Thursday, November 15, 2007
Too Much Too Soon
The faculty and staff of Holy Angels is struggling with the non-stop requests we seem to make of the parents for donations. From the second week of school and straight through the holiday season, we seem to be asking the parents to be buying items or donating something, be it clothes, money, food or gift wrap! It becomes even more troubling because all of these requests are for very good causes. Sometimes it is for the betterment of our school (Innisbrook, Jog-A-Thon, Angels Among Us) and sometimes it is for socially just causes (clothing drive, mission collections, canned food.) We are aware of what a drain it is on our parents and we are trying to address this issue as we plan for next year. We appreciate the extreme generosity that exists within our community but we also recognize that generosity has its limitations. Any input or thoughts on this matter are always appreciated.
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Yes, we do ask a lot. And in return we receive a lot. The gifts we have to share are many and varied.I never cease to be amazed at how our students and their families respond to our requests for help. It is both heartwarming and encouraging to realize that in doing so, the community lives its profession of faith most profoundly.
As teacher and Religion Coordinator, and one who asks for help over and over again, I wish to express my sincere thanks to
all of you who have responded without complaint or hesitation to the many requests for help. Your willingness to share your time, treasure and talent to build God's Kingdom on Earth is a constant reminder to me of why I choose to remain teaching in a Catholic School.
I believe that asking is of Jesus ("Ask and you shall receive"), so I will continue to ask - for those who have no voice or who are often forgotten. I am grateful to be part of a community that acknowledges its many blessings and responds in generosity to those in need. Thank you so much for being the heart and hands of Christ and teaching your children the value of sharing.
May your Advent waiting be grace-filled and peaceful.
Mr. Kristoff
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