Newsletter (Archived): August 16th Newsletter - Aug 16, 2023 - Aug 24, 2023 [Archive]
July/August Birthdays
Tuesday- August 22nd - July/August Birthdays. Please check the handbook for birthday free dress guidelines.
Our word of the week is RESPECT.
Bible Verse:
“ I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other just as I loved you. All people will know you are my followers if you love each other.” John 13: 34-35
Saints of the Week
SAINTS OF THE WEEK
Monday, August 14th - St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
St. Maximilian Kolbe, born in 1894, in Poland was a Franciscan priest who was completely dedicated to Our Lady. He died in 1941 in the Auschwitz concentration camp, having voluntarily taken the place of a prisoner who was condemned to death. He is the patron saint of drug addicts and prisoners.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!
Tuesday, August 15th - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On this day, we celebrate that Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the end of her earthly life was assumed, or taken up, into heaven, body and soul. God granted her this special privilege because of her sinlessness and her fullness of grace. Through all the sorrows that Mary faced during her life as the mother of Jesus she always maintained unwavering faith in God’s promises given to her through the angel.
Mary, our Mother, pray for us!
Wednesday, August 16th - Saint Stephen of Hungary
Stephen was crowned King of Hungary in 1001 by Pope Sylvester II who had a special crown fashioned for Stephen that has since become world famous. Stephen strengthened the Church in Hungary by establishing monasteries and proclaiming Christianity the official Religion. Stephen regarded faith in God to be the most important way to honor his royal crown. Stephen is the patron saint of bricklayers and Hungary.
St. Stephen, pray for us!
Thursday, August 17th - Saint Joan of the Cross
Born in 1666, in France, Joan worked in her family’s business from an early age. She was called greedy and insensitive to the poor, but her heart was softened one day when she met a strange woman who claimed to be on intimate terms with God. After their meeting, Joan began caring for needy children, the poor, elderly, and sick. By the time of her death in 1736 she had founded 12 religious houses, hospices, and
schools. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1982.
St. Joan of the Cross, pray for us!
Friday, August 18th - Saint Louis of Toulouse
Louis was born into royalty in 1274, and as a child he used to take food from the castle to feed the poor. Louis renounced the throne, and became a Franciscan priest, eventually being named a bishop. The Franciscan spirit was evidenced in Louis’ famous saying: “Jesus Christ is all my riches; he alone is sufficient for me.” Louis died in 1297 at age 23.
St. Louis of Toulouse, pray for us!
Looking Ahead!
August 22 - July/August Birthdays - Free Dress
August 30 - Back to School Night for Parents - 1st - 5th grade
August 31 - Back to School Night for Parents - 6th - 8th
September 4 - School Closed - Labor Day
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