Dear Friends of Saint Catherine Academy,
As we begin our twelfth school year, our hearts and minds are filled with the memories of the support of so many generous people during the past school year. The year was marked with so many highlights with only a few showcased in this newslet-ter and annual report. Our enrollment continues to grow, our students continue to thrive in this special environment and our benefactors continue to support our mission in record numbers.
We are grateful for this support as it allows us to continue to deliver on our mission to students who do not have the financial means to attend. Enrollment increased to twenty in 2009-10 with students from West Haven, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Redding, Weston, Newtown and Trumbull. We continue to offer our specialized program to students regardless of their ability to fund their education. The financial challenge is great—but with the generous support of so many; we successfully raised over $500,000 in 2009-10.
The hallmark of the year, however, was the growing number of volunteers who offered their time and talents to enhance our programs. Through the leadership of Jeanie Tisdale, we partnered with Malta volunteers on the Library/Media Center project headed by Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama and the Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich project headed by Judy Miller. These two efforts brought over 25 new volunteers to Saint Catherine in 2009-2010. Additionally, we partnered with Malta on the annual Duckie Derby which was chaired by Kelly Luff Weldon, our newest SCA Board member and Liz Tamarkin. We also had the addition of Eileen Blees, who taught physical education and Jessica Burns, who worked as a classroom assistant. Both these volunteers were referred to Saint Catherine Academy through St. Pius X Parish. Sr. Henry, Sr. Stephanie and Sr. Nancy were regulars in our classrooms, tutoring Math, Language Arts, or teaching sign language. Gina Barber volunteered for her eleventh year as our Art teacher and Bill Lytton has become the official photographer of Saint Catherine Academy. Kyle Tisdale, Alyssa Mocco, Rita Sabo and Janet Gordon are individuals that we regularly turn to for a variety of activities.
Our annual Scholarship Dinner, “A Celebration of Service” recognized the leadership of Jeanie and Tom Tisdale and Gina and Al Barber. Common to both couples is their abounding energy in support of our mission and their willingness to challenge others to join in the effort. This year’s effort was chaired by Chris Herman, a member of SCA Advisory Board and Nancy Fontana, a parent of one of our students. The chairs were joined by a terrific committee that made planning almost as much fun as the event itself.
We continue to receive support from the Inner City Foundation for Charity and Education for partial scholarships for 8 students from Greater Bridgeport. Grant support for a variety of projects came from TD Bank, The New Canaan Foundation, The William Pitt Foundation, The Daphne Culpepper Foundation, David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation and the Congregation of Notre Dame. The Knights of Columbus local councils, state council and supreme council all continue to provide significant financial support of our mission.
In addition, I would like to thank our Board, especially Charles Chiusano, chairman for their strong support on our behalf. Finally, we are grateful for the support we receive from the Diocese of Bridgeport, most specifically from Bishop Lori, Nancy Matthews, Chancellor, Dr. Margaret Dames, Superintendent of Schools and Martin Tristine, Director of Finance.
The future looks bright. On behalf of the students and staff of Saint Catherine Academy, please accept my heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and generosity. We begin the new school year renewed in spirit and focused on the future.
Sincerely yours,
Helen Burland President
Honor Roll of Donors 2009-2010
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Saint Catherine Academy apologizes for any errors or omissions.
$50,000 + Britta & Denis Nayden
Inner City Foundation for Charity and
Education
$25,000+ Nancy & Jeff Matthews
Virginia McClinch
Julie and Rowan Taylor
$10,000+ Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
TD BANK
$5,000+ Congregation of Notre Dame
Nancy and Ron Fontana
MaryBeth and Bill Fessler
Cissie and Bob Ix
Kay Luff
Dian Jennings Mayo
Nancy & Terry McClinch
Jeanie and Tom Tisdale
$1,000+
Virginia and Andy Aoyama Gina & Al Barber
Maureen and Scott Beshar
David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation
Black Horse Garage
Barbara & John Burns
David Cassano
Ruth & Charles Chiusano
Daphne Culpepper Foundation
Trisha and John DeHart
Diocese of Bridgeport
Cece and Michael Donoghue
Dani and Stephen Finke
Chris and Michael Herman
Betty-Ruth Hollander
Kathy and Leo Karl
Beth and Skip Keesal
Knights of Columbus State Council
Knights of Columbus Council 2961
Knights of Columbus Council 5806
Deborah & Michael LaBella
Madeline & Philip Lacovara
Kathleen & Chris LaCroix
Chris & Bill Lytton
JeanMarie and Kevin McLaughlin
Barbara & Joseph Miller
Antoinette and Steven Moore
New Canaan Foundation
Joan and Jim O’Brien
Maureen & Bob O’Keefe
Martha and Dennis Perry
Kathleen and William Redman
Faith and Paul Rivenburg
St. Aloysius Parish
St. Rose of Lima Parish
Kelly & Chris Weldon
Carroll and Nicholas Yanicelli
$500+ June and Peter Brown
Dan Caruso
Maureen and Michael Considine
Moreen & Steve Donahue
Catherine and Adam Dunsby
Linda and Arthur Harper
Carol and Jerry Hemenway
Knights of Columbus Council 185
Knights of Columbus Council 5833
Michele and Ed LaVelle, Jr.
Rita and Wayne Luff
Michele & Dominic Modugno
Anne and Paul Murray
Dolly & Bob Nalewajek
AC & Michael O’Rourke
Claurisse and Juan Orozco
Jennifer and Philip Platek
Joan and Bernier Rafferty
Dara Berch Rothschild
Carrie and Joe Sindelar
Elizabeth and John Starr
Taco Loco Restaurant
Joan Tighe
St. Rose of Lima School
St. Vincent Medical Center
Monsignor Robert Weiss
$200+ Claudia and Robert Amen
Laure Aubuchon
Vincent Auriemma
Nicholas Auriemma, Jr.
Karen and Tom Aylward
Michael Baber
Rev. John Baran
Evelyn Brignoli
Ellen and Marcus Baker
Bank of Fairfield
Mary and Kevin Burke
Sandra & Carmine Cenatiempo
Hope Carter
Alice and Gerald Chruciel
Monsignor Peter Cullen
Betty and Tom Flynn
Janet and Renn Gordon
Carolyn and Scott Gorton
Marie & Sal Gilbertie
Christine Hussey
Anne and Oliver MacKinnon
Noreen and Ben McGorty
Rosa and Frank Middleton
O’Keefe Controls
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paturzo
John Rohrs, Jr.
Sue and David Scannell
Lois and Dick Schlegel
Peggy and Phil Shalala
Pat and Bill Willett
Patricia and Kieran Wrynn
Rosie Albright
Patricia and Patrick Aldrich
Terry and Phil Ameen
Rosie Albright
John Angel
Ashcreek Enterprises
Catherine and Kevin Babis
Perry & Tony Baiad
Jen and Kevin Bailie
Joyce and Al Baran
John Bateman
Cathy & Bill Besgen
William Bissenden
Carol & Dennis Bogue
Janice & Joseph Bonsignore
Kimberly and James Braun
Isabelle & Michael Brienza
Mae Tighe & Tom Bronner
Christine Brown
Amy & Bill Browning
Eleanor & Albert Buday
Lisa Cadrin
Sharon and Bill Carroll
Marge and Tom Cassidy
Margaret Clark
Mary & Jim Claus
Mary and Chris Cody
Katie & George Coleman
Jane-Ellen Collins
Jeanne and Jordan Costa
Maureen and Paul Coudert
Clare and Michael Coyne
Tina Cressia-Thomas
Mary & Bernard Curran
Carolyn and Greg Daniels
Jacqueline & Leopold DeFusco
Desi, LLC.
Jayne and Stephen Desloge
Stephanie and John DeVita
Kathleen & Timothy Dineen
Jeanne Dorff
Sr. Ann Marie Dorff
Angela Dougiello
Ann Drescher
Arlene & Nick DuBiago
Joan & Roy Ervin
Dr. & Mrs. Farens
Agnes & James Finch
Anna and Gerald Finnegan
Julia Fitzmaurice
Ann Flanagan
Holly & James Flynn
Mary and Bill Fox
Gloria Franco
Linda and Raymond Gabriele
Kathleen & Richard Gairing
Frances Gargano
Kelly & James Gerbo
Irene and Paul Gifford
Lucille Graziosa
Nettie & Louis Grella
Michele Grieco
Carlos Guerra, Jr.
Blanche and David Haid
Margarita Hammond
Kevin Haney
Eileen Helisch
Mr. and Mrs. James Hennessy
Sr. Henry
Diane Hetes
Catherine and Jack Hickey-Williams
Hitachi Corporation
Mayx and John Holmes
Catharine Irwin
Darlene Jacabacci
Rev. Ian Jeremiah
Rebecca & William Johnston
Deborah Jones
Margaret & Edward Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelly
Barbara and Edward Keough
Joan Kleinknecht
Knights of Columbus Council 4716
Anne Krattenmaker
Dennis & Frank Lapak
Lois and John Lawrence
Samuel Lazinger
Wayne Leiss
Norine and Terrance Lescoe
Mr. and Mrs. David Levi
Geraldine & Ralph LoStocco
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Loiseau
Rev. Robert Lord
Margaret Lyons
Susan & John Macari
Kathleen and John Madzulla
Patricia Major
Mary and Kevin Maloney
Anna Maye
Patricia and Dermot McDermott
Terry McGrath
Barbara & Tom McInerney
Cecilia McPeak
Mary Jane McSparran
Tracey Miller
Judy and Joel Miller
Alyssa and Raymond Mocco
Crystal and William Mok
Peter Moyer
Sr. Marilyn Muldoon
Kelly and Daniel Murphy
Susie & Ernie Mysogland
Joanne & Charles Nanavaty
Annette and Joseph O’Neill
Laura and Steve Palmer
Karen and Patrick Palmieri
Elizabeth and Keith Pensiero
Becky and Jason Perillo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perrin
Pat and Bill Phelan
Cindy Prater
Helen and Eugene Previdi, Jr.
Kristen and Mark Renzi
Patricia & Ronald Richard
Ann and Eugene Richter
Catherine & Jorge Rivera
Sr. Robert
Megan and Chris Robertson
Joanne Rolleri
Anthony Roman
Roncari
Mary and Michael Rush
Lois and Douglas Russsell
Betty & Al Sanseverino
Janet and Norm Santa
Kathleen and Gerald Sargent
Alexandra Schaper
Hub Schlafly
Donna Schmidt
Suzanne Scutt
Nancy and Stephen Sedensky
Cynthia Serenbetz
Jan and Vin Simko
Laura and Anthony Sirianni
Andrea and George Sirinakis
Joanne and Jim Slattery
Kristy & Jeff Snyder
Kathy Stackpole
Margaret and James Stapleton
Joan and Bill Stepanak
Katherine Sullivan
Joyce and Vincent Summa
Betsy Swanhaus
Kathleen and Michael Sweeney
Paul Terreri
Vivien and Robert Tota
Richard Tyler
Sr. Maureen Ulatowski
Claudia and John Verga
Alice Behan Vollmer
Cindy and Jay Washburn
Richard West
Don Weisen
Catherine Wilkins
Louise and Larry Wishneski
Lillian and Donald Worthley
Deborah and Michael Zahornack
Ann and Jim Zielinski
A Special Thanks for all of the Religious who contributed and participated in the 2010 Duckie Derby
Donations to Building Campaign Elizabeth & James Dawson
Cece & Michael Donoghue
Katherine & Leo Karl
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