MEMORANDUM

TO:       Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

FROM:  Sister Nancy Elder, IHM

DATE:   September 4, 2009

RE:       Weekly Update

This week we began, in earnest, to break open our theme for this year, “We Believe”.  Using the Nicene Creed as our basis, the month of September will be devoted to a focus on God, our Creator.  It is very easy to take for granted the beauty of our surroundings.  It can become what we expect and when our expectations are not met, it may be cause for disappointment, distress and upset feelings.  Why is it raining everyday?  Will the humidity ever drop?  Why does the lawn look unkempt?  What is eating at the vegetation?  Why are the children so grouchy?  It can go on and on.

This month the students have been challenged to be positive and grateful – to listen for the sound of the rain, to watch for a rainbow, to savor the taste of lunch, to be amazed at the students’ great answers.  God is so good to us!  How right it is to give God praise and thanks!  A grateful heart is a wonderful gift to everyone.  How powerful and transforming it is to hear someone express the goodness of God in words of gratitude!  It not only serves as a reminder, but it lifts spirits and generates smiles.

So, be challenged!  Look around at all the magnificent forms of creations and truly “see them” in a new way.  Don’t just look, but listen and speak.  Be a catalyst for spreading words of praise and gratitude to God who placed us in this beautiful world and gave us one another.

We Believe

Reminders and Other Things

• Monday, September 7th is Labor Day.  There is no school!
• The annual Knights of Columbus Catholic Education dinner is being held on Friday, September 11th at 6:00 PM at St. Francis Catholic High School Gymnasium.  Proceeds will benefit tuition assistance at St. Francis.  Tickets are $60.00 and may be purchased at the school office.  Donations of whatever amount will also be accepted.
• Be sure to put Thursday, October 8th on your calendar for the parent presentation on Cyber Safety.  This presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in Walsh Hall.
• The Mary Courtyard is once again in need of weeding.  Anyone who can help will be greatly appreciated.
• Congratulations to both the JV and Varsity volleyball teams for winning against Ocala Christian this past Tuesday!
• Continue to prayerfully consider your registration for the Road to Abundant Life class.  Contact either Ricardo or Erica at 332-6279

The Great Adventure Bible Study continues - Unpack the Mysteries of Revelation  

 Join Jeff Cavins as he explores Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. In this study, Revelation: The Kingdom Yet To Come, we will learn:

  + The meaning of the mysterious figures and events in the book of Revelation                                     

 +  How the Mass is really heaven on earth                                       

 +  About the Antichrist and his destruction                                      

 +  The Church's teaching on the Second Coming of Christ and the Final   Judgment                                     

 +  What will happen at the end of time and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth  

 This 10 week study will be offered in both day and evening sessions at Queen of Peace beginning Sept. 16th.through Nov.18th 

  Daytime -  12noon--2:00 pm                                           

 Evening - 7:00--9:00 pm      

 Material fee : $ 22.95 

Both groups will meet in the Hospitality area of Queen of Peace. Please call Jeanne Schinn at 377-7423 for questions and registration.

 

Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Round up is coming!!  For boys in 1st - 5th Grade who are interested in scouting please come learn more about joining and the exciting opportunities scouting brings to young boys, please join us on Tuesday September 29 at 6:30 pm at the Lawton Chiles Elementary School Cafeteria. 

For information please call 904-388-0591, extension 106 or visit the North Florida Council website at: www.nfcscouting.org.  Representatives from Cub Scout Pack 416 will be present at the Queen of Peace Back to School event on 8/26 to answer any questions and share information prior to the event in September.

 

See you in Church!