Family Bulletin October 24, 2019 www.hnmschool.org Parish Website Schoolspeak.com

INSIDE THIS

WEEK

Principal’s Corner

Calendar

Trunk or Treat

St. Vincent de Paul

Red Ribbon Week

Boo Grams

Pumpkin Carving

Bingo

St. Lucy’s Boutique

Talent Show

Chik-Fil-A Fundraiser

High School

Information Night

MCA

Virtus

Operation Gratitude

Faith Heroes

Through Faith Formation

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PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Dear Parents,

Sometimes we need to take the time to say thank you, so..........

Thank you for all you do.

I was in the first-grade classroom this morning and there were 6 adults volunteering. Kudos to the

parents who are so united in their dedication to their children. A SPECIAL kudos to the three

grandmothers, who are retired teachers, working in the first grade classroom. I walked into the

library to see them working in small groups with the first graders. Thank you for giving your time

and talent to serve our students. Your actions make the school stronger and your grandchildren's

education deeper. I am in awe of our wonderful collaborative community. A big thank you to Mrs.

Bartelt for creating an atmosphere where her "cookies" are being so very well served!

Thank you to Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Vena, and Ms. Berumen. They have taken the STEM to a new

level in their math classes. Thank you to Mrs. Haggett for her use of STEM in grades 4-6

science classes. Thank you to Mrs. Marshall for your diligent work on Edgenuity which serves so

many students in our school.

Did you know that CJSF, run by Mrs. Abraham, is adopting a family from our Catholic

Services for Christmas? They will be having a bake sale tomorrow to raise funds for this

endeavor. In addition, the student council will be providing a Christmas for a family of need in our

sister school, Immaculate Conception. Thank you to Ms. Gasparo and Mrs. Bartelt for their

work with the student council.

Thank you to Ms. Lee and Ms. Suzanne. Their dedication to the choir has resulted in a truly

talented group of students who praise God. Can you ask for anything better than that!? Every

Tuesday and Thursday morning I am serenaded in the morning. They are truly my favorite days.

I could go on and on, but it is best that I add a little every week. I will continue to give thanks for all

that happens on this campus as there are so many little miracles and sometimes they are lost in the

shuffle.

I am so very, very thankful and grateful!

Debbie Marquez

CALENDAR

Fri Oct 25

Sat Oct 26

Sun Oct 27

Mon Oct 28

Tue Oct 29

Wed Oct 30

Thu Oct 31

Fri Nov 1

8:00 Assembly

8:30 Mass-Dress Uniform

12:30 Dismissal 6:00 Trunk or Treat-Basketball Courts

7:00-9:00 7th-8th Grade Halloween Dance-Hall

8:30-1:00 Half Day Men’s Retreat-Hall 7th-8th Grade Math Competition-Damien

7:30 Cross Country 5K Runnin’ Scared

2:00 V Football vs. St. Louise de Marillac @ Damien

RED RIBBON WEEK BEGINS Wear a Red T-Shirt w/ Uniform Bottoms

2:15 Children will Pray the Rosary for Those Affected by Drugs/Alcohol Abuse-Church

3:45 JV Volleyball vs. St. John the Baptist-HOME 3:45 JV Football @ OLA

Wear Class Colors w/ Uniform Bottoms

2:15 Pep Rally-Basketball Courts

8th Grade Retreat-Hall 3:45 JV Volleyball @ OLA

7-8:30 VIRTUS Training (Only if you qualify for re-certification)

Wear your Favorite Team Jersey w/ Uniform Bottoms OR w/ Jeans for a Donation!

8:30-11:00 School Assembly-Hall 3:45 JV Volleyball vs Pomona Catholic-HOME

3:45 JV Football vs. St. Martha-HOME

Wear your Halloween Costume 2:30 Halloween Parade-Basketball Courts

NO SCHOOL

TRUNK OR TREAT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COAT DRIVE

RED RIBBON WEEK

BOO GRAMS

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

FAMILY RETREAT

BINGO ST. LUCY’S BOUTIQUE

EARN SERVICE HOURS and HAVE FUN

WORKING BINGO!!!

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TALENT SHOW INFORMATION MEETING

TALENT SHOW INFORMATION MEETING

WHEN: NOVEMBER 6TH

WHERE: 1ST Gr. CLASSROOM

TIME: 12:15

PLEASE make sure you know what you will be

performing!

CHIK-FIL-A FUNDRAISER HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

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MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION VIRTUS TRAINING

Pope Francis reminds us that "each of us is a mission to the world, for each of us is the fruit of God's love." In teaching the children about the importance of prayer, sharing and serving others, The Missionary Childhood

Association (MCA) hopes to teach children about the missionary dimension of how they live their faith day to day.

The MCA is the primary avenue for our Catholic school students to support men and women in our foreign missions who give their lives by enhancing the life and faith of the poorest of poor in the world. They strive for us to bring out within the children awareness of the Christ of Charity. Please encourage your child to contribute their personal money to their classroom MCA bank. All money raised will be sent to the MCA mission program. Thank you in advance for your support.

VIRTUS Sessions

Faith Formation Rooms 204-205

Nov. 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Jan. 25 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Feb. 20 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mar. 19 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

OPERATION GRATITUDE

Operation Gratitude Veteran's Day is Fast Approaching!

AND

There is no better way to say THANK YOU to our servicemen and their heroic daily service, than a personal letter of Gratitude!

Please continue the tradition of kicking off our Letter Writing Campaign with bringing in your leftover

Halloween Candy for the Troops and First Responders. Letters are due by Nov 8th.

Candy Drop off Bins will be available in front of the Jr. & Sr. Buildings November 2nd & 3rd. Thank you!

PLEASE TURN IN LETTERS BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

REFLECTING SUNDAY’S GOSPEL MESSAGE

FAITH HEROES THROUGH FAITH FORMATION

Thirtieth Sunday

in

Ordinary Time

Luke 18:9-14 Reflecting on the Word

This week we continue our focus on prayer. It is human nature to compare ourselves to others. It is easier to focus on the ways in which we are “better” than others than to attend to our own failings. In fixating on the faults of others, the

Pharisee blinds himself to his own sins and they become obstacles to his relationship with God. The tax collector, in contrast, confesses his sins and begs the mercy of God. He approaches God with fear and trembling, fully aware of his own

failures, and God will exalt him in return.

……On the Way to Mass

This week’s Gospel reading will teach us more about prayer. Ask your children to pay attention to the words and actions of the Pharisee and tax collector.

On the Way Home from Mass……

Have your children explain the difference between the Pharisee and the tax collector. Discuss why Jesus preferred the prayer of the tax collector when the Pharisee was indeed trying to be good and follow the rules.

Living the Word Explore the virtue of humility as a family. Ask

your children how Jesus showed humility in his earthly life, and find stories of Jesus and the

saints practicing humility. Discuss how the path to holiness looks different for different people. Why should we avoid comparing ourselves to others? How can comparisons be an obstacle to holiness?

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Parish News The Festival boutique is looking for a creative chair and crafters

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