Troubadour Tribune Dear Parents and Friends of St. Francis High School, Without a doubt, fall is my favorite season. For me it verifies that God is very much alive in His world, clothing the earth in a grand kaleidoscope of colors. The season with its myriad changes brings out whatever poet is in me. It also piques my awareness of other beauties that are not part of the physical landscape per se, but arouses my spirit to a deeper appreciation of God working among His people.
St. Francis
5900 Elvas Avenue Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: 916.452.3461 Fax: 916.452.1591 www.stfrancishs.org
Catholic High School
October-November 2011
Two unique instances of this kind occurred early this fall. The first came in the form of a very generous gift from a special benefactor: a $100,000 annuity to benefit St. Francis High School upon the donor’s death. The gift is impressive because this benefactor has no daughters here, nor granddaughters, and won’t have his name etched above some classroom or building. This donor sees that the work accomplished in the young women at St. Francis High School has ramifications for the greater community and the world. It is our hope that his shining example will spark a fire in others who have the capacity to make such a gift. Another, but very different kind of beauty, came as a result of our commitment to Care for God’s Creation. We are exceedingly proud to be the first Catholic High School in the Sacramento region to bring Solar Power to its campus. In the next several weeks you will see activity on our rooftops as we prepare them to receive the sun-collecting panels. Literally hundreds of hours of work have been spent by staff, volunteers, and students to bring this green and beautiful 1
work to fruition. By bringing solar power to our campus, we are modeling to our school community that we are not just teachers, but doers as well. Additionally, over the next 25 years, the system will net over $1,000,000 in savings, with no out-of-pocket initial costs. This project demonstrates our commitment to care for God’s creation in a visible, practical, reliable, and proven method. Sometimes fall brings magnificent changes as green leaves are transformed into red and orange and yellow visions of beauty. Sometimes the beauty is reversed: sometimes it transforms something ordinary into green. My best wishes for a beautiful and bountiful autumn,
Marion L. Bishop President See page 3 for more information on the SFHS Solar Installation Project. Mission Statement St. Francis High School is a Catholic diocesan college preparatory school dedicated to serving young women and their families who seek spiritual growth and academic excellence. We are committed to integrating faith with the learning process, promoting the gospel values of Jesus Christ, building community, and providing opportunities for worship. We strive to help each student develop her gifts and talents to become a model of Pax et Bonum, (peace and goodness) through leadership and service.