During the 2023-2024 school year that celebrated Risen Christ's 30th Anniversary, we reflected on our school theme: Every Encounter / Cada Encuentro.
Just as the resurrected Jesus changed the hearts and minds of those he encountered, all of us, in our own way, have walked alongside the students of Risen Christ, helping them in their journey to realize their God-given potential.
It is within every encounter at Risen Christ that we have built a better future for all students. Through God’s grace, we are here today because of you! Thank you for your unwavering support and for celebrating 30 years of growth, community and faith with us.
“For my children, finding Risen Christ was like finding hope. I want my children to be like you, the donors of Risen Christ, and all the servants of God. I hope you will see that in this film.”
Laura Rivera, Risen Christ Parent and Custodian
Laura’s life transformed when she first encountered Christ at Risen Christ Catholic School, where all three of her children attended. She credits her family’s success to God’s grace, the support of Risen Christ, and the generosity of its donors.
Risen Christ By the Numbers
We extend a special thanks to the Aim Higher Foundation for their remarkable contribution of 153 scholarships to the students of Risen Christ Catholic School during the 2023-2024 school year. Since its inception, the Aim Higher Foundation has invested over half a million dollars in scholarships at Risen Christ, making it possible for our students to aim higher by achieving their God-given potential.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
25 Students
60% Attending Catholic High Schools
3 Students were accepted into Countdown to College at Saint Mary’s University
2 Students were recipients of Flaherty Family Foundation Scholarships
“Over these years, we have had the fortune of receiving a bilingual education. Learning in two languages has not only opened academic doors for us but has also allowed us to understand and appreciate different cultures. We thank our teachers, staff, leadership team, donors and everyone who made this educational journey possible. Your support and dedication have been crucial to our success. The future is bright and full of possibilities!”
Julissa, 2024 Graduate & Nicolette Finley Spirit of Risen Christ Award Winner
2023-2024 Financial Summary
PLEASE NOTE: This is an unaudited summary of financial activities during the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Risen Christ is currently engaged with CliftonLarsonAllen for a third-party audit that will be completed in April 2025. At that time, this financial summary will update, as appropriate, and a copy of Risen Christ’s audited financial statements will be available.
Any questions regarding this financial summary and our forthcoming audited financial statements can be directed to Nathan Meehling, CFO and Director of Business Administration at [email protected] or 612-234-8534.
Thank you Risen Christ Volunteers!
Total # volunteers: 74
Total # volunteer hours: 2,239
Using the Independent Sector value of volunteer time in Minnesota ($36.31 per hour in 2024), Risen Christ volunteers contributed the equivalent of $81,298 in time and talent during the 2023-24 school year.
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~ 10 or more years of giving
“ 3 or more years of giving
We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing individuals, community organizations, schools and parishes who gave so generously of their time and talent during the 2023-2024 school year!
CHURCHES
Church of the Holy Name
Church of the Incarnation / Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Church of St. Albert the Great
Church of St. Patrick - Edina
Church of St. Stephen - Holy Rosary
Pax Christi Catholic Community
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community
Saint Olaf Catholic Church
SCHOOLS & PARTNERS
Catholic Tutor Corp.
Cretin-Derham Hall High School
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
DeLaSalle High School
Dougherty Family College at University of St. Thomas
Helen Keller International
League of Catholic Women
Page Education Foundation
Ready, Set, Smile
Saint Mary’s Health Clinic
Saint Thomas Academy
The Saint Paul Seminary
Urban Ventures
Visitation School
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of St. Thomas
INDIVIDUALS
Nancy Allen ~
Carmela Alonso "
Carter Anderson
Neal Anderson
Alexander Avalos "
Michael Bauer
Eileen Bradley ~
Jared Brantner
Connor Brown
Mary Jo Brumbaugh "
Jhonny Cabrera-Martinez
Thomas Cain
Marisol Chiman Arce
Mary Clifford
Shawn Daley
Gonzalo De la Paz
Sean Deichert "
Juan Del Valle "
Mylo Doise
Daniel Dosch
Marilyn Doyle "
Rev DePorres Durham
John Dyson
Cameron Englesby
Jerry Finnerty ~
Christina Flood "
Mayliris Flores "
Lulya Gebreslassie
Rev Joseph Gillespie, OP ~
Timothy Guidry
Jennifer Gutierrez Rosas "
Judy Hardebeck ~
Myles Harnden
Elaine Hauff "
Dennis Heaney "
Juan Linares "
Bill Makens ~
Anna Mazig "
John McCarty ~
Teri McCloughan "
Rev Jude McPeak, OP
Brisa Morales "
Cesar Morales "
Joel Moryn
Mercedes Narvaez "
Cindy Nelson "
Bonnie O'Connor ~
Ryan Olenick
Maria Burns Ortiz "
Eric Ortiz
Marta Pereira "
Mike Peterson "
Mary Ann Peterson "
Mary Pieper ~
Dale Pinio ~
Collin Prom
Andrew Renier "
Brenda Roth "
Rev Leo Schneider ~
Ellen Schuller "
Maureen Soller ~
Peter Spokes ~
Rev James Stiles
Kathleen Strombeck ~
Kevin Sweeney ~
Jane Truhlar ~
Pat Vagnoni ~
Deacon Carl Valdez ~
Al Woodward ~
Kathy Woodward ~
Loie Yaeger "
Steve Yanda ~
Timothy Zappa
Donors and Supporters
We strive for accuracy. If you discover an error please contact the Advancement Office:
Liz Allie, Advancement Associate: [email protected]
Ann Henrich, Advancement Manager: [email protected]
James DeLong ‘95, Director of Advancement: [email protected]
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† Rest in Peace
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Catherine Adamek
Mary Ann Adrian *
Rose Agnew
Eric and Lori Ahlness
Aim Higher Foundation #
Albert W Cherne Foundation #
Linda and Al Alexander #
Barbara and Tran Alfrey *
Lori Allender *
Liz Allie
Beth and Scott Alpaugh
Diana and Juan Diego Alvarado
Marilyn Ampeschetak
Ann and Robert Andersen *
Deb Anderson ^
Teresa Asper Anderson and Joel Anderson *
Mary and Jim Anderson *
Lisa and Richard Anderson
Kristina Anderson
Christi Andringa
Virginia Lupo and John Ankeny
Wanda Anstett
The Arthur J Popehn Family Foundation ^
Nancy Arvila
Pamela and Robert Ashenmacher *
Judy and John Aubert #
Jill and Kerry Audette #
Cindy and Ken Auer
Richard and Megan Austin *
Amy Forliti and Darrell Baggenstoss *
Cynthia Bailey Manns
Barbara Baldwin
Gail and Garhardt Balego
Julie and Paul Banker *
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Audrey and James Banovetz
Eileen and Lewis† Barbe ^
Amy and Tony Baregi
Dorothy Jean Barnes-Griswold #
Mary Beth Barry #
Anne and Gregory Bartel
Catherine and James Barton *
Catherine and Vernon Bauer
Paul C. Behr #
Halie Behr *
Christine Beier
Belton Family Foundation
Elaine Hauff and Doug Berdie *
Mary Lisa Berg #
Adrian Bermeo
Gladis Bernardy
Linda Biederman Hink *
Nancy and John Bierbaum *
Patricia and Dan Biersdorf #
Sue Bitney
Black and Indian Mission Office - Society for the Propagation of the Faith *
Joan and Murray Blackman
Bridget and Derek Blankenship *
Brisa Morales Torres and Gerardo Blas
Stephen Blessing *
David Blessing
Patricia† and Thomas† Blessing *
Vicki and Paul Blum ^
Dolores and Jerome Bock ^
Mary Boe
Nancy and Don† Bolke #
Heather Bonczek
Karen and Terrance Bonertz #
Catherine Borer *
Tonia and Michael Borkan #
Rachel and Patrick Borzi #
Patricia Bowler and Chris Oace *
Tom Davis and Steve Boyle #
Eileen and Timothy Bradley #
Carol and Gary† Brahms
Rosalinda and Barry Brandt *
Bernice and Jeffrey Brandt
Mary and Stephen Briggs *
Joanne and Michael Brosnahan *
Mary Wertz and Neil Brozen #
Carol and Richard Brozic *
Sara and John Buethe
Susan and Leo Bulger #
Burdick Family Fund ^
Kathleen Burke-Scheffler #
Gene and Jean Burns
Kimberly Burr
David Burroughs
Kay and Tom Butler #
Anna-Marie Byrne ^
James Byron #
Yamileth and Paul Campion
Chris Kraft and Nelson Capes #
Carolyn Foundation
Ellen and Ron Carvatt #
Maria Castellanos *
Catholic Community Foundation ^
Catholic Schools Center of Excellence *
Catholic Services Appeal, Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis #
Lyn and Charles Ceronsky
Julie Chalmers
Charity Inc. #
Judy Hardebeck and Bill Cherne #
Elizabeth Cherne *
Church of St. Albert the Great ^
Michael and Ann Ciresi
Brenda Clancy
Clarence J. Hynes and Bernice G. Hynes Charitable Endowment Fund
Deb and Nick Cloutier #
Anne and Joe Clubb *
Ray Ruiz and Diana Cobbs
Molly and Clem Commers ^
Carol Connelly #
Heather Cornwell
Corporate Incentives of America Inc.
Cathy Cory #
M Victoria Costello *
Bernadette Couillard
Joseph Craven #
Maria Crespo Narvaez and Juan Crespo
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School #
Joy Cunningham #
Judith and Bill Cunningham
Jean and James Curran *
Helen and Steven Dahlman ^
Kevin Dalum *
Pat and Peter Dalum *
Lori Ann Darlington
Angela Davis
Rev Jim DeBruycker *
Ellen and Doug Deering
Nicole and Sean Deichert *
Maria Del Carmen Lazcano
Anna and Chad Deley
Mary Berg DeLong ^
Ruth Howell and David DeLong ^
James and Annie DeLong #
Haley Sarff-DeLong and Stephen DeLong #
Carol DeLong *
Barb DeLong
Julie DeLong
Robert and Marilyn† Devereaux ^
Shannon and John Devine #
Davina Van Horenbeeck and Harold Doise *
Dominican Community - St Albert the Great Fathers and Brothers #
Irene and Henry Donaldson
Catherine and David Dooley ^
Cynthia and John Dooley
Meg and Tim Dornfeld ^
Mark Dougherty *
James Doyle *
Becca and Ben Drewelow *
Kathleen Dupre
Justine Eaton
Patty and Ed Egan #
Sharol Eggenberger
Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation, Inc.
Rose Elliott
Sally Ennis
Diane and Craig Erickson #
Mary and Alan Erickson #
Roberta Erickson #
Cecelia and Peter Erickson *
Joan Erpenbach #
Joani and Tim Essenburg #
Mary Jo Fadell
Bonnie Sargent and Frank Fallon *
Karen Farrington
Peter Farstad
Carly and Patrick Felicetta #
Jane and Jim Fennell #
Pamela and Steven Fetzek
Penny and Richard Fick *
Bob Flory and Tom Fidiam *
Filia Foundation
Lynn and Steve Filipas *
Joanne and Patrick Finnegan *
Judy and Gerald Finnerty ^
Robert Finnerty *
Ann Finnerty
Shirley and James Fischer
Sharon Mary Fitzgerald *
Marjorie Fitzsimmons *
Mary Grace and David Flannery *
Ann and Tim Fleming
Eugene A Floersch† ^
Tessa Floersch Johnson #
Dr Cristina Flood Urdangarin and Sean Flood #
Ann Dunn-Foley and Tom Foley #
Jeanne and Edward† Forbes *
Rev John Forliti ^
Kathy and Richard Forliti #
Tony and Deb Forliti
Rita Fox #
Joe Fox #
Robert Fox
Pamela Moss and John Friedlander
Matthew Gaetz *
Ronald Gangl *
Nancy† and Tim† Gavin #
David Geist
General Mills Box Tops for Education *
George & Mary Kremer Foundation ^
Kathy and Jim Geske #
GHR Foundation Inc #
Mary Ann Gilbertson ^
Rev Joseph Gillespie, OP #
Gilligan Foundation ^
Geri and Peter Ginder *
Richard Gladhill #
James Glatzmaier ^
Pamela and Michael Goebel
Sandra and Agustin Gonzalez
Mary and Thomas Gorzycki *
Jackie and Don Grant #
Graphic Options LLC *
Sandra Graybill
John Griep #
Patricia and John Gries
Griffiths Foundation ^
Michael Gross
Linda Gruhot #
Muriel Gubasta
Jacquelyn and Clifford Guilbeau
Pamala and Rick Gunn #
Casey Gutierrez Thomson
Gregory Halbert *
Betty Umphrey and John Hall
Bridget Hall
Mary Jo Hamada
Margaret Hamel
Libby and Bobby Hankey
Robert Hansen, Sr *
Francisca and Donald Hanson *
Sharon Hanson
Carolyn Hartmann #
Ann Harvey *
Thomas Hatton *
Marie and Joe Hauser #
Margo and Dennis Heaney *
Dale Heinert *
Ann and Stephen Henrich
Nancy Ninteman and Robin Henry #
Nancy and Michael Hentges
Marjorie and Wayne Hergott
Danielle Hermanny
Kathleen and John† Herrick #
Jane and Jack Hess #
Patricia Higgins #
Jane and Jack Hilger
Thomas and Mary Lou† Hines *
Mary Hinz
Marlene and Ronald Hoch ^
Frances Hoffman #
Mary and Michael Holmes ^
Hannah and Josh Holwell
Holy Name Council of Catholic Women #
Meghan Bothwell and Chris Holzinger
Bonnie O'Connor and Ron Hopfensperger #
Linda Hopfensperger
Molly and George Hottinger #
Jean Houghton
Ali and Aaron Howe
Sherri and Bruce Hoye
Dr Sue and John† Huber #
Susan and Steven Hulbert #
Marilyn J. Doyle *
Jaeger Giving Fund
Suzanne James
Bernadette and Jeff Janisch
Julie Janssen
Catherine and Joseph Jaszczak
Ruth and Brian† Jennerjahn #
Pauline Martin Jensen ^
Mary and Gary Jeub ^
Elizabeth J. Butler and Todd Johnson #
Nancy and Greg Johnson *
Beverly Johnson
Sam Johnson
Victoria and William Jones *
Renee and Larry Jordan #
Michael Judd
Mary and Charles Jungmann #
Kathy and David Jungquist ^
Rose and Jerome Jungquist #
Kristine Jurgenson *
Don and Mary† Kain *
Kathleen and James Karges #
Jacquelyn Kaufman *
Shari and Kenneth Kawiecki
Michael Keane *
Timothy Keane
Margaret Kelly #
Cindy Kelsey
Veronica Kennealy
Mary and Miles Kennedy *
Most Rev Kevin Kenney *
Kent Family Charitable Trust ^
Patricia and Steve Kilbane
Karen Klein *
Dan Klos #
Barb and Kurt Klussendorf #
Kathryn Knight #
Knights Fraternal Corporation - Bloomington
Richard and Regina Knowles
Koch Foundation
Michelle Koisol
Denise and James Koller
Linda Koloc
Kopp Family Foundation ^
Mary and Kevin Kosel #
Kathy and William Kozlak
Colleen and Gerald Kritzeck ^
Sara and Mark Kronholm ^
LaDonna and Michael Krumholz
Peggy and John Kukankos
Pam and Rick Kunkel *
Marie Kunze #
Kathryn Hoy and Joseph Kurimay *
Kathleen Cooney and Robert LaBombard *
Lucia Lahiff #
Maureen and Kevin Lahr #
Patti Thurber and Greg Lais #
Mae and Hal Lance *
The Landmark Corporation of St Paul #
Phyllis Langfield #
Martin Larson #
Wesley and Mary Kate† Laseski ^
Peggy and Alan Lathrop
Linus Latour
Joyce Lazzeri
Mary Gerry and Tom† Lee ^
Susan Lee
Mary Kate and Billy Leed
Laura Lefebvre
Doris LeMieux #
Patricia Brennan and James Lemmer *
Kathy and Allen Lenzmeier ^
Matthew Lerner *
Anne Leverone
Robert Ley
Mary Jo and Dean Lindholm *
Kathy and Larry Link *
Judy and Richard Logan *
Carol and Paul Longsdorf
Stephanie Lopato
Kathleen and Sal Lopiano *
Carol Lowell
Pam Lund
Maryann and Roger Lutgen #
Mary and Mark Mackmiller
Jolene and John Madden
Cheryl and Patrick Mahin
Diana and Bill Makens ^
Patricia and Jack Mallow ^
Regina and Herbert Mancilla *
Michael Margulies *
Mark & Karen Rauenhorst Foundation
Barb Marquardsen
Ofelia Ponce and Inti Martinez Aleman
Aydee Martinez Velasco
Carole and William Martino ^
Mary Jo Martinson
Dr William and Sharon Maus #
Stephen May #
Karen Maza-Racine
Maggie and Paul McCarrick ^
Linda and John McCarty #
Fran and Mike McCloskey *
Therese and Kevin McCloughan #
Kathie McDaniel
Kari and Steve McDonald
Melanie Ruda and Katia McDonough ^
Rev Kevin McDonough #
Virginia McGoldrick
Lawrence McGough *
Lee and Jack McGrath
Nicole and Chad McGuire
Ellen McInnis
Kathleen McKay *
Jessica and Leo McNamara *
Gayle and Scott Meining
Emily Meisinger
Barbara and Ralph† Menk #
Mary and Chip Michel
Drs Mary Z and Timothy Miley #
Kathy and Frank Miley #
Therese Seidel-Miller and Timothy Miller *
Sandra and Douglas Milroy *
Margaret and Robert Minogue-Heyl *
Val Moeller *
Julie and Michael Monahan
Francisco Montano
Mary Moody
Dr Steven and Cheryl Curtis Moore #
Alyssa and Matthew Moore *
Cesar and Ana Morales
Iris and Ibrahin Moreno
Delia Fernandez and Pedro Morocho
Molly Morton
Shelly and Joel Moryn #
Jesse Moryn
Joanne and Ken Mosier
Lisa and Jared Mountain *
Briana Moynihan
Tricia Muetzel
Kathleen and James Munster ^
Judy Murphy #
Kim Tepper Murphy and Wayne Murphy
Robyn and Ben Murray #
Dan Murray *
Sue Murray
Rev Bill Murtaugh *
Nylce Prada Myers and Jack Myers *
Sue and Dominique Najjar #
Nube Gracielo Navos Nieto
Rudolph Nedvidek
Richelle and Jim Nelson #
Cindy Nelson *
Dayton Nelson
Carol and Michael Nemanich #
Dr George and Ann Nemanich *
Claudia Neuberger #
Eugene Nord *
Beth and Andrew Norine
Sandy and Tom Novitzki *
Michael and Celeste† O'Donnell #
Mike O'Keefe
Erin O'Leary
Jolyn Oelfke
Edward and Kathleen† Ogrin ^
Rita and Ben† Olk *
Barbara Hager-Olsen and Glenn Olsen *
Ann and Jim Olson *
Barbara and Merlyn Olson *
Sandie Oman *
Ann Ontjes
Maria Burns Ortiz and Eric Ortiz *
Tish and Rich Osborn *
Veronica Osorio Gonzalez
John Ossanna
Carol and Bob Ostrowski
Claudia Padilla Salcedo *
Peg and Greg Palen #
Philip Palkert
Joan and Jim Paré
JoAnne and Charles Parsons
Paul and Patricia Curran Foundation *
Pax Christi Catholic Community ^
Marlys Pedric
Marta and Tim† Pereira *
Laurie and Leo Perez
Estefany Perez
Diana Gulden and Jose Peris
Nancy and Richard Perrine #
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation ^
Mary Ann and Steven Peterson ^
Marcy and David Peterson #
Deborah and Joseph Phraner
Physics Force, UMN School of Physics and Astronomy
Dale Pinio #
Mary Louise and Arthur Pivec *
Sara and Zach Pivec
Carolyn and Collin Plummer
Jeanne and Joseph Polaczyk
JoAnn Polanski
Kim and Karl Poncius #
Marcy and Ryan Poncius
Julie and Jerry† Pope #
Carmen Alvarez and William Poppert *
Carmen Grace Poppert *
Premier Bank #
Barbara and John Puleo
Sonia Nivicela and Xavier Puluchi
Nancy and Howard† Punch *
Carol Anne Quest #
Gloria Quizhpi Mocha
Michelle and Joe Rascher
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities, Inc *
Margaret Rasmussen
Loretta and Terry Ratajczyk #
Terri and George Rea #
Phyllis and John Reardon #
Charlotte and Charles Reed
Kelly Regan #
Mary and Patrick Regan *
Lorena Reyes Cruz
Nancy and Thomas Riley #
JuLee and John† Rimarcik #
Mary Ritten #
Ada Rivas Perrin
Laura and Benito Rivera *
Robert and Dolores Buril Foundation ^
Mary Jo and Walter Roberts #
Julie Robertson
Mary Robideau
Rosemary Rocco
Marie and Rick Rodier *
Michael and Hallie Rogers #
Kay and Robert Rogers #
Sara and John Rogers *
Tim Rogge
Mercedes Roldan Rosadio
Marie Rooney ^
Patrick Rouen #
Marina and William Roulis
Terrance Ruane ^
Lucille and Robert Rueff
Dunia and Paul Ruff
Diane Ruppert *
Fran Rusciano Murnane #
Troy Sabal #
Dr Elena Sada
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús *
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community #
Saint Olaf Catholic Church ^
Jerome Sand
LeAnn Sande #
Meri and Brian Santos
Barbara and James Sarazin ^
Patricia and Gary Sauer #
Sauer Family Foundation *
Carolyn and Delbert† Sawyer #
Carole and John Sayer #
Rose and Dan Schadegg
Copper Schadow
Aida and Thomas Schaefer
Peggy and Brad Schafer *
Mary Schell
Sue Schema
Ruth and Robert Schilmoeller
Joseph Schlueter *
Lori LeMieux Schmidt #
Meridean and Eugene Schmidt
Joan and William Schmit #
Mary and John Schmitz #
Judy Corrao† and Milton Schoen *
Marcia Schug #
Jenny and Tom Schulenberg
Ellen Schuller *
Dr David Schultz *
Alicia Schulz Venegas
Catherine and Don Schumacher #
Kathleen Scott #
Patty Seflow #
Marjorie Sehnert *
Nadine Sehnert
Marianne and Richard Seidenstricker #
Sr Marie Herbert Seiter #
Drs Clare and Randall Sercombe
Shamrock Foundation ^
Patrick Shannon
Jeanne Lange and Anthony Shaw
Mollie Anne and Hugh Sherry *
Connie Sias #
Rosemary and Loras Sieve *
Jane and Wayne Sikkink
Susan and Ty Silberhorn *
Erin Sim #
Jim Simon *
Wilson Sinchi
Thomas Sipkins
Beth Nymeyer and Jeff Siple *
Kathleen and Thomas Skelly
Jill Skogheim *
Marsha and Paul Skogheim
Joan and William Slattery ^
Marcia Smith ^
Roxanne and Gerald Smith #
Mary and Thomas Smith *
Society of the Holy Child Jesus
Diana Soller #
Mark Soller
Maureen† and Tom† Soller ^
Sally Sonday-Gaines *
Megan Spitzer
Peter Spokes ^
Gina and Thomas Sprenger #
Emmy and Greg Springer #
Nicole Springer *
St Bridget’s Guild - Church of St Patrick #
St Paul Development Corporation #
Melissa Stadley #
Kathleen and Thomas Staffa #
John Stanek #
Eugene Stapleton *
Rev James Stiles
Virginia Stillwell
Guy Michael Stinson
Elizabeth and Michael Stock *
Susan Stokes
Kathleen and Tom Strombeck #
Patricia and Earl† Stroshane #
Franny Suek
Leila and Joseph† Sutton #
Kevin Sweeney #
Barbara and Robert Sykora ^
Marcy and Mark Syman #
Mary and Jan Tanghe *
Kathleen and Richard Taranto *
Philip Taylor
Jim and Kay Tennessen
The Kelley Family Foundation
Francine and Hugh Thompson
Clarice Thompson-Witt
Paula and Tom Tierney #
Lillian and Michael† Tita #
John Toohey
Michelle Torborg #
Mary and Albert† Traynham *
Phyllis and Robert† Tryon #
Julie Rea and Jason Tufty
Roberta Turner #
Irma Turner *
Nancy and Jeff Twidwell #
University of St Thomas
Pat and Remo Vagnoni ^
Deacon Carl and Gretchen Valdez #
Kevin Valverde
Jerry Vandrovec
Trish and Peter Vanni
Nancy and Ron Vaughn Gallas
Mary Jane Steinhagen and Bob Veitch #
Michael Venegas
Ciara Venne
Yris Amarista and Sixto Vielma Salazar
Fharu Ventura and Daniel Villasana
Mary and Thomas Vogelsberg
John Volker ^
Linda Vossen
Gloria and Gerald† Wahl #
Jean Waldschmidt
Sandra and Prince Wallace #
Walser Foundation
Donovan and Rachel Walsh *
Ann Wanchena
Donna and John Ward *
Robert Warhol
Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels #
Gene and Claudith† Washington ^
Nancy Waters McDonough #
Marsha Waters Ruwe
Rachel and Joey Wedlund
Mary Jean and Richard Weigel #
Betty Weingartner ^
Sara and David Weingartner
Welsh Family Foundation #
Carole and Ray Welter ^
Steve Wenzel *
Patricia and Gregory Wesolek ^
John and Joy† Wetzel #
Dan Wexler
Jane and Jack Whiteford *
Rob Wicker *
James Wickham #
Sr Donna Williams #
James Williams
Christina and Armand Willis #
Diane and Gary Wineman #
Rose and Thomas Winkels ^
Linda Wishart-Post
Joe and Michelle Witchger
Greg Wittman
Roma Witzig #
Maureen and Philip Wixsten
Jessica and Peter Wohler
Shirley Wold *
Sharon and Delmer Wollak #
Kathy and Al Woodward ^
Rev Tim Wozniak ^
Sara and Thomas Wozniak
Barb and Steve Yanda #
Brenda Roth and Jim Youngblut *
Jimmy Youngblut
Geraldine Zachmann†
Thomas Zappia
Susan and James Zechmann *
Heidi Berczyk and Jack Zeta #
Dianne Schmiesing and Victor Zupanc *
Maddi and Dan Zydowicz #
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# 10 or more years of giving
* 5 or more years of giving
† Rest in Peace
Kevin Dalum
Pat and Peter Dalum *
Peggy and John Kukankos
Peter Dalum
Peggy and John Kukankos
Rev Jim DeBruycker
Kathleen McKay *
James DeLong
Fran Rusciano Murnane #
Rev John Forliti
Sandy and Tom Novitzki
Pat and Remo Vagnoni ^
Rev Joseph Gillespie, O.P.
James and Annie DeLong #
Mary Ann Gilbertson ^
Jeanne and Joseph Polaczyk
Terry Hammink
Bonnie O'Connor and Ron Hopfensperger #
Ann Henrich
Audrey and James Banovetz
Mary Jo and Dean Lindholm
Barbara and Tran Alfrey *
Brenda Roth
Mary Jo and Dean Lindholm *
Ellen Schuller
Christine Beier
Kathie McDaniel
Society of the Holy Child Jesus
Bob Tryon
Phyllis Tryon #
Richard and Lillian Vagnoni
Pat and Remo Vagnoni ^
Rev Tim Wozniak
Catherine Adamek
Gladis Bernardy
Gene and Jean Burns
Kimberly Burr
Julie Chalmers
Brenda Clancy
Bernadette Couillard
Meg and Tim Dornfeld ^
Rose Elliott
Karen Farrington
Shirley and James Fischer
Margaret Hamel
Danielle Hermanny
Catherine and Joseph Jaszczak
Cindy Kelsey
Veronica Kennealy
Linda Koloc
Karen Maza-Racine
Joanne and Ken Mosier
Philip Palkert
Deborah and Joseph Phraner
Mary Robideau
Tim Rogge
Jerome Sand
Sue Schema
Meridean and Eugene Schmidt
Guy Michael Stinson
Linda Vossen
Marsha Waters Ruwe
Greg Wittman
Sara and Thomas Wozniak
Thomas Zappia
Barb Yanda
Steve Yanda #
KEY:
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# 10 or more years of giving
* 5 or more years of giving
† Rest in Peace
Tom Beck
Mary and John Schmitz #
Hilary Berczyk
Heidi Berczyk and Jack Zeta #
Patricia Blessing
Beth and Scott Alpaugh
Jill and Kerry Audette #
Amy and Tony Baregi
Mary Boe
Carol and Gary† Brahms
Judith and Bill Cunningham
Mary Jo Fadell
Pamela and Steven Fetzek
Penny and Richard Fick *
Pamela and Michael Goebel
Sandra and Agustin Gonzalez
Mary Jo Hamada
Sharon Hanson
Bonnie O'Connor and Ron Hopfensperger #
Denise and James Koller
Kathleen and Sal Lopiano *
Cheryl and Patrick Mahin
Kari and Steve McDonald
Virginia McGoldrick
Mary Moody
Lucille and Robert Rueff
Meri and Brian Santos
Thomas Sipkins
Maureen† and Tom† Soller ^
Clarice Thompson-Witt
Lillian and Michael† Tita #
Pat and Remo Vagnoni ^
Jean Waldschmidt
Brenda Roth and Jim Youngblut *
Marcia Boehnlein
Joy Cunningham #
Don Bolke
Michael Gross
Joan Butler
Patricia and Dan Biersdorf #
Lisa Ann (Williams) Calderón
James Williams
Father Ron Clubb
Anne and Joe Clubb *
Lisa and Jared Mountain *
Kitty Dolan
Brenda Roth and Jim Youngblut *
W. Robert Dougherty
Mark Dougherty *
Charlotte Downing
Anonymous (1)
Mark Fleischhacker
Anonymous (1)
Eugene Floersch
Tessa Floersch Johnson #
Bob Forliti
Kathy and Richard Forliti #
George Forliti
Kathy and Richard Forliti #
Joseph J. Forliti
Anonymous (1)
Kathy and Richard Forliti #
David Golden
Maureen† and Tom† Soller ^
Kathleen Grambsch
Patricia† and Thomas† Blessing *
John M. Herrick
Kathleen Herrick #
Joseph Edward Kritzeck
Colleen and Gerald Kritzeck ^
Lydia Orstad
Eric and Lori Ahlness
Nancy Rhode
Patricia† and Thomas† Blessing *
Alice Rice
Maureen† and Tom† Soller ^
Thomas Schestak
Marilyn Ampeschetak
James Seiter
Marie Herbert Seiter #
Marie and Herbert Seiter
Sr Marie Herbert Seiter #
Maureen Soller
Deb Anderson ^
Nancy Arvila
Nancy and Don† Bolke #
Heather Bonczek
Anna-Marie Byrne ^
Joy Cunningham #
Irene and Henry Donaldson
Justine Eaton
Sharol Eggenberger
Patricia and John Gries
Marjorie and Wayne Hergott
Patricia Higgins #
Shari and Kenneth Kawiecki
Patricia and Steve Kilbane
Peggy and Alan Lathrop
Joyce Lazzeri
Susan Lee
Patricia Brennan and James Lemmer
Stephanie Lopato
Pam Lund
Regina and Herbert Mancilla *
Maggie and Paul McCarrick ^
Gayle and Scott Meining
Sue Murray
Rudolph Nedvidek
Jolyn Oelfke
Ann Ontjes
Marlys Pedric
Charlotte and Charles Reed
Mary Ritten #
Jane and Wayne Sikkink
Kathleen and Thomas Skelly
Marsha and Paul Skogheim
Jill Skogheim *
Pat and Remo Vagnoni ^
Tom Soller
Maureen Soller† ^
Gerald Wahl
Kathy and William Kozlak
Joann Wineman
Diane and Gary Wineman #
Madonna Wollak
Sharon and Delmer Wollak #
KEY:
^ 20 or more years of giving
# 10 or more years of giving
* 5 or more years of giving
† Rest in Peace
Anonymous (1)
Cindy and John Banovetz #
Patricia† and Thomas Blessing† *
Judy Hardebeck and Bill Cherne #
Elizabeth Cherne *
Karen Farrington
Margaret Hamel
Cindy Nelson *
Jerome Sand
LeAnn Sande #
Sally Sonday-Gaines *
Mary and Thomas Vogelsberg
Sr Donna Williams #
Sara and Thomas Wozniak
Thomas Zappia
KEY:
^ 20 or more years of giving
# 10 or more years of giving
* 5 or more years of giving
† Rest in Peace
Anonymous (5)
Anchor Fish & Chips #
Jill and Kerry Audette #
Hunter Babcock
Maria Bain
Mary Beth Barry #
Susan and Peter Bazil #
Bell Bank *
Benihana
Mary Lisa Berg #
Stephen Blessing *
Breadsmith Artisan Bread Bakery #
David Bromelkamp
Cafe Latte #
Mary Campbell
Louise and Richard Carriere *
Audrey and David Cherne *
Judy Hardebeck and Bill Cherne #
Chianti Grill
Chipotle Philanthropy
Commonweal Theatre Company #
Coordinated Business Systems - Headquarters
DeLaSalle High School *
Carol DeLong *
Annie and James DeLong #
The Depot Renaissance Hotel *
Rick DesLauriers
Gunnar Dockan
Gregg and Cynthia Dyste #
East Lake Liquor Store *
Mayra Figueroa-Bunay
Judy and Gerald Finnerty ^
Yenny Pelaez and Eric Flores
Rev John Forliti ^
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe *
GHR Foundation Inc #
Joe Gilbert
Tom Harrington
Meghan Bothwell and Chris Holzinger
Bonnie O'Connor and Ron Hopfensperger #
Heidi and Carl Horsch #
Ali and Aaron Howe
Susan and Steven Hulbert #
Illusion Theater #
Jester Concepts *
Victoria and William Jones *
Kristine Jurgenson *
Don and Mary† Kain *
Barb and Kurt Klussendorf #
Teri and Pat Kocourek
Jamie and Tim Kocourek
Kathy and Allen Lenzmeier ^
Luci Ancora #
Barb Marquardsen
Ofelia Ponce and Inti Martinez Aleman
Linda and John McCarty #
Kathryn and Terry Miller *
MINNDEPENDENT *
Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Renaissance Festival *
Minnesota State Fair *
Minnesota Vikings Football Club #
Minnesota Zoo #
Mixed Blood Theatre #
Bergetta Monroe *
Shelly and Joel Moryn #
Mary Beth Mueller
Nash Frame Design #
Cindy Nelson *
Ann and Jim Olson *
Dr Pamela Patnode
Pax Christi Catholic Community ^
Nancy and Richard Perrine #
Mary Ann and Steven Peterson ^
Placemaker Hospitality *
Premier Bank #
Punch Neapolitan Pizza *
Raising Cane's
Loretta and Terry Ratajczyk #
RF Moeller Jeweler
JuLee and John† Rimarcik #
Roca Restaurants *
Marie and Rick Rodier *
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Dr Elena Sada
Schuler Shoes
Ellen Schuller *
Science Museum of Minnesota *
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics
Marcia Smith ^
Sociable Cider Werks
Maureen† and Tom† Soller ^
St Paul Saints #
St. Anne's Catholic Church
Stages Theatre Company #
Monica Kocourek and Louis Stefanich *
Taylor Falls Scenic Boat Tours
Total Wine & More
Jennifer Trebisovsky
Pat and Remo Vagnoni ^
Deacon Carl and Gretchen Valdez #
Mary Jane Steinhagen and Bob Veitch #
Fharu Ventura and Daniel Villasana
WEM Foundation #
Mary Jo Wolf *
Kathy Yates *
Brenda Roth and Jim Youngblut *
Yumi / La Grolla
Anonymous (1)
American Family Foundation
Donaldson Foundation
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Wells Fargo Foundation - Matching Gift Program
KEY:
^ 20 or more years of giving
# 10 or more years of giving
* 5 or more years of giving
† Rest in Peace
Allison Boisvert Scholarship Fund
Anonymous (1)
Edward Ogrin ^
John P. and Mary L. Byron Endowment Fund
Rev J Michael Byron† #
James Byron #
Dr. Eleni Roulis Endowed Scholarship Fund
Kristina Anderson
Kristine Devinck
Jessica and Patrick Fitzpatrick
Pamela Moss and John Friedlander
Jackie Grossklaus
Rebecca Heltzer
Dr Sue Huber #
Mara Lepmanis
Deborah Martin
Dr Kris and Steve Melloy
Shelly Ann Moorman†
Shelley Neilsen Gatti
Rosemary Rocco
Marina and William Roulis
Bridgette Smith
Susan Stokes
Michelle Utter
Kathy Heltzer and Tina Welsh
Sr Donna Williams #
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The First Step Toward Success is Showing Up
Two years ago, Heydi first arrived at Risen Christ as a 6th grader. “I was nervous to join a new school and meet new people, but the teachers, staff and students were very welcoming,” Heydi shared, reflecting on her time at Risen Christ now as an 8th grader. She emphasized the importance of positive relationships and entering a welcoming environment, “I instantly made new friends and felt comfortable. Students are taught to never disrespect and always make everyone feel safe.”
Showing up to school for the first day can be challenging and schools in the state of Minnesota are finding it difficult to keep students in the classroom – well beyond the first day. One third of Minnesota students are chronically absent, a state report revealed. Chronically absent students are defined as those missing over 10% of the school year.
The figures are worse for students living in poverty. In Minneapolis Public Schools, 56% of students live in poverty and the consistent attendance rate is only 46%. At Risen Christ, 89% of students live in poverty, but average daily attendance is 93%.
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Bill Makens Recognized with Circle of Light Award
Each year, Risen Christ presents the Circle of Light Award to individuals or organizations whose dedication, long-time support, visionary leadership and generosity have made this school the hallmark of hope and opportunity for the children we serve today.
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, it was our great honor to present Risen Christ's annual Circle of Light Award to Bill Makens for his ongoing contributions to Risen Christ since its inception in 1993.
In 1997, Bill Makens was one of five laypersons invited by Father Ron Clubb, Risen Christ’s Canonical Administrator at the time, to join the school’s first-ever Board of Trustees. A man driven by his faith and passion for urban Catholic education, Bill immediately and generously shared his skills and connections within the business community to benefit Risen Christ’s financial stability, growth and enrichment. This extraordinary group of individuals established the culture of philanthropy surrounding Risen Christ that endures to this day.
During his remarks, Bill reminded us of the importance of never losing faith. Despite many challenges Risen Christ faced over its history, Bill was steadfast in believing that “the Holy Spirit will get us through,” quoting a favorite verse from Psalm 66:
Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;
sing of his glorious name;
give him glorious praise;
Say to God: 'How awesome your deeds!'
A New Bilingual Curriculum
Ms. Carmen Grace Poppert, Director of Academics & Elementary, played a key role in Risen Christ's successful grant request to the GHR Foundation, helping Risen Christ acquire a new bilingual curriculum for the elementary grades.
The new Amplify curriculum is a literacy program, offered in both Spanish and English, that has been successful in significantly improving student literacy. Thanks to our new curriculum, there was a 40% increase in K-5 students meeting or exceeding benchmarks in English by the end of last year.
All School Reunion
To celebrate the school’s 30th Anniversary, Risen Christ hosted an All School Reunion! Risen Christ welcomed former teachers, staff and alumni back to the school to connect, reminisce and take lots of fun photos at our photo booth!
New Mural for the Cafeteria
Students worked alongside Ecuadorian artist Victor Yepez to design and paint our amazing new mural in the cafeteria. The mural features images that hold deep significance for our students: Minneapolis, the city they now live; each of our founding parishes, where many of them attend Mass; and the beautiful mountainous landscapes of Latin America, the home where many of them are from. In the middle of the mural stands Our Lady of Guadalupe, adorned in a veil featuring the vast number of nations representing our students and families. Beneath Our Lady of Guadalupe, many people flock towards her loving heart for comfort.
We are so grateful to the COMPAS Artist-in-Residency program and the Carolyn Foundation for making this beautiful work of art possible!
As we move beyond our 30th anniversary school year, we invite you to watch this short video, to enjoy a glimpse of the numerous encounters we experienced throughout this special year at Risen Christ!