FRIDAY NIGHT'S NEWSLETTER

PICS OF THE WEEK!

ALL SAINTS DAY GREATNESS,

HOLY MASS IN THE GYM,

RECESS LEAF TOSS

& A FIRST FRIDAY FOCUS!

The weather had different plans for us this year, as our saintly celebration was forced inside due to the threat of rain. This change of course certainly did not dampen the mood as our students with their younger "church buddies" paraded around the gymnasium, visiting a number of tables which became the "indoor trunks" for this annual tradition. Saintly smiles were still seen, as our students enjoyed parading to the various selection of saints displayed at each table, and the treats that accompanied them! A very intimate Holy Mass for this Solemnity was celebrated in the gymnasium and Father Ryan spoke to us about "who we are supposed to be"... Saints in the making! 

As we look forward to the coming days, we realize that we have a nice shortened week upon us! Our teachers will be attending a Diocesan Professional Development Day on Thursday next week, which is followed by the Veteran's Day holiday on Friday.

So, buckle up for a quick three day week!

More All Saints Day pictures coming soon....

Please click here (and here!) to view our newest additions to the photo gallery!

We have so much to be grateful for!

Have a wonderful weekend. 

#miracles

#watchforthem

In honor of our veterans and those who currently serve, there will be NO SCHOOL on

Friday, November 11th!

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 

Please consider stopping by!

Running Like Rebels!

Students who attend the Vendor Fair on Saturday with their families will receive a 

Spirit Wear Day Pass!

Our students love to be out of uniform for a day and showing our school spirit is an absolute must.

Any student that visits the Vendor Fair should stop by the

Spirit Wear table to receive a pass to demonstrate their

REBEL SPIRIT!

It's a WIN-WIN!

Have a few hours tomorrow that you could help out at the Vendor Fair? Please click here and let Jenalyn Gobern know you can help!

OUR FIRST FRIDAY FOCUS!

Fr. Leonard offered and assembly and presentation this morning about the needs of his native country, Rwanda. St. Francis Xavier Parish has been supporting Fr. Leonard's village since 2009, and have raised funds for various needs including soccer balls and shoes. This year the parish is raising funds to be able to purchase proper plumbing to install toilets in the schools for the children of Rwanda, and the school wants to help the parish reach their $10,000 goal!

Please see below for the flyer that was sent home in Friday folders today explaining Monday's DRESS DOWN DAY!

Please consider donating to this worthy cause!

The month of November we pray for All Souls...

For those who sleep in Christ,

Life has changed not ended. 

An Altar of Remembrance has been created in the main lobby and in a very special way we will remember and pray for the souls of the faithfully departed loved ones of our school families, as well as alumni of SFX School throughout the month of November. Please click here to submit the names of loved ones , as well as any deceased alumni that you may know of (please include graduation year) to be placed in our basket of remembrance and prayed for daily.

From the Office:

Our holiday gift card fundraiser kicks off today!



This is a great way to purchase a wide variety of gift cards without having to run around to numerous stores.

Orders for physical cards must be submitted and paid for by 11/16/22. E-Cards can be ordered at any time.

Please click here and here for flyers with more information, and feel free to call the office if you have any questions.

Please see this letter to Massachusetts families with suggestions for preventing respiratory illness, signed jointly by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Monday 11/7- Friday 11/11- VOCATIONS WEEK!
• Tuesday, 11/8- Maronite Sisters here for Adoration; NJHS meeting after school;
• Thursday, 11/10- NO SCHOOL - Diocesan PD Day;
• Friday, 11/11- NO SCHOOL Veterans Day;
• Monday, 11/14- Mass @ 9am (weather permitting)
• Tuesday 11/15- NJHS Tutoring starts today!
• Monday, 11/21- Mass @ 9am (weather permitting)
• Wednesday, 11/23- Early Dismissal (11:30am); FAM House Challenge Day; Lunch will be available and Extended Care until 3:30pm only!

Students are offered lunch daily, free of charge. Click here for November Menu for your planning and packing purposes!

NEXT SEC MEETING

Tuesday , Nov. 14th @ 7pm

Our school-wide tradition for 

All Saints Day...

an indoor celebration...

A HUGE thank you to all of our parents (and middle school FAM Houses!) who helped to make this special day possible!

CYO

Sign ups were successful, but if there is anyone still interested in playing CYO Basketball, the last day for sign ups is Wednesday, November 9th.

Click here and here to fill out forms!

Our NJHS students were busy at work this week, as they sorted and boxed up the numerous cans and non-perishable items that were donated by our generous school families! The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be using the food items collected to create Thanksgiving baskets/dinners for those in need.



Thank you for your continued outpouring of love & generosity!

OPEN HOUSE... This Weekend!

Bishop Stang invites parents & students of all middle school grades to attend an Open House Event on Sunday, November 6th from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Faculty and students are excited to highlight all that makes Bishop Stang an outstanding faith-based, college preparatory program. Please pre-register at bishopstang.org. 

AND.....

LITTLE WOMEN... in a few short weeks!

The Bishop Stang Theater Company is pleased to present the American classic, Little Women on Thursday, November 17th and Friday, November 18th. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12 (adults) or $10 (students and seniors). Please consider attending what is promises to be incredible performance!

St. Francis Xavier School 

 223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743

www.sfxacushnet.com