Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 28, 1973
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Engrossed Students attending the Children's Enrichment Program at St. Francis School are engrossed in an art demonstration by teacher Polly Varhol (center). Others working with the students are Peggy Peterson, left, Lori Hostepler, Barb Alpern and Trish Holeolm. Sponsored by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County and staffed by volunteers, the program has been meeting for three days a week for six weeks. The children, ages five, six and seven, were referred by teachers and school social workers. About 60 have participated. The program emphasizes learning through having a good time and individual attention for each child. Besides classroom activities, students have visited a farm, the art fair, the museum, fire station, a doctor's office and gone swimming. Cheryl Wallace serves as chairman.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 25, 1971
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Miss Stachlewitz Partial To Gregorian Chant

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 23, 1969
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Golden Jubilee Program Escorting Msgr. Warren Peek, pastor of St. Thomas Church, to a student-sponsored program in honor of the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood are four St. Thomas students. They are, at left, Kathy Oshaben and Tony LaRocca and, in cap and gown, John Simon (rear) and Brooks Peters. The graduating seniors and eighth-graders formed an honor guard for Msgr. Peek during the program, which featured songs, speeches and various tributes. The students also presented Msgr. Peek with a plaque which will be erected in the Msgr. Warren Peek Memorial Library in the school. The parish will celebrate his Golden Jubilee June 15.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 22, 1969
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Simplicity of Design Graceful, curved wooden beams highlight the simplicity of the sanctuary of the new St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The $675,000 building, located off E. Stadium Blvd. near the present St. Francis School building, is complete except for minor furnishing and landscaping. Dedication ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. March 29 with the Most Rev. John F. Dearden, Archbishop of Detroit, blessing the exterior and interior of the building. Ground was broken for the building by the Rev. Frank P. Srebernak, pastor of St. Francis since 1959, in 1967.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 16, 1968
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Back To School A lively discussion on forthcoming adult education classes at Holy Ghost Seminary, 4133 Washtenaw, is held by Judy Holmes of the Institute for Continuing Education, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, and the Rev. John T. Gaugham of the seminary. Holy Ghost Seminary is one of 24 centers to offer the courses, which have been organized in response to interest shown in the archdiocese's "Speak Up" sessions at which laymen have discusses church changes. Classes will begin March 4, and continue for eight Mondays. Courses offered at Holy Ghost Seminary will be Scripture I, taught by the Rev. Paul Black, and Changes in the Church, taught by the Rev. Michael Donovan. Registration fees will range from $15 for married couples to $5 for students.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 27, 1968
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Giving The Peace Mrs. John Monroe (center) is giving peace to Sister Mary Jenifer, a scene which will be reenacted Friday by all persons attending World Day of Prayer services. Mrs. Richard E. Crusius (left) is local chairman of the world prayer day which is sponsored by United Church Women. Mrs. Monroe is chairman of United Church Women's Christian World Missions Department, and Sister Mary Jenifer is representing the Catholic churches. This is a form of giving peace that is used in the Church of South India and in other Eastern churches.