Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Generations of Faith

There will be NO Generations of Faith on Wednesday, April 7th. The next Generations of Faith will be Wednesday, May 5th.

Good Friday...Stations of the Cross

Father Ben has decided to have Stations of the Cross inside the Church on Friday (April 2nd). He will not need the school children to hold the Stations of the Cross Posters since the Stations of the Cross will be in the Church.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

MAP Testing

MAP testing will be May 3 - 14th.

Uniform Meetings

Students that will be in Kindergarten or 5th grade are invited to attend a short Uniform Meeting on one of the following dates.....

May 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the gym
May 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the gym.
May 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the gym.

Sample of uniforms will be available at the meeting.

Kindergarten Roundup

Holy Name Catholic School Kindergarten Roundup will be Friday, April 23rd at 12:30 PM.

HSA

Just a reminder....Our next HSA meeting will be Tuesday, April 20th at 7:00 PM. The students in grades 1 - 6 will have a short music program that evening.

Holy Name Carnival

The Holy Name Catholic School Carnival will be Friday, April 16th.

Palm Sunday -- The Passion

This week we walk with Jesus through his passion, death, and resurrection. We begin to experience the sacrifice he made for us and how we are also called to give our life for others. Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl has helped us walk with our sisters and brothers who daily take up the cross of poverty. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving we unite ourselves in the one human family that is God's creation.

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday (April 3)...Mass will be at 8:00 PM.

Good Friday

There will be NO school on Good Friday (April 2).

Stations of the Cross (weather permitting) will be outside at 3:00 PM.

Passion/Veneration/Communion at 7:00 PM.

Holy Thursday

Mass on April 1st (Holy Thursday) will be at 7:00 PM.

Pray the Rosary

During the month of April the students will pray the rosary after the 8:15 AM Mass. The intention for the month of April is.....Pray that young men will hear and answer God's call to the Priesthood.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

AR Assembly

AR Assembly will be Friday, March 26th after the 8:15 AM Mass. All our invited to attend.

Good Friday

Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM on Good Friday will be outdoors (weather permitting). Father Ben would like for the school children to help with the Stations of the Cross. If your child would be available to help with the Stations of the Cross please contact the school office by Friday, March 26th.

Fifth Week of Lent

The Lenten call to repentance is matched by the overwhelming compassion and forgiveness of God. The story of the woman caught in adultery shows us that Jesus does not want to condemn us, but rather to place us on the path to a new life. Our prayer, fasting, learning, and giving with Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl opens paths to new life for our brothers and sisters in need.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Fourth Week of Lent - The Prodigal Son

The story of the Prodigal Son helps us refocus on the meaning of Lent. This is a time to change our ways, to turn back to God our Father, and to appreciate and share the gifts we have received. As we begin the second half of our journey with Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl, we remember that we are called to be stewards of what God has given us, and we connect our prayers and fasting with our giving.

Holy Week Schedule

Confessions on Holy Thursday, April 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Holy Thursday Mass will be at 7:00 PM on April 1st.

Good Friday Stations of the Cross will be on April 2nd at 3:00 PM.

Confession on Good Friday, April 2 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Good Friday (Passion, Veneration, & Communion) will be on April 2nd at 7:00 PM.

Confession on Holy Saturday, April 3 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil will be on April 3 at 8:00 PM.

Easter Sunday Mass will be at 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Rice Bowls

Students will need to turn in their offerings from the Rice Bowls on Monday, April 5th.

School Council

Our next school council meeting will be Wednesday, March 31st at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph room.

Altar Server practice

Fr. Ben will practice with the altar servers that will be serving during Holy Week on March 31st at 9:30 AM.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Walking in Sisters Shoes

Holy Name Catholic School turned in $627.90 to the Catholic School Office for the St. Katharine Drexel "Walking in Sisters Shoes" fund raiser.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Sack Lunch

Just a reminder....Friday, March 12th students will need to bring a sack lunch. There will be NO hot lunch or AM/PM buses that day.

Congratulations

The 6th grade students received a First Place ribbon for their vocation banner on Thursday, March 4, 2010. They attended Vocation Day at St. Patrick's school in Parsons.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Third Week of Lent - The Burning Bish and the Call of Moses

Today we hear the call of Moses to lead his people from oppression to freedom. God promises to be with them as they journey to a new life. Our participation in Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl unites us in prayer, fasting, and giving with the millions of people throughout the world who are oppressed by poverty, injustice, war, disease, and lack of education and other opportunities.

Virtus

There will be a Virtus class on Saturday, March 27th at 9:00 AM in the Parish Hall.

Spring Break

Spring Break will be March 15 - March 19th.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, March 11th. Schedules were sent home last week.

First Confession

First Confession will be Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 PM.

Band Recital

There will be a Band Recital on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend.