May 8, 2023
"Act, move, believe, strive, hope,
cry out to him with all your heart,
for, without doubt, you will see marvelous things,
if you direct everything to the praise and glory of his
Majesty and the good of souls."
St. Angela Merici
Dear Sacred Heart Schools Community,
The Kentucky Derby is more than just a horse race - it's a week-long celebration of culture, fashion, and, most of all, community. From the Great Balloon Race and the Pegasus Parade to the greatest two minutes in sports, there are countless events and activities that make Kentucky a special place in early May. At Sacred Heart Schools, we, too, have a packed month ahead of us, which celebrates and showcases our core values in action.
May is the fastest month of the school year, filled with events, celebrations, milestones, and emotions. We kicked off the month with our SHA Frazier Fellows receiving their medals, signifying their completion of the three-year leadership development program through the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute. This was quickly followed by the May Crowning ceremonies at SHP and SHMS, emulating our deep reverence for the Blessed Virgin Mary and symbolizing her significance in the Church and our lives. Just a day later, our preschoolers celebrated the Derby with their annual parade. This beloved tradition is a beautiful representation of our community as our campus students cheer for our littlest learners. In the coming weeks, our Level 8 students at SHMS and our seniors at SHA will celebrate their many accomplishments, experiences, and memories made here on the Ursuline Campus. They have served and led our schools well and will confidently pass the torch to the next group of leaders.
As the month continues, we look forward to honoring our graduates' achievements at SHMS and SHA and acknowledging our students' hard work, studies, and service to others during our Honors Day and awards ceremonies. Baccalaureate Mass for each school allows each of us to celebrate our students and pray for their continued success. The month will end with happiness and tears as we say goodbye to the Class of '23 and wish them the best in the future. We hope they all know they will forever have a home at Sacred Heart Schools.
We are excited to share this special month with our Sacred Heart community and look forward to creating more memories with our students and families.
I hope to see you at the many end-of-year activities this month.
Together in heart,
