Lord Jesus, I want to prepare my heart and life for Your coming in this Advent season. Help me turn away from my pride and selfishness and walk in Your truth. Teach me to bear good fruit that reflects Your love. Make me ready to always welcome You with great joy. Amen

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoiced in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46

Dear Parents,

As we enter the third week of Advent, our focus turns to joy! At Mass this Sunday, you’ll notice the priest wearing rose, and we will light three candles on the Advent wreath.

At home, our family lights the Advent wreath during dinner. When the third candle is lit, the room glows a little brighter as a reminder that Christmas is drawing near. The anticipation at our dinner table is truly palpable as we await the celebration of Christ’s birth.

This season of waiting invites us to pause and seek moments of stillness amidst the busyness of our calendars.

As we prepare for the final week before break, I want to wish all our middle school students the best of luck on their midterm exams next week.

Next Friday, December 19, will be our last school day before Christmas break.

· PK–1 students may wear pajamas to school on Friday.

· Grades 2–8 are invited to wear jeans paired with a Christmas shirt or sweater on Friday. Spirit wear shirts are also welcome.

Thank you for helping us make this Advent season meaningful and joyful for our students and families.

God Bless,

Erin Vu

GENERAL INFORMATION

Friday, December 19th students will have a non-uniform day. Students in Pre-K through 1st grade may wear pajamas. Students in grade 2-8 may wear jeans with a Christmas colored shirt, Christmas themed short or sweater.

Friday, December 19th is the last day of the second quarter. Report cards will be sent home electronically on January 8th.

Christmas break is December 22nd-January 5th. Classes resume on January 6th.

Students from Ms. Donohoe's Fifth Grade Class Hosting Mass

We had a wonderful Mass earlier this week. Thank you to the students from Holy Family and St. Dominic Savio for proclaiming the reading.

Mass on Thursday, December 18th will be hosted by Ms. Donohoe's fifth grade class. If your child's class will be hosting Mass, please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take-down after Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

SAVE THE DATE

2026 Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day 

Saturday, January 24, 2026

The Angels 4 Life club invites all Holy Family Catholic School Families to join us as we continue to build a culture of life in Texas.

10:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Human Life at St. Louis King Of France Catholic Church (Catholic Pro-Life Day)

1:00 pm Meet at 14th & Brazos for the March to the Capitol 

2:00-3:00 pm Rally on South Steps of Capitol

3:00-4:00 pm Pro-Life Expo on Capitol Ground

(March and Rally info, including map)

If you are not able to attend Mass in the morning, you can meet us downtown for the march and stay as long as you like to hear the speakers and visit the Expo. Let’s show Texas (and the world) that we are proud to be Pro-Life!

Lost and Found

We have several items in the Lost and Found. Please stop by the school office in the Grace building to see if something is yours! All unclaimed non-uniform items will be taken to Goodwill.

Sibling Applications for 2026-2027

If your family has a sibling applying for admission for the 2026-2027 school year, applications will be available online on November 1, 2025. You may click here to access the Online Application and forms. Please be sure to read the Application Checklist thoroughly. You can submit items individually, but to be considered in the first round of admissions, your child's file must be complete with all checklist items submitted (teacher reference, birth certificate etc.) and the application fee has been paid by Sunday, February 1, 2026. 

Screenings for applicants will be conducted in January and February. 

Please contact Cammy Nguyen at (512) 244-4825, cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org or Anna Perusse at 737-220-2807, jperusse@holyfamilycs.org with any questions.   

If you know of a family who is interested in Holy Family, please ask them to visit our website and register for one of our upcoming Information Sessions.

Save the Date & Check out our Gala theme!

Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program



Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the formal name for Texas’ school choice program — Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) — and the selection of Odyssey as the certified educational assistance organization that will help launch the program for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Through the new Texas school choice program, the Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), Catholic education may now be within reach for more families. Eligible students may qualify for $10,000 per year to help cover approved educational expenses, including tuition, materials, and services.

If you have any questions, please send an email to hfcsbikebus@gmail.com.

The Holy Family Catholic School Holiday Sale starts today!🎁

Save 20% sitewide. What a perfect holiday gift for kids.

Get them things that you didn't get at the back-to-school sale - at 20% off! Baseball caps, hoodies, quarter zips...from the brands your family wants... Under Armour and more. Shop Now!

It's time for HFCS to take over the H-E-B Center at our Austin Spurs Spirit Night! Come for a fun night of basketball while hearing our Choir sing the National Anthem and cheering on our Cheerleaders at their halftime performance! It will be a night you won't want to miss!