Holy Name of Mary School

HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-April 24, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Sat. April 26

First Communion @ 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mass

Sun. April 27

First Holy Communion @ 10:00 a.m. Mass

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO TAPING IS
ALLOWED AT ANY TIME DURING THE FIRST COMMUNION LITURGY.
You are invited to take photographs after Mass.

Excellence in Education Awards 5:00 p.m. @ the Sheraton. Congratulations to HNM Honorees: Kim Golden and Jeremy Byrum!

Mon. April 28

Mrs. Nelson’s visits Pre-K, K and Gr. 1@ 9:00 a.m.

Wed. April 30

TAG DAY
Gr. 2, 5, and 8 Field Trips

Thurs. May 1

Double Bag Lunch
Gr. 6 Field Trip
Gr. 5 “I am Poems” @ 7 p.m.

Fr. May 2

First Friday Mass (dress uniform)

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
April 27, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, John 14:15-21.

Gospel Summary
At the Last Supper Jesus told his apostles he would be leaving them to return to the Father. In Sunday's Gospel, he reassures them and us that we will not be alone. The Holy Spirit was sent to the disciples and is with each of us as a special helper and friend until Jesus returns to us. In the meantime, we continue to show our love for Jesus by following his commandments.

Reflection for Families
When children are orphaned, they often hold on to something to remind them of whose they are. Orphan Annie had a half of a locket, Oliver Twist had a letter, and some victims of the holocaust had smuggled photographs. Even without the physical presence of their parents, orphaned children very much felt connected to their parents. This is the image Jesus gives us in the Gospel as well. He explains that it is the Holy Spirit that is with us and helps us know we are God's. It is this Spirit that guides us to live the way God wants us to. The Spirit comes to us in a special way at our baptism and guides us, even to our surprise sometimes, and helps us follow the commandments of God.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Recall that wind is a symbol of the Spirit. Walk outside and feel the wind. Is it a gentle breeze today or is it gusting? Think about why the wind is considered a symbol of the Holy Spirit. As the Holy Spirit leads us and guides us like the wind, are we gently moved or sometimes does it take a hurricane wind to get us moving? Think of some things your family has been guided to do by the Holy Spirit. Also consider some things the Spirit might be calling you to presently.

Discussion Starters
1. I know the Holy Spirit was guiding me directly once when . . .
2. I have felt orphaned before, but I know the Spirit was with me because . . .
3. I have seen the Spirit at work in our parish when . . .

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A REMINDER: The $350 net fundraising commitment and the hours requirement must be completed no later than May 1^st. Any fees not paid by this date will be added to June payments.

Family Life Program– This week we will finish Family Life.Please use your Family Resource Book to share with your child(ren) what they are learning in school.

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN –HNMSchool is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school, or driving children to and 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. Livescan is free of charge when you visit the locations listed below. Be sure to return the livescan form to Mrs. K after fingerprinting.

Holy Family
1527 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena Friday, May 9th
12:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
For Appointment call (626) 403-6106

St. Stephen Martyr
320 W. Garvey Rd.
Monterey Park Saturday, May 10th
10:00 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. & 3:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
For Appointment call (626) 573-0427

St. Martha
444 N. Azusa Ave.
Valinda Tuesday, May 13th
12:00 p.m. – 3: 40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 3: 40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
Valinda For Appointment call (62) 964-4313

HANDICAPPED PARKING – Please, please DO NOT park in the handicapped parking spaces unless you are handicapped. Thank you!

HNM SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Who: All students Grades K-8 are welcome to attend

When: June 23- August 1, 2008

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with Morning Care available @ 6:30-9:00 a.m. & Afternoon Care from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Registration forms in the school office

The results are in and this year’s Academic Decathlon Team Placed 34^th out of 105 schools! Congratulations to the team and to our coaches, Mrs. Vena and Mrs. Marquez!

Jump Rope For Heart
The “Jump Rope for Heart” event will be on May 7^th from 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in helping with this event please contact Maria Bartelt @ 909-542-0449 ext. 243.

We are sad to announce the death of Sr. Maureen O’Connor S.S.L. Sr. Maureen died on Friday, April 18. We are deeply grateful for her years in education as a teacher and principal. Sr. Maureen taught at Holy Name of MarySchool from 1987-1989. May her gentle soul rest in peace.