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- those who are sick and suffering
- those who are lonely
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March 1, 2018
Dear School Families,
I shared this prayer with the faculty and staff this week:
'Lord, catch me off guard today. Surprise me with some moment of beauty or pain. So that at least for the moment I may be startled into seeing that you are here in all your splendor, always and everywhere, barely hidden, beneath, beyond, within this life I breathe. Amen.
(F. Buechner. Dynamic Catholic)
The prayer spoke to me because earlier this week my breath was taken away when I saw how beautiful Mt. Diablo looked with all that snow. This prayer is my reminder of how wonderful God is to give me that moment of being startled and to have an appreciation for the gift of moments.
Last week was an opportunity for all of us to take a break and enjoy the moments with family. I heard lots of great moments that our children experienced. We are in the second week of Lent. We are called to take in the moments where Christ is present in our lives. I pray that you are taking that time to be in the moment with Christ and are startled by the joy you receive from your children for that is when Christ is present!
We are grateful for all the students who participated in the Dr. Seuss breakfast and donated a book. This is one of our school-wide service projects that will benefit children in the Contra Costa County Foster Care Homes.
I invite you to join us for the 8:00 a.m mass, followed by the 5th Grade Stations of the Cross presentation.
In partnership,
Fely Fajardo
Interim Principal
2nd Graders read Dr. Seuss Literature and made their own matching shirts! Each student had a unique representation of a Dr. Seuss story.
4th Graders are working on Fractions!
Parents & Our Catholic Identity
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We attended the "Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial" retreat. At the retreat, we understood that just by being Catholic and going to Mass once in a while "when we had time" was not living our faith. We needed to have a relationship with the Lord. We needed to learn more about each other. We needed to remind ourselves of the promise that we gave to each other when got married. We did not have God as the center of our lives.
HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO SHARE YOUR FAMILY STORY AND CELEBRATE YOUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY. CONTACT US AT: [email protected]
Your opinion matters. We are sending out a survey on the School's Catholic Identity, Academics, Facility and more. Please complete the survey by March 8. Your honest and thoughtful opinions are important as we work together to ensure the future of Holy Rosary School.
Plan Your Week
Friday, March 2: 8:00 a.m. Mass followed by Stations of the Cross prepared by 5th Grade
Sunday, March 4: P.T.G. hosting casino bus trip to Jackson Rancheria We have 10 spots left!
Friday, March 9: 8:00 a.m. Mass followed by Stations of the Cross prepared by 3rd Grade
Friday, Mary 9: 11:30 a.m. Used Uniform Sale
Friday, March 9: 12pm Minimum Day Dismissal for Teacher Professional Development Day
Sunday, March 11: Daylight Savings Time begins...set your clocks forward one hour!
Monday, March 12: Trimester 3 begins
Tuesday, March 13: 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 14: Pi Day & Pi Bee
Thursday, March 15: Bake Sale (Student Leadership)
Friday, March 16: No School & Serendipity for Teacher Professional Development Day
Tuesday, March 20: 6:30 p.m. P.T.G. Board Meeting
Friday, March 23: 8:00 a.m. Mass followed by Stations of the Cross prepared by 6th Grade and Kindergarten
Tuesday, March 27: Kids Against Hunger (community service program)...more info to come!
Thursday, March 29: Holy Thursday - 4th Grade Passion Play presentation - all are welcome to participate.
Share your school photos for the yearbook at hjeshare
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school code is HRSAntioch
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 Christlike Certificates
February
Congratulations to those students that turned in their five Christlike awards during the month of January to earn their certificate of acknowledgement and free dress day! Keep up the good work showing your Christlike spirit!
Anthony Burr - 5A
Emily Celli - 4A
Emma Hourigan - KA
Eleanor Huang - KA
Peyton Magante - KA
Xander Pulver - KA
Sebastian Ramirez - 6B
Jayden Rivera - KA
Julia Sy - KA
Jazmin Villalobos - 8A
Ryan Wisely - KA
Note: Students should turn in their Christlike awards at the school office to receive the certificate of acknowledgement and free dress.
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Congratulations, SCOUTS!
Recently, scouts and their adult leaders gathered for their
Celebration of Scouting at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Father Jayson Landeza, Oakland Diocese Scout Chaplain, reminded the scouts that following the Boy Scout Oath or the Girl Scout Promise in "helping other people at all times" will help them to live and to grow as Catholic Christians.
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orty scouts from around the Oakland Diocese received religious awards.
Congratulations go out to our alumni students for for being recognized in receiving the following awards
:
Pope Pius XII Award
Michael Boushey, class of 2016
Leo LaRosa, class of 2016
Gabriel Tanu Tafito, class of 2017
Pillars of Faith Award
Michael Boushey, class of 2016
Leo LaRosa, class of 2016
Gabriel Tanu Tafito, class of 2017
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Pray the Rosary
This Lent, you are invited to deepen your devotion to the rosary. The Rosary Confraternity is a group of women and men dedicated to praying the rosary three times a week. By joining, you receive a plethora of spiritual benefits and indulgences. You are invited to join the 500 year old tradition.
http://www.rosary-center.org/nroscon.htm
En esta Cuaresma est
ás
invitado
a profundizar en tu
devoción al rosario. La Cofradí
a del Santo
Rosario est
á formada por
un grupo de mujeres y hombres que se dedican a
rezar el rosario tres veces a la semana. Por unirt
e recibes gran cantidad de beneficios espirituales e indulgencias. Est
ás invitado a ser parte de esta tradición
de más de 500 años.
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Father Roberto's Corner
Parish theme for this year:
Be Disciples.
Make Disciples.
A Message from Fr. Roberto
English
Liturgical Guidelines for our Lenten Liturgies
Pope Francis' Ideas for Fasting During Lent
Espanol
Directrices Litúrgicas para Nuestras Liturgias de Cuaresma
Ideas del Papa Francisco para Ayunar Durante la Cuaresma
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