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VOLUME I NUMBER III MAY 2015 EDITORS ROBERT LUDWIG Robert@CatholicFamilyOnline.com

At the heart of the family, is the mother. Happy Mothers’ Day! In this May issue, as in every issue, CATHOLIC FAMILYTM shares the good news of Catholic education and provides practical, professional advice mothers and their families can use.

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CATHOLIC FAMILYTM is especially happy this month to celebrate the extraordinary devotion to Catholic education of Sister Rosario Delaney – a second “mother” to so many students, teachers, and even principals during her five decades at Holy Infant School – and Ida Wiese – a mother who gave every one of her 13 children the gift of Catholic grade school and high school in St. Louis, for a combined total of 156 years of Catholic education!

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09 Notre Dame High School

41 The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

15 The e-Vangelizer

43 Priory Wins Entrepreneurship Challenge!

The lovely ladies of Notre Dame are May’s school showcase!

The e-Vangelizer makes its debut on Catholic Family!

Frienedy CEO Janel Patterson gives tips for the busy mom!

Saint Louis Priory School junior, Jake Drysdale, wins with his Nanotech Smart Signs!

17 Contests for the Classroom

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18 Left-Over School Supply Collection

45 Around the CYC

19 Holy Infant School

47 Honoring Mike Shannon, a CBC Legend

Borgia senior, Claire Huber, needs your help for a great cause!

Cardinal Dolan’s grade school is our elementary school showcase!

the arts Lights. Camera. Action in the District! Summer Arts Camps!

CBC honors one of their own!

48 Summer is No Time for Relaxing

Saint Louis University Cross Country Coach Tim Bradley gives athletes tips on summer training!

49 Catholic High School Summer Camps 2015 Every camp our Catholic High Schools have to offer this summer!

teen talk 27 Voice of Generation I

Cardinal Ritter sophomore, Justice Banks, reflects on the importance of summer prayer!

around town 57 Circus Flora

Run away this year with Circus Flora!

28 BenedicTEEN

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59 Catholic Family Day at Six Flags Come join us in all of the fun at Six Flags!

29 Heading Home with Sister Rosario

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After fifty years at Holy Infant, Sister Rosario heads back home!

31 One Mom, 156 Years of Catholic Education The Publishers pay tribute to their incredible mothers!

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61 The Underground Realtor

Local Real Estate Agents tell the history of St. Joseph and realtors!

62 Better Living Starts with You

How smarter shopping enhances well-being!

33 New Mom’s Guide 2 Exercise

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35 When Should I get a Mammogram?

63 Baking with Brother Dunstan

36 Come to the Table for Mother’s Day

64 Daddy’s Cookbook ~ Celebrating May

Saint Louis University Hospital’s Dr. Theresa Schwartz gives advice on women’s health issues!

Cardinal Glennon Hospital Pediatrician Dr. Gene LaBarge makes his debut with his monthly column!

youth ministry 37 Has Your Child Experienced SteubySTL? Director of Youth Ministry, Tom Lancia, tells about the 2015 Steubenville Youth Conference!

Brother Dunston, of Saint Louis Priory School, debuts this month with his Strawberry Peach Shortcake!

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25 From the Director’s Chair

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10 Reasons Why We Love the New Pontiff!

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otre Dame High School educates young women to become confident, compassionate Christian leaders. Each student is guided to reach the fullness of her potential and to use her gifts to make a difference in the world around her.

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Notre Dame High School provides a college preparatory program to girls from diverse backgrounds through an environment of differentiated instruction.

In the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and in response to the mission of Jesus in the Catholic tradition, students are educated to integrate lifelong learning, faith, and service into their lives.

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"At Notre Dame, it was easy to balance a variety of classes and extracurricular activities.

Learning how to properly manage time and work is a skill that I will use even beyond college, and I feel prepared thanks to Notre Dame."

-Clare M., Class of 2014

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Offering Opportunities to One-on-One Attention: The Notre Dame Difference

n addition to traditional classes, all Notre Dame students are given time during the school day to participate in these unique learning experiences, designed to provide more personalized attention and teacher interaction. Academics at Notre Dame do not teach to one learning style, but the learning styles of every student. Students at Notre Dame learn the way that is best for them. iPad technology has been adapted to core classes. Our electives such as culinary arts, fashion, marketing, international business, law, graphic design and photography have also incorporated the technology.

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ND's approach to learning is one that works in today’s more demanding educational environment. Students are empowered by options as well as support. With ND’s college-like modular schedule, students develop essential life skills of time management, organization, and self-advocacy. Key components of a Notre Dame education: • LABS AND SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS • STUDENT/TEACHER SESSIONS • ADVISOR APPOINTMENTS

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t Notre Dame, it is believed that through service to others all are answering the Gospel call to “do unto others as we would have them do unto us”.

When ND students serve others, they are truly serving the body of Christ. Through the philosophy of the SSNDs, it is believed that service to others is not an option, but a requirement for living a Christian Life.

Following the mission and values of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, all in the ND community serve, especially to women, youth, and the poor. Notre Dame’s Christian Service Program reflects the values of unity in diversity, community, global justice and responsibility. The program at Notre Dame encourages students to reach outside of themselves and their comfort zones to serve and meet those in need and to transform the world around them.

ARCHBISHOP MAY SERVICE AWARD WINNER Becca Tensing in Nicaragua.

GRADE SCHOOL: Holy Trinity COLLEGE ATTENDING: Maryville University MAJOR: History, Pre-Law BEST ND MEMORY: Participating in our community's Princess Tea. I dressed up as the frog from the Princess & the Frog and one little girl ran up and hugged me. She made me feel so special.

ASHLEY G. WHY I CHOSE ND: I chose ND because the school was very friendly. I saw how many ways there were to be involved here, and I wanted to be involved in as much as possible.

GRADE SCHOOL: St. Simon COLLEGE ATTENDING: Missouri State University MAJOR: Secondary Education BEST ND MEMORY: My favorite memory was senior year's Fall Festival pep rally. The best part was hearing "seniors, make your way down to the gym" over the intercom and our entire senior class sprinting and yelling as loud as we HANNAH R. could down the hall and into the gym.

WHY I CHOSE ND: There wasn't one big reason.

I was most comfortable here. I wasn't nervous or scared to move to high school because I knew I had made the right choice.

GRADE SCHOOL: Immaculate Conception - Columbia, IL COLLEGE ATTENDING: Indiana University MAJOR: Biology, Pre-Med BEST ND MEMORY: My best ND memory is my senior year Fall Festival pep rally, as well as my class winning Fall Festival!

WHY I CHOSE ND: I truly felt at HANNAH P. home when I stepped in the doors the day I shadowed. I felt that I was able to be in an entirely new environment, and be welcomed with open arms.

GRADE SCHOOL: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque COLLEGE ATTENDING: St. Louis University MAJOR: Nursing BEST ND MEMORY: Trying to pack twenty of my friends around a lunch table made for six. I also loved every moment of our Kairos retreat.

WHY I CHOSE ND: I attended a ELLEN D. math competition here in 6th grade and I decided to shadow. I fell in love with the school, the people, the sense of community and acceptance.

GRADE SCHOOL: Assumption COLLEGE ATTENDING: Murray State University MAJOR: Occupational Therapy with a minor in Sociology BEST ND MEMORY: Once during a physics experiment, we threw eggs at a sheet to show they wouldn't crack. Ellen threw an egg that missed the sheet and hit the window! Sister Celine just KATIE Z. said, "Nice going, Ellen."

WHY I CHOSE ND: I chose ND because I love the modular schedule. I also felt right at home when I shadowed.

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GRADE SCHOOL: St. Ferdinand COLLEGE ATTENDING: EmeryRiddle Aeronautical University MAJOR: Engineering/Physics BEST ND MEMORY: Traveling to Portland, Oregon to participate in Racquetball High School Nationals.

WHY I CHOSE ND: I chose ND because an alum wanted to be an JADE L. astronaut, who now works at NASA. Since this is my career goal, this gave me evidence when I was picking my high school that dreams do come true. I also enjoy the modular schedule which allows me to take more courses in subject areas I enjoy.

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t Notre Dame, students have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of different athletic, artistic, and community activities.

All ND girls get the chance to be involved in activities of their choice whether they are a seasoned veteran or an enthusiastic newcomer. Between our award winning athletic teams and artistic ensembles, ND girls are some of the most talented in St. Louis!

Rebel Athletics

The values of teamwork, leadership, work ethic, respect, accountability, perseverance and self-control are among the many Christian values the Athletic Department staff strives to instill in Notre Dame student athletes.

By developing the values, Notre Dame empowers its young women and the lives of anyone they meet.

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Notre Dame offers thirteen sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, lacrosse, golf, field hockey, racquetball, track & field, cross country, softball, cheerleading, and tennis) and is a member of the AAA conference. Athletic Director Mark Bayens says "Notre Dame maintains a no cut policy for freshmen and sophomores. It's important for these girls to be able to play for and represent their high school."

Rebel Arts

The Visual and Performing Arts program is comprised of the Art, Drama, and Music Departments. Classes are offered in Intro and Advanced Acting, Dance-Beginner, Dance-Intermediate, Dance-Advanced, Concert Choir, Show Choir, and a multitude of Art opportunities. A variety of ND’s clubs are based on the arts: Art Club, ND Players, A Capella Club, and Speech Team. Annual performances at Notre Dame include the Fall Play, Spring Musical, Winter Concert and Recital, and Spring Art Show, Concert, and Recital.

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After a nationwide search, the Board of Directors announced the new president Dr. Meghan Bohac – a dedicated alumna, educator, administrator, and NDHS Board member. Dr. Bohac will be returning to her high school, seeking to expand recent success and maintain historic traditions. Of Dr. Bohac, S. Gail says, “As an alumna of Notre Dame High School, Meghan brings a special passion for the values of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She brings her expertise as an educator, as well as her experience in leadership roles on various boards and committees. Her relationships in the community and in local elementary schools and parishes will be a real asset to furthering the mission of educating young women to become confident, compassionate Christian women leaders”

S. GAIL GUELKER, SSND

The president’s responsibilities will include strategic planning; advancing the mission of the school through development, marketing and enrollment initiatives; and maintaining the financial strength of the school. The president and principal will work closely with the leadership of local Catholic feeder schools and parishes in the St. Louis area.

DR. MEGHAN BOHAC

YEAR FOUNDED BY THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME CAMPUS ACRES TOTAL ENROLLMENT YEARLY COURSE OFFERINGS AVERAGE ACT SCORE WEEKLY ADVISOR SESSIONS STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF FACULTY HOLDING MASTERS DEGREES OR HIGHER PERCENT OF NOTRE DAME GRADUATES ATTENDING COLLEGE PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES EARNING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

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$4,675,996 FOUR YEAR VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS (CLASS OF 2014)

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1934 43 215 140 23 1:1 13:1 74% 100% 75%

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otre Dame High School president, S. Gail Guelker SSND, is retiring from her position at the end of June. Sr. Gail's legacy will be her dedication to ensuring that Notre Dame is a strong institution that embodies the ideals of the School Sisters of Notre Dame by making Catholic education and Christ available to young women of diverse backgrounds.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTER The e-Vangelizer is a weekly newsletter published throughout the school year by Sue Brown, Director of Marketing and Community Relations. All Catholic schools and PSR’s are invited to share their Good News of teacher and student success, as well as their efforts and accomplishments in Christian service, stewardship, and evangelization.

On occasion, schools share resources through The e-Vangelizer, and regularly request and offer prayers of support for those in our school communities who are suffering from illness or the loss of a loved one.

The Director also shares marketing information and tips to assist all schools in their efforts to share The Good News in Education--Catholic Schools!

To read The e-Vangelizeronline, visit http://archstl.org/education/ page/e-vangelizer. To subscribe and receive your own copy, write suebrown@archstl.org and request a subscription! It’s free!

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Go, Blues! Go, Cardinals!

Go, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center!

Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Brentwood scored a HIT for Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center with their participation in the Homers for Health program!

SMM’s Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby & Dress Down Day, for a minimum $5 donation, got each participant ten swings at the ball on the tee. (Some got a little coaching, as well!)

The top four participants, two girls and two boys per age group, earning the highest points, will advance to the final Home Run Derby Championship at Forest Park on Friday, May 15, hosted

by Matt Holliday and some of his teammates.

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Margaret M a r y Alacoque Catholic S c h o o l teacher, Cathy Touzinsky, (at left) has been chosen an ULTIMATE BLUES’ FAN for her faithful support of the team, and her use of Blues stats and travels in her classroom. She and her students received a recent special visit from Blues mascot, Louie, to show him how devoted her class and she are to our Blues team.

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A Birthday for Others: An Example for All Maddox M., a kindergarten student at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Oakville, recently set a powerful example for his classmates, for one so young! Instead of presents for his recent Star Wars-themed 6th birthday party, Maddox asked classmates to bring items for St. Francis of Assisi’s St. Vincent De Paul Society, instead.

267 items were donated by his classmates!

His parents, John and Chrissy, are rightly proud of their son. “We were truly humbled by everyone’s generosity. With this great group of kids and parents, we are so proud to be part of the SFA family.”

His teacher, Mrs. Mary Burkhardt, thought the children really displayed the spirit of giving. “Several of his classmates were inspired to do the same when their birthday comes along,” Mrs. Burkhardt reported.

Pictured below, Maddox M., kindergartner at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic school-Oakville, with the donations he and his classmates collected for the parish’s St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Notre Dame High School takes Second in State

The premium artificial turf field is the same product installed for 2014 World Cup Field Hockey, does not include loose crumb rubber, and will be offered for field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer.

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On Tuesday, April 14, Notre Dame High School’s WYSE Team competed at the annual Academic Challenge State Finals sponsored

by WYSE. In their third trip to the state finals in the last four years, Notre Dame had their best finish ever bringing home a second place trophy.

Freshmen Karen Moore won third place medals in both English and Computer Science. The WYSE team is coached by Sister Celine Schumacher, SSND. She commented about the great team effort to achieve this level of achievement. Ten of the fourteen state team members earned a medal at Regionals, Sectionals or State competition. Seven team members earned more than one medal.

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School broke ground on its new artificial turf athletic field on April 15, 2015.

Construction on the project is scheduled to be completed by September, 2015.

The new field will support Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School’s strong athletic history, which includes nine Midwest Field Hockey Championships.

Congratulations on this new facility!

Front (l to r) – Annie Muehlfarth (12), Jeri Oranski (10), Jade Lubinski (12), Karen Moore (9), Abby Froidl (12), Ellen Dalton (12), Madelon Belaska (10) Back (l to r) – S. Celine Schumacher (coach), Trisch Larson (11), Julia King (12), Jacqueline Merkel (11), Sydney Boland (10), Lucia Pistone (11), Zoe Schardan (9), Anna Duda (10)

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Sue Brown is the Director of Marketing and Community Relations at the Catholic Education Center of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. She has been associated with Catholic schools as a parent, and as educator and administrator for 35 years. Sue also serves as the Copy Editor for Catholic Family magazine.

Contests For The Classroom

Win a Free Mad Science Assembly for your school! Write a short essay no more than 300 words on “Why Science is Cool” and submit to Contests@CatholicFamilyOnline.com. One Assembly per month to a lucky school will be awarded. Good Luck! The Winner’s Essay will be published in the next month’s issue of Catholic Family Magazine! Deadline on 10th for each month.

Does your teacher deserve some new school supplies? Submit your teacher’s name, and tell us why he or she is the greatest teacher alive.

Farmers Insurance will supply that teacher with a basketful of goodies for the classroom! Please go to the Contests Tab on our Facebook page to recommend your teacher today! One winner per month!

Does your school club like to eat? Win a free catered meal for your team or club (up to 20). Just go to our Facebook page and submit a short video to tell us why your club or team wants Candicci’s to cater your next meeting! The funniest, most outragious, totally appropriate answers all the better! One winner per month! Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we shall dine!

Moms, do you want to surprise your little one with St. Louis Sweets’ famous cookies designed specifically for any occasion? Just enter Catholic Family’s funniest caption contest every month for your chance to win! A winner will be selected from our Facebook page and website, and printed in the next month’s issue of Catholic Family for the world to laugh!

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Are you in the grades 7- 12th and have something to say? Each month Catholic Family will have a topic you can write about and submit to our Facebook page. Winners will win a $100 scholarship towards their education. Be imaginative, fun, and informative! Each submission must be proof-read and signed by a teacher and parent.

Help Needed!

Washington Overseas Mission project needs left-over school supplies for the children of Honduras!

Claire Huber, a senior at St. Francis Borgia High School, has taken over the project from her mom, Dr. Jackie Miller, and is hoping for the support again this year with donations of left-over school supplies that will be shipped to Honduras and distributed to schools and students in need.

Claire suggests providing collection boxes in schools a few days prior to the last day of school, in which students (and teachers) can place their donations. She requests that collections be delivered to Holy Cross Academy—St. Michael the Archangel Campus in Shrewsbury between 8:00 am and noon on Wednesday, May 27. A volunteer will pick up the supplies that Wednesday afternoon.

If you need collection boxes or more information, contact Claire at 636-432-4020 or claire.jacqueline1324@gmail.com.

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Each year, the Washington Overseas Mission hopes to send a truckload of the following ‘gently used’ or new school supplies including: * crayons * pencil bags/boxes * pencils * pencil sharpeners * colored pencils * notebooks (used pages removed) * markers * construction paper * scissors * unlined paper * erasers * graph paper * glue * paints and other art supplies * glue sticks * story books in Spanish * rulers * backpacks (no tears/broken * folders zippers) * loose leaf paper Uniforms for children in primary grades through grade 6:

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Left-Over School Supply Collection for Honduran Students

* plain white polo or button shirts (short sleeve) * navy shorts, pants, or pleated uniform skirts We do not collect materials that are printed in English or have English instructions (books/ workbooks, etc.). Students and most teachers in Honduras do not speak or read English.

For more information about the WOM School Supplies Drive, contact schoolsuppliesdrive@overseasmission.org

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In Faith, with Love and Respect

Holy infant Catholic School, building on a foundation of academic excellence, in partnership with parents and the parish community, strives to teach as Jesus did – in faith, with love and respect, helping each child to achieve his or her full spiritual and academic potential.

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Our tagline, “Educating for Life’s Journey” and core values (Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Training Leaders, Treasuring Tradition and Transforming Lives) reflect the comprehensive education we endeavor to provide at Holy Infant.

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Mission Statement

As a member of the Congregation of Irish Sisters of Mercy, it has been my privilege to serve the Holy Infant Catholic School community for over five decades – to watch its growth and development and to accompany so many students on their educational and spiritual journeys. One thing that has never changed is the swell of emotion that I feel when I walk our school hallways in the mornings and hear students and teachers praying together during their “Spiritual Bonding Time”. After reciting their formal prayers, the students pray for their needs and the needs of others, from grandma’s knee surgery to the new puppy at home. I am grateful to have the honor of assisting parents in nurturing the faith dimension of their children’s lives as, together, we strive to teach as Jesus did – in faith, with love and respect. ~ Sr. Rosario Delaney, R.S.M.

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Teaching Minds

We prepare students to meet educational challenges now and in the future.

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• Accredited by Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association • Degreed, certified, dedicated teaching staff • Qualified to address special learning needs through a full-time resource team • Highly integrated technology (SmartBoards, computers, iPads) • Higher standardized test scores than the national average • National awards in math, social studies, and handwriting competitions

Touching Hearts

We foster the spiritual growth of our students through teaching and living the Gospel message.

• Daily, formal religious instruction, prayer and devotion.

• Weekly class Masses and Monthly all-school liturgies.

• Service opportunities for students in every grade • “Building Faith Program” for students, faculty, and parents.

• Local and global Mission outreach program • Member of the Missionary Childhood Association.

Training Leaders We provide opportunities for students to recognize and cultivate their leadership potential.

• Ambassadors for Christ Leadership Program • Students “Buddy” and mentoring programs • Bellarmine Speech League, Drama Program, and Liturgical leadership

We share the rich cultural heritage of the Irish Sisters of Mercy and uphold their spiritual mission to serve God’s people through education.

• Catholic identity visible throughout school • Irish Dance/McNamara’s Band We also maintain a traditional structured climate that provides for the development of the whole child in a safe and nurturing environment.

Transforming Lives

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• Self-contained secure building with exterior doors locked and security cameras on campus.

• Resource team works closely with teachers to provide a successful learning environment for all students.

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Treasuring Traditions

We prepare our graduates who are: Empowered by knowledge • Academic Programs: History Day, Vianney Academic Decathlon Contests for Math, Art, and Vocations, Spelling and Geography Bees.

Filled with faith • Inspired by Gospel Values • Active in liturgical worship • Committed to service Cognizant of their God-given talents • Performance Band, Chorale, Choristers, Plays and Musicals • Irish Dance/McNamara’s Band • Sports participation opportunities as they enter the next phase of life’s journey.

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Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school, The unseen, but ever-present teacher in its classes, the model of its faculty, the inspiration of its students.

For more information about Holy Infant School, or to schedule a tour, please contact our School Office at 636.227.0802, ext. 2, or visit our website at www.holyinfantschool.org

(John 6:33)

Northeast Deanery Corpus Christi Procession Sunday, June 7, 2015 1:30 pm Sacred Heart Church Parishioners, Students, Parents, Teachers, First Communicants, Those Recently Baptized or Confirmed, Friends, Neighbors…

ALL ARE WELCOME to participate and witness this ancient tradition of our faith as we celebrate the unity of our schools and parishes,

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Please join the Catholic parishes and schools of the Northeast Deanery at Sacred Heart Church in Florissant on June 7 at 1:30 pm to celebrate Christ’s abiding presence with a Corpus Christi Procession. The Eucharistic Procession will pass through the streets of Florissant until it reaches the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine.  Parking at Sacred Heart Church, 751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant Mo.  A family picnic with food, refreshments and entertainment to follow the procession at the Knights of Columbus Grounds and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine  Buses to return to Sacred Heart for those who need them.

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Gives Life to the World"

ALIVE in CHRIST in North County.

Everyone is invited to donate a non-perishable food item that may be dropped off at the beginning of the procession at Sacred Heart for T.E.A.M. (The Emergency Action Ministry)

Learn More, View Photos from Last Year, and RSVP Online at www.FederationofCatholicSchools.org/corpuschristi St. Angela Merici Parish & School St. Ferdinand Parish & School St. Martin de Porres Parish St. Norbert Parish & School St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish & School St. Sabina Parish

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Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish & School Christ Light of the Nations School Holy Name of Jesus Parish Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & School www.FederationofCatholicSchools.org Sacred Heart Parish & School

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the arts

by Ken Lederle Director of Fine Arts Archdiocese of St. Louis klederle@archstl.org

As a much-anticipated summer break draws near for students, many parents are looking for enriching activities to keep their children engaged and safe while out of the classroom.

Catholic schools have not “cut” Fine Arts programs. They know these programs are not “extras,” but are critical to a well-rounded curriculum.

Summer camps at Catholic high schools are offering exciting learning experiences in art, drama, music and more!

Visit our high schools at their camps and programs this summer, and at High School Nights in September/October, on Open House Day, the first Sunday in November, and online at http://archstl.org/education/page/secondary-schools. High School Night locations and dates will be posted during the summer. Watch for them!

This month, we share the summer programs and events at Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. It’s also a great opportunity to get a look at some of the high schools parents and students will be considering, as the fall application process begins!

BISHOP DUBOURG HIGH SCHOOL

https://www.facebook.com/events/485148511635590/ Swing Dance Camp M-Th June 22-25 from 6:30pm-8pm (girls and boys)- $15 Camp Cavalier M-F June 22-26 from 3pm-6pm (girls & boys entering 7th & 8th grade w/ at least 1 year experience on a band instrument) $60

CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

www.cardinalritterprep.org Praise: Vocal and Spiritual and Cheer/Dance camps for boys or girls entering 3rd-9th grade

CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP http://www.chaminade-stl.org/summer_academy Wheel Throwing Camp M-Th, June 8-12 &15-18 from 9am-11:30am (girls & boys entering grades 3-12, limit 12 students) - $200 Complete Musician Band Camp July 13-17 from 9am-3pm (girls and boys entering grades 5-10) - $200 Total Percussion Band Camp July 20-24 from 9am-3pm (girls and boys entering grades 7-12) - $200 Drama Camp: Chaminade Comedy Camp June 1-5 from 9am-Noon (girls and boys entering grades 4-8) - $150 Drama Camp: Acting- Building the Character June 22-26 from 9am-Noon (girls and boys entering grades 7-12) - $150 Digital Photography Camp 1 July 13 from 9am-Noon (girls and boys entering grades 6-9) - $40* Digital Photography Camp 2 July 14 from 9am-Noon (girls and boys entering grades 6-9) - $40* *(Enroll in both digital photography camps for $70)

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

http://www.cbcsummeracademy.org/ Band Camp June 8-12 & June 15-19 – 8am-11am (boys entering 6-8 grade) - $100/week Theater Camp June 15-19 & June 22-26 – 8am -11am (boys entering 6-8 grade) - $100/week Enrichment Classes 11:45-2:50pm - includes two 80-minute classes daily - $150/week Rock ‘n’ Roll History June 8-12 or June 22-26 Painting June 8-12 or June 22-26 3D Art Studio June 8-12 or June 15-19 Juggling June 8-12, June 15-19 or June 22-26 Design (visual art) June 15-19 or June 22-26 Broadcasting June 15-19 or June 22-26

COR JESU ACADEMY https://www.corjesu.org/camps Creative Crafts June 8-12 from 8am-10am (girls entering grades 5-8) $125 ($150 after May 15) Express Yourself! June 15-19 from 10:15am -12:15pm (girls entering grades 5-8) - $100 ($125 after May 15) Let’s Get Dramatic… Put a Little Drama in Your Life June 8-12 from 10:15am-12:15 pm OR June 15-19 from 8-10am (girls entering grades 5-8) - $100 ($125 after May 15) Say Cheese! In Ins and Outs of Digital Photography M-F, June 8-12 from 8-10am or M-F June 15-19 from 8-10am (girls entering grades 1-8) - $125 ($150 after May 15)

Concert Dates

2 Spring Concert Rosati-Kain High School Gym 3 Art Show Notre Dame High School 3 Spring Concert and Dance Recital Notre Dame High School 3 Spring Band Concert Chaminade College Prep Viragh Center for the Arts 6 Spring Concert and Art Show Bishop DuBourg High School Gym 7 Advanced Drama Showcase Chaminade College Prep Viragh Center for the Arts 7-9 Welcome Back:Songs of the 70s & 80s St. Joseph Academy Performing Arts Theater 17 Festival of the Arts Barat Academy 17 Spring Concert St. Dominic High School Theater

7:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm

Summer Fine Art Contests

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra Youth for Youth Commission Program

High School Junior and Seniors http://duckbrand.com/promotions/stuck-at-prom/

The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest challenges students to create and accessorize their prom outfits with duct tape, then wear them to prom for a chance to win scholarship cash prizes ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 (seven runners up will receive $500).

The school that hosted a winning couples’ prom will also receive the same prize amount for that winner. Due June 1

Grades 2-5 http://www.amvets.org/programs/americanism/

Students create free-hand drawings of the American flag using pen, pencil, crayon, paint or any combination of these media. Prizes range from $50 - $100 for 2nd through 5th grade. 2015-16 theme: “What does flag protection mean to me?” Due July 1

AMVETS “Americanism” Flag Coloring Contest

Grades K-1 http://www.amvets.org/programs/americanism/ Students color the American Flag template. Prizes range from $25 - $75 for Kindergarten through 1st grade. Due July 1

DESMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

http://www.desmet.org/grade-school-summer-programs.html Exploring the 3rd Dimension June 1-5 or June 22-27 from 8:3011:30am (boys entering grades 5-8) - $100 (materials included) Music Making 101: Creating, Sequencing and Recording June 1-5 from Noon-3pm (boys entering grades 6-8) - $100

DUCHESNE HIGH SCHOOL http://www.duchesne-hs.org/grade-school-academic-camps.html Boys and Girls Arts Camp “THE Mouse and More” June 22-26, entering 4 grade from 5-6:30pm; entering 6 grade from 6:30-8pm - $55 Danceline Camp June 8-11, 8:30-11am (girls entering grades 1-8) $60

JOHN F. KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

http://www.kennedycatholic.net A Cappella Camp - $65 July 13-17 from 11am-2pm (girls and boys entering grades 5-8) Theatre Camp - $200 June 11-19 from 10am-2pm (girls and boys entering 5-8 grade)

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL http://www.ndhs.net/s/999/index.aspx?sid=999&gid=1&pgid=424 Rebel Clef - Song and Dance June 1-5 from 9-11:30am (girls entering grades 5-8) - $75 Storytelling June 8-11 from Noon- 2pm (girls entering grades 5-9) $60 ND Summer STEAM June 15-18 from Noon-2pm (girls entering grades 5-8) - $60

ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL

AMVETS “Americanism” Poster Contest

http://www.borgiasummercamps.com/index.cfm Drama Camp June 8-12 from 8-11am (boys & girls entering grades 5-9) - $55 Starry Knights Dance Camp June 8 and 9 from 5:30-7:30pm (boys and girls entering grades K-8) - $30

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

http://www.stjosephacademy.org/about/summer_at_sja Angel Art June 15-19 from 8:30-11:30am (girls entering grades 6-8) $150 Creative Dramatics Camp June 22-26 from 8:30-11:30am (girls entering grades 6-8) - $150 Dance Camp July 6-10 from 8:30-11:30am (girls entering grades 6-8) - $150

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL http://www.sluh.org/academics/summercampsandprograms/ Acting: Improvisation June 8-July 2 from 8am-10am (girls and boys entering grade 7) - $175

ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL http://www.stpius.com/03-04-15-summer-camps.html Art Camp June 1-5 from 10am-Noon (for boys and girls entering grades 5-8) OR 12-2pm (for boys and girls entering grades 9-12) - $50 Theater Camp Mon-Fri, June 15-19 from 9:30am-Noon (for boys and girls entering grades 5-9) - $50

URSULINE ACADEMY

http://www.ursulinestl.org Summer Performing Arts Camp: Seussical Jr. M-Sat, June 22-27 from 8am- 5pm (boys and girls K-8) - $350

VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL http://www.vdoh.org/page.cfm?p=8808 From Broadway to LA July 6-10 from 7:30am – 3:30pm (for boys and girls grades PreK-6) - $275

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(all camps for girls entering grades 6-8) www.rosati-kain.org Introduction to Chorus June 1-4 from 9-11:30am - $100 Introduction to Theatre June 8-11 from 9-11:30am - $100 Beginner Instrumental June 15-18 from 12:45-3pm - $100 Advanced Instrumental June 15-18 from 3:15-5:15pm - $100 Photography June 15-18 from 9-11:30am - $110 Dance June 22-25 from 12:45-3pm - $100

ST. FRANCIS BORGIA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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For composers under the age of 21 http://www.pacomusic.org/paco_wp/youth-foryouth

PACO’s Youth for Youth commission program is an exciting project bringing the music of today’s young composers together with our talented young musicians. Each season, PACO commissions a brand new work from a composer under the age of 21, which is then rehearsed intensively and performed on our fourth subscription concert in June. If the composer can attend enough rehearsals, they will be invited to conduct their piece in rehearsal and in concert. In addition, the new composition is taken with PACO on tour – both our annual trip to Dunsmuir and Ashland as well as our international tours. Due in May

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by Justice Denzel Banks Cardinal Ritter College Prep

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W

ith the school year quickly coming to an end, and the summer months fast approaching, there will be a lot of free time we as students will have. Although there will be plenty of time for fun and games, it will be important not to lose sight of our faith. During the summer months, our faith can guide us in every move or decision we will have to make. Keeping our faith at the forefront of what we do will be essential, because sometimes idle time can lead to questionable behavior. If there is no solid foundation built with faith, then judgment calls of what is right and what is wrong may come into question. As long as there is faith involved, the more likely the right choice will be made in a situation where it is tested.

Over the course of the summer, staying involved in the community and in the church will be extremely important. Being active in the community and in the church will be a constant

reminder of keeping focused and not losing sight of your faith. Along with staying active in the church and in the community, it will be important to surround yourself with positive people. This will include family and friends that are able to relate to, and/ or at least, understand your faith.

Faith can be helpful not only during the course of decision making, but also helpful when guiding personal reflection; especially for the upcoming school year.

Keeping your faith over the summer is not difficult to do. As long as you develop a routine that is guided in your faith, every decision that is made should fall into place. Faith is not something that comes easily, nor is it something that can disappear overnight. If your faith has always been strong, then it is only expected that your faith will become stronger, especially if it is tested during the summer months. If staying connected with the community and with the church

is made a top priority, then there is definitely no reason why one’s faith should not be strengthened.

The summer months can be filled with fun, festivities and games on one end, and on the other hand, it can be a time of reflection and decision making that can test the faith of any student with idle time on their hands.

Developing a routine to keep focus will be an important part in making sure your faith is considered in every decision that is made. Amongst all the plans that may be mapped out, below are five of the essentials that should to be included during the course of the summer to keep your faith: To-Do-List 1) Volunteer/Perform Community Service 2) Read the Bible 3) Attend weekly Bible Study 4) Spend time with family and friends that are positive 5) Personal Reflection

My name is Justice Denzel Banks and I am a sophomore at Cardinal Ritter Prep. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, drawing, and doing standup comedy. As part of community service, I tutor kids at Loyola Academy which is really close to my school. The best part about attending Cardinal Ritter Prep is that it teaches me how to become a better leader.

I am currently running track on the school’s track team. It helps me to get active with a few of my classmates and stay in good shape.

I am proud to be a student at Cardinal Ritter Prepbecause if I hadn’t attended Cardinal Ritter Prep, I wouldn’t have learned to become a better man.

The Different Kinds of Monks

by Father Augustine Wetta, Saint Louis Priory School

Who was Saint Benedict and what is the Rule?

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ight around the beginning of the fifth century, A.D., a teenager named Benedict was bored with his classes. He was studying law. His father was wealthy and influential.

This was a smart, charismatic kid, and he seemed destined for greatness.

But he hated school.

It wasn’t so much that he had anything against learning, per se; it was just that the whole business felt like a waste of time.

And the more he learned, the less he liked it. He was training to go into politics, but the world seemed to be going down the tubes. There were gangs of kids in the street armed to the teeth, there were endless, bloody wars being fought all over the world, and a sudden influx of terrible diseases for which there were no known cures. There were scandals in politics and scandals in the Church. In short, the World (with a capital ‘W’) was a big

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here was an old monk in my monastery who used to joke at the start of every Lent that he was going to fast whenever he wasn’t hungry. His point, I think, was that all of us love the rules that are easy to obey, but find reasons to disobey when the rules get difficult.

Saint Benedict doesn’t have much patience for this kind of hypocrisy. He utterly despises

So he ran away. But he didn’t do what most teenagers do when they run away. He didn’t join the circus or find his fortune in The Big City. Instead, he went to live in a cave on the side of a mountain.[1] The long and short of it is that he spent three years in more or less total isolation, just praying. Ironically, all this praying made him rather famous. People started coming to him for advice. And the next thing he knew, there were hundreds of guys living in the same mountains, trying to do the same thing. Folks even invented a name for them: the monakoi—the lonely men—or in modern English, monks. Many years later, he wrote a little book on how to be a monk, which came to be known as The Rule.

[1] The story is, of course, more complicated than this, so if you want all the details, read The Dialogues of Saint Gregory the Great.

wannabes—the do-it-yourselfers who make up their own rules as they go…or worse yet, make up rules that just happen to coincide with what they’re already doing.

I teach Theology at Priory. Not long ago, a kid raised his hand and point-blank declared that the Church’s teaching on Purgatory was stupid. Frankly, I think he was just trying to get a rise out of me, but before I could answer, the kid in front of him turned around and said, “So who died and made you pope?”

I couldn’t have said it better myself. Unless you are truly convinced that you are holier, wiser, and smarter than the combined resources of the entire Catholic Church, you might as well concede that the pope speaks with more authority than you do.

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It is well known that there are four kinds of monks. The first kind is the Cenobite, that is, the monk who lives under a rule and an Abbot. The second kind is that of Anchorites, or Hermits—those who, trained for combat in the desert, are able, with the help of God, to fight evil single-handed, without the help of others. But a third, and most despicable class of monks is that of the Sarabites, who, living without a shepherd, make their own cloister, not in the Lord’s sheepfold, but in their own. The gratification of their desires is their law; because what they like, they call holy, but what they happen to dislike, they call unlawful. There is, in fact, a fourth class of monks which we call Gyrovags. These socalled monks keep constantly moving, staying three or four days at a time in different cells as guests. Always roving and never settled, they indulge their passions and the cravings of their appetite, and are in every way worse than the Sarabites. It is better to pass these over in silence than to speak of their most wretched life.

~ The Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter One

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In class a few days later, the same kid raised his hand. When I called on him, he turned around to the rest of the group and said, “I see you guys at parties and on the weekends. You’re no holier than anyone else. At least I’m true to myself.” There’s a part of me that has to admire a kid like this. He certainly had the courage of his convictions, and I congratulated him on that.

[1] The problem was that he actually didn’t know what his convictions were. After all, anyone can claim to be true to himself.

If you want to do something really courageous and admirable, try being true to someone better than yourself—like, say, Jesus.

[1] Tom is in college now, and stirring up just as much trouble there as he stirred up back in high school—except that he discovered he could make much more trouble by defending the Church’s teachings!

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Father Augustine Wetta is a Benedictine monk and a teacher at the Saint Louis Priory School. He has two degrees in Theology from Oxford University, a BA in Classics from Rice University, and a Masters in English from Middlebury College. He teaches Classics and English, and coaches Rugby. Before joining Saint Louis Abbey, he worked as a professional juggler, a beach lifeguard and as an archaeologist in both Greece and Rome. He raises carpenter ants, carnivorous plants, and owns one of J.R.R. Tolkein’s scarves. He blogs on the Rule of Saint Benedict for kids (BenedicTEEN.blogspot.com).

Heading Home with Sister Rosario by

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When you think of the staples in St. Louis Catholic Education, there are so many incredible people that come to mind.

There are those who have given up so much for so many, and never realizing what an imprint they have left on the students and families they have touched.

These are educators who work tirelessly for less pay than their counterparts in the public system, just because they value teaching in a Catholic school where they can share their faith. These are members of the clergy who have dedicated their lives to spreading the Word to families across the world, and to teaching generations the true meaning of being a good Catholic.

But there are some that walk among these heroes that leave a little bit bigger imprint. There are some that will never be forgotten by those they have touched, and walk higher than the giants. Sister Rosario Delaney, of Holy Infant School, is such a person. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting her can automatically feel her radiance, and can call her a friend for life. After 50 years at the same school, Sister Rosario Delaney has made this year her last year in the United States, and is traveling back to a country she left a half of a century ago.

From Jail to Chief Life was simple in the little fishing town of Clogerhead, County Louth, Ireland.

With the Irish Sea on one side, and farmland on the other, Sister Rosario and her four siblings had the beauty

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of the seaside town as a playground.

“Times were different then,” Sister reflects. “You could walk freely as a young child. Everyone knew you, and watched out for you. You could spend all day at the beach, and be home by dinner, even as a young child. But I was the oldest, and it was my responsibility to watch after my brothers and sisters.

We had a glorious time gallivanting and exploring our town.”

Ireland was a young country in Sister Rosario’s childhood, having earned independence a few years earlier from England. The country was emerging as an up-and-coming state from the horrors of World War II. “We didn’t have luxuries in Ireland. We weren’t impoverished, but our country was emerging socially and financially away from English rule. It was a great time to be Irish.”

While most in her village lived in row houses that crowded the streets, her family spent their nights living above the local jail. “My father was the local constable, so we lived at the jailhouse. I always tease my kids at the school that I was in jail back in Ireland, and if they did not behave...”

Today, Sister Rosario is the Honorary Chief of Police for Ballwin.

Born in the Faith “Everything I am today I owe to my parents,” Sister Rosario reminisces. Her

parents were staunch Irish Catholics that lived their faith and the teachings of the Church. “Faith was important to our family. We grew up with great love and nurturing.”

As a police chief, her father would offer prayers to those he arrested, and made sure that a priest was offered to those who wished to go to Confession.

“My parents and family were strong in the Catholic faith. We were protected by our family, our parish, and God.”

A Teacher is Born The children had to walk a mile every morning to the four-room school that was separated by genders. Even as a young girl, people saw the fire in Sister Rosario for teaching and serving. “I knew I was being groomed to be in the cloth. My teachers would always use me to help teach the others in the class in their absence. I was chosen to read the prayers for our morning school Mass.

They saw something in me that I did not see quite yet.

“I tell my students that do not like Social Studies, that I began teaching in the sixth grade,” laughed Sister Rosario. “I guess you can say that my family, my teachers, and God had this master plan for me to become a nun and a teacher at such an early age. Everything in life was forming me for this.”

The Shrine of Knock Sister Rosario spent her high school days at a Sisters of Mercy school in a nearby town. “I was so impressed by the Sisters.

They were so dedicated to the faith and teaching. There was a Sister that I grew fond of that had just returned from Egypt. We went to morning Mass every day together. She taught me so much of the path that was to become my life.”

But it wasn’t until she graduated that Sr. Rosario finally understood the path that God had chosen for her. “My father took me to the Shrine of Our Lady of

On the way home, her father stopped off at a pub. An old man--a stranger--looked at her father and shouted, “I think she is going to be a nun!” It was then that Sister Rosario really knew her life had just changed.

Most young ladies have to be interviewed to enter the convent. Sister Rosario’s experience was a little different than most. “The Reverend Mother did not ask me any questions, she just simply told me I was going to be a nun, and that was that. God walked with me all the way!”

Coming to America

“My first week was spent in Boston with a host family. I was in my twenties, and had a wild sense of adventure,” Sister Rosario smiled. “I thought all of America was like this great bustling city of Boston, little did I know…”

A week later she was sent to Ballwin, Missouri, a small rural town on the outskirts of St. Louis. “I thought Ballwin would be like New York. In 1964, it was

The adjustment from a three-story convent in Ireland to a small house on Nancy Place was a shock, and the residents of the parish took great fun with their new nun. “They teased me because of my thick Irish accent, and the way I pronounced some words differently than they do here in America. We all had a lot of laughs as the students and parishioners tried to imitate me. To get back at them, I made them do the Celtic Dance for me, a tradition that has lasted for decades.”

One of the fondest memories of her early life in Ballwin was the first field trip at Holy Infant. “They handed me this piece of fried chicken, and I didn’t know what to do with it. Everyone was eating the chicken with their hands, and I had never seen such a thing! We would never do that back in Ireland! We all had so much fun with that.”

The Cardinal Sister Rosario’s first year at Holy Infant School saw the last year of its most famous alumni. “There has been this misconception of me and ‘Tim,’ (now Cardinal Timothy Dolan) that I was his teacher. It has been reported so many times that we just let it be. The truth is that I never taught him, but have grown to be one of my truest friends in life.”

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, of the Archdiocese of New York, has been there for the whole 50 years for Sister Rosario.

The two have traveled across continents to visit one another, and each other’s families.

“We have had many escapades together.

None was more memorable than to meet Pope John Paul II in the Vatican. Tim will always be a dear friend, and will stay close to my heart.”

Fifty Years For the past five decades, Sister Rosario has been made the Honorary Chief of both the Fire and Police Departments of Ballwin, and she has been recognized on the floor of the Missouri State House of Representatives under House Resolution 2729, and awarded the Catholic Identity Award. But her true testament has been to the thousands of lives she has touched in St. Louis and beyond.

Now, she is leaving a country that she has called home for two-thirds of her life, to return to a now “strange country” that she once called home. “I am venturing into the unknown. The transition in going back is filled with sadness...it is much harder going back than it was to come.”

But her sense of adventure will continue in the old country. “I can’t wait to travel and see a lot of the things that I missed all these years, and discover new places.”

Her legacy at Holy Infant will be remembered for generations to come, as those generations that she had taught tell the stories of Sister Rosario and her strange accent and Celtic dancing.

Cardinal Dolan summed up life with Sister Rosario in his book, A People of Hope: The Challenges Facing the Catholic Church and the Faith That Can Save It. “Forty years ago, if not longer, I was in the seminary... She was a young sister at Holy Infant at the time. She was an excellent first grade teacher, very effective. One day she kept a little girl after school to help her with her reading, knowing that the girl came from a very troubled and dysfunctional family. She noticed that the girl kept looking at her, and so finally she asked, “Haley, why do you keep looking at me?” The girl said, “Sister, are you married?” This is a little first grader, and Sister Rosario replied, “No, I’m not married.” The girl said, “Oh, good, then you belong to all of us.”

Yes, Sister Rosario does!

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At Sister Rosario’s 50th Anniversary celebration, Cardinal Dolan made the trek back to his old school for his friend, and gave the opening speech. “God continues to give us angels. You’ve been an angel to us. The school that she has loved and cherished and labored for comes together to say, ‘God is good,’ because

God gave us Sister Rosario.” He went on to state, “She just represents what is most joyful, and hopeful, and loving, and serving in the Church”

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After graduation from the convent, and her training as a teacher, Sister Rosario was sent to a convent on the beach in Ireland. Nine months later, she was sent to the United States on a request from Bishop Flavin of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The world of this twentysomething nun changed forever!

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New Mom’s Exercise health & wellness

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appy Mother’s Day to both the experienced moms and the new mommies out there! Enjoy your special day!

Especially as new mommies, our minds and bodies go through a lot. We are often hard on ourselves because of the weight gained through pregnancy, or because we are too exhausted to work out. We need to remember to be grateful for what our bodies are capable of, and what they have been through.

After I had given birth to my first daughter, a clergy member came to visit my room at Mercy, and gave me little slip of paper with the following prayer on it….

The Most Important Person on earth is a mother.

She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral.

She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any Cathedral--a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body.

The angels have not been blessed with such a grace.

They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to heaven.

Only a human mother can.

Mothers are closer to God, the Creator, than any other human creature.

God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation...what on God’s earth is more glorious than this— TO BE A MOTHER!

This prayer has been on my refrigerator for eight years now, and reminds me to be grateful for what my body has done...3 times!

So, you are looking to get back to exercising after the rest and recovery! A good place to start is with a good stroller! I always suggest a jogging stroller with a swivel front wheel, or at least the option to do so. The bigger tires will make it much easier to do sidewalks, and are much easier if you are going to jog and want to just guide your stroller and not do so much pushing. I recommend the BOB (shown below). I’ve had about ten strollers in my time, and this is my

favorite.

So start with just walking.

Of course, be sure you have gotten the okay from your doctor and follow safety precautions. If using a jogger, be sure to have the infant seat adaptor.

Walking for 20 minutes will burn some calories, get your heart pumping, and boost your mood. It’s also important to get the baby used to riding in the stroller from the beginning, especially if you plan on doing regular walking/ running.

A few things you can do with the stroller:

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Walk or Jog - Use on e arm to steer and pump one ar m alongside your body. Switch arms often.

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Exercises Holding your Baby (Lower Body)

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Wall Sit - Sit on a wall with your baby on your lap. Knees should be at 90 degrees. Try to hold for 30 seconds, and work up to a min ute. We like to play patty cake with these!

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Always be patient with your body post-baby. There is a lot going on in there. These exercises will help you get started working out while involving your baby. No guilt! Soon you will be ready for a “stroller bootcamp” or 5k. Happy Mother’s Day, Fit Moms!

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When Should I Get A MAMMOGRAM?

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t is a question those of us who treat breast cancer hear all too often--when should I start getting mammograms?

According to all major society guidelines that we follow from a surgical or radiology standpoint, the gold standard recommendations are to start screening mammograms at the age of 40, and continue them every year for as long as you are healthy. However, there is a lot of conflicting information that may leave women scratching their heads. For instance, there are some guidelines that suggest waiting until the age of 50 to start screening mammograms on an every-other-year basis. Unfortunately, 50 percent of all breast-cancer related deaths are in women under the age of 50. Women who develop breast cancer in this younger age group tend to have more aggressive, faster-growing, more deadly cancer—which makes early diagnosis in these women even more important, and highlights the importance of screening mammography.

We know that not all breast cancer acts the same. There are some breast cancers that may never cause a survival issue for a patient, but we have no way to predict which cancers will progress in an aggressive fashion, and which ones will be more indolent. In order to ensure we are offering safe and effective management options for everyone, we use organized treatment strategies based on well-designed studies with research-centered guidelines.

The most effective breast cancer screening tool is yearly mammograms starting at age 40. Mammograms are the only breast imaging studies that have been shown to improve breastcancer related survival, and they are truly the best screening option available.

However, regardless of your age, any changes in your breast exam should be brought to the attention of your physician for further testing. In addition,

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you should discuss your family history with your physician to determine if additional screening strategies would be beneficial to you.

For more information about breast cancer treatment, visit sluhospital.com or call 314-577-6024 to speak with a representative from the Breast Imaging Center at Saint Louis University Hospital.

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What if I were to tell you there is a simple intervention available? It is most likely already in place within your home, and that it has been proven to lower stress, improve psychological wellbeing, decrease prevalence of obesity/ disordered eating, and improve school performance for your kids. It’s likely you’ve tried this intervention recently, and maybe even found it to be truly enjoyable. This sounds like a no brainer, right? What could it be? Protein shakes?

A new high-end juicer? The latest selfhelp book?

The answer is the shared family meal.

How often does your family actually sit down together and share a meal with each other? Sadly, the majority of American families are in the minority, and don’t have this nightly ritual in place. Interestingly, there is quite a large amount of research on the benefits of the shared family meal, in particular its

relationship to one of the most pressing medical concerns of this generation: obesity. Based on this research, we’ve learned that children and adolescents who share three or more mealtimes per week are significantly less likely to be overweight, eat unhealthy foods or have disordered eating. This is huge news, but there is more to the family meal than eating habits alone.

When we physically sit down as a family unit, and make the intentional decision to be with each other, our worlds open up. We learn about the funny story at school, or the tough test that half the class failed, or the fears about upcoming baseball tryouts. We remind ourselves and teach our children how to sit, how to listen, and how to be present. We thank the cooks, and we groan when we

remember it’s our turn to do the dishes.

The most magical part of this admittedly “Norman Rockwell” scenario is the time spent together. The one thing our children constantly thirst for is our time.

The shared family meal is an opportunity to give and to receive the gift of time, requiring nothing more than being present to each other.

As Mother’s Day approaches, and you are scrambling to pick up flowers or a massage gift certificate, perhaps an even better gift would be the promise to each other, to our mothers, grandmothers, wives, and other significant women in our lives, to share more meals with each other over the months to come.

We might find it’s just what the doctor ordered!

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ife as a professional, parent, and spouse can be busy, and lead to times of high stress. It is important to recognize that many of us are involved with some combination of these three vocations. Each day can be a complicated algorithm of balancing the duties of one’s profession with other needs outside of our workplace. My home life during the week is a mix of community organization obligations, helping with the latest homework assignments, and chauffeuring to and from soccer practices. We have become accustomed to hard work, and busy days and nights. How can families learn to decompress together, relieve some of the day’s tensions, and reconnect as a unit?

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As students wrap up the school year, and look towards summer, one event that thousands of teens will be excited to attend is the Steubenville Mid-America Youth Conferences.

Each year, the Office of Youth Ministry (OYM) hosts two youth conferences in conjunction with Franciscan University on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. These conferences strive to bring teens closer to Christ through engaging music, dynamic speakers, small group sharing, the Mass, Confessions, and Eucharistic Adoration.

Before I started working for the OYM, I took teens from my parish to these conferences every year. As a youth minister, I was blessed to see God working in their hearts over the weekend in so many different ways. Every teenager is different,

but their need for Christ’s Love and Truth is the same. Everyone is seeking happiness and purpose in their life, and this weekend shows, and strengthens for the teens, that it is found through Jesus Christ.

The Steubenville conferences will be held on the second and third weekends of July. Currently we have over 3,600 people registered for July 10-12 and over 4,100 for July 17-19, with space still available for both weekends. The conference theme is “Limitless,” which is taken from John 10:10, “I came that you might have life and have it abundantly.”

The teens will hear from a number of nationally-known speakers like Brian Kissinger, Ennie Hickman, Matt Fradd, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Leah Darrow, and much more! The music, lead by the Adam Bitter Band, is a key element of both weekends,

but the highlight of the weekend is always Jesus, in Eucharistic Adoration, and in the Mass! There is nothing more powerful than to be in an arena, full of teenagers in complete silence, and focused on Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

This year, we are also launching our new website called SteubySTL365. com, in order to allow teens to live the conference all year round. Not only will teens benefit from this site, but parents can also experience parts of the conferences from home through pictures, videos, blogs, and live-streaming coverage!

For more information about Steubenville Mid-America, visit SteubySTL.com, SteubySTL365. com, STLyouth.org, or contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 314-7927650.

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The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

by Janel Patterson, CEO of Frienedy

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ith Mother’s Day right around the corner, I look forward to spending quality time with my kids on that special day. What I really love is how hard my kids work to make the day wonderful. It’s the little things that matter most…the handwritten cards, the burned bagel for breakfast in bed, the offers to unload the dishwasher (sorta…halfway…until a text or Snapchat distracts them) or take the dog for a walk, (down the driveway and back, with phone in one hand and leash in the other) so I can “relax”…

What I’ve noticed, as my kids have acquired their own digital devices, is how hard it is to compete for their time. I am forever telling them, “Look up from your phone when you speak to me, please.” Couple that with busy schedules, and I am also forever on a mission for a family dinner together. So, naturally, I have my heart set on a relaxing dinner together with some meaningful conversation on Mother’s Day.

hear her phone vibrate better than my voice booming up the stairs.

As she was bounding into the kitchen, my phone started dinging. I had a text.

I made the mistake of the evening looking at that text. It was work-related and appeared urgent, so I wandered into the living room to respond. One text led to another. Twenty minutes later, my thumbs are still flying. My head snapped up to the sound of, "Mom, are you coming?" I replied, "Yes, just hang on a minute while I finish this one last response. It's urgent! I've been trying to catch this person all day."

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A recent family dinner experience taught me a lesson. My kids are not the only ones hijacked by their devices. Perhaps it was a wake-up call for me, as a mother.

I’m awake now. This lesson is my gift to you. Happy Mother’s Day! It’s family dinner night, and I’m eating my words…

Yes, I did eat my words…for dinner tonight. Because for months, or maybe even a few years, I have harped and whined about how hard it is to get everyone together for dinner. Every night, it seems there are practices, meetings, someone not home for some reason. Tonight was our chance. No evening events, dinner ready, two out of three kids loitering in the kitchen.

I texted (Yes, I admit doing this.) my oldest daughter in her upstairs bedroom to let her know dinner was ready. This is one of the perks of the digital age, I suppose, and it’s more effective than yelling, since she seems to be able to

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What seemed like mere seconds lapsed, and I heard dishes clanking together and water running in the sink. I jumped up, realizing just how much time had indeed passed, and went into the kitchen to survey the damage. My family dinner night was pretty well over. One child was clearing the table, all except for my place setting. My husband was helping another clean off dishes. The third was bounding upstairs to finish homework.

And, where was I? Standing in the kitchen holding my phone. I had missed

out on an entire (and, oh, so rare) family dinner over a business text conversation that absolutely could have waited, if I would have just put dinner first, and responded to the text afterwards. It felt like I missed my own birthday party.

Of course I apologized profusely to everyone, and it didn't seem to be a big deal at all. But, that is actually the problem. That it wasn't a big deal. And that I set the example for behavior that I wouldn't accept from my kids. Family dinners are rare. They are a time to catch up and communicate and connect. They ARE a big deal. I'm taking my lumps through my own guilt, as you can probably tell! But, I'm also a firm believer that mistakes can be blessings, if you learn from them.

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I guess even we, as parents, can get “sucked in” to the convenience of immediate communication in the electronic world. Moreover, it's so easy to get distracted by all of the communication threads and news feeds we are plugged into! I don't want to be that parent!

So here's what this Mother’s Day dinner is going to look like.

Aside from people and food, nothing else will be welcome at the table. No phones. No iPads.

No dogs lurking underneath. It will be a rare experience—eye contact and idle thumbs. I may or may not have gotten better at identifying my kids by the tops of their heads, so I relish the idea of time for genuine conversation, smiles and facial expressions I can see!

Sounds simple. Not sure why I didn't think of it sooner. Maybe it was because I haven't had to eat my words for dinner before. They didn't taste very good. And, they make terrible leftovers.

Being present for this Mother’s Day dinner is a wonderful gift to give, as well as to get. We can get our social feeds and digital conversations back, but we won’t ever be able to get our kids back.

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PRIORY WINS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE

Saint Louis Priory School junior, Jake Drysdale, won the 30 Day Entrepreneurship Challenge, co-hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization of St. Louis, Independent Youth, and MasterCard, for his Nanotech Smart Signs™that apply NASA-used nanotechnology to reduce air pollution from car exhaust.

The 30 Day Entrepreneurship Challenge sparks high school students’ entrepreneurial spirit by challenging them to create an innovative, feasible business idea that is ready for launch within 30 days. At the conclusion of the 30 days, a panel of judges selected one team from each of twelve schools to participate in the Showcase Event at the City Museum, where the students gave pitch speeches, PowerPoint presentations, and answered questions from a blue-ribbon panel of judges, including the Director of Saint Louis University’s Center for Entrepreneurship.

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Teams from SLUH and Ursuline also participated in the Showcase Event. The top five teams were Priory, Clayton High, Kirkwood High, Soldan International, and Gateway STEM. “Too often, teens believe that becoming an entrepreneur is a dream that is unattainable, especially as a kid,” said Tanya Hamilton, the founder and executive director of Independent Youth. “We believe the Challenge allows students to move beyond the conceptual stage and begin to fully understand what it means to be an entrepreneur. With this, we hope to help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and spark the entrepreneurial spirit that may lie within them.”

For 1st Place, Jake Drysdale received a $2,000 cash prize, scholarship to Saint Louis University’s Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy, mentorship from Independent Youth, and year-long membership to Lab1500.

Jake Drysdale was mentored by Priory alumni and St. Louis entrepreneurs, Matt Wagner, and Harlee Sorkin, and Priory alumnus and Technology Director, Gabe Santa Cruz.

HOW NANOTECH SMART SIGNS WORK Nanotech Smart Signs™work by accelerating the natural process of photocatalytic oxidation.

Photocatalytic oxidation uses UV light from the sun and oxygen and humidity in the air to break down organic pollutants, including air pollutants from car exhaust.

Nanotech Smart Signs™accelerate this natural photocatalytic oxidation process so that air pollutants are broken down in seconds, instead of weeks, months, or years.

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THE WINNING PITCH

»» In London, where I used to live, nanotechnology coating that reduces air pollution from cars is being sprayed on buildings and delivery trucks. Here in the U.S., NASA sprays this nanotechnology coating on buildings at their Stennis Space Center and the Miami Dolphins use it at their football stadium. »» My company uses the very same nanotechnology to coat vinyl signs at schools to create cleaner air for students and teachers. My signs would also be great at cultural institutions, where students go, such as the St. Louis Science Center and the City Museum! »» For $1/sqft for the nanotechnology coating, plus the cost of the sign, I can make thi sign any size for any school, and have it ready to hang a week from today.

»» According to the American Lung Association, the most frequent harmful health effects from air pollution are asthma attacks, particularly to children. »» My signs will be placed at school student pick-up and drop-off points where cars line up and idle. »» One 100 sqft sign can remove an amount of air pollution equivalent to 500 car trips per year between Priory and Starbucks, 1.3 miles away.

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»» My company makes signs that reduce air pollution from car exhaust.

»» Priory is buying 12 banner signs. I have also made sample signs for the President of the St. Louis Science Center, Mr. Bert Vescolani.

»» No other company in the world is selling signs like this.

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the “BUZZ” around the CATHOLIC YOUTH COUNCIL Buzz Swanston has been an Assistant Sports Director for CYC Sports for the past 5 years. He grew up playing CYC soccer and baseball, has coached many different teams and has assisted his wife, Genie, as the parish volleyball director. They have 4 grown children who all played a variety of CYC sports. He believes CYC sports offer children a great experience in a Catholic setting.

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he 2014-15 school year is winding down, but CYC sports continue to go strong into the summer.

Just as the Cardinals are getting into full swing, so are CYC baseball, softball, track, lacrosse and golf. In fact, if you would like to see the Archdiocesan Championship Track Meet, it will be held at Bishop DuBourg HS on Saturday, May 16, starting at 9:00 am, and going into the afternoon. It is a festive, fun atmosphere with each parish setting up their tents on the grounds, and boys and girls everywhere on the DB campus.

We invite you to join us for one of our CYC nights: Friday, May 1 – CYC Night at SLU Baseball vs VCU, run the bases after the game.

Friday, June 5 – CYC Night at the Grizzlies – Grizzlies vs River City Rascals Tuesday, June 30 – CYC Night at the Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox Plus, we plan to have a CYC Night with the new St. Louis soccer team, St. Louis

FC. For tickets, visit www.cycstl.net under the “Events” page.

We have just completed the 26th annual CYC Joe Carenza Memorial Girls High School Soccer Tournament held at the St. Louis Soccer Park. This is the longest-running high school soccer tournament for girls in the St. Louis area.

Eight high school teams participated this year.

We just concluded a contest in which basketball teams could win a Pizza Party if 75% of their parents took the Positive Parents Class.

Our winners are: - 6th grade girls – Christ the King – Coach Stephanie Cross - 5th grade girls – St. Cletus – Coach Chris Atchison - 5th grade girls – Sacred Heart Valley Park – Coach Mary Reschkle Girls, enjoy your Free Pizzas!

And finally, the CYC has started a new contest to encourage all parents to Promote the Triangle by taking the Positive Parent Class. The incentive for this new program is a monthly drawing

to win $174. The winner of our March drawing was Pat Conley. All you have to do is take the FREE, 27-minute, online class. Visit the CYC website, and take it right now! (This course will not always be FREE!) Once you take the class, your name stays in the pot from month to month, so the sooner you take it, the more chances to win! What would you do with $174? People ask why $174? We want to remind folks this is the 74th year of CYC sports.

A couple of quick reminders: - Looking for sports camps or clinics for your daughter or son? Visit www. cycstl.net/sports/camps-and-clinics - Most parishes have sign-ups for soccer and volleyball NOW! Look for that in your parish bulletin, or on your parish website.

- We are always on the lookout at CYC games for Random Acts of Sportsmanship. If you witness a player, coach, official or fan performing such an act, please me at buzzswanston@archstl.org , because Good Sportsmanship makes Great Sports!

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HONORING MIKE SHANNON, A CBC LEGEND

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he baseball team at Christian Brothers College High School’s new home has one of the best playing surfaces in the state of Missouri, and it is now named after one of our state’s all-time greatest athletes.

purple and gold, but he is an even better man. His support has helped us raise money to make a CBC education available to so many young men who might otherwise not be with us. He is a great ambassador for CBC, and we are so proud that our baseball facility now carries the Shannon name.”

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CBC Health teacher and Head Baseball Coach Mason Horne notes his team’s pride in the new facility, and the man it honors.

St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III, Whitey Herzog and many others were on hand as the school formally dedicated Mike Shannon Stadium in honor of its 1957 alum, on a beautiful April afternoon.

Shannon was an all-state performer in football, basketball, and baseball as a Cadet before going on to star at the University of Missouri, and for the St. Louis Cardinals. Through the years, his continued support and commitment to CBC helped establish a fundraising base that has contributed millions of dollars toward CBC’s financial-aid program and facility improvements.

“Mike’s commitment to CBC and the mission of Lasallian education is just so strong,” said CBC President Michael Jordan. “There is no doubt that he is one of the greatest athletes to ever put on the

“It’s nice to finally have a home for CBC baseball. Our boys work hard in the classroom and on the field; they deserve this,” Horne said. “The fact that it is named after a Cadet legend makes it that much more special.

The boys have always looked up to Mike, and now they can literally look up to the scoreboard and see his name. It’s a great reminder of the strong tradition here at CBC.”

Some Thoughts for Summer Base Training

This month’s article goes out to all the high school, college and fall marathon runners. It is May, and typically this means the beginning of a long base phase. As I coach, I have always found it difficult to understand how someone can run hundreds of miles during the summer, but come into the fall a bit flat and in poor race shape. So I want to touch upon some concepts that might provide some guidance to those building a summer base.

3 Training Principles to Remember for Base Training

Consistency - It is always a very ex-

citing time when one starts a new base phase. Runners are fired up, motivated, and ready to conquer the world.

However, it is important to look at the long-term plan over the next three months. Staying healthy early on, and taking it one day at a time, can help lay the foundation for a great training segment. If you are too aggressive early on, it can cause nagging injuries that may limit you for months. Be patient, be consistent, and it will pay off.

If you have not been so good about sleep, rest, nutrition, or hydration over the last few months, now is the time to clean those habits up. Doing

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Pacing – Most runners have very

specific goal times. It is important to not only know your pace for your goal race, but to also know your pace for shorter races and workouts. Knowing the specific paces and numbers breakdown can help your goal become more tangible. Even during the summer, you should follow a multi-paced training philosophy, designed to help work on both your endurance and speed.

Running at the wrong paces can dramatically impact the effectiveness of your base phase. So, during the summer it is important to touch upon the following paces: *E/L – Abbreviation for “easy long.”

These runs are meant to be long, but you get to go nice and slow. 60-65% effort level. *Easy – These are shorter, easy runs, so they can be done a bit quicker.

70-75% effort.

*Tempo – These are steady runs that are meant to work on pacing and lactate threshold. They are run at 85-90% effort. *5k – You guessed it! You run at your goal 5k pace. Pretty simple. If you run 8k or 10k, then make sure to touch upon that speed once in awhile during the summer months. *1mi Race Pace – Obviously, a bit faster than 5k. You should run at the pace in which you can run a onemile race. You should feel like you are running fast, but still somewhat relaxed. It should not be at an all out sprint, but 95% effort level. This teaches your body to turn your legs over quicker, and get used to running faster than race pace.

Incorporate these principles into your training, and you will come out of the summer aerobically-fit, and ready to have your best racing season. Remember, they don’t hand out medals for who did the most miles during the summer. They only hand them out to who races the fastest.

Good luck to all of you, and remember that summer is no time for relaxing!

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Put your body in good positions -

these little things will put your body in a good position to do big things down the road. You can’t expect yourself to feel good and motivated, if you run dehydrated and on three hours of sleep. The little things will put you in a good position to run great workouts and long runs. When you feel good and see progress, it becomes easy to stay motivated. You also must learn to deal with the heat.

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BASKETBALL BOYS School Camp Date Time Grade Gender Price Borgia 5/26-5/29 8:30 AM 1-3 Boys $55 Priory 6/22-6/26 Borgia 5/26-5/29 10:30 AM 4-6 Boys $55 Chaminade 6/22-6/25 Borgia 5/26-5/29 12:30 PM 7-8 Boys $55 St. Pius X 6/22-6/26 Priory 6/1-6/5 8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 St. Mary's 6/22-6/26 Chaminade 6/1-6/4 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $160 DeSmet 6/22-6/26 Vianney 6/1-6/5 12:30 PM 5-8 Boys $115 Vianney 6/22-6/26 Priory 6/8-6/12 8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 St. Pius X 6/22-6/26 Chaminade 6/8-6/11 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $160 St. Dominic 6/29-7/2 Duchesne 6/8-6/11 8:30 AM 4-7 Boys $55 Bishop DuBourg 6/29-7/2 DeSmet 6/8-6/12 8:30 AM 4-9 Boys $150 St. Dominic 6/29-7/2 Trinity Catholic 6/8-6/11 9:00 AM 4-9 Boys $50 Borgia 7/6-7/9 Trinity Catholic 6/8-6/11 11:00 AM 4-9 Boys $50 Priory 7/6-7/10 Trinity Catholic 6/8-6/11 1:00 PM 4-9 Boys $50 Trinity Catholic 7/6-7/9 Vianney 6/8-6/12 8:00 AM 5-8 Boys $115 Trinity Catholic 7/6-7/9 Duchesne 6/8-6/11 11:30 AM 8 Boys $55 Trinity Catholic 7/6-7/9 Priory 6/15-6/19 8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 Borgia 7/6-7/9 Vianney 6/15-6/19 9:00 AM 3-4 Boys $110 Borgia 7/6-7/9 St. Dominic 6/15-6/18 8:00 AM 3-5 Boys $65 DeSmet 7/13-7/16 Chaminade 6/15-6/18 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $160 Priory 7/13-7/17 SLUH 6/15-6/18 9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $175 SLUH 7/13-7/16 DeSmet 6/15-6/19 8:30 AM 4-9 Boys $150 Priory 7/20-7/24 CBC 6/15-6/19 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 SLUH 7/20-7/23 St. Dominic 6/15-6/18 10:30 AM 6-8 Boys $65 DeSmet 7/27-7/31 GIRLS Notre Dame 6/1-6/4 6:00 PM 3-8 Girls $60 St. Dominic 6/8-6/11 St. Joseph 6/1-6/4 6:30 PM 4-9 Girls $90 Borgia 6/8-6/11 Cor Jesu 6/1-6/5 5:30 PM 5-8 Girls $125 Incarnate Word 6/8-6/11 Borgia 6/8-6/11 9:45 AM 2-5 Girls $55 Bishop DuBourg 6/15-6/19 Incarnate Word 6/8-6/11 4:00 PM 3-5 Girls $65 Barat Academy 6/15-6/19 St. Dominic 6/8-6/11 12:00 PM 3-5 Girls $65 Visitation Academy 6/15-6/19 Visitation Academy 6/8-6/12 9:00 AM 3-8 Girls $90 Incarnate Word 6/15-6/18 Ursuline 6/8-6/10 5:30 PM 3-9 Girls $70 Nerinx Hall 6/15-6/18 Kennedy Catholic 6/8-6/11 11:00 AM 4-8 Girls $65 St. Pius X 6/22-6/26 Trinity Catholic 6/8-6/11 6:00 PM 4-9 Girls $50 Duchesne 6/22-6/25 Incarnate Word 6/8-6/11 9:00 AM 6-8 Girls $65 Duchesne 6/22-6/25 Rosati-Kain 6/8-6/11 12:45 PM 6-8 Girls $100 Bishop DuBourg 7/13-7/17 COED Priory Priory CBC

5/26-5/29 8:30 AM 2-8 Coed $100 5/26-5/29 12:30 PM 2-8 Coed $100 6/8-6/11 9:00 AM 2-8 Coed $150

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6/22-6/26 6/29-7/2 7/6-7/9 7/13-7/16

8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $160 11:00 AM 4-6 Boys $50 9:00 AM 4-8 Boys $150 8:30 AM 4-9 Boys $150 8:00 AM 5-8 Boys $115 12:30 PM 7-8 Boys $50 8:00 AM 3-5 Boys $65 9:00 AM 4-8 Boys $50 10:30 AM 6-8 Boys $65 8:30 AM 2-5 Boys $55 8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 9:00 AM 4-9 Boys $50 11:00 AM 4-9 Boys $50 1:00 PM 4-9 Boys $50 10:30 AM 6-7 Boys $55 12:30 PM 8-10 Boys $55 9:30 AM 2-3 Boys $65 8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $175 8:30 AM 2-8 Boys $225 9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $175 8:30 AM 4-9 Boys $80 2:00 PM 6-8 Girls $65 10:00 AM 6-8 Girls $55 3:00 PM 9 Girls $65 9:00 AM 2-8 Girls $50 6:30 PM 3-8 Girls $50 11:30 AM 6-12 Girls $90 9:00 AM 6-8 Girls $150 6:00 PM 6-8 Girls $120 3:30 PM 4-8 Girls $50 12:00 PM 5-7 Girls $60 9:00 AM 8 Girls $60 9:00 AM 2-8 Girls $50 5:00 PM 2-3 Coed $25 9:00 AM 2-8 Coed $150 9:00 AM 2-8 Coed $150 9:00 AM 2-8 Coed $150

DeSmet 6/1-6/5 Priory 6/1-6/19 SLUH 6/1-6/4 Bishop DuBourg 6/8-6/12 Borgia 6/8-6/11 Trinity Catholic 6/8-6/11 SLUH 6/9-6/11 Kennedy Catholic 6/9-6/12 Vianney 6/15-6/18

BASEBALL

8:30 AM 4-8 Boys $95 1:30 PM 5-7 Boys $125 9:00 AM 5-9 Boys $100 9:00 AM 2-8 Boys $50 9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $50 9:00 AM K-9 Boys $50 6:30 PM 5-9 Boys $100 4:00 PM 6-8 Boys $65 12:00 PM 2-5 Boys $100

SLUH 6/15-6/18 Vianney 6/15-6/18 Kennedy Catholic 6/17-6/19 Chaminade 6/22-6/25 Duchesne 6/22-6/25 CBC 6/22-6/26 Chaminade 6/29-7/2 SLUH 7/6-7/9 St. Dominic 7/13-7/16

BASKETBALL/BASEBALL COMBO

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6/15-6/19 9:00 AM 4-8 Boys $75

CBC Vianney CBC DeSmet Chaminade

6/1-6/4 9:00AM 2-5 Boys 6/1-6/5 9:00 AM 4-8 Boys 6/8-6/11 12:00 PM 2-5 Boys 6/13-6/17 8:30 AM 4-8 Boys 6/15-6/18 8:30 AM 1-8 Boys

St. Mary’s

9:00 AM 5-9 Boys $100 9:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 4:00 PM 5-8 Boys $65 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $125 8:30 AM 5-8 Boys $55 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $125 3:15 PM 5-9 Boys $100 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $65

6/29-7/3 2:15 PM 4-8 Boys $75

WRESTLING $200 $75 $200 $95 $90

CBC 6/15-6/19 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys Chaminade 6/15-6/18 12:00 PM 9-12 Boys Borgia 6/22-6/25 9:00 AM 3-8 Boys St. Mary's 6/22-6/26 6:00 PM 6-12 Boys

BOYS MULTIPLE SPORTS St. Mary's, Premier Camp 6/8-6/12 9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $150 St. Mary's, Premier Camp 7/6-7/10 GIRLS Cor Jesu, Sports Sampler 6/8-6/12 1:00 PM 5-8 Girls $125 COED Kennedy Catholic, Team Games Camp 6/1-6/4

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9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $150

Nerinx Hall, Sports Sampler 6/15 -6/19 9:00 AM 4-8 Girls $220

1:30 PM 5-8 Coed $65

SOFTBALL

Borgia 6/1-6/4 9:00 AM 3-5 Girls $50 St. Dominic 6/1-6/4 9:00 AM 6-11 Girls $65 Notre Dame 6/1-6/4 9:00 AM 6-12 Girls $60 Kennedy Catholic 6/1-6/4 8:00 AM 6-8 Girls $65 Borgia 6/1-6/4 11:30 AM 6-8 Girls $50 St. Joseph 6/1-6/3 8:30 AM 6-9 Girls $85 BOYS Kennedy Catholic 6/1-6/4 DeSmet 6/8-6/12 St. Pius X 6/8-6/12 CBC 6/8-6/12 Chaminade 6/22-6/25 Duchesne 6/29-7/2 GIRLS Priory 6/1-6/5 Kennedy Catholic 6/15-6/18 Trinity Catholic 6/22-6/26 Trinity Catholic 6/22-6/26 Trinity Catholic 7/6-7/9 COED Bishop DuBourg 6/8-6/12 Bishop DuBourg 6/8-6/12 St. Dominic 6/15-6/18 St. Joseph 6/15-6/18 Borgia 6/15-6/18 Visitation Academy 6/15-6/19 Rosati-Kain 6/15-6/18 Visitation Academy 6/15-6/19 Duchesne 6/20-6/21 Nerinx Hall 6/22-6/25

Cor Jesu 6/2-6/4 8:00 AM 3-8 Girls $35 p/d Ursuline 6/2-6/4 9:00 AM 3-9 Girls $70 Trinity Catholic 6/8-6/11 11:00 AM K-8 Girls $50 Bishop DuBourg 6/15-6/19 9:00 AM 2-8 Girls $50 St. Pius X 6/15-6/19 9:00 AM 6-12 Girls $50 Duchesne 6/15-6/18 9:00 AM 7-8 Girls $60

SOCCER

6:00 PM 6-8 Boys $85 8:30 AM 4-8 Boys $95 9:00 AM 5-8 Boys $50 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 6:00 PM 5-8 Boys $125 6:00 PM 8 Boys $55

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6/29-7/2 7/6-7/10 7/13-7/16 7/13-7/16 7/13-7/16 7/13-7/16

4:00 PM K-7 Boys $55 6:00 PM 1-8 Boys $65 10:00 AM 3-8 Boys $65 9:00 AM 4-8 Boys $50 9:00 AM 5-8 Boys $50 8:00 AM 5-8 Boys $100

6:00 PM 1-7 Coed $125 6:00 PM 6-8 Coed $65 6:00 PM 7-12 Coed $50 9:00 AM K-6 Coed $50 6:00 PM 7-12 Coed $50

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7/12-7/17 7/14-7/16 7/20-7/24 7/27-7/31 7/27-7/31

9:00 AM 5-8 Coed $345 9:00 AM 8-12 Coed $20 9:00 AM 9-11 Coed $400 9:00 AM 1-4 Coed $175 9:00 AM 9-12 Coed $345

8:00 AM 3-5 Girls $50 12:00 PM 6-8 Girls $50 10:00 AM 3-8 Girls $65 5:00 PM 3-9 Girls $85 5:30 PM 5-8 Girls $50 11:30 AM 6-12 Girls $90 9:00 AM 6-8 Girls $100 9:00 AM K-5 Girls $90 4:00 PM K-7 Girls $55 9:00 AM 3-8 Girls $120

Notre Dame 6/22-6/25 St. Pius X 7/6-7/10 Ursuline 7/13-7/16 Incarnate Word 7/13-7/16 Kennedy Catholic 7/13-7/17 Incarnate Word 7/13-7/16 Incarnate Word 7/20-7/23 Cor Jesu 7/20-7/24 Cor Jesu 7/20-7/24 Incarnate Word 7/20-7/23

4:00 PM 3-8 Girls $60 9:00 AM 7-12 Girls $50 9:00 AM 3-9 Girls $175 5:00 PM 4-6 Girls $75 6:00 PM 6-8 Girls $85 6:30 PM 7-9 Girls $75 6:30 PM 10-12 Girls $75 8:00 AM 4-6 Girls $125 8:00 AM 7-8 Girls $125 4:00 PM 9 Girls $75

FOOTBALL

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Chaminade

7/28-7/31 5:30 PM 5-8 Boys $180

8:30 AM 5-8 Boys $55 8:00 AM 2-5 Boys $100 9:00 AM 2-8 Boys $105 6:00 PM 4-7 Boys $125 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $125 6:00 PM 5-8 Boys $50

Borgia Bishop DuBourg Vianney Vianney DeSmet St. Pius X St. Mary's

6/16-6/18 6/22-6/25 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 7/6-7/10 7/6-7/9 7/13-7/17

9:00 AM 4-8 Boys $40 9:00 AM 2-8 Boys $50 1:00 PM 3-5 Boys $100 3:30 PM 6-8 Boys $100 8:30 AM 4-8 Boys $90 4:30 PM 5-8 Boys $50 6:00 PM 5-8 Boys $40

HOCKEY

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6/15-6/18 12:30 PM K-9 Girls $70 6/19-6/20 8:00 AM K-8 Girls $35 6/22-6/25 8:00 AM 1-8 Girls $125 6/29-7/2 6:00 PM 2-8 Girls $65

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St. Joseph 6/1-6/4 5:00 PM 3-9 Girls $85 Nerinx Hall 6/8-6/11 9:00 AM 4-8 Girls $120 Barat Academy 6/8-6/11 9:00 AM 4-9 Girls $100 CBC

Ursuline Rosati-Kain

6/15-6/18 6:00 PM 3-9 Girls $65 6/15-6/19 3:30 PM 5-8 Girls $125 7/6-7/9 6:00 PM 6-12 Girls $60

INTRAMURALS

6/8-6/12 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100

COED Borgia 6/1-6/5 Duchesne 6/1-6/4 Kennedy Catholic 6/8-6/11 St. Dominic 6/22-6/25

Ursuline Cor Jesu Notre Dame CBC

CROSS COUNTRY

8:00 AM 5-9 Coed $40 7:30 AM 6-8 Coed $30 5:30 PM 6-8 Coed $65 6:00 PM 7-8 Coed $40

Notre Dame Cor Jesu St. Joseph Nerinx Hall Incarnate Word

TRACK and FIELD

Vianney, Pole Vault 6/8-6/12 4:00 PM 4-8 Boys $95 Vianney 6/8-6/11 1:00 PM 4/8 Boys $85

6/22-6/26 8:00 AM

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6/8-6/11 6/8-6/12 6/15-6/19 6/29-7/2 7/13-7/17

6-8

Boys $100

GIRLS 9:00 AM 6-12 Girls $60 7:30 PM 6-8 Girls $125 8:00 AM 6-9 Girls $40 5:30 PM 6-8 Girls $60 8:00 AM 8-9 Girls $50

6/22-6/26 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 6/8-6/11 8:00 PM 1-8 Coed $30

PERFORMANCE

Ursuline-Strength & Conditioning 6/22-6/25 6:00 PM 6-12 Girls $80 CBC-Speed Training 6/8-6/12, 6/15-6/19, and 6/22-6/26 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 Chaminade- Strength and Speed Camp 6/8-7/10

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE

6/15-6/19 8:30 AM 4-8 Boys $80

BOYS Vianney 6/1-6/5 Chaminade 6/22-6/25 GIRLS Ursuline 6/1-6/4 Notre Dame 6/8-6/11 Cor Jesu 6/8-6/12 COED Duchesne 6/8-6/11 Kennedy Catholic 6/8-6/11

TENNIS

6/15-6/19 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100

9:00 AM 3-8 Boys $85 8:30 AM 3-8 Boys $110

CBC

8:00 AM 6-12 Girls $75 1:00 PM 3-8 Girls $60 4:30 PM 5-8 Girls $35 p/d

Ursuline 6/8-6/12 12:00 PM Incarnate Word 6/8-6/11 12:00 PM

9:00 AM 5-8 Coed $55 3:00 PM 6-8 Coed $75

Bishop DuBourg 6/22-6/26 9:00 AM 6-8 Coed $50 St. Pius X 6/29-7/3 9:00 AM 5-8 Coed $50

SWIMMING

Bishop DuBourg 7/20-7/23 7:00 AM 2-8 Girls $50 BOYS Priory Chaminade CBC Vianney SLUH SLUH DeSmet

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GIRLS $125 $100

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LACROSSE

6/8-6/12 10:00 AM 3-7 Boys $135 6/8-6/11 12:00 PM 3-8 Boys $125 6/22-6/26 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100 7/6-7/10 8:00 AM 5-8 Boys $95 7/13-7/16 8:00 AM 2-4 Boys $135 7/13-7/16 8:00 AM 5-9 Boys $195 7/20-7/24 5:30 PM 4-8 Boys $75

6-12 7-12

Girls $75 Girls $65

RUGBY

6/22-6/26 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100

GIRLS 6/8-6/12 4:00 PM 5-8 Girls $125 6/8-6/11 1:00 PM 5-8 Girls $120 6/8-6/11 5:00 PM 6-9 Girls $85 6/15-6/19 10:00 AM 3-8 Girls $60 Visitation Academy 6/22-6/26 9:00 AM 3-8 Girls $90 Notre Dame 7/13-7/16 6:00 PM 5-12 Girls $60

Cor Jesu Nerinx Hall St. Joseph Ursuline

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6/1-6/4 12:45 PM 6-8 Girls $125

6/22-6/26 8:00 AM 6-8 Boys $100

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ACADEMIC CAMPS Date 6/1-6/26 6/8-6/12 6/8-6/12 6/8-6/12 6/15-6/19 6/15-6/19 6/15-6/19 6/15-6/19 6/15-6/19 6/15-6/19 6/15-7/9

Time Grade Gender 8:00 AM 4-7 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 11:45 AM 6-8 Boys 8:00 AM 8 Boys

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BOYS CBC-Robotics 6/8-6/12 11:45 AM CBC-Blood, Guts, Brains, & Bones 6/8-6/12 11:45 AM CBC-CSI: CBC

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6/8-6/12 11:45 AM CBC-Sports Marketing 6/8-6/12 11:45 AM CBC-Wall Street Wizards 6/8-6/12 11:45 AM CBC-Business Tycoon 6/8-6/12 11:45 AM DeSmet-Interactive Media Collaborative

6/8-6/12 8:30 AM DeSmet-CSI 6/8-6/12 8:30 AM CBC-Rockets 6/15-6/19 1:45 AM CBC-H2 Whoa! Fun with Water" 6/15-6/19 11:45 AM

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BOYS CBC CBC

11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 8:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM

Cor Jesu-Middle School Study Skills 6/8-6/12 10:00 AM Rosati-Kain- Brain Teasers 6/8-6/11 9:00 AM Cor Jesu-iAprende!

6/15-6/19 8:00 AM Cor Jesu-Middle School Study Skills 6/15-6/19 10:15 AM

STEM CAMPS

6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8

Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100

6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8

Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Boys $100 Girls $125 Girls $65 Girls $65 Girls $150 Girls $60 Girls $125 Girls $125 Girls $125

7

Coed $175

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Coed $325 Coed $325

5-7

Coed $140

6/8-6/12 8:00 AM 6-8 6/15-6/19 11:45 AM 6-8

Boys $100 Boys $100

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6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/22-6/26 6/29-7/2 6/29-7/2 7/13-7/16

6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-8 Boys $100 6-9 Boys $135 6-9 Boys $135 6/8 Boys $150 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8

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Coed $325

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6/8-7/2 12:30 PM SLUH-SEA2 6/8-7/2 10:00 AM Chaminade-Explorations & Applications of Geometry 6/15-6/18 9:00 AM

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pon entering our Big Top, you find yourself transported to a new reality…a timeless setting based upon centuries of tradition and craft…a place where people of all ages and backgrounds unite around a single ring…eagerly anticipating the magic that is soon to unfold.

Seated with family and friends, you discover you are so close to the performance that the wind generated by the speed of the horses passes through your hair as they gallop by.

As you look up, you are awestruck by highwire artists building a pyramid while walking a slender strand two stories above the sawdust ring. The antics of dogs and clowns leave you gasping for breath from laughter, while alluring aerialists gracefully dance in the sky. Live, original music unites all of the acts together in harmony, with perfectly-timed cymbal crashes synchronized with the culmination of daring tricks.

Acrobats tumble, leap, bounce, and grin with boundless energy, spreading contagious enthusiasm and vitality.

We set all of this to a story…a tale…a narrative…artfully crafted to engage your senses, tickle your mind,

and delight your heart. In unison, everyone in the Big Top gasps with astonishment, laughs with delight, hides their eyes with anticipation, and sits in stunned silence, awestruck at the magnificent performances and possibilities of humanity. Your eyes will glow and shimmer with joy, and you will carry the warmth, connections and intensity of the experience as you go forth into the world…together.

This summer, in One Summer on Second Street, travel back with us to The Jazz Age–a time when American cities grew rapidly, becoming home to families from all walks of life and corners of the map. We’ll journey together to a typical block, in a typical city, on a typical day, and meet a very atypical set of families.

Find yourself enchanted by a small Ukrainian family who tame the cats that live in the alley. Feel the excitement as Russian carriage drivers ride wildly through the streets, and the Flying Wallendas maneuver their way along clotheslines strung between buildings. Experience the bliss of young lovers, determined to stand strong amid their families’

protests. These stories will come alive before your very eyes.

During this month-long production, we partner with more than 30 organizations to customize performances for special audiences, including: A Peanut-Free Preview for those with life-threatening allergies; a Sensory-Friendly Performance, in which the production is adjusted for those on the autism spectrum, as well as special opportunities for Scouting groups, artists, and more. Through Share the Circus, we provide greater than 3,000 tickets, free of charge, to under-served communities.

Our outreach efforts continue yearround through our Clowns on Call program, in which we engage with children and families at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and Mercy Children’s Hospital.

We bring Pop-Up Performances to neighborhoods throughout the region. Children with learning challenges discover new skills and internal fortitude through the circus arts in Tumbling & Teamwork. The passion to connect human beings to one another lies at the very core of Circus Flora.

We bring joy, delight, and laughter to life through the magic of circus.

Enter our Big Top, and be amazed.

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CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY

CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY

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Purchase the Picnic Combo Package for only $37.24 + tax per person, an $83 value! This package includes early entry to the park for 9:30am Mass, All-Day General Admission and an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Lunch! Lunch will take place in the World’s Fair Catering Grove from 12pm-1:30pm and the meal

will include Chicken Strips, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Popsicles and Unlimited Soft Drinks. Or purchase the Admission-Only option for $28.99 + tax per person. Season Pass Holders pay only $16.00 + tax for a Picnic Event Ticket or $10.00 + tax for early admission to the park for Mass. Groups who order together earn one FREE chaperone ticket per 10 tickets purchased! Tickets can be purchased online at sixflags.com/stlouis on the Catholic Family Day page under the events tab, by mailing in an order form, or by calling 636-938-5300 ext 6291 and placing an order over the phone.

Orders for the Picnic Combo must be received by May 27, 2015 and orders for Admission Only must be received by May 29, 2015.

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Park Hours for this day are 10:30am-9pm. Mass will take place at Old Glory Amphitheatre from 9:30am-10:30am. The parking lot will open at 8:45am for participants attending Mass.

Please note, all persons entering the park early for Mass will need to have a Catholic Family Day Ticket or Catholic Family Day Season Pass Event Ticket.

CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY

ix Flags St. Louis and Catholic Family™, in conjunction with the Catholic Education Center of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, are proud to bring you Catholic Family Day at Six Flags on Sunday, May 31, 2015. This special day includes Mass at Old Glory Amphitheatre at 9:30am, a Vocational Fair in the Palace Gardens Area from 10:30am-4pm and performances from Catholic organizations on the Palace Theater Porch throughout the day. Students can also participate in an art contest in which their artwork will be featured in the Palace Gardens Area, with one student from each grade level (grades pre-K through 12) winning a 2015 season pass! To participate in the art contest, please download the Art Contest Form from sixflags.com/stlouis on the Catholic Family Day page under the events tab, and bring artwork to the Palace Garden Area on the day of the event. Groups wanting to perform on the Palace Theater Porch can download and send in an application, also located at sixflags.com/stlouis on the Catholic Family Day page under the events tab.

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The Underground Realtor The History Behind the Tradition of Saint Joseph

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f you have ever worked in real estate, or sold your own home, then you have probably heard of the tradition of burying a statue of Saint Joseph upside down in the yard of the home that you are trying to sell, in order to make the home sell faster. But how did the tradition begin?

There are several different stories about how this tradition got started. One of the most wellknown stories about the origin of this tradition, says that St. Teresa of Avila started the tradition in the mid 1500s. She was born in Spain and experienced her holy calling very early in her life. She founded an order of Carmelite nuns called the Discalced Carmelites, which stressed living in a very simple and austere way. The Discalced Carmelite order became very popular, and St. Teresa wanted to build a second convent to start a new chapter of the order.

Unfortunately, she was having a very difficult time finding a piece of land that was right for the convent.

After praying for guidance about the situation, St. Teresa had all the Discalced Carmelite nuns pray with her to Saint Joseph for help. She also told them to bury small bless medals of Saint Joseph around the property. They did, and within a very O Rthe perfect short time, St. TeresaFfound

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piece of land for the new convent. People began to copy St. Teresa, and started to bury medals and small statues of Saint Joseph on their property when they wanted to find a new home. Eventually, the ritual changed to the tradition as it’s known today. Those who are trying to sell their homes bury a Saint Joseph statue in

it. Soon they started noticing that the homes built by workmen who had placed a Saint Joseph statue somewhere in the house got sold much more quickly than homes where the workers had not. More and more workmen began putting a Saint Joseph statue in the home to help it sell more quickly. As the years went by, the tradition was carried down from generation to generation.

Those are just two of the many stories that claim to be the real origin of the tradition of burying a Saint Joseph statue in your yard to help your house sell more quickly.

But no matter where the tradition comes from, the fact remains that many people who have tried it, swear that it works.

the ground of the property they are trying to sell to get an offer on their property.

Another version of the tradition started in Germany.

Hundreds of years ago, when German construction workers and carpenters were building new homes to sell, they would often place a Saint Joseph statue in the walls or the foundation of the home. They would pray to Saint Joseph to bless the home, and anyone that lived in

Sprucing Up Your Home

The rules are simple. Bury the Saint Joseph upside down near the “For Sale” sign facing the direction you wish to move. If you live in an apartment or condo, just place the statue in a potted plant. Say a prayer to Saint Joseph, and sit back and await the many offers to come.

Once the property sells, don’t forget to dig up Saint Joseph, and place him on the mantle of your new home.

“Saint Joseph Sell Your Home” kits can be bought at stores that sell Catholic supplies!

1. A good window cleaning is always recommended this time of year. (Inside and out!)

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2. Power-washing makes a large difference in the presentation of your home. Don’t forget the light fixtures and doors.

3. Mulch, weed and plant! Introducing colorful spring florals into your flower bed areas brightens any lawn.

4. Trim those trees! Especially those areas where limbs are touching the home. This can cause damage, as well as invite unwanted pests.

5. Speaking of pests, spring is a great time to have your annual termite inspection.

6. Check patios, decks, and sidewalks for damage that may have occurred over the winter.

Sue Kelly and Laura Sanders are licensed real estate professionals with Coldwell Banker Gundaker's Town & Country office. Sue is a graduate of Visitation Academy, parent of two teenagers, and Catholic school mom at SLUH. Laura is a graduate of Ursuline Academy.

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From career-driven singles to busy moms and dads, making healthy decisions on a daily basis is a challenge for most Americans.

In fact, a 2014 study published for Food Marketing Institute by Prevention magazine and Rodale Inc. found that two out of three shoppers agree that what you eat affects wellness, but a hectic lifestyle can disrupt even the healthiest of intentions.

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Beyond helping you shop with a customized food plan, these scores can also help you in the kitchen with easy meal makeovers, power up your fitness regime with proper food choices and easily identify smarter food options that match your lifestyle. It all starts in the store with food choices that fuel your journey towards good nutrition, health and wellness.

With your unique needs in mind, make sure the next shopping experience helps to guide better eating habits, cooking styles and fitness plans for a better you. Visit nuval.com for shopping and nutrition tips or to find food stores that use the scoring system.

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2. Score it. The 1 to 100 score guides you to better food choices — higher scores mean better nutrition.

3. Compare it. Compare nutrition like price.

No more scouring food labels. Use scores to choose between brands or switch to more nutritious products.

4. Bag it. Make the best food choices to meet your lifestyle, tastes and budget.

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With so much noise about food, diet fads, packaging claims and labeling, the information can be hard to sort through. The same study also found that people who wish to make better food choices plan to do so by consuming fewer unhealthy foods, preparing more healthy dishes on their own and eating out less often.

One tool that supports this common approach for healthy eating is the NuVal® Nutritional Scoring System, which helps savvy shoppers identify and compare foods on their nutritional value, just as one would compare price.

stores that use the system, they’ll find the score on the shelf tag. Ranked from 1 to 100, foods with higher scores provide more nutrition. These scores allow you to make quick decisions while you shop. If two food products are similarly priced, but one has a higher score, simply choose the one with more nutrition.”

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here isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to living a better life, but most people agree — feeling your best is aligned with making healthier choices. The road to well-being starts with making informed decisions that will help you to shop, cook, eat and feel better.

Baking with BROTHER DUNSTAN Brother Dunstan Holms is a solemnly-professed monk of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Mary and Saint Louis in St. Louis, Missouri, and author of Br. Dunstan’s Cookbook. He is the chair of the Classical Languages Department at the Saint Louis Priory School, where he teaches Latin at the junior and high school levels. Brother Dunstan enjoys baking, and prepares special desserts for his brethren on their feast days.

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ay 19 happens to be the feast of my patron saint, Dunstan of Canterbury (909 – 988). An advisor to King Edgar, abbot of Glastonbury and Archbishop of Canterbury, St. Dunstan was also known to be a very kindly schoolmaster. There is a story that after his death, a new schoolmaster wanted to punish the boys to teach them a lesson. The boys prayed to St. Dunstan, who heard their prayer, and delivered them.

It was this final story that made me choose the name Dunstan

when I received the habit in 2008. It is a monastic tradition for monks and nuns to celebrate their name day instead of their birthday.

My feast day happens to fall two days after my Mother’s birthday, and she always requests strawberry shortcake. Since I am far from my family, I always prepare this dessert for the brethren on the feast of St. Dunstan. It is my way of honoring our special days together over the long distance. I like to add peaches to mine. This recipe makes six shortcakes.

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Brother Dunstan’s Strawberry Peach Shortcake For the Shortcakes: 2 1/3 c. Bisquick 1/2 c. milk 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. melted butter Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl mix the Bisquick, milk, sugar and butter until a soft dough forms. Place 6 spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the Fruit Topping: 1 pint sliced strawberries 3-4 peaches peeled, pitted and sliced 1/2 cup sugar Mix the sliced strawberries and peaches with sugar. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour

For the Whipped Cream: 1 c. cold heavy cream 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Whip the cream in an electric mixer. As soon as the cream begins to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until firm. Be careful not to overbeat.

Assembly: Split each shortcake in half. Place some of the fruit and their juices on the bottom biscuit. Spoon the whipped cream over the fruit. Place the biscuit top over the whipped cream and serve.

As a single father of a very active teenaged son, family dinners have pretty much gone by the wayside. With sport’s practices, studying, and work deadlines, the evening meal in our house is usually a quick meal or take-out. Yet, we still try to sit down for a meal a few times a week.

Each month, Daddy’s Cookbook will have recipes for that dad-on-the-go. Most recipes will be quick and easy, with ingredients found in most kitchens, even the kitchens of single dads. Unplug the microwave, stop your fingers from dialing the take-out, and put on the apron and get to cooking! The month of May is chocked full of celebrations for the kitchen: National BBQ Month, National Hamburger Month, and National Salad Month. Here are some quick recipes for May. Have fun!

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y DADDY’S a M g n i t a r b e l e C COOKBOOK 10 Tips for Perfect Burgers

Attention to a few details will transform your burgers from “good-enough” to spectacular. Even if you decide not to use all ten of these tips, any one of them will up your burger performance, so employ as many as you like.

1. Start with the Right Meat For juicy burgers, get ground chuck with a fat content of at least 18%. Lean and extra-lean meats make tough, dry burgers. (This is true for turkey burgers or lamb burgers, too—look for grinds with around 18% fat.)

For the absolute freshest grind, of course, you need to grind your own.

2. Don’t Overwork the Meat The more you handle the meat, the tougher your burger will be. In a large bowl, pull the meat apart into small chunks, add salt or other seasonings, and toss gently with fingers spread apart until loosely mixed.

3. Use Wet Hands to Form Burger Patties A bit of dampness at the start will keep your hands from getting sticky. It also allows the meat to come together faster, and prevents over-handling.

4. Make Burger Patties With a Dimple In the Center Divide the meat into equal portions and

form patties about 3/4-inch thick at the edges and 1/2-inch thick in the center.

Since burgers shrink, and pull in as they cook, this dimple will even out as the burgers cook, resulting in an even pattyshaped burger at the end.

5. Keep Burgers Cold Until They Hit the Grill Unlike other meats that will cook up better if brought to room temperature before hitting the grill, you want those patties cold so they stay together and stay as juicy as possible. Put the patties in the fridge while the grill heats up. This helps more of the flavor-carrying fat stay in the meat.

6. Start With a Clean Cooking Grate Bits of debris encourage sticking, as does an ungreased surface and too low of a temperature. You want your burgers to sizzle immediately, firm up quickly, and release from the grill.

7. Use a Hot Grill Keep grill at a steady high heat (you

Robert’s Shrimp Salad Ingredients: juice 1 garlic clove 10 large prawns 1 avocado 1/2 bell pepper 1 small onion

4 c mixed greens 1 c tomatoes 1/2 c garbanzo beans

9. Don’t Press Burgers While Cooking This is an all-too-common mistake in burger grilling. It’s also one that breaks my heart to witness. When the cook takes a spatula and presses down on each burger, the juice just pours out onto the flame, taking all that moistness and flavor with it. Stop the madness! Let your burgers hold onto their natural juiciness, and just let them cook in peace!

10. Let Burgers Rest Resting allows burgers, like all meat, to finish cooking and allows their juices, which have collected on the surface during grilling, to redistribute throughout the patty for maximum juiciness. Since burgers are generally somewhat small, (compared to giant roasts) just 10 minutes will do it.

Directions 1) Make dressing.

2) Blend honey, honey mustard, citrus juice, minced garlic well. Slowly stream oil in to emulsify. Toss with greens, bell pepper, garbanzo beans, diced small onion, and diced tomatoes. Top with grilled shrimp and sliced avocado.

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1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp mustard 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp orange

8. Flip Burgers Once and Only Once Constant turning will toughen and dry out the meat, and if you flip too soon, burgers will stick. Cook 2 minutes per side for rare, 3 for medium-rare, 4 for medium, and 5 for well-done.

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The more freshly-ground the meat is, the more tender and flavorful the burger.

If your store has butchers, ask them to grind the meat fresh for you.

can hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above grill level for 2 to 3 seconds). If using charcoal, you want ash-covered coals to produce even heat. With a gas grill, keep the lid down while cooking. With a charcoal grill, leave the lid off.

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SAINTS OF MAY May 2 | St. Athanasius (296-373 AD)

St. Athanasius was a Bishop of Alexandria and Doctor of the Church.

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Athanasius assisted at the Council of Nicea, and defended the Catholic faith from the heresy of Arius, which denied the divinity of Jesus. The Council of Nicea was the first ecumenical council of the Church, and resulted in the first uniform Christian doctrine, called the Nicene Creed.

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May 7 | St. Rose Venerini (1656-1728 AD) St. Rose was a teacher and founder of schools, in spite of violent opposition. Born in Italy, Rose started her first preschool for girls in 1685, and founded numerous other schools throughout the country.

Today, the Venerini Sisters continue her work in Italy among immigrant communities, and in America.

May 12 | St. Pancras (290-304 AD) St. Pancras was martyred at the age of 14 during the Diocletian persecution in Rome. Pancras is especially venerated in England, and a major transportation hub in London is named St. Pancras Station. A St. Pancras prayer for teens is: St. Pancras, pray for all teenagers, that their faith may be as strong as yours, strong enough to lead them through all the trials of their life.

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May 14 | St. Mary Mazzarello (1837-1881 AD) St. Mary Mazzarello was co-foundress of the Salesian Sisters and a disciple of St. John Bosco. The Salesian Sisters are committed to educating young people, especially the poor, and operate universities, schools, youth centers, and retreat centers all over the world. Today, the Salesian Sisters have more than 13,000 sisters in 94 countries.

May 19 | St. Dunstan (909-988 AD) St. Dunstan was a Benedictine monk, Archbishop of Canterbury, musician, composer, and beloved teacher. English literature contains many references to Dunstan, including this folk rhyme, in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: “St. Dunstan, as the story goes, once pulled the devil by the nose. With red-hot tongs, which made him roar, that he was heard three miles or more.”

May 22 | St. Rita (1381-1457 AD) St. Rita wanted to be a nun, but her parents forced her into an arranged marriage. For 20 years, Rita was a good wife to an abusive husband, who on his death bed, repented, because Rita prayed for him. After her two sons also died, Rita entered the convent and began a life of perfect obedience and great charity. St. Rita is the patron saint of impossible cases.

May 24 | St. Joanna (Time of Jesus) St. Joanna was a Galilean, and one of the three women who discovered Jesus’ empty tomb on the first Easter morning. During His life, Joanna helped provide for Jesus and the Apostles. The name Jennifer is a derivative of Joanna.

May 30 | St. Joan of Arc (1412-1431 AD)

Mark Twain wrote that Joan of Arc was “easily and by far, the most extraordinary person the human race has ever produced.” Born into a poor family in France at a time when women had few opportunities, Joan of Arc, at age 17, convinced the King of France to let her lead a series of military campaigns that successfully re-conquered parts of France from England. Joan of Arc later was captured in battle, tried as a heretic, and executed at age 19. Joan of Arc was posthumously exonerated of all guilt, and more than 500 years later, remains one of our most popular saints.

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1st Francis is the Pope of many firsts. He is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first nonEuropean pope since the Syrian, Gregory III in 741.

8 The number of languages Pope Francis speaks: Spanish, Latin, Italian German, French, Portuguese, English, and Ukrainian.

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The Pontiff has only one functioning lung. He had a part of his right lung removed in his youth due to an infection, but appears to be in good health, even at the ripe age of 78.

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Pope Francis likes J.R.R. Tolkien and has read all 23 books. He particularly grew fond of Frodo and Bilbo, whom he used as examples of hopeful heroes who are called to walk a path in the unfolding drama between good and evil.

19 Before he became a Jesuit, Pope Francis worked as a bouncer in a Buenos Aries bar to help pay for his studies at the age of 19.

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Pope Francis is a legal citizen of three different countries.

Apart from Argentina where he was born and raised, he is also a citizen of Italy, (because of a legal tradition and his Italian parentage) and since the Vatican is as a sovereign entity with the Pope as its leader, it makes three countries in total.

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The Holy See Pope Francis Coloring & Activity Book $5.99

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From the Latin word Pontifex comes the word Pontiff, which means bridge builder. This educational coloring and activity book was made for all ages and everyone; without regard to race, religion, heritage, status or location. .

Pope Francis has touched many people beyond Catholics. He is a Pontiff a Bridge Builder and a man who brings hope and change into the lives of others. A humble man of the people, who understands peace, love, and the world as it really exists. Used as a teaching and learning tool The Holy See Pope Francis Coloring & Activity Book is designed to be a fun educational activity book to help young children learn all about the Pope. Designed for young children of all ages and those who wish to learn and educate others on the Pope

WHY WE LOVE POPE FRANCIS!

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Pope Francis has stated that he would welcome alien life forms into the open arms of the Catholic Church, should they be willing to convert. He put forward his official stance on Martians - among other intergalactic travelers - at a homily at the Casa Santa Maria residence at the Vatican.

~ May 12, 2014 Having once proclaimed the internet a “gift from God,” the Pope goes online quite often himself. Spreading the gospel, sharing advice, and reacting to world news through social media - just as so many of us like to do - he posts a lot, having millions of followers on Twitter.

~ Jan 24, 2014

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He declared that the theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real, by remarking to the Pontifiical Academy of Sciences that God is not “a magician with a magic wand.”

~ Oct 27, 2014

The pontiff, who is the first of his chosen name, Francis, in the entire history of the papacy in the Catholic Church, has also broke nhistoric ground by being part of a ... selfie!

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Pope Francis loves the four-legged friends as much as many of us, and has reportedly promised that your favorite pooch will have a spot in heaven, along with all other animals. Even more so, he made the “all dogs go to heaven” statement to comfort a little boy mourning the loss of his dog, according to Italian media reports.

~ Dec 12, 2014 When a new Pope is elected, Vatican employees receive a bonus.

Upon his election, the extra money was given directly to charity, instead.

Pope Francis has always preferred to use open-top cars to engage with ordinary people, instead of the bullet-proof PopeMobile, saying that the fancy one reminds him of a “Sardine CAN.” Instead, Francis drives a Ford Focus around town.

The Pope is a huge fan of One Direction. His favorite song is “You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful,” which he’s described as “a great pop tune with a killer hook.”

In February 2014, his Harley-Davidson motorcycle was auctioned off for $ 327,000, with the money donated to a soup kitchen serving the homeless in Rome.

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It has been discovered that Pope Francis regularly leaves the Vatican at night to feed the homeless, dressed as an ordinary priest.

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