MS. RACHEL GEMO,
HEAD OF PARISH SCHOOL
April 10, 2025 | VOLUME 22 | ISSUE 34
THE BUZZ FROM MS. GEMO | LOWER SCHOOL NEWS - GRADES PRESCHOOL-3
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS - GRADES 4-8 | WEEKLY CALENDAR | HSA
Greetings SBPS Parents and Friends:
We are heading into the holiest week of the liturgical year - HOLY WEEK! We pray your Lenten journey has been faith-filled and reflective during the past 5 weeks. On Sunday, we celebrate Palm Sunday which commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed him with palm branches and shouting "Hosanna.” Let us also welcome Jesus into our hearts and worship together this coming weekend and start Holy Week off right. We also have Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Services as well. Please invite your family, neighbors and loved ones to observe these important days together here at St. Benedict Parish. For your convenience, you can find the parish schedule below. Our dad’s group is also hosting an open gym on Sunday morning after the 10AM Mass - so why not make a morning of faith and fellowship here?
Our students have also been preparing two prayer services that we would love to have your presence at as well. Our 8th graders will lead us through the Living Stations of the Cross at 1:30PM and 7PM in the church. On Holy Thursday, our 5th graders will lead us through a prayer service in the church at 8:30AM. All are welcome to attend.
For those of you who haven’t submitted your 2025-26 enrollment information and finalization in FACTS, please do so soon. We are currently at or near capacity at several grade levels. We have had a lot of interest from prospective families and will be sending invitations to enroll soon. Don’t lose your child’s spot here at St. Ben’s! Please finalize your paperwork today - see the post below for more information or reach out to Ben Mazzone at bmazzone@stbenedict.com if you are unsure of next steps.
We will be seeking new Advisory Board Members for the coming year. The Advisory Board is hosting a happy hour before our Wednesday board meeting this week. I encourage you to attend, speak with a few board members about how you might contribute to the board and stay for a bit to listen in on our next board meeting. You might find that the work of the board excites you! Help continue to forward our school’s mission and vision.
Important Gala Updates
🎟️ Join the Fun with a Virtual Paddle! 🎟️
Ticket sales have officially closed, but you can still participate! Buy a Virtual Paddle to join the silent auction and bid on favorites like post-parties, teacher treats, and more! https://one.bidpal.net/stbensgala2025/ticketing
🎡 Upgrade to VIP for the Ultimate Experience!
Take your night to the next level with VIP perks, including:
🥂 VIP-Only Bars & Champagne on Arrival
💺 Premium Seating in the Best Spots
👀 Early Auction Preview
🍸 Reserved Cocktail Tables
📩 Email gala@stbenedict.com to upgrade to VIP!
💙 A huge thank-you to everyone supporting this event—your generosity makes it all possible!
There’s a lot more important information below. Be sure to check out the following:
Early Childhood Summer Camp at St. Ben’s - Details and Enrollment Info
Please find listed below important dates:
April 11, 2025 - Living Stations of the Cross presented by 8th Grade - 7PM in Church
April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday - Holy Week Begins
April 16, 2025 - SBPS Advisory Board Happy Hour at 6:30PM in Upper School Library
April 17, 2025 - Holy Thursday Prayer Service by 5th Grade in Church 8:30AM
April 18, 2025 - Good Friday - No School
April 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday
April 21 2025 - Easter Monday - No School
April 22, 2025 - Welcome Back Ms. D!
April 22-25- Week of the Young Child
April 26, 2025 - Annual Gala at Rockwell on the River - thank you for your generosity
April 28 to May 2 - AGORA WEEK for 6th, 7th and 8th grades
May 2, 2025 - YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE
May God be with us always!
Ms. Rachel Gemo, Head of School
Ms. Gemo’s Prayer Corner
Holy Week Prayer
Lord, Jesus Christ, You became human and took
on the realities of humanity in our world. During Your life on earth,
You gave hope, perspective and salvation to many. Your words are
challenging, uplifting, encouraging and guiding. At the end of your
earthly life here in our world, You took upon yourself all suffering
and made the cross a sign of hope. At this time when the whole
world is suffering, when people are isolated and left to themselves,
when people mourn for their loved ones, where people are
sacrificing their physical and psychological strength to help others,
we pray in solidarity and entrust ourselves to You.
Amen.
Adapted from prayers by Sister Ulrike M., SDS – Austria