Registration For 2010-2011

   Registration packets will be sent home on Thursday, March 4th. At that time a non-refundable registration fee of $160 per student is required payment. All tuition payments for 2009-2010 must be current. The $350 net fundraising commitment and the hours requirements must be completed by May 7^th.

First Sunday of Lent - Year C
February 21, 2010
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 4:1-13.

Gospel Summary
Each year, at the beginning of Lent, the lectionary has us hear the story of the devil tempting Jesus in the desert. This year we hear Luke's version. Following his baptism, Jesus went out into the desert for forty days during which time he ate nothing. Knowing that Jesus would be hungry, the devil tempted him to turn a stone into bread. When Jesus did not, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the earth, promising Jesus all the glory and power of them if Jesus would worship the devil. Again Jesus refused. Finally, Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple in Jerusalem and told him to jump because God's angels would save him. Jesus refused each of the three temptations by quoting scripture from the book of Deuteronomy thus making clear his obedience to God.

Reflection for Families
Sometimes we think only of the divinity of Jesus and forget how difficult these temptations must have been for the human Jesus. We face far lesser temptations every day and some we resist while others we give in to. When we think of obedience like daily exercises, it becomes habit and we condition ourselves to obey God. Through our example and guidance, parents can help their children to do the same thing. If the temptations are hard to resist, we know Jesus understands our difficulty because he went through a similar experience. He will be there for us when we ask for his help.

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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:Feb.19 Hosted by the Guadalupana Society, Feb. 26 Hosted by Eucharistic & Liturgy Ministries, 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

Congratulations  to Jackson, Victor,  Joseph, Dominic & Tino.. They will be receiving their first Light of Christ Religious Emblem from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting under the guidance of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @ the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sun., Feb.21^st. The Light of Christ program includes five different emblems, each with their own goal, the first being for the scout to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.

BOYS’ VARSITY VOLLEYBALL COACH – We are accepting applications for the boys’ varsity volleyball coach.

The season runs from March-May. The coach must be knowledgeable in volleyball, work great with kids, and be available during the week @ 3:00 p.m. Practices/games are usually three days during the week from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Contact Miss Gallego @ 909-542-0449 ext. 273.

WORLD MATH DAY IS HERE – IT BEGINS NOW! – Students play at home & at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds & students can play up to 500 games, earning points for each correct answer. Students can practice until March 3^rd. March 3^rd will be the final day, the day we compete with the world! For more information go to www.worldmathday.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 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 12^th @ 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

THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION TUITION AWARDS PROGRAM 2010-2011 – provides partial tuition assistance to qualifying students. For an application, please contact Mrs. Kuzmickas. Applications are due to Mrs. Kuzmickas on or before March 2.

“CIRCLE OF FRIENDS” LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION – to benefit the Sisters of Saint Louis Retirement Fund, will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 11AM  Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road.  Luncheon tickets are $75 & all proceeds from the Silent Auction & Rafffle Baskets support the Sisters of Saint Louis Retirement Fund. Come help us celebrate the women who have given so much for so long to HNM School.  Please call Chris Osborn at 818-703-5091 for tickets and reservation information.

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. 25^th @ 7PM 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

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