Thank You for Making Our 100th Anniversary Celebration a Success!
Cultural Performance Gratitude
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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