Extracurricular Clubs

Feast of the Annunciation – Papal Consecration – Please Join Us In Prayer!

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Today the Holy Father is asking all the faithful to join in prayer for peace.  We invite all members of our Assumption Family to respond as we seek the intercession of Blessed Mother Mary, our patroness.  Students have various opportunities for prayer and education this week and today regarding the Papal consecration of Russia and Ukraine that is scheduled to take place at the Vatican today at approximately 12:30 p.m. (US Central Standard Time).  Today (March 25th, 9 months before Christmas) is also the Feast of the Annunciation, celebrating the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary during which he told her that she would be the mother of Jesus.

At school today, we started our morning with a brief explanation of what a consecration is, as we are most familiar with the “consecration” term as it applies to a priest consecrating the Eucharist – turning bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  It was explained that the term “consecrate” means “to dedicate to a sacred purpose.”  The Church applies this vocabulary toward the consecration of places, persons (consecrated religious or lay people), and liturgical objects.

Today, Pope Francis is asking all of us to join in prayer as he consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  In her apparitions to the three shepherd children at Fatima in 1917, Mary requested this consecration in an effort of peace.  We began our day at school with the following prayer:

Heavenly Father,

We come to you on this Feast of the Annunciation.  We celebrate this day the awesome reality that You became man, in the womb of our mother, Mary. We know that in everything, You are with us.  In this time of unrest in Ukraine, may we see your glory amidst great struggle.  We pray together today, as Pope Francis joins with the bishops and priests of the world, to consecrate both Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  May we all find the peace of Christ through the intercession of Mary.  May our hearts and the hearts of all people be turned in the direction of You, our Loving God. Amen.

Please consider watching the papal consecration live at the following link: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live

Thanks for your collective prayers with us today!

One in the Spirit,

Bridget Murphy

 

Assumption Choir Concert Next Tuesday!

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The Assumption Choir and Jazz Choir will present their Winter Concert on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 4105 N. Division St., Davenport. Please join us for this brief, 40-minute program that will feature a variety of styles and genres, including selections suitable for this Lenten and Easter season.

Assumption Bands to present “…with Special Guest” on Sunday, March 27 at 3 PM

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The Assumption Bands will perform their March concert “…with Special Guest” on Sunday, March 27 at 3 PM at Sunderbruch Auditorium. This concert will feature members of the Quad Cities music community in performance with the Assumption Band students. The Assumption Wind Ensemble will perform Blue and Green Music by Samuel Hazo with members of the Assumption Art Club creating art work inspired by the music. The Assumption Symphonic Band will be joined by the Quad Cities Ukulele Club in performing Spirit of Aloha by Brian Balmages. Dr. Rob Elfline, a piano professor from Augustana College, will perform the first movement of the Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, accompanied by the Assumption Symphonic Band. Dr. Nick Enz, Director of Bands at St. Ambrose University, will be conducting Infinity by Katahj Copley with the Assumption Symphonic Band. Admission is free.

Drama Kick-Off Event

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A drama kick-off event will be held in the auditorium on Friday, September 3rd, at 3:30pm. Any students who are interested in participating in drama for the 2021-2022 school year are invited to attend this event to learn and discuss the coming year. Students will get to meet Ms. Stephanie DeLacy, our new Drama Director, as well as the drama officers for the year.

Literary Guild

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Assumption Literary Guild

Reading literature that supplements the required literary curriculum is a valuable extension of student learning. The Assumption Literary Guild allows students the opportunity to strengthen their reading abilities and enjoyment of reading through guided instruction that is both fun and functional.

Students wishing to participate in the Assumption Literary Guild may select books that interest them from a diverse list (provided by each English teacher). After reading a book, the student must set up a time to meet with the book’s assigned teacher during his or her office hours. (Students should email the teacher in advance to set up a date & time.)

The teacher and student will then conference together, one-on-one, and the student will be prompted with both specific and open-ended questions. Once the five-to-ten-minute conference is finished, the teacher will inform the student whether or not his or her conference has demonstrated knowledge of and engagement with the novel and earned a passing mark; if so, she will record one point for the book.

As of 2020/2021, each book conference is worth one point. (Note: Book conferences from 2017-2020 have been “grandfathered in” at their former value of 1, 2, or 3 points.)

Students who have earned three points by the May 1st of their senior year will be recognized at the Senior Honors and Awards ceremony as members of the guild! Seniors who have read 10+ books will be recognized as “distinguished members.” The senior with the most points will be recognized as “president” of the guild with a special certificate.

Assumption Literary Guild:

  • Club Member (3+ books)
  • Distinguished Member (10+ books)
  • Highest Score (by grade) = GUILD PRESIDENT!