Issue 1 Blessed Sacrament School Annual Appeal Newsletter: $26,340.00 Thank You! OUR 2017 ALUMNI HONOREE; COL. STEVEN O DONNELL, WITH FR. CHARLES GRONDIN & PRINCIPAL CHRISTOPHER WEBER AUGUST, 2017 Message from the Principal By: Mr. Christopher Weber As we conclude the 7 th annual Blessed Sacrament School Fund Appeal, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all who have so generously donated to our school, especially the parishioners, school alumni and faithful supporters of our educational ministry. I am very proud to say that the outstanding tradition of Blessed Sacrament School continues. It is no secret that demographics in the Valley section of Providence have changed over the past decade and the general economic conditions in Rhode Island have made it increasingly difficult for many families to afford a Catholic education. That is why it is so important that those of us who benefited from the generosity of religious orders like The Faithful Companions of Jesus, give back to the most vulnerable in our country and our cities. It is true that education is the only surefire way to lift people out of the cycle of poverty and that continues to be the mission of Blessed Sacrament School, the most affordable Catholic Elementary School in Providence. With your generosity and our commitment to Catholic education, we can make the American dream come true for a new generation of Providence children. Thank You! I would also like to thank our pastor, Fr. Charles Grondin, for his tireless dedication and commitment in support of Blessed Sacrament School. Fr. Grondin leads all of our school masses, hears confessions for our students on a weekly basis, and provides a model of spiritual guidance for our staff and students alike. We are blessed to have him leading our school. On behalf of the Parish Community, I would also like to thank the school s faculty and staff, and each and every benefactor listed in this newsletter for their continued support of Blessed Sacrament School. May God continue to bless you and the work you do in His name. In Christ, Mr. Weber It s been full STEAM ahead at Blessed Sacrament School as our teachers continue to integrate more Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics lessons into our curriculum. Here, the first graders are observing the results of their hard work in our Garden Club. This autumn, Camp Invention will come to Blessed Sacrament as an afterschool club. It will be a great opportunity for our teachers to further develop their STEAM teaching skills, and have some fun at the same time! For more information, visit campinvention.org. The Hope of the Harvest is in the Seed. We re on the Web! http://blessedschoolpvd.com
2016-2017 Donor Honor Roll BISHOP S CIRCLE (gifts of $5,000+) Page 1 Mr. William J. Conley Roger J. Bertrand Scholarship Fund BLESSED SACRAMENT CIRCLE (gifts of $1,000-$2,499) Anonymous In honor of Rev. Charles E. Maher SISTERS FAITHFUL COMPANIONS OF JESUS CIRCLE (gifts of $500-$999) Joseph Duffy In memory of Austin J. Duffy 32 & Austin J. Duffy, Jr. 59 Thomas M. Glavin Mary C. Higgins Rev. Charles E. Maher In memory of Sr. Mary of the Cross, F.C.J. Bishop Robert J. McManus In memory of The McManus Family Joyce Anne Joseph Nichols Patricia A. Prior Edward Zannella John Zannella 2016-2017 Donor Honor Roll 1925 CORNERSTONE CIRCLE (gifts of $250-499) Linda Casci Donald Casci Paula Fontes John Lemos Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mendonca Joe & Irene Richardson Kathleen Rigney In memory of Joseph J. Rigney Thomas Thurber In memory of Cecil & Catherine Thurber Christmas Pageant 2016 Update IN LAST YEAR S NEWSLETTER, I WROTE TO YOU ABOUT OUR GOAL OF ACQUIRING DCYF LICENSING, WHICH ENABLES WORKING FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR THE CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. I AM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT GOAL HAS BEEN COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, WORKING FAMILIES CAN GET HELP PAYING TUITION EXPENSES FOR STUDENTS UP TO ENTRY INTO 1 ST GRADE, AND DAYCARE EXPENSES FOR ALL STUDENTS UP TO AGE 13. IF YOU THINK YOU MAY KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY QUALIFY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SPREAD THE NEWS. APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE, AT:HTTP://WWW.DHS.RI.GOV/PROGRAMS/CCAPPRO GRAMINFO.PHP PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HAVE HELPED US TO INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNITS IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS SO WE CAN START SUMMER CAMP BEGINNING IN 2018. THANK YOU! http://blessedschoolpvd.com @BSacramentpvd Please remember to Like our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/bles sedschoolpvd Blessed Sacrament School, 240 Regent Ave. Providence, RI. 02908 Ph. (401)-831-3993. On Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/blessedschoolpvd/
HARVEST CIRCLE Anonymou s Leo A. Banti MS. PATTY HART, OUR ART AND DESIGN TEACHER, VOLUNTEERED EACH WEDNESDAY AT THE ART CLUB. THE STUDENTS LOVED IT AND MS. HART RAISED OVER $1,000.00 TO FUND OUR ART PROGRAM. Donor Honor Roll- Continued Mrs. Wiles Mission to the DR Our school families donated much-needed medical supplies to help some of the poorest people in the Dominican Republic. Honor Students Third grade honor students: Yvette, Johnn, Edward, Jayden, Tailee, Charles, Dominic A., Genesis, Esther, Jaden, and Dominic C. ham it up for the camera! FAST FACTS 100% Of our preschool teachers are certified in early childhood education and endorsed by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children. (gift s of $10 0-$249) HARVEST CIRCLE (gifts of $100-$249) Anonymous Leo A. Banti In memory of Dorothy Banti & Donna M. Davis Joseph & Donna Barricelli In memory of Kay Barricelli Edward Barton In memory of Fran Barton Catherine Fico Beck Roy Burns In memory of Claire (Burns) Nobrega John & Kathleen Campanini In memory of Anthony & Irene Rainone Bernard P. & Carol A. Carroll In memory of Bernard J. & Nora A. Carroll Neil Corkery In memory of Mother Ethna, F.C.J. Helen Curran In memory of Raymond Curran, Sr. & Raymond, Jr. James Donovan David Dwyer In memory of Sara H. & Martha (Dwyer) Laurance David A. Dwyer In memory of his Sister, Sarah L. Dwyer Charles Dyer Joe & Debbie Fioravanti In memory of Paul H. Rondeau Catherine A. Galvin Marjorie Garbecki Eugene F. Garvey Robert A. Gentile Daniel Gillis In memory of Chester & Lucy Gillis Roland & Marguerite Hebert Josephine Kiernan In memory of Mrs. Irene Kiernan Josephine Kiernan In memory of Irene & Frank Kiernan Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lowrey Thomas McGarry Robert P. McKenna In memory of Mary Elizabeth Kelly Regina Cassels Mona In memory of The Cassels Family Jimmie Owen In memory of Veronica Owen & Harold & Gertrude Cox. Also, in honor of Joseph & Irene Richardson Mr & Mrs Salvatore Pereschino In memory of Joseph & Viola Pereschino Alberta Procaccini Patricia Reilly In memory of Joseph Rigney Carol A. Richard Joseph & Stephanie Rigney In memory of Joseph J. Rigney Ninoska Sosa David & June Spencer In memory of Lorenzo Amodei Chris & Debbie Weber Mary & Richard Whalen PATRON S CIRCLE (gifts of $25-$99) James C. Andoscia, Sr. Sam Besachio Lorraine Carnevale Mavis McPhillips Connolly Robert J. Connors Ray Conroy In memory of Emily & Edmund Conroy Concetta M. Conte Barbara A. Conway In memory of The Prior Girls Patricia Duffy Andrew Dufresne Donna Esposito In memory of Armand & Marie Esposito Regina C. Flynn In memory of Charles Flynn, Jr. Genevieve Gillen Matilda Lombardi
PATRON S CIRCLE-Continued (gifts of $25-$99) Marie-Ange Louis-Jean In honor of Blessed Sacrament School Joseph & Lillian McIntyre In memory of Joseph & Helen McIntyre Ellen Murgo In memory of John J. & Frank M. Crowley Kathleen Carroll O Connell In memory of Elizabeth Carroll Burke & John J. Carroll Robert J. Palazzo, CMAA Maureen Rodgers Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ronzio John A. Russo In memory of John & Rose Russo Peggy Lombardi Szlosek In memory of Anthony & Rose Lombardi Andrew Mickey Toolan In honor of the Class of 56 Joan Tortolani On the Occasion of Christmas Thomas M. Vekeman In memory of Mary E. (Downs) Vekeman William L. Wolfe, Jr. 26,2 Blessed Sacrament School Mission Statement Issue 1 The mission of Blessed Sacrament School, a Catholic School and ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish, is to educate preschool through grade eight students in a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment that instills the knowledge of God s great love for us. We empower students to become well-rounded individuals who are lifelong learners and joyful witnesses to Christ s teachings. From the Graduating Class of 2017 By Julissa Tenas-Valedictorian We are deeply grateful to the many people who have helped us during our years at Blessed Sacrament School. We thank Father Grondin, Mr. Weber, our teachers and all of the members of the Blessed Sacrament staff. We thank Mrs. Fioravanti for always taking such good care of us, and for being so patient with us. We are particularly appreciative to everyone who helped make our graduation liturgy such a beautiful and meaningful event. Most importantly, we offer our heartfelt gratitude to our families. They have sacrificed so much in order to make this day possible. We know that our accomplishments are a reflection of their support, dedication, and love. We thank our families and our friends for helping make this day possible and special for us. Marie Madeleine D Houët, Foundress, Faithful Companions of Jesus Blessed Sacrament School, 240 Regent Ave. Providence, RI. 02908 Ph. (401)-831-3993 Fax. (401)-223-0536. Web: http://blessedschoolpvd.com