A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY | |
Dear St. Pius X Family,
The Advent season is upon us! Advent is a time of preparation for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. We are called to prepare, quiet, and discipline our hearts. While we look forward to Christmas, it is important for us to stay mindful of the present so that we can truly experience the full joy of Christmas.
Preparing for Christmas certainly comes with some stress as we decorate, purchase gifts for loved ones, and plan family gatherings. However, preparing for Christmas should also be peaceful, allowing us to pause in the midst of the busyness and to reflect on the coming of Christ. It’s also important to discipline our hearts by attending Advent Sunday Masses and participating in the Sacrament of Confession, which is being offered to our students tomorrow during our schoolwide Penance Service. Advent is a time of joy, and it is wonderful seeing our many student organizations and families as they sponsor Christmas gifts for our Dresden neighbors and care for those in need in our community.
That spirit of philanthropy is an important part of our culture here at St. Pius X. The light of your giving spirit shone brightly on #iGiveCatholic Day. On this national day of giving, our initial goal was to raise $75,000 for our Annual Fund; however, our community, with generous hearts, doubled our goal and raised over $150,000 in one day! Your generosity put us at number one for Catholic institutions in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and number fifteen for Catholic institutions nationally. An Annual Fund gift is not just any contribution; it is the most important gift you can make to our beloved school. If you have not contributed to this year’s campaign, I humbly ask that you prayerfully consider making a gift today.
In closing, please join me in praying for our students as they prepare to finish the semester strong. In the midst of final exams, extracurricular activities, and social pressures, I hope they can find calmness and peace so they too can prepare their hearts for Christmas. I hope everyone has a wonderful Advent and Christmas season.
Domini Sumus,
Aaron Parr '06
President
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Chris Murphy '97, Dean of Students at St. Pius X, is a proud Golden Lion. He freely shares his talent for music, love of costume theme days, and fun spirit here on campus. Visit the Annual Fund page to learn more about Chris and why he supports the Annual Fund. You too can give like a Golden Lion! Please click below to make your gift or pledge today. Thank you for your generosity! | | |
SUPPORTING ST. PIUS X AS 2023 COMES TO A CLOSE | |
Because of our many generous benefactors, St. Pius X is a vibrant, thriving community! If you are looking to support St. Pius X while taking advantage of year-end giving, please read on to learn the many ways to do so!
Make an Annual Fund gift: Your gift to the Annual Fund is not just any contribution; it is the most important gift you can make to St. Pius X. This year we must raise $950,000 to pay our faculty, enrich academics, maintain our facilities, and more. To date, $786,000 has been contributed. Click here to give now!
Donate Stock: Donating appreciated stock is simple and provides a great opportunity to avoid capital gains while maximizing your charitable deduction. Click here to learn how. Donors contributing stock are strongly encouraged to send instructions to their broker by December 15. Any stock gifts initiated after this date will be handled on a best efforts basis.
Contribute from Your Donor Advised Fund: If you’ve set up a donor advised fund, take advantage of those charitable dollars for your year-end giving. These funds can be used for Annual Fund gifts, Ring the Bells Capital Campaign contributions, Scholarship donations, and more! Please note that these funds cannot be used for sponsorships.
Support the Ring the Bells Capital Campaign: Your donation will help us finish the campaign strong! With less than $800,000 more to go on our $14.8M goal, your donation will help complete the St. Joan of Arc Field House and Seaver Family Sports Complex upgrades. Gifts of $10,000 or more will be included on the donor recognition plaque. Click here to learn more.
Apply for a Matching Gift: Many companies offer matching gifts to their employees, doubling and sometimes tripling your contribution! Click here to see if your company matches gifts.
Things to note to ensure your gift is counted as a charitable contribution in 2023: Check envelopes must be sent via USPS and postmarked by December 31. Credit card gifts must be made before midnight EST on December 31. Thank you!
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MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI:
ANNE MARIE CIPRARI '77
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We're happy to introduce our new Director of Alumni, Anne Marie Ciprari '77. Anne Marie is the parent of two St. Pius X graduates, Riley Hooper '17 and Jennings Hooper '20, and is a long-time St. Pius X volunteer, having served on the Advancement Committee and the Athletic Association. She was also involved with the cheer program for 10 years. Most recently, Anne Marie was with TIAA as the Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, where she was responsible for philanthropic programs worldwide. Welcome back to St. Pius X, Anne Marie! | | |
A SOUTHERN CHARM AUCTION & GALA | | | |
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A Southern Charm Soiree, set for February 3, 2024 at St. Pius X, will be an evening packed with live entertainment, exciting auction items, delicious food, and more! The evening kicks off with a special “sneak peek” hour just for sponsors. Family and corporate sponsors will be treated to specialty cocktails, live music, first dibs on auction items, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Sponsorships start at just $600. The doors open for all other patrons at 7 p.m.
New this year is the Bourbon Pull featuring a variety of popular bottles including ASW’s Fiddler Unison, Angels Envy, Four Roses Single Barrel, and Woodford Reserve. Ticket buyers have the opportunity to take home one of the smoothest flavors of the south!
The “Southern Charm” theme will carry throughout the evening with delicious offerings from C. Parks Catering and a stocked bar to suit any palette. The Stephen Lee Band returns to St. Pius X, bringing their smooth sounds and celebration energy into the room. Dancing shoes are a must!
The Live Auction will include vacation homes, unique experiences, and more! And the “Fund a Need” portion of the evening will raise funds to outfit our new St. Joan of Arc Field House with cameras, fobs, and other security equipment to keep our campus safe.
Make plans now to join us by purchasing a sponsorship or tickets today!
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SEAVER CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY! | | |
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Improvements Include New Concession Stand & Restrooms
Construction is moving along quickly at Seaver Family Sports Complex. A new concession stand building, complete with public restrooms, is being built behind the third base line. Once this building is complete, a new bleacher system will be installed. The center section will include a small press box at the top of the bleachers, offering views of the entire field. Thank you for supporting the Ring the Bells Capital Campaign!
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MOTHERS' CLUB HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: THANK YOU!
By Teresa Ebbs, Chair
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The St. Pius X Mothers’ Club Holiday Marketplace Event Committee would like to thank you all for another successful year! The event included over 160 vendors and seven student vendors. Over $45,000 was raised for student scholarships for the upcoming school year. The spirit of volunteerism and commitment to our kids and our school is amazing!
This event could not have happened without the Committee Chairs, parent and student volunteers, donors, alumni, Dr. Simpson, Rachel Braham, Blaise Wannemacher, Kim Woods, teachers, staff, the Facilities Team, vendors, shoppers, sponsors, the Mothers’ Club, St. Pius X families, and the community! A BIG thank you and Happy Holidays to everyone!
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Above left, l-r: Four generations shopping at Marketplace. Paula Leach, Lori Lummas '80, Melissa Lummas Nicholson '10, and future Golden Lion Hadley Nicholson.
Above right: Current Pius parent, Cathy Harvey, wins the award for Favorite Religious vendor with her booth "Nautical Nativities."
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