Greetings in Christ, all!
I wanted to take a moment of your time to update you on the comings and goings at Holy Family School.
As I shared last week with you, Mrs. Purcell has decided that she would like to return to the classroom and pass the baton on to a new principal. I can’t state how blessed I believe we have been to have such a joyful, hardworking and loving person leading our school for these last many years. Her decision to return to the classroom is a blessing for the upcoming fourth graders, but obviously means Jesus is calling us to someone new.
We put word out and already have some great and qualified candidates who have stepped forward to throw their hat into the ring. We will begin the interviews right away; please pray for our efforts in that regard.
Beyond that, all of our teaching positions are filled for this next academic year and we continue to joyfully move forward, committed to the same mission Jesus gave us in 1956.
I often struggle with change. But I always sense God’s call to recognize that change is inevitable and necessary in any institution that wishes to thrive. Clearly, Jesus is calling us to the next step and we can proceed joyfully and confidently, knowing He walks with us every step of the way.
Throughout our school’s history, we have experienced the joy of God calling people to our school and then trust when He calls them elsewhere. We must gratefully acknowledge how blessed we were to have them and how they helped create the school we love so much. Let’s be grateful today for what we have been, what we are and what we are becoming.
Thanks for your support and prayers about and during my vacation/retreat. It really was a blessing.
I do need to give you an update on my health. About a month ago, I hurt my knee. My right knee has been a problem for a long time and it usually hurts a bit, but this was unusual. My doc wanted me to get an MRI, but insurance wanted an X-Ray first. It turns out getting an X-Ray has been exceptionally difficult for two reasons; one is my Dad was having a tough go and I was focused on that. Two, the local place to get my X-Ray kept saying they didn’t get the order from the doctor. I literally stayed at the desk of the place while my doctor talked to them and sent it, but they kept saying they didn’t get it. After a few failed attempts, I finally got in and got the X-Ray on Monday, August 5th. On Tuesday my knee buckled while going down the stairs and I fell a long way down.
As of the writing of this (Tuesday), the problem is much worse than before and I am waiting to hear back on what I should do. I really can’t walk without assistance so I don’t know what this weekend will look like. If I may, please pray that we can solve this problem and that the insurance works out.
Thank you for your continuous prayers for me and please know I am praying for all of you.
I am so blessed to be your priest.
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