1/21/2021

Happy New Year!

Dear Holy Savior Catholic Academy Family,

So here we are, one day after the Inauguration of our 46^th President, two and a half weeks after an attack on the US Capitol, six months from the riots of the summer, in the midst of a health crisis, and Glory to God we are all back in school face to face. Many may think, what a way to start a “welcome back” letter. But one would have to marvel at the power of God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with Holy Spirit, that even in the midst of the storm, He still provides, protects, and cares for us while we are yet sinners. He has us in mind and has had us in mind since before the foundations of the earth. With this understanding, we get to move and live not in fear but in the hope given us by the Spirit of God!

We have been remote, in-school, remote, and in-school again. It feels like 3 school years in one. We have had teachers, students and families struggle with the effects of COVID-19 either by having the virus, in quarantine, or caring for ailing family members. But through it all, God has given us the courage and strength to carry on. We commend our families, teachers, and students for persevering and not giving up. It has been challenging to say the least, but we are still here.

And through all of that, if you have not witnessed how good God really is, He has given us the ability to continue with Phase II of our capital campaign, “Built of Living Stones”. By now you should have all received your campaign brochure and pledge card. We are asking for 100% participation from all of our school families. We want everyone to do what they can to support the project and provide a legacy for not only our current students, but for many more students in the years to come. We are close to our goal and need your help. We plan to break ground in the Spring. However, that cannot happen without your support!

As we look back over the past year, in spite of the litany of events in the first paragraph,  we can see the Hand of God. We as Catholics and Black Catholics, have seen our second Catholic President inaugurated; our first African American Cardinal in the history of the church, Cardinal Wilton Gregory; we have five African Americans in the process of canonization;  we have our first African American Vice President;  and we have a Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, who is African American and Catholic, as well. We were able to have a peaceful Inauguration, we have been able to begin addressing social justice issues, we have vaccines on the horizon and a testing site at our own school. Most importantly we are very close to building a long awaited gymnasium for our school!

We have a few important events upcoming. National School Choice Week Jan 24, 2021-January 30, 2021. Please say a special prayer on January 26, 2021 as I will accompany our Diocesan Director of Development and our Associate Superintendent to testify for the expansion of the tax-credit scholarship, which will help many students and their families select the school of their choice. Then, from January 31, 2021- Feb 5, 2021, Catholic Schools Week, we will have COVID-19 “safe” tables set up in the foyer before and after school to accept pledge cards and donations. Please try to come to Mass on January 31, 2021 at 11:00 am or watch it live streamed on our Facebook page for the kick-off of Catholic Schools Week and to thank God for all of his goodness in the midst of the storm.

We will continue to pray for each and every one of you! We thank you for all of your love and support and the gift of your child(ren). 

Dr. Delia Shropshire,

President

We are now almost one month into our new school and thing are falling into place. We have 208 students enrolled. God is Good! Our school is beautiful! Thank you to all of our parents , parishioners, and benefactors who helped to make this dream a reality!!!

A few reminders -

Please honor you parent contract and your parish agreements. We need every one to continue to do their part! Phase II, our gymnasium is on the horizon. Also do not forget the Red And Black Banquet September 28, 2019    7 pm Wichita Marriott Corporate Hills.

Dr. Delia Shropshire,

President