POSTCARD FROM FONTBONNE
November 7, 2020
Dear Fontbonne Alumnae, 

I hope you have all been able to enjoy this beautiful weather we have been having! The warmer temperatures lifted our spirits on campus this past week. Our students enjoyed classes and lunch outside on the lawn and in their free time safely walked around our grounds.

Despite the restrictions of the pandemic it is an exciting time at Fontbonne. Our Admissions team welcomed dozens of new prospective students and their families at a virtual Open House this past Thursday evening. Several of our student leaders spoke and their love and appreciation for Fontbonne and all she has provided them with was inspiring and a reminder of the incredible work we do at our beloved school.

In the aftermath of the Election our school community remained filled with hope and light as we committed to living our mission no matter what the outcome and responding with respect and responsibility. Our students were given extra prayer time and had the opportunity to write their intentions on prayer ribbons to be hung on our prayer tree.
As a community we believe in the power of unifying love. We pray that we can all be ambassadors of peace as beacons of light and hope in the days ahead.

Many blessings,
ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS
Due to the pandemic and in an effort to make our annual Mass of Remembrance more widely available to our Alumnae community, we have decided to celebrate virtually this year. Following the updated indoor gathering guidelines laid out by Governor Baker it was no longer an option for us to celebrate in-person, but joining in prayer in memory of our deceased sisters remained a top priority. Our team pivoted on Friday and with the help of Fr. Joy we were able to record this Mass in our CSJ Center on Friday.

The Mass will be streamed HERE on our Fontbonne YouTube Channel at 10am on Sunday, November 8th. You simply need to click the link or the media box below to join us in prayer.

Our hope is we will gather in the coming months together in-person in memory of those called home. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this uncertain and challenging time.
"A MATCH FOR KATCH"
We are thrilled to share the 2nd annual"A Match for Katch" Golf Tournament was a great success. Thanks to the generosity of many of you, we met our fundraising goal.

 Proceeds from this meaningful event will continue to ensure Fontbonne's commitment to:
 
  • Assist families affected by the economic consequences due to the pandemic. 
  • Cover unexpected expenses, related to COVID-19, to keep our community safe while maintaining Fontbonne’s high academic standing (in-person and remotely). Our recently established 2020 Fund for COVID Relief will continue to cover the cost of new technology, classroom redesign, personal protective and sanitation equipment, and staff training.

Susan Katchpole, affectionately known to all as Katch, and someone who loved Fontbonne, lived her life as a real-life example of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She was a light for many and served in all her years at our school as a true women of courage made strong.
SAVE THE DATE
Virtual Turkey-Duck 5K Trot
Join us and run, walk or WADDLE in the first Fontbonne Turkey-Duck Trot! This virtual event will be held from 7am on Friday, November 20th through 7pm on Sunday, November 29th.

More details to follow soon!
FEELING THE LOVE AT FONTBONNE
Despite social distancing the halls of Fontbonne continue to be filled with laughter and love. Ms. Spignesi gets a lot laughs and cheers in between classes as she stands outside her office reminding the students to distance with her signature phrase “Six feet of LOVE!” There’s more space between us, but we are all still feeling the love here at Fontbonne.
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