Thank You for Making Our 100th Anniversary Celebration a Success!
A Letter of Gratitude from the Event Planning Team
Dear Father, Friends, Volunteers, and Parish Family,
On behalf of the planning team, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who contributed your time, energy, and presence to make our Centennial Celebration and Summer Festival such a joyful and memorable event.
To those who helped build the stage, your hard work laid the foundation—quite literally—for all the wonderful performances and celebrations that followed. To our performers, thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with us, creating a lively and inspiring atmosphere throughout the day.
A sincere thank you goes to the nurses who volunteered to manage the First Aid station with such care and attentiveness, ensuring the safety and well-being of all attendees.
To our MC, thank you for guiding us through the program with grace and keeping the spirit alive from start to finish.
We are also deeply grateful to the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes—those who picked up trash during the event, and those who stayed late to clean up afterward. Your quiet service did not go unnoticed. To those who prepared food for the performers, your hospitality and thoughtfulness were truly appreciated.
To all our parishioners, families, and guests who sponsored, attended and supported the event—thank you for your presence and prayers. Your joy, generosity, and community spirit brought our Centennial celebration to life and made it an unforgettable occasion.
Because this is the first time we organize such a big festival at our parish, we humbly apologize for anything we may have overlooked or any shortcomings during the event. Please know that we are learning and growing, and your grace is appreciated as we continue to improve.
As we look ahead, we hope to work together again in the future to make our next events even greater and more meaningful. May this celebration be just one of many more beautiful memories we build as a faith community.
With gratitude and blessings,
Sister Theresa, Louis Tran, Tien Vo, Tam Nguyen, Dung Tran, Michelle Tran and Thien Dinh
A Letter of Gratitude from Cultural Performance
Dear Father, Sisters, Pastoral Council, ministry groups, and members of our faith community,
The first-ever cultural performance held in celebration of our parish’s 100th Anniversary Festival was a smooth and joyful success. On behalf of the organizing team, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to:
- Uncle Luong: for printing and selling raffle tickets to help raise funds for the festival
- Brothers Tam, Thien, and the TCGS group: for stage design, setting up tents, and arranging tables and chairs for all attendees
- Brother Nam: for providing sound support throughout the event
- Ms. Nga and the Vietnamese Language School Parent Committee: for preparing food during the rehearsal and on the day of the event
- MCs: Sr. Thanh, Thien Huong, and Vien
- Choreographers: Yen Bui and Hoang Anh
- The Vovinam lion dance team: for performing on both cultural nights
- All individuals, ministry groups, and guests who dedicated time to prepare and contribute performances to the event, including:
- Teresa Choir
- CTTĐ Choir
- Samoan Choir
- Philippine Group
- Pacific Island Group
- Legion of Mary
- St. Joseph’s Men Group
- Phaolo Le Bao Tinh Vietnamese Language School
- TNTT Youth Group
- Vovinam Martial Arts Team
- Mt. Tahoma High School Students
I’m aware that there may have been shortcomings during the event and kindly ask for your understanding and forgiveness.
Once again, I thank God, our pastor, the Sisters, and all of you who accompanied me in this cultural celebration. Your support brought great energy and joy to our parish summer festival.
With gratitude,
Michelle Tran
A Letter of Gratitude from a Longtime Parishioner
Dear Fr. Tuan,
I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you for my being included with the group of longtime members of the parish who were honored at the 100th Anniversary Celebration.
It is such an honor and blessing to receive the Certificate of Appreciation and the special gifts included.
As I watched the Mass via live streaming, I would never have thought I would be included in that very special group.
It has always been such a pleasure and blessing working along with such wonderful people. I am sorry that my health no longer allows me to be there and help.
I will always be so grateful for the Certificate of Appreciation and the special gifts.
May God continue to bless the parish with such amazing and dedicated people.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bate
A Letter of Gratitude from Father Patrick McDermott
Congratulations on the wonderful celebration of the parish’s 100th Anniversary. It is obvious that a lot of people helped to make it special: the Mass, the music, the decorations, the celebration after Mass, etc.
Thank you for the invitation. Thanks, and Congratulations to all the organizers, and to all who came to share and remember the parish’s history, and many blessings in the lives of parishioners and the community though the past 100 years.
Thank you for your gifts to me.
Many God bless you and all the parishioners as you begin the next 100 years.
Fr. Pat
A Letter of Gratitude from Father Pastor Tuan Nguyen
Dear Graceful Sponsors,
On behalf of our parish community, I extend my deepest gratitude to you for your generous support of our 100-Year Anniversary Celebration and Summer Festival. Your kindness, whether through financial contributions, in-kind donations, or services, played a vital role in the success of this milestone event.
This centennial was not only a celebration of our church’s rich history but also a beautiful reflection of the unity and generosity that continues to strengthen our mission. Thanks to your sponsorship, we were able to welcome thousands of guests, offer joyful fellowship, and honor the legacy of faith that has been built over the last century.
Your commitment to our parish reminds us that the spirit of community is alive and well — not only within the walls of our church but throughout the wider network of neighbors, businesses, and faithful supporters like you.
As we look to the future, we pray this partnership will continue. With your support, we hope to grow our events, outreach, and ministries in the years ahead, always rooted in the values of service, gratitude, and shared purpose.
Once again, thank you for your generosity and trust. May God bless you and your endeavors abundantly.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Tuan Nguyen, D. Min
Pastor
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