The 250th birthday of the City of St. Louis is being celebrated in various ways, one of which is the placement of 250 4′ fiberglass cakes at notable locations throughout the metro area. The Shrine was among the top 50 places named by voters; 200 others were designated by the STL250 Committee. The cakes will be in place for the remainder of 2014.
A little bit o’ heaven lies in store for guests at our Chemin de Fer auction on Saturday, May 3, when we’ll travel to lovely Ireland. Don’t miss this opportunity to win fantastic prizes, enjoy a bountiful sit-down dinner and visit with ASH friends amid the splendor of the bucolic Irish countryside—all while supporting the school o’ our hearts, the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Read more…
What would you do to help save someone’s life? Consider donating blood on April 14. Read more…
Perhaps GOAL 5 of Sacred Heart Education is the one you’d like to discuss at the General PCC Meeting on March 27:
Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to
PERSONAL GROWTH IN AN
ATMOSPHERE OF WISE FREEDOM
As you reflect on the ways we live Goal 5 here at the Academy, you may wish to view this video snapshot:
United with you in our commitment to personal growth in self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-confidence.
Sister Glavin
To better understand the challenges of those who are economically disadvantaged, the Sixth Class recently took part in an organized Poverty Simulation exercise. Each student and adult volunteer was given an identity, and traveled to various social agencies set up throughout the White Center to help them. Whether it was trying to find a job or applying for assistance, the process was fraught with complicated forms, long lines, confusion and red tape. This experience was designed to help students learn about the needs and daily frustrations of the poor—the particular emphasis for Sixth Class in understanding Goal 3, A Social Awareness Which Impels to Action.
VIEW PHOTOS of the Poverty Simulation exercise.
I am glory and it is
to glory I shall return;
to home, to you,
unmistakable love.
I live in that strength;
I walk with that courage
into the unknown precarious
what lies ahead.
Because it is you
who draws me out and draws me onward,
toward boldness of being
and greatness of heart.
Kimberly M. King, rscj
Perhaps GOAL 4 of Sacred Heart Education is your passion goal:
Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to
THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY AS A CHRISTIAN VALUE
As you reflect on the ways we live Goal 4 here at the Academy, you may wish to view this video snapshot:
United with you in our building of Community,
Sister Glavin
As we circle into yet another season of Lent I have a prayer for myself and a prayer for this community. My prayer is that we engage in our Lenten observations, fasts, prayers and alms as a means of consciously choosing to enter more deeply into our relationship with God.
In making some of our Lenten choices, we first have to acknowledge our limitations. By doing so, we remind ourselves that we sometimes engage in actions, attitudes, behaviors and choices which are not healthy for ourselves or our relationships. It is never easy to be totally honest with ourselves about our dark places.
The question each of us needs to ask is, when and how do I act out of my:
The Lenten choice is to do the opposite. While the choice may, at times, seem (feel) like a ‘lack,’ a ‘suffering,’ the end result is FREEDOM, LIFE and LOVE!
A happy, wholly holy Lent to each one,
Sister Glavin
Congratulations to Anastasia Ramig, Fifth Class, who battled her way through multiple rounds against tough competitors in Saturday’s final round of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2014 Spelling Bee held at McKendree University. She became one of the top 10 spellers in the St. Louis area! Way to go, Anastasia! We spell that F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C.
Click here for a list of the finalists who took part.
On Friday, March 7, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor Dining Room at Villa Duchesne, Fran Gimber, RSCJ, will present: “Mabel Digby and Janet Erskine Stuart: Two Spiritual Journeys.” All are most welcome to attend.
These two English women, Mabel Digby and Janet Erskine Stuart, were successively Superiors General of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Mother Digby led the Society from 1895–1911, and Mother Stuart succeeded her from 1911–1914. They were very different personalities but both were converts to Roman Catholicism as adults, having been brought up Anglican. Sister Gimber will explore their spiritual paths and teachings.
For more information, click here.
Due to the forecast for ice and snow on March 2, the SHCOG gathering for alumni has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. All high school or college age alums are invited to attend to discuss how the Academy lives the five Goals of Sacred Heart education. For further information, please contact Steering Committee Co-Chairs Sandy Ahlheim or Joan Runge, or call 636-946-6127.
