Voice of the Vikings

September 2016

SPIRIT WEEK CONTEST UNDERWAY
Help Us Win $1,000 from Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A Spirit Week Contest
Chick-fil-A Macon Road invited St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School to decorate its restaurant in Viking colors for Spirit Week!
Chick-fil-A wants to know...which team has the most spirit - the St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings or the Brookstone Cougars? The school with the most spirit will win $1,000 from Chick-fil-A!

Here's how you can show your spirit and help St. Anne-Pacelli win:
  • Order food from Chick-fil-A Macon Road, located at 2421 Wynnton Road, now through September 30th and tell them you're a St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings fan!
  • Each online order placed via Chick-fil-A's mobile app (download it here) earns 2 points; each non-app dine-in/carry-out order earns 1 point. 
  • If you opt to use the app, you'll need to enter GO VIKINGS in the Special Instructions field before submitting your order. If you dine in/drive-thru, be sure to tell the cashier you're a St. Anne-Pacelli fan!
The awards ceremony will take place during halftime at the September 30th St. Anne-Pacelli vs. Brookstone football game, to be played at Brookstone School. First place wins $1,000; second place wins $500. Let's win, Vikings!
GROWING IN GRACE
Sisters of Mercy
Mercy Day Poster
Mercy Day - September 24th - is the anniversary of the opening of the first "House of Mercy" in 1827 in Dublin, Ireland. Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, devoted her life to the poor, sick and uneducated. Today, the Sisters of Mercy continue her legacy of caring and compassion.

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School students created posters and cards to thank Sisters Faith, Margaret and Pat for their service to our school, St. Anne Catholic Church, St. Anne Community Outreach and the community!
CLASS NOTES
3rd Grade African Bead Necklaces
City Council Pledge of Allegiance
Forensics
After reading a story based in Tanzania, 3rd grade students crafted African bead necklaces and were excited to wear their creations!
Lower School students and Principal Mrs. Jocelyn Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance at a Columbus City Council meeting.
High school students turned crime scene investigators document a mock crime scene in the courtyard during their Forensics class.
ATHLETICS
Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award
2016 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is honored to be one of the 48 Georgia High School Association-member high schools in the state that received the 2016 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award. The award honors schools that demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship during the 2015-2016 school year.

"At St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, we prepare our students to be leaders by instilling core values of faith, honesty, loyalty and respect. We strive to incorporate these values i n everything we do - whether it's in the classroom or on the athletic field," said St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Athletic Director Buster Connally.

The 2016 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award was presented to St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in front of high school students during lunch. Coach Connally and St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School President and High School Principal Ms. Ronie Collins accepted the award from Ken Pope, who represented the sponsor of the award - Georgia's Electric Membership Cooperatives.
Go Big Red!
Varsity Volleyball
The Lady Vikings Varsity Volleyball Team is currently ranked No. 1 in our region!
The Varsity Football Team won its first game of the season on Friday, September 23rd. The team beat Central Talbotton 7-6 in front of a large Homecoming crowd.  The Middle School Football team continues to improve and will play Calvary Christian School on T hursday, September 29th  at Calvary at  5 p.m . The Varsity Team plays Brookstone Friday, September 30th; kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Brookstone. Admission is $7 per person at the gate; kids 5 and under will get in free.

The Lady Vikings Varsity Volleyball Team has had an outstanding season! The team will play on  Tuesday, September 27th at Brookstone against the Cougars and the Central Talbotton Hawks. Game number one begins at 6 p.m. JV and Varsity Teams will play at Taylor County High School on Thursday, September 29th.  The Middle School Volleyball Team grew and improved throughout the season and had its final games on September 26th.

The Middle School Cross Country Team competes Tuesday, September 27th in a meet at  Calvary Christian School at  4:30 p.m . The Varsity Cross Country Team will head to Hawkinsville  this Saturday .  

Our Middle and High School Competition Cheerleaders will also be on the road this Saturday, competing in Fitzgerald, GA. 

Middle School Golf keeps improving as the season progresses! The JV/V Team plays Brookstone/PCIS at Red Oak Golf Course on Tuesday, September 27th at 5 p.m., and the B Team will play Brookstone on September 28th at Godwin Creek Golf Course. 

It's an exciting time for Viking Athletics!  Please c ome out to support our student-athletes. More details about upcoming games can be found on our school calendar .
HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS
The Doug Harris Memorial Bonfire is an annual tradition at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School. The event brings the Viking family together for food & fellowship during Homecoming Week, and is a way to honor the life of parent and volunteer Doug Harris. This year's bonfire took place on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Thanks to Diocese of Savannah Videographer Tim Williams for capturing the sights and sounds of the event in this video.
The Doug Harris Memorial Bonfire is an annual tradition at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School. The event brings the Viking family together for food & fellowship during Homecoming Week, and is a way to honor the life of parent and volunteer Doug Harris. This year's bonfire took place on Thursday, September 22nd. Thanks to Diocese of Savannah Videographer Tim Williams for capturing the sights and sounds of the event in this video.
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
2016-2017 Fundraising Goals & Accomplishments
Goals
The majority of funds raised in the 2016-2017 school year by St. Anne-Pacelli's Home & School Association will help fund an air conditioning system for our school's gym. The group hopes to raise at least $25,000 this year. Click here to see a list of the Home & School Association's 2016-2017 fundraisers. 

The group's first fundraiser of the year - Charleston Wrap - raised $8,414.40 for our school! Thank you, again, to everyone who participated! Charleston Wrap orders will be sent home with students on Friday, September 30th and Monday, October 3rd.
STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHTS
Outreach Item of the Month
St. Anne-Pacelli will continue to collect socks until September 30th for St. Anne Community Outreach. Our school's October Outreach Items of the Month are grade-specific and Thanksgiving-themed:
  • Preschool-Kindergarten: Instant Potatoes
  • 1st-2nd Grades: Stuffing
  • 3rd-4th Grades: Canned Corn
  • 5th-6th Grades: Canned Green Beans
  • 7th-8th Grades: Applesauce
  • 9th-10th Grades: Canned Yams
  • 11th-12th Grades: Canned Cranberry Sauce
Thanks for sending donations to school with students. St. Anne-Pacelli is one of St. Anne Community Outreach's biggest supporters!
SAVE THESE DATES
Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals
St. Anne Catholic Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals on Tuesday, October 4th from 8 to 8:30 a.m., in front of the church and near the flagpole in the main parish parking lot. St. Anne Catholic Church is located at 2000 Kay Circle in Columbus.

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School families, St. Anne Church parishioners and the general public are invited to bring their pets as St. Anne Catholic Church Pastor Rev. Jeremiah McCarthy and Parochial Vicar Rev. Brian O'Shaughnessy will offer a special blessing for each animal and the family who brings the pet. The tradition of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures and is customarily celebrated on St. Francis' Feast Day, October 4th.

Fall Festival
Get ready to jump for joy...kids of all ages will have fun at St. Anne-Pacelli's Fall Festival! The event will be held Friday, October 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Launch Trampoline Park, located at 7607 Veterans Parkway in Columbus.

Stay tuned for information on how to purchase wristbands for children to attend the event, which is hosted by St. Anne-Pacelli's Home & School Association!
Tell Your Friends!
Open House
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