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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Week of December 6, 2023
Educating in Mind, Body and Spirit.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Thank You for sharing your time and talents with our school.
Enter your TSF Volunteer Hours here.
(An email confirmation is sent for each TSF submission for your tracking purposes).
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Lunch & Playground Volunteers
11:00AM-12:20PM
Dec 7 - Kim T. & Britney C.
Dec 8 - Amanda G, Jen A, & Bridget D.
Dec 11 - Alycia H, Julie Z, &Whitney H.
Dec 12 - Mike V & Melissa L
Dec 13 - Deb C. Julie Z & Allison H.
If you are interested in lunch/playground TSF volunteer opportunity, please review the link below.
More Information & Signup Form
December Playground Schedule (view)
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Packer Parking
At Green Bay DIstillery - Go Pack Go!
Benefits Our Lady of Lourdes School
Please submit your volunteer hours here.
Click on the event heading for the
signup genius link.
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Cavalier Card Winners
Students who make good choices at school are awarded Cavalier Cards. Each week we have a drawing where some lucky students win a prize.
Kindergarten - Aria Davister & Ayla Wangerin
1st Grade - Silas Hobbs & Bryce Hammer
2nd Grade - River DeQuaine & Raymond VanDenHeuvel
3rd Grade - Kensington Janssen
4th Grade - Isabella Dretzka
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Letter from Principal Young | | |
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Dear OLOL families,
If you are an Our Lady of Lourdes parishioner, you should have seen Fr. Jim’s Advent call to action for individuals to get involved in the ministry for our week-end Masses. The OLOL staff spends a considerable time discussing leadership. We challenge ourselves to take on leadership roles for all of the different aspects of providing an exemplar learning environment. The staff also devotes instruction time to prepare our students to be leaders in the classroom as well as developing them as life-long learners. Many of our parents take on leadership roles in their professions.
I would like the OLOL Catholic School families to be the ones that answer this call and take on some of the roles at the week-end Masses. It took me several years to get comfortable to read at Mass. When I finally took that leap and signed up, I instantly regretted that I didn’t do it sooner. My relationship and trust in Christ grew three fold when I started to be an active participant in the Sunday Mass. I can almost guarantee that the same thing will happen to you.
You might not be aware but the OLOL Parish pays a percentage for every student that is enrolled at OLOL. I know the parish believes the absolute best way to show support is to be active parish members and be involved at the week-end Masses.
Just a reminder, the OLOL Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 14th at 6:30pm in the church. The 8th graders are looking for baked items that they can sell to fund their class trip. They would be grateful if you could help them out. Information is listed below.
The GRACE Voice of the Customer Survey was emailed to families last week. I would appreciate your feedback as it helps us all improve. Thank you in advance.
“A church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints” - Abigail Van Buren
Educating in mind, body and spirit,
Jeffrey Young - Principal
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
2023-2024
First Trimester Honor Rolls
(Grade Point Average - 4.0)
Grade 8
Margaret Destree, David Seidl
Grade 7
Abigail Cleven
Grade 6
Theodore Little, Avia Nielsen
Grade 5
Finnley Arkens, Adrienne Day, Madeline Gale
High Honors
(Grade Point Average – 3.5-3.9)
Grade 8
Julia Day, Caroline Johnson, Ryan McNerney, Yeside Omotoso,
Michayla Schounard, Lillia Stachura
Grade 7
John VerBoort, Charles Ward, Michael Willems
Grade 6
Marley Coonen, Allison Jensen, Ethan Matelski, Amber Spencer, Mays Thill
Grade 5
Sloane Janssen, Bennett Johnson, Alexander Montague, Andrew Seidl,
Nikki Shefchik, Amelia Turriff, Andrew Willems
Honors
(Grade Point Average – 3.0-3.49)
Grade 8
Ryan Cleven, Miranda Jaecks, Estrella Luevano
Grade 7
Lauren Kaumheimer, Anthony Nolle
Grade 6
Daniel Destree, Andrea Johnson
Grade 5
Andrew Kaumheimer, Akinmayowa Omotoso, Stephanie Silva
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Advent
We prepare for Christ's birth
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Christmas Concert
Believe it or not, students have been working hard on their music for the Christmas Concert for more than a month already!!
The Our Lady of Lourdes Christmas Concert, A Christmas People will be Thursday, December 14. The concert will be held in the Church and will begin at 6:30 P.M. All 4 Year old Preschool through 8th grade students are participating in the concert. The concert is a mandatory performance for all students - every voice and instrument matters - their classmates are counting on them! Everyone should also plan to stay for the entire concert. All students are participating in the final number!
Students should dress nicely for the concert. Boys should wear nice pants (no blue jeans, no sweat pants, no shorts) and a nice shirt (button down or polo shirt). Sweaters, suit coats, ties, etc. are all fine, but not necessary. Girls can wear nice pants and a nice shirt, a skirt and a nice shirt, or a dress. Skirts or dresses should reach the knee or should have leggings worn underneath. Leggings should only be worn under a skirt or tunic-legth top.
All band students should arrive at school and meet in the music room by 6:00 P.M. All other students should arrive in church by 6:15 P.M. All students should plan on staying for the entire concert as we will be performing as a whole school at the close of the concert.
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Mrs. Lewis at mlewis@gracesystem.org.
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Bake Sale after Christmas Concert
The 8th graders are putting on a bake sale after the Christmas concert on Thursday, December 14th. The money they raise will help them support their 8th grade class trip. They are looking for some volunteers to donate baked goods to sell at that event. Some of the items they sell are cookies, bars, cakes, or pastry treats of any kind. They need the items to be dropped off in the office during school hours on the 14th.
If you have any questions or want to let us know what you’re donating please text Julie Zifferblatt at 920-655-1450.
Thank you in advance from the OLOL 8th grade class.
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Lectio Divina
We pray with all Catholics throughout the Green Bay Diocese
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There are different ways to engage in Lectio Divina. If you are a beginner here is a process that will help you get started.
Step 1: Prepare yourself to read scripture. You will need to find a time and location where you will not be interrupted or disturbed. Ready yourself to read God’s word and see how He wants you to respond.
Step 2: Read the scripture and look for words or phrases that jump out at you.
Step 3: Reflect on those words or phrases and what they mean to you.
Step 4: Reread the scripture and spend a few moments in quiet reflection on what God is calling you to do through these words or phrases.
Step 5: Reread the scripture a third time and it is time to respond. What actions will you take after your conversation with God?
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Sunday, December 6, 2023
Mark 1:18
Daily Readings from USCCB - View here
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God.
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet:
Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.
A voice of one crying out in the desert:
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”
John the Baptist appeared in the desert
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
People of the whole Judean countryside
and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem
were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River
as they acknowledged their sins.
John was clothed in camel’s hair,
with a leather belt around his waist.
He fed on locusts and wild honey.
And this is what he proclaimed:
“One mightier than I is coming after me.
I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.
I have baptized you with water;
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
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SCRIP NEWS:
Last day to order physical cards for the holidays is December 18, 2023.
We will resume ordering on January 8, 2024.
Using the RaiseRight app will allow you to shop (and pay) for e-certificates
throughout the holiday season. SCRIP will have you covered for those last minute gifts.
Holiday offerings include some smaller denominations; get those before they are gone. Culver’s and McDonald’s $10 included.
Below are some recent changes:
NEWLY ADDED:
Azure (boutique in De Pere) $100/$200/$500 (10%) – physical cards only
Jimmy John's $25 (8%); $10’s still available – physical cards only
Hy-Vee $25/$50/$100 (5%) – physical cards only
NO LONGER:
Ambrosius Studios
Harmann Studio
Broadway Automotive
Indira Salon
Moe’s Southwest Grill
PDQ has raised their prices: $27 Full Service; $34 Manager Special
KOHL’S has increased to 7%; physical cards $25/$100; e-certs $5-$500.
RaiseRight has added a debit card option for payment at a low convenience fee of 1%; credit card fee is 2.6%; lowest fee is $0.29 per transaction when linked to a bank account.
Questions regarding the program can be directed to scrip@lourdesdepere.org
Thank you for your continued support of SCRIP!
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Cavalier Athletics
Additional information is available on our athletics website (link)
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7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball
Monday, December 18
vs. Father Allouez at FACS - 6:30PM
Tuesday, December 19
vs. St John the Baptist at NDD - 6:30PM
Year-end Tournament begins week of January 2, 2024
5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball
Monday, December 11
vs Notre Dame at NDD - 5:00PM
5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball
Monday, December 11
vs. Lena at Lena - 6:00PM
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GRACE 2024 Calendar Raffle
Win $$ all year long!
- Raffle Calendars $20 each
- Available now through December 2023
- $10,500 in prizes!
- 197 drawings (Jan-Dec 2024)
- Winners receive check by mail.
- All calendar sales support our school TSF.
If you wish to purchase, please stop by the school office or email olloffice@gracesystem.org.
2024 calendars sold to-date = 244
Prior year(s) we sold 265 & 334 calendars.
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Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE)
Additional information is available on the GRACE website (link)
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The GRACE News Fall 2023 Newsletter is now available.
This edition features a variety of stories, including a cover story highlighting the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program and features from around GRACE Schools.
To read the newsletter, please click the link below:
https://gracesystem.org/about-us/newsletter/
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VOICE of the Customer Survey
As part of our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and nurturing faith-based learning at GRACE, we want to hear from you - our valued parents!
About the Survey - Link Here
Take the Survey - Link Here
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Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School offers a high school experience with a classical curriculum that not only excels in academics but also shapes strong character rooted in faith. Students experience a rich tapestry of subjects, daily Mass, integrated Catholic values, and character development to give students a unique and transformative high school experience.
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Secure your spot by contacting the Chesterton Academy of SJPII Office at casjpiioffice@gracesystem.org
Learn more: sjpclassicalschoolgreenbay.org | Chesterton Academy
Priority Admission Application Period Period: November 1 - December 21, 2023
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NDA News - December
Class of 2028:
The deadline to submit an application for the 2024-2025 school year is Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space permits.
Notre Dame Academy announces its 2024 Musical: "Annie"
Save the Date! NDA’s Musical Thursday, January 25th -Sunday, January 28th. Tickets for “Annie” go on sale on Sunday, December 17th.
NDA Future Girls Soccer
Be part of the kickoff to the NDA Girls Soccer Futures Program! For more information, please fill out this form or email nbrowne56@yahoo.com
NDA Girls Lacrosse Assistant Lacrosse Coach Position
The NDA Girls Lacrosse team is looking for an assistant coach for this upcoming spring season. The position is linked here. If you are interested please reach out to Head Coach, Hailey Anderson at handerson@notredameacademy.com
Save the Date: Spring Middle School Dance
Our next middle school dance for all 7th and 8th grade students is Friday, April 5th
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Loving and Living Life at Lourdes
Checkout what is happening!
There is something for everyone!
Please join us for weekend mass.
Saturday: 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM
If you are unable to join us for school or weekend masses, please visit our parish YouTube channel. The Sunday (8:15AM) and Wednesday School Masses (9:00AM) are livestreamed.
Visit our parish website and checkout our parish bulletin
for additional information.
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