3-19-2020

Good morning:

Today is Saint Joseph’s Day. Saint Joseph is known as the Patron Saint of Workers. This is very appropriate.   As I viewed the collaboration between students, parents, and teachers yesterday, I witnessed Saint Joseph guiding all.  One family sent me a video of their child doing the opening prayer and pledge.  It was heartwarming to view as this family attempted to keep some normalcy in their child’s life.

Governor Cuomo has ordered all schools to remain closed until April 2^nd, we plan to welcome you back at that time, but you know as well as I that this may change.

Father Tom hopes to live stream masses this Sunday. He will keep us informed of his progress. All who I speak to, young and old, say the same thing to me- “there has never been a time like this,” and I must agree. During this challenging time, we must be patient and kind to each other, and all who enter our lives. We need to refrain from judging others for while we may consider our plates full-there are many who would gladly exchange their plate with yours.  Again, I suggest, prayer is our best tool during this time.
Some reminders:

Check the Parish website for updates on the streaming of masses

Transportation forms for busing are due to your school district by April 1^st. To date, there has been no change to this deadline. It would be wise to drop a note or email to your District of Residence’s Transportation Office if you require busing for your child next year.

The administration of the NYS ELA assessment has been suspended.

Continue to check for emails from your child’s teacher and check the class pages

Take some time to decompress and enjoy some fresh air
Pray-pray for each other, the sick, health care workers, and especially those who have no one to pray for them

Here is a prayer to Saint Joseph for you:

The Prayer to St Joseph

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to guide and protect me in all I do.  St. Joseph, patron of fathers and workers, pray for us. Amen

I wish you and your family good health.

PBWY

Gene Fennell, Principal