From the Principal's Desk 4.12

November 26, 2013

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK   Dear Parents, My youngest child will have her first Thanksgiving on Thursday and while she will not be aware of all of her relatives doting on her, or sense the importance of Turkey and stuffing and cranberries and pumpkin pie, she will take part in a continuation of what is our country's most religious secular holiday and the one most true to its original intent.   As she smiles and  cries, like all babies,  around her many hands will labor the feast.  (And many mouths will eat it!)   Football will be watched, the kids will get grass stains on their pant legs, drinks will be spilled and when all is done,  turkey sandwiches will be devoured.  Cinnamon and pumpkin, marshmallows and nuts; an abundance of wonder will appear on the tables where we will all take our seats, bow our heads in prayer and give thanks. What makes this day so special revolves not around family, friends or food, but around gratitude to the one who makes it all possible.   To God, from whom all blessings flow, be all the glory and honor and thanks.  This year I am thankful for much, for my family, my faith, the country I live in, the gift of life; just to name a few.  I am especially grateful for all of you who make this school possible for yourselves and for others, some of whom are yet unborn. Timothy Gallic Principal, Holy Family High School 303-410-1411 p.s.  Bing Crosby sings about this gratitude in 'Holiday Inn' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noiI7s0nXDQ pps.  Any questions, cares, comments, criticisms or concerns-please let us know HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

From the Principal's Desk 4.11

November 19, 2013

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK   Dear Friends, This morning, over on the eastern horizon, the sun rose just like it has every day for billions of years.  Each day the same and yet different, for while the substance of the sunrise changes not, the effect changes constantly and if you and I could compare pictures of all the sunrises since the dawn of time we would find not one, not a single one, identical to another.  Life has but one constant, change.  Some changes are evolutionary, slowly over a long period of time; others are revolutionary, immediate, abrupt, and dramatic.  The one impossibility is to stand still.   As we age, we realize this fact, both the good and the bad of it.  How fondly we remember the days when our children would jump into our arms when we came home from work, now they may great us with a smile and a hug or a text.    We rejoice in the persons our children grow into. The theme this year is 'Quo Vadis', where are you going.  To successfully journey one must know the destination and while the common end for all Christians ought to be heaven, the intermediate goals of life do not possess the same uniformity.  Discerning God's will for us, seeking the source of wisdom and letting Him guide you, remains a defining characteristic of a successful person, school, institution and church.  God's will can be found by prayer and study, for the will of God, while occasionally hard to fathom, never ceases to be rational.   High school years can be filled with concern about the future. For some this brings fear, others excitement, and for most, both.  Encourage your students to talk to our guidance department, to study hard and to go to mass.  God will not refuse our children's cry for help. Finally, Kairos recently was completed and by all accounts the retreat came off well.  Thanks needs to be given to Father Gabriel and Mark Evevard and all who helped make this a success.  Parents, if your child went on Kairos, ask them about it and encourage them.  The good news needs to be shared. Pax et Bonum, Timothy Gallic Principal, Holy Family High School