{"id":620,"date":"2013-10-15T03:05:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T03:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stjosephgrafton.org\/WordpressSchool\/?page_id=620"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:36:32","slug":"statement-from-parish-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stjosephgrafton.org\/school\/about-us\/statement-from-parish-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Pastor’s Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to St. Joseph Parish School!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\"\"<\/a>Since 1890 St. Joseph Parish and School has invested in the education of children<\/span>
in both academics and virtue. We strive to ensure that the children entrusted to us<\/span>
achieve an academic foundation that will make them successful in the world as<\/span>
well as become virtuous men and women who will be another Christ to those they<\/span>
encounter.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As current Parish Pastor, it is a joy to continue this investment. Whether I<\/span>
find myself playing Freeze Tag out at recess or teaching in the classroom, I witness<\/span>
firsthand the fruit of a St. Joseph education. Time and again they impress me with<\/span>
their compassion for one another and the insightful questions they ask.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rooted in our Catholic Faith, we remind our students that our mission in life is to <\/span>love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and soul, and to love our neighbor <\/span>as our self. This allows us to truly be Christ\u2019s hands in the world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Our incredible team of teachers
embody this <\/span>mission. I am grateful and continually inspired by their
dedication and love for <\/span>their vocation.<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n

As you discern the best place for your child, thank you for considering our beloved<\/span>
school. It is an honor and privilege to educate and help them grow into the men and<\/span>
women God created them to be.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Joy and Thanksgiving,<\/span>
Fr. Timothy Schumaker<\/span>
Parish Administrator<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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