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Catechetical Sunday

Oct 6th

Blessing of children, catechists, faculty & parents/guardians. Students in grades K-8, come in full school uniform!

Invite prospective families for a chance for YOU to WIN! See the FCE envelope for raffle tickets

Dear Families, 

What a gift it has been to have Jodee Blanco with us all afternoon today. I hope that many of you can join us tonight. She's given amazing presentations, and the Holy Spirit has really been in our midst. Today at my Principal meeting, I was reminded that the work that we do is fragile as educators, as are the children in our care. The work you do as parents is also fragile work. Not a one of us is perfect. But we all have the capacity to be saints in the making, as our faith, and baptism calls us to be. Tonight really speaks to what it means to seek to understand. As people of faith, we are called to be both windows and mirrors for our children; avenues to look out and see the broader world (windows), and opportunities for our children to see themselves in our choices and in our actions (mirrors). We are all fragile in many ways, just as windows and mirrors themselves are, but our children are a gift and reflections of God; every single one of them, precious and in His image. How often do we pause to recall this? Sometimes? Often? Never? Always? As you come tonight with open hearts, open minds and open ears, I invite you to seek to understand, and to look at ways that we can be both windows and mirrors for our children of today, to make a brighter tomorrow through our example, through our grace, through our compassion, and the ways in which we strive to grow, even as adults.

Here are things happening to be aware of:

• OLG SPIRIT WEAR TOMORROW! FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. CYO, OLG COLORS-- UNIFORM.
• The tuition asisstance application is now open for students entering K-8 for 2025-26. Make sure you complete this application by early December to meet deadlines.
• Check your youngest child's backpack for important information coming home in the FCE.
• In the FCE you will find Open House raffle tickets. Give to a prospective family to bring Oct 10 -- If they attend open house, YOU will be entered in a raffle to win a Mioposto gift card!
• We look forward to seeing you all for Catechetical Sunday. K-8, wear your school uniform, then see Principal Hobbs at 11:00 am Mass to receive a future free dress coupon.
• Also next week, on Tuesday, our After School Art Class starts and Parent Org has their monthly meeting 6:00 pm at the School Hall
• Halloween Carnival Tickets are now on sale! YOU make this event possible, please sign up to Volunteer!
• We publish our annual OLG School Directory 2024-2025 in our newsletter only. Requests for a printed copy may be made at the school office (available next week).

Oct 1 - Dec 31 - Tuition Assistance Application Open for students entering K-8 2025-26

Oct 3 - Anti-bulling Presentations by Jodee Blanco. Family presentation 7:00-8:30 pm at OLG gym RSVP

+ FCE (Family Communication Envelope) comes home with youngest student - remove contents & return

Oct 4 - OLG Spirt Wear Day - Wear OLG Spirit Gear, anything CYO, or your uniform. Keep it school appropriate.

Oct 6 - Catechetical Sunday (K-8 full uniform "blues") 11:00 am

Students in full uniform check in with Principal to receive a future Free Dress coupon! + Family Faith Sunday 9:45 am School Hall

Oct 8 - First Day After School Art Class

+ Parent Org Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm School Hall

Oct 9 - Wednesday 2:15 pm Early Dismissal (K-8)

Oct 10 - Fall Open House for prospective school families. See the FCE for raffle tickets to be turned in next Thursday

RSVP for Tonight Jodee Blanco

Stay up-to-date with calendar events

Coming Up!

Oct 12-13 - OLG Parish Ministry Fair

Oct 13 - Sunday Coffee and Donuts with 8th grade & PreK @ OLG Gym

Oct 17 - K-8 Full uniform "blues" 9:00 am All School Mass (5th grade leads)

Save the Date!

Oct 24 - 5:00 pm - Halloween Carnival Early bird ticket pricing ends

Oct 26 - Halloween Carnival 3-6pm. Volunteer here!

Oct 30 - Halloween Themed Dress & Noon Dismissal

Oct 31-Nov 1 - Fall Conferences - Required - Sign up available soon. No scheduled classes. No ELC aftercare; K-8 EDC care available

Veterans Day Assembly Nov 6th 9:00 am

Next month, on Nov 6th at 9am, we will celebrate Veterans Day with a school-wide assembly led by the 4th grade in the gym. We love having parents and veterans come to help us celebrate this special day with our school. If your student has a relative that is a veteran and is interested in coming, please contact Ms. Chatham as soon as possible. Email Ms. Chatham with the following information before 4 pm on Nov 1st:

• Veteran’s Name 
• Association to OLG
• A brief history of service for a quick introduction during the assembly

Uniform Exchange Update

Thanks to all the families that share back, donating outgrown uniforms to the uniform exchange. Please continue to bring in any of your blues sweatshirts, sweaters, skirts and jumpers that no longer fit and are still in good shape to the bin at the school office. 

At this time, we can not take any more girls or boys pants or white shirts due to space. These items are not often requested and have been piling up. On the other hand, if you are in need of pants or white shirts, please send in a request to the uniform exchange since we can most likely fill it. As far as blues, sorry, extremely low inventory.

Uniform Web page

Starts Tuesday, Oct 8th!

Grades: K-5

When: Tuesdays Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 2024

Time: 3:20-4:20 pm

Rate: $150.00 + EDC rates

Parent volunteer who can attend sessions may receive a reduced rate



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Saturday, October 26th

Happy Halloween, Boo-dogs! Our annual all-ages FUNraiser is at the end of the month and we can’t wait to get festive with you. Seeking Trunk-or-Treat captains in most grades and game attendants! If that’s you, grab your volunteer spot asap 

Donation alert! Do you have extra decorations or unopened prizes from goodie bags you're ready to part with? If so, check out the Carnival Wishlist to donate (or loan) festive items. Place items in the box at the entrance lobby at the school ASAP/no later than Wed.10/23. If it's a donation, be sure to label it. Thank you!

Questions or unsure of how to help? Email Carnival Chair Nicole or Carnival Volunteer Coordinator Megan

Your fall favorite is back!!

Buy tickets or sign up to volunteer

Click here for our Halloween HQ

CYO basketball (Grades 4-8) is NOW OPEN! Basketball is available to all school and parish families in grades 4-8.

2024 Registration Fee (Grades 4-8): $135

Registration Deadline: Thursday, Oct 17th

Games start the weekend of November 9/10

*There is also a half-season of basketball for 3rd grade in early 2025 (registration opens in January).

Tickets on Sale Now

Support CYO Athletics

Don't miss it!

Prayers continue for our new priests and parish family. And for Fr. Kevin and Fr. Jack.

For our community members whose family members who are fighting cancer and other ailments.

For all families, students, children and community members be joyful and full of hope!

Catechetical Sunday Oct 6th

• Family Faith Formation begins Oct 6th at the School Hall 9:45-10:45am. Activities are geared for families with children in grades K-4, but older and younger children are welcome as well. Volunteer.
• A Catholic Response to the 2024 Election 9:45-10:45 am in the Walmesley Center Gym
• THEN! 11:00 am Catechetical Sunday Family Mass includes special blessings for families and catechists. Students wear full uniform

OLG Ministry Fair is next weekend after all the Masses 

Find Volunteer Opportunities that interest you

Learn more about all the ministries here at our parish, discover ways to get involved, and meet other parishioners. There will also be opportunities to participate with a variety of activities, including helping to knit a scarf for those who are homeless and testing your knowledge of the faith. There will also be an activity table for children. 

Family Garage Sale: Coming in May!

Donate your lightly used children’s clothing, toys, books and supplies for our first annual Family Garage Sale coming in May! See page 8

Update on Fr. Kevin

We have good news to share! Fr. Kevin recently stopped by the Parish Office to say hi. He had a special medical procedure that helped to address many of his symptoms and he is feeling much better. He is very thankful for all your prayers. But he still has a ways to go in his recovery so he continues to ask you for your prayers.

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