2/12/2024

As Lent begins this week, take note of all the resources on Hallow. We celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday with our annual student Mardi Gras carnival. Will we know which students are behind the masks? Have a blessed week!

by Saundra Kennison on February 12, 2024

Let all you do be done in Love…through C.L.O.V.E.R.

Week of February 12, 2024

Dear parents,

2024 Shamrock Spectacular: It's a wrap!

Those that attended are still talking about the “Night with the Stars”…The stars for the night were our students, staff, parents, and parishioners. Connor Harrity amazed us with his piano and harmonica talent when he played Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”, and then 7th grader, Jonathan Fetzner-Roell discussed his process of writing and having his first book published. Yes, rumor has it there will be a second book. Izzy DeCesare was our honored alumni and Mary Kay Loviscek was honored for having taught piano for 51 years at St. Malachy. Scarlet Adler was the first recipient of the Vincent Hardebeck Scholarship. The charcuterie boards by Kathy Knies and her team are simply to die! Chef Andy Selby and his assistants presented “Street Tacos” that were absolutely perfect and complimented by the School Advisory Council’s special beverage as we highlighted the Fine Arts programs of St. Malachy Catholic School. Donations are still coming in; however, at this time over $20, 000 were raised. 75% of proceeds will go to our fine arts programs, 15% to our athletic ministry, and 10% will fund the Vincent Hardebeck Scholarship.

Overall, it was a wonderful night and we hope you can join us next year. On behalf of St. Malachy’s parish school, we cannot thank you enough this year for your support and prayers as we go forth Learning, Loving, and Living with Christ.

In Christ,

Mrs. Saundra Kennison, principal

If you would like to make a donation, please use the link below.

Donation link: 2024 Shamrock Spectacular

Reconciliation Schedule during Lent

THURSDAY, FEB. 15

4TH GRADE 1245-2pm

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21

3RD GRADE 1030-1140am

7TH GRADE 110-215pm (Religion & Spanish)

THURSDAY, FEB. 22

5TH GRADE 930-1045am

6TH GRADE 1150-110pm (Religion & HP)

8TH GRADE 125-245pm (Religion & HP)

IMPORTANT: ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL REMINDERS

In the morning, please do not drive through the middle of the parking lot, but enter by the football field and follow the road.
Also please do not pass in the drop off line.
Please pull all the way forward; do not stop at the front door to drop-off.
In the afternoon, please be respectful of the painted parking spots as these are purchased through ShamRockIt.
If you have a grandparent, family member or neighbor pickup, please remind them not to park in the painted sports.
Help others in the parking lot especially if it looks like this is their first time.

Next Mass Days and Times

All school Mass: Wednesday, February 14, 2024: Ash Wednesday

Vocations Cross: 6R

Class Mass: 4th grade

Servers for Wednesday, February 14, 2024 all school Mass:

MC	Incense	Boat	Cross	Chalice & Missal	Torches	Torches	Torches	Torches	Torches
Dylan	Nick Bell	Luke Sippel	Jacob Milner	Mickey Styck	Ben Hopf	Gabriel Smith	Kasey Dial	Leo Ellis	Lincoln Nesbit
Fox				Simon Borem	Conner Harrity	Jonathan Reynolds	Sean Gehring	Levi Buck	Luke Kiefer

Readers	Petitions	Sacristans	St. Thomas Aquinas Prayer
Emmet Ransdale	Nuala Sweeney	Lara Kendall	Luci Basso
Reader 2: Erin Duke		Camryn Schenkel

New information/Reminders

Students can wear green, purple, or gold tops with uniform bottoms on Tuesday, February 13.
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) & Bury the Alleluia is February 13
Ash Wednesday is February 14
No School on Presidents’ Day, February 19
Cans in your Hands is February 27
Calendar Change: Monday, April 8, 2024 will be an E-Learning Day
Summer Camp information is attached.

Cardinal Ritter High School Happenings

2024 - 2025 Ritter High School registration is open until January 31. https://www.cardinalritter.org/page/application-process
Smarty Party is February 24, 2024. Information is attached.
Visit https://www.cardinalritter.org/ for more information about Cardinal Ritter High School.

Spiritwear, Pro-Life Shirts, and uniform shirts

You can purchase shirts at Rose Promotions – https://www.rosepromos.com/collections/st-malachy

School Needs and/or Employment Opportunities

Instructional Aide for intermediate grades. Hours 7:15am - 3:15pm; Monday - Friday. Contact Mrs. Kennison if interested,
Extended day is looking to hire a few people to supervise students after school until 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm. If you know anyone interested, contact Benita Wheeler
The Facility Ministry has a position open, see attached.

Good Luck to all student athletes - Go Shamrocks!

Monday, February 12, 2024

4th grade green Girls’ Basketball vs. St. Jude @ St. Malachy, 5pm

56 A Girls’ Basketball vs. Holy Name @ Holy Name, 6pm

56 B Girls’ Basketball vs. Little Flower @ St. Malachy, 6pm

56 C Girls’ Basketball vs. OL Mount Carmel @St. Malachy 7pm

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

4th grade white Girls’ Basketball vs. Ss. Fran. & Clare @ St. Malachy, 6pm

Cadet A Girls’ Basketball vs. OL Grace @ St. Malachy, 7:00pm

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Friday, February 16, 2024

Saturday, February 17, 2024

4th grade white Girls’ Basketball vs. St. Jude @ St. Malachy, 11am

4th grade green Girls’ Basketball vs. Ss. Fran. & Clare@ Ss. Fran. & Clare, 12pm

56 A Girls’ Basketball vs. Maria Goretti@ Maria Goretti, 11am

56 B Girls’ Basketball vs. St. Matthew @ St. Matthew, 11am

Cadet A Girls’ Basketball vs. St. Louis de Montfort @ St. Malachy, 10:00am

Sunday, February 18, 2024

56 C Girls’ Basketball vs. St. Luke@ St. Luke, 2pm

Helpful links

School website - https://stmalachy.org/school/

Student/Parent Handbook and Calendar - https://stmalachy.org/handbook/

School data - IDOE -GPS Data - https://stmalachy.org/school/about/idoe-gps-data/

St. Malachy Catholic School’s Mission:“Today we will be Learning, Loving and Living with Christ”

C.L.O.V.E.R.

C = CONFESSION

L = LIFE

O = OUR LADY

V = VOCATIONS

E = EUCHARIST

R = REVEALED WORD

In Christ,

Mrs. Saundra Kennison

Principal

About the Author

Saundra Kennison

Confirmation name

Sarah Ann

My background

BS in Physical Education and Health - IUPUI; MS in School Administration – Indiana Wesleyan

Why do I work at St. Malachy

I truly believe that God called me to St. Malachy; it’s in His plan for me. I love working with all the students and staff at St. Malachy.

Where do I usually sit in Church

Well at school mass, I sit with Mrs. Prahl’s class because Mrs. Prahl was my sponsor when I went through RCIA. However, when I attend mass with my husband, we usually sit in the back not so we can sneak out but because we can sit down quickly and see Jesus in the stained glass.

How would I describe St. Malachy to someone who has never been here

It’s home…where my other family comes to grow. St. Malachy is a family that has very high expectations and students and staff sometimes experience growing pains, but when their time comes to leave St. Malachy they are more than prepared to meet and conquer the next challenge knowing that they can calls us if they ever need help because we are family!

Home, family, pets

I’ve been married to my amazing husband, George, for 27 years. We have three children and one princess (Macy our 2 year old boxer).

Favorite scripture passage

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13. This is the reason I am capable of doing anything and all praise goes to God.

One memory of church growing up

I didn’t like going to church because it seemed so long, but now as an adult, I love going to mass to celebrate!

Favorite quote

"If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves” Emily Dickinson