On Sunday, August 10, Fr. George blessed the religious educators and parish youth and adults as we begin the 2025-2026 school year.He gave everyone a daisy to remind them of his spiritual encouragement in the following message:
As you begin this new school year, I want you to think about a simple daisy blooming in a field. It doesn’t try to be the biggest or the brightest flower—it simply turns its face toward the sun and soaks in the light. That light helps it grow strong, beautiful, and full of life.

Each of you is like that daisy. When you turn your heart toward Jesus, you begin to reflect His love and light in everything you do—whether you're learning in school, helping a friend, or being kind at home.

Now here’s something special: once a week, I water the plants in my office. If I forget, they start to droop. But when I care for them, they perk up and bloom again. In the same way, each Sunday we gather in church to receive the blessings God gives us—especially through worship and the Holy Eucharist, His precious Body and Blood. That’s how we stay fresh and strong in our faith, just like the daisy that needs water to stay vibrant.

So as you begin your school year, remember to turn toward the light of Christ, and come each Sunday to be nourished by His love. You are His beautiful creation—meant to grow, shine, and bless the world around you.