This year marks the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Cornelia Connelly, foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Many activities have been planned by the Society and its global ministries. Plans for our Mayfield Senior School celebrations include:

Alumnae Homecoming & Opening Celebration
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Our traditional Alumnae Homecoming Mass and picnic will launch our year of celebration.

“200 Actions” Service Projects
October 2008-June 2009
At the heart of the Mayfield Senior School celebration will be a community commitment to complete “200 Actions” as a tribute to Cornelia Connelly and her “Actions not Words” credo. The entire Mayfield community is invited to initiate creative projects to make a difference in the lives of others.

Cornelia Connelly’s Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, January 15, 2009
Mayfield Senior School students, faculty and staff will honor Cornelia’s actual birthday with a special liturgy, all-school luncheon, and birthday cake celebration.

Morning of Reflection — “The Spirituality of Cornelia Connelly”
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Barbara Mullen, SHCJ will explore the spirituality of the venerable Cornelia Connelly and its relevance in today’s world.

Cornelian Tour of Philadelphia
May 2009
East Coast Mayfield alumnae and friends may wish to join the Holy Child Sisters on a walking tour of Cornelia’s birthplace and many sites significant to her life.

Click here to learn more about these events and other activities planned by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.

2008-2009

Donor Appreciation Reception
Friday, September 19
6:30 p.m.

Author Dr. Elliot Engel presents
"The Life and Times of Charles Dickens"
Friday, October 3
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation

This event is not to be missed! Dr. Engel is considered an authority on the life and writings of Dickens and is renowned for presentations that leave audiences spellbound. Hosted by the Bellefontaine Society

Homecoming Family Mass & Picnic
Sunday, October 5

Scholarship Luncheon
Friday, January 30, 2009

2009 Benefit — Shades of Green
Saturday, March 14