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Dear
Alumni and Friends:
During
the month of November I tend to spend time pondering the many gifts and
blessings I experience in my life. Most important are the many wonderful
people I have the opportunity to come into contact with as a priest and
educator. The generous nature of those who are a part of our school
community is a beautiful example of what I find. This report is an
indication of the sense of giving that characterizes the Bethlehem
Catholic High School community. On behalf of our faculty and
students I thank you for the many ways you give of yourselves so that we
can continue our mission of creating an educational community where Faith
is central to all we do.
As
the new President of BECA, I have enjoyed a warm welcome from the
community and I am impressed with the faculty, staff, and administrators
who have given and continue to give so much of themselves for the good of
our students. Our students are truly a blessing and it is a
privilege to work with them each day. We all know how difficult
growing up can be and the world we live in seems to make it much more
difficult. I believe a Catholic school environment does make a
difference and allows the planting of seeds that blossom throughout the
lives of our graduates.
As
we plan for and move forward into the bright future of Bethlehem Catholic,
I am encouraged by your prayerful support and generosity. Already, I
have come to understand the great spirit that pervades the Becahi
community. I know that working together we will be able to provide
what our teachers and students need in order to develop the gifts and
talents God has given them.
With
the completion of the renovation of the gym and auditorium and the
creation of the student fitness center (please stop by to see them if you
can, they are incredible), we are now turning our attention to other areas
of the school that are in need of some TLC. We will begin
refurbishing the cafeteria in the spring semester and are planning for the
refurbishing of our classroom wings beginning this summer. As part
of that project we intend to include the latest in educational technology
in each classroom. Also, the plans for the new gym annex/wrestling
room are complete. We are in need of a few major donors to help make
those plans a reality. Naming opportunities are available and bricks
are still being sold. Any financial assistance you can provide for
these projects is greatly needed and will be much appreciated.
Two
other areas of financial need are our scholarship funds and the school's
endowment. Their continued growth is crucial for the long term
strength of Bethlehem Catholic as we continue to strive to open our doors
wide to families who desire a Becahi education for their children.
Once again, no matter what your financial situation may be, gifts small,
medium and large make the continued growth of these funds possible.
One
of my goals over the next few years is to develop an active and involved
alumni association. Many of our graduates are spread far and wide
and I have heard from a number of our alums how much they wish to
reconnect with friends and classmates. I believe our Development
Office can provide assistance in making those connections possible.
But we will need your assistance in locating other alumni and helping to
make those connections. In the meantime, please keep in touch with
us and let us know how we can better serve the whole Bethlehem Catholic
family.
With
much gratitude.
Rev. Robert Finlan
President
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