Holy Cross Thunderbolt Newsletter
May 3, 2021
Whatever the need - physical, spiritual, financial, emotional, relational - His Truth reminds us that He's got “this thing,” whatever it is, that concerns you.
He is able. Fully. To provide what you need.
“And my God will meet (supply, provide for, accomplish, complete)
all your needs (necessities, tasks)
according to his glorious (bright, majestic, splendor)
riches (wealth, abundance) in Christ Jesus.”
Our God who created the entire world and designed you and I with such purpose and intent can provide, will provide, out of His richness, fullness, wealth and treasure, for every single need we have. He gives favor. He lines up our pathways to be in the right place at the right time. He miraculously accomplishes so many things for us every day that we may not even be aware of. And He will bend over backwards just to give to you out of His riches. Whether we realize it or not. Because He loves us.
Dear God,
We thank you that no situation is too far out of your control to provide. For you are the God who provides. We thank you that you own it all, and hold everything in your hands. We thank you that you know our needs before we even ask, before we even come to you. You’re aware of all that concerns us, and you have a plan. You hold the provision, you have the solution. You alone can move mountains to make a way for your children. We ask for your answer, in your timing, in your plan, to be given for every need that weighs our hearts down. Forgive us for doubting you, for worrying, and for trying so hard to work everything out on our own. Help us to trust you more, help us in our unbelief. We choose to recognize and to believe that you are Able to accomplish far more, to do far greater, than we even thought possible. We thank you in advance for your miracles, for paving out pathways, for your provision for those who love you. Thank you for the abundance of blessing and goodness you have already stored up. We trust you this day, and every day, and are so grateful for your Power and joy that fills our lives. Thank you for teaching us to be content in all circumstances, we love you Lord, we’re leaning on you,
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
Upcoming Dates
May 3-7 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 6 - Birder Acting Class 2:50-3:50 for those who registered
May 7 - May Crowning at 8:00 Mass - Fundraiser Flowers delivered to HC for afternoon pick up
May 10 - Gr. 4-6 Growth and Development Presentations
May 11- Gr. K-2 Virtual Nature's Lunchbox Presentation with GB Botanical Gardens
May 12 - Gr. 3-4 Virtual Garden Detectives Presentation with GB Botanical Gardens
May 13 - Birder Acting Class 2:50-3:50 for those who registered
Outdoor Spring Concert @ 6:00 PM
May 14 - NO SCHOOL
May 16 - HC Daytime Drive In
May 21 - Adoration
COVID Issues
In order to best manage the spread of the virus - we ask that you report any exposure and testing to school.
- How to prevent the spread of COVID-19
- Allergies, Cold, Flu, or COVID-19
- Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms
For families who have questions relative to handling COVID matters, GRACE is partnering with Prevea Health and has a Nurse Help Line. Please call 920-272-3539 if you have any questions to your family's health and COVID.
HCS Weekly COVID Report 4/29/21
# Adults Positive = 0
PLEASE keep your children home with cold and flu symptoms. We ask that you remain focused on this to avoid the spread. The virus is still present.
DRIVE IN MOVIE SIGN UP GENIUS FOUND HERE
Refer New Families to Holy Cross!
Holy Cross 1st Annual Spring Golf Outing Fundraiser
Sign Up to Volunteer For TSF Hours
Holy Cross Garden Stakes For Sale
Support Holy Cross by purchasing a garden stake. Great for any front yard or flower bed. There is a limited quantity of 50 being sold! Get yours today.
The sale price is $35.00. Holy Cross will get $10.00 from every stake sold. Stakes are 16” X 16” with an 8” stake.
Orders need to be placed by May 10th and delivery of the stakes will be May 28th at Holy Cross.Outdoor Concert Considerations:
- Please wear a face covering/mask
- Bring a lawn/camp chair or blanket for seating
- Please plan to stay for the entire concert (about one hour) so as to minimize noise during the performance
- "Call times" and apparel requirement details will be coming from your child's teachers.
- Please remain off all areas that are exposed soil as this has recently been seeded
- School restrooms will not be open to families - please plan to use church restrooms if necessary
An Announcement From Brother Jacob Sircy
GRACE Community 5K Wellness Fun Run/Walk
Earn a break on your tuition by purchasing Scrip!
The Scrip Tuition Reduction Program offers families the opportunity to pay for a portion of their children’s educational fees simply by buying gift cards/certificates purchased through the Scrip Program. It costs nothing to participate and a percentage of the proceeds raised is automatically calculated and applied towards any outstanding educational fees.
How to purchase Scrip
- Via your blue Scrip envelope: You can purchase Scrip by sending in your special order request to school in the blue Scrip envelope by 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning. If you would like your $crip order sent home with your child, please be sure to sign the sales form giving us permission to do so. If the order is large (value) you may want to pick up the order at the rectory (weekdays) or after Mass on the weekend.
- Mondays, 8:00-11:00 am in the Parish office
- Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm in the Parish office
- Fridays, 9:00-11:00 in the Parish office
- After all weekend Masses: in the Parish office.
Scrip Hints and Tips
- A large purchase can quickly shave extra dollars off your tuition bill. Building a deck? Taking a vacation? Plan on paying for it with Scrip!
- Use Scrip on necessities. We all buy gas and groceries every month. Make a weekly habit of purchasing Scrip cards. Gas stations and grocery stores typically offer small percentages, but they do add up over time!
- Scrip makes great gifts! Scrip is indistinguishable from regular gifts cards.
- Encourage your extended family and friends to buy Scrip on your behalf. As long as they include your name/child’s grade on the order form, their purchases can be used to reduce YOUR Family's tuition bill.
2nd Grade Published Authors - "All About Me"
The second grade class used a book kit from Studentreasures Publishing to publish a class book. The book is titled, All About Us! and it is a book of acrostic poems. The students used several different writing organizers to create their rough drafts and did conferences with the teacher to get them ready for the book kit pages. They also drew self-portraits to go with their poems. Once the book kit materials were ready, they were shipped off to the publishers. Then the class used a map to track the package on its journey to the publishing company.
The acrostic poems in the book were a culminating project in which the students were able to apply their understanding of the different parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs) to create a poem describing themselves. It was a multiple step process to decide on the right words for their poems. The students' self-portraits were another multiple step process to get the pictures to look just right.
We are so proud of all of the students' hard work. Each one was dedicated to making their class book successful. It was amazing to see all of them put into practice what they’ve learned to produce their best work. Thank you to the students' families for all of their support!
Composting Centers Make a Difference
Fun In Preschool
First Grade Scientists
Walk To Mary
The Walk to Mary has become a pilgrimage like no other in the world. It begins at the National Shrine of St. Joseph and continues to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. This 21 mile annual pilgrimage has impacted lives and filled hearts with many blessings from the Holy Family.
At mile 14 pilgrims stop at Holy Cross for lunch. Take a look at some photos of the event.
Mrs. Peterson directing traffic
Pilgrims walking down Bay Settlement Road
The Statue of Mary carried along the journey
Contact Us
Email: kpeterson@gracesystem.org
Website: holycrossfamily.org
Location: 3002 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 920-468-0625
Facebook: facebook.com/holycrossfamily