The Basilica School of Saint Mary

Record turnout for our Grandparents and Special Friends Celebration! This would not be possible without the care and time of our volunteers and parent co-chairs. Read more about it here: smsva.org/about-sms/news…

Pope Leo XIV invites Catholic educators to help young people grow to their full potential by offering them inspiring education. He met on Thursday with the religious of the Brothers of the Christian Schools for an audience in the Vatican. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

Read more about our new plaques: smsva.org/about-sms/news…

✨ With our November 21 Open House around the corner, do not forget to RSVP! We look forward to showing you around our school then! 🌟 RSVP today at at SMSVA.ORG/Admissions

✨Fast facts about Saints Simon and Jude 🌟 • Apostles: They were two of Jesus' 12 Apostles. • Patron saints: Simon is the patron saint of leather tanners. Jude is patron saint of hopeless causes. More: instagram.com/basilicaschool…

Let the countdown continue! You're invited to The Basilica School of Saint Mary Open House! Learn more and RSVP at smsva.org/admissions

✨Amazing Facts about Saint Luke that Will Blow You Away✨ 1. He is the Author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles 2. He was the Companion of Saint Paul 3. He is the Patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, brewers, and more! Saint Luke, pray for us!

Currently at The Basilica School ✨the second cohort of First Grade parents spending time together at “Coffee with the Principal” with Mr. Loia. The conversation points included “Succisa Virescit,” which is the Latin phrase for “that which gets cut down grows back stronger.”

✨Calling all busy and married couples! Fr. Jerome Magat will be giving a talk and book signing on his latest book, “Honoring the Covenant: Daily Mass Gospel Meditations for Busy Married Couples,” next Thursday, October 10, at @stmaryoldtown stmaryoldtown.org/frmagattalk

I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living. (Ps 27) #DailyPsalm

First school pumpkin 💥 explosion! Filmed by Fr. Peter Clem at @stmaryoldtown 🙌

Our new Safety Patrols, 6th, 7th and 8th grade volunteers, received their safety sashes this morning, ready to provide their service to our school and our students! Our school Safety Patrols assist with morning carpool, walking students to Mass, and helping them cross the street.

Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, pray for us 🕊️

CYO Basketball registration (Grades 3-8) closes on Monday, September 30. Please register asap! Unsure about playing? Register anyway—we can issue refunds, but no registrations accepted after September 30. Contact Basketball Coordinator Cake Hinko at chinko@stmaryoldtown.org

Don't miss our Golden Jubilee Documentary commemorating 50 years of the Diocese of Arlington! Tune in now: arlingtondiocese.org/documentary

🕊️Our tradition of the Blessing of Twins is near! Done annually on September 26 on the feast of Ss Cosmas and Damian, this tradition recognizes that being a twin is a gift and as a community, we celebrate the unique bond that twins have. Saints Cosmas and Damian, pray for us!

Consider this sneak preview into our 2nd Grade Teacher Miss Reed Smith’s oasis of saintmaking, stewardship, and scholarship. Miss Smith finds immense fulfillment in volunteering with the Young Adult Apostolate at @stmaryoldtown. 🕊️

Fr. Hathaway, Rector of @stmaryoldtown, writes about the feast of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio): “I only want to be a poor friar who prays.” stmaryoldtown.org/father-hathawa…