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Pastor's Corner (1/14/22)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
by Fr. Bob Hoffman Children are a great gift to us. But they are also a responsibility. They trust us to care for them. And we are obligated to make sure that their trust is misplaced. No matter our role with children, the saints offer great examples for us. ... Read More »
From the Principal's Desk (1/14/22)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Dear Parents, Webster's dictionary defines joy as "a feeling of pleasure or happiness that comes from success, good fortune, or well being". In Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium he says, “1. The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. ... Read More »
From the Principal's Desk (1/7/22)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Dear Parents, It has been a great week! Seeing the students return, celebrating school Mass, and blessing and using the new playground, remind me of the things that bring me the greatest sense of joy as a principal! In Fr. Bob's homily yesterday, he spoke about how ... Read More »
Pastor's Corner (12/17/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
The Greatest Gift God became man. God the Son took on human form for our sake. God is perfect. God is infinite. God needs nothing. But God is also infinite love. This love led to creation. And when the world went away because of sin, God the Son entered our world that we might be ... Read More »
From the Principal's Desk (12/17/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Dear Parents, This week was jam packed with so many activities and events. Our students, faculty, and staff were not only busy at school but they were giving back to our community in a variety of ways. Part of the ASTRA Club leadership team went out to ... Read More »
From the Principal's Desk (12/10/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Dear Parents, This week we attended Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Bob spoke to us about Mary and the important role she played in the life of Jesus. He talked about how when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and asked her to say ... Read More »
Pastor's Corner (12/03/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Season of Advent By Fr. Bob Hoffman For Catholics, the time leading up to Christmas is a time of spiritual preparation. It starts four Sundays prior to Christmas. It is not an early celebration of Christmas. Christmas is celebrated first with Christmas Day, but also with the whole ... Read More »
From the Principal's Desk (12/03/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Dear Parents, This week at Mass, Fr. Bob spoke to the students about building a solid foundation of faith. He explained that much like Jesus explained in the reading, a wise man builds his home on rock so that it can withstand the elements and not collapse. In ... Read More »
From the Principal's Desk (11/24/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Dear Parents, This coming Sunday will mark the beginning of the Advent season in the Catholic Church. "The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ's second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord's birth ... Read More »
Pastor's Corner (11/19/21)
Posted by Mrs Rita Klenk
Fr. Bob Hoffman Gratitude Merriam Webster defines gratitude as a feeling of appreciation or thanks. But such a feeling of thanks is incomplete without someone to whom we give thanks. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, we should not only be mindful of those things for which we give ... Read More »