Upcoming  Events:  8AM, Wednesdays – All School Mass Feb 10 – Ash Wednesday Feb 12, 19, 26 – Stations of the Cross Feb 14 – “Happy Valentine’s Day!” Feb 16 – In-School Reconciliation Feb 26 – Fish Fry I

ONE  CATHOLIC  FAMILY  

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Catholic  Schools  Week  

Each  year  we  celebrate  our  unique  character  as  a  “Catholic”  school  nationwide  during  Catholic  

Schools  Week.    Thus,  with  our  brothers  and  sisters  across  the  country,  we  enjoyed  last  week’s  festivities,  highlighting  that  Catholic  schools  are  “Communities  of  Faith,  Knowledge  &  Service.”  

Thank  you  to  all  in  our  Parish  who  joined  us  for  our  Open  House!    We  hope  you  enjoyed  visiting  with  the  teachers  and  staff,  seeing  the  special  work  displayed  from  the  children,  and  talking  with  current  families  and  students.    

We  hope  your  favorite  St.  Michael  student  shared  all  the  excitement  of  the  week:  their  special  dress  up  days,  multiple  assemblies,  surprise  photo  booth  and  spontaneous  dance  offs!  Thank  you  to  all  the  teachers  and  parent  volunteers  who  made  this  week  so  very  special!  

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Blue  &  Gold  

What  a  joyous  event  last  Friday  at  our  Blue  and  Gold  Gala!    Thank  you  to  the  nearly  350  people  who  attended  to  contribute  to  our  fundraising  need  at  St.  Michael  Parish  School  and  support  the  honoring  of  Sister  Robert  Clare  and  Sister  Carol  Ann.    What  a  celebration  of  Catholic  education  at  St.  Michael,  both  past  &  present!  

We  are  indebted  to  the  incredible  volunteer  team  and  our  Auction  Chairperson,  Kelly  Smith.  The  full  Auction  Committee  included  over  50  people  who  worked  endless  hours,  often  donating  supplies  and  resources  to  their  part  of  the  event.    We  thank  you  from  the  bottom  of  our  “golden”  hearts!  

And…  to  our  Sponsors  and  Givers  –  thank  you!    It  looks  like  this  was  our  best  attended  and  best  earning  auction  on  record.    As  a  school,  these  funds  are  absolutely  essential  and  go  to  immediate  use.    As  a  community,  coming  together  is  crucial  for  our  future.    Bless  you  all.    You  have  our  deepest  gratitude.    

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The  Divine  Mercy  

Have  you  heard  the  message  of  The  Divine  Mercy?      

“It  is  that  God  loves  us  –  all  of  us.  And,  He  wants  us  to  recognize  that  His  mercy  is  greater  than  our  sins,  so  that  we  call  upon  Him  with  trust,  receive  His  mercy,  and  let  it  flow  through  us  to  others.  Thus,  all  will  come  to  share  His  joy.”  –  thedivinemercy.org  

We  thank  the  5th  graders  for  leading  their  Faith  Families  in  learning  about  The  Divine  Mercy  and  making  their  own  “Chaplet.”  Our  Faith  Families  have  quickly  become  one  of  the  favorite  experiences  of  our  students  –  coming  together  with  a  group  across  all  grades  in  a  familial  “circle”  that  will  stay  together  throughout  their  entire  St.  Michael  experience.  

 

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