At the End of the Year Performance (this year on June 12), every class puts on a little demonstration of what they learned during the past year. Hopefully you can see how much fun we had from the pictures!
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Posted 19 July 2011
† Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
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On the Sunday closest to the feasts of Saint Patrick (March 17) and Saint Joseph (March 19) we hold one of our annual entertainments (programs). These variety shows, which always rely heavily on the school children, are videotaped and available on DVD through the Saint Benedict Center Bookstore. Here are some pictures (better late than [...]
The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary were founded in 1949 by Father Leonard Feeney and Sister Catherine Goddard Clark. We celebrate that anniversary (January 17, Feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot) with a program of music and skits on the closest Sunday. Here are some pictures from this year’s program — the performers [...]
Father Michael Jarecki, a retired priest of the diocese of Ogdensburg, NY, who said Mass for us for more than thirty years, said his last public Mass on October 31, 2010 — the Feast of Christ the King. On the following Sunday, November 7, we held a “Father Jarecki Appreciation Day”. Each classroom made a [...]
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Posted 11 November 2010
† Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
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BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER WITH MUSIC & BLUEBERRIES Step back into the past with a one-of-a-kind, old-fashioned family festival: the eighth annual Blueberry Fiddle Festival, organized by Richmond’s Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Admission is FREE; parking is a one-time $5. Enjoy live music and delicious food, browse the craft vendors (it’s a good time to [...]
[John is the youngest of ten. In his speech he will tell you about his educational struggles -- but his perseverance paid off during his senior year. Not only was he no longer "at the bottom of the class," he made Honor Roll twice (and Honorable Mention in this year's final average) -- with a [...]
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Posted 24 June 2010
† Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
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[Rose is the second oldest of eight children. She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and a recipient of a partial college scholarship from the Knights of Columbus. She missed graduating "cum laude" by only two points -- her cumulative GPA being 86.5 (3.3). Congratulations, Rose!] Good Afternoon: Brother Andre, [...]
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Posted 24 June 2010
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Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued] (from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926) On the Christian Training of Children Chapter XIV – How a Christian Mother Should Assist Her Children to Prepare for Holy Communion. The next great event in the young life of [...]
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Posted 16 May 2010
† Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
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As an addendum to my earlier posting on resources for modest clothing, I would also like to bring to your attention a short piece written by Brother Andre Marie for a recent chapel bulletin. You will find it here.
[At our monthly Mothers' Tea, the ladies asked for references for modest swimwear. I just borrowed the list from Colleen Hammond, the author of Dressing with Dignity (a book I can't recommend highly enough -- if nothing else, download her Outfit Guidelines). However, as I copied the links and added notes, I went on to [...]
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