Thank you Lord for giving me
The brand new year ahead
Help me live the way I should
As each new day I tread.
Give me gentle wisdom
That I might help a friend
Give me strength and courage
So a shoulder I might lend.
The year ahead is empty
Help me fill it with good things
Each new day filled with joy
And the happiness it brings.
Please give the leaders of our world
A courage born of peace
That they might lead us gently
And all the fighting cease.
Please give to all upon this earth A heart that's filled with love A gentle happy way to live
With Your blessings from above.
NEW YEAR'S PRAYER BY CHARLOTTE ANSELMO PRAYER LIST
The children pray every morning for the people on our prayer list. Please
join your prayer with ours for:
Beatrice Rocha, Bryce Kalas, Kent LasKares, Krystan Dawson, Sidney White, Jim Hillebert, Rosalie Cruz, Tim Fluke, Virginia Ramos, Joe Frederick,
Anne Reif, Greg Grafton, Jim Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Mary Brown, Karen Mead, Aubrey Edds, Jim DeBacker, Rolenda Valdivia, Mirsina Fluke, Katie Cline, Sandy Fluke, Pat Hanrahan, Bill
Campbell, Juanita Hedges, Myra Liles, Mike LaFountaine, Kenny Sanford, Anna Chavez, Mark Meier, Aneesa Elizabeth, Becky Shirey, Mackenzie Edds, MK, Catherine Miller, Lydia
Schmidt, Andy Piazza, and Mackenzie
Mapes.
May we at Mater Dei Catholic School, work to imitate Jesus as we grow in
wisdom, age, and grace.
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th and Thursday, January 1st
January 2015 Parent Newsletter
Website: materdeischool.org . E-mail: [email protected] . Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School—Topeka
“Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.”
MATER DEI CATHOLIC SCHOOL 934 SW Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Phone: 233-1727
NATIVITY OF THE LORD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
December 24th - 4:00 pm at MDA; 6:00 pm at MDHN; 10:00 pm at MDA
December 25th - 9:00 am at MDHN
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
December 31st - 5:30 pm at MDA; 7:00 pm MDHN
January 1st - 9:00 am at MDHN
Loving God, You are the giver of all we possess, the source of all of our blessings. We thank and praise you. Thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to set boundaries for them, and yet encourage them to explore. Give us the strength and courage to treat each day as a fresh start. May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness. May their ears hear your voice. May their eyes see your presence in all things. May their lips proclaim your word. May their hearts be your dwelling place. May their hands do works of charity. May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. Amen.
PARENT’S PRAYER
Sending warm wishes to you and your family during this Christmas Season.
May your home be blessed with love and happiness.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From the teachers and staff of Mater Dei Catholic School
From all of us,
to all of you….
A very Merry Christmas
and a happy and healthy
New Year!!
2014-15 Student Council
Thank you
Thank you for outstanding participation in the Gifting Tree, Children’s Christmas Sale and Helping Hands Humane service project.
Thank you Deb Schmitz and Brenda Simons for hosting the Hour of Code.
Thank you for all the Christmas snacks and goodies sent to the teachers & staff of Mater Dei.
Thank you Kevin Calvin and Andy Saldivar for signing up to be our WatchD.O.G.S. during the
month of December.
Thank you for choosing Mater Dei Catholic School for your student(s).
Hayden Booster Club Pancake Feed
Sunday, January 18, 2015
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hayden High School Cafeteria
$5 in advance/$7 at the door
Advance tickets may be
purchased from Mrs. Heath in the
Mater Dei Catholic School office.
MATER DEI PARISH MANNA PROGRAM
You can purchase Manna by calling the Parish Office at 232-7744 or stopping by the Parish Office during business hours (9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Monday through Friday). We
appreciate everyone’s support of the Manna Program.
On December 31st, watch for the Mater Dei Catholic School’s full
page advertisement in the Topeka Capital Journal!!
Saturday
January 24
Sunday
January 25
Monday
January 26
Tuesday
January 27
Wednesday
January 28
Thursday
January 29
Friday
January 30
CSW Kickoff
Mass
Chili Feed
Video Premiere
Day of Prayer
Mass with
Archbishop
Naumann
Day of Service
Jump Rope for
Heart
Teacher
Appreciation
Day
Student
Appreciation
Day
MVP Day
Mass
Noon Dismissal
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART CAMPAIGN
On January 27th, Mater Dei students will participate in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart. With a $5 donation, students will earn Splatter Quacky and lanyard. Students can bring in donations to school or donate online. The online donation option will be set up by
January 5th. Thank you for your support. Feel free to contact Ms. Valdivia at 233-1727 or [email protected].
All are invited to join us for the
Catholic Schools Week Mass.
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: MDHN
Chili feed, Video Premiere and Scholastic Bookfair to follow at
Mater Dei School.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SCHEDULE Inspiring Our Future, Celebrating Our Traditions
Scholastic Book Fair ~ Saturday in the gym; Monday - Friday in the Library
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Year
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
2
3
4 5
Classes Resume
6 8:00 am - Gr. 1-8 Mass Faculty 5:30 pm PTO Board Meeting
7
8
9 8:00 am - All School Mass 8W
10 Confirmation Retreat for 8th graders
11 Confirmation Retreat for 8th graders
12
13 8:00 am - Gr. 1-8 Mass 5R
5:30 pm School Council PMR
14
6:00 pm Title I Parent Night
15 Spirit Day
16 8:00 am - All School Mass 7K
17
18 Knights of Columbus Breakfast Hayden Booster Club Pancake Feed Hayden Cafeteria 8 am to 1 pm
19 No School
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Attention 2nd Grade Parents First Reconciliation/First Communion Meeting for
Parents only
20 8:00 am - Gr. 1-8 Mass 4F
21
22 23 8:00 am - All School Mass 6G
24 Catholic School
Week Kick-off * Mass * Chili Feed * Book Fair *Video Premiere
25
26 9:30 am Mass with Archbishop Hayden
27 Jump Rope for Heart
28 29 Kansas Day
30 10:30 am - All School Mass 3B
31
Mater Dei Catholic School
January 2015 Calendar
Catholic Schools Week begins January 24th with Mass, Chili Feed, Book Fair and Video Premiere.
Day of Prayer
Teacher Appreciation Day
Student Appreciation Day
MVP Day Day of Service
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 5
nuggets and nachos green beans
salsa oranges
Servers: Nicole S.; Jessica S.
6
stromboli salad
cottage cheese green beans pineapple
Servers: Madison T.; Sera T.
7
BBQ meatballs
peas/carrots buttered noodles
roll rosie applesauce
Servers: Keith T.; Sierra V.
8
sloppy joe smiles corn
mixed fruit
Servers: Kanyon A.; Rosie A.
9
deli style sandwich raw veggies baked beans
apples
Servers: Cody C.; Jordan D.
12 chicken sandwich cooked carrots
broccoli with cheese potato wedges
peaches
Servers: BreAnna D.; Santiago J.
13 burrito
CCQ/salsa tortilla chips
peas mixed fruit
Servers: Nicholas K.; Emily M.
14 pizza sticks
salad corn
pears
Servers: Alex M.; Mason P.
15 meatball sub sandwich
smiles raw veggies
apples
Servers: Aidan R.; William S.
16 mac & cheese
smokies cooked carrots
broccoli roll
applesauce
Servers: Kelsey S.; Kate S.
19
No School
MLK Day
20 cheeseburger
smiles baked beans raw veggies
oranges
Servers: J.T. T.; John W.
21 Italian pasta bake
salad garlic bread
grapes
Servers: James W.; James B.
22 chicken fried steak
mash potatoes gravy rolls
green beans pistachio salad
Servers: Maya B.; Ryan C.
23 chicken strips
broccoli cooked carrots
rice fruit
Servers: Casey C.; Elijah C.
26
teriyaki chicken rice
green beans broccoli & carrots mandarin oranges
Servers: Clare E.; Cecilia F.
27
chicken noodle soup crackers
veggies & dip cinnamon rolls
fruit
Servers: Jaylan F.; Madeline G.
28
hot dogs smiles
raw veggies fruit
pumpkin cake
Servers: Martin G.; Avery H.
29 Cook’s Choice
Kansas Day
Servers: Andrew K.; Mary M.
30
No Lunch
Noon Dismissal
February 2
nuggets and nachos green beans
salsa oranges
Servers: Cooper M.; Emily M.
February 3
BBQ meatballs peas/carrots
buttered noodles rolls
rosie applesauce
Servers: Jace O.; Salma Q.
February 4
ravioli salad
green beans garlic bread pineapples
Servers: Iysis S.; Josulyn S.
February 5
cowboy dinner corn chips
baby carrots peaches
Servers: Olivia S.; Kayla S.
February 6
deli style sandwich peppers
cucumbers potato wedges
grapes
Servers: Ethan S.; Erick T.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is subject to change without notice.
1/2 pint of 1% white, chocolate skim, and strawberry skim offered with each lunch.
Mater Dei Catholic School Lunch Menu
January 2015