It is always with mixed feelings that we talk about the proverbial “last week of summer” but, here we are. The teachers will report on Tuesday morning for Mass and their first round of meetings. With gratitude to Megan Gallagher, vice-principal, Facilities manager Rich Romero, maintenance director Tom McGowan and the crew, the construction projects in the school are complete and we are ready to take the reins for the new school year. Principal Nick Cammarano has focused on staffing, and in developing the schedules to ensure that we are ready for the arrival of some 520 students after Labor Day for the start of the 2024-2025 academic year.
New students will be in this week for orientation days, and the full complement of students arrives next Wednesday. Thank you for your generous support of the work of Father Joseph Mary Kavuma who was with us last weekend for the summer mission appeal. I got to spend some time with him and we talked about the work of his diocese and some of the challenges of the nation of Uganda and the relationship with the other nations in East Africa. Certainly the work of the church there is bearing much fruit, and there are many opportunities and challenges ahead.
Next weekend we will offer a blessing for all students — so come to church with your backpack and receive a blessing for the school year. I hope that everyone enjoys the week — and safe travels for all on the road this holiday week. Fr. Garry