This is a lofty goal, but it is one we reach by truly living the Catholic values we teach every day at Christ the King School (grades pre-K through 8th) and Mount St. Joseph Academy (grades 9th-12th).

Our merger this year has gone smoothly, and the kinship that has developed between our youngest and oldest students is the fruit of our success. As chairman of the Rutland Catholic Schools (RCS) Board of Directors, many conversations begin with the question, “So how’s it going this year?” My answer is simple, “We’re having a great year!” This is the plain truth. The atmosphere throughout the schools is positive and upbeat. The students are infused with enthusiasm, learning, leadership and faith.

Both schools are pillars of the Rutland community, operating here for over a century. The Rutland Catholic Schools community is diligently working to ensure the stability and longevity of our two outstanding educational institutions now and into the future.

Naturally, I find myself continually looking forward to the opportunities in front of us. Here’s my short list of goals and tasks for the upcoming year:

• A new principal: After nine years as CKS principal and 52 years in education, Mrs. Rose Maria Doran is retiring at the end of the school year. We are working very hard to find a new principal with as much talent, heart and dedication to her students as Mrs. Doran.
• Enhanced Academics: MSJ’s assistant principal, Patricia Donahue, is working to align and codify curriculums at MSJ and at the CKS middle school. Ms. Donahue also is working to enhance the teaching techniques for our longer classes next year.
• New MSJ Schedule: Recently we unveiled a new trimester course schedule for the 2009/2010 school year at MSJ. The advantages of this new system include: greater opportunity for more classes, longer class times, a more-manageable course, and more flexibility in class scheduling.
• Athletics: By playing against the best you become the best, learning in the crucible of competition the value of a game well played, a performance superbly given, or growing in both courage and endurance by rising above your defeats. This mantra pervades athletics at RCS. With that in mind, and after significant evaluation by the principal, athletic director, coaching staff and board members, MSJ will continue to play Division I football next season. We are confident in the athleticism and conditioning of our students. This decision was not taken lightly and we involved many in the process – including our team physician. I am confident that our student athletes will again make us proud during the upcoming sports seasons.
• Technology: We are working to expand the technology offerings at RCS. Currently, there are almost as many computers as there are students at MSJ. CKS has two computer labs and one mobile lab. Both schools are now utilizing several ‘smart-boards’ in their classrooms.
• Enrollment: There is no secret that we are concerned about enrollment. Demographic declines in the number of students in general, coupled with increased educational costs, has hit our schools hard. This decline is a reality for all schools, not just RCS. However, we believe that RCS is still a great educational value for your money. We will work hard during the coming year to tell everyone how great RCS is and to encourage families to join our schools. We would like everyone to consider sending their children to our schools and to at least drop by for a visit – or even shadow a student for a day. We currently provide financial aid to 54% of the students at MSJ and 40% of CKS students because of the generosity of our supporters.
• Development: Only by creating a strong financial base can we be assured of a strong future. We have to work very hard during these difficult times to be good stewards of the monies to which we are entrusted. Our finance committee is a group of talented, knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers who work hard to ensure accountability and wise management of our operating funds. RCS has evolved into what it is today because of the commitment of those before us to Catholic education. These forebears sacrificed time, energy and effort, and provided money as well. We pledge to continue the mission they started and hopefully to expand it.
• Physical Plant: Our Buildings and Grounds Committee is working to enhance the campuses and create greater energy efficiency. Work in this area will continue.
• Further Integration: We cannot lose sight of the goal to create a unified school system. We recently took a large step in this direction when we combined registration and tuition payment programs. Further, we also created a multi-student discount program that encompasses both schools – a huge achievement! Now if you have students at both MSJ and CKS, you will receive a discount for your second and subsequent children – regardless of which school they attend!

In conclusion, the Rutland Catholic Schools believes in creating a religious and moral environment where young people can learn and grow to a faith-filled Catholic maturity that helps them achieve personal wholeness. Both schools are integral to the fabric of the Rutland region and have been for over 100 years. Many community leaders owe their success to their education at CKS and MSJ. We provide a choice for people in Rutland County. Our choice is a quality, values-based education for our children who are our future. We pledge to continue that tradition. We are the place your children belong.

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Your Eminences,
Dear Brother Bishops,
Distinguished Professors, Teachers and Educators,
“How beautiful are the footsteps of those who bring good news” (Rom 10:15-17). With these words of Isaiah quoted by Saint Paul, I warmly greet each of you – bearers of wisdom – and through you the staff, students and families of the many and varied institutions of learning that you represent. It is my great pleasure to meet you and to share with you some thoughts regarding the nature and identity of Catholic education today. I especially wish to thank Father David O’Connell, President and Rector of the Catholic University of America. Your kind words of welcome are much appreciated. Please extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire community – faculty, staff and students – of this University.
Education is integral to the mission of the Church to proclaim the Good News. First and foremost every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth (cf. Spe Salvi, 4). This relationship elicits a desire to grow in the knowledge and understanding of Christ and his teaching. In this way those who meet him are drawn by the very power of the Gospel to lead a new life characterized by all that is beautiful, good, and true; a life of Christian witness nurtured and strengthened within the community of our Lord’s disciples, the Church.
The dynamic between personal encounter, knowledge and Christian witness is integral to the diakonia of truth which the Church exercises in the midst of humanity. God’s revelation offers every generation the opportunity to discover the ultimate truth about its own life and the goal of history. This task is never easy; it involves the entire Christian community and motivates each generation of Christian educators to ensure that the power of God’s truth permeates every dimension of the institutions they serve. In this way, Christ’s Good News is set to work, guiding both teacher and student towards the objective truth which, in transcending the particular and the subjective, points to the universal and absolute that enables us to proclaim with confidence the hope which does not disappoint (cf. Rom 5:5). Set against personal struggles, moral confusion and fragmentation of knowledge, the noble goals of scholarship and education, founded on the unity of truth and in service of the person and the community, become an especially powerful instrument of hope.
Dear friends, the history of this nation includes many examples of the Church’s commitment in this regard. The Catholic community here has in fact made education one of its highest priorities. This undertaking has not come without great sacrifice. Towering figures, like Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and other founders and foundresses, with great tenacity and foresight, laid the foundations of what is today a remarkable network of parochial schools contributing to the spiritual well-being of the Church and the nation. Some, like Saint Katharine Drexel, devoted their lives to educating those whom others had neglected – in her case, African Americans and Native Americans. Countless dedicated Religious Sisters, Brothers, and Priests together with selfless parents have, through Catholic schools, helped generations of immigrants to rise from poverty and take their place in mainstream society.
This sacrifice continues today. It is an outstanding apostolate of hope, seeking to address the material, intellectual and spiritual needs of over three million children and students. It also provides a highly commendable opportunity for the entire Catholic community to contribute generously to the financial needs of our institutions. Their long-term sustainability must be assured. Indeed, everything possible must be done, in cooperation with the wider community, to ensure that they are accessible to people of all social and economic strata. No child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation.
Some today question the Church’s involvement in education, wondering whether her resources might be better placed elsewhere. Certainly in a nation such as this, the State provides ample opportunities for education and attracts committed and generous men and women to this honorable profession. It is timely, then, to reflect on what is particular to our Catholic institutions. How do they contribute to the good of society through the Church’s primary mission of evangelization?
All the Church’s activities stem from her awareness that she is the bearer of a message which has its origin in God himself: in his goodness and wisdom, God chose to reveal himself and to make known the hidden purpose of his will (cf. Eph 1:9; Dei Verbum, 2). God’s desire to make himself known, and the innate desire of all human beings to know the truth, provide the context for human inquiry into the meaning of life. This unique encounter is sustained within our Christian community: the one who seeks the truth becomes the one who lives by faith (cf. Fides et Ratio, 31). It can be described as a move from “I” to “we”, leading the individual to be numbered among God’s people.
This same dynamic of communal identity – to whom do I belong? – vivifies the ethos of our Catholic institutions. A university or school’s Catholic identity is not simply a question of the number of Catholic students. It is a question of conviction – do we really believe that only in the mystery of the Word made flesh does the mystery of man truly become clear (cf. Gaudium et Spes, 22)? Are we ready to commit our entire self – intellect and will, mind and heart – to God? Do we accept the truth Christ reveals? Is the faith tangible in our universities and schools? Is it given fervent expression liturgically, sacramentally, through prayer, acts of charity, a concern for justice, and respect for God’s creation? Only in this way do we really bear witness to the meaning of who we are and what we uphold.
From this perspective one can recognize that the contemporary “crisis of truth” is rooted in a “crisis of faith”. Only through faith can we freely give our assent to God’s testimony and acknowledge him as the transcendent guarantor of the truth he reveals. Again, we see why fostering personal intimacy with Jesus Christ and communal witness to his loving truth is indispensable in Catholic institutions of learning. Yet we all know, and observe with concern, the difficulty or reluctance many people have today in entrusting themselves to God. It is a complex phenomenon and one which I ponder continually. While we have sought diligently to engage the intellect of our young, perhaps we have neglected the will. Subsequently we observe, with distress, the notion of freedom being distorted. Freedom is not an opting out. It is an opting in – a participation in Being itself. Hence authentic freedom can never be attained by turning away from God. Such a choice would ultimately disregard the very truth we need in order to understand ourselves. A particular responsibility therefore for each of you, and your colleagues, is to evoke among the young the desire for the act of faith, encouraging them to commit themselves to the ecclesial life that follows from this belief. It is here that freedom reaches the certainty of truth. In choosing to live by that truth, we embrace the fullness of the life of faith which is given to us in the Church.
Clearly, then, Catholic identity is not dependent upon statistics. Neither can it be equated simply with orthodoxy of course content. It demands and inspires much more: namely that each and every aspect of your learning communities reverberates within the ecclesial life of faith. Only in faith can truth become incarnate and reason truly human, capable of directing the will along the path of freedom (cf. Spe Salvi, 23). In this way our institutions make a vital contribution to the mission of the Church and truly serve society. They become places in which God’s active presence in human affairs is recognized and in which every young person discovers the joy of entering into Christ’s “being for others” (cf. ibid., 28).
The Church’s primary mission of evangelization, in which educational institutions play a crucial role, is consonant with a nation’s fundamental aspiration to develop a society truly worthy of the human person’s dignity. At times, however, the value of the Church’s contribution to the public forum is questioned. It is important therefore to recall that the truths of faith and of reason never contradict one another (cf. First Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Catholic Faith Dei Filius, IV: DS 3017; St. Augustine, Contra Academicos, III, 20, 43). The Church’s mission, in fact, involves her in humanity’s struggle to arrive at truth. In articulating revealed truth she serves all members of society by purifying reason, ensuring that it remains open to the consideration of ultimate truths. Drawing upon divine wisdom, she sheds light on the foundation of human morality and ethics, and reminds all groups in society that it is not praxis that creates truth but truth that should serve as the basis of praxis. Far from undermining the tolerance of legitimate diversity, such a contribution illuminates the very truth which makes consensus attainable, and helps to keep public debate rational, honest and accountable. Similarly the Church never tires of upholding the essential moral categories of right and wrong, without which hope could only wither, giving way to cold pragmatic calculations of utility which render the person little more than a pawn on some ideological chess-board.
With regard to the educational forum, the diakonia of truth takes on a heightened significance in societies where secularist ideology drives a wedge between truth and faith. This division has led to a tendency to equate truth with knowledge and to adopt a positivistic mentality which, in rejecting metaphysics, denies the foundations of faith and rejects the need for a moral vision. Truth means more than knowledge: knowing the truth leads us to discover the good. Truth speaks to the individual in his or her entirety, inviting us to respond with our whole being. This optimistic vision is found in our Christian faith because such faith has been granted the vision of the Logos, God’s creative Reason, which in the Incarnation, is revealed as Goodness itself. Far from being just a communication of factual data – “informative” – the loving truth of the Gospel is creative and life-changing – “performative” (cf. Spe Salvi, 2). With confidence, Christian educators can liberate the young from the limits of positivism and awaken receptivity to the truth, to God and his goodness. In this way you will also help to form their conscience which, enriched by faith, opens a sure path to inner peace and to respect for others.
It comes as no surprise, then, that not just our own ecclesial communities but society in general has high expectations of Catholic educators. This places upon you a responsibility and offers an opportunity. More and more people – parents in particular – recognize the need for excellence in the human formation of their children. As Mater et Magistra, the Church shares their concern. When nothing beyond the individual is recognized as definitive, the ultimate criterion of judgment becomes the self and the satisfaction of the individual’s immediate wishes. The objectivity and perspective, which can only come through a recognition of the essential transcendent dimension of the human person, can be lost. Within such a relativistic horizon the goals of education are inevitably curtailed. Slowly, a lowering of standards occurs. We observe today a timidity in the face of the category of the good and an aimless pursuit of novelty parading as the realization of freedom. We witness an assumption that every experience is of equal worth and a reluctance to admit imperfection and mistakes. And particularly disturbing, is the reduction of the precious and delicate area of education in sexuality to management of ‘risk’, bereft of any reference to the beauty of conjugal love.
How might Christian educators respond? These harmful developments point to the particular urgency of what we might call “intellectual charity”. This aspect of charity calls the educator to recognize that the profound responsibility to lead the young to truth is nothing less than an act of love. Indeed, the dignity of education lies in fostering the true perfection and happiness of those to be educated. In practice “intellectual charity” upholds the essential unity of knowledge against the fragmentation which ensues when reason is detached from the pursuit of truth. It guides the young towards the deep satisfaction of exercising freedom in relation to truth, and it strives to articulate the relationship between faith and all aspects of family and civic life. Once their passion for the fullness and unity of truth has been awakened, young people will surely relish the discovery that the question of what they can know opens up the vast adventure of what they ought to do. Here they will experience “in what” and “in whom” it is possible to hope, and be inspired to contribute to society in a way that engenders hope in others.
Dear friends, I wish to conclude by focusing our attention specifically on the paramount importance of your own professionalism and witness within our Catholic universities and schools. First, let me thank you for your dedication and generosity. I know from my own days as a professor, and I have heard from your Bishops and officials of the Congregation for Catholic Education, that the reputation of Catholic institutes of learning in this country is largely due to yourselves and your predecessors. Your selfless contributions – from outstanding research to the dedication of those working in inner-city schools – serve both your country and the Church. For this I express my profound gratitude.
In regard to faculty members at Catholic colleges universities, I wish to reaffirm the great value of academic freedom. In virtue of this freedom you are called to search for the truth wherever careful analysis of evidence leads you. Yet it is also the case that any appeal to the principle of academic freedom in order to justify positions that contradict the faith and the teaching of the Church would obstruct or even betray the university’s identity and mission; a mission at the heart of the Church’s munus docendi and not somehow autonomous or independent of it.
Teachers and administrators, whether in universities or schools, have the duty and privilege to ensure that students receive instruction in Catholic doctrine and practice. This requires that public witness to the way of Christ, as found in the Gospel and upheld by the Church’s Magisterium, shapes all aspects of an institution’s life, both inside and outside the classroom. Divergence from this vision weakens Catholic identity and, far from advancing freedom, inevitably leads to confusion, whether moral, intellectual or spiritual.
I wish also to express a particular word of encouragement to both lay and Religious teachers of catechesis who strive to ensure that young people become daily more appreciative of the gift of faith. Religious education is a challenging apostolate, yet there are many signs of a desire among young people to learn about the faith and practice it with vigor. If this awakening is to grow, teachers require a clear and precise understanding of the specific nature and role of Catholic education. They must also be ready to lead the commitment made by the entire school community to assist our young people, and their families, to experience the harmony between faith, life and culture.
Here I wish to make a special appeal to Religious Brothers, Sisters and Priests: do not abandon the school apostolate; indeed, renew your commitment to schools especially those in poorer areas. In places where there are many hollow promises which lure young people away from the path of truth and genuine freedom, the consecrated person’s witness to the evangelical counsels is an irreplaceable gift. I encourage the Religious present to bring renewed enthusiasm to the promotion of vocations. Know that your witness to the ideal of consecration and mission among the young is a source of great inspiration in faith for them and their families.
To all of you I say: bear witness to hope. Nourish your witness with prayer. Account for the hope that characterizes your lives (cf. 1 Pet 3:15) by living the truth which you propose to your students. Help them to know and love the One you have encountered, whose truth and goodness you have experienced with joy. With Saint Augustine, let us say: “we who speak and you who listen acknowledge ourselves as fellow disciples of a single teacher” (Sermons, 23:2). With these sentiments of communion, I gladly impart to you, your colleagues and students, and to your families, my Apostolic Blessing.

The Building and Grounds Committee has already completed a thorough inventory of both Mount St. Joseph and Christ the King, the Marketing and Development committee will have met twice this summer and are preparing a comprehensive marketing plan for the schools, and the other committees— Finance, Mission Effectiveness, and Planning and Policy—are all hard at work in their respective areas of responsibility to help both schools prosper and grow. While there is much that remains to be done, the new Rutland Catholic Schools board and committees are off to an enthusiastic start under the leadership of Board Chair Peter Giancola and new head of the Rutland Deanery, Father Justin Baker.

Building and Grounds Committee has had a busy summer, completing walk-throughs of both MSJ and CKS. High on the list of recommendations are energy management programs for the heating and ventilation systems as well as lighting energy conservation measures for both schools. The Committee is pursuing estimates for the lighting and the Friends of MSJ has approved monies for the heat control work at MSJ. Both of these projects will pay for themselves given the considerable savings resulting from the implementation of the recommendations.

The Finance Committee has met several times. Fuel oil purchases for both schools for this year as well as for the 2008-2009 year were a hot topic. At present the two schools contract individually for their respective fuel needs. However in the future, it is planned that RCS will negotiate a single contract for both MSJ and CKS and that the bids will be extended to all area fuel providers with the aim of obtaining the most attractive price and service. Additionally, it was reported that Cindy Robbins has successfully completed converting MSJ’s accounting over to the QuickBooks software.

Mission Effectiveness discussions have focused on efforts to restart a Deanery-wide Catholic youth ministry. It was noted that a number of area youth bible study groups include a number of Catholic youth. The Committee is now in the process of reviewing the current mission statements of both schools so that they can assess how effectively they are being accomplished. As part of that effort, the Committee will be interviewing both principals.

The Marketing and Development Committees are meeting together to facilitate the development of a common plan. Discussion have focused on assessing current efforts to keep both schools in the public presence and on how to best allocate the very limited advertising and marketing funds. Both schools’ web sites will play prominent roles in helping to keep communications open to all interested groups. The Rutland Catholic Schools newsletter will be another primary information tool. Efforts are currently underway to organize a group of volunteers to assist in the writing and distribution of regular press releases for MSJ, CKS, and RCS Several committees are in need of additional members and any help or expertise would be appreciated. Please contact Peter Giancola, RCS board president, if you would like to put your shoulder to the wheel and help us strengthen Catholic education in our area. Committee descriptions and contact information are available here on the website under the About section.

A number of independent studies have been conducted on why Catholic schools are consistently some of the most successful schools in the United States. Catholic school students have some of the highest standardized test scores and college matriculation rates in the nation. Emphasis on the core subjects as well as community service components and opportunities for leadership through athletics and other extra-curricular activities, make Catholic school students prepared and engaged for higher studies and for greater leadership roles.

The center of the Catholic School advantage is the philosophy that permeates the total education program and the lives of the faculty and students. This philosophy challenges students to improve the world by sharing Gospel values and living Christ’s message of salvation. They grow to understand the roots of their faith and their responsibilities as Christians. As noted in Mount St. Joseph’s and Christ the King’s Mission Statements, Catholic students, teachers and families are invited and encouraged not only to seek personal excellence but also to respond to the needs of the larger community and the world in order to create a just world. As a faith community, we emphasize those values that encourage students to accept others rather than exclude them, to understand the difference between right and wrong, and to commit themselves to serve God by serving others. This is, in large part, why the service requirements exist at Catholic schools.

Excellence is fostered through high standards, strong motivation, effective/positive discipline and an atmosphere of caring. This high quality of student performance is supported by the evidence:
• Catholic school students score significantly above the national averages on standardized testing.
• Research shows that because of a greater emphasis on homework and study, Catholic school students develop more effective writing skills.
• Catholic high school students attend post-secondary education at a rate in excess of 80% and are more likely to complete their program of studies. MSJ’s current average exceeds 90%, one of the highest college entrance rates in Vermont.
Mount St. Joseph Academy and Christ the King School, while providing a stimulating and demanding education, give students a high level of individualized attention and personal sharing. This commitment is reinforced by participation in programs for advanced students and also for those experiencing difficulties. As an example MSJ offers both Honors and Advanced Placement courses and provides opportunities for upper division students to take courses through Virtual High School and at Castleton State College and the College of St. Joseph. During the course of this year, MSJ will also develop a college resource center for the use of all students, as well as institute an Educational Support Team (EST) for students experiencing academic difficulties. You are invited to inquire into the advantages that a Catholic education offers by visiting our web sites at: www.msjvt.org or
www.cksrutland.org.

Terry Corsones
B J Costello
Theresa Czachor
Peter Giancola
Mary Lou Harvey
Michele LaRouche
Peter Neary
Pam Rehlen
Bill Sanborn
Greg Schillinger
Jeanne Schmelzenbach
Bill Shouldice
Kevin Stanley
Gina Vitagliano

Committee Assignments

Buildings & Grounds

Angelo Tedesco, II.
Bernie McGee
Brad Ramsey
Dave Fucci
Dick Densmore
Doug Casella
Jerry Henrichon
JoAnn Ballard
Terry Corsones

Committee on Directors

Aaron Eaton
Bill Sanborn
Dr. David Heaton
Gina Vitagliano
Greg Schillinger

Development

B J Costello
Dan Keith
Deana Tommola
Dr. Richard Lovett
Jennifer Giancola
John Valente
John Wing
Paula Bizon

Executive Committee

Jeanne Schmelzenbach
Kevin Stanley
Mary Lou Harvey
Peter Giancola
Rev. Justin Baker

Finance

Anthony Vitagliano
Jeanne Schmelzenbach
Kevin Stanley
Mike McCormick
Norm Ladabouche
Pat Canty
Sr. Shirley Davis, SSJ

Marketing & Communications

David Townsend
Ed Kelly
Ken Wild
Mary Lou Harvey
Nancy Plante
Penny Hogan
Sam Gorruso
Sue Shouldice
Theresa Czachor

Mission Effectiveness

Ellen Prior
Fr. Barry Meehan, SJ
Karl Anderson
Nancy Crandall
Pam Rehlen
Peter Neary

Planning & Policy

Bill Shouldice
Byron Hall
Fr. Ted Corley
Glenn Morgan
Joe Eno
Michele LaRouche
Shawn Brannon

Address: 134 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701
Phone:(802) 775-1994
Fax: (802) 775-0178
E-Mail: Stpeters@vermontel.net
Rev. Theodosius Corley, O.F.M.
Pastor
Rev. Patrick Glavin, O.F.M.
In Residence

St. Peter Parish Mass Schedule
Saturdays: 5:15PM
Sundays: 7:30AM & 11:00AM
Daily: Monday, Thursday – Saturday: As Scheduled in the Bulletin
9:15AM daily at Loretto Home Chapel

Confessions: Saturdays at 4:00PM and by appointment

Marriages: Couples are asked to please contact the Parish Office a minimum of six months prior to the anticipated wedding in order to begin the marriage preparation program.

Baptisms: Fourth Sunday of the month at 1:00PM. Please call the church office to make arrangements.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound:

Anyone wishing to arrange for Eucharist/or a visit, is asked to please contact the Parish Office.

Religion Instruction Classes: Contact the Parish Office.

History of St. Peter Parish
In the 150th year of our Parish, we the members of Saint Peter Church, are a faith community: striving to be true followers of Jesus Christ, growing in love with God and one another, serving our brothers and sisters, being attentive to the needs of our families, and spreading the Good News through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Address: 18 Lincoln Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 775-0846
Fax: (802) 775-9640
E-Mail: ihmrutland@comcast.net
Rev. Francis R. Prive
Pastor

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Mass Schedule

Saturdays: 4:30PM
Sundays: 8:00AM & 10:15AM
Holy Days: As announced

Confessions: Saturdays 3:45PM

Marriages: Couples are asked to please contact the Parish Office a minimum of six months prior to the anticipated wedding in order to begin the marriage preparation program.

Baptisms: Contact the Pastor. Preparation required.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Anyone wishing to arrange for Eucharist/or a visit, is asked to please contact the Parish Office.

Keeping pace with the technology of the times, Mount St. Joseph Academy and Christ the King School have both redesigned their web sites to accept on-line registration and secure electronic tuition payments. MSJ’s new site will also feature an on-line bookstore. The new sites will be delivering fresh content on a regular basis and will go a long way to improving the communication as well as making it easier for parents and students to transact business.

The new MSJ site features include a calendar of events, separate area for faculty, alumni, and guidance and also includes an e-store where you can purchase selected MSJ branded items. Students will be able to continue to access their student-built and student administered “Wave Cave” site through a link on the new home page. Many of the currently printed materials—the student handbook, guidance materials, and admissions materials to name a few—are now available in electronic form making it more convenient for students and parents alike as well as saving some money on traditional printing costs.

The re-designed CKS site expands the school’s on-line presence and includes web-based registration and tuition payment functions.

This year’s annual report to our donors, teachers, staff, parents, students, and the Diocese includes both the financial information you would expect to see but also includes a comprehensive list of alumni and donors of all kinds and sizes of contributions. As you might imagine, with as many active and living alumni as Mount St. Joseph Academy has, it is quite a task to faithfully represent each and every one. We have done our best to capture as much information as we could accurately record and, if we have inadvertently omitted an alumnus or donor, you are encourage to contact our development office and offer corrected or missing information.

Annual Report

Please fill out the following form if you have information you would like to add or correct in next year’s edition of the annual report. Thank you.

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