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HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-November 8, 2007 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)
Thurs. Nov. 8
- Parent Sacrament Meeting 6:00 p.m. in the Day Chapel for A-L
Fri. Nov. 9
- Mass (dress uniform)
- Our accreditation chairperson, Mrs. Ann-Marie Hudani, will visit our school to meet the students and staff.
Nov. 10-11
Sun. Nov. 11
- The PTG is hosting coffee and doughnuts after Mass. We need your help. Please call Brenda G. @ 909-596-2297
Mon. Nov. 12
- Veteran’s Day – No School
Tues. Nov. 13
- Last WASC Work Day for our Teachers - There is NO SCHOOL. Thank you for your prayers and support as we work on our self study for the accreditation team. We are nearly finished and are proud to showcase our school and set a course for school improvement improvement for the next six years.
Wed. Nov. 14
- Pre-K, K, and Gr. 4 Field Trip
Thurs. Nov. 15
- Double Bag Lunch Day
- Parent Sacrament Meeting 6:00 p.m. in the Day Chapel for M-Z
Fri. Nov. 16
- Mass (dress uniform)
- Thanksgiving Feast
- Gr. 7 & 8 Dance in the 8th grade classroom 7-9:00 p.m.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
November 11, 2007
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 20:27-38
Gospel Summary
At the time Jesus lived, not everyone believed in resurrection. The Sadducees especially resisted the idea and tried to make Jesus look foolish when they asked who would be the man's wife in heaven. They posed a situation where a woman's husband died. As was the custom of the time, the brother of a deceased man married the widow in order to insure heirs. They predicted that hypothetically if enough husbands died, she could meet seven husbands at her own resurrection. Which one would be her husband in heaven, they wondered? Neither we nor the Sadducees can fully understand life after death, but Jesus asks us to trust that something much greater than our understanding awaits us at the resurrection.
Reflection for Families
How many countless sentences from our children begin, What if? Indeed, the Sadducees were trying to trick Jesus, but in the case of our children, they are eager to learn. Their minds and imaginations work rapidly and it often requires the wisdom and patience of Jesus to keep pace with these inquisitive and curious gifts.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Children are naturally curious about heaven. We might answer their curiosity with what we believe but making it clear that no one really knows what heaven is like. Invite your child to draw a picture as s/he imagines heaven.
Discussion Starters
1. When someone asks what I believe about heaven, I will tell them . . .
2. Even though I don't understand many things Jesus taught, my faith helps me know . . 3. My faith in the resurrection really helped me when . . .
St. Vincent de Paul Food Baskets - collection in each classroom through Nov. 21st. With your support we will be able to
provide a holiday meal for at least 35 families. Thank you!.
Choir News -All children in grades 3-8 are welcome to join the Children’s choir. Rehearsal is every Wednesday
at 4:00 p.m. in the Church
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Baskets - collection in each classroom through Nov. 21st. With your support we will be able to provide a holiday meal for at least 35 families. Thank you!.
Choir News -All children in grades 3-8 are welcome to join the Children’s choir. Rehearsal is every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Church.
Pomona Catholic High School will have an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 13th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. For more information please contact Mrs. Rocio Feria @ 909-623-5287
St. Lucy’s High School will have Open House and tours for 8th Grade girls on Sunday, Nov. 18th at 12:30 p.m. For more information please call (626)335-3322.
Don Bosco Technical Institute is an all-boy Catholic High School. Open House is Saturday, Nov. 17th at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will have guided campus tours and Tech demonstrations. For more information call (626)940-2000
TARGET TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FUNDRASING PROGRAM - We have received money from the Target Take Charge of Education Program. It does not cost cardholders anything to sign up for this program. Stop by the kiosk in your favorite Target store.
OFFICE DEPOT – 5% Back to Schools- the program runs through December 31, 2007. When you purchase merchandise please mention HNM School and we will receive a rebate.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION- this program runs continuously throughout the year. Please save and turn into school office.
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS- please save and turn into school office.
Bring your old cell phones and used print cartridges too. All proceeds benefit our Building Fund. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Feast
We need 14, twenty-pound turkeys for our Thanksgiving Feast. We will give 2 hours for each turkey (20 lbs. or more). We also need about 13 people who are willing to cook and carve the birds. You can earn three hours for each cooked and carved bird!
In addition, we need volunteers to cook and mash potatoes. We will get the potatoes and give them to the volunteers to prepare. Last, we need approximately 50 pies. Each pie and each pot of prepared mashed potatoes is worth 1 volunteer hour.
If any one is willing to help, please contact Teri McFadden, at (909) 542-0449 ext. 239. With your participation, this will truly be an HNM Family Thanksgiving Feast!
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