Sunday Evening News 5/31/21
May 31, 2021
MONDAY EVENING NEWS
“I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
(Mt 28:20)
Peace & Greetings,
Trust you and your family are well this Memorial Day weekend. As the calendar turns to June tomorrow (although the last few days have felt more like late October), we are now in the homestretch of this academic year. While time is dwindling, there is still much to accomplish both in the classrooms and on the athletic fields. Keep working hard … finish #spstrong.
EVENING PRAYER
On this Memorial Day, we pray for the brave servicemen and women who gave their lives while protecting our freedoms. We honor their legacy with profound gratitude.
Let us pray,
“Today we bow our heads and are hearts to You, Lord,
that we may remember those who paid the ultimate price
by giving their lives for their country.
We can never be grateful enough for the sacrifices they made,
and we are humbled by their willingness to put their own lives aside
for the benefit of ours.
Father, carve their sacrifices into our hearts so we may never forget the loss of these heroes.
We pray for this in the Holy name of Your son Jesus, Amen.”
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Week of June 1 – 4, 2021
Tuesday (Day 3), Wednesday (Day 1), Thursday (Day 2) & Friday (Day 3)
WEEKDAY MASS
Wednesday Weekday Mass has ended for the 2020-2021 school year. They will resume in the fall.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed on Friday at 7:30 am in the Chapel.
CLASS OF 2021 – SENIOR WEEK
A reminder that the following events are being planned for the senior class. In some cases, events have been modified being sensitive to the COVID-19 guidelines that remain in effect for schools.
Tuesday, June 1 Athletic Awards Night (by invitation) in Auditorium, 7:30 pm
This event will be live streamed and can be watched by opening the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88254127751?pwd=OTB0RkQ2K0tOR2c3cmh4Szc3VWl5dz09. Meeting ID: 882 5412 7751, Passcode: 747783
Wednesday, June 2 Senior Class Picnic, High Meadows, Granby
Seniors who submitted a signed permission form to Mrs. Kendrick should assemble in the Auditorium by 8:00 pm. Buses will leave for High Meadows and return by 4:00 pm.
Student-athletes who need to return early for CIAC competition should contact Mr. Dennehy ddennehy@spchs.com to plan arrangements for an early bus back to St. Paul.
Thursday, June 3 Graduation Rehearsal, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm MANDATORY
All seniors should assemble in the Gymnasium at 9:45 am for line-up instructions, etc. before proceeding to St. Gregory the Great Church for rehearsal.
Senior Class Night, 7:00 pm
The evening begins with dinner in the Dining Hall before the Class of 2021 program in the Auditorium. This event is for students only.
Sunday, June 6 Baccalaureate Mass, St. Gregory the Great Church, 4:00 pm.
Principal Celebrant: Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV
Seniors should assemble in the Dining Hall at 3:00 pm in dress-up attire.
This event will be live streamed.
Monday, June 7 Graduation Rehearsal, 8:30 – 11:30 am MANDATORY
All seniors should assemble in the Auditorium by 8:15 am. Buses will leave for the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford. No car riders.
Tuesday, June 8 52nd Commencement Exercises, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 6:00 pm
All seniors should assemble in the lower church by 5:00 pm with cap & gown for class photo, etc. Plan accordingly for late afternoon traffic. Parking at the Cathedral is limited. A map of suggested adjacent parking lots will be provided. This event will be live streamed.
JUNE EVENTS
Wednesday, June 9 Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior Class Picnic/Field Day, Noon – 2:00 pm. (Rain date: Thursday, June 10).
Friday, June 11 Last Day of School – Noon Dismissal. Buses will be available.
YEARBOOK UPDATE
For all those who have purchased a 2021 yearbook, we have an expected shipping date of July 23. This year, books will be shipped directly to home addresses and can be expected to arrive within 5-7 business days of this date.
The 2021 yearbook has a later delivery date than usual due to the inclusion of this year’s spring sports and year end events. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Kendrick at nkendrick@spchs.com.
ST. PAUL PERFORMING ARTS – BROADWAY SRO (Standing Room Only)
Last Thursday evening, St. Paul Performing Arts presented a special premiere “BROADWAY, SRO (Standing Room Only), to our student performers and family members. Click this link https://spchs.com/finearts/ to view this outstanding performance.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Mazzarella, Mr. Simpson and show cast: Lila Alderete, Alecia Barbieri, Lucas Courtemanche, Madison Howe, Bryndle Kroll, Daniel Kozman, Anna Kronen, Madeline Kurnik, Olivia Lanteri, Julia Lawson, Sami Millerick, Calista Oria, Abigail Patterson, Bella Peterson, Kendall Raymond, Christian Roach, Kirsten Ward, Brianna Wood, Nina Zwolinski and stage crew: Joseph DiBiaso and Madelyn McAuliffe.
Special recognition to seniors: Alecia Barbieri, Olivia Lanteri and Nina Zwolinski.
ATHLETICS
CIAC STATE TOURNAMENT – GO FALCONS
The Baseball team is the #1 seed in the Class S state tournament and will host Tourtellete at 3:30 pm on Tuesday afternoon. Nice article on St. Paul shortstop Ryan Daniels ‘22 in this weekend’s Hartford Courant: https://www.courant.com/sports/high-schools/hc-sp-ryan-daniels-st-paul-uconn-baseball-20210528-kuodyxqkh5dbrbox4qsxgsyqfi-story.html.
After a first-round win in the Class S state tournament over Somers on Friday afternoon the Girls’ Lacrosse team heads to Tolland High School for a 4:30 pm game on Tuesday afternoon.
The Boys’ Lacrosse team finished the regular season winning the WCLC league championship and as the #4 seed in Class S. They will host Lewis Mills at 6:00 pm on McPhee Field Wednesday evening.
USED BOOK/UNIFORM TAKE BACK
Bring back your used books and used uniforms on June 9, 10 and 11 during study hall or after school! St. Paul families will have the opportunity to purchase your used books on a first come, first served basis during the summer for the 2021-2022 school year. If your used book sells, you will receive 80% of the sale price which will come by check to you during the Fall/Winter of 2021. The remaining 20% will go back to the school for future activities. Have questions? Please contact Melissa Lindquist by email mlindquist@spchs.com
NEWS FOR SHHS TRANSFER STUDENTS
SHHS Falcon Fest – June 10 at 6:30 pm
Click this link SHHS Falcon Fest Details for more details and to RSVP https://spchs.com/falconfest/.
SHHS Technology and Concussion Testing – June 22 & 29
Click this link Technology and Concussion Testing Dates for more details and to RSVP.
NEWS FOR CLASS OF 2025
Class of 2025 Technology and Concussion Testing – June 23, 24 & 30
Click this link Technology and Concussion Testing Dates for more details and to RSVP.
Class of 2025 Academic Academy – August 16-20
Click this link https://spchs.com/academicacademy/ for more details and to RSVP.
SUMMER ACADEMIC COURSES FOR THE CLASS OF 2022, 2023 and 2024
Algebra Bootcamp (grades 10,11 and 12) and Writing the College Essay (class of 2022 only). Click here Algebra Bootcamp & Writing the College Essay Details for details.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
Summer Programs for students entering 4th – 9th grade. For more details visit
https://spchs.com/summerprograms/.
ADVANCEMENT NEWS
14th ANNUAL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT in memory of Sharon Meilcarz – June 28
The tournament will be held at Chippanee Country Club. There are still several sponsorships available and a dinner reception that evening! Sign up today!https://event.auctria.com/96e225c3-c0d8-451d-b264-b93b9dbb91f9/dc3434801eee11eab8ff03b36d06615e
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (June 1 – 6)
Happy Birthday to: Brandon Benoit, Dylan Bird, Miranda-Corine Bunnell, Lucas Courtemanche, Jenna Fulvi, James Hannan, Stephen Morelli, Lukas Nadolski, Julie Swicklas, Declan Toland, and Mr. Aliberti.
FINAL WORD
A shout out to St. Paul’s performing arts cast/crew and the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams for the passion we witnessed last Thursday. It was an emotional and inspirational evening when our drama students went on stage live for the end of the recorded finale, even for a brief moment, and the lacrosse teams played for a league championship in front of an enthusiastic stands filled with students from both schools. For one night, it all seemed normal … the campus came alive reminding us of what we missed this year but providing hope for what will be next year!
Keep it up … stay vigilant, don’t let our guard down … let’s stay in school to the end.
It takes all of us, all of the time!
MASK UP – WASH HANDS – KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Make it a great week … take care of yourself and each other!
St. Paul, pray for us!
Cary M. Dupont ‘72
President/Chief Administrator
