Our Lady of the Assumption School 2141 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 489-8958

February 7, 2017 With Hands to Serve and Hearts to Love

NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Catholic Schools Week was a fun and exciting celebration of the education received at OLA for our students. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish to thank the PTG and Rachael Hubbard for putting together such a kind and thoughtful array of appreciation gifts last week. We also thank our students, and we were glad to see that they enjoyed the many fun activities that were put on for them. This Friday is Grandparents’ Day, and we are looking forward to welcoming over 300 grandparents on our campus. If your child doesn’t have a grandparent visiting, our teachers will make sure that they are paired with another student’s grandparent who is coming so that they can enjoy the company of a new “special friend” for the morning. We have done this in the past, and it works out great for the students and the special friend. Here is the schedule for the day: 9:00-9:30 Grandparents Meet in Gym for Hospitality and Instructions 9:25-10:40 Welcome and Passport Tour with Photo Stations 10:45-11:50 Mass: Grandparents and students will sit in the sections designated for their youngest grandchild’s class. Signs will be posted on the pews. 12:50-12:00 Students return to class and are released for the day from there. If grandparents are taking their grandkids out to lunch they may meet them at the classroom or at the Walnut or Cottage parking lots. Please note that preschool students may tour the campus with their grandparents, but they first must be signed out from the Preschool.

God Bless,

Robert Love THIS WEEK AT OLA: FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 12 Grade 3: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Pennies for Patients Fundraiser - February 6-10: Please bring in coins, or click on the link to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. See the attached flyer for information about this amazing organization. Kindergarten and Preschool Visitation Day: Wednesday, February 8

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Camp Pendola Essay Contest: Entries due by Wednesday, February 8th. Please see the “Additional Information” section

Thursday, February 9th

Attire: Spirit wear top with uniform bottom Thursday, February 9

th Dismissal Time: 2:20pm

Grandparents’ Day: Friday, February 10th. Please see details in the “Additional Information” section.

Friday, February 10th

Attire: Full Uniform Friday, February 10

th Mass Time: 10:50am, prepared by grade 4. As it will be the 12 year anniversary of the day Fr. Leo

McAllister passed away, the Mass will be celebrated in his memory. Father was the Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish from September 1989 until his sudden death in February, 2005. Minimum Day - Friday, February 10

th: Dismissal at 12:00pm – Faculty meeting

Grade 4: The class will serve as choir at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday, February 12th.

Altar Server Bowling/Pizza Party: Friday, February 24th, 6-8pm. Please see Additional Information section for details.

Boxtops: Bring them in so your child's/children's class can win a prize! Put your children's/child's grade on the bag or envelope, and drop them off at the school office or the classroom. Contest ends Friday, February 17

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Grades1-8 Hot Lunch Menu: The current menu can be accessed online by clicking here.

NEXT WEEK AT OLA: FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 17 Grade 2: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker.

Spirit Wear Spring Webstore: https://olaspiritwear2017.itemorder.com/ Opens at 8:00am on Monday, Feb 13th and

closes at midnight on Monday, Feb 27th. Delivery will be on March 22

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Grade 3: Overnight field trip to Fort Ross - Monday, February 13th through Tuesday, February 14

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Valentine’s Day: Tuesday, February 14th. Classroom teachers have information about class parties. Students may wear

appropriate valentine themed attire and valentine colors. Please see attached flyer. Thursday, February 16

th Attire: Spirit wear top with uniform bottom

Thursday, February 16th

Dismissal Time: 2:20pm Friday, February 17

th Attire: Full Uniform

Friday, February 17th

Mass Time: 8:00am Friday, February 17

th Dismissal Time: 3:00pm

Applications Due: Friday, February 17th

Presidents’ Day Holiday: NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20th

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FUTURE EVENTS Beginning Band Elective Winter Concert: Please join us in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, February 22

nd, at 7pm. A

flyer with additional details will be sent home with the band students next week. 5

th Annual OLA Crab Feed: Saturday, Feb. 25

th. Please see the attached flyer and letter for details.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Movie: Sunday, Feb. 26th. Please see the “Additional Information” section for details.

Cougar Classic Golf Tournament: Friday, April 28th. More details will be provided at a later date.

OLA Country Fair: Friday, May 5th- Saturday, May 6

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Grandparents’ Day is Friday, February 10th

: 1) This event is for Grandparents or a Special Friend, and we ask that parents do not attend. This is partly due to limited space and to keep the day as a special memory for the grandchild(ren) and grandparents. *We do need 4-5 more parent volunteers for the day: email selenasrabe@yahoo.com if you are able to help. *4th grade will be in charge of Mass that day at 10:50 and all are welcome to attend. 2) Please let grandparent's know they can park in the Walnut lot, and the event begins in the Parish Hall. 3). It is not too late to RSVP: olagrandparentsday@outlook.com *Please make sure your child has made a nametag for their grandparent(s). They will be giving the nametags to their grandparent, and it would be sad for someone not to have one. Make sure your student's name/grade is on the nametag somewhere. 4) We want this to be a fun day for all, so if your child does not have a grandparent or special friend attending, please consider joining a friend or emailing your teacher to help get matched up. Camp Pendola Essay Contest: Camp Pendola invites all 4th - 8th grade students to Celebrate God's Creation by entering the Summer 2017 Camp Pendola Essay Contest. Using the quote from Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si' , 228, write a 500-word essay about where you have experienced God in nature. All entries are due by February 8. Go to www.pendola.org or call (530) 389-2780 for more information. Altar Server Bowling/Pizza Party: In appreciation of all our Altar Servers! Bowling and all-you-can-eat pizza on Friday, February 24

th, 6-8pm, at Country Club Lanes. Please RSVP to: Mrs. Ross ross1671@sbcglobal.net or

Mr. Marshall seminarian@olaparish.net St. Ignatius of Loyola Movie: Sunday, Feb. 26

th, at 1:30pm, at the Century 16 Greenback Theater. The life of one of the

greatest saints, St. Ignatius of Loyola, is coming to the big screen! A modern and very human take on the story of the founder of the Jesuits, often called "the Saint of Second Chances," who transformed from a brash hot-headed soldier to one of the greatest saints in history. Don't miss this private showing! Tickets online: www.theCatholicScene.com or at Easter's Bookstore. Questions? Call 916 807-0260. This movie is endorsed by Archbishop Chaput, Mother Dolores Hart, Fr. Don Calloway, Johnnette Benkovic, and many others.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Little Dribblers Snack Shack Signups on SchoolSpeak: Non-coaching families, please sign up for at least one shift. Assistance needed during kindergarten lunch hour in the Extension Cottage: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays: 10:45 to 11:45; Thursdays: 10:35 to 11:35. Please contact Lynn Sweeney or Ms. Cori at 489-8958 ext. 30 Hot lunch: We need a parent volunteer to assist during hot lunch. Please visit School Speak for more information and to sign-up: https://as2.schoolspeak.com/Secure/VolCalendarView.aspx?name=VolCal1&Community=95608001&group=1 PARISH NEWS

Family Promise: At any given time, there are over 3,000 homeless living on our streets and in our communities. The fastest growing segment of that population is families. 300 children are homeless every day in Sacramento County. In the 12 years of their existence, Family Promise has graduated 221 families (that's 385 adults and 435 children) from homelessness into their own homes. Some are in their own their homes. 16 have earned college degrees and 6 high school students are attending college with full scholarships. On February 11th and 12

th, OLA will have a second

collection for Family Promise, Sacramento. In addition, please see the attached flyer regarding their next fundraising event. Thank you in advance for keeping the Family Promise volunteers and homeless families in your prayers! Christian Meditation Group: In an age of rush and noise, it is essential that we find time to be still and quiet. “Be still and know that I am God,” says the Psalmist. In this prayer of silence called Christian Meditation, we find God who dwells in our own heart. And, in finding Him, we find our own selves and are renewed. We regularly meet Mondays at 7:30pm in our School Library. Please call Fran at 488-4229 for more information. OLA Parish Vocations Cross program: Please see the attached flyer for detailed information.

PARISH YOUTH NEWS

OLA Youth Choir and Ensemble (Grades 3-12): All parish and school children grades 3-12 are invited to participate in these activities. We are looking for both singers and instrumentalists. Practices are from 6:00-6:55pm on Wednesday evenings, in the church, right before the OLA youth group meetings. Please contact our Music Director, Casey Oliver, with any questions at 481-5115 or worship@olaparish.net. OLA Youth Groups - 7th/8th Grades: Meetings are on Wednesdays, from 7:00-8:30pm, in Seton Hall. Please contact Johann Rubia-Miller for more information at 488-4626 or youth@olaparish.net. Youth Ministry Dinner and Mass Fellowship Night: Every 3

rd Sunday of the month, come and break bread in the youth

room. Then, attend Mass together and experience our faith through prayers and worship. There will be a light dinner in the youth room from 6:30pm to 7:15pm followed by attendance at the 7:30pm Mass. Help to participate in the Mass by greeting, ushering, bringing up the gifts, and Reading. This evening is for youth in grades 7–12. RSVP is not required. If you have any questions please contact OLA Youth Minister, Johann Miller, at 486-4626 or youth@olaparish.net

Please note that all Tuesday Bulletin submissions must be received by 3:00pm on the Monday prior to bulletin inclusion date :) The submission form is available here.

Valentine

Spirit Day!!!

Wear red, pink, white,

and purple on Tuesday,

February 14th!

Dear OLA Parents,

Our Lady of the Assumption’s 8th grade class is raising money to cover the cost of a class trip to

Washington, D.C., and we need your help. We are in need of raffle and silent auction items for OLA’s 5th

Annual Crab Feed that takes place on February 25, 2017. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to

offset the travel expenses for our 8th grade students. We ask that you check around your home for any

new items that could be donated for this event. For example, candles, DVD’s, bath & beauty products,

books, games, and toys. Perhaps it is time to donate that gift card that has been in your wallet for too long.

Ask your neighbors or relatives if they have any items that they would like to donate. Regifting is

acceptable, and we will keep it a secret! If you would like to ask for a donation from a restaurant or

salon/spa that you frequent, use the solicitation letter attached to the brown bag we sent home last week.

All donations can be placed in the bag and returned to the OLA School Office at your earliest convenience.

As 8th grade parents, having been here for 9 years, we know how much is asked of the OLA community and

will be appreciative of any donation. Please know that this is voluntary, but we would love your

participation.

The Crab Feed is a fun event drawing many parishioners and school families alike. Get a group and fill a

table or come alone and meet new friends. Tickets are going fast, so stop by the school office and buy your

tickets today. Tickets are $55 per person, for all you can eat.

Thank you in advance for your support of OLA’s 8th graders. Hope to see you on the 25th.

Megan Vincent & Jenny Loehr

megan.vincent@paccoast.com jloehr@winfirst.com

Your 2017 Crab Feed Solicitation Coordinators

OLA Class of 2017 • OLAcrabfeed@olaparish.net

Parish Vocations Cross Program

OLA has started a new Parish Vocations Cross program. Studies have shown across the country

that parishes that have a firm commitment to praying for vocations see an increase of those

who are interested in in the priesthood and religious life. Each week, one family takes home the

Vocations Cross, presented to them at Mass, and commits to praying for an increase of

vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially from within our own diocese. At the

end of the week, the cross is returned to the parish for a new family to take it home. We need

at least 50 families to sign up for this program in order for it to be sustainable. Your help

would be greatly appreciated and would only require a minimal commitment on the week you

are assigned.

If you would like to participate, please complete the form below, and send it to the parish or

school office. For more information, please contact Dean Marshall at seminarian@olaparish,net

or (916) 481-5168 x207.

NAME:

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS: