For more than 130 years Saint Matthew’s Church has supported a school where children have been given a quality, Christian Catholic education. Until 2012 that school was on the parish campus. For the last seven years the school has been part of a consolidation as Community of Saints. That school recently has been able to […]
News Archive: Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (COS)
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Community of Saints news 5-5-2019
Marge Milner, one of our amazing fifth grade teachers, is retiring at the end of this school year. Marge has taught at Community of Saints since its beginning 7 years ago, and prior to that, was a fifth grade teacher at St. John Vianney for 22 years. Please join us in celebrating her commitment […]
Community of Saints update 4-14-2019
Festival del día del niño! All are welcome to join us for our first annual Children’s Day Festival. The celebration will take place Saturday, April 27th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the Community of Saints gymnasium. Admission is FREE, and includes games, snacks, music and a whole lot of fun! It is an event […]
Reunion Mass: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 11:15 am, at COS
All alums of Saint Matthew’s School and all the other feeder schools to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (St. Michael’s, St. John Vianney, Our Lady of Guadalupe) are invited to Mass at COS at 11:15 am on Sunday, April 28. A special invitation to all those whose grad year was 4 or 9. Extra […]
The Good News Spring 2019
Download PDF: The-Good-News-Spring-2019 Fr. Steve’s Column COS Partners With University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) General Joe Votel ’72 Classes of 1969 Marge Milner Will Retire After Teaching for 30 Years Remembering St. Michael’s School: Gerald Kegler 1950-1959 Remembering St. Matthew’s School: Mark Votel 1951-1958 Join us for Reunion Sunday! April 28, […]
Community of Saints will purchase St. Michael’s Church property
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School is set to purchase the property of St. Michael’s Church. We are so thrilled to share this exciting news with you! This is another component that strongly demonstrates the sustainability of Community of Saints! St. Michael’s Church property is where Community of Saints resides – and soon the property […]
Night of Community COS Annual Benefit – Saturday, February 23, 2019
We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual school benefit this upcoming Saturday! Below is information on what will be at “Night of Community”, including information on our Classroom Baskets, Silent Auction, and Mystery Bags! It’s not too late to attend! Night of Community COS Annual Benefit Saturday, February 23 6-9:30pm St. Matthew’s […]
Community of Saints News 2-3-2019
Last week was Catholic Schools Week! Each day, students had different dress up theme day as part of the celebration of Catholic education! The week also consisted of a geography bee, buddy reading, staff versus students volleyball game, BINGO, open house and a food drive! “Night of Community: Spring Fever” Tickets for Sale! Tickets are […]
Community of Saints News 1-27-2019
Archbishop Hebda will be celebrating mass at Community of Saints during Catholic Schools Week! All are welcome to join us for our 9:10am student mass on Thursday, January 31st. “Night of Community: Spring Fever” Tickets for Sale! Tickets are now available for our fifth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6-9pm, […]
Fall Festival & Fix-It Fund Raiser Results
It is wonderful to finally share with you the good news that the Fall Festival raised $16,000. With the hands of volunteer, friends of the parish, and supporting businesses we are able to continue to repair and/or replace items that are growing older. The Fix-it Fund Raiser raised $4,000, qualifying us to receive additional matching […]
Community of Saints News 12-2-2018
It is one of our favorite times of the year as we begin to prepare for the arrival of Jesus! At Community of Saints, we have the privilege of acknowledging Advent Season and will spend these next few weeks preparing for the birth of Jesus through prayer services, acts of servant leadership, and regular religious […]
COS: $5000 award from Healey Family Foundation
Recently, Community of Saints was surprised by the Healey Family Foundation with the honor of being named runner-up for their Founder’s Award during a web-conference with the 36 other schools identified as “Healey Schools” across the U.S.. The award comes with a $5,000 gift. The award recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional results in implementing effective governance, […]
The Good News Fall-Winter 2018
Click to download PDF: The Good News Fall-Winter 2018 Newsletter highlights: COS Starts Year with 10% More Students and a New Board of Directors Celebrate Fr. Steve’s 50th Anniversary Annual Report: Record Breaking $275,827 Raised from 524 Donors COS Student Speaks at Aim Higher Foundation Event Meet the New Board of Directors End of Year Matching […]
Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2018
Featured at the Aim Higher Foundation’s Night of Light celebration, the video “Isaac’s Blessing Bags” is a look at one of the more than 1,300 Aim Higher Scholars and his impact on the local community. The Foundation made this video about Isaac for the event. For its Advent 2017 service project, Community of Saints helped those […]
Community of Saints News 11-4-2018
Community of Saints is hosting a “Fall in Love with COS” open house on Wednesday, November 14th, from 12-5:30pm. Prospective families can stop by any time during those hours to get a tour of the school, ask questions, and even see classrooms in action! If you or someone you know is looking for an educational […]
Community of Saints News 10-28-2018
Community of Saints is excited to announce that they will once again be hosting a Halloween Dance! The dance will take place in the Community of Saints’ gymnasium on Friday, October 26th from 6:30-9:30pm. In addition to the school community, the dance is open to their sponsoring parish communities as well! The cost of the dance […]
Community of Saints News 10-7-2018
Community of Saints is excited to announce that they will once again be hosting a Halloween Dance! The dance will take place in the Community of Saints’ gymnasium on Friday, October 26th from 6:30-9:30 pm. In addition to the school community, the dance is open to sponsoring parish communities as well! The cost of the […]
Community of Saints News 9-30-2018
Community of Saints is excited to announce that we have signed a twenty year lease with St. Michael’s Church. We know there has been some concern in the past concerning the status of Community of Saints as it resides on the campus of St. Michael’s which is no longer an operating parish. Signing a twenty year […]
Free Ice Cream Social August 2 – Community of Saints News
Who: School families, prospective families, staff, and all of our parish communities! What: I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ICE CREAM! Need we say more? Oh, and maybe a friendly game of kickball and some yard games. Where: Community of Saints – hopefully outside by the ball fields, weather permitting. When: Thursday, August 2nd, 6-8pm. Stop by for a few […]
Community of Saints News 6-24-2018
Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) Community of Saints would like to thank Becky Loftfield and Autumn Irlbeck for their amazing work facilitating our first Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) classes at Community of Saints. Based on feedback, we know our participants enjoyed their experience, and we look forward to once again providing this class next […]
Why the Fuss? (Fr. Bob reflection)
The following is an edited version of a homily for the “Birth of John the Baptist” by Fr. David Sanders, OP who teaches scripture at Blackfriars, Oxford. “Why is there all this fuss about John the Baptist? Why is he so important that the celebration of his birth overrides the ordinary Sunday Mass? We are told […]
The Good News Summer 2018
Download PDF: The Good News Summer 2018 Class of 2014 High School Grads Share Plans and Advice As They Head to College Message from Fr. Steve Dollar-For-Dollar Matching until June 30 Music Teacher Kristina Guiffre Makes Fundamentals Fun Reunion Sunday Mass and Breakfast Class of 1968 Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Why I Give: Kathryn Grayson (’02) […]
Community of Saints News 6-3-2018
8th Grade Graduation The Community of Saints Regional Catholic School will graduate its 2018 8th Grade Class with a special Mass on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. Congratulation students, parents and teachers. Enroll for the 2018-19 School Year! Open Enrollment for the 2018-19 school year continues. If you know anyone looking for a high-quality, […]
Community of Saints News 5-13-2018
Enroll for the 2018-19 School Year! Open Enrollment for the 2018-19 school year continues. If you know anyone looking for a high-quality, Catholic education that is affordable, please send them our way! We offer PreK-8 grade programming. Our Preschool is filling up quickly, and we are anticipating we will be at capacity soon! Call the […]
Blazing Forward: 50th Anniversary of 1968 Church Fire, April 28-29, 2018
NOTE: The 50th Fire Anniversary event has been rescheduled to April 28-29. The April 14-15 activities were postponed due to a spring blizzard. Download revised flyer: St Matt’s Blazing Forward Poster Rescheduled Join us in the Social Hall to reminisce about the church fire fifty years ago. Watch a short video of the church burning, view newspaper clippings and […]
Community of Saints News 4-15-2018
Announcing Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) at Community of Saints! Do you want to connect with like-minded parents in a welcoming and supportive environment? Do you want to learn the best in child development and how to teach the Faith? Do you want to deepen your relationship with your child? Then join us for Early […]
Box Tops for Education
Please save the following for Community of Saints: Country Hearth and Village Hearth Breads – Loaves for Learning coupons off bread bags Tyson Project A+ Milk Moola bottle caps The drop-off basket is in the corner by the Scrip Table. Why not support COS for doing something we all have to, eat and […]
The Good News Spring 2018
Download PDF: The Good News Spring 2018 Isaac’s Wish — To Help Homeless Message from Fr. Steve 50 Years Later…We Remember the Fire. April 15: Remember St. Matthew’s old church and the fire that destroyed it. 10 a.m. Mass followed by brunch in the Social Hall (free will offering). RSVP to Linda Rivera at the Parish Center — […]
Community of Saints News 3-11-2018
Announcing Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) at Community of Saints! Do you want to connect with like-minded parents in a welcoming and supportive environment? Do you want to learn the best in child development and how to teach the Faith? Do you want to deepen your relationship with your child? Then join us for Early […]
Community of Saints News 2-18-2018
Parents’/Kids’ Night Out! Who: Any student Pre-K-7th grade, from any school! What: A night of movies, games, snacks/pizza, basketball, and bingo for the students. Your student(s) will be safely monitored by COS teachers and 8th grade families. Check-in will be at the library doors. When: Friday, February 23, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Where: Community of Saints School Why: To help the 8th graders […]
Miracles Happen (Fr. Bob reflection)
On the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the gospel invites us to look at our belief in miracles. When it comes to miracles, it seems to me that there are three prevailing outlooks. The first one is that miracles take place every day. People who have this outlook believe in the marvelous power of prayer. […]
Community of Saints 1-28-18 update
Catholic Schools Week We are looking forward to Catholic Schools Week, January 28th-February 3rd! We will kick off the week visiting our sponsoring parishes. Our service projects this year include a one day food drive, and making Valentine’s Day cards for residents at Cerenity Senior Care. We will also be hosting a Walk-In Wednesday from 1-6pm on January 31st. PreK-8 prospective […]
Community of Saints 1-11-18 update
“Souper” Bowl Benefit Tickets for Sale! Tickets are now available for our fourth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 3rd, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Church of Saint Matthew Social Hall. Tickets are $40 and include a food drive, local food tastings from vendors including Cora’s Wings, Boca Chica, Cossetta’s and […]
Important meetings for COS First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation students
Notice to Community of Saints students re sacramental preparation First Communion Parent/Student Meeting Parents of children who have registered to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion this spring at St. Matthew must attend a meeting at St. Matthew Church on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 PM. This meeting will include COS students and parents/guardians and […]
Community of Saints 12-24-17 update
Community of Saints students and staff would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your support through prayers, donations, volunteering and the list goes on! We are blessed to collaborate with multiple parish communities, and we look forward to strengthening our […]
