Welcome back--it's the first Monday Morning Magic of October!
St. Peter Church concluded their 40 Hours of Adoration yesterday...and on Friday, our new Altar Servers were installed! Thank you Jilliannie, Mackenzie, Gavin, Lukas, and Adrien for your service to our parish.
Our Virtue of this past week was Perseverance - the continued effort to achieve a goal despite facing difficulties. How can you stick it out? Our Middle Schoolers wrote an essay and came up with some great examples of perseverance in action.
"When I had to do the STAR Math test, it was really hard but I didn't give up."
"When you are struggling in life, you can remember that it is all God's plan in action."
Virtue Awards - Miss M honored Lucy for her Faith, for acting with reverence and respect during adoration last Friday.
Mrs. Hall acknowledged Evan for his Charity, sharing an umbrella with a classmate on the walk back from a rainy Monday Morning Magic last week. And Mrs. Tell recognized Daniela's Prudence for remembering to bring down the recycling for the past few weeks.
Saints Circles - gospel for today is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. How can we show Mercy to our schoolmates?
- Inviting people in so that no one feels left out
- Sharing a book of someone forgot them
- Helping someone with homework
- Forgive people who do us wrong
- Having extra rosary beads to share
- Helping someone to the nurse’s office
- Reminding classmates to pay attention when the teacher is talking
- Helping the teacher clean up after class
- Being a patient church buddy!
And then we're off -- it's Fire Prevention Week! Be safe out there, Saints!
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Counting down to our 100th Anniversary reunion next Friday, here's another photo for #ThrowbackThursday! This is the class of 1956, and is the oldest class photo that we have. Pictured in the front: Sr. Martin Marie, School Principal; Msgr. John Fallon; Sr. Martin Marie, 8th grade teacher.
Yes -- ONE 8th grade teacher! We will save you the counting: that is 78 students! The Sisters of St. Francis Allegheny taught at the school from its opening until 1962 (when there were 757 students enrolled!)
Many thanks to Mary McDermott Coyle, class of 1956 and St. Peter parishioner, for sharing her photo and diploma with us!
Join us at our 100th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration on Friday, September 25! http://spshomecoming.givesmart.com
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Pictured is the front of the school, from when it was built in 1926 to 1956, when the addition was built and the orientation changed to face Maple Avenue, facing the church.
Most of our Facebook followers likely weren't around then....but do you recognize the facade? It's still in use today!
Our Student Ambassadors are getting some extra facts about the history of St. Peter, and are excited to show you around our school as it is today! Join us next Friday!
https://spshomecoming.givesmart.com/
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Order your School Supplies through School Tool Box, and have them shipped and ready the first day of school! https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=64533
"Juan's quiet leadership and calm demeanor creates respect and admiration from his peers." - Dr. Perry, Middle School Science
"Mason is goofy and funny I guess, I don't know. He's a good dancer and he does excellent cartwheels at recess!" - Gabby, 5th grade
"Jacob is a kind person and a great friend. He's a great basketball player and runner. He shows a level of respect that a lot of people should look up to." - MJ, 7th grade.
"Natalie is caring and thoughtful. she is a great friend." - Ayvy, 5th grade
"Nathaniel is always interested in learning and excels in reading comprehension. Even though he doesn't want to admit it, he will miss us next year!" - Miss Marrazzo, Middle School Social Studies
