ADVENT 2011 -A SEASON OF HOPE- And a Dedication in memory of Vincent Cannuli

Vincent M. Cannuli HAMILTON - Vincent M. Cannuli, 64, of Hamilton, NJ, passed away into God's loving care on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at home, with his loving family at his side.

We thank Vincent for his work on our website- all done through his generosity. May God reward Vincent's kindness to us.

Carol of Hope

Text by William Gay

Each winter as the year grows older,

We grow older too.

the chill sets in a little colder,

The verities we knew

seem shaken and untrue.

When race and class cry out for treason,

when sirens call for war,

they over shout the voice of reason,

and scream till we ignore

All we held dear before.

Yet I believe beyond believing,

that life can spring from death;

that growth can flower from our grieving;

That we can catch our breath

And turn transfixed by faith.

So even as the sun is turning.

to journey to the north,

The living flame in secret burning,

Can kindle on the earth,

and bring God's love to birth.

O Child of ecstasy and sorrows,

O Prince of Peace and pain,

Brighten today's world by tomorrow's,

Renew our lives again;

Lord Jesus, come and reign!

From Isaiah chapter 40 verse 11:

Like a Shepherd, he will care for his flock,

gathering the lambs in his arms,

hugging them as he carries them,

leading the nursing ewes to good pasture.

Translation The Message.

Our good Shepherd prepares the time, waiting to gather us during this Advent time.

We thank God for His many blessings.