Hornet Herald
Teaching the Way of Jesus Christ
Holy Family Catholic School
Email: jshreve@hfsfw.org
Website: www.hfcsfw.org
Location: 6146 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Phone: 817-737-4201
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holyfamilycatholicschoolfw/
January 9, 2017
Top Selling class for the pog Raffle!
A message from our principal
“The heavens were opened for him, and he say the Spirit of God descending like a dove.” (Matthew 3:16)
As we celebrate Jesus’ baptism, know that God wants to open heaven for us just as he did Jesus.
He wants to tell us that we are his beloved, just as he did to Jesus.
Just as he encouraged Jesus to start his ministry, he does the same for us.
God encourages us all the time. He wants us to know he loves us.
He tells us that he is ready to help us in any way we need it.
The ‘catch’ is that we must listen to him. We must open our hearts to the Father and He will open heaven for us.
Peace in Christ,
Dr. John Shreve
UPCOMING EVENTS
Due to a constantly changing calendar, we will not be printing a full calendar this year. Please refer to the Holy Family Catholic School website calendar for all important dates. There is a printable version at that link, for your convenience. Thank you!
Jan. 9 - Prayer Service led by 5th Grade
Jan. 10 - Report Cards sent home; 3:15 p.m. - Yearbook Staff
Jan. 11 - 6th Grade visiting Catholic Charities; 3:10 p.m. HFCS Running Club
Jan. 12 - Mass hosted by 5th Grade; 6:30 p.m. - Dads' Club Meeting
Jan. 14 - 11 a.m. - 6th Grade Boys Basketball v. St. Andrew at St. Andrew; 2 p.m. - 7th Grade Boys Basketball v. SEAS G at SEAS; 4 p.m. - 8th Grade Boys Basketball v. SEAS at SEAS; 4 p.m. - 8th Grade Girls Basketball v. OLV at St. Andrew
Next Week
Jan. 16 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 17 - Prayer Service led by 7th Grade; Campisi's Spirit Day
Jan. 18 - 6:30 p.m. - Advisory Council Meeting
Jan. 19 - Mass hosted by 7th Grade
Jan. 20 - Muffins with Mom; 7 p.m. - 7th Grade Boys Basketball vs. St. Andrew at St. Rita
Jan. 21 - First Reconciliation Workshop; 10 a.m. - 6th Grade Boys Basketball v. Holy Trinity at SEAS; Noon - 7th Grade Boys Basketball v. SMG at SMG; 3 p.m. 8th Grade Girls Basketball v. SEAS at SEAS; 4 p.m. - 8th Grade Boys Basketball v. SEAS at SEAS
Jan. 21-22 - Hospitality Weekend at HFCC
Important Dates Coming Up
Jan. 23-27 - 6th Grade Household Goods Drive for House of Hope
Jan. 24 - School Choice Rally
Jan. 28-29 - HFCS Open House
Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 - Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 18 - Pot O' Gold
January Lunch Menu can be found here.
HFCS Basketball Schedules can be found here.
Catholic Schools Week
Here are WEEK 1 Raffle Results!
POG Raffle ticket sales are off to a GREAT start! Keep selling! Raffle tickets must be turned in at 2:00pm each Friday to receive credit for the week sales. If you need more raffle tickets, please ask the front office.
Pot O' Gold Raffle Ticket Results - Week One
Congratulations to the 5th grade class for being the top selling class for Week One! 5th grade started strong selling 11 books this week. Way to go, 5th grade! Keep up the great work!
Top individual sales for this week are:
1st Place:
Daniel Aselage
2nd Place:
Nevis Cacciotti
3rd Place:
Genevieve Miller, Avery Gilbert, Aden Geary, Cooper Orand, Presley Fulbright, Tristan San Miguel, Ellie Kriss, Max Motheral
Individual Sales List:
Thank you to all the students below who helped make this week's raffle sales a success:
Max Motheral, Alicia Klas, Ellie Kriss, Maddie Grace Wolff, Enzo Razo, Nevis Cacciotti, Oliver Urso, Liliana Saysanam, Tristan San Miguel, Tuesday Hiett, Presley Fulbright, Isabel Urso, Cooper Orand, Aden Geary, Daniel Aselage, Grant Neill, Genieve Miller, Avery Gilbert
Don't forget to keep selling raffle tickets!
30th Annual Pot O' Gold
The Pot O Gold is just around the corner! This year we're taking it back to the Roarin' 20's and "Let's Party Like Gatsby!" It will be held on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club. For more information, please contact Melodi Thompson, POG Chair, or Maria Orand, POG Co-Chair. Reservations are due Feb. 13.
Distinguished Alumni
This year we are proud to honor the Pastors of Holy Family Catholic Church, Msgr. Langenhorst, Msgr. Wolfe, Msgr. Joe Scantlin, Msgr. Joe Pemberton, and Father Jeff Poirot
Sports fans and travelers needed! We are collecting donations such as air miles, use of vacation homes or hunting leases, tickets to local music and sporting events, and other items of value for the live auction. Additional information will be included in the Parent Packets, which will be sent home with the students today.
Raffle Tickets are for sale now! Proceeds will help purchase new iPads. Contact Lisa Phillips or Vonne Velez for more information.
Wine Pull - Bottles valued at $15 or more are due at the school office by Jan. 25. Contact Imelda Morales for more information.
For event sponsorships and program advertising, please contact Allison Rix.
hfcs spirit store
TEXAS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF BISHOPS
Each legislative session, the Texas Catholic Conference has actively worked to pass school choice legislation. Last session, we came closer than ever before, passing a school choice tax credit plan in the Senate and getting a third of the members of the Texas House to sign on (ultimately a vote was never taken). To keep that momentum going we need your help to build on the progress we have made so far.
On January 24, 2017, the Texas Catholic Conference is joining with many advocacy partners in sponsoring a kid-friendly School Choice rally at the State Capitol in Austin. We would like to have a great turnout of Catholic school students, in uniform, attending the event. There will be marching bands, dancing, live music, and opportunities to hear from statewide elected officials.
This is a voluntary outing and not a required school field trip. However, it will be an excused absence if you wish to bring your child / children. If you are interested in attending this special event, please contact Dr. Shreve at (817) 737-4201.
Volunteer opportunities
Altar Cloth Sewing. Each classroom has an altar with various religious articles displayed. Altar cloths in the colors of the liturgical year are included, and we need red and white cloths sewn. We are in need of red and white, should you have any extra you could donate. Please contact Trisha Klement to donate or volunteer. If you are in need of a sewing machine, there is one available to borrow.
Copy Room Assistants. The staff members will fill out a print request and attach the originals that need to be copied. The volunteer(s) will make their copies and place the papers in the staff member's designated tray. We are looking for volunteers for any days Monday - Friday, and hoping for a morning and an afternoon volunteer. Training on the copy machine will be provided.
HSA Secretary. Attend monthly meetings, take notes and type them up and write any thank you notes for the association.
Lunchroom Monitors. Assist during lunch from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. We need help on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and every other Friday.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please email Ann Bjelland or text (817) 925-3279 unless otherwise noted.
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If you do not feel comfortable giving us 5 Stars, please contact Dr. John Shreve or Trisha Klement with your concerns, and we will be happy to discuss any questions or comments you may have.