Principal's Message

September 16, 2016

Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:

Today was such a special day. Many hearts and hands worked together to make the day one to remember. It was gratifying to see so many of those who were here in the early days. Past principals, school board presidents, board members, teachers, students, parents, and friends were here. They came back to celebrate the memories and to share the joy that we all have as part of this community.

Cardinal DiNardo gave the students a beautiful history lesson. He encouraged the students to be rooted in the Faith and to embrace it as it informs all other learning. He talked about the courage of the martyrs whose feast day was celebrated today, Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian. These two men paid the ultimate price for living and teaching the Gospel. For some, martyrdom is a physical sacrifice.

Others give their lives wholly to God in another way. They give it by living their lives in complete faith and trust in God. They step out in courage and forge ahead even when others say that they will fail. The founder of Our Lady Queen of Peace was one of those people. She knew that God had a plan. She knew that her role was to be faithful to that plan. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School is her legacy. It is built on the faith and trust of a Sister of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament and those who were inspired to help her.

God has called each of us to be here in this historic moment. Now we must have the faith and trust to carry on this beautiful legacy. Thank you for being part of the mission and ministry of OLQP. May God bless you and your family abundantly for all you do to ensure that a Catholic education is available to students in southern Brazoria County for the next 30 years...and beyond!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Mrs. Marianne Mechura, M.Ed.

Principal

[email protected]

Counting our Blessings....

Chief Corb for being the guest speaker at the Fall Open House

Mr. Stahl for helping tune up the sound system in Marian Hall

Mrs. Martinez for facilitating STREAM and WeatherBug training

Mrs. Bouley for all her work on Google Classroom

All who worked together for the 30th Anniversary Mass:

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo

Fr. Jude Ezuma

Fr. Giovanni Nguyen

Fr. Joseph Nguyen

Fr. Daniel Baguio

Fr. Jesse Garcia

Fr. Victor Perez

Deacon Gerald Peltier

Vicki Orscheln - music

Phillip Newton - music

Knights of Columbus

Catholic Daughters of America

Refreshment Committee

Decor Committee

Set-up/Clean-up Committee

History Committee

Transportation Committee

Richwood Police Department

Staff and Students

Honored Guests

OLQP Shining Stars

OLQP participates in the Duke TiP 7th Grade Talent Search Program. This program affords students, as 7th graders, the opportunity to take the SAT/ACT college entrance exams. The talent search will open doors for these students to summer study programs and scholarships. 40% of OLQP 7th

graders qualified. Congratulations!

Lucy Berger

Jackson Bonnen

Greyson Cammarn

Cristian Finley

Allison Futschik

Ben Latta

Alexa Madenjian

Ella Mulholland

Maggie Orscheln

Tessie Thomas

Did you Know?

At the Open House, Chief Corb shared tips and information to help keep students safe on the internet. Please click here for the hand-out.

Hawthorne Hall was named for Mr. Jack Hawthorne, former principal of OLQP. He visited here today!

Counselor's Corner

Please click here to read the September newsletter from OLQP Counselor, Kimberly Lewis-Davis.

Remember When

Mr. Jack Hawthorne became principal in 1994. He served as principal at OLQP through the 2002-2003 school year. He came here as a strong school leader who had retired from public school. He actually worked as the P.E. teacher before he became principal. My first year here was his first year as principal. It was he who told me that I needed to get my master's degree...so he could retire! Some of my favorite memories of the time that I was here with Mr. Hawthorne are:

He was always saying, "Wonderful!" Everything was wonderful!

Another favorite topic was that this is "holy ground."

He was also known to say, "Whatever Sister wants!"

By M. Mechura

Support our Supporters!

Mark your Calendars:

September 19

Volleyball Home Game

4:30pm

September 21

Raffle Ticket Turn-In Day

International Peace Day

Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30pm

September 22

Early Dismissal

Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 23

Children's Mass 10am

Early Dismissal

Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 26-30

Passive Fundraising Challenge Week

September 27

Soccer Home Game

4:30pm

September 28

Raffle Ticket Turn-in Day

Volleyball Home Game

4:30pm

September 29

Soccer Home Game

4:30pm

September 30

Children's Mass 10am

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1600 FM 2004
Richwood, TX 77531