Saint Raphael School holds Sept 11 service

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Pictured from left: Saint Raphael School students Ava Santiago and Isabella Petrino participate in the school’s 2015 September 11 ceremony.

On September 11, 2015 following the Opening School Mass, Saint Raphael School students (Preschool through 8th Grade) wearing Red, White and Blue joined faculty, staff and school families for prayer and to remember those who have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Principal, Ann Cwirko lead everyone in prayer. After prayer and a moment of silence, students were asked to place a flag near a monument which is dedicated to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Donations collected at this event will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Program.

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