THE WEEKLY WITNESS
17 April 2015 | St. Mary Magdalen School | San Antonio, TX
OUR MAVERICK MISSION: EMPOWER STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY TO WITNESS THE GOSPEL AND GROW IN EXCELLENCE THROUGH FAITH, ACADEMICS AND SERVICE.
NUESTRA MISION: EMPODERAR A LOS ALUMNOS Y A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD A SER TESTIGOS DEL EVANGELIO Y CRECER EN LA EXCELENCIA A TRAVÉS DE LA FÉ, LAS ACADÉMICAS Y EL SERVICIO.
ZEAL: A Consequence of Encounter
Read the full piece below!
CONFESSION: A Vehicle For Encounter
One of the best ways to personally encounter Jesus is through Confession. In fact, one of the most impactful encounters in Pope Francis' life came at Confession.
Here is the schedule for our students' upcoming Confessions:
Wednesday, April 23 (2nd-5th grade)
Grade Time
1. 2nd grade 1:00-1:30
2. 3rd 1:30-2:00
3. 4th 2:00-2:30
4. 5th 2:30-3:00
Wednesday, April 30 (6th grade- 8th grade)
1. 6th grade 12:30-1:00
2. 7th grade 1:00-1:30
3. 8th grade 1:30-2:00
Pope Francis On Mercy
Communion: Another Vehicle For Encounter
Many of our students will receive the Eucharist for the first time on May 3 at 2:30! Here is a list of this year's First Communicants!
2nd grade
- Jace A.
- Hunter B.
- Paula C.
- Christopher C.
- Samantha C.
- Sebastian E.
- Sofia G.
- Jesus G.
- Roberto G.
- Alexandra G.
- Mary Alice G.
- Augustine G.
- Ava G.
- Autumn K.
- Jaiver L.
- Zachry M.
- Sebastian M.
- Alexandra M.
- Natalie O.
- Isabella R.
- Isabella R.
- Celeste R.
- Victoria R.
- Yamilin R.
- Luna T.W.
- Raul Z.
3rd Grade
1. Jayden P.
2. Christopher G.
4th grade
1. Amore C.
2. Alixus P.
3. Fernanda R.
6th grade
1. Lauren R.R.
2. Laci R.R.
3. Zyrah R.
7th grade
1. Juliana R.
2. Zyrah R.
Cardinal George, Archbishop Gustavo's Mentor, Dies At Age 78
What Really Matters
"It occurred to me that there were two sets of virtues, the résumé virtues and the eulogy virtues. The résumé virtues are the skills you bring to the marketplace. The eulogy virtues are the ones that are talked about at your funeral — whether you were kind, brave, honest or faithful. Were you capable of deep love?"
Another Believer: Accomplished College and NBA Coach Embraces The Growth Mindset
Some Details and Deadlines For Buckles and Bling, Which Is Just A Few Weeks Away!
If you have questions regarding auctions items, please email Lisa Chapa at lchapa@rpsalaw.com.
Volunteers are needed for the event! There will be double service hours for clean up. Sign up to volunteer with Rachel Vargas Trevino at ravtrevino@aol.com.
Tickets are for sale in the main office!
Hope For The Future: Don't Let Procrastination Cost You!
$30 and 30 minutes can save you hundreds of dollars on tuition. I am happy to sit down with any of you who need help with the application; please email me if you wish.
HFF will send a round every month until August. Applicants wanting to be considered for each round must have applications completed by the 15th of the prior month.
Please see the new link below to apply.
Register Now! Only $160 Until The End Of The School Year
Registration packets are ready! From now until June 5, registration for the 2015-16 school year is $160. This summer, the rate increases to $180. Tuition for K5-8th grade is $333 per month. In my very biased opinion, there is no better return on your educational investment in the city.
ACCELERATED READER WINNERS
Progress Reports
Summer School: Your Input Requested!
ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL
Email: william.daily@gsnsa.org
Website: www.stmmsa.org
Location: 1700 Clower Street, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210-735-1381
Church Bulletin
Please see important information regarding our parish at this link:
Rodeo Free Dress on Thursday
No School This Friday, 4/24, For Battle of Flowers Parade
Maverick Athletics: Playoff Time!
Meanwhile, our Maverick Teams in CAL are storming through the league! Way to go, Mini Mavs!