OLVCS Updates
April 23, 2021
Dear Parents,
“If souls are humble, they will be moved to give thanks.” These words of Saint Theresa of Avila are as true today, as they were in the Middle Ages.
This week we humbly thank all our school's administrative support staff for their continued efforts for our students and faculty. Since coming to OLVCS, I have been impressed daily with the professionalism and student-centered care that our office staff--particularly Mrs. Cawley and Mrs. Mrs. Weber provide. It was wonderful to see that many of our students and teachers expressed their own thanks to our office staff this week.
Below you will see information about a special mass which will be held this Sunday at the OLV Church to celebrate Deacon Dave's 25th Anniversary as a Permanent Deacon. Deacon Dave has baptized many of our students, and I expect has baptized more than a few of our current OLV students. Please join me in wishing Deacon Dave congratulations and saying a prayer of thanksgiving for him and his wonderful wife, Diane.
Taking on the heart of Jesus,
Chad Packer, MEd
Principal, OLVCS
Get in the Swing with Girls Softball
This year Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy added Girls Softball to their growing list of sports teams. The SJCA girls team and Head Coach Myers would like to host series of fun softball skills clinics and team play for specifically designed for OLVCS girls in grades 6, 7, and 8.
"We have a quite a few players that came through OLV and they have said they would have loved to have been able to do anything with softball to get ready for their time on the SJCA softball team," explains Coach Myers.
If your student would be interested in attending a softball clinic or you would like more information, please, contact Coach Myers at (814) 762-4394 (text) or softball@stjoeacad.org Coach Myers is planning these softball opportunities now and looking to gauge interest.
Click button below to download flyer.
We Have Space In the Gaga Pit!
May Volunteer Sign Up Available Now
Volunteers are needed from 11:30 AM-12:40 PM. Lunch room volunteers chat with the students, wipe down tables, and help younger students open packaging. Recess volunteers help monitor children at recess. Use the button below to sign up.
Reminder: Completion of the Youth Protections program and clearances required to volunteer. See announcement below about how to complete these.
OLVCS Athletics Update
Track Meets Postponed This Week
Just as our Crusader student-athletes seem to be off and running, a number of track and field competitions have had to be cancelled or postponed due to COVID concerns at the hosting venues--including two invitationals.
"As you all can imagine, I’m so sad that this is happening," wrote Coach Straub in an email this week to the parents. "But we have to remember that every day we together is a blessing and every meet we have is an added bonus."
Practices continue to take place, in lue of canceled competitions.
Parents are encouraged to watch their email for further updates. The next track and field competition is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28th at Penns Valley.
It's Not Too Late: Apply Online to Join The Wolfpack
Online Registration Now Available For The Four Pillars Golf Outing
Come support the Wolfpack at the annual Saint Joseph's Golf Outing on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Centre Hills Country Club. In addition to playing a great round of golf on one of the best courses in the area, you will be supporting the activities of Saint Joe's students.
Click on the button below to view the event brochure and obtain information to register information, or to be directed to the online registration.
Want to be a Sponsor? Sponsorship information also available using the button below.
OLV Preschool News
WTAJ Features OLV Preschool's Events
Looking For Great Preschool Programming?
Choose OLV Preschool! Registration is now open for Fall 2021! Interactive, faith-centered programming for children age 2.5 years to Pre-K. For more information about OLV Preschool go to www.olvcatholicschool/preschool or call the OLV Preschool office at (814) 238-6616.
Summer Is Around The Corner...Register Now For Summer Preschool Fun At OLV Preschool
All children ages 3 years (as of March 30, 2021) to 6 years old are invited to join in summer fun at OLV Preschool's Camp Kindness! We will play games, go to the park, do a variety of arts and crafts and other fun activities. Camp Kindness runs from June 14th through July 30th (7 weeks), Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12 Noon.
For more information, click on the button below.
Parish Happenings
Celebration of Deacon David Lapinski’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate
Dave Lapinski was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on April 20, 1996 by Bishop Joseph Adamec. He was assigned to OLV, his home parish, where he has served the past 25 years as our Deacon.
A special mass celebrating Deacon Dave will be held THIS Sunday, April 25th, at 11:30 AM. All are welcome to attend!
Can't Make it To Mass?
Tune into the OLV Church YouTube channel. Recordings of daily mass and inspirational messages are posted daily by Fr. Dadey and Fr. Jonathon.
Click on the button below to view.
Join In OLV's Pilgrimages to Greece and Germany
Two great pilgrimages are being planned for 2022:
- In the Footsteps of St. Paul: Greece and the Greek Isles Pilgrimage (May 24-June 3, 2022)
- Alpine Europe Pilgrimage Featuring The Passion Play Of Oberammergau (Sept. 7-17, 2022)
For more information including the itinerary and pricing, contact Chris Kirkpatrick at chrisk@ourladyofvictory.com
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
Email: packerc@olvcs.org
Website: https://www.olvcatholicschool.org
Location: 800 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, USA
Phone: 814-238-1592
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLVCS/