We lived at 3045 W. Polk Street. They love it! I graduated in 1964, but my brother John was in your class. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. Their behavior and sense of humor are so similar to those of the people from the Cabrini neighborhood. and stay blessed. She was such a nice woman. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. many years on my way to Cabrini school. Personally I thought her to be unreasonable when she slapped my brother but thats what they did back then. When I first started school there the new school wasnt built, first grade was the first floor of the rectory & the other grades were in the church basement. It was a wonderful bakery. Ill scan them and see if its possible to post them here, or on my facebook page if its not possible to post here. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. Good to hear from you! Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 283 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Full-Time Teachers 17 Part-Time Teachers 3 Tuition I also attended my first funeral at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. Im sure thats where we first saw Ben Hur. I still have the cross. I remember admiring 2 pony-tailed classmates with bucket purses that I thought were the ultimate city girls. I remember all the nuns you mentioned. HI , I went to Cabrini from 1951-1959. The class following me had over 100, I believe. K-12. I had Ms Spazio in 2nd grade 1958/59? So glad I found this site. I did return and got married there in 1970. Do you remember MaryAnn Farinella? You were probably in class with my younger sister Joyce. Those were the days nuns used a ruler to discipline. I remember when he excitement seeing the students going to school. Does anybody know if Jill. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. I was only back for a short while to meet and marry my wife at St Raymonds in Mt. Please Contact the school for more information. I remember the graduation ceremony in the church as I received the medal of Excellence. . The Family belonged to Holy Name society, and Lady of the rosaries Daughters of Mary, and so forth. For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Archdiocese of Chicago directly. I think it is at Cabrini hospital Shrine. Yes my fathers name was Tony and both he and Chuck are gone now. UCS do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin and/or ethnic origin in its administration policies, treatment of students, and its employment practices. Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. Number of floors? We lived on Flourney and Homan a little ways from the school. The full- and part-time staff of Saints JFX Parish are dedicated to serving the needs of the Church and would be happy to talk to you and help in any way we can! I went to Mother Cabrini from 1952 to1958. I attended St, Simeon in Bellwood for over 20 years. This is amazing to see your post. Just saw these posts for the first time today. Cannot remember his name. I am not sure about this but I think I remember coal being delivered for the boiler. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. She wanted to create a school where children would receive Is that your brother or a relative or yours? I moved from the upper peninsula of MI and attended school at Mother Cabrini for 4th and 5th grades in 1956 & 1957, moving to a farm in Lake Zurich in 1958. The owners name was Carlo, not Carlos. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. During the warmer months, my grandfather, Sam, would go out in front to take care of the grass. Lucian gave me a cross for his 25th anniversary as a priest. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. My younger brother Jerald LiPuma also attended school there he graduated in 1961. Take care. Thank you for sharing your memories. In retrospect, not sure that was proper fare for 6th graders, but what a crush we had on Montgomery after that. He then served your community for sometime. The educators at FXW make it a top priority to create a sense of camaraderie among the students leading to a more positive environment with something for everyone. Preschoolers and families are celebrating love and kindness this morning in a prayer service at Old St. Patricks Church. Holy Name Cathedral Campus, commonly referred to as"HNC," We moved after that and I went to St Simeon school in Bellwood, IL. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. Eucharistic Adoration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM . I, too, always have fond & colorful memories of our old neighborhood, school, & church. I share some of those same memories. Graduated in 67 from Siena High on Central and Washington. Graduates. Deadline for application submissions. High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College Greater Melbourne Area. I went to Providence St. Mel High School 1971-1975. The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school. The church was beautiful with Mother Cabrini in her glass coffin. You see these themes woven into everyday life at FXW seamlessly. I have Sr. Angelica Marie and my 1st grade class picture, from 1948. There was a Peter Agliata in my class, I graduated in 1959. Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. I take my grandsons to all the museums, and recently to the Art Institute for the first time not to mention the zoo, parks and beaches. Preschool rates are dependent upon the number of days child attends & full or part time - details on school web site. Please Contact the school for more information. We loved Sarnos Bakery and went there all the time in fact there is a cookie we have never again seen in our lives usually sold at Christmas time it was a large dark cookie in the shape of a triangle and chocolate frosted. All the Nuns and teachers were wonderfuland Ill never forgetSr Angelica, Sr, Andrea, Sr Teresine, SrTheresa, Sr Evelyn, Sr Constantine, SrRaphael, Sr John Catherine, Sr Natalie, Sr Roaario, And my favoriteSr Speranza I know I forgot someone..the school and convent was brand new when we started there. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . My family lived on 710 California street a few blocks from the school, reading some of your stories i cant relate to much because it was a little before my time, but they did bring back old memories of my class mates and teachers and field trips. She must still live in the area. And I had about 15 cousins on the 3000 block of Lexington: the Gallahers, and the Mamolellas. Also, I remember Srs. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. I attended St. Philip HS. So very nice to read all of your post God Bless you all.. It would be nice to have a St. Frances Cabrini student reunion and meet at a mass at a Catholic Church nearby like Holy Family or Holy Rosary. Take care and stay blessed. So the movers began to move this 3 story building across Sacramento Blvd-during the night-one inch an hour. I have been diligently looking for old classmates. That is still our goal. I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. We appear to have been contemporaries there. Thank you for your wonderful memories and input. If anyone from this class year stumble on this site please email me at lshamley61@ gmail.com. I was bussed to the school from St. Finbarr which was closed following the 68 riots. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. We went there during the 50s. 2022 by STFXCS. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. Sister Speranza was the 8th nun at the time. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. Which is where I began my catholic education. I loved my school. I am on Facebook and if you friend request I will surely reply. Dennis and I are happy to hear from you. We kept in touch and he concelebrated my wedding. At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Guerrieri. Blessings to you. Both my brother, Michael, and I attended Mother Cabrini starting in about 1954. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. Here is a list of surnames of some of the people who lived on the 2900 block of Lexington when I lived there: Cavoto, Rizzo, Meo, Lullo, Carnegio, Ciangiarulo, Dote, Barro, Brandinisio, Anyone reading this message, please reply if you are interested. The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. I was only in kindergarten but I remember her, standing by the windows looking into the courtyard and he telling me not to get to close or I would burn my legs on the heater! Does anyone know this story? La Grange. When I tell my children and rattle off their names, they look at me with crossed eyes and say Weve heard this story so many times dad!. I graduated in 64. My maiden name is laurenzano, we lived at 3032 W. Sacramento. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. He is 86 and is celebrating his 59th Anniv. Questions? SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. God bless you Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. Was the man who owned the grocery store on Sacramento Jimmy? Hello! I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. Who can forget Fr. Served Mass with Father Coco in 61. Very interesting Elizabeth, We used the same street as you mentioned for recess. Fr. Someone mentioned seeing the movies during school. joe falbo. 120 S. Desplaines St. After the neighborhood broke up, we had several neighborhood get-togethers at Forest Preserves in the area. After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. I loved Cabriniacross from Manley School. Does anyone else recall him? Come to think of it, there were an awful lot of protesters protesting so many things back then. Hi, I still have a cross given to me by Fr. I understand the school is now a private school. Hi Rosalie and Hi to Leo! Faculty and students work together to answer big questions, try new ideas, test and verify hypotheses, produce original and creative work, and demonstrate concept mastery. We played five games and we were a perfect 0 and 5. lol, Tony,my name is Frank Cesario I have a picture of my 1963 graduating class from St. Frances Cabtini. Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. I think we moved into the new school in 51 or 52. Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. That is awful that you got hit by a car. Chicago, IL 60661 CONNECT. Loved the school and Fr. As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. The street that was blocked was Lexington. Hi everyone. The church was so majestic! I remember that Dennis K wore a bunch of shirts! Are you related to a Diane Falbo whose family owns Falbo Cheese Co.? St. Francis Xavier Parish School, La Grange is a private, Catholic school located in LA GRANGE, IL. SFX is led by Ms. Dolores Butler, a former Archdiocese teacher with a Masters in School . My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. Im Angela Paletta. Best regards to all my classmates- hope your journey has been much-blessed! I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. My mom would buy a soda or sundae for me when we went to pick up a prescription. 1,664 were here. Palmisano, Saviano, Francese, Saviano, Grassini, DiBacco, Tarullo, Miserindino, Quatrocchinot sure; I remember Corky. Other names escape me at the moment. Precious memories. Contact the Archdiocese of Chicago for any information you may need. Our publication to share diverse information that reflects our community. Mama Celest was a few doors down from the bakery. ChatGPT is fascinating and alarming educational professionals. The factory across the alley behind our house. Saints JFX in Wilmette is a dual-campus Catholic learning community blessed with exceptional resources, motivated teachers, and talented teams dedicated to the unique learning needs of Preschoolers on our St. Joseph Campus and K-8 students on our St. Francis Xavier Campus. The Frances Xavier Warde School. My riding the Halsted St. bus was quite an adventure, too. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. St. Francis Xavier School is a parish primary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprising a Pre-K through 8th Grade program. such wonderful memories. St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, Illinois serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. It was in the church rectory. longj750@comcast.net I attended Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini school from approximately 1956-1961. We moved away in 1960 when I would be entering the 8th grade and my sister, Rosemarie the sixth. Yes, its sad that that area is so crime-ridden. I will list six names that I recall were in our class. Okay! Your memories match mine to the tea and the one that stood out a lot was being happy your children were not as foolish as you. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. My name is Catherine Costa. Lucian and Bro were there along with Sr. Alphonse and The principal Sr. Teresina. This is Frank Rose Marie Espositos newphew. Noreen, Sacramento runs N-S, 3032 would be half way to Skokie to the north or 3000 south. Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. I remember you, Marjorie! Our mother, Rose Palma, was very active in the church snd school. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. Love hearing all these old stories. I believe that I remember you as having medium length brown hair. What memories! I was taught by all the nuns you mentioned. There were 2 girls in my classes from kindergarten through 3rd grade, 1957 through 1961, Carmelina and Georgia..the last names were Esposito and Cesario..cant remember which one had which last name at this very moment though. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. We didnt live in the neighborhood so I would leave in the morning with my mother, who was the organist and be at the 7:00 mass. I guess that your dad. My seven cousins at attended Cabrini. This is Frank RoseMarie Espositos nephew. Class of 1974. There was a very large multi-unit apartment building on the corner of Polk and Sacramento which was razed for the new school building. Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. Hi! I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. I will look up some of my school pictures! Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. I have been obsessed with finding it my whole life. St. Xavier's High School, Patna (often abbreviated as SXS Patna or SXHS), is a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in the neighborhood of Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar, India.Established in 1940, it is the oldest Jesuit school in the city of Patna and in the state of Bihar, established by missionaries from the American Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus. Such fond memories of the Church, School, Priests, and Nuns. Noreen, Sacramento runs N-S, 3032 would be half way to Skokie to the north 3000! 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