It is hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is upon us. How quickly the days of summer have gone! Even though we have a few more weeks left of the summer season, the unofficial end of summer is upon us. I would like to invite everyone to say a prayer for the young people of our parish who will be beginning school this week. Please pray that they have a fruitful school year and that God will protect them and help them grow in wisdom and grace! We are truly blessed to have St. John’s School as a part of our parish! I am looking forward to the start of the school year and seeing the young people as they begin the school year. I truly believe that Catholic Schools are a blessing for the Church and our parish family. I believe that Catholic Schools are the best way to pass on the beauty of our Catholic faith to the next generation of disciples. As a parish family, I believe that we all need to work to ensure that Catholic Schools are both available and affordable to assist the families of our parish who choose to attend them. HAVE A GREAT WEEK! Fr. Jim