All Test Takers Are From The December 1 Entrance Exam Are Invited!
Class of 2023 Pre-Game Pizza Party
In Memorium: Rev. Gerald J. Van Overbeek, O.S.A. '53
Please join the Augustinians in mourning the loss of Rev. Gerald J. Van Overbeek, O.S.A. who passed away at the age of 84 and was born into eternal life on January 1, 2019.
Funeral arrangements are below:
MONDAY - January 7, 2019
Crown Point, IN
Franciscan Home
203 W Franciscan Dr
Crown Point, IN 46301
Wake: 10:00am
Mass: 11:00 a.m.
Chicago, IL
St. Rita of Cascia High School Chapel
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
Wake: 3:00 p.m.
Mass: 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY - January 8, 2019
Burial: 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL
The St. Rita Family Unites with Giving Tree Initiative
As Catholics, we are called to love Christ above all. But how do we show our love for Christ? In Hebrews 6:10, we are taught “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones”. God tells us that through serving, loving, and tending to others, we are serving and loving Him.
Giving Tree Leaders: Ms. Missy Smialek, Eddie Fidler, Isaac Gaytan-Reilly, Dylan Cooney and Diego Carrillo (Not pictured: Jack Esselman & Tadhg Scanlon)
It has been a tradition here St. Rita for the last several years to have our Giving Tree Initiative in the month of December—2018 was no different. The Giving Tree helps Ritamen show that the core values of Caritas and Unitas are not just slogans, but things that St. Rita students strive to live out, especially during the holiday season.
Each year, through the Giving Tree, several St. Rita families are given donations by the St. Rita school community to help offset the ever-rising costs of the Christmas season through food and gift donations.
Hebrews 13:16 teaches “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.” Ritamen were encouraged to make the sacrifice of sharing what they have in an effort to love others who are in need and therefore, love God. Some were able to give more than others, but all were encouraged to look into their own lives and determine where a sacrifice could be made. For instance, some sacrificed vending machine snacks and donated that money, others brought lunch from home and donated lunch money.
In the end, so many Ritamen put money toward those in our St. Rita family who are struggling. The St. Rita community ultimately raised $4,882.85 and helped ten families this Christmas.
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St. Rita Band Concert Spreads Christmas Cheer
On Monday, December 17, just before the start of final exams, the legendary St. Rita Band performed in the St. Rita Shrine Chapel, before the entire student body. The concert was well-received, with the St. Rita Choir accompanying.
The concert was an interactive event as the students joined in the merry atmosphere by signing some favorite Christmas Carols.
What a great way for our Ritamen to enjoy some family atmosphere and have a little fun, before buckling down for some last-minute studying for finals.
