All are invited to our open house liturgy this weekend beginning with 10:00 a.m. mass.
We are in full swing with this school year. Last weekend was the highly anticipated Fisherfest, when our parking lot was filled with amusement park-size rides. Since the rains were so heavy and unrelenting this weekend, I doubted many would attend. I significantly underestimated the lure of Fisherfest! The children came nevertheless and rode every ride – multiple times, happily, in the rain. I talked with the dad who has run this carnival for years and as way of consolation mentioned that Great America charges extra for water rides! (they don’t, but the idea seemed to amuse him, somewhat). I extend my admiration to all the dads and moms and other volunteers who put on this parish festival year after year and make it all look so easy. As someone wise once said, “It takes a lot of effort to make it look like it didn’t take any.”
On Sunday early evening, the entertainment tent has a wonderful jazz band which reminded me of a great jazz band which was part of my high school experience. One of the dads Sunday mentioned this band at Fisherfest played at his wedding – 25 years ago.
Still my favorite Fisherfest story is one Sister Jean tells: One year a new family came to tour the school to see if it would be a good match for their children. It was fisherfest weekend and the parking lot was filled with rides. As Sister Jean walked them in that direction, one of the littlest children said, “Wow, Look at their playground!”
Imagine a school with that setup!
It continues to be an honor and privilege to be with your children and help them learn to become happy, responsible adults who know they are loved by God, their families and all of us - who work each day to help them become their best selves.
See you at the liturgy this weekend.
Ms. Chermak