Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
Schedule of Events
Each year Sacred Heart Academy hosts local and regional events for its alumnae to enjoy. We hope you'll join us, visit with old and new friends, hear the latest news from the Academy, and enjoy special educational, recreational, and spiritual programs.
Sacred Heart Annual Phonathon
March 1, 2, 3, 4, & 8, 2010
Alumnae, students, parents and faculty join together at the Academy to make phone calls to raise needed funds for Sacred Heart.
Franciscan Day of Reflection
March 7, 2010
Join other members of the SHA community as we spend an afternoon reflecting on the holiness of the Lenten season and spiritually recharging ourselves. Joanna Tuk Riley '94 and S. Mara Walton '59 will present an afternoon focused on the prayer life of St. Francis and St. Clare beginning at 1 p.m. here at the Academy. The day will conclude with a Sunday liturgy in the Chapel at 3:45 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Jim Monaco.
Florida Alumnae Reunion
March 10-12, 2010
You and a guest are cordially invited to attend a Sacred Heart Reunion in Florida this March. Please plan on joining us at one of the following reunion locations. We would enjoy the opportunity to meet you while
providing you the chance to catch up with Sacred Heart graduates living or vacationing, in your area.
You will have the opportunity to meet SHA’s Head of School, Jennifer Demert, hear the latest Academy news, and socialize with other SHA alumnae.
Reunion Schedule
Location: Hollywood/ Ft. Lauderdale area -- Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. Dinner
Location: The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
Rivals Waterfront Sports Grill
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Location: Naples Area Marco Island -- Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. Dinner
Location: Hideaway Country Club
403 Gate House Court
Marco Island, FL 34145
Location: Sarasota/Bradenton -- Friday, March 12, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. (noon) Lunch
Location: Marina Jack's Restaurant
2 Marina Place
Sarasota, FL 34236
Location: Tampa/St. Petersburg -- Friday, March 12, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. Dinner
Location: The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
725 South Restaurant
725 South Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
For more information, please contact Jeanine Purcell at (716) 834-2101 x 318
or jpurcell@sacredheartacademy.org
Fourth Annual Sandstone Party and Raffle
March 20, 2010
Join us for this lovely evening with friends. Enjoy fine food and drinks, great entertainment, and a wonderful raffle and silent auction, all for the benefit of SHA.
Fifth Annual Day of SHAring
April 23, 2010
All students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumnae are invited to participate in the Fifth Annual Day of SHAring. Together we serve approximately 50 organizations and agencies throughout Western New York, collectively donating thousands of volunteer service hours to positively impact our community.
Sports Hall of Fame Night
April 24, 2010
Alumnae, family members and friends are invited to join us in honoring the achievements of our alumnae who gave much to the Academy’s sports program in their years at Sacred Heart and thanking them for the pride and honor that they have brought to our school.
SHA Goes to Shea’s
May 6, 2010
You will not want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the smash Broadway hit, Jersey Boys, together with other members of the SHA community.
Alumnae Sunday
June 6, 2010
Please gather with other alumnae as we welcome SHA’s 2010 graduating class into our organization and the next stage of their relationship with SHA. During this wonderful tradition, we will honor a senior with the Alumnae Award for outstanding dedication to the goals and philosophy of SHA.
Commencement, University at Buffalo Center for the Arts
June 14, 2010
Dressed in white gowns and carrying a dozen long-stemmed red roses, seniors will receive their diplomas, celebrate their time together at SHA, and look forward to the opportunities and challenges that await them. SHA alumnae who are mothers, grandmothers, or aunts of graduating students are invited to personally present diplomas on stage. Other SHA family members (sisters, cousins) are also invited to be a part of the traditions photo for the Cordecho.
EAT Luncheon and Golf Outing
July 23, 2010
Join us on the links or just for lunch to benefit the Emergency Assistance for Tuition fund. Your support will help to ensure that unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances will never prevent a SHA student from receiving her diploma.
Spirit of SHA Scholarship & Awards Dinner
November 2010 TBD
An elegant evening to recognize and honor our Distinguished Alumnae while raising scholarships funds for students in need.