MEMORANDUM

TO:       Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

FROM:  Sister Nancy Elder, IHM

DATE:   September 12, 2008

RE:       Weekly Update

Have you looked around our campus lately with the eyes of awe and gratitude?  Have you noticed the beauty of our surroundings?  Have you wondered at the structures?  The configurations?  The magnificent Mary courtyard?  The Church?  The pond?  The new buildings?  The flowers and trees?  Wherever you look, there are signs of God’s love magnified by the creativity and giftedness of people.  And when we place children and adults in the picture, we can not help but lift our eyes and hearts to the Creator of all – and give thanks!

However, how often it is that we, human beings as we are, can be immersed in God’s goodness but put our focus on some small thing we don’t like, wish we had or consider a huge need.  Sometimes in implementing our deep desire to further our relationship with God, we do the opposite.  Surely we cannot miss or misinterpret God’s love!  Surely it is not possible to be a part of this God-filled community located on a magnificent campus and misinterpret God’s love.  Yet, we fragile but fully human beings do just that.

How about this week we help one another to recognize who we are and how many ways God has blessed us?  How about we comment to one another about the beauty around us?  How about we take a good long look at the physical surroundings of Queen of Peace?  How about we say a prayer each day in gratitude for the many blessings which are ours?

Thank you, parents, for your support, your trust, and your prayers!  Thank you, parishioners and donors, who have shared your gift of gratitude with us.  Thank You, God, for this beautiful campus which bespeaks Your great love for each of us!

 

Witness to Hope

Reminders and Other Things

• Protecting God’s Children classes are being held at Queen of Peace on Wednesday, October 8th – 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
• The Golf Tournament sponsored by our parish for the benefit of the Academy is tomorrow, September 13th.  The Gala is September 26th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for fellowship and support for the parish and academy.  This is a great way to express gratitude to all those who have contributed to the new buildings which we are all enjoying each day.
• The Friends of QPA Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th.  If you can help in any way, please contact the parents in charge as noted on the e-mail sent home earlier.
• Jane Wilcox will be here at Queen of Peace for winter uniforms on October 2nd from 3 – 6:00 PM in Walsh Hall.
• Please put Sunday, October 5th on your calendar for the Blessing of the new buildings following the 10:00 AM Mass.  Parents and students (in formal uniforms) are expected to attend.
• The Diocese has granted us an “Act of God” day for one of the days missed with Tropical Storm Fay.  The other day will be made up on Friday, February 13th.  Please mark this on your calendar.
• A special congratulations to Terry Majewski on being named the Catholic Educator of the Year here in Gainesville!  Terry will receive her award tonight at the Catholic Educators Award Dinner at St. Francis Catholic High School.

A huge congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball Team who their game last night with Redeemer Christian.  Way to go, girls!

Kitchen News

We are awaiting the completion of our first step in utilizing the kitchen – an inspection by the Health Department.  We will keep you updated on the progress.   Keep packing those lunches as you anticipate the future.

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.

QPA BASKETBALL INFORMATION
Now that fall soccer season is underway, it will soon be time to start planning for basketball. That means we need basketball coaches, as well as players.  Basketball registration will close on Thursday, October 23, in order to allow enough time to split teams before the coaches mtg.

If you are interested in coaching a team please let Sally Wasik know ASAP, 332-8923 or sjwasik@cox.net. Gym space is limited so we need know how many coaches/teams we may have, to plan accordingly.

Basketball Information is as follows:
Practice Begin: 

  Week of November 10, 2008 (days & times TBD at a later date)
Games Begin:    Week of December 1, 2008 (times 5:30 or 6:30)
Game Days:         Wed. K/1, Thurs. 2/3, Friday 4/5 (Sat. games will be scheduled if needed)
Cost:             

  $65 YMCA Members       $85 Non-Members
Coaches Meeting:  October 30, 2008 @6:00 pm @ SW YMCA (coaches must attend this meeting, as well as have completed all the paperwork QPA requires you to have if you work with children, and have taken the Protecting God's Children class)

Registration forms can be picked up in the school office, or 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 form is on page 12 of the program guide. Print it out and return to the school office with a check payable to the YMCA for either $65 YMCA member or $85 non-member. Remember coaches children play for free.

 

See you in Church!