The Altar of Repose in our chapel awaits our solemn procession and and adoration of the exposed Most Blessed Sacrament tonight, following our first Mass of the Holy Triduum, the Mass of the Lord's Supper. Tonight the church will be darkened and the Altar of Repose will be candlelit.
9 minutes ago, St. Mary's Church
Altar of Repose
Altar of Repose
Altar of Repose
Miss Reeves' middle school science classes reviewed some physical properties this week using Peeps. They wondered if the solubility of Peeps was affected by the temperature of water, what substances (if any) dissolved Peeps the fastest, and found the volume, mass and density of a Peep.
about 3 hours ago, Miss Reeves
Peep in hot water
Peep in cold water, room temperature, and hot water
Different substances
Asking questions!
Finding the mass
Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me." ~ Luke 22:19 Please join our St. Mary's faith community for services today: HOLY THURSDAY – March 28th Morning Prayer - 9:00 am in the chapel Friendship Supper 5:30 pm in the parish center Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 pm in the church Followed by Adoration until 11:00 pm in the chapel The evening Mass on Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum. On this night we remember the Last Supper and celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. At the end of the liturgy, the sanctuary is stripped clean in preparation for the most somber of feasts, Good Friday. Family Faith Activity: Talk about how Jesus is really present in holy Communion and how sharing in his body strengthens us to become the Body of Christ and to follow him each day. Source: https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/walking-through-holy-week-as-a-family/ For a complete Akron Clarence Roman Catholic Community Holy Week Schedule, click here: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/article/1403236
1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
The Holy Eucharist
Grade 2 had some fun with Easter-themed writing pieces - check out their wonderful responses! #Eastersonitsway
1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
Easter writing, grade 2
In the spirit of collaboration, our Montessori students have been partnering up this week to complete their work lists! Our 5/6 year olds are working with their 3/4 year old buddies!
1 day ago, Lauren Baker
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori students are getting "egg-cited" for Easter as we move along in Holy Week, & colored bunnies, baskets, & eggs today in Art. Montessori Pre-K and K students attend Art, Music, Spanish, & Phys. Ed. as part of their weekly curriculum. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddjc8cu
3 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Montessori Easter coloring
Montessori Easter coloring
Montessori Easter coloring
Montessori Easter coloring
Montessori Easter coloring
Montessori Easter coloring
Montessori Easter coloring
Our 2nd graders had some special guests read to their class during March as part of the #ReadAcrossAmerica program. When parents make the time to read with children, children get the message that reading is important!
3 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Guest readers in grade 2
Guest readers in grade 2
Guest readers in grade 2
Guest readers in grade 2
Guest readers in grade 2
Guest readers in grade 2
SMS 2nd grader Allison Macdonald competed in the Under Armour Winter Nationals golf tournament this past February in Florida. She finished 8th out of 19 girls. She was also named to the Under Armour All American Team - way to go Allison! #BuzzWorthy Has your SMS student achieved something notable recently? Do you have news to share with our community as an alum? If so, tell us about it! We’d love to share the #BuzzWorthy news on social media or in an upcoming “What’s the Buzz” school newsletter. Simply email any photos and a short description to buzzworthy@stmaryschoolswormville.org.
2 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Allison, grade 2
Grade 2 student excels in golf
Under Armour Junior Tour logo
SMS 8th grader Patrick MacDiarmid III received the Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) emblem for Boy Scouts from Bishop Mike yesterday. The Ad Altare Dei program assists Catholic youth members of the Boy Scouts of America develop a fully Christian way of life in a faith community by studying the seven sacraments. #BuzzWorthy Has your SMS student achieved something notable recently? Do you have news to share with our community as an alum? If so, tell us about it! We’d love to share the #BuzzWorthy news on social media or in an upcoming “What’s the Buzz” school newsletter. Simply email any photos and a short description to buzzworthy@stmaryschoolswormville.org.
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
SMS 8th grader receives award
Long time Releve' Dance Company buddies and SMS 8th graders Sam and Maeve are starring in The Little Mermaid, Jr. as Ursula and Ariel. The show is April 12-13 at 7PM in the SMS auditorium. Call the office for ticket information.
3 days ago, Miss Sanderson
Little Mermaid Jr.
Ariel and Ursula
Reminder - if you'd like your child(ren) in grades K-3 to attend the 8th Grade Babysitting Service Project Night on Friday April 19th from 6-8pm in the gym, please RSVP using the linked form by TOMORROW. https://tinyurl.com/2nh6k9mp
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Grade 8 babysitting night
#Meekness #VirtueoftheMonth #MondayMotivation
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Matthew 5:5
Order from Pie-O-Mine for dinner tonight & help support SMS 8th graders fundraising for their class trip!
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Pie-O-Mine Dining Night
Our core values of KNOWLEDGE, FAITH, FAMILY, SERVICE, & TRADITION make us more than just a school. #CatholicEd #SMStheplacetoBEE #MORE
5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Knowledge
Faith
Family
Service
Tradition
“Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest” (Mt 21:8). Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover before his death as recounted in the Gospels.
5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Jesus enters Jerusalem
DON'T WORRY ABOUT DINNER ON 3/25 & 4/9! Skip the meal prep & support SMS 8th grade students fundraising for their trip to Washington D.C.! 20% of the proceeds are given back to assist with trip costs. Dine-in, or order in person, online or via phone for takeout. BE SURE TO MENTION THE ORDER IS IN SUPPORT OF 'ST. MARY'S 8TH GRADE CLASS'. When ordering online, put this comment near your name or in the special instructions section.
6 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
8th Grade Dining Fundraiser Nights
The HSA Spirit Wear Online Store is open NOW UNTIL 4/1! Check out all the gear, including the SMS warm weather uniform shirt, umbrellas, socks, beach towels, mugs, water bottles, duffel bags, tees, hoodies, caps, and more. Click here to shop: promoplace.com/stmaryswormville/
7 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Spring Spirit Wear Sale
Check out this Catholic Ed brochure for #throwbackthursday! Fashions many change, but so much remains the same - give your children something solid to which they can anchor their lives... give them roots and wings at St. Mary School Swormville! #StMarys175
8 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Diocesan Catholic Ed Brochure
Diocesan Catholic Ed Brochure
Kindergartners at St. Mary School Swormville experience: SUPERIOR ACADEMICS • 88% of SMS students score at or above the national average in Math • 75% of SMS students score at or above the national average in Reading • Art, Music, Spanish & Physical Education • Faculty that works as an interdisciplinary team CATHOLIC IDENTITY • Daily, student-led prayer • Religion is a core subject • Student participation in weekly Mass • Monthly service projects ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES • Students as young as Kindergarten can join Swim, Bowling, and Track teams STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the ARTS, & Math) • Dedicated Makerspace and Cross-curricular Projects • Animation studio, broadcasting capacity, 3-D printing, robotics, & circuitry • STREAM Engineering Activities A FOCUS ON FAMILY • Preschool, elementary, and middle school all on one campus • Home School Association (HSA) sponsored family and parent events • Involved, caring, parent community If you're looking for MORE for your child entering Kindergarten this Fall, contact Rebecca Kisailus, our Enrollment Coordinator for more information and to schedule a tour, or click here to apply: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/registration
8 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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SMS 8th grader Billy Dillemuth has been busy... with basketball! Billy plays with Amherst Youth Basketball and two travel teams in addition to the SMS Varsity squad, and has racked up 76 games overall this season! Billy has helped his teams to championships and tournament wins, along with a 10-0 season and a division title for SMS. Billy received an athletic scholarship to St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster, and will be playing for their JV Basketball team next year. Way to go! #BuzzWorthy Has your student (or alumnus) achieved something notable recently? Have they won an award outside of school for sports, scouts, or another organization? If so, tell us about it! We’d love to share their #BuzzWorthy news on social media or in an upcoming “What’s the Buzz” school newsletter. Simply email any photos and a short description to buzzworthy@stmaryschoolswormville.org.
7 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
SMS 8th grader, Billy