Last week Fr. Chris led our 2nd graders in a retreat as they prepared for First Communion. On Sunday, students received the Holy Eucharist for the first time. Congratulations students, teachers, parents, Godparents, and families. #weareproudofyou #wearecolgan




FREDONIA TRACK RELAYS - 4.21.23

We are excited to head to KC tomorrow (4/25) to meet with our alumni! We will be joined by retired faculty: Nancy Hicks (SME ElementaryPrincipal), Pat Forbes (SMC Principal), and Maggie Ryan (SMC Faculty). As well as incoming High School Principal Tim Conrad.

Today's Senior is Brody Kannarr
Please pray one Hail Mary for Brody today. You can also comment with your love and support #classof2023 #prayforsrs

Today's Senior is Carter Jacquinot
Please pray one Hail Mary for Carter today. You can also comment with your love and support #classof2023 #prayforsrs

The SMC members of GRACE had their annual banquet last evening to honor the senior girls and wrap up their fun year. It was held at St. Pius X Catholic Student Center. The GRACE sponsors, along with the senior moms, enjoyed the wonderful company of these amazing young ladies!



We are looking forward to our KC Alumni Gathering next week! We hope you can join us.

SMC Booster Club Sports Banquet is May 3rd. Ticket deadline is Friday, 4/28. For more details and to purchase tickets go to OLLsmc.org/booster-club
Today's Senior is Colin Hite
Please pray one Hail Mary for Colin today. You can also comment with your love and support #classof2023 #prayforsrs

Please join us in praying for our First Communicants! Reminder, our 2nd grade and PSR students will receive first communion this Sunday (4/23) at the 10:30am, 12pm (noon), and 2pm Masses.

T&F Results: 4/18 Columbus Invitational
https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/533613-columbus-invitational-2023/results#.ZD_ipS_MKLg
Today's Senior is Lily Graham
Please pray one Hail Mary for Lily today. You can also comment with your love and support #classof2023 #prayforsrs

Today's Senior is Audrey Goetting
Please pray one Hail Mary for Audrey today. You can also comment with your love and support #classof2023 #prayforsrs

SMC participated in Science Day at PSU on Thursday, April 13 along with hundreds of students from the 4-state area.
Our Biology Bowl team got 4th place. Team members are;
Jane Kerr, Lily Brown, Polona Kalan, and Merly Lara-Lopez.
In the Nature Sounds competition, Lauren Flood got 1st place and Meg Norman got 2nd place.
In the Wildlife ID competition, Lauren Flood got 3rd place.

SAVE THE DATE: Fine Arts - Arts Night will be May 10th.
More details coming soon.

Current 6th and 7th grade parents and students are invited to attend SMC's Junior High Parent Night on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30pm in the HS Auditorium. Topics discussed will include: Service Hours, Young Apostles, HS Graduation Requirements, House Time, and more. Hope to see you there.

Today's Senior is Ava Glover
Please pray one Hail Mary for Ava today. You can also comment with your love and support #classof2023 #prayforsrs

ATTN: St. Mary's Elementary Parents! The 2023-24 school year will be here before you know it. SME PTO is working with The Write Stuff to host a supply kit sale. A one-stop shop for your school supplies!! Go to https://www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/SMESKS and start shopping. (See flyer for more details.)
Kits will be delivered directly to the school. DISCOUNTED PRICE and FREE SHIPPING if you place your order by JUNE 3rd!
Check next year's school supplies off your to do list now and spend some extra time relaxing this summer!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our parish Totus Tuus Program this summer, July 30-Aug 4.
Needed: 2 host homes (1 for 2 males, 1 for 2 females) and lots of people to help with meals. Volunteers should email Hilary Gorman at gormanhilary@gmail.com

OLL/SMC is has an immediate opening for a full-time Custodian.
The Custodian cleans and maintains assigned areas. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by requirements and building needs. Considerable physical activity. Requires physical work; lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 30 pounds. Full-time positions with benefits available. During the school year, hours are M-F from 3-11pm. Summer Hours will be during the day and can vary based on campus needs. All new hires are subject to a background check and a 90-day probation period.
Applications are available in the parish office.

