Archbishop Cupich to Lead Mass at Ss. Cyril and Methodius

As the kickoff of Catholic School Week, Archbishop Blasé Cupich will hold Mass at SS. Cyril and Methodius on Jan. 31.

Cupich will be the main celebrant for the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Jan. 31. He will join SS. Cyril and Methodius Pastor, Rev. Waldemar “Valdi” Stawiarski, in commencing the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year’s theme for National Catholic Schools Week, which runs from Jan. 31 through Feb. 6, is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”

Immediately following Mass, members of the church community, along with interested families are invited to an Open House at SS. Cyril and Methodius School (SSCM), with tours beginning at 12:30p.m. This offers an opportunity for parents exploring Catholic education opportunities for their children ages preschool through 8th grade, a chance to meet staff, as well as receive guided tours. Light refreshments will be served along with a Scholastic book fair and an extensive display of extracurricular activities the school offers. Registration for the 2016-17 school year will be available.

“This will be a great start to an exciting week for not only for our school, but for Catholic Schools all around the United States” said Shirley Tkachuk, principal of SS. Cyril and Methodius School. “We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Cupich into our school, along with a number of new families exploring Catholic education.”

Throughout the remainder of the week, SSCM students will participate in a number of activities to celebrate Catholic education, including:

• “Celebrating our School Community” on Monday, Feb. 1 with a Morning Prayer service, Faith Partner Board Games and Scholastic book fair.
• “Celebrating our Faculty and Staff” on Tuesday, Feb. 2 with a teacher luncheon and student ice cream treat, Wheel of Wisdom Assembly and a “Crazy Sock” Hop in the evening.
• “Celebrating our Nation” on Wednesday, Feb. 3 with an Honor Flight Presentation by World War II Veterans.
• “Celebrating Vocations” on Thursday, Feb. 4 with presentations on Religious Vocations and the school’s yearly talent show.
• “Celebrating our Students” on Friday, Feb. 5 with a closing mass, pizza lunch, Minute to Win It games and the Daddy Daughter Dance.