Dear Friends,

The spirit of love, that is Christ, in Christmas will soon be upon us. We are reminded each year of the importance of the holy season of Advent, as a time of anticipation and preparation, a time of hope, faith, love, peace and generosity as we await our Savior's birth. What tremendous joy this season of love brings to all our hearts, especially to the children in our midst.

The holiday season shines a light on the values we hold dear: friendship, compassion, service, community, traditions, the act of giving to others rather than receiving. These principles have been the cornerstones that the Daughters of Divine Charity have built upon in our various ministries, throughout the years, serving the youth, women and the elderly, while Jesus remains the central theme for this giving season of LOVE of God and neighbor.

In the spirit of Christmas, we sincerely ask you to consider supporting our retired sisters who now face many challenges as they age. Your generosity will ensure they can continue to live their golden years in a loving, safe environment, receiving the care and compassion they so unselfishly offered to others, "making God's love visible." Every gift received, whether large or small, contributes to a shared purpose of honoring their legacy of dedication and faithfulness as a Daughter of Divine Charity and their commitment of service to the people of God.

I invite you today, dear friends, to remember the Sisters who touched your life and of those whose lives have been changed because of a Sister who took the time to care for them, whose prayers continue to uplift us, or whose dedication and prayerfulness has been an inspiration to generations of students, young women and elderly who were touched by their simplicity and love throughout their religious lives. By supporting our retired sisters, you are participating in a beautiful tradition of charity and faith that embodies the essence of the Christmas season.

As we prepare to celebrate the gift of Jesus, His unconditional love this Christmas I hope that you will consider offering a gift so that together we can continue to brighten the days of those who have given their lives to serving others. On behalf of the Daughters of Divine Charity and especially our retired Sisters, I extend our heartfelt gratitude for your consideration and support.

Wishing you and your loved one's the gifts of faith, joy, love, hope and the blessings of good health during this Christmas season and throughout the new year 2025.

United in Sacred Heart of Jesus,