From the Principal

Sometimes it is important to remember how schools differ from other types of businesses. The business of a school is, at least in part, philanthropic. Hence, its concern is not how to derive the largest amount of money from its services, but rather, how to make its services available to the largest group of people. This is particularly true for Catholic schools whose very mission is to provide an affordable education. Thus, schools cannot rely on tuition alone but must depend upon the generosity of others to sustain themselves. Every school takes a leap of faith when it opens its doors each year, trusting that there will be those who will step forward to fill the resource gap so that it may carry out its mission.

This is certainly true for Delone Catholic. And every year our trust has been rewarded. As I reflect on this phenomenon, 2 Corinthians 9:8, comes to mind: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” Each year we receive the abundant blessings of God through every person who has shared time, talent, or treasure with our school.

I see those blessings in the generous donations to the annual fund, particularly those donations made during the Squire Impact Day of Giving, which this year totaled in excess of $100,000. I see those blessings when the whole community, including the priests of the Adams Deanery, our deanery schools, and the parent community come together to make tuition more affordable for everyone. I see those blessings when members of our faculty and staff act upon opportunities to secure resources that support the school or give their time after a long workweek to beautify our campus, or to attend an event that promotes the school. And I see those blessings when parents or alumni volunteer their time to support our music, theatre, and athletic programming or when businesses join the Squires’ Guild to donate much-needed funds, and goods and services to the school.

In this issue, we focus on but a few of the many times and ways individuals have served to bless our school. To all of you, Delone Catholic expresses its deep appreciation, and, having received God’s blessings, we hope to “abound in every good work.”

With every good wish,

William J. Lippe P’25, Ed