Principal's Message
October 20, 2017
Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:             
                I grew up knowing about Our Lady of Fatima. For my parents' generation, the impact was very real and historical. A priest, Father Peyton, started the Rosary League and the motto, "The family that prays together, stays together." It was not uncommon for families to pray the rosary together every night. You can search for Fr. Peyton and learn more about this movement inspired by Fatima. There are videos on YouTube of Hollywood elite praying the rosary. This was a time when Hollywood programs were sensitive to Christian morality. There were strict rules about what could be shown on television especially during the "family hours." Things have changed dramatically just within my lifetime.
                I recently went on retreat. The priest opened the day of reflection by recounting historical information about Our Lady of Fatima. He shared that he knew nothing of it growing up. He only learned about the events as the result of a research topic he stumbled upon when he was in college. How many generations of Catholics have not even heard of this event? It has been approved by the Church. John Paul II attributed his survival of the assassination attempt to the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima. There are today many organizations that promote the message of Our Lady of Fatima.
Last Friday, the preparation for the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima culminated in the celebration of Mass and consecration of our school and our families to Blessed Mother. The message of Fatima is much needed today: Pray the rosary and receive the sacraments. It is from those founts that we are given the grace, strength, and wisdom to bear Christian witness in our families and in this society.
                The students at OLQP are well on their way to doing just that. Thank you for being part of the mission and ministry of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,
Mrs. Marianne Mechura, M.Ed.
Counting our Blessings...
  Officer Taylor, Richwood PD, for talking to PreK and Kinder about Stranger Danger
  Officer Skelton, Richwood PD, for presenting at Open House.
  Home and School officers and members for all they do to help build community at OLQP.
  OLQP staff who work tirelessly to serve students and their families.
  Richwood Police Department for showing PreK their patrol cars.
  Richwood Volunteer Fire Department for showing PreK, Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade their fire truck and fire fighting equipment.
OLQP Shining Stars
Congratulations to the Saints Soccer Team and Lady Saints Varsity Volleyball Team - they will have playoff games (away) against St. Jerome next week!

Saints Soccer Team
Gregory Bonnen, Jackson Bonnen, Bella Buentello, Luke Futschik, Nathan Hulvey, Andres Jimenez, Christian Keefe, Ben Latta, Troy Meagher, Luke Pottratz, Colby Pretz, Wesley Ray, Aiden Stulberg, Caleb Warren, Josh Warren

Lady Saints Volleyball Teams
Emily Boothby, Cimari Bravo, Avery Buentello, Brooke Drangmeister, Kyana Fernandez, Allison Futschik, Reina Gamino, Addyson Gregoire, Michaela Gutermuth, Kalyn Hankins, Hannah Hubbard, Luiza Langner, Abbie MacDonald, Alexa Madenjian, Marissa Martinez, Lindsey Matula, Ella Mulholland, Olivia Mulholland, Maggie Orscheln, Tessie Thomas, Yoana Todorova, Anna Traynor
Did You Know?
Catholic High Schools in Houston
There are several Catholic high schools in Houston. Recently, graduates of OLQP have attended Strake Jesuit and St. Thomas. These schools are interested in recruiting students from OLQP and all the grades schools in the archdiocese. If you have considered continuing to pursue a Catholic education for your children you may be interested in visiting campuses in the Houston area. For an more information about Incarnate Word Academy, click here. For an opportunity to visit St. Pius, click here
News You Can Use....
Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a soccer challenge! It is being held at the OLQP soccer field on Sunday, October 22, at 2:00p.m. For more information, please click here.
Support Our Supporters!
 
Mark your Calendars:

October 23-27
Red Ribbon Week

October 23
Living Rosary at 8am

Lady Saints Varsity Volleyball Playoff Game (Away)

October 24
7th/8th Grades to BASF for Robotics Demonstration

Saints Soccer Playoff Game (Away)

PSIA Parent Meeting 6pm

October 26
Early Dismissal
Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 27
Early Dismissal
Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 1
All Saints Day Parade
9:30am
Mass at 10am

November 2
OLQP T-shirt/jeans Day

November 3
Children's Mass 10am

Early Dismissal
12:45 (PreK)
1pm (K-8th and PreK siblings)
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School | 979-265-3909 | kwilson@olqpschool.org | http://www.olqpschool.org
1600 FM 2004
Richwood, TX 77531