ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! Happy Easter!
Given the aforementioned reference to Holy Saturday, this visual from last night's living Stations of the Cross presentation is apropos.
HOLY SATURDAY: As the soldiers guard the tomb, we solemnly wait and pray...
On this Good Friday our Hispanic parishioners presented a living Stations of the Cross in the Parish Hall. Sister Rosa narrated and directed a powerful dramatization. Samuel Ramirez was Jesus, Rigo Garcia was Pontius Pilate, Silvia Yanez was Mary, Mother of Jesus, and our own Jeremy Elsinger was St. John.
Senior David Beck has agreed to attend the University of the Ozarks at Clarksville in the Fall where he'll play baseball. His academic record will earn him $14,500 a year in scholarship money. David is following his brother Andrew to the U of O who's been a star baseball player there. He graduates this year. Seated alongside of David are his parents, Gary and Natalie Beck. Girlfriend Rachel Prall is behind along with his sister and niece, Heather and Aubrey Hum, and St Joseph Baseball Coach Luke Davis.
GOOD FRIDAY: "For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16
The Senior Class spent much of the day April 11 helping the needy at the Soul Food Cafe Mission. The students packed food boxes for distribution, helped prepare and serve hot meals, and also handed out clothing and other necessities to displaced persons. The Mission does this every Tuesday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Conway.
Morgan Hoelzeman finds a sweet treat inside one of her eggs.
Caleb McGinty looked high and low for Easter eggs.
The Kindergartners had their Easter egg hunt today. Looks like they were off and running to find them when given the signal.,
The Kindergarten classes presented Way of the Cross after Mass on Wednesday. The children staged Jesus Christ's sorrowful journey from the house of Pilate to Calvary. Jesus was portrayed by Tucker Burns. Pontius Pilate was played by Josh Massa, and the soldier who was taking Jesus to be crucified was Dylan Strack's part.
In this photo, which was taken for 501 Magazine, three St Joseph High School students are recognized for their service to our school, church and community through the Interact Service Club. Katherine Grigg, Breanna Woodson, and Bridget Porcaro were singled out because of the large numbers of hours they performed. They and more than 80 other members attended a picnic in their honor hosted by the Conway Rotary Club at the Don Owens Sports Center. They're seen with Rotary President-Elect Michael D'Almeida and Principal Dr. Diane Wolfe. Current Rotary President Lisa Garner and members Joan Shofner, Rachel Steele, Jacqueline Kordsmeier, and Bob Leffert helped cater the food, organize games, and distribute awards.
Ella Berger is very happy with her finds.
Some of the eggs were put in hard-to-find places, like the one Tripp Davis discovered.
Tadeo Martinez scours the playground for Easter eggs.
The 1st grade held an Easter egg hunt on April 11th. Prior to the hunt the students learned about resurrection eggs. They have Easter symbols inside to help the kids learn the Easter story. Seen here are Brileigh Choate and Sydney Chambers.
REMINDER: SJS will be closed Good Friday 4/14/17 and Easter Monday 4/17/17.
Prayers for YOU for a HOLY THURSDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr. Lum Wilhite, shown here with our singing 2nd & 3rd graders! He does millions of things for all of us every single day. We hope your day is blessed!
Rep. French Hill visit has been cancelled for today.