COMMUNITY NEWS
Why buy mass-produced art when you can purchase beautiful originals? An art exhibit featuring originals and prints of wellknown MS artist Sam Beibers will be held in the St. Francis library May 6 from 10:00 - 2:00. Other featured artists include Lauren Pigford, SFA parent Mayu Calvo and newcomer Mike Sain. In addition, St. Francis and St. Benedict students and alumni will also have some beautiful original artwork, including pottery pieces, available for purchase. Meet/greet the artists from noon -1:00 in the St. Francis library then stay for the live auction. For budding young artists, there will be lots of make-it/takeit activities in which to participate. Also, make sure to purchase a one-of-a-kind stick horse for the 1:30 race. Each horse is unique and comes with its own "birth certificate." Purchase your horse ahead of time to have the best selection. The "horse stable" will be on display in the SFA front office. In addition to the live auction, there will also be a silent auction. It is going on now and will conclude at 12:45 on Saturday. Go to https://www.32auctions.com/SFA2017 to find some fabulous items such as a Weekend in Pickwick for up to 18 people, New Year's Eve in Orlando, gift cards, dog and cat baskets and so much more. Be sure to check in daily for updates. This fun family event is sponsored by the David Cervetti Animal Rescue Club at SFA. ALL proceeds will be used to help animal rescue organizations such as The Elephant Sanctuary, Pets Alive, and Wilson's Animal Rescue. In addition, other groups that support healing and comfort through the use of animals such as The Seeing Eye and Warhorses for Heroes will also benefit from our efforts. Thanks to Hollywood Feed for sponsoring our event. Free goody bags will be handed out to the first 50 families. See you Saturday!
Animal Rescue Party May 6 10:00AM - 2:00PM
***Silent auction: https://www.32auctions.com/SFA2017 *Buy a handmade stick horse for the 1:30 race!!
For more information, please visit our website: https://animalrescueclubatsfa.shutterfly.com/ or contact Dianna at dianna.robertson@sfawolves.org
Thank you to our sponsors!
Art by Sam Beibers
The David Cervetti Animal Rescue Club at St. Francis of Assisi School
About the club… David Cervetti was a 4th term veterinary student at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies when he passed away as a result of a car crash in which he was a passenger in 2016.David loved animals of all shapes and sizes and dreamed of becoming a vet since he was a young child attending St. Benedict/St. Francis Schools. In memory of David and in honor of St. Francis, the Patron Saint of Animals, this club was formed. It is our hope that this club will be able to help many animals in need with our fundraising efforts.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA In honor of the 100th Anniversary of our Lady's apparitions of Fatima, the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima has begun a 21-month journey across America. The tour starts today, Feb. 23, in the Diocese of Venice, Florida. This year marks the centennial of Our Mother Mary’s appearances in Fatima, Portugal to three children, Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco, and entrusted them with an important message: that God loves us so much, that we need conversion and we need to pray for our world. http://livefatima.org/ Following is the schedule for the 2017 tour in the Diocese of Memphis and Jackson Deanery. May 2 – St. Mary Church in Jackson, TN; Bishop Martin Holley will open the tour with Mass and veneration starting at 1 PM Address: 1665 US-45 By-Pass, Jackson, TN 38305 May 3 – St. Louis Church, Memphis from 12 PM-8 PM Address: 203 S White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117 May 4 – St. William Church, Millington from 5 PM-8 PM Address: 4932 Easley St, Millington, TN 38053 May 5 – St. Michael Church, Memphis from 1 PM-8 PM Address: 3863 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
Dear Friends, It is that time of year for the Drive it Home campaign to support our local Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis, at no charge to guests, provides
supportive services and a "home-away-from-home" for St. Jude families and their children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses. Since opening its doors in 1991, Ronald McDonald House® of Memphis has provided a home for more than 9,285 children from nearly every state and 45 countries. Because of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, families can face the weight of illness together. They enable families to focus on the health of their children rather than anything else - paying bills, cooking meals or cleaning the house. Families are allowed to preserve a sense of normalcy with warm beds, warm meals, and warm hugs from other families fighting the same battle. Help me in supporting Ronald McDonald House of Memphis families and you could win a brand new Ford vehicle! RMHC Memphis has kicked off the 5th annual Drive it Home Vehicle Raffle! For a $20 raffle ticket you will be eligible for the grand prize of a winner’s choice of a Ford Fusion, Escape, or Mustang! Other great Prizes include: Second Place - Five night stay in St. George Island, Florida Third Place - Marathon Petroleum $1,000 Gas Gift Card Fourth Place - Car Wash USA $500 Gift Card Fifth Place - Panera $100 Gift Card Purchase your tickets now through April 14th and you will also be in the running for the Early Bird Prize of a two-day getaway for two with Southwest Airlines and Hilton Hotels! Go to www.board.driveithomememphis.com to purchase your ticket and be sure to put my name in the “How you Heard” section! Complete the number of tickets requested and complete as follows: Ronald McDonald House Board Member you heard about the raffle from: Santos Martinez Keep families close. Win a Ford! Thank you, Sandy Martinez