HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-February 14, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Fri. Feb. 15

  • Mass (dress uniform)
  • Catholic Education Tuition applications due
  • Lenten Soup Night @ 7-8:30 p.m. Rm. 5

Sat. Feb.16 

  • Pre-K & K screening

Mon. Feb. 18 

  • Presidents’ Day – No School

Tues. Feb. 19 

  • School Mass with Fr. Ken Densy @ 1:30 p.m.
  • Fr. Ken is the coordinator of the Holy Child Association for the Archdiocese and will talk to the kids about the missions. Please come early and join us for Mass.. (No dress uniform required).
  • School Board mtg. @ 7:30 p.m. Rm. 5

Wed. Feb. 20 

  • Stations of the Cross @ 2:15. Please come early and pray with us.

Thurs. Feb. 21 

  • P.T.G. General Meeting @ Faith Lutheran Church @ 7:30 p.m. Mrs. K. will give a report on schoolwide ITBS and ACRE scores and the PTG will explain a change in our SCRIP program for 2008-09.

Fri. Feb. 22 

  • Gr. 7- 8 dance @ 7-9 p.m. in Gr. 8 

10 Things to Say to Your Child

  1. You are made in God’s image and within you there is a spark of the divine.
  2. On the day you were born, I thanked God,and I’ve been giving thanks ever since.
  3. You are my beloved child. Nothing you can ever do will change that.
  4. Behave as if Jesus is walking beside you,and your mother is looking over your shoulder - because they are.
  5. God forgives you and so do I.
  6. In the entire world there is no one who desires your happiness or loves youmore than your parents.
  7. Convince me that what you want to do is not harmful to your health or morals.
  8. Behave yourself, I don’t want to have tocome and save you.
  9. When you pray, listen to what God is asking you to do.
  10. You are a blessing to me and to ourwhole family.

Second Sunday of Lent
February 17, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, Matthew 17:1-9

Gospel Summary
The second Sunday of Lent always gives us an account of the transfiguration. Jesus asked Peter, James and John to go with him to the mountain top. While they were there, Jesus was transfigured and became dazzling white before them. Along with Jesus stood Moses and Elijah. The voice of God announced that Jesus was his son and that all should listen to him. The disciples were frightened, but Jesus calmed them. When Peter, James and John looked up, Jesus was the only one left . . . the one to whom we need to listen.

Reflection for Families
Children adapt to change. They love the excitement of something new. As parents, however, we'd like to slow down the changes we see - changes in our community, our jobs, government, and even the changes in our growing children. As it was for the disciples, it's hard sometimes for us to understand and accept things changing in front of our eyes. However, change and constant motion are part of the divine plan as we journey to God. Today, instead of digging in our heals to slow the change, try lightening your heart as a child and accept with joy, the changes you face.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Consider your community, family, relatives, and people at work or school. Who is struggling right now because of a recent change? How is this change darkening their world? Once you have identified the person (or people) and their situation, think of one way as a family you can be a light to them. Our action is our response to listening to Jesus.

Discussion Starters
1. I know the reason I am reluctant to accept change. The reason is . . .
2. One action I will take this week to better accept change is . . .
3. I witnessed a kind of transfiguration when . . .  


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HNM Celebrates 50 Years “Remember The Past and Celebrate the Present” –If you have not sent in your RSVP, please do so today. To donate an item or volunteer your time, please contact Jean Pierce, Dinner Dance Chair

@ 909-592-6032 or jeanpierce@linkline.com.

Parent/Teacher Conferences-Feb. 27-28. Sign up forms are in the school office if you missed it during Open House. Please note these conferences are only with the homeroom teachers and students in grades 4-8 are requested to attend.

Track Coach – We are looking for a Track Coach for grades 3-8. Contact Ms. Chambers @ 909-542-0449

ext. 231 for information.

Circle of Friends luncheon and silent auction benefiting the Sisters of St. Louis Retirement Fund- Sunday, the 9th of March, 2008 @ The Woodland Hills Country Club. For more information contact Chris Osborn @ 818-703-5091.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

The visit of accreditation team was very positive and culminated with an excellent report. They highly commended both our educational program and climate of our school. We congratulate the faculty and staff, the children, and you, the parents, on this important achievement! Thank you, thank you to many parents who helped us last week with hospitality and yard duty, and just whatever we needed.Special thanks to Heather Hoynes ! Mrs. K. will share the highlights of the report at the PTG meeting on Feb. 21. The report is also available in the school office if you would like to read it.

 

 
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