Monday 3/19- Candy Sale Prize: Magic Show 1:45 PM (Only students who earned this prize will attend); Dismissal 3pm; NO Bricks 4 Kidz until new session after Easter Break
Tuesday 3/20- Dismissal 2 pm; After School: Tutoring; No Chess Club until new session begins after Easter Break;
Wednesday 3/21 - Mass at 8:15 (Formal Uniform); Honor Roll 9:15 (After Mass); Dismissal 3 PM;
Thursday 3/22 - Dismissal 3 pm; After School: Folklorico; Mandatory Parent Meeting for HONK! parents 6 PM; Parent Guild Meeting #3 7 PM
Friday 3/23 -Living Stations 11 AM; Dismissal 12 :30 PM; Living Stations 6:30 PM
Saturday 3/25 - Palm Sunday Family Mass - Please join us!
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Sharing Our Faith - Holy Week
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Holy Week: A Time Apart for Renewal (From loyolapress.com)
In the course of our busy week, we most likely have times set apart for certain things that are important to us—a workout, a few social phone calls, or maybe even a short catnap—so that we can renew ourselves, our energy, and our perspective.
Holy Week
is a time that is set apart in our Church’s
liturgical year
for our spiritual renewal. In fact, the word holy refers to anything that is set apart for God’s purposes. Holy Week is holy precisely because it is time that is set apart for us to focus on how we are spiritually renewed through the suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
The Symbols of Holy Week
The liturgies of Holy Week are filled with some of the richest and most ancient symbols of the Catholic faith. The waving of palms on Passion (Palm) Sunday reminds us that we are called to be followers of Jesus, not just fans who cheer from a distance. The
washing of feet
on Holy Thursday speaks to us of the selfless love that we are called to practice in imitation of Jesus. The veneration of the cross on Good Friday reminds us that, as Christians, we believe that Jesus can overcome anything, even death. The lighting of the Easter fire in a darkened church and the celebration of baptisms on Holy Saturday speak to us of the new life that is ours because of Jesus’ triumph over the darkness of sin and death through his resurrection.
Make Space to Renew Your Faith
In her book
The Holy Way
, Paula Huston explains that “a cluttered and overburdened mental space can be one of the biggest obstacles to simple living.” This Holy Week allow yourself time apart, holy time, to spend with Jesus. May it be a time set apart to unclutter your mind, lay down your burdens, and renew your faith in Jesus.
Click below to find activities you can do at home during the Holy Week break!
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Preparing for Easter with the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Please be sure to take your child to attend a Penance Service this week. Several services will take place at various churches this week, including at St. Ignatius. Going to confession is a wonderful way to truly prepare for the glory of Easter.
19th Monday/lunes: St. Bernard Church, 7:00pm
20th Tuesday/martes: St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 7:00pm
22nd Thurs/jueves: Divine Saviour Church, 7:00pm
23rd Friday/viernes: St. Andrew Church, 7:00pm
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DOMINICAN SISTERS
The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose wish to express our deep gratitude to Mrs. Wade, the Elementary School staff, parents and students and all those who supported us during our loss of Sister Mara Anne. We continue to feel the power of your prayers and your expression of support. We know that many of you share the loss of Sister Mara Anne and we want you to know that your intentions are being remembered in our prayers. May God bless each of you!
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VIRTUS TRAINING OFFERED SOON
Parents who would like to volunteer at school must be Virtus trained. Virtus is the program that all adults who work around children at church or school must complete. There is no cost to you.
There are 2 Virtus Re certification classes coming up: The class in Spanish is scheduled for 04/10- Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm in the Pastoral Center Conference Room. Please contact our Parish Office to sign up. 323-256-3041. Our class in English is scheduled for Tuesday 04/17 same time and location. Thank you.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish School Spirit Raffle
Thank you to all the parents who stopped by, as requested, to pick up raffle tickets. This is our last mandatory fundraiser of the year and with your help, we will be able to meed our budget goals for this year. Please remember that this is on your family contract and each family must sell $200 worth of tickets. Tickets are $2 each and First Prize is $2500! Ticket sales will take place from now until May 20th.
Books which were not picked up in the office were sent home with the children. Please be sure to participate in this final mandatory fundraiser. WE NEED 100% PARTICIPATION to make sure this fundraiser is successful!
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The 13th Station: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
Walking Meditation at the Mission San Jose Dominican Motherhouse in Freemont, CA.
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On March 23rd, the 8th graders will present the Living Stations of the Cross at 11 am for the school community and then again at 6:30 pm for parents and parishioners.
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Please be sure to make those March 20th payments! We rely on every family to meet their financial commitment.
It is time to re-register for next year! Be sure to re-register early so you can be among the first to secure your child's spot and meet with Mrs. Wade to review your contract for next year.
Families requesting financial assistance should schedule contract meetings as soon as dates are announced while aid money is available. Meetings will begin after the CEF applications are due and CEF meetings are completed.
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Catholic Schools Parent Survey
Dear Falcon Families,
PLEASE BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SURVEY!
Something BIG is happening - at our school and beyond. We’re going to share how incredible our Catholic school and others in the Archdiocese of LA are. But before that happens, we need some feedback (but there are great prizes!).
First - we need to hear from YOU. The goal of the survey is to better understand what you value the most in your child’s education, and the results will be used to help understand why you chose our school and make improvements for the future.
Second - we need to hear from your friends. Any of your peer parents with school-aged children who do not attend a Catholic School. We need to understand what they value in the education of their children. Please text and email this survey to your friends, and share it on your social media channels.
If our school is one of the top 3 schools to have the most Catholic Parents in the LA, Santa Barbara or Ventura counties complete the survey - we could win a grant up to $3,000. So, please share with any Catholic parent in our area you can think of!
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EMPOWER SUMMER
Once again this summer, the Empower organization will be offering a Summer Enrichment Program at St. Ignatius. More information about this fun program can be found in the office. Empower Summer will begin the week of June 18, 2018.
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A limited amount of 'Falcon' caps are currently available in the office. They are only $15 and the money goes to support our sports program. Please come to the office to purchase your hat and support St. Ignatius!
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Fabulous Falcons - Week ending March 2nd
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Fabulous Falcons - Week ending March 15th
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Congratulations to our Fabulous Falcons for the week ending March 15th These children were noticed by their teachers for following rules, showing good behavior, and making good choices. We are proud of you!
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Honk! News
Please make sure your child attends all rehearsals! Just like the professionals, Honk! will be in rehearsals for about six weeks before it opens in May. What an amazing experience for our young performers!
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St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish School| 323.255.6456 | stignatiusla.org
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