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New principal at Seton

Cook appointed new principal at
Seton Catholic School in Brighton

Anne Willkens Leach, superintendent of schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, recently announced the appointment of Anthony Cook as principal of Seton Catholic School in Brighton. Cook will start his new position on January 2.

Cook, who lives in Rochester, has been the Dean of Students for the junior high at Aquinas Institute since 2008. In addition to his current role at Aquinas Institute, he has taught a variety of subjects at the school over the past eight years, including American History, Criminal Justice and Global Studies. This past summer, he also served as an adjunct professor within the Educational Administrative Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame.

“I am excited and blessed to join the community at Seton Catholic School,” said Cook. “As a practicing Catholic and Catholic school administrator, I am whole-heartedly committed to Catholic education. With this commitment, it is my responsibility to support the development of each child’s spiritual faith and collective growth as a school community.””

Cook received his Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Secondary Education from SUNY Geneseo. He also received a Master of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame.

For more information on Catholic schools in the Diocese of Rochester, visit www.dorschools.org.

Getting comfortable with the Bible

Getting Comfortable with the Bible

Featuring Fr. George Heyman of St. Bernard’s 
St. Joseph’s parish in Penfield will host a special evening of interactive learning, fun, and fellowship for grown-ups on Thursday evening, January 19 from 7:30-9:00 pm. The goal is to help each us become more comfortable praying with the Gospels; listening as God speaks directly to us, as we consider what God reveals in Scripture.
Fr, George Heyman will present some ideas on how we can better understand and pray with the Bible. Fr. Heyman knows a bit about this subject, since he is the Director of Continuing Education, and Professor of Biblical Studies at St. Bernard’s School of Theology & Ministry. He also is Sacramental Minister at the Church of the Resurrection in Perinton. Fr. George always makes study of the Bible accessible, rewarding, and very interesting. All Are Welcome!
Refreshments will be served. St. Joseph’s Church, 43 Gebhardt Road, Penfield 14526 (off Five Mile Line Road).
Call 1.585.586.8089 ext. 114 for more information.

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Holy Family Middle School

Catholic Schools Office Statement

on Holy Family Middle School, Elmira

Nov. 30, 2011

“Beginning in September 2012, Holy Family Middle School in Elmira will be closed. All pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade students will be housed in the current Holy Family Elementary School facilities. Those students entering the 7th and 8th grade will be invited to register for a new Regional Catholic Junior High Program to be based at Notre Dame High School. This decision was not made lightly and comes after careful consideration and much prayer.

While we are truly saddened by this decision, we are excited about the prospects for Catholic education in the Southern Tier going forward. The decision by Notre Dame High School to add a Regional Junior High means that we can continue the tradition of offering quality, faith-based education in grades Pre-K through 12 in Elmira and the surrounding communities.

We want to take this opportunity to offer sincere thanks to the faculty, staff, and parents for keeping the spirit of Catholic education alive at Holy Family Middle School for decades. We are confident that Notre Dame will welcome our students with open arms.

We believe strongly in the virtues of a Catholic education and will continue to do all we can to support the remaining schools across the Diocese of Rochester.”

For more information about Catholic Schools, visit www.dorschools.org

Notre Dame High School website: www.notredamehighschool.com/

Creches on display

Creches at the Cathedral

Beginning Nov. 27 through Jan. 8, more than 40 creches handcrafted in countries from around the world will be on free and public display at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rochester.

The Nativity scenes are from the collection of local resident Janet Archibald.

The Cathedral is located at 296 Flower City Park, between Lake and Dewey avenues.

For Catholic men ages 17+: Vocation discernment evening

Vocation Discernment Evenings for Catholic men ages 17 and older
Do you wrestle with … “how do I know what God wants me to do with my life?” Have you ever wondered if God might be inviting you to consider a vocation to priesthood? Here’s an opportunity to talk it over.
Come for prayer, food, and conversation to Becket Hall, the discernment house for the Diocese of Rochester located at 2617 East Avenue, Rochester (click for map).
Evening Prayer at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Conversation, guest speakers to follow
Meet some of the men living at Becket this year and discerning a possible call to priesthood, as well as others who are just trying to discover God’s plan for their lives
Upcoming date:
Friday, November 25th
RSVP to Father Bill Coffas
Email:
Telephone: 585-348-9307

Invite a friend!

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Join us for the annual Blue Mass

Blue Mass Oct. 16

Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark will preside at the annual Blue Mass honoring members of law enforcement on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester.

The Mass will begin at 11:15 a.m. Representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies will attend.

All are welcome.