Tea Time

December 2, 2016

Anticipation is building for our upcoming Silver Tea performances! The children are preparing a very special holiday gift for their loved ones. Dates and times of this year’s performances are:

Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. for Middle School Classes 5–8

  • Rauch Memorial doors open at 6:30 p.m.  ―  Children should arrive by 7:10 p.m.
  • Grandparents may attend the Middle School Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. for Lower School Classes P–4

  • Rauch Memorial doors open at 1 p.m.  ―  Children should arrive by 1:40 p.m.
  • Grandparents may attend the Lower School Dress Rehearsal on Friday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m.

PRE-PRIMARY FAMILIES will celebrate their Silver Tea in Cribbin Hall on Monday, December 12 at 10 a.m. Grandparents are most welcome.

PLEASE HELP US make the Silver Teas joyful celebrations for our children and their guests.

  1. Upon arrival, adults should take their seats in Rauch Memorial and all children should proceed, unescorted, to their assigned classrooms.
  2. If it is necessary to bring very young children to the performances, please consider the enjoyment of those around you.
  3. While parents enjoy refreshments in the White Center following the performance, P–7 students will enjoy cookies in classrooms, where they will remain until called for by their parents. Recognizing their position in the school, we invite Eighth Class students to attend the tea with their parents.

An Advent Message

December 1, 2016

Though the word Advent describes the four-week liturgical season prior to Christmas upon which we have just embarked, it also, in its simplicity, means “coming.” During Advent we remember the coming of Christ in history; we rejoice in the coming of Christ into the daily events of our lives (God, we are told, IS with us); and we anticipate the fullness of the coming of Christ in the future!

NEW! 2016 Ornament

November 30, 2016

2016-philippine-ornamentAfter a few years’ hiatus, the Cribbin Hall window ornaments have returned. The 2016 ornament depicts the eighth in a series of nine stained glass windows in Cribbin Hall library. Designed in the 1940s by liturgical artist Emil Frei, the windows tell the story of St. Philippine Duchesne’s life. The 2016 ornament/eighth window depicts foreign missions and the evangelization which began with Philippine’s departure from France. All of the Academy ornaments can be ordered online HERE or purchased in the Advancement Office for $20.

Santa’s Helpers

November 30, 2016

Fourth Class students recently demonstrated a selfless, giving Christmas spirit by volunteering at Santa’s Helper’s. As a class they wrapped presents, stuffed stockings, decorated boxes and made candy bags—just to name a few. Ms. Rita and her helpers genuinely appreciated the assistance from our Fourth Class friends! This is an annual service project undertaken by the Fourth Class. 

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A Special Birthday for Sister Munch

November 17, 2016

mm1Happy Birthday to Sister Margaret Munch, Academy sacristan, Philippine Duchesne historian, tour guide and play director! She’s also the lunch monitor for the Fourth Class, who surprised her today with cake and flowers. Yesterday after school, ASH faculty and staff did the same. We love you, Sister Munch! May the year ahead be bright!

MORE PHOTOS of SISTER MUNCH’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Celebrating the Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

November 17, 2016

Dear Academy Community,

We anticipate tomorrow’s Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne celebration with great JOY! Among the many events:

  • After a Eucharistic Procession from Duchesne High School to Mother Duchesne’s Shrine (where they will venerate their school’s namesake), the Duchesne High School community will join us for a special Feast Day Liturgy in Rauch Memorial Gym. Anyone who wishes is welcome to this special celebration.
  • The Academy community is serving those in need with Feast Day gifts of food for New Hope Food Pantry.
  • The Academy Alumni Association will be participating in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from Friday morning until Saturday morning, book-ended by 8 a.m. masses in the Shrine. Anyone is welcome to join.
  • The Alumni Association will engage in a day of service on Saturday.

Thank you to each one for celebrating Philippine by following her lead: Deepening our connection with the Heart of Christ AND BEING the Heart of Christ in the world through the lives that we lead and ways that we love!

I am thankful to be in this beautiful community as we continue to journey ever deeper into Christ’s Heart and God’s Grace.

Happy Feast everyone,

Maureen Glavin, rscj

The People in St. Philippine’s Life

November 16, 2016

Sixth Class students portrayed the people who were influential in St. Philippine Duchesne’s life. Two performances of the annual Sixth Class play were given this morning in Cribbin Hall for students in Classes 3–8.

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Fall Open House

November 15, 2016

Are you or any of your family or friends curious about Sacred Heart education? All are invited to join us on Thursday, Nov. 17 for our Admissions Open House. A 9 a.m. presentation by Head of School Sister Maureen Glavin and Principal Mrs. Marcia Renken will be followed by a guided campus tour with Seventh and Eighth Class Student Ambassadors. Afterward, there’ll be time to talk with staff and ask questions. To reserve a place, go to ash1818.org/openhouse or contact Admissions Director Lisa Tebbe at admissions@ash1818.org or 636-946-6127, ext. 1620. Hope to see you there!

St. Philippine’s Feast Day

November 10, 2016

Dear Parents,

We look forward to celebrating the Feast Day of our school’s foundress, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, next week. If you have been here longer than a year, you know the basic outlines of HER STORY. Philippine was heroic in courage, inspirationally generous in service to others, and humble in claiming any sense of attachment to her accomplishments. These characteristics are true because of the one thing for which she is most known—her deep life of prayer.

Celebrating St. Philippine’s Feast Day

November 10, 2016

On Friday, Nov. 18, the Academy will celebrate the Feast Day of our foundress, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. In anticipation of the feast, Sixth Class students will present their annual play about Philippine’s life on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Cribbin Hall (9 and 9:40 a.m. performances).

Election Day in Fourth Class

November 9, 2016

Our Fourth Class recently learned first-hand how the American election process works. Late last week, each student nominated a candidate for president from novels that he or she had already read this year. They each created a “Candidate Fact Sheet” explaining why their candidate should be chosen for president. The class narrowed it down to the top three candidates: Meriwether Lewis, Sacagawea and Seaman.