Troubadour Tribune June 2013
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President
As we celebrate another successful school year - witnessing the 258 confident young women who graduated and crossed the stage at Memorial Auditorium - we take a moment to reflect with gratitude for all the blessings we’ve experienced at St. Francis Catholic High School. During the summer reprieve, I urge you to take time to pause, reflect and restore your energy. I have found the power of a pause to be incredible - pause the speed of our lives, pause the external interferences, pause for reflection and prayer. Find out what is important to you, what you love, what is real and true. This time can infuse and inform your sense of balance, priority, faith, and the importance of family.
St. Francis
5900 Elvas Avenue Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: 916.452.3461 Fax: 916.452.1591 www.stfrancishs.org
Catholic High School
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As I began to pause for my reflections at our graduation ceremony, the following excerpt from Thessalonians 5:15 came to mind: “Always seek to do good. To one another and to all. Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances.”
• Your parents’ love for you made these years at St. Francis the gift of a lifetime. • You have seen the love that God has for each of you, and how that gift can make a tremendous impact on others through your generosity and commitment to service. • And I’ve witnessed over these last four years the love you have for each other. How will you share this gift as you go on to college, a career, and to nurturing your own family? • This gift of love is one you now have a responsibility to give – to make a difference in the life of another. • In the words of St. Francis of Assisi, “It is in giving that we receive.” • Be mindful of our many gifts, for they are not ours but ours to give. Have a restful and rejuvenating summer. Blessings,
A few of the thoughts that I shared with our young Margo Reid Brown ‘81 graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their journey: • As a graduate of St. Francis the lessons of these four years are in your heart forever to Calendar Highlights keep with you, the power of love - God IS Summer School Courses and camps at love. various times/dates beginning June 13 • There is no greater gift than to give of yourself to another. Looking Ahead First Day for Fall Sports
August 12
iPad Distribution
Mission Statement
St. Francis High School is a Catholic diocesan college preparatory school dedicated to serving young women and their families who seek spiritual growth and academic excellence. We are committed to integrating faith with the learning process, promoting the gospel values of Jesus Christ, building community, and providing opportunities for worship. We strive to help each student develop her gifts and talents to become a model of Pax et Bonum, (peace and goodness) through leadership and service. 1
Classes of 2014 & 2017
August 12
Classes of 2015 & 2016
August 13
Class of 2017 & Transfer Orientation
August 13
First Day of Classes
August 14
Welcome School Mass
August 15
Welcome Back Parent BBQ
August 15
Freshman Family Mass Freshman Overnight Retreat
August 17 August 17-18
Arts Patrons Meet & Greet Reception
August 20
Back-to-School Night
August 27
Back-to-School details will be mailed in July.