SAVE THE DATE

On Monday, June 1st, 2015, KMHS will be hosting its annual Benefit Outing. It will include the options of a presentation on floral arrangements or a day of golf at three top-rated golf courses on Long Island, followed by dinner and an auction back at the Seawane Club. For more information, contact Mrs. Jill Mollitor at benefit@kellenberg.org or (516) 292-0200, ext. 272.

FLOWERS, FAIRWAYS & FUN:

MONDAY, JUNE 1ST 24TH ANNUAL BENEFIT OUTING

JOIN US FOR ALUMNI DAY ON JUNE 27TH TIME TO CELEBRATE YOUR REUNION ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH

For more information please contact Mr. Chris Alfalla ’94, Assistant Director of Alumni, at mralfalla@kellenberg.org.

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For more information go to kellenberg.org and click on alumni.

THE SHEPHERD’S FUND

“New times demand new methods.” Inspired by these words from the founder of the Marianists, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, we are launching our first appeal to the entire Kellenberg Memorial Family. We are seeking support for the future welfare of our school. The goal for the Shepherd’s Fund Appeal is $250,000, which we feel is quite realistic and achievable knowing that so many of our alumni, parents, KAPA, grandparents and friends will answer the call to support Kellenberg Memorial High School.

The Shepherd’s Fund is made up of annual unrestricted funds which afford our school the opportunity to take a variety of initiatives that directly affect all of our programs each day:

• Scholarship support • Improving technology and classroom resources. • Faculty enrichment programs. • Enhancing the programs and services offered to the students. • Initiating capital improvement projects.

As we move forward with a plan for success, we hope you will accept this opportunity to invest in Kellenberg Memorial. We thank you for coming forward in a meaningful way to support Kellenberg Memorial High School’s strong traditions of education and service. For more information on how to support the Shepherd’s Fund, go to shepherdsfund.kellenberg.org or contact Mrs. Denise Miles, Director of Advancement at (516) 292-0200 x245.

“A Few Minutes with Mr. Buckley” continued from page 19.

been wonderful and has been here for years. They understand stuff. Is everything always like, 100%? No, but you know if something goes wrong, it only goes wrong for a day. It’s just there are good people to work with. You’ve got Christian commitment. The percentage of phonies who work here is almost nil. There’s a genuineness that comes from the people here. And you have the graduates coming back. And the people who are not into it don’t stay, but the ones who are, do. I’ve just been doing this for such a long time. But now that I’m at the point where I could retire, I have to make some decisions. I gave up track at a high point in my career — we were really good. Tremendous. Everything came together. I enjoyed what I did but it’s just time.

Any advice to kids who have faced obstacles? I’ve had a pretty easy life, but when I did hit a few bumps on the road, I got through it with the help of other people — by opening my mouth and speaking and doing something until you got through. That is my life lesson: just hang in there. And then I realized I had to be myself. Early in my career I was trying to be restrained and something that I wasn’t — but then I decided to be the crazy man that I am and it worked out. ❖

In Memoriam JOSEPH FERRISO ’13

Joseph passed away in January. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

“The Consecrated Life” continued from page 17.

share their recommendations on how to grow in faith and knowledge of this special vocation in the Church.

Sr. Ann Thomas: The Year of Consecrated Life is a great opportunity to pray about your own vocation. Ask God if He might be calling you to the consecrated life. Also, pray for those already consecrated to God. The Year of Consecrated Life is also a great time to learn about religious life and other forms of consecrated life and meet men and women who have dedicated their life to God. Many religious communities are hosting specials events such as open houses or special times to pray with them. These events will help you to see what Consecrated Life is about.

Bro. Daniel: I think a good exercise for this Year for Consecrated Life would be to write a letter or send an email to a Religious Brother, Priest, or Sister who has had a major impact on your life. Congratulate them on this special year that Pope Francis has declared, tell them how theirvocation has had an effect on your life, and finally just say “thank you” and tell them that you will keep them in your prayers.

Br. Pierre Touissant: Pray. I mean, it sounds pretty simple, but at the same time there’s such a rich history of prayer. A lot of the consecrated life is a life of prayer; sometimes hidden, sometimes public. St. Teresa of Avila said that all prayer is just a heart to heart conversation with God. The deeper you enter into prayer, the deeper you know Him. The more you know Him, the more you know yourself. And the more you know yourself, the closer you will be to learning what He wants you to do with your life. Pray for what God wants you to do in your lives, and don’t forget about the religious and consecrated, pray for them, too.

May we continue to keep those in consecrated life in our prayers! ❖

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