Mission Statement
St. Maria Goretti is a living testament to our Lord's work in His youngest disciples, exemplified by academic excellence, spiritual formation, and compassionate service to others.
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School aims to form what is True, Good, and Beautiful in the souls of our young disciples of Christ.
Principal's Message
Dear St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Families,
All Saints Day was such a wonderful day on campus. Thank you to all the parents who attended Mass with us. I loved watching the angels and saints coming into the Church. I was amazed at the creativity displayed looking at the bottle saints and beautiful candles. Then to meet our saints in person at the Living Saint Museum was a wonderous experience. Thank you to all the teachers, parents, and students for all the hard work that was put into remembering our saints.
Our Home and School Meeting is this Tuesday. Please join us if you are able. At 6:30 PM the doors will open for a Taco Tuesday fundraiser for the Ballet Florkirco Group. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00. Our First Grade class will also be performing at the end of the meeting. Parents who attend will earn 1 spirit hour and their child(ren) will earn a jean day on Friday, November 12, 2021.
We are still looking for students to participate in hosting the 7:30 AM Mass on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Please see the Sign Up Genius below to sign up for a Mass part. We would love all of our SMGCS students, families, and staff to attend.
SMGCS will be hosting an open house on Monday, November 15th. (See the flyer below) Please share this information with anyone who may be looking for a great school to attend. We want to grow our school and welcome new members to the SMGCS Family.
Finally, the Diocese of Fort Worth does not require students to wear a mask to school, this is a parental choice. We no longer have a supply of masks on campus to give to students who forget or need a new one midday. If you are choosing for your child(ren) to wear a mask at school you need to make sure they come to school with a mask. I would encourage you to pack 2 or 3 extra masks in your child's backpack so they will be able to wear one if you prefer. Thank you for your help with this.
Please keep our teachers in your prayers.
St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us!
Blessings,
Amy Utendorf, M.Ed.
Principal
St. Elizabeth of Hungary - Feast Day November 17th
St. Elizabeth was the daughter of a king and married a prince who became king. She had many treasures. But during her life, she spent her money to feed the poor people in her kingdom. She even had a hospital built near her castle!
Blessed John of Fiesole or Fra Angelico - Feast Day February 18th
Blessed John of Fiesole joined the Order of Preachers as a young man. He was a very talented artist and he believed that to paint a true image of Jesus Christ, the painter had to be Christ-like, and so he began all of his paintings with prayer. The beauty and the prayerfulness of his paintings earned him the nickname "Brother Angel", or Fra Angelico.
St. Joseph Moscati - Feast Day November 16th
St. John Moscati was a physician who had a reputation as a dedicated and compassionate doctor. He was a man of deep faith who took a private vow of chastity and attended Mass daily. St. Joseph Moscati saw his chief medical responsibility as contributing to the alleviation of suffering. Many times his ability to heal his patients involved their own faith and reception of the sacraments. Miraculous cures were attributed to Dr. Moscati's treatment of patients while he was still living, and after his death in 1927, prayers asking for his intercessions were granted many times.
Taco Tuesday and Home & School Meeting - November 9th
Ballet Folklorico is having a Taco Tuesday fundraiser to buy new outfits. Join us for the Home and School meeting on Tuesday, November 9th, and purchase a taco plate for $6 and a soda for $1. The kitchen opens at 6:30. The Home and School meeting will begin at 7:00. Come hungry! Parents who attend will earn 1 spirit hour for the family and a dress-down day for their child on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Changes to Mass Hosting Schedule
The Class Mass Hosting schedule has been updated for the year. Please note that second grade will be leading Mass in the spring. If you plan to attend Mass when your child is participating, please consult the new schedule.
- November 10 - 6th Baxter (Seyer)
- November 17 - 5th Schump
Red and blue cardigan sweaters, not vests, are required for Mass. Please ensure your child is following the Mass dress code.
Lunch room and recess helpers needed!
Please consider volunteering to help during lunch and recess. Service hours will be earned. Click on the signup genius link for a description of duties. All volunteers must be current with their Virtus training.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448ADA622A5FE3-alunchroom3
Mrs. Gutierrez: Marathon Runner!
Mrs. Gutierrez participated in the Arlington 26.2 marathon last weekend. Every step she took was a prayer for the unborn! What a wonderful way to end Respect-Life-Month!
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Fr. Mike Ciski, T.O.R. Pastor | | Fr. Jim Morman, T.O.R. Parochial Vicar |
Fr. Mike Ciski, T.O.R.
Fr. Jim Morman, T.O.R.
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School
