Dear Folks,

About to head home, and I hear reports of impending snow storms, and by then you will know if we go the ‘Fredericksburg fizzle.’ That’s a term I made up for the snow storms that have almost entirely failed to live up to expectations since I moved to town 10 years ago. And yes, as one who loves skiing, I still appreciate a good calm snow day!!

Attaching a picture from Cairo with Jeff and Emily Cavins. Many of you know him from spending every morning with his reflections in the Hallow app. It was a little surreal to hear his voice in person. But he is such a gracious scholar whose wisdom is so down to earth. Most surprising: his constant sense of humor. It seemed my orange wardrobe was very amusing to him!

We are kicking off Catholic Schools Week as well. It is such a wonderful moment to thank you, the people of our parish, who make our school mission possible. Your generosity to the capital campaign funded our amazing expansion! Your generosity to all of the appeals and interactions with the school show that St. Mary’s has a heart of loving, teaching, and caring for children. Together we are forming saints, scholars, and leaders!

pax,

Father John Mosimann