Nov. & Dec. 2018 TNTT Newsletter
Thông Báo Tháng 11 & 12 Năm 2018
Đoàn Thánh Giuse - Minneapolis, MN
From Your Đoàn Trưởng
Hello everyone!
Hope you all had a good relaxing summer. It’s so wonderful so see many new and old faces at TNTT again! I am humbled at the opportunity to serve our Doan at a new capacity these next few years. Reflecting back to my life the past 2 years, all my medical complications and brain surgery, never would I even imagine myself being alive and still able to function the way that I am able to right now. It was definitely a harrowing experience but it has given me such a different perspective on life; to love and appreciate every moment that God has given me on this Earth. We are so blessed beyond our comprehension!
The journey to this realization has not been easy. The picture here was my 8th or 9th time being poked and getting ready for another test and scan before my brain surgery. I remembered taking the picture and thinking to myself, “God why me?!?...” “Why am I being punished? Tortured?” Even laying on the surgery bed, I remembered thinking, “Now you let your servant go in peace…” Such defeatist attitude but after so many tests, scans, stress about what to do, family events, work, TNTT, GLVN, other commitments... I felt like I was at my breaking point. But slowly over time through prayers and reflection, I learned to just let go and let God guide me. Surgery was successful and despite having to take medications the rest of my life and constant, 24/7, ringing in my ears, I can say that I am very blessed. God has done great things for me and holy is His name.
As we head into November and celebrating All Saints Day, I’m reminded again that there were, and are still, many individuals who have gone through so much more than I can ever fathom, even losing their lives, yet they did not give up and continue to persevere with their love for Christ. We all have our own struggles and crosses to bear but don’t lose hope and keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Let us try to follow in their examples and continue to work our ways towards the mission of TNTT, to become saints.
Những Ngày Quan Trọng Sắp Tới (Upcoming Important Dates)
Lễ Trao Khăn ---- Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 2018 ---- 7:00PM Mass
Xin mời qúy vị tham dự Thánh Lễ này để cầu nguyện cho những em nhãnh lận khăn mới và cho những em làm Đội Trưởng và Đội Phó.
Please join us in Mass to pray for those receiving new scarves and team leadership roles.Bring Your Parents to TNTT Day ---- Saturday, Nov. 10th, 2018 ---- 4:50PM - 6:50PM
Đoàn mời các phụ huynh, cô, chú, anh, chị, em, và các ông bà của các đoàn sinh đến tham dự sinh hoạt trong "Ngày Mang Cha Mẹ Đến TNTT" đầu tiên. Đoàn mong qúy vị tham dự sinh hoạt để biết thêm về TNTT. Nếu qúy vị có bạn bè có em muốn tham gia vào TNTT, đoàn cũng mời các gia đình ấy để biết thêm và chung vui với đoàn.
We invite all parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents of TNTT members to join us for our first ‘Bring Your Parents to TNTT Day’ . Join us for Sinh Hoat and learn more about what your child does each and every Saturday at TNTT. If you have friends that have kids that may potentially be interested in joining TNTT, bring them along so that they can learn more about our mission, vision, teaching philosophies, and fun time learning about Jesus Christ at TNTT.
Xin vui lòng xem Google Calendar của Đoàn đề biết về những ngày sinh hoạt.
Please view our Google Calendar below for more dates and times about our activities.
Ghi Danh (Registration)
Gia đình mới vẫn có thể ghi danh để sinh hoạt với đoàn, nhưng sau ngày 3 tháng 11 năm 2018, các em mới sẽ không lãnh được khăn cho tới khi năm sinh hoạt tới.
New families may still register to participate in our chapter's activities, however, after November 3rd, 2018, new members will not receive a scarf until the next school year.
Niên Liễm Đoàn (Registration Cost) 2018-2019
- $30 cho một em. Cám ơn sự ủng hộ của quý phụ huynh.
- $30 per child. Thank you for your support.
Đoàn sẽ bán (We will be selling):
- Áo trắng TNTT (White TNTT uniform shirt) - $20
- Váy xanh (Navy blue skirt) - $15
Xin quý phụ huynh gặp các trưởng trong giờ sinh hoạt để mua.
Please see the huynh trưởng during our normal activity times to purchase.
Đồng Phục TNTT (Uniform)
Đồng phục Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể được dùng cho tất cả các thành viên trong Phong Trào, đồng phục nói lên vẻ đẹp đồng nhất và tinh thần đồng đội bề ngoài, và tinh thần kỷ luật, vâng lời bên trong. Do đó, mọi thành viên luôn luôn cố gắng có đồng phục chỉnh tề và đúng cách.
The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement uniform is used for all members of the Movement. Uniforms signify unity, teamwork, and the spirit of discipline and obedience. Therefore, every member should always try to have the correct uniform.
- Áo trắng TNTT (White TNTT uniform shirt)
- Quần tây xanh hoặc váy xanh (Navy blue pants or skirt, no jeans)
- Giầy bata (Tennis shoes, no sandals/flip flops)
- Khăn TNTT (TNTT scarf)
- (Các em mới gia nhập sẽ lãnh được khăn thiếu nhi trong giời lễ thứ bảy, ngày 3, tháng 11) (New members will receive their scarves at a special mass on Saturday, November 3rd)
Đoàn Thánh Giuse Sinh Hoạt Google Calendar
View our calendar for sinh hoat dates and other activities!
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1?cid=dG50dGR0Z21uQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ
To add this calendar and sync to your Google Calendar, follow these instructions:
1. On your computer, open: calendar.google.com
2. On the left side, enter Doan Thanh Giuse's Email in the "Add a friend's calendar" box
3. Request Access if not yet shared with you.
Liên Lạc Đoàn Thánh Giuse - Minneapolis, MN
"Đoàn Thánh Giuse MN"
Nếu các em sẽ vắng mặt, xin qúy phụ huynh text, gọi, hay Facebook message Đoàn để thông báo.
Please text, call, or Facebook message if your child will be absent.
Email: tnttdtgmn@gmail.com
Phone: (507) 400 - 8688
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