MissA'sSt.Joseph'sDayCalltoWorship
EachyearonMarch19,wecometogethertocelebrateSt.Joseph’sDay—atimetoreflectonthe hallmarksofSt.JosephandhisprofoundinfluenceonTheMaryLouisAcademythroughtheSisters ofSt.Joseph,ourfoundingandsponsoringbody.St.Joseph,ahumblebuilderanddevoted protector,inspirestheSistersofSt.Josephtolivealifeofservice,reconciliation,andlove.His steadfastfaithandquietstrengthhaveshapedTMLA’smissionandcontinuetoguideour commitmenttoeducatingyoungwomentobeleaders,scholars,and,mostimportantly, Peacemakersinourworld.
WelookattheexampleoftheSistersofSt.Joseph,whowillrenewtheirvowstoday,astheydo eachdaythroughtheirministryanddedicationtotheirvocation.Welookatourownlivesas administrators,faculty,staff,andstudentsofTheMaryLouisAcademyandhowwechoosetoserve eachothereverysingleday.
Wetaketimetorememberandreflectuponwhatsetsusapartfromtherest—ourmission,ourunity, reconciliation,concernforthedearneighbor,andmostimportantly,all-inclusivelove.Fornearly90 years,TMLAhasbeenabeaconoffaithandexcellenceineducation,andwearenowthesole remainingCatholicall-girlshighschoolinQueensCounty.Today,wecontinuetogrowandbuild uponthatfoundation—literallyandfiguratively-andareremindedofMaxim62:“Beatpeacewith yourpath.EmbracechangewhentheSpiritprompts.”
Today,wehonormembersofourcommunitywiththePeacemakerAward—oneofthehighest honorswecanbestow—recognizingthosewhoembodyourmission,aspiritofserviceanda willingnesstoembracetheaforementioned“changewiththeSpiritprompts.”Theserecipientsare truerolemodelsandembodimentsofwhatitmeanstobeapartofourMaryLouiscommunity.
LetuscontinuetofollowinthefootstepsofSt.Josephandallofthosewhohaveledusinthe missionandtraditionofexcellenceatTheMaryLouisAcademy.
LiviaAngiolillo President
March19,2025
Your gift to TMLA’s Annual Fund strengthens our foundation, sustains our growth, and secures our mission for generations to come. No matter the size, your generosity makes a difference.
Please join us in honoring St. Joseph’s legacy of faith, work, and service by making your gift to The Mary Louis Academy today.
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EdenBrown-Classof2027
ElizabethFrandy-Classof2028
Lizhasquicklybecomeashiningexampleofpositivityand leadershipamongherfellowstudentsatTMLA.Asamember oftheSpeechandDebateteam,shedemonstratesconfidence, criticalthinking,andeloquence.Sheembodiesinclusivity throughherwarmgreetingsandmeaningfulconversations, alwaysmakingothersfeelseenandvalued.Sheisastudent thattakesgreatprideinheracademics,beingonthe Principal'sListforthepasttwotrimesters.Hergenuinelovefor TMLAisevidentinallthatshedoes.Lizhastrulymadeher markastheidealTMLAstudent—enthusiastic,engaged, dependable,approachable,andalwayseagertoupliftthose aroundher.Wecan'twaittoseeallthatsheaccomplishes duringhertimeatMaryLouis!
Thoughtful,kind,funny,dedicated,andfaithfularejustafewof thewordsusedtodescribeEden.AsamemberoftheSLL programandaPrincipal'sListstudent,sheexemplifiesthetrue spiritofleadership,academicexcellence,andconcernforthe dearneighbor.Shegoesoutofherwaytomakeothersfeel included,alwayswelcomingthosearoundherintothe conversation.Whetherit'sawarmsmileorafriendlywavein thehallways,EdenmakesTMLAabrighterplace.One nominatorshared,"Edenhassuchagoodheartandgenuinely wantstohelpthosearoundher.Sheistrulyoneofthekindest peopleI'vemetatTMLA."WearesoproudtohaveEdenasa partoftheclassof2027.
Lead with PeaceGive in Eden’s Honor
ElyseeDeschamps-Classof2026
Whetherit’s7:30a.m.atthestartofthedayor2:47p.m.asthe finalbellrings,Elyseealwayscarriesawarmsmile.A nominatordescribedsaid“Elyseeisnotonlyawell-rounded student,butawell-roundedperson,”andsheexemplifiesthe TMLAmissionineveryway.Elyseegoesaboveandbeyondin allthatshedoes—academically,inhercommitmenttoservice, socially,andthroughherfaith—livingoutGod'sworkwith dedicationandheart.Sheistheembodimentofwhatitmeans tobeaTMLAstudentandatrueinspirationtothosearound her.WearetrulythankfultohaveElyseeasapartoftheclass of2026.
MadelineSeminara-Classof2025
SincethestartofMaddy’sTMLAcareer,shehasbeenabright lighttoeveryonearoundher.Despiteherbusyscheduleasa twosportstudent-athlete,partoftheServiceLearningand Leadershipprogram,beingaStudentMinister,anEucharistic Minister,andamemberoftheNationalHonorSociety,Maddy alwaystakesthetimetocheckinonothersandmakesure everyonefeelsincluded.Anominatormentioned“Maddytreats eachandeverysinglepersonaroundherwithrespect. Whetherit’sgoingtheextramileforsomeoneshedoesn’teven know,togivingasmalltipduringasportspractice,sheis alwaysthereforhelp,mostimportantly,shemadethe freshwomenfeelwelcomeandincludedduringsoccertryouts.” We'reproudtohaveMaddyasoneofthisyear'sPeacemaker Awardrecipients,recognizingherforheroutstanding characterandpositiveimpactonourcommunity.
Lead with PeaceGive in Madeline’s Honor
Mrs.JeanMauro- AssistantPrincipal
InSt.Paul’slettertotheCorinthians,wehearthetimelesswords: “Loveispatient,loveiskind.”Thesevirtuesperfectlyembody Mrs.JeanMauro,whoseunwaveringdedicationmakesheratrue peacemakerinourcommunity.AsAssistantPrincipal,Jean radiatesloveandkindness,extendingtheutmostrespectand caretoeverystudent.Sheisdeeplycommittedtoensuringthat allfeelathome,heard,andcherished.Havingspentmostofher careerinaCSJinstitution,shelivesoutthemissioneachday withgraceandpurpose.
Jean’swarmthandleadershipbringourschoolcommunity together.Shelistenswithcompassion,encouragesotherswith kindness,andhandlesconflictswithcare,creatingasupportive andinclusiveenvironmentforall.
One nominator shared, “We often say that some students are true ‘Mary Louis Girls’—you can tell from a mile away that they have been shaped by our mission. Although not an alum, Jean Mauro is a true ‘Mary Louis Girl’ in every sense.” We are honored and proud to recognize Jean Mauro as this year’s recipient of the Faculty/Staff Peacemaker Award!
Lead with PeaceGive in Mrs. Mauro’s Honor
Mother/DaughterFigureRetreat
Saturday,May10
9:00am-3:00pm
RegistrationisstillopenfortheThirdAnnual Mother/DaughterFigureRetreatforAlumnae, generouslyledandsponsoredbyCarolPetrocelli Weiss’59.Thisspecialgatheringcelebratesthe maternalfigureswhohaveguidedandsupported us,whetheramother,grandmother,godmother, aunt,oranothercherishedwomaninyourlife.Held
HamptonsWeekendRetreat
Friday-Sunday May16-18
Joinusforapeacefulweekendretreatonthe shoresofShinnecockBay,dedicatedtorest, renewal,andreflection.GuidedbyS.Marie MackeyCSJ’80,wewillexplorethetheme PilgrimsofHope,reflectingonthepowerofhope inourlives.ChristinaSama,TMLA’sSchool Psychologist,willleadmeditationandyoga
in the tranquil TMLA library, the retreat offers reflection, conversation, and a creative activity designed to inspire connection. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register with a loved one and create lasting memories together!
$65 per person | Ages 16+
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sessions to promote mindfulness and inner peace. Held at the serene St. Joseph Villa, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with fellow TMLA women in a beautiful, private setting. Space is limited—register soon!
$300 per person | Ages 21+
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PrepareYeforanunforgettableperformance!TMLA’s
GenesiansproudlypresentGodspell,thebelovedmusical thatbringstheGospeltolifethroughvibrantstorytelling, heartwarminghumor,andanunforgettablescore
JoinusasweLearnOurLessonsWellandcelebrateataleof love,unity,andhope,broughttothestagewiththeincredible talentofourstudents.Don’tmissyourchancetoBlessthe Lordwithus ticketsareonsalenow!
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TMLABusingSurvey-HelpUsPrepareforthe2025-2026 SchoolYear!
Inpreparationfortheupcomingschoolyear,weaskallcurrentandincomingfamilies tocompletetheTMLAbusingsurveysowecanbestsupportyourstudent’s transportationneeds.
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