Monday Mail for the Week of April 29th, 2013: Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - May 1st ………….. First Wednesday of the Month – NO 2PM DISMISSAL; School will dismiss at 3:00pm - May 1st ………….. May Crowning & All-School Mass, 9:55am - May 3rd ……..…… Senior Exams Begin (For more details on exam schedule and Graduation week see flyer below) - May 11th …….…… SBA Graduation, 11:00am, Hope Church - May 15th ……..….. Underclassmen Awards Ceremony, SBA Gymnasium, 1:00pm
The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter St. Benedict at Auburndale Quote from the Pope: “Dear Young People...You bring us the joy of faith and you tell us that we must live the faith with a young heart” Saint quotes of the month:
“Resurrectio Domini, spes nostra – the resurrection of the Lord is our hope.” -St. Augustine “And I understood that the greatest attribute of God is love and mercy. It unites the creature with the Creator.” St. Faustina (Divine Mercy Sunday April 7) “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to be according to your word.” -The Blessed Mother at the Annunciation Luke 1:38 (Feast of the Annunciation April 25) “If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire!” - St. Catherine of Siena (Feast Day April 29)
April
“Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2
Religious Events on Campus Pray at SBA: Mondays at 7:15 a.m. in Chapel BenedicTeens: Every Thurs. at 4:30 in Mr. Smith’s classroom. Apr. 5: First Friday Adoration, 7:15 a.m. Mass Apr. 5: Assembly with the Franciscan Friars!
Apr. 8: 1st Period Class Mass Apr. 9: 2nd Period Class Mass Apr. 10: 3rd Period Class Mass Apr. 11: 4th Period Class Mass Apr. 15: 5th Period Class Mass Apr. 16: 6th Period Class Mass Apr. 17: 7th Period Class Mass April 18: 8th Period Class Mass Apr. 19: Senior Retreat
Schedule of Lectors & Altar Servers Apr. 8 (1st Period) Lectors: Mary Margaret Vollmar & Tim Maginn Altar Server: Joseph Ferrante Apr. 9 (2nd Period) Lectors: Nikki Shah & Abbey McCory Altar Server: Apr. 10 (3rd Period) Lectors: Alana Oliphant & Christine Goold Altar Server: Zach Favorite
Apr. 15 (5th Period) Lectors: Grace Call & Amelia Strickland Altar Server: Hannah Jones Apr. 16 (6th Period) Lectors: Arielle Lahlles & Cassandra Carrasco Altar Server: Emma McDonald Apr. 17 (7th Period) Lectors: Patrick Murphy & Jessica Focht Altar Server: Jack Schaaf
Apr. 11 (4th Period) Lectors: Abby Fehrenbacher & Apr. 18 (8th Period) Kirkland Schuler Lectors: Olivia Orsak & Altar Server: Amanda Slade Cory Sheeks
Altar Server: Patrick Freel
Diocesan Events:
FRIAR FEST!!! April 5-7 at Holy Rosary. FREE event! Last SEARCH of the school year: April 26-28 (send in your registration form ASAP)
Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Come Party Yourself into SHAPE!
Classes: Wednesday @6:30 pm St. Benedict Gym 8250 Varnavas Dr. Cordova, Tn 38016
Classes start April 10 Cost is $3.00 per Class Sponsored By St. Benedict Track & Field
Come and join us for an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party. ™ With Tiffany Gibbs Certified Zumba Instructor
2013 EZ DROP BUYBACK Friday, May 24, 201 2013 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm In the Dining Hall Remember to log in to the Online Bookstore account that you used to purchase your books so you don't miss out on Guaranteed Buyback! 36148足16
Band/Choir Auditions Choir Auditions are scheduled for May 6th, 7th, & 8th. Students/Parents need to e-mail Ms. Wells at wellsc@sbaeagles.org to schedule a time. Band Auditions are scheduled for May 6th & 7th. Students/Parents need to e-mail Mr. Link at linkt@sbaeagles.org to schedule a time.
St. Benedict Presents‌ The Good Doctor By Neil Simon Presented by Acting II students Sunday, May 5, 7 P.M
Once Upon Academy Written and performed by Acting I students Saturday, May 4, 1 P.M.
3 Short Plays Presented by Acting I students Sunday, May 19, 4 P.M.
Lost & Found All lost and found items will be put in the foyer this week and all unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of the week.
Underclassmen Final Exam Schedule Tuesday, May 21: 8th Period & then 7th Period Wednesday, May 22: 6th Period & then 3rd Period Thursday, May 23: 5th Period & then 2nd Period Friday, May 24: 4th Period & then 1st Period Tuesday, May 28: Make-up Exams, 8:00am
Memphis Most It's time for The Commercial Appeal's annual Memphis Most contest. Please go the following link and vote for St. Benedict as often as you can. We’ve been a TOP FIVE Finalist each year thanks to all your votes. The top 5 nominations go on to face off against each other in the Memphis Most voting. You can nominate as often as you'd like. The Nomination period begins on April 21, 2013, and ends May 6. Click here to Nominate St. Benedict at Auburndale
Item D 2013 Senior Exam Schedule
Friday May 3…1st and 2nd periods Monday May 6…3rd and 4th periods Tuesday May 7…5th and 6th periods Wednesday May 8…7th and 8th periods Thursday May 9…make-up day
AP Exam Schedule Date Monday May 6 Tuesday May 7 Wednesday May 8 Thursday May 9 Friday May 10 Monday May 13 Tuesday May 14 Wednesday May 15 Thursday May 16
8 AM Chemistry Spanish Calculus Literature Composition
12 PM Psychology
Studio Art Physics
US Government US History Economics & World History
Please see Mrs. Mary Cox, Senior Guidance Counselor for questions on AP exams.
Item E Schedule for Graduation Week: Senior Awards Night: Monday May 6, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Theater Baccalaureate Mass: Student-only practice is Thursday May 9 at 11 AM at Incarnation Catholic Church in Collierville Mass is Friday May 10, 2013 at 7 PM at Incarnation Graduation: Student-only practice is Friday May 10 at 11 AM at Hope Church on Walnut Grove Ceremony is Saturday May 11, 2013 at 11 AM at Hope Church (doors open at 10 AM) Project Graduation: Saturday May 11 – Sunday May 12 from 11:30 PM – 5 AM at Incredible Pizza on Germantown Parkway Details: Check in no earlier than 11:30 p.m. and no later than midnight. This blast of an event will be held at Incredible Pizza on Germantown Parkway. Invitations have been sent to all seniors. The party ends promptly at 5:00 a.m. Getting dropped off and picked up is encouraged.
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Please join us For a Reception To Celebrate SBA President
Mr. George Valadie and Mrs. Nancy Valadie Wednesday, May 15 2-4 pm St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Dining Hall If you would like to send a card or message for this occasion, please mail by May 13 to: SBA Library 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016
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A permanent statue of St. Benedict will be placed on campus in honor of George Valadie. In lieu of gifts, donations can be made to SBA and mailed to the school Development Office. All donations are tax deductible.
SBA Athletics - Upcoming Events Monday, April 29th - Boys Lacrosse vs Arlington (HOME at 6:00pm) - Baseball vs MUS (AWAY) - Varsity Softball vs St. Agnes (AWAY) Tuesday, April 30th - Baseball vs MUS (HOME at 6:00pm) - Track & Field vs ECS (AWAY) - Varsity Softball vs Briarcrest (AWAY) - Boys Soccer vs MUS (AWAY) Wednesday, May 1st - Baseball vs MUS (AWAY; if needed) - JV Boys Soccer vs Collierville (AWAY) Thursday, May 2nd - Varsity Boys Soccer vs SBEC (HOME at 6:00pm) Friday, May 3rd - Boys Lacrosse vs ECS (AWAY) - Water Polo – State Tournament (AWAY)
COMMUNITY NEWS SECTION
SFA Fall Fest 2013 We are starting the planning process for the 2013 SFA Fall Fest event. This year's event will take place on Friday September 27th and Saturday September 28th. We are always looking for SFA Parishioners who would like to assist in the planning and the weekend event. We are also looking for sponsors and this year, being a sponsor, will include the ability to sponsor contests during the event. If you are interested, please contact Chris Lomasney at candelomasney@comcast.net or 901-756-6822.