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SAD NEWS FALCONS,
ALUM BENNY MANZELLA C/O ‘86 PASSED AWAY FEB. 29, 2024.
PLEASE KEEP HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. THANK YOU 🙏🏽

SAD NEWS FALCONS,
ALUM LOUIE CALDERON,
C/O ‘87, BROTHER OF ALUM KATIE CALDERON, PASSED AWAY FEB. 11TH. PLEASE KEEP HIM & HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. 🙏🏽 THANK YOU 🙏🏽

IF ANYONE WANTS TO HELP MONETARY, THANK YOU 🙏🏽
IF YOU CAN’T THATS OK, JUST PLEASE KEEP HIM & HIS FAMILY IN PRAYER 🙏🏽🤲🏽 THANK YOU.

Together WE got this, PIÑONSTRONG, organized by Peter Gomez Family and friends of Rick Pinon, we are asking for your help. Rick was diagnosed with … Peter Gomez needs your support for Together WE got this, PIÑONSTRONG

HI FALCONS,
CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
CAN YOU PLEASE PRAY FOR RICKY PIÑON, C/O ‘85, BROTHER OF MICHAEL & FERNANDO PIÑON.
HE IS BATTLING STAGE 4 CANCER & NEEDS ALL THE HEALING PRAYERS & POSITIVE VIBES SENT HIS WAY.
THANK YOU 💙

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Evolution of a Sonero | May 11 - May 28 — Latino Theater Co. at The LATC The first full-length solo show by acclaimed artist Flaco Navaja. With unabashed love for The Bronx, a gift for crafting memorable characters, and genuine good humor, Navaja and five top-notch musicians —aka The Razor Blades— bring on the charm, the rhythm, and the soul essential to a Bronx Sone...

CONGRATS TO ONE OF OUR FALCONS, CHERYL FLORES.
🏀🏀🏀🏀

Cheryl Flores Dannica Mosher NBA adds new full-time referees | TSN The NBA’s roster of female referees continues to grow. Cheryl Flores and Dannica Mosher have been promoted to the level of full-time staff officials, the NBA said Thursday. The NBA now has eight women at the full-time referee level, the most the league has ever had at one time.

Sister Stevie, we will pray for you. RIP

Sister Mary Stephen Sartoris, O.P., died at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse in Mission San Jose, California, on May 21, 2023. She was 98 years old and in the 77th year of her religious profession.

Born on April 21, 1925, in Rockville, Colorado, Sister Mary Stephen was the daughter of John A. Sartoris and Josephine Zontine Sartoris and the younger sister of John (Buster). When she was ready for the third grade, her family moved from Cypress, CA, to Los Angeles where she met the Dominican Sisters at Sacred Heart Elementary School and Sacred Heart High School. In 1943, she entered the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose and made her first profession of vows in 1945. In her Dominican community, Sister Mary Stephen may have set a record for her commitment to Catholic education. Over a span of 72 years, she taught first grade for 40 years followed by 32 years of service as an instructional aide. At her alma mater, Sacred Heart Elementary School, Sister Mary Stephen taught for 9 years and served as an instructional aide for 18 years. In Los Angeles she also taught at St. Ignatius School and Santa Teresita School. As a young sister she taught at St. Boniface School, Anaheim. In Portland, Oregon, she taught at Immaculate Heart School, St. Therese School, St. Joseph School, and St. Anne School.

A love for children, especially little ones in first grade and kindergarten, was the heartbeat of Sister Mary Stephen’s years of ministry. In her retirement she found joy volunteering part-time in the kindergarten of Sacred Heart School. Her outgoing spirit together with her ready laughter and warm smile brought delight to her family, friends and her community.

The Rosary for Sister Mary Stephen will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, CA 94539. The following day, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Motherhouse Chapel followed by burial at God’s Acre, the sisters’ cemetery at the Motherhouse. Those attending the services should be vaccinated and wear masks.

Sister Mary Stephen is survived by Nephews Steve Sartoris, Ed Sartoris, Nieces Stephanie Shulman and husband Steve, Cheryl Melin and husband Terry, Denise Sartoris, Great nephew Ryan Wills and wife Alyssa, Great niece Katie Morrow and husband Andrew and Great great nephew Jaxson Morrow and Great great niece Marlee Morrow, Cousins Most Rev. Bishop Joseph Sartoris, Ret., Catherine Brammer, Steve Moloney and wife Nancy, Joanie Gerard and husband Al, Jim Sartoris and wife Karen, Nancy Baldino and husband Joe, Katherine McDermott, Marge Woodman and daughter Barbie, John Moloney, Michael Moloney, Katie Self, Christy Allen, Jim Gerard, Lisa Magley, Steve Sartoris, Nick Sartoris, Tracee Baldino and Joe Baldino.

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We give thanks to God for the life of Sister Evelyn and the lives she touched while at St. Ignatius of Loyola School. May she rest in the peace of Christ.

Sister Evelyn Casper, O.P., died in Fremont, CA, at the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose on April 1, 2023. She was 92 years old and in the 71st year of her religious profession.
Sister Evelyn, baptized Bertha May, was the daughter of William Casper and Anna Roth Casper. Born on July 21, 1930, in San Gabriel, CA, she was educated by the Dominican Sisters at San Gabriel Mission Elementary School and Sacred Heart Academy, Los Angeles. In 1949, Bertha followed in the footsteps of her older sister, Dorothy, and entered the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. On June 23, 1951, she made her first profession of vows.
During the course of 36 years, Sister Evelyn ministered as elementary and secondary teacher in Catholic schools. In Southern California she taught at St. Ignatius School and Santa Teresita School, Los Angeles; St. Michael’s Elementary School and High School, Los Angeles; San Gabriel Mission High School, San Gabriel; Sacred Heart High School, Los Angeles; and Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, La Canada. In San Francisco, she had three assignments to Immaculate Conception Academy. In addition, Sister Evelyn served as prioress of several communities where she was assigned.
God gifted Sister Evelyn with a gentle spirit and a heart-warming smile that she extended to all. Her Dominican Sisters were inspired by the loving affection she had for Sister Dorothy, her older sister, who had mothered her and her brother after the sudden death of their mother when Sister Evelyn was seven years old.
Sister Evelyn is survived by her brother, Donald, nieces, and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Evelyn will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on April 5 at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. Burial will follow at the Congregation’s cemetery, God’s Acre, located at the Motherhouse. Those who participate must be fully vaccinated and wear masks.

As we start Catholic Schools Week, the Sisters join others in celebrating the communities, families and achievements of our sponsored and affiliated schools.

LOOKING FORWARD TO REMINISCING ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS AT S.I. 😉

COUNT DOWN IS ON! SEE YOU SOON FALCONS 🦅

HELLO FALCON FAMILY,
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.

HI FALCONS,
THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IS COMING UP NEXT MONTH.
WE ARE TRYING TO COLLECT SPORTS PICTURES FROM THE PAST.
ANY ACTION SHOTS?
TEAM PICTURES?
WHATEVER YOU FIND, CAN YOU POST THEM HERE WITH THE YEAR. THANK YOU.

Curious about collecting art? Fine art prints are a perfect way to begin your collection! Join us for a free Emerging Collector's Evening on Thursday, September 8 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Plus, receive special one-day discounts for attendees!

Learn from emerging art collectors and their approaches to the works they acquire. Frame Monster will be available to answer questions about best framing practices; printers Victor Rosas and Ernesto Vazquez will discuss the relief and silkscreen printmaking process. The free evening will include a panel with emerging art collectors beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Music by Sophia Garcia and libations by local favorites, Hello Stranger. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404397733507.

Sister Mary Menegatti, O.P., died in Fremont, California, on August 14, 2022. She was 77 years old and in the 55th year of her religious profession.
Sister Mary was the daughter of John L. Menegatti and Marie Galusha Menegatti. Mary and her twin brother, Bill, were born on June 22, 1945, in Los Angeles. She met the Dominican Sisters when she was a student at San Gabriel Mission High School, San Gabriel, CA. In 1964, she entered the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose and made her first profession of vows in 1966.
For 45 years, Sister Mary ministered in Catholic schools as teacher or principal. She served at Immaculate Conception Elementary School, San Francisco; St. Catherine’s Academy, Anaheim; San Gabriel Mission High School, San Gabriel; and in Los Angeles at St. Michael’s Elementary School, St. Ignatius of Loyola School, and Santa Teresita School. In 2000, she received the Distinguished Principal Award from the United States Department of Education and the National Catholic Educational Association.
Sister Mary treasured her family, friends, and Dominican community. She had an unfailing sense of humor, insatiably read books about United States history, and thrilled to opportunities to sail with friends.
Sister Mary is survived by her twin brother, Bill Menegatti, her sister, Elizabeth Montes, nieces, and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on August 25 at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. Burial will follow at the Congregation’s cemetery, God’s Acre, located at the Motherhouse. Those who participate must be fully vaccinated and wear masks. To join the Dominican Sisters for lunch after the services, please RSVP to 510-657-2468 by Monday, August 22.

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SERVICES FOR OUR MOM,
MRS. CORDOVA.

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL THE PRAYERS 🙏🏽

IT’S WITH A BROKEN HEART THAT I MUST SAY THAT OUR BEAUTIFUL MOM, LUANA CORDOVA, BECAME AN ANGEL ON JUNE 16, 2022.
SHE HAS BEEN A PART OF THE
S.I. FAMILY FOR OVER 50 YEARS.
PLEASE KEEP OUR MOM & OUR FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. THANK YOU 🙏🏽
MOTHER TO:
CHRIS ’78, DONALD ‘81, ERIC ‘82 CANDI ‘85 & SHARRI ‘89.

A MESSAGE FROM MY SISTER CANDI WHO IS ON THE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE:

Due to scheduling conflicts, the all class reunion that was supposed to be on Saturday, May 14th, has been postponed. A later date will be announced.

Calling all Falcons! Please let us know what you have been up to since graduating from St. Ignatius! We would love to hear from you and have you join us for the St. Ignatius School Centennial Celebration in September!
Please take a few moments to fill out this form: https://forms.gle/LiU5YnwkxEu5CsxQ9

Alumni Update Calling all Falcons! What have you been up to? Please take a few minutes to fill out this form and email and questions or other comments to [email protected]

Rejoice, our Sister Carmel Marie Silva is with the Lord! She is experiencing the Risen Christ firsthand! While we grieve, we remember the blessings she gave to so many and her devotion to Our Lord Jesus Christ. May those who remain honor her legacy and endeavor to share the love and humor she gave so freely. https://www.msjdominicans.org/carmel-marie-silva

We are heartbroken to announce that our development and theater director, Kathy Fitzpatrick, passed away on April 6th after a brave, four month battle with cancer. She was a very special part of the St. Ignatius family and we will miss her tremendously. Services are pending and will be announced as soon as possible. ☘️💚☘️

A MESSAGE FROM MY SISTER CANDI, WHO IS PART OF THE CENTENNIAL COMMITTE.

Calling all Falcons!!! It's been too long since we've seen each other!
Save the date! May 14th, 6p-10p.
All classes reunion. Let's GOOOO!!!!

This as Lent begins, Pope Francis has called a day of fasting for peace for all affected by the fighting in Ukraine. Join LMU Campus Ministry in praying for peace: bit.ly/LMU_PFP