Friday, April 8, 2016

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 4/15/2016

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
April 11 - April 15, 2016 www.myolph.com

Virtue for the Month of April: Justice - Being fair and giving each his due.

"I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world,   alleluia." Matthew 28:20.
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·        Tuesday, April 12--Spring Out of Uniform and Sports Pictures--8:15 A.M.
·        Wednesday, April 13--$1.00 Out of Uniform
·        Friday, April 15--Teacher In-Service Faith Formation--No School

SCHOOL NEWS:  Yearbook Orders, PDA AD, School Advisory Board, Catholic Charities 2016 Annual Dinner, Summer Camps, Food City Fundraising, Family Honor, CRS Rice Bowl, Spring Fling, Diocesan Adult Confirmation Mass

1.      OLPH Yearbooks: Yearbooks are now on sale.  Forms are being sent home with students and are available in the School Office.  Order deadline is May 6, 2016.  Prices vary and checks should be made out to Lifetouch.
2.      Personal Display of Affection: Support our school and recognize your student, post a Personal Display of Affection ad in the OLPH yearbook.  Forms will be going home with students and are available in the School Office.  PDA submission must be received by April 29, 2016.  If you have any questions, please contact Carlene Evans at 622-1481 or email, bigorange@myolph.com.  Thank you for supporting the yearbook.
3.      OLPH School Advisory Board is accepting applications for 2016-2017 Board openings.  The School Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis (typically a Wednesday night at 6pm) and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School.  The Advisory Board is an ideal way for parents to become more involved in the school and fulfills PIP hour requirements. Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH parish.  Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry.  Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Tuesday, April 12th.  Questions – please contact Robert Jones @ jonesr@myndhs.com.
4.      Catholic Charities 34th Annual Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2016.  The 2016 dinner will be held at The Chattanoogan Hotel and includes a cocktail reception followed by dinner.  This event is the largest annual fundraiser for all Catholic Charities programs in the greater Chattanooga area.  It brings together more than 300 people for an evening of fun and fellowship.
5.      Check out all the exciting possibilities that are available for your students this summer!  Half-Day morning camps are available for students entering grades K-8 OLPH Summer Camp flyers are available at school.myolph.com or in the back of Church.
6.      Want to know a simple way to financially support our school at no additional cost?  If you shop Food City, you can use your shopping keychain card to give a bit back to OLPH School each time you shop. Register your ValuCard online at www.foodcity.com or have the cashier enter the PLU # 60016 at checkout.  Additionally, purchasing Food City Community Cash Cards (gift cards purchased at face value) from the school Scrip program gives 5% back to the OLPH Annual Fund.
7.      Family Honor Program was a great success this year and thanks to all those who attended.  A special thanks to the Family Honor Team: Cathy Oliver, Mary Pat Haywood, Blane Haywood and Marian Christiana for their help in making this day such a success.  We had a wonderful day with all the young people and adults that attended.
8.      Operation Rice Bowl from the 8th Grade Class counted and collected $1,065.86 dollars, our goal is $1500.00.  We still have some change to count so if you have not yet turned in your Rice Bowl donation please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you to all who participated.
9.      Spring Fling Please join us as we celebrate Spring and the END of Testing on April 22nd from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.!  Enjoy some social time together with our school community. Home and School will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and paper goods. You bring the lawn chairs, lawn games, and a food item to share. See the link to volunteer spot on what to bring. You can also work on those last minute PIP hours (sign-up to help with set-up/serving/clean-up). Please sign up to bring food and/or volunteer to help with OLPH Spring Fling!  We're using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming Sign-ups.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot:  http://vols.pt/QaZ68H
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
10.    Diocesan Adult Confirmation Mass Bishop Stika will celebrate a Diocesan-Wide Confirmation Mass on Sunday May 1, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Any adult (18 and over) who has had the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Reconciliation, but has not been confirmed, can receive the sacrament on this date.  Interested candidates should call their parish office for more information. Forms and information can also be found at http://dioknox.org/offices-ministries/christian-formation/adult-confirmation-2/. The The application deadline has been extended. Rosters and baptismal certificates are due to Fr. Richard Armstrong rarmstrong@dioknox.org no later than April 25th. Please contact Fr. Richard if you have any questions.

SPORTS NEWS
·        Notre Dame High School has partnered with the Atlanta Falcons for a FREE "Moms" football safety clinic on Wednesday April 20th beginning at 6pm.  Former Atlanta Falcons football players will cover topics related to youth safety, concussions, and proper football techniques. This is a fun night out for moms with dinner being provided. For more information and registration go to atlantafalcons.com/momsclinics.
·        The Catholic Football Skills Clinic and Camp is set for June 6 - 10, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.  The camp is for rising 2nd through 8th graders.  Please mark your calendars.
·        The Catholic Football Awards Dinner is set for Tuesday, April 12th, 6:30 P.M. at Brainerd BX, (4011 Austin Street, Chattanooga, TN 37411).  Dress for players is coat and tie.


SPORTS CALENDAR      

·        Monday, April 11--Elem.Track Meet @ St. Peters--4:00 P.M.
·        Monday, April 11--Tennis--OLPH vs CAM--Champions Club--4:00 P.M.
·        Monday, April 11--Catholic Baseball vs Patriots @ NDHS--5:00 P.M.
·        Tuesday, April 12--MS Track Meet @CCS--4:00 P.M.
·        Wednesday, April 13--Tennis--OLPH vs ST. Jude--Champions Club--4:00 P.M.
·        Thursday, April 14--Tennis--BB vs OLPH--Time TBA
·        Thursday, April 14--Catholic Baseball vs TCPS @ NDHS--5:00 P.M.

   LUNCH MENU
·        Monday, April 11--BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, apples, milk
·        Tuesday, April 12--Chicken noodles, roll, green peas, cottage cheese, pears, milk
·        Wednesday, April 13--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·        Thursday, April 14--Chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, cheese, tomato, milk
·        Friday, April 15--No School--Teacher In-Service
                        (Menu items subject to change due to availability.)
                                                 
Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.                                                 



                                                                             




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