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The entire 1st grade moved their clips off the chart and onto the principal! Holy cow!!

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SKCS Halloween Fun

Today is the Feast Day of St John of Capistrano Pray for us It has been said the Saints are the world’s greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ’s redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events. Imagine being born in the 14th century. One-third of the population and nearly 40 percent of the clergy were wiped out by the buboni...c plague. The Western Schism split the Church with two or three claimants to the Holy See at one time. England and France were at war. The city-states of Italy were constantly in conflict. No wonder that gloom dominated the spirit of the culture and the times. John Capistrano was born in 1386. His education was thorough. His talents and successes were great. When he was 26 he was made governor of Perugia. Imprisoned after a battle against the Malatestas, he resolved to change his way of life completely. At the age of 30 he entered the Franciscan novitiate and was ordained a priest four years later. John’s preaching attracted great throngs at a time of religious apathy and confusion. He and 12 Franciscan brethren were received in the countries of central Europe as angels of God. They were instrumental in reviving a dying faith and devotion. The Franciscan Order itself was in turmoil over the interpretation and observance of the Rule of St. Francis. Through John’s tireless efforts and his expertise in law, the heretical Fraticelli were suppressed and the Spirituals were freed from interference in their stricter observance. When the Turks captured Constantinople in 1453, John was commissioned to preach a crusade for the defense of Europe. Gaining little response in Bavaria and Austria, he decided to concentrate his efforts in Hungary. He led the army to Belgrade. Under the great General John Hunyadi, they gained an overwhelming victory, and the siege of Belgrade was lifted. Worn out by his superhuman efforts, Capistrano was an easy prey to an infection after the battle. He died on October 23, 1456.

More photos from St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals (photos by SKCS Student Council Photographer Gillian)

Highlights from St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals

Newly elected Commissioner of School Spirit Isabelle fulfills a campaign promise by bringing popsicles to all the students on a hot day!

Goliath Visits SKCS Kindergarten! With God's help, our kinders slew the giant!

Baby Sofia was baptized last weekend! Congratulations to the Tomasello family and proud brothers Vincenzo and Benjamin!

Today is the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi Pray for us Francis was the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible. Born in the early 1180s, Francis was one of several children born to the wealthy merchant Pietro Bernardone and his wife Pica. He originally received the name Giovanni (or John), but became known as Francesco (or Francis) by his father's choice....Continue reading