CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Yesterday I was able to attend 

St. John School to celebrate 

National Catholic Schools Week 

with the three grandgirls. Jemma surprised us

as usually the PreK students don't come to mass.

It was a beautiful mass as we sang, held hands

and enjoyed the history of this beautiful denomination 

called Catholic. 

I believe we all pray to the same God, I believe no matter 

what church, denomination, or even if you attend no such mass,

we all will get to Heaven one day.

This being said, I have always loved the history and

the beauty of the Catholic mass.

I do not attend regularly as I so want to, but when I do,

I always feel so good inside.

To be able to share these school masses with the grandgirls

is an added blessing. The two youngest do not yet understand

the sacrifice a family must make to send their children there.

Yet, I believe Jilly gets it.

The other day, she came to my Cottage after school and

as she began her homework she exclaimed,

"Oh Mumsie! Look at this Thank You Card I made for

Mommy and Daddy!"

As I began to read it, I felt a tad teary-eyed.

I asked if the teacher told them what to write or draw.

"Nope, we did it all ourselves."

I continued to read:

"... I love you all so much, thank you for sending me

to a Catholic school like St. John. I know you work hard 

to pay to send me here..."

Not exact words but the same affect. 

she understands that this is not something she is guaranteed

but something that her family must budget and pay for.

Every time I enter St. Clement church which is the small

chapel connected to their school grounds I feel a peace

around me. As I await the grandgirls to come and sit with me

I say prayers of thanks, so much to be thankful for.

As we listen to Father Greg, Jilly asks,

"Can you rub my angel wings?"

Yes, it may be silly but I have told each of the girls at

different times while sitting in this very church

that their back shoulder bone is, I believe,

where their angel wings were before they were born.

It makes me happy to think they will remember this

and maybe one day share with their own babies.

Thank You, St. John School for all you 

do for the children in our little towns,

for how most of you teachers, office personnel,

principal and well, all of the staff know who the

children are, their families, making them feel like

they are special to you all, not just a number.

Thanks for being a part of their village and

teaching them how God works in their lives daily.

Last but not least,

Thanks to my son and daughter in law,

who works hard to give our girls the very best advantage 

for a wonderful future and a love for God

like no other.

HAPPY NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK