We hope you have a blessed Christmas and joyous New Year.

Mike McGinty, Julie Moran & Jim Dahlman



Printed School Directory

Each family gets one Directory, and it went home yesterday in the youngest and/or only child's backpack. Contact the school office if you are interested in purchasing an extra Directory (cost is $5). A digital copy will be made available in January.

Snowbusters (Grades 3-8)

Register by December 30th

This PSO sponsored downhill skiing and snowboarding program for OLG students of all levels. Participants will learn new skills and have fun with their friends! View the flyer for more information! Click here to register.

Don't Forget Amazon Smile Donates to OLG

It is simple, all you do is go to smile.amazon.com, instead of the regular Amazon website. Click here for instructions. Amazon has made donations to OLG over $2,999.79, so it adds up to make a difference!

January/February Extended Care

There is no school on January 13 and 16 and there will NOT be Extended Care. February 20 and 21 are no school days and there will be Extended Care on the 21st only at Grand Slam. Click here to register by January 13.

Young Rembrandts - Winter Session

The winter session for grades K-5 will be Tuesday, January 24 - March 7 from 3:15 - 4:45 PM. The cost is $119. Click here to register and pay.

Mark Your Calendars for Mom's Night Out

Join your fellow OLG moms for a grade level mixer at Hilltop. Stop by between 7:30 - 9:30 PM for a casual night of bonding and conversation. RSVP required.

• PreSchool - Thursday, January 19 click here to RSVP
• Kindergarten - Wednesday, January 4 click here to RSVP
• 1st Grade - Thursday, January 5 click here to RSVP
• 2nd Grade - Thursday, January 26 click here to RSVP
• 3rd Grade - Wednesday, January 18 click here to RSVP
• 4th Grade - Thursday, February 2 click here to RSVP
• 5th Grade - Monday, January 30 click here to RSVP

Christmas Mass Times & Volunteers Needed

Saturday and Sunday, December 24 - 25

Christmas Vigil Masses are as follows 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM. Christmas Day Masses will be at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Click here for Livestream times and all other Advent information.

Volunteer greeters, ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers, and lectors are needed for all Christmas Day Masses. Current volunteers, please sign up on Ministry Scheduler Pro. New volunteers, email Marissa Carletta.

Cafeteria and Kitchen Open House

Saturday and Sunday, January 7 - 8

Join us after the weekend masses for refreshments and to check out the new cafeteria and amazing kitchen! More details to follow.

The Temperament God Gave You - Small Groups

Register by January 12, 2023, 6:30

Do you want to better understand yourself, your husband and your children? Do you desire strong friendships with other moms just like you? Knowing your God-given temperament will help you become a better wife, mom and friend. Join The Temperament God Gave You: A Catholic Small Group for Mothers of Young Children. The groups will meet twice a month between January and May at OLG. Cost is $45. For complete details, video and to register click here.

Love Is In The Cards - Casino Date Night

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Take some time to invest in your marriage with a date night of fun and games! Couples can enjoy heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and cocktails while testing their luck at the Casino tables. Las Vegas Tonight will provide a full casino experience with Texas Hold ‘Em, Red Dog, Pit Boss, Black Jack, Let it Ride, Pokerlette, and Beat the House. Plus, couples will have the chance to win special door prizes! Free childcare is included with your ticket. Don’t miss this chance to have fun and win big with your spouse! Click here for complete details and to register.

MC Gala - Save the Date

Saturday, February 4,

Interlachen Country Club

Registration and ticket sales will start on Wednesday, January 4. You must register to purchase tickets and to participate in the silent auction. This event will sell out so don't delay. Click here for updates.

Gala Community Connection

A Community Connection is a party or event hosted/donated by OLG parents that builds community while also raising money for the school. The host(s) come up with the idea for the party, then cover all the costs and logistics associated with the party. Tickets to the event will be sold as part of the OLG Men’s Club Gala auction. Community Connections can be grade specific, for all grades, for parents from a specific grade, or for all parents. For more information contact Kate Knopick or Becky Krieger.

Catechism in a Year - Small Groups

Ascension Press is launching The Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz starting January 1, 2023 and OLG is forming weekly small groups for fellowship and discussion with other believers who are searching to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and lead them to a more intimate relationship with our Lord! Click here for more details.

Ultrasound Models Needed

SouthWest Options for Women is offering FREE ultrasounds on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 574 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 130. As part of medical training for nurse sonographers, non-diagnostic ultrasounds will be provided to women at 20 weeks or less gestational age. Each appointment will last 30-minutes and all participants will be provided with photos and a gift basket or gift card. Family is welcome to come along to the scan. Call or Text Amy RN, at 952-905-1452 to make an appointment.

Hearts Are Full

I continue to be moved by how, in addition to generously giving tuition gifts to support our John Paul II scholars, OLG has found so many other ways to support our JPII family. You are braking cycles of poverty and reflecting the light and love of our Savior. Thank you for...

• The staff at OLG for creating 30+ "Advent Extras" baskets for JPII families
• The OLG Men's Club for providing a tree for JPII and several families
• The OLG School's "Santa's Secret Shop", which is gifting proceeds to support JPII's Newcomer Experience
• OLG families who participate in the Sponsor a Family project; they fulfill wishes of our JPII families by providing everything from bikes to bedsheets
• All of those who continue to pray for our JPII families!  

-Alison James, Lead Gift Officer at John Paul II School

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