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Today was a very special and exciting day! The 2022/2023 PreK class had their “Stepping Up Program”. The day began one last time in the classroom, where they took some pictures with their friends and practiced a bit before heading downstairs for the show. After, nervously walking in, they took to the stage preformed like the Rock Stars they are! They prayed, said the Pledge of Allegiance, showed off things they made during the year and sang songs that helped them learn as well as celebrate events. Next, they received their certificate of completion and were promoted to the next grade. Once the show finished they were treated to cupcakes and received gifts from their teacher and school. This was one amazing day and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them next year!

The Sodality is a group of young ladies who are committed to growing in personal holiness and serving their school community through their consecration to Jesus through Mary. The 15 young women of this Sodality, under spiritual guidance   of Sisters Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará were preparing for this day for the whole year. They attended meetings, learned songs and deepened their knowledge about the Blessed Mother of God. During the consecration ceremony, the candidates made their Marian pledge and received a medal and a blue blessed garment as an outward sign of their consecration with the Sodality.

Twenty four strong, smart, funny, kind teenagers prayed together this Saturday morning with their teachers and families joining them at the Divine Liturgy. They received their diplomas from Mrs. Shumny and Father Ivan, and then it was picture time. Afterwards, students and their families came back to school for their breakfast and awards ceremony. Each student received recognition for clubs and activities they participated in, and received monetary awards donated by teachers, parishioners and supporters of our school. Our generous supporters donated over $5000 to our graduates to recognize our students’ achievements in school subjects, community service, honoring their heritage and living their faith. This year, three Ukrainian refugee students, who enrolled at ACS  after escaping war, also graduated with their new friends in the USA. Congratulations to our graduates!

Congratulation to 30 youngsters, who have come to the Divine Liturgy this Sunday morning to receive Jesus’ body and blood in their lives in a very special way. As your Pastor, I am very proud of you for studying and learning about Jesus to prepare for this day and that you have said yes to Jesus’ sacramental grace and love. Thanks to Sr. Veronica, Sr. Trijtsi, Sr. Svitanku for preparing parish children and Mrs. Kukuruza, 2nd  grade teacher for preparing ACS school students for this joyful day. May God bless you always.

Thank you to all the fathers and father figures that came to our Tacos with Dad event at ACS.  Today the Student Council opened the program with a prayer service for our father figures.  This was followed by a short program by our PK- 5 classes and the 7th grade closed the program with a few poems about their dads.  For lunch we enjoyed tacos and rice.  Mrs. Shumny gave out some door prizes as we ate and the fun ended with each Dad getting a special cupcake. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Friday, April 28th marked another induction of another class into ACS Junior National Honor Society. The graduating class of 2023 led the ceremony with an explanation of each of the qualities a candidate must hold to be a member of NJHS. Mrs. Shumny administered the pledge of NJHS members, then distributed the honor cords to be worn by members of the Class of 2023 on their graduation day. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and our ACS faculty and students, was followed by a continental breakfast provided by our FSA. Congratulations to our new members and thank you FSA for your continued support!

New 2023 inductees:
Gr 8 – Edgar Cruz – Giovanni Zingariello
                                  
Gr 7 – Elijah Eyeson – Leah Marine – Timofey Reznik – Josemar Vasquez
                                  
Gr 6 – Claire Chendorain – Gianluca Pipitone – Isabella Ortega – Dominic Mussenden – Alexys Villamar