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Holy Family Catholic School
11-5-2026
E-Newsletter
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| | Lord Jesus, sometimes I care too much about what others think and forget that Your opinion is the one that truly matters. Teach me the quiet joy of humility and help me serve with love, even when no one notices. Keep my heart focused on You instead of seeking praise or recognition. Help me walk through this day with a grateful heart, trusting that being close to You is enough. Amen. | | MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL | | |
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." Romans 15:13
Dear Parents,
As we start our month of November, we are learning about the virtue of hope! The virtue of hope allows for us to desire God above all things and to trust Him for our salvation. During this month, we will be focusing on Saint Josephine Bakhita. She was born in Sudan and was captured as a young girl. During most of her childhood and young adult life, she was a slave who worked for several different families. Finally, she was sold to a family who had her watch their daughter, Mimmina.
When Mimmina went to Italy to attend school, St. Joesphine Bakhita went as well. It was there that she learned about Jesus from the Canossian Sisters. When it was time for Mimmina to go home with her family, St. Jospehine Bakhita refused to go. It was a judge who finally ruled that St. Josephine was free since slavery in Italy was illegal.
St. Joesphine eventually became a Canossian Sister. She was beloved by the people that she met, and she helped in her order by welcoming visitors, cooking, sewing, and embroidery. St. Josephine Bakhita is a model of hope and forgiveness even forgiving the people who enslaved her. She is quoted as saying that she "would kiss the hands of the men who tortured me, because without them I would never have found Christ." St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!
If you would like to learn more about St. Josephine Bakhita, please visit:
Thank you to everyone who supported our food drive last week! Together, we donated 1,720 pounds of food. These donations have been delivered to St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at St. William Catholic Church, where they will help support families in our community. Thank you for your generosity and for making this wonderful effort such a success!
God Bless,
Erin Vu
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The annual Book Fair will take place Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th.
Grandparent's Day is Friday, November 20th. Mass will be at 9am on this day.
Thanksgiving Break is Monday, November 23rd-Friday, November 27th. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30th. Enjoy the time off and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Mrs. Mena's 6th Grade Religion Class Hosting Mass
We had a wonderful Mass this morning. Thank you to the students in Sister Rene Noel's 8th grade Religion class who proclaimed the reading for us.
Mass on Thursday, November 12th will be hosted by Mrs. Mena's 6th grade Religion class. If your child's class will be hosting Mass, please consider volunteering to help with set-up before Mass or take down after Mass.
All are welcome to attend!
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Veteran's Day Flag Raising Ceremony
In honor of Veteran's Day, Pack 97 will hold a flag raising ceremony for the school community right after the 8 o'clock bell on Wednesday, November 11th. All military members are cordially invited to attend in full dress.
All staff are asked to wear red, white and blue. All scouts (boys and girls) are permitted to wear their scout uniform regardless of whether their troop is meeting that day.
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Sibling Applications for 2027-2028
If your family has a sibling applying for admission for the 2027-2028 school year, applications will be available online on November 1, 2026. 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, 2027.
Screenings for applicants will be conducted from the end of January to mid-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.
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Prospective Parent Information Sessions
Do you know a family that might want to learn more about Holy Family? We are hosting a number of Prospective Parent Information Sessions in order for families to learn about the school and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for November 17, December 15, January 12, February 2, February 23, March 23, and April 13. Interested families can register at Visiting - Holy Family Catholic School.
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Advent Online Talk
Emmanuel: God is with us; are we with Him?
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November 17
Choose from two sessions:
9am & 12pm CST
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Technology, Noise, and Rekindling Silent Recollection
Advent is a season of silent prayer in anticipation of the coming of Christ. Christians understand that Christmas isn’t merely a historical event, but a living reality: God is still with us. The question we must ask is, are we truly with Him through our time, attention, and actions?
Join Smart Families as we explore the dangers of a digital environment that often bombards us with audible, visual, and mental noise, leaving us distracted and fragmented. Prepare for the Advent season this year and lean into the depths of Psalm 46’s invitation: to “be still, and know that I am God.”
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Lifetouch Picture Re-takes
Individual picture re-takes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th. If you ordered a picture package initially and are not satisfied with the outcome, please have your child bring them with him/her to the retakes. Remember to wear your formal Mass uniform on this day. To place an order online, go to mylifetouch.com and use the following Picture Day ID: EVTRMS4CH.
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Order This Year's School Pictures
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Grandparent's Day is coming up!
Please check-in with your parents to ask if they need any help registering. It is important to provide them with the correct teacher and grade level information so that we may easily connect your children with them on Grandparent's Day. If you register for them, please let them know so that we don't have double registrations by mistake.
Your parents will be able to order and pay for lunch when they RSVP or they may bring their own lunch. Some grandparents like to order for their grandchildren as well. Please double check with your parents to see what they decide to do prior to making lunch decisions for your child.
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Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM)
All persons who engage in ministry in the Diocese of Austin (clergy, religious, employees, and lay volunteers) must complete the EIM registration and training through VIRTUS® Online in order to serve in ministry. New applicants, and existing applicants who have never attended an EIM Workshop, must attend an in-person EIM Workshop to fulfill their initial EIM compliance requirement. Please visit https://www.austindiocese.org/eim-instructions for more information. If you are a new applicant who has submitted an EIM Application and need to attend an EIM Workshop, contact your parish/school EIM site administrator regarding the status of an in-person EIM Workshop at your location.
All volunteers must wear EIM name badges to indicate they are volunteers with Holy Family Catholic School. Once you have completed the EIM workshop, please contact Dr. Danna Kelemen for a new or replacement badge, or if you have any questions regarding EIM compliance.
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our community and children safe.
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The Savio Eagle Classic is on November 9th! Join us for a fun day of charity and community!
*New this year: Moms & Mimosas with brunch, bubbles and shopping*
*Sign up to play for top prizes for 1st-3rd place and various other awards
*Sponsorships available!
*The Savio sports team that sells the most golf balls for the golf ball drop gets $500 added to their budget! You can select the sport of your favorite Savio student.
*This golf tournament funds our athletic department and benefits ALL sports at Savio. Please join us whether big or small to make it a great success this year! Thank you!
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⚽ First Kick Academy is Coming to Holy Family!
Powered by UK Soccer School
We’re excited to launch First Kick Academy at Holy Family & St. Dominic Savio with an exclusive one-month pilot program for children ages 2–6!
First Kick Academy combines fun, imaginative soccer adventures with age-appropriate skill development, helping young players build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game!
📅 Saturdays | November 14 – December 12
No session November 28
- Parent & Me (Ages 2–3): 9:00–9:45 AM
- Academy (Ages 4–6): 10:00–10:45 AM
🌟 Exclusive Pilot Offer – Just $69!
- Four weeks of soccer for just $69
- FREE First Kick Academy T-shirt and registration
- Lock in your $69/month founding-family rate (regularly $99/month) when we launch in 2027!
Spaces are limited to just 12 children per class!
No soccer experience necessary and no commitment beyond the pilot program.
| We can't wait to welcome our youngest soccer stars to First Kick Academy! | | | | |
