Dear OLOL Families,

I hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day week-end and were able to relax after the first full week of school.

We have a few upcoming events in September that I wanted to remind you of.  First, Parent Homecoming is Friday, September 13.  The flier and registration information is below.  We would love to see you there.  Second, Grandparents Day is Wednesday, September 18th.  Grandparents are welcome to join us for Mass at 9:00AM and stay around until lunch and do some activities with their grandchildren.

We are excited to have Sue Laluzerne join us in the office this week as our new administrative assistant.   Many people know Sue and have nothing but great things to say about her. The next time you come to school, stop in and say hello.  Welcome Sue.

One of the great gifts of OLOL Catholic School is the overwhelming support we receive from the OLOL. Recently one of the charter members of OLOL passed away.  In lieu of flowers they asked that a donation be made to the Blaise Peters Scholarship program here at OLOL.   For those of you who don’t know, the Blaise Peters Scholarship is open to any parishioner that wants to send their child to OLOL and needs a little financial assistance.  This is one of the many reasons I love about being principal at OLOL.  The sense of community is unlike anything that I have experienced.  

Lastly, thank you for your support the first week of school.  Our teachers noted that they didn’t hear much complaining about the excessive heat the first week of school.  I also wanted to share that none of the teachers complained about the heat. Success in life is usually always taking what comes to you and staying positive in every circumstance.  I recently shared this quote “ Negative people need drama like oxygen, stay positive and take their breath away”.

“Start where you are, Use what you have, do what you can” Arthur Ashe

Educating Mind, Body and Spirit,

Jeffrey Young - Principal

On Wed, September 18 our students are celebrating Grandparent’s Day.       

WHO: Grandparents (or similar VIP figures)

WHAT: Goodies and drinks, a building tour, and a classroom activity

WHEN: Wednesday, September 18 – 9:00AM mass followed by activities in the school from 10:00-11:15AM

Grandparents should meet their grandchild(ren) at 8:55AM in the Church Gathering Space; they will sit together for mass. If they are unable to attend mass, please ask them to enter the school’s main entrance at 10:00am and wait in the foyer to meet after mass.

Moms and Dads: 

Please inform your child(ren)’s grandparents (or similar VIP figures) about this special event

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RSVP for our grandparents/special guests -- click here.

Volunteer Signup -- Parents we need your help.

-- Click here to join us and earn your TSF hours.

POSHMARK has been recently added to the vendor list; denominations of $25-$500 @ 6% rebate (e-cards only).

Any questions regarding the SCRIP program can be directed to scrip@lourdesdepere.org 

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Additional information regarding this Scrip program is also available on our

school website at https://lourdesschooldepere.org/family-involvement/scrip/

For more information, scan the QR code above.

OLOL’s 2nd annual

Parent Homecoming on

September 13, 2024 from 7-10:30pm!

Get ready for a fun night to kick off the 2024-2025 school year! Break out your best Luau/Hawaiian attire, be ready to dance the night away, and enjoy connecting with other Lourdes parents! This will be the perfect opportunity for new and existing parents to hang out and have a night of fun and fellowship. 

Again this year, you can expect a photo station, awesome music, drinks, snacks and, you guessed it, Homecoming Court!

Now available — 

• Signup using Givesmart - click here.
• Volunteer to setup / cleanup or bring a tasty dish - click here. 

We look forward to enjoying a night of fun with the Lourdes community again! Any questions? Contact Jim and Kelsey Christensen at thechristensencrew@gmail.com.

Cavalier Fall Sports

• Soccer - 5/6 grades and 7/8 grades
• Little Spikers - Volleyball for K-3
• Volleyball - 4th Grade
• Volleyball - 5-8 grades

Checkout the school calendar for the latest games/matches. View here.

If you have questions regarding OLOL Athletics, please view our website here or contact our OLOL Athletic Director, Neil Basten at ololathletics@gracesystem.org.

Tuition Assistance Opportunities for

School Year 2024-25

Active Parishioner Incentive - Important Notice for Late Parish Verification Forms 

• June 1, 2024 was the deadline for families to submit their completed 2024-25 Parish Verification Form.  
• Forms submitted after June 1, 2024 by returning GRACE families will be subject to administrative review. A letter of explanation for the late submission from the returning GRACE family may be required.

Please note that Billing will commence and continue as scheduled beginning July 1, 2024. At the time late 2024-25 GRACE Parish Verification Form may be approved, the Active Parishioner Incentive will be applied to the account’s future balance.

GRACE Contact: Lori Ashmann at 920-499-7330, option 2 or lashmann@gracesystem.org 

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 our parish bulletin

 for additional information.