The Piarist Fathers will have two seminarians arrive at St. Helena from Puerto Rico in early June for a four-week English emersion experience. We are now looking for volunteers to assist them in Conversational English for one or two days a week for a one to a one-and-a-half hour evening session. If you are interested in assisting, please contact either Fr. Nelson or Fr. David and let us know of your availability.

This year, Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature enacted the nation's first tuition-free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship. The Scholarship is available to students enrolled at SUNY or CUNY school for the fall of 2017.    In order to apply, students must: • Be residents of New York State • Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program • Take 30 credits per year and make progress towards graduation • Maintain good academic standing • Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate's Degree in two years or a Bachelor's Degree in four years The program goes into effect immediately, and is available for students whose families earn up to $100,000 annually beginning in the fall 2017. The application will be available June 7. Visit www.hesc.ny.gov to learn more, and text COLLEGE to 81336 for updates.