Newsletter 4.28.2014 www.hfgsglendale.org

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Newsletter 4.28.2014
www.hfgsglendale.org
Sending you our EASTER Season GREETINGS - As a member of the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra (LAYO),
Ferdinand Engel, 8th Grade, who is going to Loyola High School next year, is thrilled to be playing with
students from all over California. It is like a second family where everyone just plays an instrument and works
together to create wonderful music. It is the ideal program for those who want to expand their musical abilities
with people their own age. Ferdinand has had wonderful experiences and we encourage others to share their
love in music at the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra. The group is lucky enough to have a great conductor:
Russell Steinberg. He is passionate about the orchestra and works to raise the bar in order to mold young
children into fine musicians. Every year, Ferdinand and his group play at Colburn Hall (where the pictures
were taken) and are just so lucky to be able to be welcomed to other communities who appreciate music just as
much as they do.
With much gratitude during this Easter Season for Holy Family Grade School and Holy Family Catholic
Church Ferdinand (8th Grader), Fernando, and Sandra Engel
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 4th Quarter assessments can now be viewed through Gradelink.
 Creative Writing Contest rules were distributed. The children were to write poems, essays, stories,
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of their own. Please check the details and expectations set in every grade level.
2nd Grade Parents’ Meeting & Articulation recap was sent out before the Spring break.
8th Graders’ Schedule of Retreat, 8th Grade Life Night with Lifeteen, Graduation rehearsals, field
trips, and end-of-the year requirements will be communicated to all our 8th grade families.
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The Passion Play by 7th and 8th Grade
Narrators
 Daniela Gurrola
 Darryl Buen
Prologue & Epilogue: Samuel Avila
Main Characters
Jesus - Jarred Lima
Peter - Cristian Cereijo
Judas - Kyle Pascual
High Priest - Ferdinand Engel
Pontius Pilate - Allan Gutierrez
Disciples
 Xavier Sosa
 Abram Bautista
 Byron Sandoval
 Ronaldo Romano
 Lawrence Kim
 Raemil Giron
 Mark Ceralde
 Matthew Munges
 Lorenzo Valles
 Daniel Magahis
Witness - Alyssa Camcam
Servant - Sophie Matar
Simon - Theo Viado
Joseph of Arimathea - Nikolai Valles
Religious Leaders
 Julian Alejandre
 Jonathan Alvarez
Soldiers
 Joshua Bamba
 Cody Khoury
 Giovanni Cereijo
 Carlos Rodriguez
 Brian Castro
 Michael Cueto
 Devin Perea
Good and Bad Thieves (In crucifixion)
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Andre Santiago
Justin Danas
Barabbas – Vahag Yeghiazarian
Women
 Mary - Natalia Clausen
 Mary Magdalene - Miara Chua
Other Woman - Monique Tinio
Crowd
 Christine Alejo
 Carmina Capalad
 Trisha Degorio
 Charlene Reyes
 Amy Zelaya
 Karel Aceituno
 Cindy Gotauco
 Catherine Nassar
Weeping Women
 Erika Consebido
 Hannah De Lima
 Felicia De Castro
 Kyla Llamas
 Phoebe Nabua
 Marylu Eapen
 Denise Dimalanta
 Abigail Caringal
 Audrey Caringal
 Drew Wynn
 Kirsten Formento
 Kathleen Pasco
 Deanelly Gonzalez
 Chloe Llamas
 Alethea de Jesus
 Lea Lorenzana
 Gabrielle Santos
 Alyssa Edu
Trailers
 Isabella Peregrino
 Sophia Lee
 Everly Pompa
 Ziraili Martinez
 Isabella Lencse
 Jessica Purino
 Aliyah Camcam
Music/ Special Effects
 Isabella Lencse
 Mr. Tomas Makiling
Lighting - Daniella Gurrola
Over-all Direction: Mrs. Ofelia Ruta
Support
 Miss Ashley Walden, 8th Grade
 Mr. Krikor Kiladjian, 7th Grade
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Congratulations on our 7th and 8th Grade performance of the 2014 Passion Play!
Thank you Mrs. Ruta, for your direction and supervision; Fr. Jim, for your support; Miss Walden and Mr.
Kiladjian, for the team spirit; and, Grades 7 and 8 parents, for your confidence in the children’s ability to
perform and their bounteousness to share the life and death of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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In the hope of seeing Jesus’ rising again, our children attributed Spring to symbolize new life and rebirth; with eggs
known as an ancient symbol of fertility, as well as Easter eggs representing Jesus' resurrection. Our TK and
Kindergarten classes’ had their Easter Egg Hunt. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was celebrated at HFCC’s Holy
Courtyard of Charity. We appreciate you Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Nelson, and Fr. Mike Perucho!
Important for the Weeks of April 28th and May 5th,2014
Sun., 4/27 Divine Mercy Sunday
Mon. 4/28 – Classes resume. We welcome Mr. Richard Albazi, our 2nd Grade teacher-substitute who will
transition with Mrs. Walters.
Tues. 4/29
8:00 a.m. School Mass
Note: Our FHC candidates will assemble and process with the Main Celebrant at 7:55 a.m. They will
wear their First Holy Communion attire. Each candidate will be presented at the end of the Mass and a
special blessing will be given to them by our priest.
9:00 a.m. FHC Individual Pictures by Photo Studio
6:30 p.m. PTO Board Meeting – Jog-a-Thon
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Wed. 4/30
8:00 a.m. Student Assembly, GSA
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. TK / Kindergarten Field Trip to the LA Zoo
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 4th Grade Field Trip to the Japanese Garden, Woodley Park, Van Nuys
Thurs. 5/1 – JOG-A-THON
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 noon – Jog-A-Thon, Parking Lot
11: 15 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – Lunch
12:00 noon – Early Dismissal
Note:
1. FACTS Tuition and ASC due.
2. All parent volunteers are to report to the lead parent volunteers in the Parking Lot or in the GS
Kitchen for their service hours.
Fri. 5/2 Loaves and Fishes Day
8:15 a.m. – Creative Writing Contest winners announced.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.- Shakey’s Night for our Sports Funds (The address is Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, 1133
S. Glendale. Ave., CA 91205. Please support.)
Note: Enjoy the privilege of a non-uniform day by bringing at least 2 pieces of canned food.
Sat. 5/3
10:00 a.m. First Holy Communion c/o 2nd Grade, HFCC
Note: Our 2nd Graders will assemble in the 2nd Grade classroom at 9:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. PTO, Student Council and Kiwanis Club Members will promote our KOR, Keep on Rollin’
fundraising event. Volunteers are to set up and sell tickets before and after the 5:30 p.m. Mass
Sun. 5/4
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Orientation for New Families
6:30 a.m. Mass; 8:00 a.m. Mass; 9:30 a.m. Mass; 11:00 a.m. Mass; 12:30 p.m. Mass, and, 5:30 p.m. Mass
- PTO, Student Council and Kiwanis Club Members will help promote our KOR, Keep on Rollin’
fundraising event. Volunteers are to set up and sell tickets before and after each Mass. In advance, we
thank you for your enthusiasm, time, and generosity. The Grade School is one of the beneficiaries of
these fundraising efforts.
5:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – 8th Grade Life Night with Lifeteen – a major requirement for 8th Grade
Graduation
Mon. 5/5 – Happy Cinco de Mayo! – Recycling Day
Note:
1. We continue to accept Summer School Registration.
2. Spring Concert tickets will be sent home following the number of ticket orders made by
families.
Tues. 5/6
8:00 a.m. School Mass
12:00 noon – Early Dismissal
1:00 p.m. Faculty Meeting
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PLC 6 Principals’ Meeting
5:30 p.m. CSB Meeting
6:30 p.m. PTO Board Meeting
Wed. 5/7
8:00 a.m. Indoor Prayers, Pledge of Allegiance and Announcements by 7th Grade
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 8th Grade Retreat at The Passionist in Sierra Madre
Thurs. 5/8
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. General Rehearsal for Lower and Upper Grades for the Spring Concert
Note: The general rehearsal will take place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. There will be buses to take
and pick up the students to and from the Civic Auditorium. All parent permission forms must be signed.
Fri. 5/9 SPRING CONCERT
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Glendale Civic Auditorium.
Important:
1. All of our students and children below 4 years of age get a FREE admission. The cost of the ticket
is $15 per guest. All ticket sales and income are to defray the expenses in the use of the Glendale
Civic Auditorium to be able to hold all the families and guests of HFGS, transportation cost
during the general rehearsal, program, and other related Spring Concert incidentals.
2. All students will come in their class outfit for the actual evening Spring Concert.
3. Families are encouraged to carpool. There is a $6.00 parking fee.
4. Students should all be seated with their teachers at 6:45 p.m. We will begin and end on time.
5. Let us all enjoy the Springtime songs and dances prepared by each class.
Sun. May 11 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II for
a double sainthood ceremony tomorrow, Sunday, April 27th at the Vatican.
(Prayers after Canonization are now available. Please see the prayers next page. Thanks.)
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Prayer to St. John XXIII
Dear St. John,
Your simplicity and meekness carried the scent of God and sparked in people’s hearts the desire for
goodness. You spoke often of the beauty of the family gathered around the table to share bread and faith:
pray for us that once again true families would live in our homes.
Without outstretched hands you sowed hope, and you taught us to listen for God’s footsteps as he
prepares a new humanity: help us have a healthy optimism of defeating evil with good.
You loved the world with its light and darkness, and you believed that peace is possible: help us be
instruments of peace at home and in our communities.
With paternal gentleness you gave all children a caress: you moved the world and reminded us that hands
have been given to us not for striking, but for embracing and drying tears.
Pray for us so that we do not limit ourselves to cursing the darkness but that we bring the light, bringing
Jesus everywhere and always praying to Mary. Amen.
Prayer to St. John Paul II
Oh, St. John Paul, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the church that you loved
and served and guided, courageously leading it along the paths of the world in order to bring Jesus to
everyone and everyone to Jesus. Bless the young, who were your great passion. Help them dream again,
help them look up high again to find the light that illuminates the paths of life here on earth.
May you bless families, bless each family! You warned of Satan’s assault against this precious and
indispensable divine spark that God lit on earth. St. John Paul, with your prayer, may you protect the
family and every life that blossoms from the family.
Pray for the whole world, which is still marked by tensions, wars and injustice. You tackled war by
invoking dialogue and planting the seeds of love: pray for us so that we may be tireless sowers of peace.
Oh St. John Paul, from heaven’s window, where we see you next to Mary, send God’s blessing down
upon us all. Amen.
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A Letter from Our Volunteer Guidance Counselor
Dear Holy Family Community,
We can all identify those people in our lives that gave us their time, listened to us, really understood us
without judgment, made us feel loved and supported, and empowered us to make effective choices for
ourselves. It was my privilege as a volunteer School Counselor to be one of those people for the students,
along with the teachers, staff, and parents at HFGS. In my 3 years with you, I wanted to see each child as
she presented herself, not as a “problem” that needed to be “fixed”. Through my intentionally adopting an
open, listening posture, students' initial shyness or reluctance often gave way to trusting in me to
understand them as they needed to be understood - which, for anyone, is a deeply healing and
transforming experience. Parents and teachers have expressed that they see a positive difference in the
children that have received therapy, and I feel it is an honor to be used by God in this way to make a
difference in a family’s life.
As I have completed my training hours, however, it is time for me to move on to exclusively focus on my
private practice. My colleague, Stephanie Kisch, will be joining you next year as the new volunteer
School Counselor, and I hope that you will welcome her as warmly as you did me.
Another reason that I am moving on this early in the school year is that my husband and I are expecting
our first child in May! We are very excited and nervous to be first-time parents to our baby boy, and we
appreciate all the love and support that HFGS has already given us for this new stage in our lives.
I can continue to be reached at (626) 325-9318 and at my email, [email protected] for therapy
services. My office is located in the Hastings Ranch area of Northeast Pasadena. Please refer to this
website for more details about my practice: http://sync.org/therapists/g-caroline-seto/
I pray that HFGS will continue to be a loving community of faith that trusts in God to work through
every individual who offers her gifts and talents towards His glory and the blessing of others. Thanks
again to Miss Suelto for the opportunity to be with you. I've truly enjoyed my time here working with the
students and getting to know you all!
With joy,
Caroline Seto
Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
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