We all have a school story!

Who was God’s co-author for your most cherished chapter? When you pause and pray, what part of your own school story makes your heart most grateful? A teacher who recognized and supported your unique talent? Perhaps a personal moment of mission during your school years. Whether to honor those who were a part of your story (or your child’s or grandchild’s) or to help create one for our students of tomorrow, your gift to the Annual Fund supports our students and staff. Together, with grateful hearts, we can write the next golden chapter for SACS. 

Our goal is $165,000 to meet the budget and grow our endowment (10% of gifts up to $16,500).

Now is the time for us to further unite in Faith and give from our gratitude. On behalf of our SJA and SACS staff and students, THANK YOU for your prayers and sacrifice to the SACS Annual Fund.
 

An inspiring story of a “SACS alumnus and teacher” miracle-in-the-making: 

In her 19-year tenure at our St. Mark school, Sr. Mary Anita Hoffmann, SSND taught every grade and doubled as Principal. She had an eye for excellence, a joyful spirit, and like our teachers today, she saw each child as a gift from God with gifts to share. In 1939 a remarkably sharp boy, in her seventh-grade class, caught her attention...Sister Anita insisted he take a state exam to skip eighth-grade, and, thus, a caring teacher co-authored an important chapter in the life of young Mark Berens. 

Mark graduated early from our school with a scholarship to St. Thomas Academy. Four years a Cadet; a train to South Bend; from the Golden Dome to the University of Chicago Law School. Mr. Berens Juris doctor still practices law, just in his 90’s and, with equal or greater zeal, practices our Roman Catholic Faith. “In appreciation for Sister Anita’s role in my life…” Mr. and Mrs. Berens donated an incredible $50,000 gift to the SACS Annual Fund.

In addition, annually they contribute to the Mark H. Berens Charitable Foundation, making a substantial commitment to our school, in Sr. Anita’s name. The primary aim is to help compensate our teachers who carry on the torch of the Catholic Faith. It is for this Faith and for our souls that Sr. Anita became a bride of Christ. It is with joyful Faith that she co-authored countless chapters of the lives of children – the greatest gifts of God to our parish and school.

MISSION: Passionately lead people to Jesus Christ and sacramental life in the Catholic Church.
VISION: A holy house of the Lord standing faithful and strong for Shakopee.
VALUES: Purification, Invitation, Leadership, Adoration, Restoration

Would you prayerfully consider giving to the SACS Annual Fund?

Checks payable to “SJA - SACS Annual Fund”
Send to the office at 2700 17^th Ave. E., Shakopee, MN 55379
by mail, in-person, or through the SJA Sunday collection basket.
Gifts can easily be made online: SacsSchools.org/donate