Advent begins on Sunday. We, parents, have all experienced our own advent – the months leading up to the births of our children. We know the emotions this time brings: excitement, preparation, fear, joy and hope! The liturgical season of Advent is just like that; it is a time to “Be watchful! Be alert!” Jesus is … Continue Reading »
Before we dismiss for the Thanksgiving Holidays, remember to submit school forms by tomorrow and recall NewsViews will not be published next week. If you plan to miss school for any reason, remember to submit attendance. Last week I invited you to join me and 6th grade leadership in supporting a fund drive for our chapter … Continue Reading »
As I noted in last week’s Principal’s Letter, the calendar on our website is experiencing technical issues, so pay close attention to this week’s Dates to Note. Recall, school is not in session tomorrow, Friday, November 10, as we observe Veterans Day; earlier this week, our community prayed for our veterans: Dear God, we pray … Continue Reading »
The more you pray, the easier it becomes. The easier it becomes, the more you’ll pray. St. Teresa of Calcutta Today is All Souls Day, and we remember our loved ones who have passed away. We pray they are in the company of the saints we celebrated at the All Saints Mass yesterday. I feel my deceased … Continue Reading »
Be prepared! Be alert! Fr. Crispin reminded the middle school students at Mass this week to be ready, to be kind and compassionate at all times. As we move into November and the upcoming holiday season, we are reminded to a be gift to others and act for the common good in our Parish, our … Continue Reading »
Yesterday, students in grades 3-5 attended Mass. It was the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, and Fr. Crispin shared that Luke, through his Gospel, highlighted God’s mercy and God’s love for all, especially the poor and the marginalized. Fr. Crispin thanked the students for showing care and compassion through their charitable acts. He reminded … Continue Reading »
I am very touched and humbled by your kind messages following the announcement that this is my final year. Thank you so much. It will be a good year, living the mission and the theme to do all my work in love. Today was my final silly-string showdown! There was much excitement as we celebrated … Continue Reading »
We had a beautiful Mass yesterday for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Fr. Crispin told us about St. Francis and his love for God’s creation and how he did all his work in love. The first and eighth-grade students assisted so well with the readings and the Prayers of Intercession. Cantionis and the … Continue Reading »
School families, we need your input for Partners in the Gospel, the Archdiocesan multi-year consultative process to renew and reinvigorate parish life. As we have already informed you, this plan calls for two or three parishes to be grouped into a family beginning July 2024 with one pastor and one or more parochial vicars. Between … Continue Reading »
Thank you all for being strong and committed community members as you enthusiastically participated in our Jog-a-thon and K-8 Curriculum Nights. It was such a pleasure seeing so many of you on campus. Both events benefit your students and our school in many different ways. I am missing the Middle School Curriculum Night, as I … Continue Reading »
