HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-January 4, 2007 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Family Celebration of the Epiphany

After the excitement of Christmas, it might be helpful for the members of the family to gradually return to their everyday lives. A small Epiphany celebration might make the transition smoother. If the family does not already have Epiphany customs and traditions start some.

Here are a few suggestions:

  • Participate in the Sunday liturgy together as a family.
  • Serve a special breakfast for go out for breakfast.
  • Exchange Epiphany gifts that are of a spiritual nature, such as a Bible, prayer book, prayer book, prayer journal, a religious pin or piece of jewelry, or a Bible coloring book or story book.
  • Visit the church where family members were baptized, confirmed or married. Visit with god parents or sponsors.

Every child is a unique and unrepeatable gift of God.

Friday, Jan. 5  

  • First Friday Mass (dress uniform)

Sunday, Jan. 7  

  • Epiphany of the Lord
  • We celebrate the Magi’s journey to see the Christ Child.

Monday, Jan. 8 

  • Baptism of the Lord

Tuesday, Jan. 9 

  • Gr. 6 Field Trip
  • 7:30 p.m. Booster Club Mtg. Library

Wednesday, Jan. 10 

  • January Jean Day – Bring $1.00 and wear your jeans with your school shirt. Proceeds are used to purchase Jog-A-Thon prizes for the kids.

Thursday, Jan.11 

  • Double Bag Lunch
  •  “Celebrate Mass” The PTG invites you to an evening of faith formation
     designed just for our school parents by Sr. Mary Mackessy. This evening is meant to touch your heart. Don’t miss it.

Epiphany of the Lord - Year C
January 7, 2007

Read Sunday's Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12.
Gospel Summary
The wise men from the East came to Jerusalem and asked where they might find the child who was King of the Jews. Herod was concerned about this birth, and asa result had worked up the total population of Jerusalem as well. To the wise men, he acted as though he wanted, like them, to go and worship this child. He asked thewise men to figure out where the child was and then come back and tell him. Of course, we know that in his heart, Herod only wanted to destroy Jesus. We also know that nothing can be hidden from God, who knew Herod's heart. God sent anangel to the wise men in a dream and told them to go home a different way and avoid Herod.

Reflection for Families
Children love this story because it's filled with things they treasure: gifts, adventure, danger, mystery. Through these elements, Matthew has made it clear that the magi are foreigners (of the Gentile world in Matthew's day). It is reassuring for us to know and to help children come to understand that God welcomes all people of the world to the family of God, by our Baptism, we are part of a family of faith, and as parents, we spend our lives leading our children in that faith and demonstrating to them how we live our own faith.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
There are many people, opportunities, and circumstances that guide our families. Talk together about what stars lead you as a family. Continue the discussion by reflecting on what gifts you have to offer Jesus. Help your children remember that what we give to others is what we give to Jesus. How will your family share your gifts for Jesus?
 
Discussion Starters
1. The greatest gift our family has been given is ...
2. I know how the magi must have felt because once we went somewhere and had no idea where we were going. The best lesson I learned from the magi and my experience was . . . I am not always quick to accept the foreigner, but I will use God's example by ...

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SPOTLIGHT KID’S THEATRE – A new after school program is coming to HNM Jan. 17th. This seven week program gives students the chance to utilize and improve their speaking skills, critical thinking and self-confidence by practicing and performing extremely fun theatre games. Using improvisational activities, all ages of students will get up into the spotlight in a safe and exciting environment.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2007-08 – Please note the following changes on your school calendar. Registration will be sent home Thurs. March 1st rather than Feb. 15th and will be due on or before Thurs. March 15th. Next year’s Pre-K will have the Pre-K Session from 7:55 – 11:45 or the Full Day Session from 7:55-3:00 (12:30 on Fridays and minimum days). There will not be an Extended Care Session offered.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES – Feb. 15-16th. Sign ups will be available outside the school office beginning Jan. 10th. Please sign up for a conference only with your child’s homeroom teacher. In grade 4-8th  children need to attend this meeting.

HNM SCHOOL PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN SREENING – Sat., Feb. 10, 2007. Students entering Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2007.  Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2007. Please call 909-542-0449 ext. 224 for information on Fall enrollment for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8.

DAMIEN OPEN HOUSE & PLACEMENT TEST – Open house:  Sat., Jan. 20, 2007 @11:00 a.m.
Placement Test: Sat., Jan. 27, 2007 @ 8:00 a.m.  Summer School: June 25 – July 27, 2007.

 

 
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