HNM Family Bulletin - September 2, 2010

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HNM Family Bulletin - September 2, 2010

Holy Name of Mary School
Family Bulletin
September 2, 2010

Visit us on the web @
www.holynamemaryschool.org

email us:
hnmschool@holynamemaryschool.org

CALENDAR

Thurs., Sept. 2	VIRTUS Training 6:00-9:00pm - Faculty Room
Fri., Sept. 3	Mass - 8:30am (Dress Uniform)
Mon., Sept. 6	Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Wed., Sept. 8	Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thurs., Sept. 9	Double Bag Lunch Band Recruitment Assembly @ 2pm - All students in grades 3-8 will hear and see the instruments of the band. Parents are welcome.

Fri., Sept. 10	Mass - 8:30am (Dress Uniform)

RENWEB Student Information System

We're getting very close to going live with our new School Management Software, RenWeb. RenWeb give parents the ability to log in and view their children's grades, homework, missing assignments, attendance and behavior. Other features include calendar, announcements and automatic emails. (Engrade will no longer be available.) We are very excited and hope this transition will be a great experience for all. Before we can give parents access, it is very important that we have the correct email address for each parent/guardian that will have access to your child's records.

Last year, we began emailing the weekly newsletters to parents in addition to sending home the family envelope. We have heard from many parents that they prefer the email over the hard copy. The benefits include less paper clutter, and knowing that you can always refer to your email (or our website) if you have misplaced the hard copy. To cut down on time and printing costs, we wish to continue sending the emails and discontinue sending the envelopes home with your child. We are aware that this may be inconvenient to some, so we are giving you the option of choosing your media.

Please complete this Communications Form and return it to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you!

ALOHA

Family Fun Night - September 10th @ 6pm.

Come join the Luau @ HNM (on the basketball courts) with music, games and prizes. Be sure to come dressed in you best Hawaiian attire.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, shaved ice, soda & water will be sold by the Booster Club to support our school athletes. Bring your chairs, flip-flops and hula hooping hips.

7th GRADE ANNUAL CAR WASH

WHERE: Holy Name of Mary Church Parking Lot

WHEN: Saturday, October 2, 2010

TIME: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Organized by the 7th grade students and parents.

As is tradition, the 7th grade class sponsors the 8th grade graduation dinner/dance and this car wash supports that event.

You can purchase your tickets for the car wash in a variety of ways:

*** From any 7th grade student until October 1st.

*** At the school office during September 1 - October 1

*** After all masses on Sept. 18/19 and 25/26.

*** From the 7th grade students and parents the week of Sept. 27 after school from 3:00-3:30pm.

The tickets are $5.00 each

ALL HNM PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO HELP AND EARN SERVICE HOURS FOR THIS EVENT!!!

Contact Dominic Montanez for info (626) 966-1300 day/ (909) 394-3461 evening dmontanez@emmcpa.com

VEGAS BABY!!!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Saturday - November 6, 2010
Holy Name of Mary School Presents
CASINO NIGHT
Ticket Sales Begin at Back to School Night
Watch for upcoming information

ROOM PARENTS NEEDED

Need hours? Get involved and become a room parent. Grades 4th, 5th and 7th are looking for you! Please contact Brenda Borchmann @ 909-592-9607

CATECHISTS NEEDED

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts!

Help is needed with our after school Faith Formation classes for public school kids. Come and explore being a catechist or aide for Grades 1-8. Training and materials provided and the rewards are heavenly! (Also helps you with the school service hour requirement.) Please contact Melanie Bailey at (909) 599-1243 x232 or Melanie@hnmparish.org

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN PARENTS

Sunday School deadline extended!
Holy Name of Mary Parish is excited to offer a Sunday School program this fall for children ages 3-5 (potty-trained)! Classes will meet on Sundays during our 10 am Mass. These sessions will be focused on making a special Sunday church experience for our young children - classes will include prayer, stories, crafts, and music. Classes will start in October and the fee for the year is $75. DEADLINE for registration has been extended to September 15^th! Sign up today or contact Melanie with any questions at (909) 599-1243 x232 or Melanie@hnmparish.org.

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN

HNM School is committed to safeguarding our children. Any volunteers at our school, including driving on 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.

September Fingerprint Schedule

Saint Denis

2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd

Diamond Bar

Friday, September 10

12:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

For appointment call (909) 861-7106 ext. 42

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2640 E. Orange Grove Blvd

Pasadena

Saturday, September 11

10:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. & 3:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

For appointment call (626) 792-1343

Holy Angeles

370 Campus Drive

Arcadia

Wednesday, September 15

12:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

For appointment call (626) 447-1671

Sunday's Gospel

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
September 5, 2010
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 14:25-33.

Gospel Summary
The people in the large crowd that Jesus addressed in Sunday's Gospel were deeply committed to loving and honoring their parents. That's why Jesus' words must have been shocking to them saying that they must turn from their parents (some translations even say hate). The point Jesus wanted to make was that nothing, not family nor possessions, could interfere with a person's choice to follow Jesus. Followers of Jesus were to carefully calculate their commitment. Jesus meticulously helped them understand this process by comparing it to a builder who carefully planned out the structure to be built before breaking ground or to a military leader who calculated the size of his army versus the opponent's. The follower must be willing to pay the price of discipleship before making the choice so that he/she doesn't quit the commitment.

Reflection for Families
This is a hard reading for parents if we take it literally. It helps to understand that Jesus was making a point about how committed we should be if we want to follow him. Discipleship is not something we go away by ourselves and do. It's how we live in our everyday world. It's how we treat our children, our friends and spouses, coworkers, neighbors, and strangers. When we count the cost of discipleship each morning when we get out of bed, we might consider the challenges we will face with people throughout the day. Even thinking ahead about how we will deal with expected issues or unexpected irritations will help us act like disciples. Asking Jesus to help us throughout the day will remind us that we are not alone!

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Have each person in the family cut out a cross from a large sheet of paper and draw symbols on the cross that describe their personal commitment to Jesus. Help family members realize that discipleship is demanded in our everyday lives, at home, at work, at school, in our neighborhoods and community. After the symbols are finished, share your ideas of what you might turn away from in order to faithfully follow Jesus. What kind of planning and foresight does it take for you to do the things you've drawn on your cross?

Discussion Starters
1. One thing in my life that gets in the way of following Jesus is ...
2. One person I know who lives this Gospel and is a faithful follower of Jesus, is . . . and I see him/her paying the price of discipleship by ...
3. As a follower, I think Jesus expects me to ...