We are so thankful that our National Christ Child Society Board President, Anne Kelley, worked a visit to our chapter into her busy travel schedule this month. She spent time getting to know our board, sharing her goals for her presidency, and talking about the cause for the canonization of Mary Virginia Merrick, our founder. She was able to meet some of our members and experience our home mass held at Peggy Kane’s house on December 2nd. What an inspiring way to begin Advent together! Read more...
Msgr. Guenther celebrated the mass and eloquently spoke of how the work of the Christ Child Society “plants a seed”—the knowledge that someone cares for them—in the hearts and minds of those we strive to help. This seed can grow to make a difference in the life of a child. As Anne noted, it is a wonderful thought to begin Advent with, as we wait for the coming of the Christ Child, and see Him in the children we serve. Anne spoke about the progress of the cause for canonization, and her hopes for moving the process to Rome in the near future. There are so many people who feel passionately about the life and service of Mary Virginia Merrick, and their devotion to her cause is as inspiring as her works. We are blessed to have so many people working tirelessly on making her canonizaton a reality. As a chapter, we will continue to support the cause, raise awareness, and pray for the canonization of of our founder, Mary Virginia Merrick. Our visit from Anne strengthened the ties between our chapter and the National board, and the other 42 chapters serving children in need for the love of the Christ Child.
