Hi Rosalie, Was the man who owned the grocery store on Sacramento Jimmy? Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. Fr. Check with relatives about where you lived. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. How many rooms? We lived at 3011 Lexington in a 3-flat that my grandfather bought for a dollar and had moved across Sacramento down Lexington to make room for the Church to be built. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. Please include any comments on: The Frances Xavier Warde School - Graduation Mass. Best, Liz, Hello Frank, Just came across this site. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. Clergy Rev. Lucian gave me a cross for his 25th anniversary as a priest. Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo, hi everyone.most of my immediate family lived on the 2900 block of west lexington street for many years,from the early 1900s until approx 1962.growing up and even today i love to hear stories about the neighborhood.my mother graduated from mother cabrini in 1953.my grandmother/aunts were active in the church for all those years.i have a bit of movie footage from my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary at mother cabrini.the church wasnt completely finished at the time.i have it posted on my youtube page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w, it shows the inside of the church and outside walking from lexington street and out in front of the church(sacramento blvd).hope it brings back memories and everyone enjoys it! The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. Im retired too, living in Bloomingdale, Illinois. 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. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. Remember Bingo in the basement of the School? And, I still remember the nuns taking us into the church and directing small groups of students to a small anterior room filled with statues to pray. FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. The male driver gently lifted me up and asked if I was okay. Thanks! ChatGPT is fascinating and alarming educational professionals. When I went there, the neighborhood was pretty good. I just realized I had the same teachers as Angela Cullen! My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. I attended mass at Cabrini until it closed and we were sent to St Agatha. joe. Sister Speranza was my eighth grade teacher. Linda Manzella, do you have a relative who teaches at Orland Jr. High School in Orland Park, IL? Tuition is $7,930 for the highest grade offered. If the Cabrini students happened to step on his parkway grass, he would spray them with the water from his garden hose. Elizabeth, I doubt Sacramento was ever blocked for recess, since it was and still is a major north-south street. Thanks for bringing this alive to many of us. Noreen, Sacramento runs N-S, 3032 would be half way to Skokie to the north or 3000 south. Coco. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. The riots were what made my parents move. Lived on Lockwood and Washington. Tel: (312) 466-0700 www.fxw.org The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. Maybe being old school, it was too bad Sister Speranza couldnt appreciate his charisma. 2nd grade was Sr Natalie;3rd Ms Smith; 4th Sr Theresa; 5th Sr Gertrude Marie; 6th Sr Constantine; 7th Sr Raphael; 8th Sr Speranza. Glad you have joined this group. Presently the church is called Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and I think the school is a charter school, not sure of the name. I remember Sister Lucy as my kindergarten teacher. i only attended for a few years in the 70s. Yes my fathers name was Tony and both he and Chuck are gone now. I have great memories of that old neighborhood. Mrs scafuri would give me a slice if her delicious italian bread after school in kindergarten and first grade. The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. Many wonderful memories. I believe that she lived in the 30 hundred block of Lexington or Flournoy. joe. After a particularly heavy rain the hole for the foundation was badly flooded. 10 talking about this. This is Frank RoseMarie Espositos nephew. That was during my sophmore year, sometime around 1954-1955. I can still remember how she looked in her pink silk dress. I have noted your e-mail address. I would have graduated in 61. Sunny Boy Bakery for fresh hot Italian bread, Johnny hot dog stand, Albany butcher, Granada Funeral home, FRed the Florist, Lousies grocery store and many many more. I can still picture what your both looked like. Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. I was in fifth grade. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. Deadline for application submissions. I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. Please Contact the school for more information. I remember you, Marjorie! I graduated in 64. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. So glad to hear from you! Yes, that is very sad Cabrini had lost so many students and parishioners. The very last time that I saw him he had moved on to Our Lady of the Angels. Take care. My mom would buy a soda or sundae for me when we went to pick up a prescription. I really appreciate the film. He was a little ornery. She wanted to create a school where children would receive In retrospect, not sure that was proper fare for 6th graders, but what a crush we had on Montgomery after that. Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. How they linger! Sacramento was never blocked. I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri also. I had a good friend named Jill Triana (sp)? However, if you tackle it methodically, you will get good results. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 What a small world that you worked there. I graduated from Cabrini in 64. If I hung around long enough Id hear the Lee Phillips show, and Id know it was time to head back to school. I lived at 2831 W Flournoy, went to Mother Cabrini church & school (1st-4th grade, 1948-51, when classes were in what were really 3flat apt buildings before the new school was built, Interesting,. Which is now called Queen of All Saints. Some students were in awe of such a close-knit, ethnic neighborhood. I moved to Florida 16 years ago when my daughter in law passed away & recycled as a mom to my then 3 year old Grandaughter who is now a Siohmore in college. 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. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! My teachers were: Sr. Angelica Marie, Sr Natalie, Miss Smith, Sr Theresa, Sr Gertrude Marie, Sr Constantine, Sr. Raphael, and Sr Speranza. Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. We knew the pharmacist and they had a great soda fountain in there! 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. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances XavierCabrini Church. Sister Philip was our teacher. Are you related to her! There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. We have fund memories of our short time there. Bye for now. Call 312-268-2543. Fr Lucian officiated at my wedding in 1969 and remained a friend of our family till his death. Losing Anthony was the worst thing that could have happened to Chuck. 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. Most of these Catholic schools and parishes are closed Here are a few other things I remember about our neighborhood. When I started school there, since we didnt live close, I would ride there with my mom & be there for the 7:00 mass attended by the nuns. I miss the Italian Bread in that neighborhood. hi all this brings back so many memories . Leonora LiPuma LLT 125@aol.com. 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. At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. It was so different then. I lived at 3045 w polk st. For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Archdiocese of Chicago directly. I do recall a classmate whose name was Sandra Traina. it was very traumatic. K-12. I remember that well! Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! I graduated in 1957. Hi Frank, that is my brother John. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. Hi Rosalie, A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. An graduated in 1968. My name is Frank Cesario. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? We moved to Bellwood in the late summer of 1953, so he didnt graduate from St. Frances. I remember Sarnos bakery and I think Mama Celeste was in the neighborhood. If any of my other classmates are out there, please get in touch: I also remember a Priest from Chile. f: 312-337-7180, Purposefully Diverse, Intentionally Inclusive, Welcoming and embracing of all faith traditions, Effortless Fundraising & Additional Support. He gave me a lovely cross as a memento and I still have it. The attendance decreased to about 300 in 2018 or 2019. I love the City of Chicago despite any problems other big cities experience. I graduated from Cabrini in 1959 and went on to Providence High School. What a nice surprise to hear from you. Your email address will not be published. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. Created by: Sandra Vega. of friends and neighbors. The riots divided the community and we could no longer look at each other the same way. Lucky. Good to hear from you! I attended Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini school from approximately 1956-1961. I received all my Sacraments at Cabrini. The school closed about that time. Very interesting Elizabeth, We used the same street as you mentioned for recess. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. I remember your mother very well. I think we went there at the same time. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. You must be enjoying life in Florida. She was very strict then also, but i learned a lot from her as I did all my other teachers(nuns) there from first through eighth grade. Its been a long time. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. I remember the apartment building at the Northeast corner of Sacramento and Polk being razed to make way for the new school building, and playing in the 10 foot deep rain flooded construction pit, using foundation forms as rafts, after a particularly heavy rain forced a halt to the construction. The core values at FXW (Purposely Diverse, Intentionnaly Inclusive) are exhibited every day from the dedicated and caring professionals. I wish we could see everyone again. 14.5. He lived in Berwyn. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs 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. Yes, Vito hung around with Ronnie, who I dated for awhile. We intended to send our oldest to preschool at FXW and then consider a move to the burbs for first grade- FXW has kept us in the city! I remember all the priest and nuns based in these postings.. i remrmber watching the construction of the convent from our Kindergarten windows ..Fr. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? The year is flying by but make sure to click here to view our events calendar to find out what's coming next. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. Bulletin Correction Please be advised that Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Francis Xavier on Friday, March 3rd at 7pm NOT at St. Clare's. Upcoming Events. I remember Brother Silvio giving us instruction on serving Mass and Father Coco being the pastor. I went on to Providence H.S and graduated in 1963. I also remember Faldo cheese, wasnt there a store on Taylor street, next to Scafuri bakery? Such fond memories of the Church, School, Priests, and Nuns. My husband was a classmate of hers at Our Lady of Mt. During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. Wayne Watts Pastor 847-251-0771 Email Fr. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! Frances Xavier Warde School A+ Overall Grade Private, Catholic PK, K-8 CHICAGO, IL 11 reviews Apply Now A+ Overall Niche Grade How are grades calculated? I went to Providence St. Mel High School 1971-1975. Hello Lenoa. Now I am retired and live in Florida. This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. We were very happy to find Esposito bakery on Belmont when we moved from Lexington. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. Right, it was Lexington which was blocked, Francisco was a the north-south street just east of Sacramento. I promised in a earlier post to scan them and post them somewhere. We went there during the 50s. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. Endorse Frances Xavier Warde School. grace dote is my moms first cousin,she graduated in 1960 i believe,shortly before leaving lexington st for the northwest side of chicago. We both attended St. Philips HS. He and Father Edward Dufficy will always be remembered assome of thegreat faces from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. f: 312-466-0711, 751 N. State St. I attended mother cabrini school from third grade until graduation June 1952 .would love to hear from any of my school mates. This website brings back so many fond memories. His boyhood friends have been getting together a few times a year just to keep in touch with each other. After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. Take care. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. Hello and thank you for placing this here. Father Coco coming to eat at our house, often. Its Rosalie again, Donna. Mr. Rittenbergwent on to manage some of the more famous clubs in Chicago Faces, Mothers, and Ditkas. When we attended school, we had morning and afternoon recess, and Lexington St. was barricaded at lunchtime so we could play in the street as well as in the playground. Spelling) also remember a few people like Corinne Perino, Nancy Sineni, Julie. I did drive down Polk St. between Sacramento and California to see the church and the apartment building my family lived on Polk St. My cousins Regina Williams, James Williams and Keegan Miller along with my sister and I went to Cabrini. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. My brother & I continued to go to Mother Cabrini & both graduated from there. Do you know when Manley closed? I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. we were there from 1951 to 1959, when we graduated. View their 2022-23 rankings, tuition cost, acceptance rates, reviews and more. The Family belonged to Holy Name society, and Lady of the rosaries Daughters of Mary, and so forth. I went there from kindergarten through 8th grade. We also have a Facebook online. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. My mother kept many of our class pictures. Thank you for your comments. We moved after that and I went to St Simeon school in Bellwood, IL. SFX is led by Ms. Dolores Butler, a former Archdiocese teacher with a Masters in School . My dad, Charlie Paletta, made a grotto for Holy Mary and it was placed in the school. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. The Cabrini neighborhood was the best, and I doubt those neighborhoods exist anymore. Mama Celest was a few doors down from the bakery. Would love to see that 8th grade picture. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . I begin attending Cabrini in sixth grade following the King assassination and riots in 1968. Frances Xavier Warde School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball. About. So sad. Where do you live now? Office Hours: So sad. Where did you post the video? We are both retired. We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. But I do take issue with your statement regarding the neighborhood coming to an end. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. Our mother, Rose Palma, was very active in the church snd school. We grew up in great times. I especially remember Robert. Was it Ronnie? My grandparents lived at 3014 W. Lexington in the early 1900s. I have so many fond memories of the church, school and the neighborhood and was thrilled to read the posts from all the others. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. Fr. I remember when they were constructing the new school building. Pat Gallagher, I attended mother Cabrini from 53 to 61 we moved when I was in seventh grade I do remember Louis Rizzo and a soda fountain across from the school I think I took money out of my church envelope to go buy a soda one time and I was scared for a long time I used to fight with Louis Rizzo almost every day we were in school, I dont know if anyone remembers Father Lucky. After the neighborhood broke up, we had several neighborhood get-togethers at Forest Preserves in the area. Hi Donna. My dad Carmelo worked for alittle grocery store Dominic across from Manely. My home email is donna.blaha@gmail.com if you wish to contact me anytime. Hi Rosalie I still have a cross he gave me that day. All rights reserved. He was a fantastic teacher and mentor. I even have a photo of her in our backyard. If there is a way. I was so honored. It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. Florian Girometta was pastor when I lived there. The one memory I will never forget was that during lent if we went to services with our parents we did not have to do homework and also how we used to stare at the statue of Mother Cabrini laying in state in that glass casket and keep staring till we thought she moved! We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. 520 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group 3043 N. Francisco Ave (between Nelson and Barry) CHICAGO, IL Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. How are you? Practices were great fun as they got right in there with us spiking the balls as they tried to hold their veiis back. I wonder what will become of the building? St Xavier Catholic School Jobs, Employment | Indeed.com Skip to main content Find jobs Company reviews Find salaries Upload your resume Sign in Employers / Post Job Start of main content What Where Search Date Posted Salary Estimate Employment type Encouraged to Apply Location Company Experience Level Education We shopped at a little grocery store named Zenas that was in the middle of our block. Our neighborhood consisted of primarily Italian immigrants. The church was beautiful with Mother Cabrini in her glass coffin. Such special times And I think we were all very humble and well-behaved. Tuition is $6,360 for the highest grade offered. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! I ran across this quite by accident. It was a real community; we knew so many neighbors. We moved away in 1960 when I would be entering the 8th grade and my sister, Rosemarie the sixth. Hi just came across this page .Love it. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. I kept in touch with the Sisters who educated us through their web site, now know as The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in New Haven Connecticut. I hope all is well with you. I think it was named Raymonds. My seven cousins at attended Cabrini. Lucien Morselli. Peppo the bully on the block. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. I was in that riot in the Pier Room and a policeman grabbed me and locked me in a broom closet. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. I am looking at our class picture as I write this. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. Almost fell on my face running with my classmates to go find father Duffy. We moved out in 1960. We adore and love our FXW community! 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