Felician Children’s Center Prayer Walk
Recently, all Felician Children’s Center classrooms came together and participated in a Prayer Walk in their Peace Garden. Led by SM Jessica Terek, Mission Leader, the little faithful held out their hands, imagined filling them with love, and put their hands to their hearts to carry that love with them as they walked together.
HNMCS Wins Sustainability Award
HNMCS Robotics delivered an impressive performance at the Ontario District Centennial College Event. Their robot, Ursula, operated flawlessly, helping the team secure a spot in the playoffs as part of the Eighth Alliance among 29 competing teams. The team also earned the prestigious Team Sustainability Award, recognizing their commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in building and maintaining their robot. This achievement highlights HNMCS Robotics’ lasting impact and leadership in the STEM community, as well as the school’s commitment to Laudato Si.
Villa Maria College Cuts the Ribbon on Bieler Center for Academic Excellence
On April 2nd, the Villa Maria College community came together to participate in the long-awaited ribbon-cutting for the Bieler Center for Academic Excellence. From the Villa website:
The Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence is dedicated to fostering student success and academic achievement. The state-of-the-art facility was designed to enhance the educational experience for Villa Maria students by providing cutting-edge resources, collaborative learning spaces, and personalized academic support services – all under one roof. This new facility reflects the College’s commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning.
The project which broke ground in March 2024 was spearheaded by a generous gift from Scott & Kathy Bieler and the Scott Bieler Family Foundation. Bieler, president & CEO of the West Herr Automotive Group, is known throughout Western New York as a local philanthropist.
“We began conceptualizing the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence many years ago,” said Dr. Matthew Giordano, Villa Maria’s president. “Our intention was always to create a space that centralized the innovation, collaboration, and academic successes that define campus. The completed facility squarely checks that box, and it has paved the way for the future. The construction of the Bieler Center is completed, but its impact on our community is only just beginning. This facility is a monumental addition to our small campus, and we are thrilled to finally open its doors to our Villa community.”
You can read more about the opening here.
Felician Village Takes a Gamble and Hits the Jackpot
Recently, the team at Felician Village brought joy to their residents with a clever tactic. Felician Village staff members Liz, Josh, and Becki brought big smiles and even bigger laughs to St. Mary’s residents by transforming into a human slot machine! No quarters required—just a clever spin on the classic game, delivering joy, connection, and plenty of cheer.
St. Felix Pantry Gets Some Sweet Donations
Some lucky guests at St. Felix Pantry are in for a treat this month! Thanks to Tony, the generous owner of the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Rio Rancho, 56 boxes of Girl Scout cookies—courtesy of Troop 10824—will be distributed to those in need. St. Felix Pantry is grateful for his continued support of both the Pantry and the community. Picture here is CEO/President Tim Sheahan with the friends to St. Felix Pantry.
