GREETINGS!

Wow! This is hard to believe the end of year is upon us! I will share it has been another amazing year and your children have been a delight! The staff and I are extremely grateful that you elected St. Rita's for your child's education. I cannot thank you enough! I pray you share all of the wonderful things about St. Rita's and we continue to grow!

Goodbyes are never easy for me so I will leave it as, I promise I will be back to see everyone next year. I will always (always) treasure the special moments that each of your child(ren) provided me. Their smiles, hugs, laughter, joys and even tears! All are beautiful. I have been unbelievable blessed!

 I will hold all the memories forever in my heart. And, look back on the many videos we all shared together! God will continue to work in His mysterious ways to provide St. Rita everything the school, staff, students and families need. Bless you all!

I will be posting the video soon of the Festa St. Rita and our Carnival! A big shout out to Ms. LaCanne and our third graders who did a fabulous job of sharing with us all about St. Rita's life. The two biggest takeaways are LOVE AND PEACE! Give both away and you will have much happiness.

I am super excited to promote our 8th graders on June 1. We have an dynamic group of 8th graders and honored to share that they will move on and do many great things in the world. They are caring, loving, kind and ambitous! I know they will represent St. Rita's well.

Speaking of graduation, my daughter will be graduating from High School on Friday, June 2. Unfortunately, I will not be in the building but will return the following week. As a parent, please cherish these elementary/middle school moments, the time sure does fly by! They just grow up way to fast!!!

A special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and RPSA throughout the year. There are too many individuals to list! Everyone plays a vital role and their amazing service has been appreciated. If you are interested in joining the RPSA and/or just volunteering, reach out to me anytime. I will get you connected. Keep this in mind as an opportunity for you to serve God as you serve HIS children and staff.

As we turn the corner into the month of June, the Church turns her gaze upon the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is one of my favorite devotional months. It is a beautiful devotion of our Faith which emerged when our Lord visited St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1674 and requested that she spread the message of His burning love for all. Upon revealing His enflamed and pierced Heart to her, Jesus spoke these words: "Behold the heart that has so love me...Instead of gratitude I receive from the greater part (of humankind) only ingratitude." Even today, Jesus' heart is so pure of love for each of us. It is truly hard to fathom. He exposes himself to us during Holy Communion. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is June 24. Take a moment all this month and Google The Divine Mercy Prayer! It is beautiful in song.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. Until next time...keep Living, Loving and Learning Our Faith through JESUS. HE is the way, the truth and the light.

St. Rita watch over us and keep us safe until we meet again. St. Rita pray for us!

Blessings,Blessings,

Dr. Sue

St. Rita's Mission

Living Loving and Learning Our Faith: Living as members of our Catholic Faith Community; Loving God and all of His creation; Learning for our future on Earth and Heaven.