All SaintsSun., Jan. 26: Mass celebrat-ing Catholic Schools Week. Activities include Grandparents Day, food drive for All Saints food bank and hallway competition. Mon., Jan. 27: Appreciation for all those who lead universal and local church. Activities include prayer for Pope Francis, letter to Pope Francis from students, priest luncheon and gift presentation.Tues., Jan. 28: Students will wear crosses on hats to mark Teacher and Parent Appreciation Day. Stu-dents will write letters of apprecia-tion to parents.Wed., Jan. 29: Seminarians and nuns will speak to sixth-eighth grade students. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students will visit with priest and Sister Denise. Fourth and fifth grade students will write letters of appreciation to seminarians and nuns. Thurs., Jan. 30: Crazy sock day, jeans and color team shirt. Volley-ball game and special snack treats.Fri., Jan. 31: Each student will receive a Marian Minute prayer bracelet. Dad’s Club will sponsor pancake breakfast. Early dismissal. Bishop DunneMon., Jan. 27: Parent Apprecia-tion Day. Parent breakfast in the library with an open house from 8 to 11 a.m. Tues., Jan. 28: Teacher Appre-ciation Day. Mass in auditorium honoring Paul Wood and the announcement of the University of Dallas scholarship.Wed., Jan. 29: Student Appre-ciation Day. Alumni speak with seniors. Dress-down day. Treats from advisory teachers.Thurs., Jan. 30: Alumni Apprecia-tion Day. Alumni open house from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with breakfast in library. Fri., Jan. 31: Donor and Founder Appreciation Day. Prayer service in gym. Founders breakfast in library.

Bishop Lynch

Mon., Jan. 27: Service — Volun-teer Appreciation Day.Tues., Jan. 28: Knowledge — Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day.Wed., Jan. 29: Faith — All-school Mass. Thurs., Jan. 30: Community — Parent Appreciation Day.Fri., Jan. 31: Faith, Knowledge and Service —Student Appreciation Day with early dismissal schedule.Sat., Feb. 1: Annual Black and White Ball.

Christ the KingMon., Jan. 27: Honor staff day. Teachers pro-vided breakfast. Kindergarten and first grade student/parent lunches. First grade state presentations.Tues., Jan. 28: Honor future families day. Admissions previews. Second and third grade student/parent lunch. Lunch for teachers.Wed., Jan. 29: Honor parents day. Student council will distribute “Why I Love CKS” hearts with candies to parents. Thank you notes from stu-dents to parents will be sent home.Fourth and fifth grader student/parent lunches. Science fair for fourth and fifth grade. Third grade talent show.Thurs., Jan. 30: Honor students day. Spirit day. Middle school student/parent lunch. Science fair for middle school. Fri., Jan. 31: Honor Monsignor and Deacons Tim and Jake day. Presentation after Mass. Pep rally for academic competition. Faculty/eighth grade basketball game.

Good Shepherd

Sunday, Jan. 26: In Our Parish: Catholic Schools Week celebration begins with 11 a.m. Mass with school children in uniforms serving as altar servers and lectors, and the school choir will sing. Food after all Masses. Mon., Jan. 27: In Our Community: Students will participate in various service projects and doing random acts of kindness throughout the week. Students prepare “birthday boxes” for food pantry. Book Fair in the gym after school.Tues., Jan. 28: In Our Nation: New Family Open House at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Book Fair.Wed., Jan. 29: In Our Students: School Spirit activity in the gym after prayer. “Wacky Backwards Dress Day.” Book Fair.Thurs., Jan. 30: In Our Vocations: Students will create spiritual bouquets for those in religious vocations. PTO meeting and Open House at 6:30 p.m. for all school families.Book Fair during the Open House.Fri., Jan. 31: In Our Faculty & Staff: First Friday Mass and Benedic-tion at 8 a.m. Eighth graders will present the annual “Recycling Fashion Show” at 10:30 a.m. Teacher appreciation day.

Holy Family of NazarethSun., Jan. 26: 10 a.m. Mass and Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boy Scouts

sponsor pancake breakfast after all Masses. Mon, Jan. 27: Donuts with Dad 7:15 to 7:45 a.m..Tues, Jan. 28: Muffins with Mom 7:15 to 7:45 a.m.Wed., Jan. 29: Grandparents/Special Guest Lunch. Times vary for classes.Fri., Jan. 31: Special student Mass.

Immaculate ConceptionSun., Jan. 26: Cel-ebrate our Parishes: Students sing in the choir at Sunday Masses at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.Mon., Jan. 27: Celebrate our Com-munity: Luncheon for community police, firefighters, and recycling teams. Tues., Jan. 28: Celebrate our Students: Blue and Gold Dress Day, Spirit Rally at 2:45 p.m.Wed., Jan. 29: Celebrate our Country: Red, White and Blue Day, Living Rosary to pray for peaceThurs., Jan. 30: Open House and MassFriday, Jan. 31: Talent Show

James L. CollinsMon., Jan. 27: Moovin’ and Groovin’ Monday. Periodic dance interruptions. Students create murals depicting Catholic faith. Crazy socks day.Tues., Jan. 28: Treasure teach-ers and parents. Students provide treats for teachers. Thankful break-fast for parents. Wed., Jan 29: Walk By Faith Wednesday. All-school Mass at 8:15 a.m. Living Rosary.Thurs., Jan 30: Thankful Thursday. Day of service. Students write in Reflection Journals.Fri., Jan. 31: Faithful and Fun Friday. Battle of the Hallway basketball game between seventh and eighth grades. Navarro Jr. College basket-ball players visit.

John Paul II

Mon., Jan. 27: Knowledge. Gently used or new book drive with donations going to Good Shepherd Catholic School. Tues., Jan. 28: Faith. All school Mass. Students receive prayer card from CSW committee member. Wed., Jan 29: Community. Canned food drive with donations being delivered to St. Mark’s (St. Vincent de Paul).Thurs., Jan 30: Service. Students and faculty make sandwiches to be delivered to the Merillac Shelter.Fri., Jan. 31: Celebrate. CSW pro-vides cookies for students during lunch.

MaryImmaculateSun., Jan. 26: Student-led Alumni Mass at 10:30 a.m.Mon, Jan. 27: Ice cream and bingo for Student Appreciation Day.Tues, Jan. 28: Open House from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Wed., Jan. 29: Coffee and Donuts for Parent Appreciation Day.Thurs., Jan. 30: Teacher-Staff Appreciation Day Fri., Jan. 31: Grandparents will be honored with a Mass at 8 a.m. and a reception that follows.

MountSt. MichaelSun., Jan. 26: Special presentation by the students to the Christian Community of God’s Delight’s at 4 p.m.Mon., Jan. 27: Mass offered and spiritual bouquets of appreciation for Sisters of Our Lady of Charity and the Discalced Carmelite Friars. Tues., Jan. 28: 8 a.m. Mass in appreciation for parents and vol-unteers, followed by information session for prospective parents and school tour. 9:45 a.m. “Compassion in Action” class presentations.Wed., Jan. 29: Students celebrate aspirations for high school and college.Fri., Jan. 31: “Glory to God Friday” with 10:30 a.m. ‘Holy Spirit’ Rally with praise songs and cheers.

Notre Dame School of DallasMon., Jan. 27: Mass at 8:45 a.m.; teacher appreciation luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tues., Jan 28: Pastries with Parents (upper school), 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Crazy Hat Day.Wed., Jan 29: Lower school parent/grandparent luncheon and presen-tation, 11 a.m.-noon. Jersey Day.Thurs., Jan 30: Open house for prospective parents, 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.Fri., Jan 31: Student appreciation: Dress for the 60s Day including a dance-off followed by ice cream social.

Prince of PeaceSat., Jan. 25: Annual Heart and Soul Party for faculty, parents and friendsSun., Jan. 26: Student-hosted parish Mass, 9:30 a.m.Mon., Jan. 27: Student-narrated video about CSW and Honduran sister parish service project. Stu-dents wear stickers and wristbands supporting Catholic education and sister parish.

Tues., Jan. 28: Third annual dioc-esan-wid Father Thomas Cloherty Religion Scholar’s Bowl. Wed., Jan 29: Open house for pro-spective families, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Thurs., Jan 30: Prayer partner lunch. Bishop Kevin J. Farrell visit and speech.Fri., Jan. 31: Student Appreciation Day. Parent volunteer organization provides ice cream. Annual faculty vs. seventh-grade basketball game.

St. Bernardof Clairvaux

Sat., Jan 25: Campus clean-up day begins at 9 a.m.Sun., Jan. 26: Mass at 11 a.m. fol-lowed by Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Tues., Jan. 28: Volunteer Apprecia-tion Day. Pastries with parents in the cafeteria. Spelling Bee (PK to 3rd grade) in the cafeteria. Thurs., Jan. 30: Celebrate Faith and Family: 8 a.m. Spaghetti lunch with grandparents from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Fri., Jan. 31: Student Appreciation Day: NUT Day (No Uniform Today). School-wide retreat at 8:30 a.m. Pep rally/volleyball competition. Early dismissal at 12:15 p.m.

St. CeciliaMonday, Jan.27: Spirit Day. Students wear St. Cecilia shirts, jerseys and blue jeans. Students create class posters.Tuesday, Jan.28: Grandparents Day for PK through fourth grade; Service Day for fifth through eighth gradesWed., Jan. 29: Open House 6 to 7 p.m.Thurs., Jan 30: Student Apprecia-tion Day: Free Dress Day. Quarter Awards at 2 p.m. and no home-work.Fri., Jan. 31: Teacher Appreciation Day: Breakfast for the teachers fol-lowing Mass.

St. Elizabeth of HungarySun., Jan. 26: Gather-ing in Community. Opening liturgy at 10 a.m. Open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Basketball games.Mon., Jan. 27: Celebrating our Students and Families. Dress-down day. CSW prayer service 2:15 p.m. Family appreciation spaghetti dinner, beginning at 6 p.m.Tues., Jan. 28: Celebrating Faith and Knowledge. Students dress in collegiate apparel. Pre-K and kindergarten “portable universe.” Team-up grade-level competitions.Wed., Jan. 29: Celebrating God’s Creation. Dress in green for Science Fair Day. PK-3 spelling bee at 8:30 a.m. Fifth-grade Pines fundraising dinner from 3-6 p.m.

Science Fair Awards Night, 6 p.m.Thurs., Jan. 30: Celebrating our Faculty & Staff. Kickoff for Olym-pics, 8:15 a.m. Buck-a-Jeans Day and eighth-grade snack sale. Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.Fri., Jan. 31: Celebrating Excel-lence in Catholic Education. Mass and Awards ceremonies. Athletic event in gym. Noon dismissal for students.

St. Joseph,RichardsonMon., Jan. 27: “Using Change to Make Change.” Students partner with Cathoic Relief Services. Family dinner and celebration at 6 p.m.Tues., Jan. 28: Faith and Freedom. Students honor warriors of freedom and faith with letters to clergy, troops and seminarians. Families contribute itmes for gift bags for troops. Classrooms will pray Rosary for all who serve church.Wed., Jan. 29: Students and Aca-demics. Student Jean Day. Book Fair. NJHS members read vocation prayer during morning announce-ments. NJHS provide grab-and-go breakfast.Thurs., Jan. 30: Teachers and Mentors. Elementary students write notes of thanks to teach-ers. Middle school students create banners of thanks. Teacher luncheon provided. World Peace presentation and prayer service at 2 p.m..Fri., Jan. 31: Family and Fun. Grandparents Day celebrated. All-school Mass. Third-grade Living Wax Museum.

St. Joseph,WaxahachieSat., Jan. 25: Stu-dents in uniform attend opening Mass at 5 p.m. Wine and cheese appreciation for room moms and prospective room moms.Mon., Jan. 27: Random Acts of Kindness Day. Appreciation gifts delivered to nursing home employ-ees.Tue., Jan. 28: Students give hero presentations. Free dress day.Wed., Jan. 29: Red, White and Blue dress day. Pray the Rosary with church buddies. Thurs., Jan. 30: Open house for prospective parents, 9 to 11 a.m. Middle school sacrament presenta-tions.Fri., Feb. 1: Spirit dress. Annual teacher vs. student competition.

St. Mark theEvangelist

Sat., Jan. 25 and Sun., Jan. 26: Parish Day: Students in uniform will represent school at 5:30 p.m. Mass on Jan.

25 and at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 Masses Jan. 26. St. Mark Children’s Choir and fifth-grade choir will sing at the 9 a.m. Mass. Portrait of the Class of 2013 will be hung in the main hallway after 9 a.m. MassMon., Jan. 27: Pastor Apprecia-tion Day: Father Clifford Smith will visit the students in the preschool at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., students will join Father Smith for a special recognition. Parents are invited. Students to seek pledges for cure for leukemia and lymphoma. Tues., Jan. 28: Family Appreciation Day: Open House from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch and Open House, including artwork exhibit, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29: Student Appre-ciation Day: Buck-a-Jean, Buck-a-Tennie Day. Ice cream sundaes, sponsored by the Home and School Association, will be served throughout the day. Caught-being-good drawings hourly. Pep rally honoring all spring athletic and extra-curricular groups in the gym at 2:15 p.m.Thurs., Jan. 30: Teacher Apprecia-tion Day: Student-Teacher Switch Day. Faculty-Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Faculty-staff caught being good drawings hourly.Fri., Jan. 31: Community and Global Appreciation Day: 8:30 a.m. Mass; International Tasting Faire. Early dismissal at noon.

St. Mary of CarmelSun., Jan. 26: 9 a.m. School Mass with breakfast fundraiser to follow. Open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book fair open after all Masses.Mon., Jan. 27: Family Appreciation Day lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family photo booth. Book fair.Tuesday, Jan. 28: Parent Appre-ciation Day coffee and doughnuts at 7:15 a.m. 100th day of school video.Wed., Jan. 29: Grandparent Appre-ciation Day. 8 a.m. Mass followed by reception. 2:15 p.m. school photo.Thurs., Jan. 30: Teacher Apprecia-tion Day. School-wide service day with eighth-grade service trip.Friday. Jan. 31: Student Apprecia-tion Day with 8:15 a.m. pep rally and eighth-grade vs. teachers kick ball game. Pizza lunches in class-rooms.

St. Mary-Sherman

Sun., Jan. 26: Scho-lastic Book Fair after Mass. Principal Phillip Scheibmeir discusses importance of Catholic education at Mass.Mon., Jan. 27: 50s Uniform Day. Begin weeklong collection of food items for St. Elizabeth’s food pantry. Seventh grade leads

morning prayer service. Dancing with the Saints. Tues., Jan. 28: Sixth-graders stu-dent-teach. Rev. Cloherty Religion Scholars competition. Wed., Jan. 29: Scavenger hunt lead by Pre-K and eighth grade. Chil-dren’s Mass..Thurs., Jan. 30: Quiz Bowl led by kindergarten and first grade. Day of Service.Fri., Jan. 31: DEAR time, school newscast and HASA family night.

St. MonicaSun., Jan. 26: Catholic Schools Week Mass at 9:30 a.m. with children in school uniforms. National Junior Honor Society stu-dents serve doughnuts after Mass.Mon., Jan.: 27: Parents of students in grades K, second and seventh grades are invited to have lunch with their child. Living Rosary at 2:15 p.m. Tue., Jan. 28: North Texas Food Bank Service Day for sixth and seventh grades (9 to 11:15 a.m.) and eighth grade (1 to 3:15 p.m.) Parents of first and fifth grades are invited to have lunch with their child. Family night dinner from 6-8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29: Vocations Day: Parents of students in grades third and sixth grades are invited to lunch with their child. CSW voca-tions panel for K-fourth (1:15-2 p.m.) and fifth through eighth (2:15-3:15 p.m.)Thurs., Jan. 30: Teacher luncheon. Parents of students in grades fourth and eighth grades are invited to have lunch with their child. Fri., Jan. 31: Grandparents & friends Appreciation Day: All-school Mass. Discipleship awards and Service Day slideshow.

St. PatrickSat., Jan. 25: Stu-dents to serve in ministry roles at 5 p.m. Mass.Mon., Jan. 27: Prayer service at 8:05 a.m. in the auditorium and participation of students in special community service projectsTues. Jan. 28: Mass. Teachers serve orange juice and donuts to stu-dents. Community service projects.Wed., Jan. 29: St. Pat’s Pride Day — Dollar Spirit Day: Spirit dress day for $1. Students and teachers/staff wear any St. Patrick Catholic School T-shirt/sweatshirt with jeans. Money collected donated to St. Vince de Paul. Community service projects.Thurs., Jan. 29: Parent Apprecia-tion Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in auditorium. Students, teachers and staff wear warm-ups. Game Day for kindergarteners through eighth-graders and basketball intramurals for seventh- and eighth-graders.

Fri. Jan. 31: Mass. Cafeteria serves students’ favorite menu. Basketball intramural finals from 2:20 to 3:20 p.m. Full day of school

St. Paulthe ApostleSun., Jan. 26: Family Mass at 9:15 a.m.Mon., Jan. 27: Com-munity leaders luncheon at noon.Tues., Jan. 28: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. new family open house.Wed., Jan. 29: Take Your Child to Lunch Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thurs., Jan. 30: Saint Paul All-Day Community Service DayFri., Jan. 31: Grandparents’ Day from 8 a.m. to noon.

St. Philipthe ApostleSun., Jan. 26: “Come and See” from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Fair.Mon., Jan. 27: All School Retreat and Book Fair.Tues., Jan. 28: Vocation aware-ness: clergy and religious visit with students. Religion Scholars Bowl. Book Fair.Wed., Jan. 29: Multicultural Luncheon as students, staff and families share meals and celebrate various cultures. Book Fair. Thurs., Jan. 30: Character Con-nection: students dress as book character and visit classrooms. Free dress day and no homework. Book Fair.Fri., Jan. 31: College Day and Teacher Appreciation Day. Noon dismissal.

St. Pius XSat., Jan. 25: Mass to open Catholic Schools Week, 5 p.m. Open house for school families, 6 p.m. Cookout for school families and supporters, 6:30 p.m.Mon., Jan. 27: All-school Mass to honor priests and parish staff at 8 a.m. Tues., Jan. 28: All-school Mass to honor students at 8 a.m. Free dress day. Student/parent lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29: All-school Mass to honor volunteers at 8 a.m. Open house for new and prospective families at 7 p.m.Thurs., Jan. 30: All-school Mass to honor parish ministries at 8 a.m.Fri., Jan. 31: All-school Mass to honor faculty/staff at 8 a.m. Lunch provided for faculty/staff.

St. RitaMon., Jan. 27: Catholic Schools Week speaker and performance; Kindergarten-

fourth grade from 1-1:45 p.m. and fifth-eighth grade from 2-2:45 p.m. Students make Valentine’s Day prayer cards.Tuesday, Jan. 28: Prayer Buddy Bingo from 8:55-11 a.m. Students make Valentine’s Day prayer cards.Wed., Jan. 29: Kindergarten through second grade parent class-room visits and lunch. Tip Your Hat to Your Teachers Day.Thurs., Jan. 30: Third through fifth grade parent classroom visits and lunch. Jump Rope For Heart Day.Fri., Jan. 31: Fifth through eighth grade parent classroom visits and lunch. Spirit Day. 2:30 p.m. vol-leyball game with faculty/staff vs. eighth-grade girls.

St. Thomas AquinasSun., Jan. 26: Students serve as lectors, altar servers and administrators serve as eucharistic ministers at 9 a.m. Mass. Open House and art show begin at 10:30 a.m. at both campuses.Mon., Jan. 27: “Cozy Up to the Community.” Students donate stuffed animals for police and fire departments, make thank you cards for community supporters and promote National Service Award Project.Tues., Jan 28: “The Spirit Shines So Bright We Have To Wear Shades.” Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas all-school Mass at 8 a.m. Prospective parent open house from 8:30 a.m. to noon. First and second grade students visit and attend Mass with eighth-graders. Vocations speakers. Seventh-grade Virtual Saint Museum.Wed., Jan 29: “Honor Our Vets As We Pray For World Peace.” Flag ceremony with parents who are veterans. Prayer service for peace at 9:15 a.m. at both campuses. Breakfast reception for parent volunteers. Students make spiritual bouquets.Thurs., Jan 30: “Teachers Help Color Our World.” Donate crayons, markers and coloring books to the children’s hospital. Eighth-graders teach a class. Teachers recognized for years of service at St. Thomas Aquinas. Teachers lunch provided. Fri., Jan 31: “Watching Our Students Grow and Learn.” Lower school dance party and board games. Upper school will have a pep rally and present Distinguished Graduate Award.

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