Lord Jesus, when I feel unseen or brushed aside like You were in Your own hometown, hold my hurting heart close to Yours. When doubt rises inside me, remind me that Your love never hesitates to believe in me. Give me the courage to cling to You when faith feels fragile. Let Your strength be my guiding truth that refuses to give up. Amen.

“More than anything else, I want to console our Lord.”

St. Francisco Marto

Dear Parents,

Over 100 years ago, three children were together when a beautiful lady appeared to them and asked them to return to the same spot on the 13th of each month for the next six months. She encouraged the children to learn to read and to pray the rosary for an end to the war and the gift of peace. Today, we know this apparition of Mary to the three children as Our Lady of Fatima, and St. Francisco Marto was one of the children whom Mary visited.

St. Francisco was unable to hear Mary’s message, so his sister, St. Jacinta, lovingly shared Our Blessed Mother’s words with him. During the months when Mary appeared to St. Francisco, St. Jacinta, and their cousin Lucia, the children endured great suffering in order to remain faithful to Mary’s mission. St. Francisco died of influenza only a few years later, offering his illness and pain with faith and devotion.

If you would like to learn more about the children of Fatima and Our Lady of Fatima, please visit these resources:



· Saint Summary and Reflection

· Our Lady of Fatima Radio Show

This week, I am pleased to announce that registration for Kid’s College is now open! Please mark your calendars for Kid’s College 2026, which will take place June 1–5 and June 8–12. Sessions are open to students entering preschool through 8th grade.

Students do not need to be enrolled at Holy Family, so feel free to invite a friend! Children can look forward to engaging sessions ranging from STEM and problem-solving to music and more. Additional details can be found in the e-newsletter. We hope to see you there!

God Bless,

Erin Vu

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mr. Segura's Fifth Grade Class Hosting Mass

We had a wonderful Mass this morning. Thank you to the students in Mrs. Blackstone's third grade class who proclaimed the reading for us.

Mass on Thursday, February 12th will be hosted by the students in Mr. Segura's fifth grade class. Please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take-down after Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

Gala is this weekend!

You can bid from home via the link: https://hellofund.io/app/public/bidapp/holyfamily

The silent auction closes at 10:30pm on Saturday, February 7th.  

If you are not able to attend and are also interested in bidding on the live auction, contact Stephanie Boss at sboss@holyfamilycs.org. We can arrange that as well!

Flu and Cold Season is Here

The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us. We have seen many cases of flu and flu like illness across all grade levels. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:

Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
• Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
• Headache
• Mild stomach ache

Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:

• Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth and your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours)
• Vomiting (even once)
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
• Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
• Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose 

Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. Students may return to school per the Health Guidelines (2024 Health Guidelines for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin). Please contact your physician with any questions or concerns.

Ace Scholarships

Holy Family/Savio families who qualify and interested are encouraged to apply for the ACE Scholarships. Awards from ACE Scholarships are separate from the school tuition assistance program. 

Applications are due April 15, 2026.

The ACE Scholarships Texas 2026-2027 Application can be found here: Texas Application

Financial Eligibility Guidelines: 

The Department of Health and Human Services published their 2026 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines earlier this month, and the maximum qualifying income for ACE is 350% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. As a result, the maximum qualifying income guideline chart for ACE scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows: 

How do I apply?

To apply, visit ACE Scholarships Application.

For any questions, please visit our Help Center. If you don’t see an answer to your question, please contact us at txsupport@acescholarships.org or (985) 800-3950.

1. Applications open the 1st Monday in February and close at 11:59pm on Tax Day in April (in the time zone in which the school the applicant is applying to resides).

2. Confirm that you qualify for an ACE scholarship based on the financial guidelines listed in the chart below.

3. Identify the right ACE partner private school for your child.

4. Complete the school’s application and enrollment process for your

child.

5. Complete the ACE Scholarships application, including required documents to submit along with application (prior-year 1040 tax return, child support, SNAP, etc). You may begin an application and save and return at any time. Applications must be complete and submitted before the April 15 deadline for the students to be considered for awarding.

Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program

Applications Now Open



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.

Join us for the community performance of the Holy Family Middle School One Act Play,  Oz by Don Zolidis, on Thursday,  February 12 at 6:30 pm in the Holy Family Pavilion. In this 40-minute play, Beth finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling The Wizard of Oz. All are welcome!

Please RSVP here so we can accurately plan for the event. It will also give you an option to donate to Holy Family Theatre if you're interested in supporting our program: 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jeanne Lyman.

The Bike Bus program is changing from Wednesdays to Fridays. Please see attached flier and links for more information.

Donations should be purchased for preschool through school-aged children. The following is a list of unapproved donation items:

Unapproved donations:

-Handmade items

-Food

-Gift wrapped items

-Sports equipment

-Toy weapons (nerf guns, toy swords, etc.)

-Scented items

-Bicycles or wagons

-Beanie Babies

-Religious themed items

Holy Family Catholic School is pleased to announce the expansion of our pre-school program beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year. Beginning in the fall, Holy Family will offer PK 3 and PK 4 full-day and half-day options for students. Applications are now open! For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Cammy Nguyen, Director of Admissions, at 512-244-4825 or email her at cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org.

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.

Spirit Night

Join our school community on February 9th and/or 10th anytime from 10 AM to 11 PM at Shake Shack in Cedar Park! Mention Donation Day at the register or drive-thru, or use promo code DONATE on the Shack App, web or kiosk at checkout and they will donate 25% of your total meal purchase to HFCS! 

Attention all STEM enthusiasts! We are looking for individuals who work in the STEM field or have a passion for STEM to have a booth at STEM night on March 10th (5pm-7pm). Booths can include STEM job booths, demo booths or interactive booths. Let us know what you would like to do for your booth and how many tables you would like. For more information contact Ms. Ruiz at sruiz@holyfamilycs.org. Please use the following link to reserve a booth at STEM Night.