Dear families and friends,

This coming weekend we celebrate Easter. Lent officially ends with Mass on Holy Thursday as we enter into the "Triduum", the great three Days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday that lead us to Easter. For Catholics, it is the greatest feast, and it is not isolated to Easter Sunday. The Easter season lasts 50 days, ending with Pentecost on Sunday, May 28.

May your hearts be filled with hope, peace, and love as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Wishing you a safe, happy and blessed Easter!

Mike McGinty, Jim Dahlman and Julie Moran

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.

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.

PSO Meeting & Open Positions

Tuesday, April 11, 9:30 AM, Library

There is a lot going on this time of year. It is also the time to start planning for next year's chairs! Come, learn and get involved!

• Chairs will be needed on these committees: Family Mass/Breakfast, Grandparents Day, Library Coordinators, Room Parents Coordinators, Santa Shop Photos, Social Shopping Events, Snowbusters, and Used Uniforms.
• New roles for next year include: Lost and Found Manager, and Photo Manager.
• Grade Specific Chairs are needed for: Pancake Breakfast (2nd Gr), Graduation (7th Gr) and Marathon (8th Gr).

Sweatshirts for Textbooks

Orders Due Wednesday, April 12

This week our 8th graders visited each K-5 classroom to give a presentation on Ghana. They explained our relationship with Ghana and shared information about their service project "Sweatshirts for Textbooks". Click here to learn more and order a sweatshirt!

Moms Night Out

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

• PreK - April 11 - RSVP
• 2nd - April 12 - RSVP
• 3rd - April 26 - RSVP
• 4th - April 25 - RSVP
• 5th - May 10 - RSVP

May Lunch Orders and Menus

Due, Monday April 17 by 4:00 PM

Click here for menus and to order.

Scholastic Book Fair

April 17 - 24, Library

Students will get to shop during their scheduled day at the library. Plus, the sale will be after Masses for all parish and school families on Sunday, April 23 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Click here to set up a Scholastic eWallet for each of your students so they can shop without cash during the school day. Cash, checks (made out to OLG), and credit cards are also accepted. More details to come next week. Questions? Contact Jackie Grandstrand.

Summer Academy

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.

Carnival Updates

Friday, April 28th, 5:30 - 8:00 PM

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 published and to win a very magical prize the night of Carnival! Click here for all Carnival event details and follow The Weekender for more magical updates as we get closer to transforming our school into Graceland: The Happiest Place On Heaven & Earth!

Volunteers Needed for...

Library...click here!

Lunchroom...click here!

Teacher Treats...click here!

Family Mass & Breakfast...click here!

OLG Alumni on Social Media!

OLG has created social media accounts specifically for alumni on Instagram and Facebook! These pages are open to all former OLG students, including those who did not graduate from OLG, as well as alumni parents, alumni grandparents and anyone else who has been influenced by an OLG education experience. Follow the pages today!

MSSC - April Opportunities

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 Middle School 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. 

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 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 crazy and then answer the 3 Big Questions. $20/couple. Free childcare provided. Click here to register. Questions? Contact Lori Brumbaugh.

Men's Club Golf Tournament

Friday, May 19, 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. Youth and adult volunteers are needed for the daytime groups. 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 if you have questions, contact Stephanie Lloyd at (952) 929-3317 x9038.

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