I live in Roselle, Illinois. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. This is amazing to see your post. Karlas and my favorite was I Confess with Montgomery Clift. Others simply refer to FXW as their second family.. I attended St. Frances Cabrini school as did my brother. Manley Vocational with a Joe Falbo. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. In my class was Robert Pacheco, Torrance Brooks, Jimmy Jacks and Lawrence Patrick. Catholic school was so different then. hi there!! I taught Spanish mostly at the high school level. Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. Family and friends moved away, stores closed and never reopened, and theblended aromain my buildingwassadlydiminished. I still have a cross given to me by Fr. I am seeing people mentioning riots and I only recall the riots and devastation when Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. Rosie you dont remember me I was quiet and shy when I attended Cabrini in 1968-1971, sixth through eighth grade. St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. Mama Celest was a few doors down from the bakery. I passed by Manley H.S. While at Saint Francis Cabrini I attained so many of my sacraments there, however I was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. We moved around from California & Arthington, Flournoey, Harrison, Taylor. Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. Hi everyone, Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. and supports inclusion among our people, projects and community. We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. Any relation. Was not any different at St. Philips. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. After a particularly heavy rain the hole for the foundation was badly flooded. I went to school. My mother kept many of our class pictures. Wow! Your words have painted pictures in my mind that havent been there in so many years. I am not sure about this but I think I remember coal being delivered for the boiler. We lived across the street at 2946 W. Lexington. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. The movie was beautiful. Visit fxw.org to register. Pat Gallagher, I attended mother Cabrini from 53 to 61 we moved when I was in seventh grade I do remember Louis Rizzo and a soda fountain across from the school I think I took money out of my church envelope to go buy a soda one time and I was scared for a long time I used to fight with Louis Rizzo almost every day we were in school, I dont know if anyone remembers Father Lucky. I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. I am living in Florida now they may still be in Storage in Chicago. We moved from the neighborhood (Arthington St) in 1960 also to the Northwest side. Please feel free to respond via E-mail. We adore and love our FXW community! Lucian used to visit our house and my aunts home next door. We have 3 kids that are all very different learners and FXW has done an amazing job of meeting them each where they are at. I have found two which are Eunice Evans and Derek McGlorthan. I can still remember how she looked in her pink silk dress. They were mainly fond memories. Lancers Build. Do you remember MaryAnn Farinella? And Fr. Joe: I remember your mother. Frances Xavier Warde School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball. Yes, she is my cousin. Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our educational offerings have earned a reputation for strong curriculum, inclusive athletic programs, highly-acclaimed fine arts, faith-strengthening religious programs and spirited co-curricular activities. We were all so innocent and care free. Bye for now. I still remember so many of my friends there. 612 E. Washington St. Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. What a wonderful description of the school, church, and neighborhood. Sadly, those days are gone. Hello, Peter, this is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. It was a beautiful experience, and after the program ended,my host family remained in touch and paidfor my next visit. I attended Cabrini from 1951 to 1959. Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. All of the teachers and staff (shout out to the student success team!) 2022 by STFXCS. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . 4th-8thgrade, continue on to graduation. I started thinking of my old neighborhood where I had many friends because a mass shooting happened at Polk & California this past October 31. Fr. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. I attended mother cabrini school from third grade until graduation June 1952 .would love to hear from any of my school mates. It is in Norridge and running under our name, Allegrettis! I even have a photo of her in our backyard. You were probably in class with my younger sister Joyce. I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. it was very traumatic. Losing Anthony was the worst thing that could have happened to Chuck. How they linger! We lost touch with each other. Pete Pagliuco here. This programplaced selected impoverished inner city children withwelcominghost families for a two-weekvacation in a different environment. We were actually the first graduating class in 1959. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. Designing Thoughts - www.esigners.in. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. Such great memories! I know the school and parish closed many years ago. The year is flying by but make sure to click here to view our events calendar to find out what's coming next. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. #fxwathletics #gojaguars, Niche requires Javascript to work correctly. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. Hello, friends and acquaintances from the past-our beautiful past. So many happy memories, my cousin LaVerne LoBue lived in the same building and was 4 years older than me. HI, I just came across this site dont know anybody here but Rosie Harris Ross. He is still active in healing ministry . My name is Catherine Costa. Im retired too, living in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. Needless to say, Im proud to be a FXW parent! My dad Joseph Scafuri Sr.owned the Sunny Boy bakery at 803 S. Kedzie inthe early 50s. My best to you mom and dad and family. Sadly in 1972 he was abducted and killed while on duty as a police officer..I will never forget him. Have a great day and thanks for replying. These reunions are a lot of fun. Leo and his friends called him Chin because he had a long chin. Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm The core values at FXW (Purposely Diverse, Intentionnaly Inclusive) are exhibited every day from the dedicated and caring professionals. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish. My mother would say when are you coming home! I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. Hi Lenora. We appear to have been contemporaries there. I remember you and your brother John. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! Sat, Mar 4. I have two sisters, Rosemarie and Emily who also attended. We lived on west Arthington. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. it shows them walking from home(2916 w lexington)to mother cabrini and shows inside the church and outside in front on sacramento blvd.if i remember one of the altar boys seen briefly in the film is a guerrieri!! Would love to hear how everyone is! is located in the West Loop. I believe that we were in the sixth grade together. The school closed about that time. and I do so remember the name Pat Donnamariawish my mother were still alive so I could tell her (she died a year ago today) she would have loved talking about it. I appreciate all the love and comments my blog has received. joe. Some of them were married at the church. And, I still remember the nuns taking us into the church and directing small groups of students to a small anterior room filled with statues to pray. Merry Christmas Happy New Year, My mother was the organist there from when the church opened. I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. I take my grandsons to all the museums, and recently to the Art Institute for the first time not to mention the zoo, parks and beaches. UCS do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin and/or ethnic origin in its administration policies, treatment of students, and its employment practices. Thank you for your comments. Loved it soooo much. we were there from 1951 to 1959, when we graduated. My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. Fr. I was stationed in Europe at the time. I will look up some of my school pictures! Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? I attended kindergarten 5th grade (1963-1968). My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! I went on to Providence High School. I also remember Fr Florian who literally became our priest throughout my life all the way to baptizing my own children. In my classroom was Jimmy Jacks, Lawrence Patrick and Torrance Brooks. Does anyone else recall him? Cabrini. My riding the Halsted St. bus was quite an adventure, too. And on the other side of you I remember a wide gangway and the Borrows lived there. I remember that well! @ Linda. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Memory not good anymore. History It did not fail that on some of those days the paddle would come out and I would get a hand spanking for being late. . Dont know if she was related to Jill. Friday Mass will be at 7:00 am in the XC instead of at Noon and Friday Adoration is in the JPII Chapel (455 Table Rock Road) from Noon-5:00 pm. He then served your community for sometime. I realized that I said that the 6th and 7th were in one room. Preschoolers and families are celebrating love and kindness this morning in a prayer service at Old St. Patricks Church. One of the first African American kids was a very intelligent, witty jokester who made everyone laugh. Someone mentioned seeing the movies during school. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others. When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. is located in the heart of downtown. She must still live in the area. Sunny Boy Bakery for fresh hot Italian bread, Johnny hot dog stand, Albany butcher, Granada Funeral home, FRed the Florist, Lousies grocery store and many many more. My 1st grade teacher was Sister Evelyn. Registration now open for the 2022-2023 school year . Both Chucks wife (Anne) and my mom (Rose) worked there as well. I started 1st grade in 1949 and graduated from 8th grade class of 1957. BTW, did you see/read about the refurbishment/rededication of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini chapel in Chicago last week? Graduation Class 1964. I loved my school. Wow, great video! About. I lived on Polk Street until 1959 then my family moved to the Southwest side of Chicago. Sister Alfonso was my Kindergarten teacher. You can visit our nuns at their Mother House Sacred Heart Academy FaceBook page, Now, the nuns a known as The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. You may contact staff members directly below or contact one of the Parish offices. Hope you are doing well.. One of my favorite teachers was Eunice Woods and I remember Father Deffacy (Im sure that spelling is wrong) and having communion and other services at the church. That is awful that you got hit by a car. Take care hope to here from you again. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. Please contact the school for more details. Hi Rosalie and Hi to Leo! I attended St, Simeon in Bellwood for over 20 years. Hi Frank, Willie Dickson was also in that class. I had a girl in my class named Rosalie Guerrieri. I was taught by all the nuns you mentioned. Rosalie, what years did you attend? The street that was blocked was Lexington. For some reason I cant remember your fathers name. I will share it with the surviving Guerrieris and Iovinellis who also lived on Lexington. Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. I have so many fond memories of the church, school and the neighborhood and was thrilled to read the posts from all the others. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. I could walk up to the window of our apartment building and sneak my little sister candy. I understand the school is now a private school. Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Olagbegi controls the ball against Bloom during a nonconference game in Chicago Heights on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. St Xavier Catholic School Jobs, Employment | Indeed.com Skip to main content Find jobs Company reviews Find salaries Upload your resume Sign in Employers / Post Job Start of main content What Where Search Date Posted Salary Estimate Employment type Encouraged to Apply Location Company Experience Level Education Most of my family is gone now, but I still have an aunt who is 101 years of age. I was in 4th grade when I went to have lunch in the new school basement. My name is Janice, my maiden name is Barro. Carmel in Melrose Park. My parents moved in 1960 when I was in 5th grade. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. We called him Fr. Im still searching, but I was very excited to find the blog. I graduated in 1963. I presently live in SWFlorida. That is still our goal. Its very special to me. Any relation to him? Discover the schools, companies, and neighborhoods that are right for you. I loved Cabriniacross from Manley School. How are you? moral compass. What wonderful memories. A place where families would accept and embrace all (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. I was in heaven. Maybe being old school, it was too bad Sister Speranza couldnt appreciate his charisma. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. Sacramento was never blocked. .My name is Frank Cesario. i hope you got to see the movie footage i posted the link of.it doesnt show much inside the church but alot of sacramento blvd and some of lexington st I have wonderful memories of my years there & our nuns.i still have the photos of me dressed in their habit for the mass at the Cathedral downtown for Mission Sunday. Tel: (312) 466-0700 www.fxw.org The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. wish we could talk more. This is the earliest age students may enroll in educational preschool programming for the school. We lived at 2930 Lexington. Such fond memories of the Church, School, Priests, and Nuns. For more information, please contact the school. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 283 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Full-Time Teachers 17 Part-Time Teachers 3 Tuition I remember all the priest and nuns based in these postings.. i remrmber watching the construction of the convent from our Kindergarten windows ..Fr. Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. We lived on Polk then we moved to 717 S Sacramento. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. Wayne Watts Pastor 847-251-0771 Email Fr. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. Thanks for bringing this alive to many of us. I would have graduated I from there in 1964 also but we moved to the Austin district. Hope some of you are still reading this site! He was a wonderful, loving priest and a real pastor to our neighborhood. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). hi peter my mom geraldine dote graduated in your class in 1953,small world huh?my aunt maryann gentilini was also in the same class,she lived on the 2800 block of flournoy.i was born after everyone left the neighborhood in 1962 but as a kid and adult i always love to hear the stories of the neighborhood.a few years ago i went into the church,its a baptist church now.it was really neat to be in there knowing my great grandparents etc whom i never met were also in that same place! I graduated from Cabrini in 1963. i only attended for a few years in the 70s. I think I can still remember the beautiful Italian names of at least 10 of my classmates-although there were 50 in a class and one nun! Leonora, I graduated in from St. Frances 1953, and also attended school in the rectory and in the church basement until the school was built. Tuition is $7,930 for the highest grade offered. Would love to see that 8th grade picture. Frank Cesario, I was in 7th grade when you were 8th with my brother John. I do remember Espositos Bakery. You must have been in my classroom. are amazing and truly connect with your kids to learn how they learn best. I graduated in 64. We had relatives on each block from my home at 2717 Lexington to the school. btw i posted much earlier a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary mass. We moved away from the neighbor after I finished 5th grade moving further west to the Austin neighborhood. I have many fond memories of my old neighborhood. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. Lucian Morselli, Fr. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Mr. Rittenbergwent on to manage some of the more famous clubs in Chicago Faces, Mothers, and Ditkas. Fr. When the COVID-19 pandemic created a massive shift in the way we all live our lives, FXW was at the forefront of transitioning each family to distance learning and they have been extremely willing to adapt and adjust based on the needs of the students and the parents. Oh my God I thought I was the only one who remember Mother Cabrini. 519.3. We lived on Flourney and Homan a little ways from the school. my 70th birthday. Lucien Morselli. Its been a a long time hasnt it. My family lived on 710 California street a few blocks from the school, reading some of your stories i cant relate to much because it was a little before my time, but they did bring back old memories of my class mates and teachers and field trips. Thanks! Archdiocese of Chicago: St. Francis Xavier School. my mom is geraldine dote,she lived next door at 2930.all those last names you mentioned,most are related to me!! To this day I pray for her. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. 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