Upcoming Events — December 17, 2015 through January 6, 2016 —

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12.17 Wrestling v. Northern Lebanon12.18 Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Basketball v. Lancaster Mennonite12.18 Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball v. Lancaster Mennonite12.18 FPA Concert and Lecture Series12.19 Bowling at Snow Roller Tournament12.19 and 12.20 Wrestling at Donegal Tournament12.21 Bowling v. York Vo-Tech12.21 Varsity Boys Basketball v. Lebanon Catholic12.21 Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls v. Lebanon Catholic12.22 Alumni Visitation12.22 Wrestling v. Donegal12.22 Swimming v. Cedar Crest12.23 Christmas Prayer Service12.23 Early Dismissal12.23 Swimming at Big 6 Meet12.23 Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Basketball v. Pequea Valley12.23 Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball v. Pequea Valley12.24-1.1 Christams Break12.26 Varsity Boys Basketball v. Warwick12.28 Varsity Boys Basketball v. Warwickcontinued on page 3

Merry Christmasand

Happy New Year!

The following students placed at the Future Business Leaders of America Regional Leadership Conference:

Will Roehm - 1st place - Securities and InvestmentsCatie Leader and Rachel Woratyla - 1st place - Business EthicsOlive Song - 2nd place - Business CalculationsKenny Huhn, Will Riva and Harley Winters - 2nd place -Sports & Entertainment ManagementCarolyn Bologa and Emily Steinbeiser - 3rd place - Hospitality ManagementChenchen Hu and Shawn Zeng - 3rd place - Global Business

The first place winners and Olive Song qualified to compete at the state level in April, 65 percent of those who competed for LCHS finished third place or higher.

Congratulations to all of the participants!

LCHS Students Recognized at FBLA Conference

We Need Your Photos!Please share your photographs of your student(s). We want to share their successes with the LCHS family. Contact Kris Nolt at knolt@lchsyes.org.

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Fine & Performing Arts

Mary is a central figure in the Advent season as we focus on the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. Join us on December 18 at 7:30 PM to learn more about the life of Mary as depicted through the art and music created to celebrate her.

The Art and Music of mary Slated for Tomorrow

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION

INSPIRA

LCHS Old Main Auditorium

An exciting hour-long journey of spoken word & music capturing the hope and struggle in African American Spirituals. From the opening notes of “Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name,” to a classical violin mashup of text and voice featuring Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

and Dr. King’s speech; from Tiananmen Square protesters “We Shall Overcome” in 1989 to #SayHerName and the movements to make Black lives matter in 2015; INSPIRA explores the

grief, anger and love in spirituals and inspires audiences to learn, connect and act.

Matthew Armstead, Dr. Michael Jamanis, Dr. Amanda Kemp, Gerri McCritty & Francis Wong

“The Power of the Spiritual”A Performance Project by Dr. Amanda Kemp

Monday, January 18th 6:30 PM

featuring:

2015-’16 Concert & Lecture Series

George R. Schreck ‘47 & Barbara A. Schober ‘72 Memorial

Proudly present our

LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Fine and Performing Arts Department

FREE ADMISSIONDONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR LC FUND

www.lchsyes.org

Contact Tony Brill, Director of theFine & Performing Arts, at

tbrill@lchsyes.org to pre-registerfor VIP seating.

Breakfast with Santa!

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8 tips for celebrating the holidays during difficult times by Peter Jupin and Lancaster General Health

The holidays are a stressful time under normal circumstances, but can become especially difficult when grieving the loss of a loved one or dealing with difficult times. Expectations can create anxiety.

Holidays in times past were “holy days,” days which had special meaning, reminding us of our sacred origins and offering a hopeful vision of the future. Today’s holidays are filled with expectations--ours and others--of joyful times of celebration and cheer, remembering all that is good in our lives and in our relationships. But when faced with challenging situations, our capacity to enjoy the holidays is diminished. We can find ourselves anticipating the season with dread and anxiety and asking many questions:

• How will I ever get through the holidays?• How do I honor the holiday spirit while also honoring my needs at this time in life?• How can I endure all the dinners, parties, and get-togethers when I just want to be alone?• I know I have many blessings, but how can I be thankful at a time like this?• Learn what is right for you

It’s important to know there is no right or wrong way to grieve during the holidays, but there is a way that will work for you. You have some control over this at a time when many things feel beyond your control. What can you do to celebrate the season, even while mourning your loss? Here are a few suggestions:

Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable. Try to set reasonable goals. Think ahead. Make a list and prioritize the important activities. Pace yourself. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. No holiday is perfect. Give yourself permission to be less than perfect as well.

Balance need to socialize with need for solitude. Save some time for yourself and your interior life. “Recharge your batteries” while others share some of the responsibilities. Delegate – don’t become a martyr!

Honor your grief. Find ways to give it expression. Create new rituals, perhaps at dinnertime, to remember and honor loved ones. There is a place in this season for your feelings of sadness or loss. Accept that these are normal, healthy and natural. Doing so will unburden you and allow you to more fully engage in the truly joyous moments of holiday celebration and fun.

Remember to keep moving, and then rest. Exercise is a great stress reliever and can be good fun. Rest will help you gather strength.

Beware of overeating and excessive drinking. Although the temptations and opportunities are great, eat and drink moderately, savoring every bite and sip.

Life brings changes. Each season of life is different and can be enjoyed in its own way. Leave “yesteryear” in the past and look to the future. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment by comparing today with the “good ol’ days.”

Look beyond yourself and do something for someone else. Reach out compassionately to others. Try volunteering some time to help others in need. Make new friends or reestablish contact with old ones. Share your gifts with the world’s needs.

Rediscover meaning and purpose this holiday season. Pay attention to your faith life and your need for spiritual nourishment and refreshment.

The “holiday blues” are a common experience, but if you are suffering from severe depression and are unable to meet your commitments or get through the day, consider getting some formal help from your family physician or a mental health provider. Lancaster County’s Crisis Intervention hotline is also available 24-hours-a-day at 717-394-2631. Mental Health America of Lancaster County offers free support groups. For more information, call 717-397-7461.

Peter Jupin is the staff chaplain at the Lancaster General Health Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute and a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg. He is a 1974 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

This message is brought to you by Lancaster Catholic High School’s STAR team, with best wishes for a blessed Christmas holiday.

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Announcements

Thank You to Our Purple Level SponsorsBrereton ManorCostello BuildersClyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Design DataD & M Recycling: Used Clothing and Shoe RecyclingDonegal Insurance GroupDr. David A Richards, DMD, Ltd. DentistryDr. Eric Howard, DMDDrevna Physical TherapyFortiusHall Media Solutions

J & J Service SolutionsKegel’s ProducePA Truck CentersQuality Digital Office SolutionsSt. Anne’s Retirement CommunitySudbrink Oral AssociatesTrout, Ebersole & Groff, LLPTwo Dudes Painting CompanyWeaver Associates, Inc.Williams ApothecaryWillow Valley Associates

Calendar continued from page 112.29 Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball v. Trinity1.2 Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Basketball v. Bishop McDevitt1.2 Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball v. Bishop McDevitt1.5 Bowling v. Manheim Central1.5 Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Basketball v. Columbia1.5 Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball v. Columbia1.5 Swimming v. Conestoga Valley1.6 Epiphany Mass

On the Menu12.18 Shepherd’s Pie, steamed vegetable, roll and butter, fruit, tomato soup, egg salad/tuna12.21 Meatball sandwich, tater tots, vegetables with dip, fruit, turkey sandwich12.22 Pizza (all lines)

Parent Help Needed at Winter Sporting EventsAttention parents! We need your help at the winter sporting events. This includes concessions and ticket takers. Assistance is needed through February 2, 2016. Click HERE for the signup.