Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:

     We appreciate everyone who was able to attend Parent-Teacher conferences. If you were not able to come during the two afternoons scheduled for conferences, please contact your child's teacher to set up a time. Every teacher has a scheduled conference period and will work with you to find a mutually agreeable time. The Catholic philosophy of education is one of partnership with parents. Know that we are all committed to working together for your child's success!

    At prayer, we have learned the Guardian Angel prayer. Our daily devotional has centered around Catholic teaching on angels. The word "angel" comes from a Greek word that was translated from the Hebrew. It means "messenger." The word doesn't describe what these beings are, but what they do. They deliver. In both the Old and New Testaments, angels bring God's message to human beings. It was an angel, Gabriel, who announced to Mary that God had chosen her to be mother of the Messiah (Luke 1:2638). Traditionally, we recognize three archangels (considered "princes" of the angels):

Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Their feast day is Sept. 29. (Since the 17th century, there has also been a feast for all guardian angels. It's Oct. 2.)

See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. (Mt.18:10)

     We are all called to protect the children. We are blessed to have the confidence that God has given us "messengers" to help us in our mission.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Mrs. Marianne Mechura, M.Ed.