"In the Gospel of today, Jesus showed us more qualities of this love that should be our identity. This love for one another, he said, must be according to His own love for us. Hence, Jesus is telling us that the love that should distinguish us from other people is a sacrificial love, a love that is ready to burn out like a candle in order to light others. A love that does not end on the lips, but is shown in service to others.

A love that is ready to sacrifice something precious for the sake of the beloved. This love can be expressed through offering of one’s time, money, and talent for the good of other people. It is a love that goes out in search of those who offended it so that it can forgive them. It is the love that defends the poor and the weak. It is a love that is founded on honest service to other people. This is the type of love that should be the identity of every Christian.

Dearest friends, we will lose our Christians identity whenever we hate other people. We will lose our resemblance of God whenever we fail to love as Jesus loved. We will cease to represent Christ in the world whenever we hate our neighbors, friends and other people."

https://chimaisaac.medium.com/6th-sunday-of-easter-year-b-homily-by-fr-isaac-chima-fa56ba29503d

Good morning Parents/Guardians,

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Today, we celebrate our scholars as they continue their personal journey with Christ. Congratulations to Harper Robinson, Reagan Ford, and Isaiah Stokes who made their First Communion this Sunday.

Special Prayers for Phillip Sahou who will be receiving his First Communion on Mother's Day at St. Vincent's Church.

Let us continue to pray for our scholars Olivia Burroughs who received the sacraments of Baptism/ First Communion/Confirmation and Cassidy Ford who received the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation during the Easter Vigil.

As a faith-based institution, we will continue to support our scholars as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Through religious teachings, pray and worship, we will assist young people to see and understand the role of faith in one’s daily life and in the larger society.

Have a blessed week!

Mrs. Bradwell

Join us for an exciting night of BINGO, and fun!

Date: May 11, 2024

Tickets - $25.00 - No tickets at the door

Advanced ticket Sales Only

Live DJ, BYOB, Set UP's Available

Time: 5:00PM - 9:00PM - Doors open @ 4:30PM

For more Information, contact the main office at 215-424-5045

or the rectory @ 215-548-2700

*Benefits Saint Athanasius School*

Each year, we celebrate St. Athanasius Feast Day on May 2nd. Our 8th graders did an excellent job portraying St. Athanasius who defended the divinity of Christ .

Date/Time : May 22, 2024 @ 7:00pm

Location:

ASPIRA Educational Campus

6301 N. 2nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19120

The Scholars performances are exciting!

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• Tuesday, May 7th - Teacher Appreciation Day
• May 6th - May 8th - Scholastic Book Fair https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stathanasiusimmaculatecon
• Thursday, May 9th - Ascension Thursday / School Mass @ 9:00AM.
• Friday, May 10th - 8th Grade Tea / Dress Down Day $2.00
• Saturday, May 11th - Designer Bag Bingo - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
• Sunday, May 12th - Happy Mother's Day💕

Thursday, May 9th - 8th Grade Parent Meeting via Zoom @5:30pm. Zoom link will be sent Monday 5/6/24.

Tuesday - Dance Grades 2-3, Track and Field

Wednesday - Dance grades 4-8, Piano

Thursday - Dance grade 1, STEM, Track and Field

"Just don't give up what you're trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."

- Ella Fitzgerald, jazz vocalist

St. Athanasius School exists for the purpose of spreading the Good News of Christ according to Catholic teaching. Our mission is to address the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our students. We are dedicated to empowering our students to live Christian values and to strive for academic excellence.

St. Athanasius School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school. Founded in 1929, St. A's is located in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. St. Athanasius School is an equal opportunity child care provider.

Email: principal@saschool.org
Website: www.saschool.org
Location: 7105 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215)-424-5045
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-Athanasius-School-Philadelphia-PA-948902141833314/