Elementary 4-6 Campus Newsletter
January 18, 2008
THE MEANING OF ORDINARY TIME
Jesus said, “Again the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding the one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45-46.)
Advent filled our hearts with quiet hope, and Christmas brought us warmth, light and joy. Now it is Ordinary Time again, we are not the same people we were during the last Ordinary Time. Our bodies have been growing and changing, we have learned new things, and our friendships have deepened. But even more important than all these things, we are not the same as we were before because we have let God’s love enter into us.
During Ordinary Time this winter, we will see how the Gospels reflect on the question, “When and how did the world first come to see that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God? It seems that God willed that the truth would dawn on us slowly and that different people would have many different ways of coming to believe in Jesus. Elizabeth felt her baby leap in her womb, angels announced the Good News to the Jewish shepherds, the Magi followed a new star, Simeon somehow “just knew,” God spoke from a cloud to those at Jesus’ Baptism, and the servants at the wedding in Cana knew when they saw the wine that came from the water jars. Even for us today, our faith in Christ is constantly deepening and strengthening as we recognize his gifts and power with ever-greater understanding.
Children’s Daily Prayer 2007-2008
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2008 - Light the Way
Catholic Schools week will be celebrated during the week of January 28-February 1. As part of our focus on family during Catholic Schools Week, we invite you to participate in the up-coming activities.
In order to show our appreciation for all you do, we will be having a “Light the Grill” Family Supper. Please fill out the enclosed information and send it into the school office by Tuesday, January 22. We will also be having a Book Fair during the supper. We look forward to seeing each of you.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK T-SHIRT DESIGN
Each student received a t-shirt pattern with directions on designing a shirt for the OCES 4-6 Campus in this newsletter. Each student and his/her family is asked to design a t-shirt which represents some ways we share our Catholic faith based on the theme: Catholic Schools: Light the Way. The directions are attached to the shirt pattern. The winning design will be announced the Friday of Catholic Schools Week and will be sent to the printers. All t-shirt designs will be displayed in the hallways. Shirt designs are due no later than January 29. All students are asked to turn in a design. Each student will receive a Catholic Schools Week t-shirt as a gift.
OCS MASS DURING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
On Wednesday, January 30, we will be joining the other schools in our system for Mass with the Bishop. Please sign the permission slip and return to school by January 29. This is always an amazing celebration. Everyone is invited. Please join us.
WFC FUNDRAISER
Have you sold your World’s Finest Chocolate? Do you need another case? Please call the school and we can send it home with your child. Remember the bars are $1.25 each, a case is $62.50 and deadline is Friday, January 25th. Each family who makes their payment in full with a check by Jan. 25th, will have their name placed in a drawing for a $25 Scrip gift certificate.
“Light the Grill” - Family Supper
Monday, January, 28, 2008
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Send in your reservations and money by Tuesday, January 22nd.
Look for the Book Fair schedule to come home next week.
LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE 4-6 CAMPUS!
Congratulations to Micah Swift, this month’s winner of the Good Character Award. Micah is the daughter of Maxwell and Dawn Swift and is in the fourth grade.