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From the Principal's Desk (November 17, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

We have been so busy in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break! The students have been working on class service projects, STREAM activities, holiday themed learning experiences, Science Fair projects, just to name some of the many interactive hours spent daily.

We have been talking and teaching the students about our school's mission statement and what it means for each of us. We talk about and discuss ways in which each of us are called to be students in our continuous learning community and how we can help each other to learn and grow. We speak about what it means to be a leader, standing up for what is right and just, and our call to be disciples of Christ in how we love and serve God and one another. Lastly, our call to sainthood comes from learning about the lives of those who loved and followed God and our desire to do what God asks of us, faithfully, and ... Read More »

The Pastor's Corner (November 17, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

The Pastor's Corner by Fr. Bob Hoffman

As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday next week, I wanted to make sure that we included a few things on our list for which we give thanks.

First, I wanted to remind us that Thanksgiving is meaningless without belief in ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (November 10, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

Today at prayers, we prayed for our nation's veterans and talked about their service to our country and other neighboring lands. I spoke about the freedoms they uphold not only for us but for others throughout the world.

For all of ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (November 3, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

Last Friday we had many, many, school families and parishioners join us for the Trunk or Treat. What a fun time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who helped to make it such a successful event.

On Wednesday, we ... Read More »

The Pastor's Corner (November 3, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

The Pastor's Corner by Fr. Bob Hoffman

Because of a Mass at the VA domiciliary here in Lake City and an emergency visit to a patient in Lake City Hospital, I missed getting to see soccer tryouts. Some made the team for the first time. Others were disappointed at not being ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (October 27, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

This month in Religion classes, the teachers and students have been talking about how we show respect for all life and ways in which we can be respectful of one another and mindful of living out our lives in the manner ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (October 20, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

Yesterday, Fr. Bob spoke to all of us about what it means to "do the right thing". He explained that the apostles and the other followers of Jesus were called to go out and proclaim the Word of God. While they ... Read More »

The Pastor's Corner (October 20, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

The Pastor's Corner by Fr. Bob Hoffman

November 1 is All Saints Day. It is the day that we celebrate all those saints who have come before us. Catholics view saints from two perspectives. We do not worship saints. We only worship God. And Mary is the greatest saint, but she is not God. 

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From the Principal's Desk (October 13, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

Yesterday at Mass, Fr. Bob spoke to the students about how God calls us to pray with persistence. We all find ourselves praying for a multitude of situations and for the well being of others; God bestows upon us what he ... Read More »

From the Principal's Corner (October 6, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

On Wednesday, the 6th-8th graders participated in their fall retreat. The theme was based upon the recent program that was facilitated in Religion classes, Circle of Grace. Sr. Freeda spoke about how all of us are unique and special in God's ... Read More »