Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
~ Today is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, a week set aside to celebrate Catholic education in our nation, and to celebrate our own parish school in particular.
There are many current challenges for Catholic education, including cost of tuition, teacher salaries, stress, and unrealistic expectations, and St. Margaret of Scotland is not immune from these. Still I am happy to report that St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School is thriving! Nearly 500 children come to our school every day to learn about Jesus Christ and to be formed in faith; to discover their vocation and purpose; to grow in academic pursuits by their study of language arts, mathematics, science, the arts, and other disciplines; and to develop their God-given talents and abilities so that they will grow into faithful Catholics and good citizens. Our principal and assistant principal work well with our faculty and staff, our students, and our community. Our teachers are dedicated to their vocation, to our school, and especially to their students and they serve our children with generosity and love. Our parents and families are supportive of our school and are involved in so many projects and activities.
Catholic Schools Week is a chance for us to celebrate all that our Catholic Schools have done and are doing: the unique and necessary ways they pass on the faith to the next generation; the high-quality academics and excellent standardized scores; the witness of so many dedicated teachers and staff. And so much more! Jesus Christ is at the center of our school and is present in every aspect of our school. Our younger children are loved and affirmed, and our older children are well prepared for high school and beyond. Our extra-curriculars, like the Speech Team, Student Council, and electives, as well as our CYC sports programs help to keep our children well-rounded. Our teachers and staff are well-qualified, caring, and go above and beyond the call of duty. St. Margaret of Scotland School is of the highest quality, and it deserves the support of our entire parish family, both prayerfully and financially.
All are invited to an Open House at our school, on Castleman Avenue, this Sunday, January 25, from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Any families interested in touring our school and all parishioners interested in seeing our school are most welcome! This year’s Open House theme: “Dragons Love Tacos”! This week, our students and faculty and staff will celebrate Catholic Schools Week all week long with many fun activities.
Thanks to all the parishioners, parents, families, and students who do so much for our parish school! St. Margaret of Scotland School is truly a place where a new generation of Catholics are united in faith and community.
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Many folks are sick these days during the winter cold and flu season. Next weekend, we will ask the intercession of St. Blaise to keep ourselves, especially our throats, healthy, and we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday, February 28. But we don’t just pray for good health; we also take care of ourselves as best we can, so please stay in if you are sick, wash your hands, wear a mask if you are contagious, and get a flu and Covid vaccine if you have not done so already. May Christ, the Divine Physician, heal and strengthen us!
