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HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-February 27, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)
Wed. Feb. 27
- Parent Teacher Conferences- students in grades 4-8 are requested to attend.
Thurs. Feb. 28
- No School - Parent Teacher Conferences – students in grades 4-8 are requested to attend.
Fri. Feb. 29
- No School - Teacher Inservice- our faculty will be attending the Religious Education Congress
Sat. March 1
- 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance @ Sheraton Fairplex
Mon. March 3
- Dental Program in Grades Pre-K–3
Tues. March 4
Wed. March 5
- Spring Pics
- Stations of the Cross @ 2:15
Thurs. March 6
- DBL
- Pre-K Field Trip
- Non-Uniform Day for Feb. Paper Drive
- 2008-09 School Registration sent home
- 6:00 Parent Sacrament Mtg. @ Day Chapel A-M
- 6:30 p.m. PTG Board mtg. - rm. 5
Fri. March 7
- First Friday Mass (dress uniform)
- Lenten Soup Night
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 2, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, John 9:1-41
Gospel Summary
Using saliva and earth, Jesus made a paste to heal the blind man. The healing became a true conversion for the man, but created some problems for Jesus with the Jewish leaders. Because this healing took place on the Sabbath, the Pharisees accused Jesus of breaking Jewish law. The Pharisees tried to get confirmation of this action from the blind man's parents and from the blind man himself. In the end, the authorities were unable to charge Jesus with any wrongdoing and
had to recognize that Jesus was gaining many disciples.
Reflection for Families
In order for parents to help their children follow the light of Christ, they too must open their eyes.
As Jesus helped the blind man understand, it is not enough to see only with our eyes. We need
also to see with our hearts and allow our every action to reflect this sight. Jesus healed the man
of his blindness, but in the end the man recognized Jesus as the Messiah and worshiped him.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Make an effort today (or sometime this week) to really see God in our lives. This may take some time and deliberation, but take a walk together and look for signs of God in the beauty of nature. Talk about ways God has helped you see with your heart, and suggest ways you can share the
sight of your heart with others. You might bring some of your findings to your family's prayer
space.
Discussion Starters
1. My eyes were really opened when
2. The hardest thing for me about being blind would be
3. The most precious thing I've seen with my heart is
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Family Life Program- All grades will begin the Family Life Program “Growing in Love” next week. Parent handbooks are included in this week’s envelope if you did not pick it up at last week’s PTG meeting.
See’s Candy Easter Sale going on now. All orders due no later than Monday, March 3 to ensure delivery
by March 18th.
Safeguarding the Children – HNMSchool is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school to work with children, or driving to & from field trips or sporting events, must be fingerprinted
according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Livescan forms are available from Mrs. Kuzmickas. The following locations are offering free Livescan services during the month of March. You must call for an appointment.
Tuesday, March 11 – St. Louis of France , La Puente, 626-918-8314
Friday, March 14 – St. Thomas More. Alhambra, 626-457-5302 ext. 39 (afternoon)
Missing Keys? – Check the school office. We have two sets.
Many thanks to Father Ken Deasy of the Holy Childhood Association (HCA) who celebrated Mass with us last Tuesday. He reminded us to share many blessings with those who are less fortunate. Remember that HCA is “children helping children”, and our children make a difference by contributing their personal earnings to the missions. Live a little more simply during lent so that others can simply live. Boxes will be collected the week after we return from Easter break.
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