School Talk - 11.04.2022
Our Lady of Victory, Pray for Us!
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Faculty, staff and seniors had fun dressing up on Halloween, and there was lots of candy to be had by all! On November 1, we celebrated the beautiful Feast of All Saints with a wonderful all-school Mass with Father Moon. The LIFE team decorated doors all over campus with awesome pictures and descriptions about various saints, and Hanna Moore, along with the Broadcast Team, released a lovely video highlighting the day. On November 2, for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, we remembered our deceased family and friends by writing their names in Nolan Catholic's "Book of the Dead" which was placed in the Chapel to be prayed over for the remainder of the week. Our Ballet Folklorico students performed a beautiful Dia de los Muertos dance in the Circle. |
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Click the image of Hanna Moore to view the All Saints Day video: |
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We are excited to announce our participation in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, November 29, 2022!
The mission of #iGiveCatholic is to unite and inspire faithful Catholic communities and stewards throughout the country to "Give Back and Give Catholic" on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesdsay) is a Global generosity movement created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. #iGiveCatholic is the U.S. Catholic Church’s Giving Day that kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back.
The iGiveCatholic campaign is important to the Nolan Catholic Annual Fund because it is the school’s program for unrestricted annual giving to support the school's operational budget. It is the vehicle by which our community provides financial support to help keep Nolan Catholic High School strong. Each year, gifts to The Nolan Catholic Annual Fund help offset the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student.
Get ready to give! On Nov 29, 2022, visit #iGiveCatholic.org and donate to Nolan Catholic High School. All giving will end at 11:59 p.m. on Nov 29, so please make sure to make your gift in on time!
Advanced Giving Day Phase begins at midnight on November 14, continuing right into #GivingTuesday, November 29, and ending at 11:59 p.m.
"How Can I Contribute?"
We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $250,000! You can help by:
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Support Nolan Catholic High School with a matching gift of any amount. Your donation allows us to double our dollars on November 29, 2022. Please contact Mrs. Webb at kwebb@nchstx.org or Mr. Alves at jalves@nchstx.org if you would like to assist with a matching gift.
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Create a Peer-2-Peer page to help spread the word. This is ideal for Alumni to organize a single page for classmates to donate from a specific graduating class. Information coming THIS SUNDAY on how to organize.
- We need you to tell your friends and family members about the vital work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.
Let us know if you have questions or would like more information. Please contact John Alves, Director of Development, at jalves@nchstx.org or Kristy Webb, President, at kwebb@nchstx.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our school!
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Last year, Nolan Catholic created a Veteran's Day slideshow that showcased our student's family members who served in the military. We are going to continue our tradition for the second year in a row. If you submitted a picture last year, you do not need to send another image. For those who did not send an image or are new to our school, please send a picture to advancement@nchstx.org. The image should include the name, rank and branch of service. Please send images no later than Tuesday, November 8th.
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Grandparents Day, Nov. 18 |
Join us for a special Grandparents Day celebration on Friday, November 18!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 12:30 p.m. - Arrival and Check-in at Arena entrance
- 1:00 p.m. - Welcome, Rosary, tour and refreshments
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Parents, please RSVP for Grandparent(s) so we know if your student is leaving with their Grandparent or not. Click here to RSVP.
For questions or more information, please contact Lindsay Casey at lcasey@nchs.org
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Mrs. Watson shares reflections based on Sunday Gospel readings, feast days of the current month, special devotions or the liturgical season; you will see beautiful images displayed in the hallway by the windows outside the Commons.
Theme for November 2022: Celebrating the Universal Church
The Church’s mission is not to oppose the world and society, but to work for their transformation by the convincing preaching of the Gospel and by the edifying power of the good works and example of those who are baptized into Christ.
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Week 1 - The Church Triumphant
The Church triumphant describes the Church in heaven. The term “church triumphant” underlines the truth that in the glory of heaven all human sin will have been transformed, death and suffering will be no more, and the glory of God will have triumphed over all the imperfections of human history.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Heb 12:1-2
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Week 2 - The Church Suffering
The church suffering refers to the church in purgatory. The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. - Catechism of the Catholic Church 1031
Many will be purged, purified and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. Dan 12:10
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Mass Schedule changes for the week of November 6:
Monday - Father Moon out - No daily Mass
Tuesday - Father Moon out - No daily Mass
Wenesday - School Mass with Father Moon / Confessions during lunch and by appointment
Thursday - Father Moon out - No daily Mass
Friday - Father Moon out - No daily Mass
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Families are invited to join us in person or via Facebook Live for the Rosary every Monday at 11:45 a.m. in the Marian Courtyard. Feel free to bring a chair if you would like.
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What is Angel Wings?
How can you support the Angel Wings Outreach?
Athletic teams, student groups, clubs, and families are encouraged to adopt a family to help purchase all items needed. Each family has a wish list online. Items are purchased and delivered to Nolan Catholic High School.
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ADOPT a family by November 11.
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DELIVER your purchase by December 9.
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What are the Youth Advocate Programs of Fort Worth? |
How can students earn CM service hours for supporting Angel Wings?
- Volunteer after school to wrap items as Christmas gifts
- Donate wrapping paper, gift bags, and tissue paper
- Four rolls of wrapping paper = one CM hour
- Five gift bags = one CM hour
- Five packs of tissue paper = one CM hour
See Mrs. Watson to volunteer!
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Get ready to celebrate Advent with Nolan Catholic’s NEW Purple Out shirt!
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Order your t-shirts here!
- T-shirts will be delivered to students during lunch on Monday, November 28
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Purple Out t-shirts may be worn on Tuesday, November 29 to kick-off Advent
- November 29 will also be a $5 jeans day to help support our Angel Wings outreach!
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Campus Ministry Volunteer Service Opportunities
Please visit the NCHS App under the Campus Ministry button to see all opportunities and sign up, or you may also click the link below.
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Prospective Parents Coffee & Tour |
Families, you are our best referral! Please invite your friends, family and co-workers to one of our upcoming Prospective Parents Coffee & Tour events. These events provide an up-close opportunity to meet our Principal, Mr. Oscar Ortiz, our President, Mrs. Kristy Webb, and our Admissions Team. They will also get to tour our beautiful 65-acre campus and learn more about Nolan Catholic!
We have three remaining available Fridays:11/11/22, 02/10/23 or 03/31/23. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the library for a brief presentation while enjoying coffee. Student Ambassadors will lead campus tours from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Please RSVP here to attend or share link with others!
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Guidance/Counseling Department |
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Seniors, Please be sure you are keeping up with your responsibilities regarding the college checklist as you embark on your last year of high school! Here is the Class of 2023 November College Newsletter. Please also see the detailed email from Mrs. Martin TODAY regarding scholarship opportunities, financial aid information and college visits happening next week.
The Nolan Catholic Guidance Department
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SAVE THE DATE! On-Campus SAT Date has been tentatively set for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. All current Juniors are welcome to take this exam on the Nolan Catholic High School campus during the school day. More information is to come regarding signing up and paying in future School Talks.
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4H will meet on Tuesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons. Our guest speakers this month are our Shooting Sports Coaches. Please plan to join us if you'd like to participate in the rifle and/or archery programs.
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Book Club is continuing their book, Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier. The next meeting is Monday, November 14, after school in the library. See Mrs. Ochs to participate.
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Theater Department
Congratulations to the TAPPS One-Act Play! They are headed to the State meet!
Individual awards at District:
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All-Star Crew: Penelope Sauer
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Honorable Mention: Electra Cabello, Aidan Souder, Caitlin Avila, and Christa Farry
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All- Star Cast: Ethan Thompson, Jackson Thompson, Maclaine Maddox
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Best Actor for the whole contest: Cooper Salerno
The cast will be performing the One-Act Play next Thursday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. It will be a FREE performance, and they would love for you to stop by. The show is 40 minutes.
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Choral Department
TPSMEA auditions were held this past weekend. Six choir students qualified for State; they are: Sarah Heym, Emmy Chen, Grace Vo, Paris Poquiz, Sarah Hooker and Alara Sawey. We also have five students who qualified for Regionals; they are: Joan LeClair, Miriam Olivas, Chloe McLain, Ella Schuster and Jocelyn Ramirez.
Congratulations to all, and good luck with the State auditions!
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The NCHS Viking Marching band came in 1st place at the TPSMEA All-State Marching Contest. They also won all the caption awards, including Best Percussion, Best Color Guard, Best Musical Effect, and Best Visual Effect. Way to go, Band! |
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Congratulations to our cross country program on an amazing finish to their season! The boy's team finished 7th overall at the State Meet and junior Joe Jackman was First Team All-State and finished 8th overall.
The girls finished 9th overall led by freshman Ava Talabock who finished 22nd overall.
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Nolan Catholic Viking Club |
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The Viking Club is looking to you for meaningful and constructive feedback. We value your input and hope you will take a few minutes to fill out our survey. Viking Club is a parent-led organization dedicated to raising funds which give back to all school-approved athletic teams, clubs and organizations. Together, let's make Nolan Catholic the best experience for all! Please click HERE for the survey and complete by November 7.
The next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. Please be on the lookout for details about the location, and join us to learn how you can be part of this awesome group of parents.
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2023 Annual Gala, Feb. 4, 2023
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Save the date! This year's Annual Gala, "80s Prom Night" will take place at the Hurst Conference Center, and you won't want to miss it! Dress in your best 80s prom attire, and enjoy all the greatest hits from the 80s with The Spazmatics. There will be an awesome live auction as well as silent auction, and you can take advantage of the Tuition Raffle NOW. One Tuition Raffle raffle ticket winner will be drawn on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and will be announced live on Facebook. The winner will receive a $5,000 tuition credit for the 2023-2024 school year at any Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic School listed below or a $5,000 Visa gift card. There is not a physical ticket for the Tuition Raffle. Your purchase confirmation of the Tuition Raffle ticket is your proof. Tuition Raffle ticket THISpurchases are not tax-deductible.
Pricing:
One Tuition Raffle ticket for $25
Three Tuition Raffle tickets for $60
Seven Tuition Raffle tickets for $120
The Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Schools include:
All Saints Catholic School, Cassata Catholic High School, Holy Family Catholic School, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Nolan Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, St. Andrew Catholic School, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, St. George Catholic School
St. John the Apostle Catholic School, St Joseph Catholic School, St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, St. Rita Catholic School
The Tuition Raffle is generously underwritten by Walter and
Rose Hall Welborn.
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Please consider becoming a sponsor or purchasing a table with friends! |
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Facility Rental Available |
Nolan Catholic High School is proud to announce our new facility rental website. Planning a special birthday, reunion, small wedding, or pool party? You can rent one of our fabulous spaces right here on campus! Click on the link to view all of our rental options, learn more and share with family and friends. |
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Attention, Nolan Catholic Alumni! We are in the process of updating our alumni database. Please click here to complete the form. Please also share the link with other friends and family that are Alums of Nolan Catholic. You can also follow our official alumni social media pages on Facebook@Esto Dux - Nolan Catholic Alumni News and on Instgram @nchsalum.
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CAMPUS STORE HOURS
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday
12:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
The Viking Victory Shop will be on location at home athletic games (weather permitting for outside games and pending any schedule changes to events).
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Stay Connected with the NCHS App |
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On your phone or tablet, navigate to the App Store or Google Play Store and search for "Nolan Catholic High School." After installing the app, you will be prompted to create an optional User Profile. The Nolan app has an up-to-date official calendar, recent issues of School Talk, and a wide array of useful links and portals. For example, the "Classes," "Homework," and "Gradebook" options will interface directly with your Parent Portal account, so you can easily stay informed on your student's classroom progress and schedule. The app also provides a convenient link to bell schedules, our NCHS social media accounts, guidance office updates, frequently used forms, and much more.
Thank you for using the Nolan Catholic High School App to stay connected!
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NOTE: Please do not unsubscribe from Constant Contact as this is how you will receive our School Talk information throughout the year. Thank you! |
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