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.
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
Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. for Lower School Classes P–4
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.
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!
After 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.
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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Happy 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!
Dear Academy Community,
We anticipate tomorrow’s Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne celebration with great JOY! Among the many events:
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
