Dear OLG Families and Friends,

Like all of you, I am profoundly shocked and saddened by the violence that occurred this week at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. On behalf of the entire OLG family, our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

When these senseless acts of violence occur, they understandably cause fearfulness about school safety among families, students and educators across the country, including our OLG community. I want to assure you that OLG remains committed to providing a safe place for our students & families, faculty & staff, and volunteers.

• We actively partner with Edina Police, who have completed a comprehensive review of our campus and procedures. Our active partnership with and our proximity to EPD ensure a rapid and swift response should a situation occur.

• OLG School Advisory Committee (SAC) has an active subcommittee working with Parish and school leadership.  Work of the subcommittee includes ongoing EPD partnership, review of safety and security protocols, and monitoring on-going security projects.

• We regularly conduct safety and security drills in accordance with Minnesota State Statues and administer education and training with faculty and staff.

• In addition to cameras, controlled door access and a school PA system, we are committed to make ongoing recommended enhancements to our campus. Please note we have additional technology and procedures in place that we do not share to ensure our campus remains secure.

As a next step, we are going to provide an opportunity for our OLG community to come together in person for dialogue and discussion regarding safety and security prior to the end of the school year. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me or to Dan Ryan (dryanp@gmail.com) who is the chair of the SAC security subcommittee.

It is times like this I turn to Isaiah 41:10, “do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God: I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious hand.”

Together are we, OLG,

Mike McGinty

Head of School

Sole Searching Shoe Drive

Through Monday, April 10

The Student Council’s annual Sole Searching Shoe Drive has started! Please bring in new or gently used kids and adult shoes to your homeroom and they will be donated to Sharing and Caring Hands.

We can’t walk in their shoes, but we can help them by letting them walk in ours.

OLG Summer Academy Registration is Open!

Looking to stay sharp this summer? OLG Summer Academy is offering many different classes spanning multiple subjects, plus 1:1 tutors to help meet your specific needs. Click here for complete details and to register.

Family Mass and Breakfast

Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 AM (Father/Daughter)

Wednesday, April 12, 7:30 AM (Mother/Son)

Join us for Mass, followed by donuts and coffee in the Commons. Please RSVP by Friday, April 7. Father/Daughter RSVP and Mother/Son RSVP.

Moms Night Out

Second round of Moms Nights Out will be at Hilltop from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Mark your calendars and RSVP.

• PreK - April 11th, RSVP here
• K - April 3rd, RSVP here
• 1st - April 5th, RSVP here
• 2nd - April 12th, RSVP here
• 3rd - April 26th, RSVP here
• 4th - April 25th, RSVP here
• 5th - May 10, RSVP here

Carnival Updates

In anticipation of our all-school Carnival, we want to know why your student is going to OLG Carnival? Have your student answer the question using this form for a chance to have their quote be published and win a very magical prize the night of Carnival!

During Carnival we have a variety of raffle baskets for kids and grown-ups! Our goal is to have each homeroom donate 1 or 2 baskets. We ask for parent volunteers curate the baskets. If you would like to help please sign up here and make Magic at Carnival Graceland! The Happiest Place On Heaven and Earth!

Volunteers Needed for...

Library...click here!

Lunchroom...click here!

Teacher Treats...click here!

Family Mass & Breakfast...click here!

MSSC - April Opportunities

Wednesday, April 5 - Sweep the Church

Tuesday, April 11 - Father/Daughter Mass - Boys Serve

Wednesday, April 12 - Mother/Son Mass - Girls Serve

Thursday, April 13 - Trophy Case Part 3

Click here to Sign Up

EXTREME Youth Group

Friday, April 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Frassati Room

Looking to have a night full of games, food, friends and Jesus? Well, we have the perfect thing for you! We meet the 2nd Friday of each month! Come and bring all your friends! Questions? Contact Jeremy Bodenschatz at (209) 923-0565. RSVP here. 

Coin Collection for Ghana

Join our sister school, JPII in their annual campaign to collect coins to help purchase copybooks (notebooks) and basic necessities for our friends at OLG Senior High School in Ghana. Click here for complete details. Questions? Contact Alison James.

Men's Club Fish Fry

Friday, March 31, 5 - 8:00 PM

Food, live music and fun! Plus, Finnegan's Pub! Tickets sold at the door. Carpooling is encouraged and please follow the map for parking.

Click here for more details and to volunteer.

Easter Mass Times

Mass times for Easter are different than normal weekends. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 8:00 PM. Sunday Masses are 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Click here for the complete Easter week Mass times and for the Easter Sunday parking map.

Pasta & Peace Date Night

Saturday, May 6, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

After a pasta meal, we will work together to tame the chaos in our homes! Following the structure of The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni, we will dive into what makes our lives so crazy and then answer the 3 Big Questions. $20/couple.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Lori Brumbaugh.

Men's Club Golf Tournament

Friday, May 12, 12:30 PM, Braemar Golf Course

The golf tournament is coming back! More details to come but for now mark your calendars.

Totus Tuus (Vacation Bible School) Register-Volunteer-Host

Monday - Friday, July 23-28

The program for kids in grades K-5 is from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM ($55 fee) and the evening program is for youth grades 6-12 ($25 fee) is from 6:30 - 8:45 PM. Volunteer positions needed for the daytime groups are available for youth and adults. Click here to register. Additionally, we are seeking host homes for the Totus Tuus missionaries. If you’re interested in opening your home to host or have questions, contact Stephanie Lloyd at (952) 929-3317 x9038.

Award-Winning Building

Congrats to the Opus Group in receiving the 2023 DBIA-UMR: Design-Build Excellence Award for their work on our Activity Center Addition! Click here for complete details.

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