December 19, 2025
Dear Families of St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES,
Advent Week 4: Peace
A Christmas Prayer
Not gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense would I have for you this season, but simple gifts, the ones that are hardest to find, the ones that are perfect, even for those who have everything (if such there be).
I would (if I could) have for you the gift of courage, the strength to face the gauntlets only you can name, and the firmness in your heart to know that you (yes, you!) can be a bearer of the quiet dignity that is the human glorified.
I would (if by my intention I could make it happen) have for you the gift of connection, the sense of standing on the hinge of time, touching past and future standing with certainty that you (yes, you!) are the point where it all comes together.
I would (if wishing could make it so) have for you the gift of community, a nucleus of love and challenge, to convince you in your soul that you (yes, you!) are a source of light in a world too long believing in the dark.
Not gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense, would I have for you this season, but simple gifts, the ones that are hardest to find, the ones that are perfect, even for those who have everything (if such there be).
Source: Rev. Maureen Killoran
As we enter the Christmas season, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to our school community. May this special time be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with family and friends.
As we celebrate the birth of Christ, may His light continue to guide us and strengthen the sense of care and connection we share as a community, throughout the holidays and into the New Year.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and staff. I am also truly grateful for the kind and thoughtful gifts that have been shared—your generosity is sincerely appreciated.
A special thank you to our Catholic School Council and parent volunteers for their time and dedication in making the Ribbons and Bows event such a success.
Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, health, and happiness.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
With gratitude and blessings,
Marc Caruso
Principal