Dear Families,
I
am so proud of you! Your generosity on a day’s notice was phenomenal!
On Friday, we collected $286.75 for those affected by the earthquake in
Haiti. We rejoice with Imani, her mom, Judith and her baby brother in
the return of husband and father, Humphreys Munai! In watching the news
coverage and seeing the newspaper coverage, I am reminded that miracles
still can happen. All of us share in the joy you experience and the
reminder that ‘life is precious’!
This Wednesday, January 20 at Our Lady’s Cathedral (32nd
and Western) there is a “Sanctity of Life” Mass. It begins at 6:00 p.m.
with a lecture afterward. Our school Mass is this Friday at 9:00 a.m.
with Msgr Weisenburger. This mass is our remembrance of Mother Agnes
who began Villa Teresa School and coincides with the Church’s request
to acknowledge the day of penance for the violation of the dignity of
human life.
We
are now collecting for our January service project. In the main school,
there are two tables waiting for Baby Items. So far, some have donated
clothes and diapers. Food, play toys, more clothes and diapers are
accepted. If you have larger items, please call ahead in order for us
to provide a storage space until we actually give the items to Birth
Choice. The collection continues until February 9.
In
our last letter, I announced the coming of Michael Reardon and Patrick
Lane. Patrick was hospitalized and so the tour has been postponed. When
I hear more information I will let you know – hearing the Gospels
proclaimed in one setting is truly a powerful experience you won’t want
to miss. It’s very good for your little ones to also experience (second
grade – 4th graders).
Next
week we will be sending out the registration papers for the summer and
next school year. From February 1 – March 12, we will be giving you the
opportunity to register. After March 12, registration is open to those
on the waiting list. Even if you are just now coming to Villa Teresa,
you will need to register for the summer and next school year. As
mentioned in previous communications, tuition for next school year,
beginning in August will be $465 a month. The registration fees
however, stay the same. Summer: $125 (with tuition remaining $460).
Fall: $140 – book fees – LC 3 - $35.00; LC 4-$50.00; K-4th - $115.
I
have not forgotten about the Wellness committee - be on the lookout
for a meeting next week! The chairperson will be contacting you soon.
Thanks for your interest, we appreciate you so much.
This
Wednesday, January 20 there is a Cub Scout meeting at 5:30 p.m. The
last time was during Christmas break – I hope to see more in attendance
this week. Boys in first through fourth grades are welcome.
Menu for January 18-22
Monday, Jan 18 – Chicken patties, mashed potatoes, apple sauce and milk
Tuesday, Jan 19 – Goulash, peas, mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, Jan 20 – Corn dogs, mixed vegetables, grapes, milk
Thursday, Jan 21 – Beef and rice, squash, plums and milk
Friday, Jan 22 – Sloppy Joes, baked beans, mandarin oranges, milk
Immersed in Christ (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)
“Life to the Full” – NOW
INVENTORY: How
good is the Good News? Do you find the Gospel the most exciting thing
in your life? Do you think you will find your greatest fulfillment in
religion? Your greatest joy?
INPUT: The
Entrance Antiphon calls “all the earth” to “break into song’
worshipping and praising God. Kind of makes you wonder if the good news
has ever gotten through to us. In the Opening Prayer, we ask God to
help us embrace His will, and to give us the strength to follow our
call so that God’s truth may live in our hearts and reflect peace to
those who believe in God’s love.
Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2;1-12; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
INSIGHT: What are the five best things you experience by being a Christian?
INITIATIVE: First
resolve, ‘I will not be silent.” Then decide how you can best proclaim
the Good News with your gifts and opportunities, in your situation.