NEWSLETTER - Holy Family Catholic School

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
MARCH 23 2015
Dear parents,
As our Easter break is quickly approaching, I would encourage each of you to faithfully participate in as many of the Holy Week celebrations as you and your family
are able:
Holy Family
Catholic School
Mission
The schedule below is that of Holy Family Parish.
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March 29
Palm Sunday
March 30th 7:00pm Parish Reconciliation Service. This is a wonderful opportunity
to receive this sacrament as we are obliged as Catholics to receive the Sacrament
of Reconciliation and Eucharist at least once a year. The Precepts of the Catholic
Church are a description of the absolute minimum actions required of Catholics
regarding the Church.
The Church uses these precepts to remind us that Christian life requires a commitment to prayer and active participation in the liturgy and sacraments. If we fall below this bare-minimum level, we can't rightly consider ourselves to be in full communion with the Catholic Church.
Each of these precepts of the Catholic Church is a requirement. Together with
the Ten Commandments, they represent the minimum level of moral living. Intentional violation of the precepts or the Commandments is a grave matter, meaning
a mortal sin.
The Precepts
You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor.
We must "sanctify the day commemorating the Resurrection of the
Lord" (Sunday), as well as the principal feast days, known as Catholic
holy days of obligation. This requires attending Mass, "and by resting
from those works and activities which could impede such a sanctification of these days."
You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
We must prepare for the Eucharist by means of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). This sacrament "continues Baptism's work of
conversion and forgiveness."
You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
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Holy Family Catholic School
is an educational ministry of
Holy Family Catholic Church
serving students in early
education through eighth
grade.
Our mission is to inspire our
students, through word and
example, the beautiful Gospel message of Jesus Christ;
in a supportive and caring
learning environment
where each child is encouraged to strive for academic
excellence and grow in
faith, knowledge, and love.
"Go forth and teach all nations . . . teaching them to
observe all that I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28: 19,20
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Thursday, April 2, Holy Thursday:
Confessions @ 11:00am to noon & 4:00pm to 5:00pm
The Mass of the Last Supper @ 7:30pm
Friday, April 3, Good Friday: Today is a day of fasting and abstinence. (Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age or older;
one full meal and two other meals which do not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and
juices are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. Today no meat is allowed).
Confessions @ 11:00am to noon & 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Solemn Good Friday Liturgy Commemorating the death of Christ @ 3:00pm
Divine Mercy Novena (more on next page)
Living Stations of the Cross @ 7:30pm
Saturday, April 4, Holy Saturday:
Confessions @ 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Easter Vigil @ 7:30pm
Sunday, April 5, Easter Sunday Masses: 7:45am, 8:45am , 10:30am, 12:15pm & 6:00pm
I wish you and your families the blessings of this holy season and that of our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ.
God bless,
Sister Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F.
Sister Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F.
MARCH
SCHEDULE OF LENT/
EASTER LOCAL SERVICES
MARY QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE
SHRINE
www.maryqueenoftheuniverse.org
ST. JUDE MARONITE CATHOLIC
CHURCH
www.saintjudechurch.org
MARCH
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Monday-Thursday; March 23-26:
SPRING BOOK FAIR
Wednesday, March 25:
Parents in Prayer—Daily Chapel @ 7:50am before 8:30am mass
Friday, March 27: Presented by Grade 8
Living Stations of the Cross @ 12:30pm
PLEASE RETURN RICE BOWLS THIS WEEK!
SPRING BREAK
MARCH 30th-APRIL 10th
School Resumes Monday, April 13th
REMEMBER WEAR YOUR SUMMER UNIFORM (skorts/shorts)
See Parent/Student handbook for more info
Prayer Intentions
Please pray for the repose of the soul of…
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Christine Kortte,
great grandmother of
Katarina, 7A & Annaliese, 4A
The two uncles of Ashley White,
PKB, who are being deployed
to Afghanistan. We pray for
them and all the brave men and
women who fight for our freedom. May they be safe in their
mission to defend our country.
May God’s hands bring healing and strength to...
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Aunt of Eden & Grace Cowan, KA & 3B who continues her battle
with cancer
Sophia Gissoni, grandmother to Bella Fogarty, 6A, who is
recovering after shoulder surgery
May God’s loving hands be with them...
THE POWER OF PRAYER
From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for
your prayers and words of encouragement and support towards my Mom and family during this difficult time.
I am in peace knowing that Mami is not in pain and
suffering anymore. She is in heaven with my Dad
and brother Jose in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
A new angel watching over us.
I had the blessing of spending the last five days of
my Mom's life in the hospital with her. Time I spent
reflecting about life, praying, thanking her for everything she did for me and my family, and the love she
gave to all of us and everyone she met. Particularly,
her last night; I played her all night long Christian
Music and the Divine Mercy Chaplet song. I can
honestly say that I felt the love of God in that room
embracing the two of us with His Mercy. It was a
peace and tranquility that only God can give us.
Thank you again and I will be eternally grateful!
Love and blessings,
Mari Testape– HFCS family alum
PVE FAMILIES:
Madison Lester & Annalise Blomberg3A
Kaitlyn Hartmann–3B
Catherine McNeilly-5A
Caden Burr–5B
Blessing Cup: 3/10 & 3/17
Daniel Daccache-4A
Sophia Senior Padula--4B
Emily Wood-4A
Natalia Hoebbel-4B
HFCS WEEK IN PICTURES
St. Patrick’s
Day
SISTERLY LOVE!
Thank you to Sister Noreen, Sister Dorothy, Sister Margaret, and Sister
Shirley for their guidance and love throughout this week!
Focus 11 is a five-day event that offers students
the opportunity to learn about religious life and
what God is calling them to do. More than 1,750
Catholic school students and several hundred
public school students attended the 2015 event
held last week at HFCS!
FOLLOWING OUR
FAITH
Joseph Barr, Parker Thompson,
Meredith O'Malley & Carson
Chorney pictured serve 5pm
mass with Bishop John Noonan.
DIVINE DEMONSTRATIONS
Alex Atkin and Miabella Adderlini,
KB put their artistic abilities to
good use!
STUDENT SCIENTISTS IN 6A CONDUCT
WEATHER INVESTIGATIONS
KB LEARNS ABOUT TEETH
FROM DENTIST, DR. ORLANDO
KB LEARNS ABOUT
PINWHEELS & WIND POWER
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
June 8th-12th: Soccer camp
June 15-19th: Science Invention
Camp ($220/week)
June 22th-26th: Fun & Fitness
camp
July 6th-10th: Basketball (AM) &
Dodgeball (PM) camp
July 13th–17th: Fun & Fitness
camp
Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm $150
1/2 day available 9am-12pm
MAGIC BASKETBALL
CAMPS
or 1-4pm $100
June 15th-19th
June 15th-19th
June 29th-July 3rd
WE NEED YOU!
July 20th-July 24th
Adult volunteers needed
http://tnbabasketball.com/programs/magic/?
event=2015-magic-summer-basketball-camps-
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Ncarbone@holyfamilyorlando.com
CHESS CAMP—July 6-10th
More info coming
MORE REGISTRATION INFO IN NEXT NEWSLETTER & UPCOMING EMAILS
KUDOS
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FATHER ENNIS HOSTS PIZZA PARTY FOR
WINNERS OF THE SOUPER-BOWL FOOD
COLLECTION
CONGRATS TO MRS. EGAN & MRS. SENIOR’S
CLASS!
TOP DONOR
AUBREY
PECOTA, 1B
CONGRATULATIONS!
Joseph Barr and Michael Davies
took home a bronze metal at the
OARS Regatta in the 8+ boat, 1000
meter race at Turkey Lake park.
The Lions Den
Girls & Boys Volleyball Schedule
Monday March 23, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
4:30 JJV-Girls @HR (Kissimmee)
4:30 JJV-Girls@ SMMag (Alt Springs)
5:30 V-Girls @ HR (Kissimmee)
5:30 JV-Girls @ SMMag (Alt Springs)
4:30 V-Boys @ SJV (Orlando)
5:30 JV-Boys @ SJV (Orlando)
Saturday, March 28, 2015
9am JV-Girls @ SA (Orlando)
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
10am V-Girls@ SA (Orlando)
5:30 JV-Boys @ HOME
11am V-Boys @ SA (Orlando)
6:30 V-Boys @ HOME
FRIDAY, MARCH 27th— SCHOOL GYM