St. Mary of the Assumption School is turning 100 years old this year. We will be celebrating with a huge Centennial Weekend with several events and we hope many of you can join us.
On Friday September 26th, we will have our school Mass in the gym at 10 am, which will be followed by the Centennial Courtyard Dedication and Library Dedication to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
On Saturday September 27th, we will be having a Centennial Gala and Silent Auction with dinner, dancing, and a cash bar. We will have several guests of honor receiving the inaugural IHM Legacy Award:
Msgr. Frances Loughran (founder)
Sr. Mary Thomasina (first principal)
Sr. Joyce Marks
Sr. Kathryn Clauss
Steven Showalter
Rose Hartman
Kathy Vassallo
Tyese Smith
Wanda Keplinger
Michele Young.
We will also be honoring Norman Senior as the recipient of the returning Hogan/Keplinger Service Award, which was last awarded in 2018. Tickets can be purchased for $35. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.
Attire: Cocktail
Menu:
COCKTAIL HOUR Assorted Cheeses, Fruits, and Charcuterie Bread and Crackers
DINNER Garden Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, and Red Onions Chicken Provençal Rice Pilaf Eggplant Provençal/Ratatouille Baked Salmon with Sweet Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes Arugula and Pesto Pasta with Feta Cheese Bread
DESSERT Assorted Desserts
DRINKS Water + Soda; Beer, Wine, and Cocktails may be Purchased at the Bar
On Sunday September 28th, we will be having an all ages Open House and Picnic. This will serve as this year’s Parish Picnic, as well as a celebration of our school. The 11:30 Mass will be held in the school gym that day, followed by an Open House and Picnic. Food will be served by the Knights of Columbus, and we will be streaming the Commanders Game in the school gym. All are welcome to this free event!