🌟 Faith Focus

• Feast of the Week: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – September 8
• Reflection: The Church celebrates Mary’s birthday nine months after the Immaculate Conception. Mary was conceived without sin, chosen to be the Mother of Jesus. Her birth marks the dawn of redemption for the world. Happy Birthday to our Mother Mary!

🏫 School News & Updates

• Week 3 is complete! We are so proud of the hard work our students and teachers are doing as we continue to form Saints and Scholars.
• We are excited about the future and grateful for your partnership in Catholic education.

⛪ Worship & Community

• Weekly Children’s Liturgy: Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. – All families are warmly invited!
• Special Mass: Thursday, September 11 – We will celebrate Mass with our First Responders in remembrance of 9/11. We thank them for their daily service and sacrifice. May God bless them, and God bless America!
• School-Wide Rosary: In unity with Catholic schools across the country, our students and staff today, prayed a school-wide rosary for the victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church tragedy. We unite our prayers with the whole Church for healing, peace, and protection.

📅 Important Dates

• Tuesday, September 9 – Staff meeting (Intruder Drill planning)
• Thursday, September 11 – Mass with First Responders, 8:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, September 16 – Intruder Drill
• Thursday, September 19 – Safety Training Course with Beaufort Police Department

🚨 Safety & Reminders

In response to the recent tragedy at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, we are prioritizing vigilance and preparedness. The Sheriff’s Department and Beaufort Police remind us:

• Call 911 immediately if you ever feel unsafe or threatened. No emergency is too small.
• Trust your instincts. Do not wait for permission—make the call.
• Do not confront anyone directly. If possible, discreetly take a photo, then call 911.
• When moving between buildings, remain at the back of the line with your students.
• Never send students alone in or out of buildings.
• Use the buddy system at dismissal. Avoid walking to your car alone.
• If on campus after dark, park closer to the school.

Our children’s safety will always be our top priority.

🎉 Celebrations

• Happy Birthday to Our Blessed Mother Mary! – September 8
• [Optional: Add student or staff birthdays here if you’d like to include them weekly.]

🙏 Closing Prayer / Blessing

“Holy Mary, Mother of God, we thank you for your loving example of faith. Protect our children, our families, and our school community. Amen.”

With gratitude and God’s blessings,
Ann Feltner and Kevin Fanter