Remember those famous opening lines from A Tale of Two Cities? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The virus has us all reeling. The children had a nervous excitement today in the building as you were probably scrambling to prepare for closure. As mandated by the Governor today, St. … Continue Reading »
We are on our journey through Lent. Students have posted their promises and goals. Here are some I copied from the bulletin boards: I will pray every night; I will say three Hail Marys. I will help mom with chores. I will give to Unbound; I will give to Ashley, the Unbound student. I will … Continue Reading »
Yesterday, with Ash Wednesday Mass, we began our Lenten journey. During these forty days, we reflect and ponder on the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is a time to nurture our relationship with Him, God our Father, just like we nurture our other friendships and kinships. As she gave the introduction … Continue Reading »
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the mid-winter holiday. I had a great time and I thank the auction team and the St. John family who donated a weekend at their condo. I had the winning bid at last year’s auction and I had another win with my family, who enjoyed the weekend with me. … Continue Reading »
Happy St. Valentine’s Day! This month the fruits of the Holy Spirit are Love and Charity. At Mass, Fr. Crispin repeated the last lines of the second reading: It doesn’t matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have. He told the students that they … Continue Reading »
It is raining, the skies are gray, but our classrooms radiate joy. The students’ good natures and the flowers you gifted us brighten up these damp, dreary days! Purple and Gold Day was certainly bright! School spirit lit up the campus. Thank you to all the volunteers who made Purple and Gold Day lunch so … Continue Reading »
It was with great pleasure and pride that I listened to Mrs. Megan Costa as she told us about her experiences at St. John. Her love for the community and her students radiates daily. As I walked through the hallways during Open House, and each day, I see that in all our teachers. Catholic Schools … Continue Reading »
On Sunday we will join Catholic schools here in the United States and elsewhere as we begin Catholic Schools Week. My sister, a teacher in Dublin, and I have been sharing news as we both prepare for this week. What are we celebrating? The defining characteristics of Catholic schools include our Christ-centeredness – that Jesus … Continue Reading »
Thank you all for your attention to the media posts over the past few days. As you know, the weather in Seattle is not the easiest to predict! During our 5:00am discussions, Pablo and I consider the conditions around the school, and your commutes as well as those of the faculty members before we make … Continue Reading »
Welcome back and Happy New Year! “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Each month of this school year, we have been practicing one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Fruit can only be grown by planting the right seeds and nurturing … Continue Reading »
