Dear DeSales Family,

In today's Gospel, according St. John, Jesus said "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone . . .” and, with that being said, please accept my apology that I have been so long in updating this blog.  While I have sent out different notes and letters, it has been far too long since I have written here. 

Today parents who have students in grades 4 ~ 8 will be receiving notification of a field trip that is being sponsored and underwritten by the Diocese of Buffalo.  On April 10^th, over 12,000 students enrolled in Catholic schools from throughout the Diocese will be gathering at the First Niagara Center in what will be a celebration of Catholic education.  During this rally students from across the Diocese will be entertained by a variety of musical acts, get the chance to meet both Bishop Malone and our new superintendent, Sister Carol Cimino as well as hear about important legislation that is currently pending before the NYS assembly with the goal of allowing individuals and corporations a tax credit for donations made to non-profit organizations, like the BISON Fund, to provide needs-based educational scholarships.  Most advantageous is that this bill would allow individuals the ability to designate within those non-profits specific schools as the recipient of these funds. 

With this understanding of the events scheduled for April 10^th, please take the time to review the materials coming home today and decide if you would like your child to be part of the field trip.  If you do elect to not have your child attend the rally there will still be school on April 10^th.

Peace,
Scott