Father Ery Day

Yesterday was bittersweet for the school. We had a very special day planned for Father Ery. The sad part for us is that he is leaving us after five years. He is such a gentle soul, and his presence added so much to our children's faith experience. But the happy part was the joy that we were able to provide for this wonderful priest. Father Ery celebrated Mass with our children. Then at lunch the teachers provided a potluck salad luncheon for him. He led the school in our noon prayer, The Angelus. The choir sang him a very special song. He was escorted through the junior high corridor by the kids singing Immaculate Mary. Father Ery was able to visit each classroom and receive spiritual bouquets from the students. These came in the forms of prayer booklets, paper flowers, a rosary wreath, poems, and posters. Finally, he received a uniquely Holy Angels send off...the traditional honking of car horns as the students left for the day. While it is sad to see him I go, I know he leaves knowing how much we appreciate all that he has done for our school community.