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Dear Parents-
We open this week with the Feast of St. Joseph, husband to Mary, father to Jesus. We know from several sources that St. Joseph courageously fulfilled his obligations as husband and father, putting family first, and he obeyed without question the commands from God. It is understood that Joseph died before Jesus began his public ministry, and that he has great favor with God. Many saints held deep devotion to St. Joseph during their time on earth, and Pope John Paul II in Redemptoris Custos (1989) encouraged the faithful to “look to St. Joseph in our troubled age.”
Many thanks to our amazing and hard-working PTO for joining with the Knights of Columbus to sponsor the pancake breakfast as an extra treat for families on the feast day! And many thanks to our amazing students and alums who volunteered to ensure smooth sailing all morning!
On Saturday March 25, students from our 8th grade as well as SJC Faith Formation students will be confirmed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, Father Tom and Father David will concelebrate Mass. Please keep these confirmands in your prayers as they strengthen their commitment to live as a witness to Jesus Christ.
Spring arrived Monday at 5:24 p.m. EDT. With winter now safely behind us and forecasts continuing to show no signs of any winter weather, we are able to announce the end of year graduation events. Friday, June 2 we celebrate the Candle-passing Mass; Monday, June 5 is 8th grade graduation; Friday, June 9 is the Kindergarten graduation and last day of school for all students. As we round out events for this school year, parents are reminded that the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year is Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
On St. Patrick’s Day we welcomed Ms. Shannon Foley from the Foley Academy of Irish Dance. Many of our students participate in Irish Dance through the Foley Academy, and we were able to celebrate Ainsley S., who is a regional champion! The dancers put on a wonderful show during the recess blocks and all were amazing. A big Saints’ thank you to the Foley Academy of Irish Dance! Great show and we look forward to future opportunities to showcase your talents!
Also a Saints’ shout-out to Abby J. who finished first in 8 swim events at the 2023 East South Field District Championships! Congratulations to all who work hard!
As we approach the 5th Sunday in Lent, parents are again invited to join us in the church for Stations of the Cross each Wednesday afternoon.
As always, if you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know.
Refreshed, revived and renewed by "faith, love and hope." (1Thess. 1:2-3)
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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