Good morning Saint Patrick families,
Today is the memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on her life and the valuable lessons she offers us today.
Mother Cabrini, as she was known, was a woman of faith, courage, and resilience. She was born in Italy in 1850 and, despite facing numerous obstacles—including her own health struggles—she became the first U.S. citizen to be canonized a saint. She established the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. While she hoped to me a missionary in China, she traveled to the United States to support the growing Italian immigrant population upon Pope Leo XIII's request. Her work took her to cities across the U.S., where she established schools, orphanages, and hospitals. She was known for caring for the poor, the sick, and the marginalized.
We can learn much from Mother Cabrini’s example. Her life calls us to see Christ in every person, particularly those who are vulnerable. She reminds us of the importance of perseverance, especially in the face of challenges, and of using our gifts to serve others. In a world that often focuses on self-promotion, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini models humility and selflessness.
May the memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini inspire us all to live out our faith more fully and to embody her spirit of compassion and courage in all that we do.
Blessings,
Rick Logue
We’re excited to share a fresh, streamlined approach to keeping you informed about all our school’s activities and events! In the past, we’ve provided multiple versions of our school calendar to ensure you had all the latest updates. While our Activities Calendar was a great tool, we found that multiple printed versions sometimes created confusion, especially as dates and details changed throughout the year.
To make it easier and more consistent for everyone, we’re now transitioning to a single, real-time source for our school events: our official Google Calendar! This calendar will be updated as events change, allowing you to always have the most current information at your fingertips.
You can access our Google Calendar by visiting our school website at www.stpatricklondon.org/school or directly at: School Google Calendar. (If the link doesn't work, please copy and paste the following web address into your web browser: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_9tfcdsd611ovfe97ao2n1c8p24%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York)
If you’d like to add this calendar to your personal Google Calendar, simply click on the link above and select “Add to Google Calendar” in the lower left corner of the page.
We hope this new approach helps everyone stay informed and connected throughout the school year.
We are well underway in our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for Help House, and the response has been incredible! As Thanksgiving approaches, our school community is coming together to support families in need and share our blessings with others.
The drive runs through Friday, November 15, so there’s still time to contribute! Help House has shared their most-needed items to prepare Thanksgiving meals for local families: cans of corn, dry stuffing mix, gravy (in jars, cans, boxes, or packets of dry mix), and Jiffy muffin mix. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in bringing comfort and joy to those who might otherwise go without.
We encourage all our students and families to continue bringing in these items this week. Thank you for embodying the spirit of Thanksgiving and for your generous support of this meaningful cause!
It’s that time of year again! Next week, we’ll be putting up the Saint Patrick Catholic School Giving Tree! For those who are new to our school, the Giving Tree is a wonderful way for students to learn the true spirit of Christmas—celebrating the birth of our Lord and the joy of giving to others.
Here’s how it works: Students are welcome to take a tag from the tree, each with a gift suggestion. They can also bring in hats, gloves, or even Walmart gift cards, which are always appreciated!
If your family would like to participate, please return gifts by Friday, December 6, and keep them unwrapped.
Thank you for helping us make this a season of generosity and joy. Your kindness makes a big difference!