NEWSLETTER - Holy Family Catholic School
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NEWSLETTER - Holy Family Catholic School
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER MARCH 23 2015 Dear parents, As our Easter break is quickly approaching, I would encourage each of you to faithfully participate in as many of the Holy Week celebrations as you and your family are able: Holy Family Catholic School Mission The schedule below is that of Holy Family Parish. th March 29 Palm Sunday March 30th 7:00pm Parish Reconciliation Service. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive this sacrament as we are obliged as Catholics to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist at least once a year. The Precepts of the Catholic Church are a description of the absolute minimum actions required of Catholics regarding the Church. The Church uses these precepts to remind us that Christian life requires a commitment to prayer and active participation in the liturgy and sacraments. If we fall below this bare-minimum level, we can't rightly consider ourselves to be in full communion with the Catholic Church. Each of these precepts of the Catholic Church is a requirement. Together with the Ten Commandments, they represent the minimum level of moral living. Intentional violation of the precepts or the Commandments is a grave matter, meaning a mortal sin. The Precepts You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor. We must "sanctify the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord" (Sunday), as well as the principal feast days, known as Catholic holy days of obligation. This requires attending Mass, "and by resting from those works and activities which could impede such a sanctification of these days." You shall confess your sins at least once a year. We must prepare for the Eucharist by means of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). This sacrament "continues Baptism's work of conversion and forgiveness." You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. (continued on next page) Holy Family Catholic School is an educational ministry of Holy Family Catholic Church serving students in early education through eighth grade. Our mission is to inspire our students, through word and example, the beautiful Gospel message of Jesus Christ; in a supportive and caring learning environment where each child is encouraged to strive for academic excellence and grow in faith, knowledge, and love. "Go forth and teach all nations . . . teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28: 19,20 (continued from previous page) Thursday, April 2, Holy Thursday: Confessions @ 11:00am to noon & 4:00pm to 5:00pm The Mass of the Last Supper @ 7:30pm Friday, April 3, Good Friday: Today is a day of fasting and abstinence. (Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age or older; one full meal and two other meals which do not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. Today no meat is allowed). Confessions @ 11:00am to noon & 4:00pm to 5:00pm Solemn Good Friday Liturgy Commemorating the death of Christ @ 3:00pm Divine Mercy Novena (more on next page) Living Stations of the Cross @ 7:30pm Saturday, April 4, Holy Saturday: Confessions @ 4:00pm to 5:00pm Easter Vigil @ 7:30pm Sunday, April 5, Easter Sunday Masses: 7:45am, 8:45am , 10:30am, 12:15pm & 6:00pm I wish you and your families the blessings of this holy season and that of our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless, Sister Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F. Sister Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F. MARCH SCHEDULE OF LENT/ EASTER LOCAL SERVICES MARY QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE SHRINE www.maryqueenoftheuniverse.org ST. JUDE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH www.saintjudechurch.org MARCH CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Monday-Thursday; March 23-26: SPRING BOOK FAIR Wednesday, March 25: Parents in Prayer—Daily Chapel @ 7:50am before 8:30am mass Friday, March 27: Presented by Grade 8 Living Stations of the Cross @ 12:30pm PLEASE RETURN RICE BOWLS THIS WEEK! SPRING BREAK MARCH 30th-APRIL 10th School Resumes Monday, April 13th REMEMBER WEAR YOUR SUMMER UNIFORM (skorts/shorts) See Parent/Student handbook for more info Prayer Intentions Please pray for the repose of the soul of… Christine Kortte, great grandmother of Katarina, 7A & Annaliese, 4A The two uncles of Ashley White, PKB, who are being deployed to Afghanistan. We pray for them and all the brave men and women who fight for our freedom. May they be safe in their mission to defend our country. May God’s hands bring healing and strength to... Aunt of Eden & Grace Cowan, KA & 3B who continues her battle with cancer Sophia Gissoni, grandmother to Bella Fogarty, 6A, who is recovering after shoulder surgery May God’s loving hands be with them... THE POWER OF PRAYER From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement and support towards my Mom and family during this difficult time. I am in peace knowing that Mami is not in pain and suffering anymore. She is in heaven with my Dad and brother Jose in the arms of our Heavenly Father. A new angel watching over us. I had the blessing of spending the last five days of my Mom's life in the hospital with her. Time I spent reflecting about life, praying, thanking her for everything she did for me and my family, and the love she gave to all of us and everyone she met. Particularly, her last night; I played her all night long Christian Music and the Divine Mercy Chaplet song. I can honestly say that I felt the love of God in that room embracing the two of us with His Mercy. It was a peace and tranquility that only God can give us. Thank you again and I will be eternally grateful! Love and blessings, Mari Testape– HFCS family alum PVE FAMILIES: Madison Lester & Annalise Blomberg3A Kaitlyn Hartmann–3B Catherine McNeilly-5A Caden Burr–5B Blessing Cup: 3/10 & 3/17 Daniel Daccache-4A Sophia Senior Padula--4B Emily Wood-4A Natalia Hoebbel-4B HFCS WEEK IN PICTURES St. Patrick’s Day SISTERLY LOVE! Thank you to Sister Noreen, Sister Dorothy, Sister Margaret, and Sister Shirley for their guidance and love throughout this week! Focus 11 is a five-day event that offers students the opportunity to learn about religious life and what God is calling them to do. More than 1,750 Catholic school students and several hundred public school students attended the 2015 event held last week at HFCS! FOLLOWING OUR FAITH Joseph Barr, Parker Thompson, Meredith O'Malley & Carson Chorney pictured serve 5pm mass with Bishop John Noonan. DIVINE DEMONSTRATIONS Alex Atkin and Miabella Adderlini, KB put their artistic abilities to good use! STUDENT SCIENTISTS IN 6A CONDUCT WEATHER INVESTIGATIONS KB LEARNS ABOUT TEETH FROM DENTIST, DR. ORLANDO KB LEARNS ABOUT PINWHEELS & WIND POWER HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL June 8th-12th: Soccer camp June 15-19th: Science Invention Camp ($220/week) June 22th-26th: Fun & Fitness camp July 6th-10th: Basketball (AM) & Dodgeball (PM) camp July 13th–17th: Fun & Fitness camp Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm $150 1/2 day available 9am-12pm MAGIC BASKETBALL CAMPS or 1-4pm $100 June 15th-19th June 15th-19th June 29th-July 3rd WE NEED YOU! July 20th-July 24th Adult volunteers needed http://tnbabasketball.com/programs/magic/? event=2015-magic-summer-basketball-camps- MARK YOUR CALENDARS [email protected] CHESS CAMP—July 6-10th More info coming MORE REGISTRATION INFO IN NEXT NEWSLETTER & UPCOMING EMAILS KUDOS O R N E R FATHER ENNIS HOSTS PIZZA PARTY FOR WINNERS OF THE SOUPER-BOWL FOOD COLLECTION CONGRATS TO MRS. EGAN & MRS. SENIOR’S CLASS! TOP DONOR AUBREY PECOTA, 1B CONGRATULATIONS! Joseph Barr and Michael Davies took home a bronze metal at the OARS Regatta in the 8+ boat, 1000 meter race at Turkey Lake park. The Lions Den Girls & Boys Volleyball Schedule Monday March 23, 2015 Thursday, March 26, 2015 4:30 JJV-Girls @HR (Kissimmee) 4:30 JJV-Girls@ SMMag (Alt Springs) 5:30 V-Girls @ HR (Kissimmee) 5:30 JV-Girls @ SMMag (Alt Springs) 4:30 V-Boys @ SJV (Orlando) 5:30 JV-Boys @ SJV (Orlando) Saturday, March 28, 2015 9am JV-Girls @ SA (Orlando) Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10am V-Girls@ SA (Orlando) 5:30 JV-Boys @ HOME 11am V-Boys @ SA (Orlando) 6:30 V-Boys @ HOME FRIDAY, MARCH 27th— SCHOOL GYM