Congratulations Mike McGinty, who is being ordained a Deacon this weekend in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis! Thank you for being a wonderful example of how to live a life of faith for our students and all of us.

Preschool and Kindergarten for Fall 2024

Applications Due Friday, December 15

Current parents, note that new siblings are not automatically enrolled, so please email Amy Selby to get application information for next year. Current OLG preschoolers do not need to reapply for Preschool or Kindergarten—you should have received an email with instructions on how to submit your registration intent for next year. Letters regarding acceptance will be sent to families in January. If you know a family who would be a great fit for OLG School, have them reach out, too!

Snowbusters

Register by Friday, December 29

Join us this January/February at Hyland Hills for Snowbusters, a downhill skiing and snowboarding program for OLG 3rd-8th graders. Whether a beginner or expert, students will learn new skills and have fun with their friends! Click here for complete details on the program, as well ass volunteering and registration information.

Dr. Nolan Monthly Parent Webinar

Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 PM

Parenting in Unpredictable Times: The holidays provide us with lots of experiences of unpredictability. Learn strategies to bolster your child’s resilience during this time. Click here to sign up.

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Friday, December 15 - Concert Chair Teardown

Sunday, December 17 - Sunday School Donuts

Wednesday, December 20 - Christmas Treat Bags

Once you register for MSSC, you can sign up here for events. Questions? Contact Jamie Pohl, Anna Lima, Kristin Frederick or Angela Brown.

Release Day Extended Care on January 19

Register by Tuesday, December 19

Join us for a day of fun at Grand Slam in Burnsville. Click here to register.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click the links below to sign up for the current parent volunteer openings:

Library Reader/Volunteer

Lunch Room

Have a grandparent who would like to volunteer at OLG School? There are opportunities in the Lunchroom, Library, and more! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jamie Pohl.

Santa's Secret Shop

Santa’s workshop was again a wonderful experience for the students and elves! This year we broke records with the number of shoppers and enthusiastic gift givers. Please join us on Wednesday December 13 at the 9:00 AM Mass when we present St. John Paull II Catholic School this year's donation. Huge thank you to our co-chairs for their leadership the past two years, Jess Gessner, Kate Hobbins and Taylor Mahoney.

Men's Club Tree Lot

Closes Saturday, December 9

Hurry in to get your tree at OLG. Click here to help with take down.

Christmas Flower Fund

Due by Sunday, December 10

If you would like to remember someone with a donation to the Christmas Flower Fund, please click here. Thank you for beautifying our sanctuary!

Women of Grace

Monday, December 18

Take some time to prepare your heart during the busy last-minute preparations for Christmas. Join us for a beautiful hour of worship music, prayer, meditation, and Adoration. Christmas treats and tea to follow in the Commons. We will gather at 6:30 PM, begin prayer promptly at 6:45 PM and have plenty of time to gather together and connect until 8:30 PM.

Key Year-End Dates for Financial Giving in 2023

The last business day of 2023 is Friday, December 29, and the OLG Offices are closed on this day. Therefore, OLG must receive cash gifts at the Parish Office by Thursday, December 28, 2023, and checks must be dated and postmarked by the USPS no later than Saturday, December 30, 2023 in order to count for 2023. Thank you for your continued support of OLG and its mission of making Jesus Christ known and loved.