What a year it has been! It will certainly be a year we will remember for a variety of reasons. Together we faced many challenges. Together we adapted to the necessary changes. Together we have grown and endured; and felt great joy and deep sorrow. By the grace of God, the willingness and courage of … Continue Reading »
Yesterday, the Class of 2021 had their drive-thru Honor Parade! The faculty and staff were so happy to celebrate our wonderful graduates! Videos and pictures of the Honor Parade can be found on St. John’s Facebook page and Instagram account. On Sunday, we will hold our Baccalaureate Prayer Service and Commencement Ceremony for the Class … Continue Reading »
As I watched the children receive their First Holy Communion this week, I was struck by the banner behind them, “A Future Full of Hope.” It is the theme for this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal; however, the phrase struck home on a number of levels: the hope that we see in these children all dressed … Continue Reading »
Though we have been blessed with glimpses of summer, learning is still going strong at St. John! MAP testing has been going well, and the results will help teachers evaluate academic growth during the year and pinpoint what each student needs in order to learn best moving forward. With MAP testing completed tomorrow, students in … Continue Reading »
During May, we continue to celebrate Mary, our heavenly Mother. We ask her to look out for us, to help us to grow in awareness and appreciation of each individual and of our uniqueness. I see this growth and awareness everywhere on campus. I joined Ms. Murray’s kindergartners as they earnestly prayed the Our Father … Continue Reading »
Prayer for Clarity Good and Gracious God, may your words be like a lamp that lights my way. May your love be like a compass that gives me direction. May your truth be like a signpost bringing clarity. May your peace be like a measure that guides my decisions. May your hope be like a … Continue Reading »
Next week, we celebrate the crowning of Mary as “Queen of the May.” Pope Francis in his book, Christ is Alive!, writes: Mary’s mission would undoubtedly be difficult, but the challenges that lay ahead were no reason to say no. Things would get complicated of course, but not in the same way as happens when … Continue Reading »
For the first time in over a year, students were able to return to full-time, in-person learning. This is an amazing milestone that should be celebrated, and we should feel proud of what we have accomplished as a school community. I am especially grateful for our teachers and their perseverance. They have exemplified resiliency throughout … Continue Reading »
Welcome back, everybody! It feels like we are preparing for another first day of school as we look forward to having full classes on-site this Monday! The analogy to Easter, the dying and the rising, comes to mind. With God’s help, and with your support and adherence to the Department of Health guidelines, we will … Continue Reading »
It is Holy Thursday. This day is also known as Maundy Thursday (maundy from the Latin mandatum meaning command, order, mandate). On this day we remember Jesus gave his disciples “a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you so you also should love one another.” John 13:34. Teachers this week have been … Continue Reading »
