It is most likely UNCOMMON to see a BLOG post begin with an apology ... but this one will for sure! These past three months have seen us exceptionally busy on the inside of our little school and (see the website for a small collection of our events), coupled with interviewing and confirming new families into our school, continuing to raise the essential money that we need to fund such a big project, that this writer had neglected her BLOG. Being involved with the construction company and our Building Committee over these past months has captivated much of my time as we've watched our new, really beautiful building grow.
Classes ended early for children, allowing us adults to pack up our little old school, and prepare to move into our new one. We had an astounding response from our generous parents, with over 120 families coming to help us pack up over the course of the final days of June. It was inspiring to see so much generosity of time and talent - and we are thankful to everyone who supported us on this first WAVE.
We're now into July - and WAVE 2 projects are taking place: moving doors, entrance and exit ways in the gym and preparing to take down our old school.
The our new building has bricks on all four sides in various stages of completion. It's been such a joy to watch it ... and I find myself often going outside just to view a new segment, and say a prayer of thanksgiving for this stage of the project and the generosity that has brought us to this amazing place! The Architects have used the building surface to design a pattern that is decidedly unique; we have had some very positive responses to the creativity that the bricks express.
Back in late May, and again in late June, our teaching and support staff was allowed a 'tour' of the inside - and each time, we came away with more expressions of gratitude and excitement. We look forward to work being completed in the Fall - and all that it will mean to us to be living inside this beautiful structure.
We have a confirmed 'BLESSING CEREMONY" date with Archbishop Miller for Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 - all are welcome to join us for this, the third blessing of a school for our Parish School.
Over the course of the coming month, parishioners, donors, alumni and friends will begin to receive announcments inviting them to a variety of OPENING CELEBRATIONS that are being planned by our Faith and Foundation team. Watch for bulletins and invitations, and please, mark you calendars and come and join us.
Thank you for your patience - and please keep our construction crews in your prayers and all the work that is being done to 'create a school all bright and new'.
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