Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Family Messenger January 19, 2010

Loving God,
You care for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep.
Help us to stay close to you
and to listen for your voice.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal

The recent earthquake in Haiti has caused much devastation. At a time like this, we are all called to help those in need. Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are participating in a campaign called “HATS FOR HAITI.” On Friday, January 22, students can wear hats to school– baseball hats, cowboy hats, crazy hats, etc. - and each participant is asked to donate $1.00 (although a larger donation is certainly welcome) toward our “Hats for Haiti” cause. The money collected will be sent to the Holy Childhood Association – Haiti Fund.

The diocese has an anonymous donor who will match dollar for dollar all funds collected through this effort – up to $100,000. Then, 100 % of all funds will be “wired” directly to the Archdiocese of Port au Prince, Haiti, on January 29th. It is our hope that together we can raise at least $100,000 for the Holy Childhood Association – Haiti Fund. If 200 schools in the diocese participate and each school raises at least $500.00, we will meet our goal. With the donor matching our gifts, there is a possibility that we can donate up to $200,000 to this cause! Please help us support this effort, we ask that you keep the people of Haiti in your prayers.

Blessings,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates

• 1/22 – “Hats for Haiti” Day; Progress Reports
• 1/29 – Noon Dismissal
• 1/30 – High School Placement Test
• 1/31 – Open House 10:00 a.m. - noon