HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-March 6, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Thurs. Mar. 6

  • PTG Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Rm. 5

Fri. Mar. 7 

  • First Friday Mass (dress uniform required)
  • Lenten Soup Night, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Faculty room

Sat.-Sun. Mar. 8-9 

  • Paper Drive

Tues. Mar. 11 

  • Booster Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m. – Library

Wed. Mar. 12 

  • Grades Pre-K, 3 and 6 field trips
  • Stations of the Cross, 2:00 p.m. (Please note the change in time this week.)
    Please also respect our parish policy of no photography in the church. 
    Thank you very much!

Thurs. Mar. 13 

  • Grades K and 1 field trips
  • Parent Sacrament Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Day Chapel

Fri. Mar. 14 

  • Mass (dress uniform required)
  • Jog-A-Thon rally
  • End of First Trimester
  • Lenten Soup Night, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Faculty room

 

WE COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT…

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The Dinner Dance last Saturday was an extraordinary evening for our school and everyone who attended had a great time. We thank Jean Pierce, and the Dinner Dance committee: Brenda Gonzales, Gail MacIsaac, and Patricia Robidoux. What a team! Thank you also to our 8th grade students and alumni who help at the event, to Aracely Zavala, Claudia Aragon, Kathy Byrum, Becky Cannone, Catherine Giors, Kristina Giuliano, the Room Parents, Heather Hoynes, Lulu Lozano, Bob Birgen, Rosemary Castillo, Michelle Cote, Denise Garcia, Eileen Glenn, Andria Leahy, Natalie Ortiz, Lucy Segura, Elenor Silva, Desiree Trebilcock. WOW!We are filled with gratitude to everyone who attended, to our very generous sponsors and donors, to all those who purchased a silent or live auction item, and to everyone who helped us with the classroom treasures.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 
March 9, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, John 11:1-45

Gospel Summary
In this Gospel, John tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The story is significant because it is likely that his action was his last miracle before Jesus began the journey toward his own death. Jesus was called to Bethany to save his friend, but instead waited several days to return. This action confused Lazarus' sisters, Mary and Martha, because they knew that Jesus could have healed their brother. Jesus used the incident to strengthen the faith of Mary, Martha, and all who believed. He made sure that Lazarus was raised from death so that the people could witness God's glory.

Reflection for Families
The healing power of Jesus brings new life to all of us. Are there some things in our lives that cause us to die to others? Perhaps we are impatient, ungrateful, critical, or quick to anger. Maybe we're proud, boastful, or envious. Jesus promises us new life if we trust in him and allow our actions to follow his ways.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
If there are members of your extended family who have died, share with one another what this passage might mean for them. What hope does the reading give us for ourselves and for our loved ones? How does new life that we can see this spring help us know what Jesus promised? As you did last week, bring some symbols of God's promise to your prayer table.

Discussion Starters
1. The best example I saw of the new life Jesus promises was…
2. Like Mary and Martha, my faith was strengthened when…
3. This story brings me hope because…


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Family Life Program– This week we will be on Lesson 1 (Grades K-8). Our focus is Creation/Created in God’s Image.Please use your Family Resource Book to share with your child(ren) what they are learning in school.

Circle of Friends luncheon and silent auction benefiting the Sisters of St. Louis Retirement Fund-

Sunday March 9, 2008, at the Woodland Hills Country Club. For more information, contact Chris Osborne at

(818) 703-5091.

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)

Holy Childhood Association (HCA)– Please remind your children to contribute to HCA through their Lenten boxes.Maybe they will choose not to buy a candy at the store, a toy, or an extra snack this week.These are choices which our brothers and sisters in Papua, New Guinea do not have.We can make a difference in the lives of others by sharing our blessings.Boxes will be collected the week after we return from our Easter break.Thank you.

Spanish Explorers– It is not too late! You can still sign up for Spanish classes.The classes will be held from 3:05 – 4:05 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Mar. 11, 18, and Apr. 1, 8, 15.The fee is $70/child.Please come into the office for a registration form or call Spanish Explorers at (714) 990-2749, for more information.

 

 
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