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Bicentennial Lesson Plan #5-Traveling the Mississippi River, spanning the period July 12 to August 21, 1818, is now available. Lesson 5 details Philippine and her companions’ trip to St. Louis, a beautiful yet treacheous trip up the Mississippi on the steamboat Franklin.
Bicentennial Lesson Plan No. 4 – New Orleans Hospitality, spanning the period May 25 to June 26, 1818, is now available. Lesson 4 details the generous hospitality and support of the Ursuline community, and Philippine’s determination to follow her dream despite the uncertainties of being an immigrant.
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The Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne has commissioned a Bicentennial medal, available in three finishes (non-precious, sterling silver, and vermeil). The front reads “Rose Philippine Duchesne, 1769-1852”; the back, “Established Sacred Heart Education in America, 1818.” Order online here or visit the Shrine office to view in person.
The second presentation in the 2017-2018 Philippine Duchesne Bicentennial Sacred Heart Spirituality Series at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School will take place on Friday, Feb. 2. Sister Lyn Osiek, a 1958 graduate of the Academy, Society of the Sacred Heart archivist, and author of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, will present “Philippine in Her Own Words.” All are most welcome to attend; guests welcome. Click here to view the event flyer.
Bicentennial Lesson Plan No. 3 – Ocean Travel to the New World, spanning the period February 15 to May 16, 1818, is now available. Lesson 3 focuses on Philippine’s first-hand account of her transatlantic journey from Bordeaux, France, to New Orleans in 70 days and sailing ships in the early 1800’s.
Through the generosity of the Dick, Betty and Rick Daykin Scholarship Fund, children and grandchildren of eligible full-time employees (2 years or more) of the Saint Louis County Department of Highways can apply for renewable grants covering up to full tuition to attend the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Information on the Daykin Scholarship is available here.
Wishing you Joy, Peace, and Love. Academy Christmas Video
As always, a Christmas liturgy will be offered for the intentions of our benefactors and friends in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne on December 24 at 10 p.m. All are welcome to join us!
Incarnate Word Academy presented its “Caring Hands Award” to Academy Classroom Connections teacher Carol Eagan. Nominated by ASH Class of 2017 graduate Payton Thornton, Mrs. Eagan was cited for her years of caring for the children at the Academy of Sacred Heart. Tres bien, Mrs. Eagan!
Plan now to attend our Mardi Gras-themed trivia contest on Saturday, January 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. For more info, click here. To reserve a table, visit ash1818.org/trivianight.
