January 19, 2024 Volume 1 - Issue 19 |
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Dear Saint Families and Friends:
“Strength does not come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”
-Rikki Rogers
Greetings from Berks Catholic! As we begin our third academic quarter, it is good to remember that our students have navigated the first few months of school. We know that there may have been some bumps for students. Not everyone may have navigated the First Semester as seamlessly as others. And that’s O.K. Part of any educational experience typically requires us to face challenges, learn new techniques and strategies, adapt to our surroundings, learn from our mistakes, celebrate our successes and remain focused on our goals. The inner strength needed comes from grappling with all these difficult challenges. Ultimately, it will make us stronger and will encourage us when we do things that we thought we couldn’t. What a great feeling of success one experiences when that happens. No matter how your children navigated the First Semester, we are here to support them and help them make the Second Semester even better! Have a great weekend.
It’s a great day to be a Saint! Together, we rise!
John Petruzzelli
Principal
610-374-8361 ext. 253
Email: jpetruzzelli@berkscatholic.org
Twitter: jpetrobcsaints
Instagram: john.petruzzelli.9
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The Week Ahead
Monday, 1/22
Exams 7 & 4
11am Dismissal
Coaches vs. Cancer Girls Basketball home game (6:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, 1/23
Rescheduled Coaches vs. Cancer dress down day ($2)
Coaches vs. Cancer Boys Basketball home game (6:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, 1/24
Lockdown Drill
Thursday, 1/25
Friday, 1/26
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Let Us Pray…
For Holy Guardian Angels School, one of our amazing partner schools, that God’s love and joy permeate the school’s culture touching the faculty and families.
For a successful and healthy Third Academic Quarter for all students.
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Freshman
Rubi Encarnacion Carmona
who was named this week's
Saint of the Week!
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Congratulations to Sophomore Basketball player Kingston McKoy who was named the Player of the Week by Mike Drago Sports!
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Thank you to the following players and coaches of the Saints Football Team who assisted with a clean-up of Shemanski Stadium on their MLK holiday:
Coaches: Coach Gonzalez, Coach Hess, Coach Sisk, and Coach Stahler
Players:
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| '24 | '25 | '26 | '27 | | William Hess | Jack Chiarelli | Giovanni DiSabatino | Cole Harter | |
| Scott Duffy | Johnny Sauppee | Josiah Turman | |
| Jake Linderman | Peter Schmehl |
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| Tyler Osorio |
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| Devyn Sutton |
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What’s Happening
A New Year’s Resolution
Ever wanted to study the Bible but just couldn’t fit it into your schedule? Then “The Bible in a Year” podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz is for you. Fr. Mike guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan rooted in The Bible Timeline (a groundbreaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible, you will fully understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today. It could make a very impactful New Year’s resolution. Check it out at:
The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz
School Mass
Weather permitting, our next school mass will be on Monday, January 22nd at 9:00 a.m. to open our third academic quarter. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us for Mass. If you are able to attend, please sign in at the Main Office before coming to the Franco-Post Auditorium.
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Catholic Schools Week
We are putting the finishing touches on our Catholic Schools Week (CSW) schedule. CSW is a time to appreciate and celebrate all the incredible things that Catholic schools offer their students and their families. CSW begins on Sunday, January 28th. We have packed a lot into the schedule for that week. There’s a little something for everyone – students, teachers, parents, priests and even alumni! Earlier this week, you should have received via email the CSW calendar with all the pertinent items, including the evening sports schedule for that week. We hope you will be able to join us at something that week. If you drive your Saint to school, be sure to grab a donut on us on your way out of the parking lot for Monday’s Parent Appreciation Day!
Catholic Schools Week 2024 - Information & Agenda
Catholic Schools Week Service Project
The BC Souper Bowl
Starting this year, we have selected a service project to undertake as a school during CSW. For our project this year, we are assisting Catholic Charities with a canned soup (or any canned food item) collection – our very own “Souper Bowl”! Knowing the importance we place on service, we wanted to assist with a need in our community. The cans we collect will go directly to the Berks County office of Catholic Charities. Knowing the need right here in our community, we wanted to impact the lives of people we live and work within Berks County. Students can begin bringing in their soup as early as next week. We will collect until Friday, February 2nd.
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Broadway Supper Serenade
SAVE THE DATE!
Broadway Supper Serenade
Benefitting Berks Catholic’s Theater Department
Friday, Friday, February 23rd
5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
BCHS Cafeteria.
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An enjoyable evening of fun features performances from
Berks Catholic’s
Theater & Music Programs,
all while enjoying a delicious
pasta dinner, dessert, raffles and more!
More information to follow
on how to purchase tickets.
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Sophomore Sponsored
Faculty Breakfast
The next Faculty breakfast will take place on Wednesday, January 31st.
Sophomore parents and guardians please click on the link to sign up.
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Order Your Yearbook!
The magic of the school year lives forever in the yearbook. Don't miss these pages of milestones and memories - click on the link and place your order TODAY to guarantee your copy!
Yearbook Order Form
Orders due January 22, 2024
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The Bible by the Numbers
When you want Christian assurance, check out Romans 8:1-30.
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Social Media
Did you see our post this week about members of the Football Team performing service on the Martin Luther King holiday? Keep up with all the happenings at the school on our social media channels. Check out what our students are doing day-to-day in class; important news articles; sports and activities; and more! Be sure to follow the school on social media for all the latest updates, pictures and school information. Facebook: Berks Catholic; Twitter: @BerksCatholic; and Instagram: berkscatholic.
It's a great day to be a Saint!
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Our Mission
Berks Catholic High School is centered on the four pillars of God, Family, Academics and Fun. As a vibrant Christ-centered community, the Administration, Faculty and Staff are dedicated to providing a challenging academic environment for a diverse population of young men and women. Through Christian principles rooted in the Catholic tradition, we strive to positively impact our students spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally, so they can live productive lives of service in this world and attain eternal life.
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