Holy Name of Mary School
… The Catholic education that both my children received gave them the confidence not only to pursue their dreams, but to be successful. … The value of the fundamental Catholic education for my children at Holy Name of Mary is the success story of only two out of so many who have benefited from all that Holy Name offers, teaches and believes.
Joan Chung
From the Principal's Desk - March 2010
Press Release - Holy Name of Mary Family Festival 2010
Fall Enrollment 2010-2011 School Year
Holy Name of Mary School - WE'RE IN THE NEWS!
Farewell Sr. Philomena
Teacher Appreciation Day - February 3, 2010
HNM Family Bulletin - March 4, 2010
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Thurs., March 4 |
VIRTUS Training – 6:00-9:00 p.m. – Kindergarten rm.
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Fri., March 5 |
First Friday Mass (dress uniform) Jog-A-Thon Kick Off End of 2nd Trimester Lenten Soup Night 6:00 p.m.
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Sat., March 6 |
Academic Decathlon
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Tues., March 9 |
Gr. 8 Field Trip
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Wed., March 10 |
Gr. 1 Field Trip Stations of the Cross @ 2:15 p.m.
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Thurs., March 11 |
Double Bag Lunch Non uniform day for those who participated in Feb. Paper Drive First Holy Communion Parent mtg. – 6:00 p.m. in Day Chapel (Last name A – L) Family Reading Night 5:00-7:00 p.m. Library
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Fri., March 12 |
Mass (dress uniform) Report Cards issued to grades 1-8 Lenten Soup Night 6:00 p.m.
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Sat., March 13 |
Track Meet @ Damien High School Paper Drive
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Third Sunday of Lent - Year C - March 7, 2010
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 13:1-9.
Gospel Summary
In ancient times, people thought death was the result of sinfulness. The crowds asked Jesus if that was true. He replied that it was no more true than the contrary: People lived because of righteousness. The point Jesus did make, however, was that repentance was necessary and necessarily immediate. Jesus then gave the people an illustration of a fig tree that had not produced fruit for three years. The vineyard owner wanted the tree cut down, but the gardener promised to aerate and fertilize it for one more year. If, by then, it did not bear fruit, the gardener would cut it down. Some scholars think the three years of no yield correlate with Jesus' three years in ministry, but the main point is that with nurturing, all may come to bear fruit in the Kingdom.
Reflection for Families
Some children worry whether or not their parents will live as long as the child needs them basically forever! But often, parents worry more that they will someday be a burden to their children. Once in a while, parents know they only have a short period of time left with their children and they quickly take stock of what is truly important and act accordingly. Even without this notice, it would be good to evaluate each day and be grateful for each moment we have with each other.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Make a Lenten fruit bowl as a family by writing down on strips of paper simple tasks that can be done during this season of Lent that bear fruit for God's Kingdom. Ideas might include praying for someone who is sick, or sending a cheerful greeting to someone who is alone. Perhaps you could visit an elderly relative or do something kind for a family member. Each day, everyone in the family takes a piece of fruit from the bowl and tries to accomplish the task written on the strip. (Hint: If you want to make sure the suggestions are age-appropriate, you can use different colors of paper for the children and adults.)
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Soup & Stations
HNM Family Lenten Soup Nights are being hosted by various ministries of our parish every Friday during Lent. The evening is for all ages. A suggested almsgiving of $5 per family will go to support our fellow brothers & sisters in need. The evening will begin @ 6p.m. under the Pavilion w/a soup dinner, concluding @ 7p.m. for Stations of the Cross in the Church.
It is our prayer that everyone attends @ least one Friday night, & our hope that you attend all.
Save the dates: March 5 Hosted by HNM School, March 12 Hosted by St. Vincent de Paul, March 19 Hosted by Youth Ministry & March 26 Hosted by Knights of Columbus
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High School News Damien High School Placement Test Sat. March 20th @ 8:00 a.m. This placement test is for those who were unable to attend the placement test in January. For questions, please call the Registrar @ 909-596-1946 |
HOT LUNCH NEWS – beginning March 1, 2010 the price for hot lunch will increase to $2.50 a day. The price for milk and juice will stay the same.
HNM HISTORIAN NEEDS PICS – Mrs. Anne Casanave, our school historian, is looking for pictures of school activities (especially sporting events.) If you can help, please e-mail your photos to casanave@roadrunner.com. If you have hard copies (that you do not need back) just send them to the school office. Thanks for the help!
THE FAMILY LIFE PROGRAM – all grades are on chapter 1 this week. Please review what your children are learning in your parent resource book.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED - to attend The Twentieth Annual Benefit in honor of The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary. Come and dance to the music of “The Answer,” Fri. March 12th @ The Candlelight Pavilion. Champagne reception 6:00 p.m.; dinner served @ 7:15 p.m. Donation $125 per person. For information please call Linda @ 909-593-5441.
FESTIVAL NEWS
The Beer Garden/Wine Bar is in need of wine donations. If anyone is able to donate a case of wine (10-12 bottles), it would be most appreciated. If you are interested in donating wine or working the booth, please call Mr. or Mrs. Elias @ 909-596-4545.
The next Spring Festival mtg. is on Thurs., Feb. 25th @ 7:30 PM in the Faculty rm. Please join us if you would like to get involved. We need lots of HELP and there is something to do for everyone.
Spring Festival Boutique is looking for donations of New or Like New items in the following categories: Kitchen Accessories: dish & glassware, restaurant gift cards, linens, cookbooks, etc. Mother’s Day items: soaps, lotions, perfumes pampering gift cards, etc. Faith articles for either religious gifts or home décor Garden items: tools, art, stepping stones, plants, etc. Kids items: First Communion, Graduation, books, toys, etc. All Holiday items. Please call Darlene Capuano @ 909-596-2360 to contribute to our event. Items may be dropped off @ HNM School during school hours. We need YOU to help make this year’s Boutique Spectacular!
Do you have a creative mind? The festival’s boutique is looking for a parent who would like to volunteer to be on the boutique committee, to coordinate one, themed area. If you are interested in helping our, please contact Natalie Ortiz @ 909-596-9867
Got Talent? Come show us! Come for the evening of fun. Perform in our TALENT SHOW at the Festival. Earn volunteer hours for your talent! The Talent Show will be Saturday, April 17th, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. For more information please call Morgan Sternquist at (909) 239-9921.
SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN- HNM School is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school, or driving children to and from field trips or sporting events, must be fingerprinted and Virtus trained according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Be sure to return the livescan form and Virtus certificate to Mrs. Kuzmickas. Livescan and Virtus Calendar
Mary the Blessed Virgin
Mary the Blessed Virgin
The Mother of God, Mother of Jesus, wife of St. Joseph, and the greatest of all Christian saints. The Virgin Mother “was, after her Son, exalted by divine grace above all angels and men”. Mary is venerated with a special cult, called by St. Thomas Aquinas, hyperdulia, as the highest of God’s creatures. The principal events of her life are celebrated as liturgical feasts of the universal Church. Mary’s life and role in the history of salvation is prefigured in the Old Testament, while the events of her life are recorded in the New Testament.
Traditionally, she was declared the daughter of Sts. Joachim and Anne. Born in Jerusalem, Mary was presented in the Temple and took a vow of virginity. Living in Nazareth, Mary was visited by the archangel Gabriel, who announced to her that she would become the Mother of Jesus, by the Holy Spirit. She became betrothed to St. Joseph and went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was bearing St. John the Baptist. Acknowledged by Elizabeth as the Mother of God, Mary intoned the Magnificat.
When Emperor Augustus declared a census throughout the vast Roman Empire, Mary and St. Joseph went to Bethlehem, his city of lineage, as he belonged to the House of David. There Mary gave birth to Jesus and was visited by the Three Kings. Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple, where St. Simeon rejoiced and Mary received word of sorrows to come later. Warned to flee, St. Joseph and Mary went to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod. They remained in Egypt until King Herod died and then returned to Nazareth. Nothing is known of Mary’s life during the next years except for a visit to the Temple of Jerusalem, at which time Mary and Joseph sought the young Jesus, who was in the Temple with the learned elders.
The first recorded miracle of Jesus was performed at a wedding in Cana, and Mary was instrumental in calling Christ’s attention to the need. Mary was present at the Crucifixion in Jerusalem, and there she was given into John’s care. She was also with the disciples in the days before the Pentecost, and it is believed that she was present at the resurrection and Ascension.
