Ask many alums what their favorite Academy tradition is and “Christmas Baskets” is a frequent reply. To recall these special memories, since 2013 ASH alums have responded to the invitation to participate in the Academy’s annual appeal for Christmas baskets. And this year’s generous alumni response was overwhelming, resulting in 63 baskets overflowing with food for needy families in the area! READ MORE
Ask many alums what their favorite Academy tradition is and “Christmas Baskets” is a frequent reply. To recall these special memories, since 2013 ASH alums have responded to the invitation to participate in the Academy’s annual appeal for Christmas baskets. And this year’s generous response was overwhelming, resulting in 63 baskets overflowing with food for needy families in the area!
Plan now to attend our annual Trivia Night on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Our theme for costumes and décor will be the Roaring Twenties —but questions will be General Trivia, as usual. Tables of eight are available @ $200 per table. This is one party in the new year that you won’t want to miss! CLICK HERE for more information, or contact Molly Renken, 636-946-6127, ext. 1602.
A Christmas liturgy will be offered for the intentions of our benefactors and friends in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. All are invited to join us.
More than 260 baskets filled with items needed for a holiday meal, other staples, paper products, and sometimes a toy or surprise, were donated by Academy school families and alumni to help people in need this holiday season. The baskets were stacked on the bleachers during today’s Christmas Basket Mass, after which students were dismissed for the Christmas holidays. Eighth Class student and parent volunteers delivered the baskets to a dozen charitable agencies in the St. Charles/St. Louis area. We’re grateful for this bountiful display of generosity! Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Marcia Renken, who was named Best Principal in the 2016 Best of St. Charles Readers’ Poll. Category winners were announced and celebrated last night at a gala event at the Foundry Arts Centre. Winners are featured in today’s St. Charles Suburban Journal and will be shown in Friday’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
It was a heartwarming moment for our RSCJ when two ASH graduates were recognized in the 2016 “Stories of Our St. Louis Sisters” essay contest. Matilda “Tilly” Glascock, a sophomore at Cor Jesu (shown at right in photo), won for her essay about Sister Maureen Glavin. Jessica Skinker, a senior at Incarnate Word Academy, won for her essay about Sister Margaret Munch. Sister Glavin attended the awards ceremony at Incarnate Word, at which five of the winning essays were read aloud. Essays were judged by women religious.
In its fourth year, “Stories of Our St. Louis Sisters” is sponsored by the Incarnate Word Foundation and supported by the Catholic Education Office. It seeks to celebrate the contributions of women religious in the Archdiocese.
Congratulations to Tilly and Jessica! CLICK HERE to read their winning essays.
Dear Parents,
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the day when children of the Sacred Heart, throughout the world and for generations, honor Mary by carrying lilies and candles in a procession which culminates in a prayer of dedication:
O Mary, I give you the lily of my heart. Be its guardian forever.
On Saturday, Nov. 19, alums took part in our annual Day of Service in celebration of Philippine’s Feast. After a morning mass in the Shrine, which concluded the 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration, alums headed to Our Lady’s Inn (providing homeless pregnant women and their children shelter) and Karen House (a Catholic Worker house of hospitality for homeless women and children) to paint, deep clean, provide lunch and move furniture. Each site was very grateful for our help and one wrote, “Yesterday was a huge success because of you all. Thank you all so much again. Our house is our home and Sacred Hearts are always welcome.” We are happy to honor Philippine by serving others!
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Sacred Heart education at the Academy, join us for Talk and Tour Tuesdays in January. We’d be happy to welcome you to this mini-version of our Open House program. RSVP to Admissions Director Lisa Tebbe, or call 636-946-6127, ext. 1620.
