"Parent's Prayer" by Fr. Mike Durso, S.J.

I pray that I may let my child live his own life and not the one I wish I had lived. Therefore, guard me against burdening him with doing what I failed to do.

Help me to see his missteps today in perspective against the long road he must travel, and grant me the grace to be patient with his slow pace.

Give me the wisdom to know when to smile at the small mischiefs of his age and when to show firmness against the impulses he fears and cannot handle.

Help me to bear the anguish in his heart through the din of angry words or across the gulf of brooding silence. And having heard, grant me the ability to bridge the gap between us with understanding.

I pray that I may raise my voice more in joy at what he is than vexation at what he is not, so that each day he may grow in sureness of himself.

Help me to regard him with genuine affection so he will feel affection for others. Then give me the strength, O Lord, to free him so he can move strongly on his way.

And today as every day, we pray: We dedicate all our thoughts, words and actions to the greater glory of God. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

SENIOR FOLLIES will be held on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th at 7pm in the Schulte Theater at SLUH. The seniors write and direct this wonderfully funny and entertaining production. Mothers’ Club will host light refreshments for senior parents and their sons following the April 28th performance. This is also when you will pick up party supplies you have ordered. Tickets can be purchased through the SLUH Box Office starting April 22 through the following methods:

Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner - May 25, 5 PM, Mass in the Danis Field House, Dinner in Si Commons. This event is for the graduating seniors and their parents or step-parents ONLY. Invitations were mailed on April 15th; reservations will be taken online HERE. Please make sure you complete ALL 6 STEPS (you may need to scroll all the way through some pages if using a smartphone).

If you have RSVP'd and have any concerns, please email moms@sluh.org

The event is free of charge and is sponsored by the SLUH Mothers' Club.

There is a limited quantity of graduation centerpieces that are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. You can reserve yours when you RSVP for the Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner (link on the top of this page).

Commencement - The graduation ceremony will be held at the Stifel Theatre (formerly Peabody) on Sunday, May 26th at 1 pm. Graduates are to arrive by 12:15pm. All family members are welcome. There are no tickets or reserved seats.

SENIOR LOCK-IN is held at the Lodge at Des Peres on the night of Graduation, Sunday, May 26th from 10:00 pm until Monday, May 27th at 4:00 am. Lock-In is a night of fun, food, games, raffle prizes, and fellowship. It is the last time the boys will be together as a class before going their separate ways. Historically, the entire class attends, so please encourage your son to join his classmates. We hope to make it a fun and memorable night.

Food and beverage lock in donation HERE

Volunteer sign up HERE

Traditionally over 200 parents volunteer the night of the lock-in, so we will need your help!

A schedule of events will be provided later. Graduates are not allowed to drive themselves home, so please make arrangements to drop them off and pick them up. The night ends with Mass at 3:00 am so plan to join us for the very last time the boys are all together as a class. This is a beautiful way to send them off in prayer and brotherhood.

Class of 2019 Alumni REUNION PARTY

December Break 2019

Noon-2 pm in the Si Commons

Don't miss your first SLUH reunion! Enjoy friends, food and great memories!

Information to be sent this summer.

LOCK-IN PRIZES WISH LIST

We would appreciate any items you think a college-bound SLUH grad might enjoy! Here are some specific items we would love to have, but all donations are greatly appreciated!! Please contact Megan Browdy at meganbrowdy@me.com with any questions. Thank you again for your generosity.

Small TV

Earbuds/Headphones

Cooler

Bluetooth Speaker

Weekend Bag

Microwave

Mini Fridge

Wireless Printer

Butterfly Folding Dorm Chair

Small Room Fan

SLU Flag

Mizzou Flag

Gift Cards: Apple, Target, Lululemon, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Restaurants, etc.

Tickets to sporting events

Professional videos of Senior Follies, Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner, and Graduation will be available through Westview Media. Please check back for more information and to order the videos.