School News

Jesus the Good Shepherd School Celebrates World Culture on May Day

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Jesus the Good Shepherd School held a May Day Celebration with the theme “Music Makes the World Go Round” which depicted cultures from around the world through music and dance. Each class was assigned a different country and prepared for May Day by learning about life in that particular area of the world. For the event, the classes dressed in costumes from their countries and did a short dance.

St. Joseph School Inducts Students Into NJHS

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St. Joseph School recently inducted 10 students into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) for the 2010-11 school year. In order to be eligible for membership in the NJHS, the students must have had 3.75 cumulative GPA in his or her core subjects and were also evaluated on the basis of leadership, service, citizenship and character. The St. Joseph School NJHS members for next year are: Cole Allen, Madeline Bodden, Taylor Fanning, Noah Gleason, Anna Hutlas, Kolby Knight, Connor Loper, Cosette Loper, Andrew Lukacs and Nathan Thrash.

St. Federick High School Tennis Team Excels

St. Freds

St. Frederick recently won the boys Division V-Class 1A-B-C state tennis championship, and finished as runners up in the girls bracket on Tuesday, May 4th at ULM. Doubles team, Jason Simon and Nathan Ryan, pulled the Warriors past a tie with Metairie Park to claim the second straight boys’ doubles championship while Elaine Simon repeated as the girls’ singles champion. Pictured Senior Jason Simon.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy Wishes You a Happy Summer

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The faculty, staff and students of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy would like to wish everyone a blessed and happy summer! This year has been a tremendous success thanks to the efforts of everyone in our OLBSA family. Thank you for your hard work and we look forward to seeing you and our new families in August. Remember to keep up with our school over the summer at www.olbsa.org

Our Lady of Fatima Hosted Annual Fais-Do-Do

OLF

Our Lady of Fatima recently held their annual Fatima Family Fais-Do-Do school carnival on Sunday, April 18th. Everyone had a wonderful time playing various games, climbing the rock wall, checking out the animals from the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, eating delicious crawfish, playing bingo or bidding on fabulous items in the silent auction. The event was a huge success and everyone is already looking forward to next year’s festivities!


Contents

> From the Editor by Jessica Rinaudo

> Archbishop Aymond Asks for Prayers and Aid for Those Affected by Oil Spill

> Bishop Michael Duca's June and July 2010 Schedule

> La Reflexion del Obispo por Obispo Michael Duca

> Bishop's Reflection by Bishop Michael Duca

> Liturgy Lines: Come, Let Us Worship by Dianne Rachal

> Vatican Confirms New Version of Missal
by Catholic News Service

> Peter's Pence by Fr. David Richter

> As Matters Stand by Sr. Patricia Cairns

> Priest Spotlight: Fr. Philip Theempalangattu

> National Right to Life Announces Local Pro-Life Oratory Contest Winners by Susan Flanagan

> St. John Berchmans School Science Olympiad Team Wins State Title

> Louisiana Schools' Donation Brings New Life to Maple Mount

> USCCB's Response to Sexual Abuse

> School News

> Vacation Bible School by Kelly Phelan

> Planting Seeds All Year Long: Saints for Vacation Bible School by Kim Long

> Sister Suny Receives Top Nurses' Honor at Christus Schumpert, by Dana Smeiser

> Church Seeks to Help Louisiana Fishing Community Face Latest Challenge, by Peter Finney, Jr.

> Celebration of the 24th Anniversary of the Diocese of Shreveport by Dianne Rachal

> NA Forum of the Catechumenate to Present Workshop by Dianne Rachal

> Diocese Hosted Men's Discernment Retreat by Fr. David Richter

> Greco Institute Sponsors Two Catholic Educational Programs by Ginger Broussard

> Hispanic Corner / Nuestra Pagina por Rosalba Quiroz

> News Briefs by Catholic News Service

> Around the Diocese

> Discerning the Permanent Diaconate by Deacon Michael Straub

> Upcoming Events

> June and July Calendar

> Red Mass Honored Those Who Administer Law

> Catholic Connection Archives


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