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WEEK AT A GLANCE
CRUSADER CONNECTION for the Week of February 18th through February 22nd OLGC Mission Statement: “We exist to offer a life-changing encounter with Jesus and equip leaders to transform the culture.”
February 15th through February 22nd Midwinter Break
Monday, February 18th-• Midwinter Break
Tuesday, February 19th- • 8:00 School resumes• 7:30 Walking Rosary sponsored by DAAD• 6:30 - 7:30pm Leader in Me Parent Book Study
Wednesday, February 20th-• 7:30am Mass (school chapel)
Thursday, February 21st-• 8:30 - PK - 4 Divn. Mass (gym)• 9:50 - Grs 5-8 Division Mass (gym)
• 3:15 - 4:00 Chess Club (commons)Friday, February 22nd-
• 7:30am Mass (school chapel)
Saturday, February 23rd- • 6th gr. Confirmation retreat
The deadline to complete the Catholic Schools Survey is tomorrow,
Friday, February 15th.
We currently have only 70 families that have completed the survey and we are striving for 100% participation from OLGC Parish School families.
Thank you for providing feedback to assist with our continual improvement process.
The Catholic Schools Survey Link
An alternate link for the survey is: http://survey2019.aodschools.org
Dear OLGC Families, Happy Saint Valentine’s Day! On a day when we intentionally show others God’s love through cards and chocolate J, may we take time to reflect on the ultimate act of love. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) I highly encourage every family to take time to listen to Father John’s kerygma talk posted at iamolgc.com to hear about God’s love. Thank you for allowing the OLGC staff to partner with you as we offer encounters with Jesus for our students to fall in love with God! We are less than three weeks away from the Lenten Season. This week, several speakers, including Father John, have recommended preparing ourselves for Lent by identifying a virtue that we struggle with and making a daily effort to strengthen this virtue in our life. This same challenge was given to each student. Every action of ours reinforces a habit and our habits form who we are. Through God’s divine grace, may our identified virtue become part of our spiritual armor and allow the light of Christ to shine in our world! Thank you for helping your children prepare for Lent by reflecting on virtues. Here is a parent resource to assist you:https://www.twl4parents.com/raising-catholic-kids-who-live-the-virtues/ This week, we had our first Mom’s Coffee with Our Mother event. The Mom’s Coffee was a response to the desire for more time together following the Fall Mom’s Retreat. It was a blessed morning that allowed moms to reset their day or week and focus on the desires of our Lord. It also allowed OLGC moms to gather in fellowship as we learn how to best support and encourage each other as we “Fight the Good Fight.” A future Mom’s Coffee will be scheduled before the end of the school year. In addition, a Revolutionary Health evening is being planning for April 4th. All moms are highly encouraged to attend. If you were unable to attend the Lisa Brenninkmeyer Walking with Purpose Live Event this week, I encourage you to listen to it at: https://www.olgcparish.net/wwp May your family be blessed by time together this Mid-Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming students back to school at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, February 19th. In Christ,Melissa Hunt, Principal
Lighting the Flame Sacramental NewsHere are some important reminders for
Sacramental Happenings:
• 2nd gr.: Dates, information and registration links can be found at olgcparish.net/sacramental-prep. Once there, scroll down and look right under LINKS to register for retreats and check-ins.
◦ March 1st: Pew reservation forms are due to the Religious Formation (RF) office. Contact Kate Shortal at [email protected] if you need another copy of the form.
◦ April 13th: First Communion Retreats take place in the church Social Halls. You may register for a time using the above link. NOTE: One parent must attend with the student.
◦ Those unable to attend the First Communion Mass on May 11th: Please contact Kathy Keith as soon as possible to make arrangements for your child to receive the Sacrament during a regular weekend Mass. Kathy can be reached at 453-0326, ext. 233 or [email protected]. After you have secured a date, please contact Kate Shortal at [email protected].
• 6th-8th gr. students being confirmed on June 7, 2019: ◦ The Candidate/Sponsor Information form is due to the RF
office as soon as possible. Visit the Confirmation web page to print off the form if needed: olgcparish.net/holy-confirmation/ . Forms can be mailed to the RF office: 1160 Penniman, Plymouth, 48170.
◦ Go to the Confirmation web page (olgcparish.net/holy-confirmation/) to sign up for the Confirmation Interview. Interviews take place in the church social hall at the following dates/times:
▪ May 6 & 7: 6:00-7:30 pm ▪ May 10: 5:00-6:30 pm ▪ PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are done on a first-
come, first-serve basis. The actual interview takes 5-10 min. and you are able to leave as soon as your student is done.
• 5th gr. Pre-Confirmation retreats: Saturday, March 16th: 9:30-12:00 or 1:00-3:30 in the Church social halls. Go to 5th Grade 2018/19: 5th Gr. Pre-Confirmation Retreat:
What a gift the children of Fatima are to each of us! It is such a blessing listening to Father Prentice teach our lower division about Fatima each week through his homilies at Mass. During chapel time this week, second grade students spent time reflecting on how they can be like Francisco and console the heart of Jesus. They came up with
examples of sacrifices they can make as well as acts of kindness they can share with the world. Last week Father Prentice taught the students another one of the Fatima prayers, and here it is for your families to recite at home. I love watching how the Holy Spirit guides the students’ hearts. One of my favorite responses from second grade this week on how they could console the heart of Jesus was said with a giant smile "Go to Reconciliation!!". We can learn so much from our younger students about the gift of the Sacraments and the grace Jesus wants to pour in each of our hearts.
Most Holy Trinity,Father, Son and Holy Spirit,I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences whereby He is offended. And through the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners.
— Angela Maile Campus Minister
NowHiring!LATCHKEYTEACHERS
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MondaythruFridaywitha>meof2:30-4:30PMandanotherfrom2:30-6:00PM
These successful candidates should be enthusiastic leaders, with an expressed joy in the Lord whose servant’s heart is demonstrated as a lived faith in all endeavors within the OLGC School. The OLGC Latchkey (before and after school) Program provides an environment that fosters each child’s development.
QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED equivalencySatisfactory criminal background checkCompletion of Protecting God’s ChildrenMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:• Be a joyful missionary disciple and support the mission of the
school.• Complies with basic policies and staff image in order to serve
as a role model to participants of the program.• Supervises children and maintains state regulations.• Conducts activities with participants according to provided
schedule and keeps count of those present to ensure safety of participants.
• Utilizes positive behavior strategies and maintains professionalism in interactions with participants.
• Attends required trainings scheduled by the Latchkey supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor related to position.
APPLICATION PROCESS:• Please submit to [email protected] : - Resume - Cover Letter - Listing
Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4babaa2ea20-olgc
If you would like to come to Adoration when your child is in the chapel, please see the schedule:
11:30 - 11:4511:45 - 12:00 - Mrs. Rossow12:00 - 12:1512:15 - 12:30 - Mrs. Nicholas12:30 - 12:4512:45 - 1:00 - Mrs. Kowalski1:00 - 1:15 - Mrs. Kraus1:15 - 1:30 - Mrs. Zimmerman1:30 - 1:45 - Cameron/Hebert1:45 - 2:002:00 - 2:15 - Mr. Donahue2:15 - 2:30 - Paterra/Cinzori
8:00 - 8:45 - Mrs. Kaman8:45 - 9:00 - Mrs. Lemmer9:00 - 9:15 - Mrs. Bosker9:15 - 9:30 - Mrs. Coury9:30 - 9:45 - Mrs Gabrish9:45 - 10:00 - Mrs. Gendron10:00 - 10:15 - Mr. Rainville10:15 - 10:3010:30 - 10:45 - Mrs. Stanford10:45 - 11:0011:00 - 11:1511:15 - 11:30 - Mrs. Elsey
OLGC is welcoming the Rotating Shelter in March and could use help from OLGC Parish School families. There are many volunteer opportunities, morning and evening slots on both Tuesday, March 26th and Wednesday, March 27th.
This opportunity allows us to put into practice the Corporal Works of Mercy. We are fortunate to have moments in our lives when we can help those who cannot help themselves. Please prayerfully discern the service you are able to provide. Sign-up links listed below:Tuesday (3/26/19)https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e094ea4a92ca2fc1-olgc6
Wednesday (3/27/19)https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e094ea4a92ca2fc1-olgc7
Thank you in advance for your help in allowing the OLGC Parish to provide this important service.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Miller at [email protected]
Food Requests:https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e094ea4a92ca2fc1-rotating
Other:https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e094ea4a92ca2fc1-rotating1
https://olgcparish.wufoo.com/forms/r1cx5qfo1w0kgs1/
The following are the guidelines for outdoor snow recess fun!
1. The student leader will post an "open" and "closed" sign for playing in the snow.
2. Students may play in the grass area only (not on the snow banks).
3. Students may only play in the snow if they are wearing appropriate winter clothing (boots, snow pants, gloves,etc.)
4. Students are not allowed to throw snow.
5. Snow creations are to be destroyed at the end of recess.
PLEASE SEND ALL DONATIONS TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM
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