Dear Friends,
Good morning, St. Joes. I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful weekend and had an opportunity to participate in one or more of our SJ activities on campus yesterday. The warmth of the holiday season, and school spirit for our Cadets was felt throughout our community.
Following an epic overtime playoff victory against Daniel Hand on Tuesday night, our SJ “HOGS” lost a very hard-fought game to Windsor High School in their Class L semifinal on Sunday afternoon. A sincere thank you to Coach Del, the coaching staff, and our talented team for a great season and always representing St. Joes with class, determination, grit, and honor. We are exceptionally proud of you!
The Advancement Office sponsored a beautiful Benefactor Mass in the SJ Chapel celebrated by Fr. Silva on Sunday honoring Scholarships in Memoriam, Friends, and Benefactors. We are sincerely grateful for the goodwill of our SJ donors. It is your generosity that funds the futures of many of our talented Cadets.
The day concluded with the exceptionally joyous Christmas Tree Blessing and Lighting Ceremony complete with family, friends, hot cocoa, and a surprise visit from Santa. A fittingly festive end to an eventful Sunday on the campus. On Monday morning, Fr. Silva will lead mass to further unify us in Christmas spirit.
Today also marks 2nd Quarter Interim Reports kicking off another eventful week! Please review important information below regarding a Winter Sports Meeting for Parents (Thurs., Dec. 9), Kairos Retreat (Dec 10-11); Fine Arts Night (Thurs., Dec. 16), and our School Calendar Notes and Adjustment pertaining to the Christmas break (Thurs., Dec 23 through Mon., January 3). I wish you and yours a productive and fulfilling week ahead. As always, I will include our entire SJ community in my daily prayers and intentions.
In Faith and Fellowship,
David J. Klein
President
