On May 12, Pack 523 took a trip to an island on Lake Hartwell. We pontooned around the lake, saw Wilson Island, and seven bird nests on another!

Next, we beached and got to exploring our island. After gathering firewood and starting a fire, the guys enjoyed swimming in the lake. We cooked hot dogs over the fire. Then, it was time for some jet ski rides. Only one of the guys had been on a boat previously, and none had been on a jet ski, so it was a trip of firsts.

Special thanks to Assistant Cubmaster Stu Franklin for captaining our adventure and Mr. Rick Shoolbred for the the jetski rides.

-Submitted by Cubmaster Norm

This year’s theme is “Teaming Up for a Bright Future!” So, get out your football jerseys and pom-poms, and and join us for an evening filled with team spirit!

More details coming soon.

As each day passes, we get closer and closer to our goal of building our children a new school! Above is a photo and note from some of our youngest contributors to our Weaving a Bright Future capital campaign.

Thank you, Alex and Justin!

Pack 523 went to the Bi-Lo Center on Friday, March 30, to cheer on our home team, Greenville Road Warriors, in a tightly contested hockey game. All the boys had lots of fun. Our row was featured on the big screen several times for their enthusiastic dance moves during breaks in the action!

The outing was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Assistant Cubmasters Armando and Michael, Dan Krick and Darryl Wade.

(Provided by Cubmaster Norm)

Pack 523 went on a hike in the woods on Saturday, February 11. We started out by having lunch on the Poinsett Bridge, the oldest bridge in the state of South Carolina. Then we took a hike up a mountain into the woods. It started snowing a little as we trekked along.

When we got a good spot, we stopped and worked on our Bobcat badge, by learning the Cub Scout motto, handshake, etc. We also all learn how to tie a square not, and learned about fire safety. We even used a battery and steel wool to start a fire!

Special thanks to Brian Sumpter of Mack Molding for helping with transportation!

(Provided by Cubmaster Norm)

At this time in the life of our parish, we turn to You with grateful hearts for what we have, and with grateful anticipation for what is yet to be.

Bless us with a sense of unity, a spirit of cooperation and generous hearts.

As we face the responsibilities and challenges of building Your children a new school, grant us diligence, joy in giving, and trusting hearts.

We know there is much to do, and we believe our goals are rooted in Your Word and in Your work.

Please guide us, strengthen us, and bless us with perseverance until your work is done. Bring to completion the good work you have begun in us.

We invite you to view various slide shows from the event:

-Johnny Payne’s Photography

-Don Kilburg’s Photography

-Our Facebook Page

Last Monday, February 13, we hosted a press briefing to share updates of our new school building project. We received an array of coverage from our local newspapers, including a spots on WYFF and The Greenville News.

We’re very close to reaching our campaign goal of $5 million. We’re currently at $4.67 million.

Mr. John Gregory “Daso,” a South Carolinian artist who primarily paints from the memories of his childhood in the South, led the program. Each of our students worked with Mr. Daso to create a unique piece of art that expressed their individuality and heritage.

Working with various mediums, including pastels, watercolors, canvas and acrylics each student was able to create his or her own masterpiece.

Each student at St. Anthony’s also helped to paint a very large 5×6 foot mural entitled “The Journey Begins.” The completed mural will be permanently displayed in our new school building.

The culminating event of this entire program was held on February 17. The students of St. Anthony’s hosted their very own art gallery opening at the studio of Mr. Daso.

The studio, which is less than five minutes from the school, was transformed into a modern upscale gallery, which highlighted all of the beautiful works of art created by our students. The mural was also unveiled at this event.

To view photos from our art show, join us on Facebook!