Hi STA Alums -
We are gearing up for tomorrow and wanted to share a few last minute items.
1. PARKING -- The Austin Police Department will grant "courtesy parking" from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the Church and School. Meaning, they will not issue any tickets for cars parked in restricted areas. So, you are free to park on the street, even if it says, no parking in front of school, etc. Also, each parking lot will have an Alum to assist with the early arrivals so we are able to make the most use of the space. There is a lot at the corner of Leamington and Washington as well as at the corner of West End and LeClaire. Each will hold about 20 cars.
2. GROUP PHOTO -- Due to the absolutely wonderful response to the Reunion, i.e., 160 so far, we will take ONE group photo, immediately after Mass. Please gather in the rear of the Church around the Baptismal font. Dan will be in the choir loft with his camera. If you wish to gather your classmates together as the day goes on, please do, and Dan Carr will be happy to take additional photos. But, we wanted to let everyone get over to the Canteen and have time for some refreshments, renewing friendships and then time to take a walk through the school before it gets too late.
3. NAME TAGS -- Tags have been prepared for all who have said they plan to attend. Please pick your name tag up when you arrive at the Canteen after Mass.
4. SHARE THE INFO -- Many of you confirmed attendance for your siblings and friends. Please share this information as well as the schedule for the day which is repeated here.
10:00 a.m. -- Gathering at the Church and enjoying the beautiful surroundings
10:30 a.m. -- Mass with the Parish's Youth Ministry
Immediately Following Mass -- Large group photo in the Church
Noonish -- Canteen for pastries, coffee, and renewing friendships. If you would like to share photos or other items from your days at STA, bring them along, there will be a memorabilia table set up
Following -- A stroll through the school building which is currently occupied by the Plato Learning Academy Charter School. The school administrator has graciously agreed to open all the classrooms.
A few other items:
Handicapped Accessibility: Both the Church (enter on the west side off of Leamington) and the School (enter on the southside, near the entrance to Canteen) are handicapped accessible
Location: In case you have forgotten -- the Church is located at 5112 W. Washington Boulevard. The entrance to the Canteen is on the south side of the School.
Donation: A donation of $5.00 will be accepted in the Canteen to cover maintenance staff services, paper products and miscellaneous items. Donations received in excess of costs will be donated to the Parish. Pastries, coffee and bottled water are being generously donated by Alums -- thank you all so much.
Fr. Peter Premarini, MCCJ, has opened up St. Martin de Porres Church to us and has arranged for our use of the Canteen and access to the school building. Your generosity at Mass will be most appreciated by the Parish.
See you all tomorrow!!
Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, Class of 1960
elaine.beaudoin@gmail.com
http://stthomasaquinasreunion.
P.S.: To those who receive this note and are unable to join us on Sept. 30 know we will miss you. You will all be with us in spirit.
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