MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Merry Christmas to our St. Al family and friends,
This year Christmas is different but there are so many things that, for me, still feel the same. Christmas music has always been a dear part of the season for me and my family. Whether it was singing in the church and school choirs, playing records as we put up our decorations, or playing my ukulele for my husband, music has been part of each holiday season. Music speaks to our souls, serves as the background to our celebrations, and allows us to express what we cannot get out in words.
It was this Christmas music love that led to my love of Andy Williams. While I always say he is a source of year-round enjoyment, it is his Christmas music that speaks to so many. Songs like “Bells of St. Mary’s”, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and Sleigh Ride” scream Christmas cheer to me. Being the big fan that I am, I was surprised to discover one new (to me) favorite about five or six years ago, “Christmas is a Feeling in Your Heart”. This song captures the meaning of this beautiful season and warms the heart the way any great Christmas song can.
Silver bells make merry noise
Yet you should remember from the start
Christmas is a feeling in your heart
Carols by the candle’s glow
These are not the most important part
Christmas is a feeling in your heart
Love and peace, and faith again
Let the prayers that Christmas bring
Brush your heart like angel wings
Yet the joy will linger on
If you only learn to do your part
Let Christmas be a feeling in your heart
Love and peace, and faith again
Let the prayers that Christmas bring
Brush your heart like angel wings
Yet the joy will linger on
If you only learn to do your part
Let Christmas be a feeling in your heart
While we are still sacrificing amidst the pandemic, we know that this season is about something greater. As the song says, the decorations and traditions are wonderful, but it is the love, joy, peace, faith, and hope that we hold in our hearts. This season, no matter where/how you find yourself celebrating, I wish you and your family immense joy, hope, love, and peace. May the love of God bless and keep each of you this holiday season and all year round.
Thank you,
Kathleen Daspit
Principal
