ATHLETIC NEWS

It is important that all coaches meet the following requirements before they can coach: VIRTUS or Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS is no longer offered but counts if you have had it), DCFS background check, and be finger printed. Contact Greg Massey or Mr. Eckhart for help in completing these requirements.

Important Dates for Basketball:
Wednesday, Nov. 5
-Sports Picture Night 6:00 pm

Fri. Nov. 7
-6, 7, & 8 Girls at St Mary’s Kickapoo 6:00 pm
- 8 Boys at BSS vs. Christ Luth. 5:00 pm
- 5, 6, & 7, Boys at BSS vs. St. Mary’s 6:00 pm

Sat. Nov. 8
-6, 7, & 8 Girls at BSS vs. St Thomas 9:00 am
- 5, 6, 7, & 8 Boys at BSS vs. St Thomas Noon

Fri. Nov. 14
- 5 Girls at BSS vs. Epiphany 5:00 pm
- 6 & 8 Girls vs. St. Eds. Chillicothe 6:00 pm
- 8th Boys at St. Phils. Tournament
- 7th Boys at St. Thomas Tournament
- 6th Boys at St Vincent Tournament

- 5th Boys at St. Eds. Chillicothe 8:00 pm

Sat. Nov. 15
- 6, 7, & 8 Girls at St. Thomas 9:00 am
- 5th Girls at Bethel 1:45 pm

Mon. Nov.17
- 7 & 8 Girls at BSS vs. St Pats. 5:30 pm

Fri. Nov. 21
- 6, 7, & 8 Boys vs. St Phils. 6:00 pm
- 5 Girls Bethel Tournamet

Sat. Nov. 22
- 5 Boys at Christ Luth. Noon
- 8, 7, & 6 Girls Tournament at Holy Family

 

Please visit the BSS Athletic Website for Schedules and More Information
www.bssathletics.org

Saint Tarcisius

Saint Tarcisius was a young Roman boy who lived in the days of the early church. Because Christians were being killed for their beliefs, they had to meet in secrecy in the catacombs.

One day when Tarcisius attended Mass in the catacombs, a volunteer was needed to take holy communion to the Christians in prison. Tarcisius begged to go saying no one would suspect that a young boy was carrying the Sacred Hosts. The Hosts were wrapped in white cloth and placed under his cloak.
On his way to the prison, a group of schoolmates urged Tarcisius to join their games. He refused and said he was on an errand. The boys tried to insist he stay. Tarcisius prayed to our Lord to make him strong. Hearing this, the boys realized Tarcisius was a Christian. The gang of boys beat him down but Tarcisius would not let go of the Sacred Hosts.

A Roman solider, also a Christian, approached the group and demanded to know why the boy was beaten to death. The boys told the soldier it was because Tarcisius was a Christian and they were after the "Christian Secret" he was hiding. They admitted to finding nothing and ran off. The Roman soldier searched Tarcisius' body but there was no trace of the Hosts in his hands or clothing. Tarcisius died defending the Blessed Sacrament.

We are proud to be known as "The Tars" and hope by our "spirit" and sportsmanship, we show that we too, are followers of Jesus Christ.
--Author Unknown