MEMORANDUM

TO:       Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

FROM:  Sister Nancy Elder, IHM

DATE:   August 29, 2008

RE:       Weekly Update

What a great effort we have made together to begin this new school year!  We began, we stopped, and began again.  Even though it is hard to establish a routine when the “daily” part isn’t there, the consistency in our efforts is quite obvious.  We pray that no more tropical storms or hurricanes come our way.

Recently, a grandparent shared with me that his grandchild came home from school reminding the family to say the Sign of the Cross.  They were also told that, “Sister Nancy lights a candle and then Jesus comes and is with us.”.  Once again, from the mouth of a four-year-old comes a powerful lesson for us all.  The simple lighting of a candle and an intentional interior focus can be the means of bringing God into the activity of the present moment.  It is easy; it is ordinary; and it is profound. 

Sometimes, we may find that it is quite overwhelming to set aside time for enriching our relationship with God and feeling that we are doing all we can to move forward on our spiritual journey.  It may be that our daily lives and routine tug tightly at every minute and all our great spiritual plans go untapped.  We may experience too much on our agenda, too many items on our calendar.  How wonderful it is to have the insight of the very young urging us to keep our lives simple!

Be sure to bring God into your life frequently during this upcoming week.  Light a candle and ask Jesus to be with you.  Take a deep breath and breathe in the goodness and peace of Christ.  Recall the blessings of the moment and let God move you closer and closer to the Creator who made you unique and special.  And then, share your experience of God-presence with one another.

Witness to Hope

Reminders and Other Things

• Protecting God’s Children classes are being held at Queen of Peace on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM; Wednesday, October 8th – 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
• Monday, September 1st is Labor Day and a holiday!  There is no school that day.
• Thanks to all of you who were able to attend the Back to School Night(s).  It was great to see all of you together and to welcome our new members.  Even though there was a lot of “noise competition” for the Elementary parents, it was obvious that the spirit of God was working in and among all of us who were present.
• Look for information about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in the coming weeks.  We’ll, also, be indentifying some ways that we can all grow in being Witnesses to Hope.
• There will be an information meeting for those interested in joining the Daisy Girl Scouts on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00 PM in the St. Katherine’s room at the Church.  Children may attend.  If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like more information, please e-mail Amy Huber (amygibster@aol.com) or Angie Martin (angmaritn75@gmail.com).

 

From Marie Bunde, our School Nurse:

Parents of students with any allergy or diagnosed medical condition are requested to send the RN a detailed description of the condition and how they would like it monitored/treated.  Feel free to call me at school, e-mail me, or send it to my office.

 

From Sally Wasik:

Soccer practice starts the week of August 25th. Please make sure that your child is prepared for practice, wearing cleats, socks and shin guards which are required, and bringing a soccer ball and a water bottle. Soccer ball size for K/1 #3, 2/3 #4, 4/5 #4.

In case of bad weather on the day of practices or games make sure that you check your email or contact your coach regarding practice or reschedule of game.

You can obtain the registration form by going to ncfymca.org, click on Sports, click on
Programs at SW YMCA, above the Local Replay Ad click on 2008 Sports Guide, the registration for is on page 12 of the program guide. Print it out and return to the office with a check payable to the YMCA for either $65 YMCA member or $85 Non-member.

 

See you in Church!