HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
Junior High students created an
inspirational video for the Villa community.
services. Students were tasked with finding
a positive and uplifting Scripture verse that
resonated with them and then creating a
drawing reflective of the words. The verses
and pictures were compiled and put to music,
creating a video that was sent out to the
entire Villa community. Junior High religion
teacher, Andrea Moeder stated, “I think the
students, as well as those who viewed the
video, benefited from reading such hopeful
words during a difficult time.”
The sixth grade Girl Scout Troop is working
toward obtaining the Marian Medal. One
of the highest honors given to Catholic Girl
Scouts, this award spans the course of two
school years and is given after an extensive
study of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the completion of a community service
project. Their effort began in the fall by learning about the life of Mary through
Bible study, completing Marian crafts and activities, and organizing and
executing a community service project. The scouts volunteered at Sweet Cheeks
Diaper Bank, a local non-profit that provides free diaper to low income families.
The girls will attend a retreat this fall, complete remaining requirements, and
attend a celebration Mass where they will be presented with the Marian Award
in spring of 2021.
Although this school year brought unexpected changes and challenges, service
to others and devotion through prayer remain an important part of St. Ursula
Villa’s commitment to Christian service. As St. Angela Merici reminds us, “With
the help of God, you will do much good for others.”
Girls Scouts performed a community service project at Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank.
St. Ursula Villa is unique as the
only Ursuline elementary school
in Cincinnati and holds as its core
values the following Characteristics
of an Ursuline Education:
The Christ-centered spirit of
St. Angela Merici is a guiding
factor in the school
The recognition of the dignity
and gifts of all students
An emphasis on the development
of the whole person
Academic excellence in all subjects
Commitment to Christian service
An emphasis on diversity
within the school
Personal care for the individual
A spirit of optimism and openness
A strong family spirit
within the school
A Message About
Our Larger Ursuline
Community
The St. Ursula Villa community
holds our worldwide Ursuline
family in our prayers, especially
the Ursuline Sisters and
members of the Company of St.
Angela in Northern Italy, an
area devasted by the COVID-19
virus. Sr. Margie Ekfeman, OSU,
shares, “The Ursulines thank
you for your ongoing prayers for
the members of the Company
in Italy and other members of
the Ursuline family around the
world. Communities and groups
experience losses and adjust
to this new reality while they
serve in important ministries –
including providing health care
to COVID-19 patients – in service
of the Gospel. Your continued
prayers are deeply appreciated.
Our Cincinnati Ursuline sisters
hold you in prayer too.”
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