by Peter Nichols ‘18
Last Friday, October 23rd, was the one year anniversary of the beloved Mr. Skerl’s death. To commemorate this, a touching, all-school prayer service was held on the mall. A cross with a white robe, symbolizing resurrection, was placed on the same spot where he gave his final words to the Ignatius community. The students and teachers gathered around the cross and prayed a decade of the Rosary together.
Mr. Brennan, theology teacher and dear friend of Mr. Skerl thought the day hit the right notes. “It started with mass, Mr. Skerl loved Jesus especially in the Eucharist. In Eucharistic adoration he drew his strength, and focused on works of mercy which he promoted and developed.”
The Apostles’ Creed was also said in memory of Mr. Skerl’s praying of the line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the body, and life everlasting,” on his last day at Ignatius.
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“I loved coming back on the mall where this time it was a celebration.” -Mr. Brennan
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To further explain the various segments of the prayer service Mr. Brennan said, “He also had a great love for Our Lady. These is where he got his three strengths, that is why we had mass, Eucharistic adoration, and prayed the rosary. I loved coming back on the mall where this time it was a celebration. He is still with us in special way, we had a great opportunity to share old stories and also a couple tears. Overall this was well planned.”
