school newsletter: april 9, 2022

Holy Week is near! You likely already have plans for making this upcoming week extra special
for you and your family. In case you're looking for some ideas, here is a list to help make Holy
Week a time of quiet reflection upon the most important event in the history of the world:
1. Observe Palm Sunday with Fervor
2. Listen To Holy Week Music- Sacred or classical in nature
3. Read Your Way Through Holy Week -Fr. Lappe has suggested many books and podcasts over the years and perhaps this would be the week to dive into one of these sources
4. Attend The Other Services Of Holy Week- Holy Week is framed by Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, but what happens between is what makes the two Sundays make sense - please check the parish bulletin online or “upcoming dates” below for these services
5. Get to Confession- In reference to this sacrament: “It would, therefore, be foolish, as well as presumptuous, to wish arbitrarily to disregard the means of grace and salvation which the Lord has provided and, in the specific case, to claim to receive forgiveness while doing without the sacrament which was instituted by Christ precisely for forgiveness”- St. John Paul II
6. Take Part In A Mini-Fast- Consider a full or modified fast starting from the conclusion of Good Friday worship through sundown on Saturday
7. Unplug For The Week-Turn off TV, shut down the computer and cell phone as much as possible, and sign off social media
8. Host a Seder Meal - This could be as simple or elaborate as you want - modifying it to fit family needs https://denvercatholic.org/host-family-seder-meal/
9. Partake in a Holy Week Craft or Activity With Your Family https://www.catholicicing.com/ultimate-guide-for-celebrating-holy/

CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION
The 6th graders made an Ark of the Covenant, complete with manna, Aaron's staff and the 10 Commandments. They are reading through the Old Testament and learning about God's
providential guidance, protection, and merciful love. Great job 6th graders!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
● Thanks to students who purchased the Rice & Bean Bowls during Lent as we raised $750 for our sister parish in Uganda
● Congratulations to the Keller family for being the winner of our April give away
● Information & flyers regarding our weeklong theatrical performance (French Toast Productions) for grades 4-8 starting May 13th will be sent home this week
● Our Scrip Coordinator is looking for volunteers to sell Scrip after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
● Please send food with your child if the hot lunch meal is not enough - students can always return to the vegetable/fruit bar for seconds
● Remember to frequent our school gift store after the 8 & 11 am Masses to purchase First Communion, graduation, wedding, Mother’s Day gifts and much more
● If you are a 7th grade parent interested in planning the 8th grade graduation reception, please contact Emily Shurtz (7th Class Parent) or Ruth Rivaldi (Parents’ Club Pres.)

SCOPE NEWS
As a reminder our annual SCOPE auction is taking place Friday, May 6th at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club!
● VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for set up, breakdown and greeters w/ triple volunteer hours to be earned- please go online to sign up or fill out form sent home & return
● SCOPE Auction Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Purchase tickets at
https://aroundtheworld.maxgiving.bid/tickets or after Sunday Masses
● If you are in need of Childcare for the May 6th SCOPE Auction, please call the school office to sign up (5 and up)
● Wall of Wine reminder- We are still in need of bottles of wine for our Wall of Wine. Bottles donated that are a value of $30 or more will earn families 1 service hour!

UPCOMING DATES
● Sunday, April 10th: Palm Sunday
● HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
           ○ Spy Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions from 5-8 PM
           ○ Holy Thursday: Mass followed by Adoration in the Gym at 7 PM until midnight
           ○ Good Friday: Tre Ore Service / Confessions at Noon
               Stations of the Cross at 3pm
               Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:30pm
               Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7pm
● April 15th - April 22nd: EASTER BREAK
● Monday, April 25th- SCHOOL RESUMES
● Thursday, May 5th- Recitation Afternoon @ 2pm in Camerman Hall
● Sun., May 15- 8th grade to host Hospitality

ATHLETICS NEWS
Track and Field will begin Tuesday, April 26th for students in 4th-8th grade
      ● If you are interested in coaching please contact Ernie - [email protected]
      ● Practice takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35pm-5:00pm at Kiwanis Park
      ● This year’s Track Meet will take place on Thursday, May 26th at Bremerton Memorial Stadium at 3:30pm
      ● Students can sign up at hƩps://forms.gle/P61uLreRhjq7yshs8
                 ○ $25 Athletic fee will be billed through FACTS

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
School is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our
classical training nourishes the students’ natural sense of wonder and guides them to know and
love what is genuinely good, true, and beautiful. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic
Church, we form our students to be virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ and joyful witnesses to the
Gospel.