Monday Mail for the Week of November 19th, 2012:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - November 21st - 25th ……. Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASSES - December 1st ……. High School Placement Test for incoming Freshmen - December 5th ……. Junior Ring Mass – 9:55am - December 5th ……. Religious Goods Sale in Front Foyer - December 6th-9th .. SBA Music & Theater Departments Present “The 12 Days of Christmas”
SBA Thanksgiving Reflections Please take a few moments and click the link below to a view a Thanksgiving video message from our students, faculty, and administration with original music composed and performed by SBA Senior, Chris Esposito. www.sbaeagles.org/thanksgiving
Grades This Week Because of the short week with the Thanksgiving Holiday, Grades will NOT be updated this week. The next time they will be updated will be on Friday, November 30th.
Spirit Shop As Christmas gets closer, and closer, what better gift than to give some SBA spirit gear!! Don’t forget that the Spirit Shop is open during all three lunches EVERY Thursday at school.
They will also be open for business at the home basketball games against Bartlett on Friday, November 30th You can also order online and pick it up at school by visiting the Spirit Shop on our website at www.sbaeagles.org/store
SGA Can Food Drive The SGA Can Food Drive is in full swing now! The drive will officially end on Friday, November 30th, so there are still many opportunities over the coming to weeks to donate can food to the drive. Some highlights of those opportunities are listed below
Monday, November 19th – Jazz & Soul Band Concert – 7:00PM in the Theater; Can Food Donations will be accepted at the door.
Friday, November 30th – JEANS DAY!! We will be having a $1 Jeans day with all proceeds going to the Food Drive
“Back Pack” Program – In addition to can foods, SGA is supporting the “Back Pack” program! Some children are only getting one meal a day – the meal that the school provides. So, the “Back Pack” Program looks to collect smaller foods (think Ramen, Cup O Soup, Easy Mac, etc.) that could be taken home to prepare. There is a metal bin in the foyer for students to donate to this cause.
Simple Ways to Help….
You wouldn’t BELIEVE the difference it makes!
SBA Eagle Bucks Gift Card Program The SBA Eagle Bucks Program allows you to earn money for our school programs while shopping! Just buy your gift cards from us! They will make GREAT Christmas gifts! To place your order, you can fill out the form on our website sbaeagles.org or you can stop by the office for a form. We have many gift cards in stock in the office, but orders are placed on a weekly basis. SBA receives a percentage of the sale of the gift card.
Kroger Community Rewards If you shop at Kroger, you more than likely have a Kroger Plus card on your keychain. If you go to Kroger.com and create an account using your Plus number, you can select St. Benedict at Auburndale as your Community Rewards Program organization of choice. A portion of every shopping trip you make using your Kroger Plus card will then go to SBA!
Target REDcard Program Target’s Take Charge of Education Program donates millions of dollars to education each year by giving 1% of your purchases at Target back to your eligible school. Please designate SBA as your school of choice for their Take Charge of Education program. It is easy and very effective. Apply in the store or go online to Target.com/tcoe.
Coke Rewards for Schools Program Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get the codes. Go to mycokerewards.com/school and sign in or register to become a member. Enter your codes to get points and then search for our school to donate points. St. Benedict can accumulate points and then choose items for our classrooms from their online catalog.
For more information on any of these easy ways to help SBA, please contact the Development Office at 260-2892 or email regisl@sbaeagles.org. Every bit counts and it all adds up, so thank you for your participation in any of these programs that benefit our school.
St. Benedict at Auburndale
February 23, 2013 SPONSORSHIPS PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP ____* $700 - $1000+ Recognition in SBA Annual Report & Swing and Bling Show Program Four Tickets ($100 Total Value) GOLD SPONSORSHIP ____* $250 - $699 Recognition in SBA Annual Report & Swing and Bling Show Program Two Tickets ($50 Total Value) SILVER SPONSORSHIP ____* $100 - $249 Recognition in SBA Annual Report & Swing and Bling Show Program Thank you for being a sponsor for the SBA Swing and Bling Fashion Show. Your sponsorship in the amount of $_____________________ is appreciated. Please select one of the sponsorship levels above and return with your check or billing request to: SBA Swing and Bling Fashion Show 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 Donor/Company: _________________________________ Contact: _______________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________ Amount Enclosed: $ ________________________ To be Billed: $ _________________________
Proceeds benefit the SBA Annual Fund
The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter St. Benedict at Auburndale
Saint quotes of the month: "You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all." -St. Therese of Lisieux (Nov. 1: All Saints Day) "The nation doesn’t simply need what we have. It needs what we are." -St. Teresa Benedicta “We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend upon material success . . . but on Jesus alone.” -St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Feast Day : Nov. 13) “As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary" - Saint Thomas Aquinas (Nov. 21: Feast of the Presentation of Mary) “We have found the Messiah.” -St. Andrew in John 1:41 (Feast Day: Nov. 30)
November
“Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2
Spiritual Events on Campus Pray at SBA Prayer Service Mondays at 7:15 a.m. in Chapel Nov. 1: All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation...Go to Mass :) Nov. 2: 1st Friday Mass at 7:15 & Adoration Nov. 5: 1st Period Class Mass Nov. 6: 2nd Period Class Mass
Nov. 9: 3rd Period Class Mass & Sophomore Retreat Nov. 12: 5th Period Class Mass Nov. 13: 6th Period Class Mass Nov. 14: 7th Period Class Mass Nov. 15: 8th Period Class Mass Nov. 30: Sacrament of Penance (Available during lunch periods in Chapel)
Nov. 8: 4th Period Class Mass
Schedule of Lectors & Altar Servers Nov. 5 (1st Period) Lectors: Grace Davis & Kyle Anderson Altar Server: Hayley Walsh
Nov. 12 (5th Period)
Nov. 6 (2nd Period) Lectors: Gabby Velasquez & Malachi Marrero Altar Server: Eva Montgomery
Nov. 13 (6th Period) Lectors: Arielle Lahlles & Emma McDonald Altar Server: Hannah Jones
Nov. 8 (4th Period) Lectors: Amanda Slade & Danielle Morris Altar Server: Austin Prudhomme Nov. 9 (3rd Period) Lectors: Denise Sweeney & Robert Langley Altar Server: Jessica O’Brien
Lectors: Eloiza Tecson & Baylee Thielemier Altar Server: Alex Thompson
Nov. 14 (7th Period) Lectors: Sophie Bougeois & Payton Powers Altar Server: Jack Schaaf Nov. 15 (8th Period) Lectors: Grace Ann Shorter & Cayne Thomas Altar Server: Michael Lawrence
Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter St. Benedict at Auburndale
News From the Pope:
Year of Faith Check out this website: www.annusfidei.va/ content/ novaevangelizatio/ en.html
November
“Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2
Diocesan Events: SEARCH: November 9-11 Pray for all attending this weekend! SEARCH: November 30-December 2 A few spots are still available! Get a registration form in Theology hallway!
Other News:
And this one: www.lifeteen.com Another great website:
BenedicTeens: Thursdays at 4:30 in Rm. A111 (Mr. Smith).
How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul Book Discussion group
www.chastity.com
Tuesdays (Oct. 30-Dec. 11) at 3:15 Room A109 Read 3 chapters each week and be ready to discuss Snacks provided!! ALL Chaplains meet with Mrs. Rotty after school on Thursdays. Check the bulletin board in the Theology hallway for Parish Mass, Confession and Youth Ministry schedules.
Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
NEWS FROM HOME AND SCHOOL Happy Thanksgiving! Hoping everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.
We are in need of help with our Annual Fashion Show coming up in February. Each year we have many themed baskets for our participants to try and win. Some of this year’s themes are: Cooking, Gardening, Summertime Fun, Mom’s Day Out, Dad’s Day Off, Tailgate, Date Night and Gift Tree. We’ll have others as well, but are in need of help in stocking these baskets. While you are out doing any Black Friday shopping, think of us and pick up a gift card or an item that you think might be fun for these baskets. It’s a great way to help our cause for the Annual Fund! Also, any businesses interested in sponsoring the event or donating items for our raffle baskets, please contact Romy Schaaf at rbschaaf64@att.net or by phone at 901.359.7821. Send in your donations with your students to the attention of Swing and Bling Fashion show. Don’t forget to volunteer at signupgenius.com for Monthly Teacher treats and First Friday Adoration. See the links below.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CABAC29A64-sbamonthly - link to Sign Up Genius for Monthly Teacher Treats http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A5AE23A20-first -- link to Sign Up Genius for First Friday Adoration Mark your calendars for December 5th for the Junior Ring Ceremony. If you signed up to send in cookies, someone will be contacting you for your help. You can send the cookies in the day of the event with your students.
St. Benedict and St. Francis Schools Annual Religious Goods Sale Wednesday, Dec. 5 at St. Benedict 8 am – 2 pm and Thursday, Dec. 6 at St. Francis, 8 am – 4 pm. A variety of books, music, sacramentals, gifts and holiday items, too. Several vendors represented. Open to the Public. For information call St. Benedict, 260-2840, St. Francis, 3887321.
St. Benedict Crossroads Concert Susan Marshall singing “Broadway to Blues,” accompanied by guitarist Joe Restivo, Sun, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm. Tickets $10.00 –260-2871 or sbaeagles.org.
St. Benedict Holiday Hoops Girls Basketball Camp Get your last minute Christmas shopping done while your children learn basketball from the best @ SBA gym, For Girls (grades 4-8), Thurs & Fri, Dec. 20-21, 9 am-12 Noon, $35 per camper (camp basketball included). Information-call Coach Sebren 260-2840, or sebrend@sbaeagles.org.
Graduation Invitations Senior parents: Balfour is coming back on Thursday, November 29th, during all lunches to collect any remaining graduation orders.
LAST Chance to Purchase a Senior Ad in the Yearbook!! If you missed the senior ad deadline, you have a second chance. We have just 10 pages left. To purchase a senior ad, go to our school website to print a contract. Contract, photos, copy, and payment should be submitted to the front office together. Move quickly to grab one of the 10 pages.
Practice ACT Opportunities There are two opportunities for juniors to take a practice ACT this year; December 1 and January 19. Testing times are from 9 to 12:15 and the cost of the test is $8. These are actual ACT tests that have been retired for practice purposes. Students will receive their test booklets, answer sheets and scores the week following the test. Sign-up sheets for each test have been posted by Mrs. Brannon’s office. Contact Mrs. Brannon if you have any questions: brannonj@sbaeagles.org
SBA STAGES CHRISTMAS COMEDY/MUSICAL Ever wonder what was really going on in the "12 Days of Christmas" song? Why would someone give eight maids a-milking? What's a calling bird? And why does this gift giver like birds so much anyway? The SBA Show Choir explores the unauthorized true story in 12 zany original sketches written by SBA Theatre Teacher Ryan Kathman, paired with some of your favorite classic Christmas songs. Watch a holiday classic come to life on stage and get the real scoop with The 12 Days of Christmas: The Untold Story. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. •Group rates are available. Call 260-2840 for information. PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES Thursday, December 6 @ 7:00 p.m. • Friday, December 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8 @ 7:00 p.m. • Sunday, December 9 @ 2:30 p.m. St. Benedict High School Performing ArtsTheatre 8250 Varnavas Drive @ Germantown Parkway in Cordova
SBA Athletics - Upcoming Events Monday, November 19th - Boys & Girls Basketball vs ECS (AWAY)
Tuesday, November 20th - Boys & Girls Basetball vs Munford (AWAY)
Wednesday, November 21st - Wrestling vs Cordova, Brighton (HOME @ 5:00PM)
COMMUNITY NEWS SECTION
RECONCILIATION: AN EXPERIENCE OF FORGIVENESS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOLTEENS Thursday, December 6, 2012 Church of the Incarnation 360 Bray Station Road Collierville, TN 7:00 p.m.
Begin Advent in a positive way by celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation with other teens! For more information, contact Dianne Dolan at 901-373-1292 or dianne.dolan@cc.cdom.org
PR E PA R I N G T H E W AY F O R C H R I ST M A S
ANGOTTI A Family Christmas Concert with John Angotti & Friends
7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Memphis, TN
Featuring St. Agnes Academy Ladies First, St. Benedict at Auburndale Show Choir, Bells of the Holy Spirit, Voices of St. Augustine Choir, a 100+ person all Diocesan choir and more! To Benefit the Programs of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee & St. Martin de Porres Shrine & Institute
Tickets $15 - $50
(save 10% when you buy four or more tickets prior to December 4th)
Call 901-722-4701 to order tickets! Presented by:
Benefiting :