All Saints Day!

All Saints Day takes place every year on November 1st. The origin of All Saints' Day can be traced back to the early Christian Church when it was established as a day to remember and celebrate the martyrs and other saints who had died for their faith. Over time, the scope of the holiday expanded to include martyrs and all faithful Christians who had lived pious and virtuous lives. It is a day to recognize the saints' collective witness and express gratitude for their example. On All Saints Day, tradition is to go to Mass, which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Every time we go to Mass, we remember the saints in a special way in the Eucharist. Other traditions on this day include reading and learning about the saints, praying to the saints, especially one's Confirmation Saint, and asking for their intercession so that we too might become saints.

All Souls Day

We celebrate All Souls Day on November 2nd. All Souls Day is also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. It is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed. We pray for souls of deceased family members. We also pray on this day that all those who have died, our loved ones and also people around the world who we will never meet, through the mercy of God, will rest in peace.

JH Cross Country PAAC

The Junior High Cross Country Cardinals did an amazing job Saturday, September 23 at their second to last meet at IU East in the PAAC Tournament. The first runner to cross the line was 8th grader Levi Evicks with the time of 13 minutes and 20 seconds! Levi Evicks said in an interview, "It always challenges your mind." Joe Vournazos finished with a time of 16 minutes and 17 seconds and Ryan Lafuze finished with a time of 18 minutes and 36 seconds.

For the girls Caroline Swinney finished in the top 10 with a time of finished with a time of 13 minutes and 36 seconds. All of the runners did an amazing job at the PAAC this year. I hope to see more next year!