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Catholic Schools' Week culminates in
the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy at the end of the week.
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia, along with Catholic
schools throughout the nation,
celebrated Catholic Schools Week,
January 30 through February 5, 2005.
Catholic Schools Week is an annual
national celebration of the
important role that Catholic
elementary and secondary schools
across the country play in providing
a values-centered education.
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This year's
national theme was
"Faith in
Every Student: Catholic Schools."
Catholic
schools are proud of the intellectual, spiritual, moral,
physical and social values that are emphasized in our
schools.
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Father Santorsola
planned the liturgy for the day.
He formed a choir of thirty students
and also involved the faculty and
other student musicians.
Mr. Brown
brought his own PA system which
enhanced the sound of the music and
singing throughout the liturgy.
His friend Glenn also came and
played the piano magnificently.
Glenn and Mr. Brown
gave us a beautiful rendition of
Pachelbel's Canon in D with
classical guitar accompanied by
Glenn on the klavinova.
Mr. Moser
and student
Jamie Hendel
brought their expertise and talent
by strumming their guitars. |
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Andrew Walls
kept it all "up-beat" as he played
the drums.
Anna Emore
played the violin for us during the
presentation of the gifts. It
was very moving to hear "Jesu, Joy
of Man's Desiring". The
student singers gave the liturgy
that spark and ephemeral quality
which raised our minds and hearts to
God.Two of our priest alumni
concelebrated the liturgy.
Father
Chris Rogers and Father Herb Sperger
added to the joy of the liturgy by
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Father Bill
Chiriaco
was the main celebrant and Deacon Ed Purnell preached the
homily which moved us to a greater understanding of the
Gospel and the meaning of Catholic education.
Catholic
School's are a great tribute and accomplishment of the
Church in Philadelphia. We are so proud of our
Catholic educational heritage and history. We are
proud to be a part of Bishop McDevitt High School!
Click on the
pictures below for a larger view!
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