November 12, 2014
Dear Parents,
“…the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised…” Proverbs 31:30
This Sunday’s first reading praises a worthy wife, but in reading it, many women today would probably not recognize their role as described by the author of Proverbs. The description of tasks that a woman does today is very different from that of long ago. But the message of Proverbs does not settle on what the woman does, but rather who she is in relation to God and her family. Most who read this letter are moms, and maybe a few dads find the time to also read it, but it is the moms who take on the tasks of everyday life. While we do see more dads involved in their children’s education these days, it is the moms who usually bring the kids to school, help with the fundraising, serve in the lunch line, or the library, and are always available via the phone to answer any questions their children may have. Moms can be compared to the servants that Jesus praises in the Gospel—using all their talents and more to bring their family together and hopefully, closer to God. As the Thanksgiving Holidays approach, to all the moms out there, we say Thank You for the service you give to your families and to our school—May God reward you and may your praises be sung on the parking lots, the basketball courts, the football and soccer fields, and in your homes by those you serve so faithfully.
St. Anne School will hold its annual Food Mass this Friday, November 14, as a way of sharing with those less fortunate. The Dixon Food Pantry is always grateful for the large donation that comes from our school. The needs are great, even amidst the talk of better times. This is a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of sharing, whether it is from our abundance or from our want. There is always someone who has less than we do, so let us make this the best Food Drive ever.
Our 7th and 8th Grade Students will be gone that day, but it is hoped that they will bring their contributions to the school and put them at the altar before they leave for their field trip to outer space! Our 6th Graders will also be exploring the area, but they will be here with us for Mass.
This week’s envelope brings the following:
1. Statements for November—Thank you to all who have paid so regularly.
2. Box Top Flyer—Keep them coming!
3. Permission Slip for our Cooking Class to deliver goodies on behalf of the school.
4. Scrip note for all families
REMARKS, REQUESTS, AND REMINDERS:
First of all, many thanks to all parents for attending our Parent Teacher Conferences. Working together can do much to help each child succeed.
Please remember to apply for the Sister Lorraine Scholarship. An application was sent home in each Brown Envelope, and again, this scholarship will be given not just based on need or on academic achievement. It is open to every family and can be applied to this year’s tuition or to next year’s tuition. The deadline for applications to be into the office is December 1st. If anyone needs another application, please call the office and it will be sent home to you.
Please continue to work on selling your 50/50 Tickets. It would be great to get that total up to a big number by the time of the Auction.
Newman Central Catholic High School is having its first Open House this Sunday. Our school will have a booth there and the breakfast menu is great. This is open to all families and it pays to take a look at what is offered at Newman. You are encouraged to attend this event no matter how old your child is now.
May God continue to bless us all as this school year moves on.
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
