Falcon's Quill
Issue 15
04-December-18
Principal's Corner
Dear Parents,
This past Sunday marked the beginning of Advent. This season is very significant because it marks a time where we are anticipating the coming of our Lord and Savior. 

Many people may use Advent calendars and Wreaths. The wreath is circular which symbolizes God’s love that has no beginning and no end. The wreath is traditionally made of fresh materials which represent new life that Jesus offers us through his birth, life and resurrection. There are 4 candles on the wreath, 3 are purple and one is pink.

The Advent candles readily demonstrate the strong contrast between darkness and light. In the Bible, Christ is referred to as the “Light of the World” contrasted with the darkness of sin. Human history spanned long ages before our prophesied Savior would finally make his appearance, and God’s promise to make all things new through Him.

As his Advent, or “coming,” draws nearer another candle is lit, with each candle dispelling the darkness a little more. Thus, the Advent wreath helps us to spiritually contemplate the great drama of salvation history that surrounds the birth of God Incarnate who comes to redeem the human race.

Continue reading more about the symbolism of the Advent season HERE.
Pre-order your copy of the 2018 Christmas Program Video!
Do you have family who would love to come see the Christmas program but can't? Or perhaps you didn't get that great photo or video that you thought you did?

You can now pre-order your very own (downloadable) copy of the Christmas program, that you can cherish as your child grows. You can even share with family visiting this Christmas season, or take the video to those you are visiting.
Pre-order your copy HERE,

Your options for purchasing are:
  • Digital streaming and downloadable on Vimeo VOD for $20. You can stream this on your smart TVs/Boxes, phones or computers at any time, or download the video for safe keeping similar to a USB Drive. Release date scheduled for Saturday, 12/22/18 at 12pm noon.

  • Standard DVD or Blu-Ray HD DVD for $25. Completed and available for pick up at the office Friday, 1/18/19.

  • USB Thumb Drive for $25. Completed and available for pick up at the office Friday, 1/18/19. 
Wednesday, 12/5
Choice of Hard or Soft Shell Taco
Pinto Beans
Tropical Fruit
Churro

Please click HERE for the December lunch menu
On Thursday, 12/20, we will be serving a Christmas meal. If you would like to join your student for lunch, please let the office know by 3pm on Wednesday, 12/19, to allow the cafeteria staff to have an adequate lunch count.
Watch the trailer or full length video from this year's Veterans Day Salute.

Thank you Facing West Media for capturing this celebration of patriotism.
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Fundraise while you Christmas Shop!
HFCS is on Smile.Amazon.com
  1. Click HERE
  2. Type in “Holy Family Elementary School” in the look up box.
  3. Select the Holy Family with the Grand Junction, CO location.
  4. Double check that “amazon smile” is in the top left corner of your screen
  5. Shop! Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will give HFCS 0.5% of your purchase.
Don't forget to enroll or verify that your City Market Rewards card is benefiting HFCS PTL HERE.
Thank you Cold Stone Creamery for sponsoring an ice cream party for the grades who won the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Congratulations Kindergarten and First Grade!
*Thursday, 12/6-8am School Mass w/Fr. Chrysogonus
*Wednesday, 12/12-8am School Mass at St. Joseph's w/Fr. Carlos

You may view all upcoming events HERE
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http://www.calendarwiz.com/CalendarWiz_iCal.php?crd=hfcs-gj
Prayer intentions for our loved ones can be found HERE .
Mesa County Right to Life is sponsoring an essay contest. Please see the flyer HERE .
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IHM hosts Breakfast with Santa. See more information HERE.
Make online payments for lunch, Falcon's Nest, Spirit Wear, etc. Click  HERE to set up your account or to make a payment.
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