Eucharistic Miracle Trivandrum, India 2001

Loving Lord, I aim to keep Your commandments and show my love for You. Show Yourself to me in my daily activities and fill my heart with Your loving peace. Pour Your Holy Spirit upon me, so I may have communion with You and the Father always. Amen.

“The world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness” Pope Benedict XVI

Dear Parents,

On Tuesday night, we gathered in a joyful celebration with our 8th grade students as they concluded their time at Holy Family and prepared to begin their next chapter: high school. It was a beautiful evening, filled with prayer, reflection, and the love of our community. Fr. Tom celebrated the Mass, joined by Fr. Lijo and Fr. Higdon, as many members of the Holy Family community came together to send our graduates off with blessings and best wishes.

While the evening was a highlight, one of the most meaningful parts of the day came earlier. Before the Mass, Mrs. Morley, Sister Rene Noel, and I guided the students through their final practice. There’s something uniquely special about spending those last few quiet hours with the 8th grade class as students. The anticipation of what lies ahead is palpable, yet in the stillness of the dimly lit church, we rehearsed for a moment that had not yet arrived.

To me, those moments of preparation are sacred. It’s the final time we get to guide them, not just in logistics, like reminding them to bow, but in spirit, as we offer the assurance of our continued prayers. These small, quiet exchanges often become my most cherished memories in ministry.

The Baccalaureate Mass is certainly a momentous time, but I hold close the quieter moments when I can tell our 8th graders that they will always remain in my prayers. Each year, the list of former students grows, and each name is a reminder of the joy and responsibility of walking with them, even briefly, on their faith journey.

To the Class of 2025: you are in my prayers. May you always remember that you are a beloved child of God, and that your Holy Family community walks with you in love and faith.

God Bless,

Erin Vu

GENERAL INFORMATION

The final school Mass for 2024-2025

We had a wonderful Mass today. Thank you to Student Council students who proclaimed the readings for us.

Friday, May 23rd - Dress Down Day

The school year is coming to an end. Let's celebrate our wonderful school year by wearing your favorite Holy Family spirit wear with jeans.

EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

The mission of the Diocese of Austin’s Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) program is to help protect people from abuse and unethical behavior through education, action, and reporting, and to listen to and learn from those who have experienced abuse in order to provide healing. EIM compliance is required for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Looking for resources and information about safeguarding children and other vulnerable people? Do you want to volunteer and are new to the EIM process? Are you returning to ministry and already have an EIM account? Visit austindiocese.org/eim to learn more about EIM policies and procedures and how they help keep our parishes and schools safer for everyone.

Please contact Danna Kelemen, Holy Family EIM Site Administrator, for additional assistance. Please note that when your compliance is 60 days away from its expiration, you will receive an email from system@virtus.org prompting you to login and complete the required action per the email. 

REPORT ABUSE

Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and the diocese at www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.

HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED ABUSE?

The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church representative. If you or someone you know have experienced such abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support at EIM-VAC@austindiocese.org.

REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR

Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.

Thank you for your help and vigilance in keeping our Holy Family community safe. 

Crave-It Nutrition

As we close out the school year, we wanted to let families know we will be transitioning to a new lunch vendor for the 2025-2026 school year. More information will be forthcoming about our new vendor soon, but in the meantime please note that any families with money on their account after Friday will be refunded back to the card it was paid with. Crave-It recommends each family with questions or concerns email them at billing@craveitnutrition.com to get an update on when they should receive their refund.  

Medications

Parents must pick up student medications prior to the last day of school. All medications that are left will be disposed of in accordance with proper prescription drug disposal policies.

Immunization Requirements for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Texas Department of Health Services sets immunization requirements for all students in both public and private schools. While you may have already fulfilled all the requirements of your child's immunization record, we ask that you take a look at the following link to make sure we have the most recent copy before school starts on August 12th. If you are not sure, feel free to send us another copy. According to the family handbook, "Please note that although conscientious exemptions and waivers may be accepted in some schools, they are not acceptable for use within schools of the Diocese of Austin."

School Supplies for the 2025-2026 School Year

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES- Don't Wait! 

No more wondering if you have the right supplies! Thanks to our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies, everything is 100% teacher-approved and guaranteed to be delivered on time! 

  

If you order by May 31st, you'll automatically be entered into our Free School Supplies for Life Sweepstakes! 

For those who have not heard about the Holy Family Catholic School 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book, created by the school's first principal, Mrs. Falba Turner, and founding parent, Mrs. Emily Hurlimann, order your copy here! 

This beautiful keepsake offers historical context on the founding of Holy Family Catholic School and the community-wide effort to bring a Catholic school to Northwest Austin. 

This June, Holy Family Catholic School will be hosting the second annual Kid’s College! During the week of June 2-6 and June 9-13, students are invited to learn and grow by attending sessions of their choice. The Course Catalog offers options ranging from music to STEM to writing to learning a new language. The courses are taught by a team of dedicated educators who are passionate about their sessions.

The registration is currently open for scholars to enjoy this great experience. Registration forms can be turned in online, the front office or emailed to kwalker@holyfamilycs.org. Scholars will be placed in the sessions on a first-come basis until the session has reached its maximum enrollment.

Space is limited, so register today!