The Pastor's Corner (April 7, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

The Pastor's Corner by Fr. Bob Hoffman  

Easter is the most important holy day for a Christian. We celebrate Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. He triumphs over death. Evil is defeated. 

In Jesus’ dying on the cross, he redeems us. He makes us right with God. He pays a debt that we could not pay.

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From the Principal's Desk (April 7, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents,

This week, albeit a short, three day school week, was jam packed with activities! On Monday, SFCA students came to visit kindergarten and first grade and hosted an Easter egg hunt for them.

On Tuesday, the students in Kindergarten, first and second grades ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (March 31, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Dear Parents,

This week I was discussing the importance of honing in on the details with my Pre-Algebra class, specifically in showing their work for any given problem. I explained that while estimation does play a role in our everyday lives, precision and accuracy in finding a specific amount ... Read More »

The Pastor's Corner (March 24, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Pastor's Corner By Fr. Bob Hoffman

This week, I talked with the students at Mass about how the Israelites formed a molten calf as an idol while Moses was on Mount Sinai. While we typically hear this story and think how ridiculous it was that they formed this idol from ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (March 24, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Dear Parents,

This week I went to St. Augustine with the 8th graders for a retreat at Our Lady of La Leche Shrine. Mr. Tizzano, Latin Teacher and Campus Minister at St. Francis Catholic Academy, joined us as the retreat facilitator. Fr. Bob celebrated Mass at the outside altar ... Read More »

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

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Dear Parents,

This week I had the opportunity to visit another Catholic school in our diocese, in the Jacksonville area. It is always great to see other students and facilities. In touring the school I got to meet and speak with multiple students. Much like our own, they were ... Read More »

The Pastor's Corner (March 10, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

The Pastor's Corner By Fr. Bob Hoffman

As a season of preparation for Holy Week and Easter, Lent is a time of repentance. We repent of our sins. And we do various penances…often by giving things up for Lent. We fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. And we abstain from meat on ... Read More »

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

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Dear Parents,

This week we were able to get back into the routine of daily classes with the regular TerraNova testing completed. While it is nice to take the opportunity to deviate from the normal routines and schedules from time to time, there is something to be said for ... Read More »

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

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Dear Parents,

This week we were visited by the Dominican Friars. They spoke with all of the students about their ministry, faith formation, and some of the Dominican saints.

Yesterday, the Gospel reading at the school Mass was from Matthew 7:7-12. In it Jesus spoke to his disciples and ... Read More »

From the Principal's Desk (Feb. 24, 2023)

Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk

Dear Parents,

This week we entered into the Lenten season with the celebration of Mass on Ash Wednesday. During Lent, we focus on the three pillars: fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.

In a special way, we focus on these three things during Lent to help us grow in our faith ... Read More »