CHA CHÁNH XỨ CHÚC MỪNG ĐOÀN TNTT:

Congratulations to the New Executive Members of Đoàn TNTT Thánh Linh

What an exciting and blessed day! On this Sunday, August 24, as you step forward to take your oath and officially serve as the new Executive Members of Đoàn TNTT Thánh Linh, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude for your willingness to serve and your commitment to youth ministry. Our entire Cộng Đoàn Thánh Linh celebrates with you and stands behind you with excitement and unwavering support.

Your decision to step up and lead our Đoàn shows incredible courage, faith, and love for our community. Being a leader isn't always easy, but you've chosen to say "yes" to something truly important—helping shape the spiritual lives of các em thiếu nhi in our community. This is one of the most meaningful things you can do as young Catholics because you're not just organizing fun activities or teaching lessons; you're helping younger kids discover who God created them to be. Through your example, your patience, and your care, you'll help các em grow not just in knowledge, but in their relationship with Jesus.

As you start this new chapter, I want you to remember that you're not doing this alone. Jesus Christ, our Supreme Huynh Trưởng, is right there with you every step of the way.

When challenges arise (and they definitely will), when you're unsure about a decision, or when you feel the weight of responsibility on your shoulders, remember that Jesus perfectly understands what it means to be a leader who deeply cares about young people. He's been there, He gets it, and He's absolutely got your back!

I also want to give a huge shout-out to our former executive members. You guys have been absolutely incredible! Thank you for everything you've done to build up Đoàn Thánh Linh and for creating such a strong foundation for our new leaders to build on. Your hard work and dedication haven't gone unnoticed.

To all our continuing leaders, please keep supporting and working together during this transition. You're all part of the same team with the same goal—helping every member of Đoàn Thánh Linh grow closer to Jesus and become the amazing people God created them to be. When you work together, incredible things happen!

Our whole community has your back. We're cheering you on, praying for you, and ready to help in whatever way we can. We can't wait to see all the awesome things you'll accomplish together as you serve God and help form the next generation of young Catholics. Let us join in praying together the “Kinh Huynh Trưởng”

"Lạy Chúa Giêsu Huynh Trưởng Tối Cao,
xin dạy con biết hy sinh cao thượng,
phụng sự Chúa và giúp ích mọi người.
Xin dạy con biết hy sinh không cần báo đáp,
luôn xông pha không ngại bão táp,
đẹp ý Cha trên trời, trong tình thương yêu hết mọi người."

Let this prayer be like your daily reminder of what it means to follow Jesus. When you pray these words, you're asking Jesus to teach you how to love like He loves—generously, bravely, and without expecting anything in return. That's the kind of leadership that changes lives!

May God bless you in this awesome ministry, and may Our Lady of La Vang watch over you and guide you always.

With love and blessings,

Fr. Long Phi Nguyen, SVD
New Tuyên Úy