Dear Graduates of Saints Simon and Jude School.

Dear Graduates of Saints Simon and Jude School.

Congratulations! I am very proud of each and every one of you.

Your graduation is important and is marked with significance. Why is this so? January 2020 was for me the beginning of another year of goodness, solid routines and the goodness of faith. In this time it continues today, you have revealed that you are thoughtful, intelligent and prayerful.
Thoughtfulness: You have expressed your kindness to your parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers and classmates. This is powerful evidence of God's grace.
Intelligent: You are smart, your goal was set and you accepted the challenge through study and preparation for tests. Yo9u have developed three levels of intelligence: growth in common sense, smart about your faith, having seen you on your knees in prayer. You are increasingly calm in your dealings with one another.
Prayerful Maturity: What has been revealed to me so plainly is the care and affection your parents have for you. In return, you have found what is pleasing to your parents and pleasing to God. Yes, you have passed your exams. Yes, you developed your talents in many directions. But most of all, you have matured in personality. Students, you are graduating with my deep-seated respect.

Seek God's love, knock on the door of courage and most of all ask God's compassion in all that you do.

Sincerely, Fr. Michael Gerlach