SAM - 02/26/2024

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of February 26, 2024

 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

This past weekend our pastor of 12 years, Father Richard Thompson, announced his retirement. Fr. Richard leaves a great legacy of service to our parish and school community. Hallmarks of his time here that will last many years include the successful Growing to Serve Capital Campaign which remodeled our school, built our Corrado Family Center and remodeled the rectory, and construction and opening of our new preschool. He’s celebrated the sacraments with many of our students and for them, he’s most likely one of the few priests they have known. So much to celebrate and we are so thankful for his time at SJF. 

There are many moving parts to the process of assigning our new pastor. The SJF parish and school administrative team has already met with the administrative team at the Archdiocese to share the charism of our community. Our parish and school are in a very positive position with strong enrollment, excellent finances and a phenomenal community. We will learn who our new priest is in May. 

Attached is Father Richard’s formal retirement announcement. We will keep you posted through this process. For now, we ask for prayers for another great shepard to continue to lead our parish and school community. 

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 2/27:  1:00pm 3rd Gr at Reconciliation, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC, Cardinal Club meeting and dinner at 7pm

Wednesday 2/28:  7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (7th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 2/29:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC, SJF Parish reconciliation service at 7pm

Friday 3/1:  Read Across America Day with PJ or Dress like your favorite book character free dress, Family group “Read In” activity from 8:20-8:55am, 3:05pm Daisy Scout meeting in library, 7:00pm Stations of the Cross in church

Saturday 3/2:  6:30-8:30pm Middle School Dance in CFC

Monday 3/4:  CYO basketball uniform free dress for grades 1st - 4th only

Tuesday 3/5: LeadHERship in library from 7:15-8:05am, 4th reconciliation at 1pm, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 3/6: 7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (6th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 3/7: 7:30am Glee Club in library, 6th reconciliation at 11:30am, Jesuit choir performance for 5th - 8th grade from 1-2pm in church, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC

Friday 3/8: Happy birthday Ms. Strine and Mrs. McCarthy!, 7:00pm Stations of the Cross in church

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY:    

Monday 2/26:        GENTILE (DAGGETT)

Tuesday 2/27:        CADONAU

Wednesday 2/28:    BREWER

Thursday 2/29:    HUNT

Friday 3/1:        MILBANK

Monday 3/4:        MILLER

Tuesday 03/5:        LANDERHOLM

Wednesday 3/6:    PROCTOR

Thursday 3/7:        HATCHER

Friday 3/8:         KOOPMAN

Parents, in addition to the reminders that are in the SAM each week, you can access the Playground Duty calendar on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents. Playground duty is from 11:25am -1:00pm. On your assigned day, please check in at the school office first, and then head to the Corrado Family Center. If there is a conflict with your scheduled playground duty date, please notify Holly Hunt, our playground duty coordinator, as far in advance as possible so that she can reschedule your duty. Thank you for your help in the lunchroom and on the playground.

 

CYO TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION IS OPEN

It's time to register for the Spring 2024 SJF Track & Field Season!

Register your athlete here: https://www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16606/SJF-Track-Field

The registration fee is $235 per participant (LATE FEE: $285 Effective 4/2/2024)

If necessary, depending on current inventory: Uniform order link will be sent to registrants at a later date.

Practices will be at Valley Catholic High School on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm (Time may change, depending on VCHS needs).

Meets are on four Saturdays beginning April 13th plus the championship meets on May 11 (younger grades) and May 18-19 (older grades).

If you're interested in coaching, or have questions, email: 

JB Gibbs- CYO Club AD at [email protected]

LA SALLE PREP - YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS

Morning, afternoon, and full-day camp options are available. Full-day attendees participate in both morning and afternoon sessions, with a supervised lunch hour between sessions. Camps run from June 17th through July 19th. Camps are open to students entering grades 1st - 3rd, 4th - 6th, and 6th - 8th this fall. 6th graders have the choice to select their preferred group. Explore new hobbies or engage in your favorite activities. Our camp program has something for everyone. Secure your child's spot today at lsprep.org/summer.

Please click the link below for more information:
Father Richard Retirement Letter