🌹 Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows – Monday, September 15

This solemn memorial honors the Seven Sorrows of Mary; each rooted in Scripture:

  • Simeon’s prophecy (Luke 2:33–35)
  • Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15)
  • Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41–50)
  • Meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary (Luke 23:27–31; John 19:17)
  • Crucifixion (John 19:25–30)
  • Removal from the Cross (Luke 23:50–54; John 19:31–37)
  • Burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8–9; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42; Mark 15:40–47)

The reflection emphasizes that Mary’s sorrow was not rooted in despair, but in holy mourning—a deep love that grieves over sin and longs for redemption.

🏫 School Updates

  • Progress Reports: Released Friday, September 12. Encourage your child to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
  • MAP Testing: Begins Monday, September 15. Morning and afternoon sessions—check your email for your child’s schedule.
  • Intruder Drill – Tuesday, September 16:: We will conduct a safety drill this week to practice emergency procedures. Students will be guided calmly and respectfully to ensure everyone understands how to respond in case of an intruder situation.
  • Back-to-School Night: Thursday, September 18, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Families are warmly invited!

🍕🍗 Lunch Volunteers Needed

  • Tuesday Pizza and Thursday Chick-fil-A lunches are made possible by volunteers.
  • More help is needed to continue using the Social Hall. Click the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8AA2AA7FDC52-57802945-lunch

🚗 Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

  • Drop-off must be before 7:55 a.m.—gate closes then for staff prayer at 8:00.
  • If the gate is closed, park and walk your child in for safety.
  • Use the back entry by Grayco for dismissal to avoid traffic on Lady’s Island Drive.

🎶 Gratitude & Worship

  • A heartfelt thank-you to Mr. Bruce Kimball, Mrs. Leslie Gereghty, and the children’s choir for the moving 9/11 memorial Mass.
  • 6th graders shined as lectors and gracious hosts to First Responders.
  • Children’s Liturgy: Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Families are always welcome!

With gratitude and God’s blessings,

Ann Feltner and Kevin Fanter