Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This week is “Catholic Schools’ Week” throughout the country. It is a good time to reflect upon the value of a Catholic School education. Students are taught about their Catholic faith and learn in a Christ-centered environment in which they can openly practice their faith. Of course the school can only reinforce what should be happening in the home by their parents who are the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith.
Thanks to all the parishioners who help support our Catholic Schools: All Saints Academy, Catholic Central and West Catholic. Many people make it possible by their donations to enable families to send their children to our Catholic Schools. The families who send their children to our Catholic Schools are making great sacrifices to provide this quality education. God bless all of you for your investment in our children’s education and faith development.
On Wednesday, February 1st at 10:00 am all the students from All Saints Academy will be here for a special Mass. Come and celebrate Catholic Schools Week with our children and their families. It will be a great liturgy!
The Parish Auction 2012 “A Night at the Oscars” is Saturday, February 18. The proceeds of the auction go to our parish Education Endowment. The Education Endowment supports our Catholic Schools and our parish Faith Formation Programs. Please come to the Auction, buy raffle tickets, donate items for the auction. This is our only big fund raising event of the year for the parish and we need everyone to make it a success. I know that this year’s “A Night at the Oscars” will be a memorable evening. Thanks to all who are working so hard to make it happen. I am sure that if anyone wants to volunteer in some capacity that you would be welcome! Go to stalphonsusauction@gmail.com for more information.
Friday February 3rd is the feast of St. Blaise. We will have individual blessing of throats at the 7:00 and 9:00 am Masses.
Pray for your fellow parishioners everyday.
Gratefully,
Fr. Pat, CSSR
