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

October 1-11

• ITBS Grades 2-8

Thursday Oct. 4 

• PTG Board mtg. 6:30 p.m. rm. 5

Friday Oct. 5  

• First Friday Mass (dress uniform)

Saturday Oct. 6 

• J.V. and Varsity Football Tourney @ St. Joseph’s

Celebrating Our Anniversary
Sunday Oct. 7  

• 50th Anniversary Mass @ 10:00 a.m.  We are so-o-o proud of our school.  We’d love the children to be in dress uniform and the parents to wear anything with
  an HNM logo.  There will be a reception and Open House following Mass.

Monday Oct. 8  

• It’s Blue & Gold Day.  Students may wear their festival T-Shirt, favorite team jersey, or anything blue & gold.

Tuesday Oct. 9  

• It’s 50’s Day. Students may wear their favorite 50’s attire or their Festival T-Shirt.  We will have a sock hop on the basketball court at 2:15.  A $1.00 donation is requested for the missions.

Wednesday Oct. 10 

• It’s Ice Cream Day.  The parish will provide the kids with an Ice Cream treat at 2:00 p.m.  Students may wear their Festival T-shirt.

Thursday Oct. 11 

• It’s Jean Day. Students may wear their Festival T-shirt or school shirt with their jeans.
• Minimum Day (12:30 dismissal-No Lunch: NO p.m. Kid’s Club)

Friday Oct. 12  

• No School-Family Fest 5:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 13 

• Family Fest 12:00-10:00 p.m.

Monday Oct. 15 

• No School-Teachers will be working on our WASC/WCEA Accreditation. Please remember to keep us in prayer.

The Month Of Mary
The Month of October is often devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus.  During this month, we honor Mary in prayers and rituals for the very special role she played in the history of our salvation.   In class, your child will talk about Mary with other classmates as we review what we know about Mary through Scripture and our Catholic tradition. 

Take time to talk with your child about Mary.  Recall Mary’s deep faith, her willingness to follow God’s  will for her commitment to love and care for her Child, and her unfailing fidelity to her Son’s mission.  Mary knows what our daily lives are like and loves us very much. 

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
October 7, 2007
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 17:5-10

Gospel Summary
Parents often live this Gospel well. Better than most people, they know what it means to observe without expecting a reward. For many, parenthood is reward enough. Jesus explained to the disciples in this passage that service was a requirement of discipleship. When the disciples asked how they could have more faith, Jesus explained that faith was a gift. Faith is not something we control, but only something we can appreciate as a gift from God. To show our appreciation, however, Jesus demonstrated through a lesson of service how we can show our thankfulness to God for the gift of faith. When we share our faith with others and demonstrate it by showing the love of God to those we meet, we proclaim our gratitude.

Reflection for Families
Parents often fall into bed at night declaring to the empty darkness, no one appreciates all I did today. Perhaps it's the lot of parents to spend most of their years in a state of exhaustion, but when those little legs climb up to our laps and tiny hands clutch our necks in a hug, we don't feel quite so weary or burdened. The smile that crosses our lips shows our true appreciation for God's gift and the service we offer is our gift in return.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Is there someone you know in your neighborhood or family whose zest for life has diminished? Perhaps you know someone who is ill, elderly, or worried. As a family reach out to that person with a phone call, a colorful picture, or a visit. Sometimes people enjoy focusing on something other than their own problems, and your family may offer just the diversion they are looking for.

Discussion Starters
1. The best thing about serving my family is . . .
2. I wish I had more faith when it comes to . . .
3. This week people will know my love for God when they see me . . .

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HOMEWORK CLUB IS BACK IN ACTION - Tired of doing homework? Would you like your evenings more peaceful? Did your child bring home the right books to study? Homework Club can HELP! Beginning Oct. 1 and occurring every Monday & Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 in the Faculty Room. The cost is $15 per session. You must send in the Homework Club Form along with your fee of $15
per session to the health office.

34th ANNUAL WALK FOR THE HUNGRY – Sunday, Oct. 14th a 5/10K Walk in Ontario’s Historic College District 12:00 p.m. registration – Walk begins @ 1:00 p.m.  Call (909) 622-3806 for more info.

HIGH SCHOOL INFO. – Wed., Oct. 17th 7:00 p.m. is High School Information Night @ St. Dorothy School in Glendora. All 7th & 8th grade parents and students are invited to attend. Please notify St. Dorothy School @ (626) 335-0772 if you plan to attend.
Middle School Visit: Thurs., Oct. 25th @ the Pomona Catholic Campus from 10:30-2:30 p.m. For more info. Contact Mrs. Rocio Feria @ (909) 623-5297
Damien Open House: Sun., Oct. 28th @ 2:00 p.m.

GALLERY TIME - Become a Gallery Time presenter for your child’s class. Gallery time is an art enrichment program designed to teach students about the lives and works of many artists.  This program is run completely by parents volunteers. We are looking for your help.  Call Cindy Arcand @ 951-675-1676,

PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR - All children in grades 3-8 are invited to join Parish Children’s Choir.  Practice is held each Wednesday in the church from 4:00-5:00 p.m.  The children will sing at our Anniversary Mass this weekend.

TRUNK OR TREAT - Mark your calendar for Friday Oct. 28th.  The Booster Club’s Annual Trunk or Treat promises to be better than ever.  Watch for details next week.

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN – HNM School 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.