Dear Families,
2020-2021 academic year is finally behind us!  I happily look forward to 2021-2022 academic year!

While this past year had many challenges, I hope it made you stronger and more faithful.
I know I relied on my faith to help me through the difficult times of last year.  After all Our Lord died on
the cross because he loved us that much. His love for me helped me to endure the fear, anxiety and uncertainty
that I felt this past year.   I believe we were made for this time… so with Our Lord by my side, I knew
He would sustain me.  I hope you were able to find peace and comfort in thoughts such as these.  

It is our hope and expectation that we will meet in the school for our Monday sessions this upcoming academic year. 
Please register as soon as you can so we can prepare.  I look forward to seeing you and your children on Monday afternoons.  I really missed seeing you!

The Family Faith Sunday program will also be in full swing in the Fall. If you would like more information
regarding this program, please contact me.  I am looking forward to our Sunday meetings.

I wish you a Summer filled with fun, laughter, peace and tranquility.  I hope you will attend Mass regularly where ever you may travel.  The Mass is the same wherever you go.  The graces received in the Eucharist are life sustaining!!

St Jude, Pray for Us!
St. Joseph, Pray for Us!
Many blessings,

Mrs. Lori Rawski

Handy Faith Resources:

• There are many ways you can pray and there are many sites you can utilize.  The rosary is my go-to prayer.  The PREP children, catechists, and I pray one decade of the rosary every time we have PREP.  You can find rosary apps in your phone’s app store. I use Laudate, an Apple app that has many prayers and traditions, such as the daily readings, Rosary, Stations of the Cross, examinations of conscience, the Bible, links to EWTN, and many other amazing options.

• For those of you with young children at home, these can be very trying times. “Look to Him and Be Radiant” (https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/) is a website full of awesome ideas of activities to do with children, as well as links to videos and music. In my humble opinion, if you can keep your children away from the news, I believe they will feel much more secure and less filled with anxiety during this time.

• FORMED.ORG, the online website that is sometimes referred to as Netflix for Catholics, is full of wonderful movies and stories for all ages.  To access simply go to our website, stjudechalftont.org, and scroll down to the FORMED button on the front page.  It is free to everyone, and paid for by the parish.  I love “Brother Francis” videos for children, and the Forgiven series is exceptional.  The movies about the saints are fabulous and are for middle schooler to adult. 

• Catholicphilly.com has many great articles and ideas from our local priests, bishops, and laity.

• Bishop Robert Barron offers daily Mass from his chapel in Los Angeles.  He is a terrific homilist. They are found at Word on Fire (https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/).

• PrayMoreNovenas.com is a wonderful online resource for prayer and novenas, and you can receive email reminders, if you want. Sign up on their website or by contacting johnpaul@praymorenovenas.com.