HFRCS Newsletter SY2021-2022
April 19, 2022 - Vol.1 Issue 35
From the Principal's Office
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Easter blessings in this joyful Octave of Easter! May the joy and hope of the resurrection fill your hearts in these days of Easter!
This Friday night, April 22, Holy Family will be presenting “Holy Family’s Got Talent!” at 7:30 PM in the Grace Danaher Performing Arts Center at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. Come and see the amazing talents of our student performers! There is no admission fee, though donations will be accepted. There will be a few surprises you will not want to miss! We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday night for our very first – “Holy Family’s Got Talent!”
Also on Friday, our Student Council will be sponsoring a $1 dress down day for Earth Day! Wear your earth day colors of green and blue!
Just a reminder that Spring Photos will be taken on Tuesday, April 26. Students are encouraged to wear their “spring best!” Order forms were sent home already but are also posted in this newsletter. If you are interested in sibling pictures, please notate that on your order form.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Haggerty
Graduate Spotlight!
Spring Pictures
Note: Sibling photos will be taken this year! Please indicate on the order form if you would like sibling photos taken.
Yearbook Order!
Please place your Yearbook Order (School Year 2021-2022) using this link. The cost of the yearbook is $30 each.
Summer Uniform: Boys K-8
Summer Uniform: Girls K-5
Summer Uniform: Girls 6-8
Hersheypark® Tickets
Hersheypark is offering to the friends and families of the Diocese of Philadelphia, a substantial reduction in the price of Hersheypark tickets. Purchase discounted tickets with no limit as to the amount that can be ordered!
Included is the order form to be returned to school with payment (check payable to HFRCS) by Friday, April 29 at the latest. Tickets purchased in 2022 are valid for any single day of operation throughout the 2022 calendar year, expiring on the final day of operation, January 1, 2023.
The school will receive tickets for distribution on or before the week of May 23, 2022. See order form for details.
Upcoming Events
April 19 - Summer Uniforms start
April 22 - Student Council $1 Dress Down Day (Blue & Green), Holy Family's Got Talent 7:30 pm @ CEC
April 26 - Spring Pictures, 3rd Trimester Midpoint Check
April 29 - Last day to order and pay for Hersheypark Tickets
May 6 - Bingo Day
May 12 - May Procession @ 1:15 PM
May 19 - Art Show
May 26 - Ascension Thursday Mass @ 10:00 AM
May 27 - No School
May 30 - No School
From the Enrollment Office
If you are interested in sending another child of yours to Holy Family, or have a family/friend who may be interested in joining our community, we encourage you to connect with the Enrollment Office. School tours available Monday-Friday, from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Mr. Jim Downey, Enrollment Director
jim.downey@hfrcs.org 215-269-9600 x209
From the Advancement Office
Financial Aid Alert
Every family who plans to apply for financial assistance for the 2022-2023 school year must complete the Facts Grant & Aid online application. You are required to upload your 2020 tax return before submitting your application. FACTS Grant & Aid will not process your application without a current tax return. If you previously completed a FACTS Grant & Aid application, you are required to update your application each year. Only those families who complete the FACTS Grant & Aid process in its entirety, and who meet FACTS Grant & Aid financial criteria, will be eligible for assistance. The awarding of funds is contingent upon availability of such funds.
Bridge Educational Foundation
Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are available in April 2022. Only those families who completed the volunteer service requirement for the 2021-2022 school year will be eligible for future funds.
Questions about financial aid for the upcoming school year can be directed to Mary Ann Conway at maryann.conway@hfrcs.org or Sue Weed at susan.weed@hfrcs.org.
***** HOME & SCHOOL NEWS *****
H&S Upcoming Events
- Apr 23: Playa Bowl Fundraiser 2:00-9:00 PM, 110 Lincoln Highway Fairless Hills
- Now-May 2: Hanging Baskets Sale. $20/each for a premium basket. Order forms will be sent home this week. See flyer/order form for details
- Now to May 4: Mother's Day Raffle. See flyer for details.
- May 13: Cash Bingo, St. Frances Cabrini Gymnasium @ 7:00 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm. See flyer/order form for details. Tickets on sale now, $30/ticket in advance ($35 at the door).
- May 19: Richman's Fundraiser
- June 12: Holy Family at Trenton Thunder. See flyer/order form for details. Orders are due by May 11th.
- June 16: Dairy Delite Fundraiser
For any questions regarding Home & School events, please reach out to the H&S Leadership Team.
Apr 23: Playa Bowl Fundraiser
Now to May 2: Hanging Basket Sale
Now to May 4: Mother's Day Raffle
Cash Bingo Volunteer Link & Raffle Baskets
H&S is in need of volunteers for the May 13 Cash Bingo. Please see the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4BAEAC28ABF49-cash
Also, we are looking for raffle baskets to chance off at the Cash Bingo on Friday, May 13. We are asking each grade level (Pre-K thru 8th) to donate a basket (any theme). Themes could be "Movie Night", "A Gift Card Tree", "Mom's Night Out" (gift cards and drinks), "Summer Fun", "Camping", "Beach Gear", or anything else. Thank you in advance for your help!
For tickets or questions, please reach out to Bridget Baill bbaillhf@gmail.com or Jennifer Petrillo jennpetrillo7@gmail.com.
***** PARISH NEWS *****
Queen of the Universe
Father John R. Weber, Pastor
Father Cesar J. Izzaguire, Parochial Vicar
View the Parish Weekly Bulletin.
Sunday Mass Schedule:
4:00 PM (Vigil Mass), 7:30 AM , 9:30 AM , 11:30 AM , 1:00 PM La Misa en Español
Weekday Daily Mass:
8:30 AM - Monday through Friday
Holy Days: (subject to change)
5:00 PM (Vigil), 8:30 AM, Noon, & 7:00 PM
The Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Thursday: 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM , Saturdays: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
The Sacrament of Baptism:
1st and 3rd Saturdays, at 11:00 AM
St. Frances Cabrini
Msgr. Magee, Weekend Assistant
View the Parish Weekly Bulletin.
Mass Schedule
- Monday-Saturday: 9:30 am
- Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm
- Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
Included is this week's winnings. Next week's jackpot prize is $22,000.
CAMP CABRINI: Monumental!
We are excited to announce the theme for Camp Cabrini 2022: MONUMENTAL! Celebrating God’s Greatness! Camp Cabrini will be held Monday, June 20 through Friday June 24, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Children from ages 3 to 11 are welcome to participate. Children who are 12 years of age or older and adults are welcome to volunteer. This will be a wonderful faith filled experience for our youth! Please call Jean Madden for more information at 215-946-1115. Mark your calendars and save the date!
CYO Soccer Registration
CYO Soccer Registration is now open! Please share the link with any other Queen of the Universe or St. Francis Cabrini parishioners and/or Holy Family families that would like to sign up.
- Registration will close on May 9th.
- The season will officially begin on or around August 1st, with practices, and games will begin in the beginning of September.
- For students in grades K-8th in 2022-2023 School Year
2022 HFRCYO Soccer Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/312215
Questions? Contact: Elizabeth Aizen elizabethaizen@gmail.com.