OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 8, 2010 www.myolph.com
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- Monday, October 4--Corn dog, macaroni & cheese, steamed cabbage, peaches, milk
- Tuesday, October 5--Meat loaf, roll, pinto beans, creamed potatoes, applesauce, milk
- Wednesday, October 6--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
- Thursday, October 7--Chicken sandwich, oven fries, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
- Friday, October 8--Fish sticks, cole slaw, tri-tater, Jell-o, milk
The virtue for the month of October is “patience” (to last a while). Christian patience means more than the ability to wait. Our waiting comes with faith and hope in the Lord. Just as God patiently forgives our wrongdoings, we can show that patience and forgiveness to others.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
- Grounds Beautification Work Day--9 A.M. to Noon
- Saturday, October 2--Football, 12:45, v. Knoxville Christian School, AT OLPH
- Saturday, October 2--11/12 “Y” football, 10:30, v. Boyd Buchanan, AT BOYD
- Saturday, October 2--9/10 “Y” football, 9:00, v. YCAP Lions, AT BBS
- Monday, October 4--Chick-fil-A fundraiser, 7 to 7:45 A.M.--more info. below
- Monday, October 4--Blessing of the animals, 2:40, football field-more info. below
- Monday, October 4--Booster Club meeting, 6:30, school library
- Monday, October 4--Volleyball tournament starts, dates and times TBA
- Tuesday, October 5--8th graders visit NDHS, 8:30 to 12:30
- Tuesday, October 5--11/12 “Y” football, 5:30, v. Baylor Raiders, AT BAYLOR
- Friday, October 8--End of the first nine weeks
- Friday, October 8--Living Rosary, 2:40, school gym-more info. below
- Friday, October 8--Football, 7:30, v. Irish Club, AT NDHS
- Saturday, October 9--11/2 “Y” football, 10:30, v. Baylor Raiders, AT OLPH
- Saturday, October 9--9/10 “Y” football, 9:00, v. Seahawks, AT OLPH
Grounds Beautification Work Day will be Saturday, October 2, from 9 A.M. to Noon. The OLPH Home and School Association Grounds Keeping Committee will plant fall flowers and lay mulch, as well as general upkeep. Bring your family and your garden gloves for a beautiful fall morning serving OLPH School and Church. This is a great way to earn PIP hours.
Chick-fil-A fundraiser for 8th grade: The 8th graders will be selling chicken biscuits ($2.50 per sandwich) and juice boxes (50 cents per box), on the drop-off ramp on Monday, October 4, from 7 to 7:45 A.M. The last fundraiser sold out quickly, so more chicken biscuits have been ordered! The 8th graders will use the money raised to help fund their spring trip to Tybee Island.
“Blessing of the animals” will take place Monday, October 4, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Parents/Guardians are invited to bring their family pet(s) to the OLPH football field at 2:40 for a special blessing by the priests. Remember to have your pet on a leash or in a cage, and for the safety and well being of those students allergic to animals, please do not bring the pets into the school buildings. All OLPH students will attend the Blessing of the Animals.
The Living Rosary will take place Friday, October 8, at 2:40, in the OLPH School gym. Ten students from each grade level, 1st through 8th, will recite the prayers of the Rosary. All OLPH students will attend and are asked to bring their rosary to school for this special time of prayer. Parents, Guardians, and Parishioners are welcome to attend.
Annual speech and hearing screenings will be available at OLPH School Friday, October 15th. According to good health practices and state guidelines, every student must have a speech and hearing evaluation at least once while in grades Kindergarten through second. A teacher may recommend an evaluation if he or she sees a need, and will provide a form for the parent/guardian to fill out. Payment is to accompany the completed form. Results will be given to parents/guardians when they come back to the school. Contact Mrs. Hetzler if you have any questions, 423-622-1481, or jennyhetzler@catholicweb.com
The Jeff Miller Golf Tournament will be Saturday, October 16, at WindStone Golf Club. Jeff is a graduate of OLPH School Class of 1987 and Notre Dame High School Class of 1991. Jeff’s mother, Carole Miller, taught at OLPH School for 29 years. Jeff was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer and will be receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatments. The golf tournament is being held to offset Jeff’s medical expenses.Tee Time is 8:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. Shotgun starts. Registration forms are in the OLPH School office and NDHS office. Entry fee is $100.00 per player and includes breakfast from Chick-fil-A, lunch from Wally’s Restaurant, soft drinks, and prizes. If you can’t be at the tournament there are two other options to help support Jeff--a tee sign can be purchased for $100.00 with a business logo or message on the sign, or a monetary donation may be made . Checks are payable to OLPH and should be sent to WindStone Golf Club, ATTN Jeff Miller Benefit, 9230 Windstone Drive, Ringgold, GA, 30736. If you have any questions about the tournament or would like to volunteer, please contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com
Mark your calendars for an upcoming VITRUS training: Sunday, October 17th, at the OLPH Parish Life Center, 3:30 P.M. This training will be available in Spanish. “VIRTUS” is a program for the protection of children and youth. The VIRTUS training is mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville for all adults volunteering or working with children. This includes coaches, substitute teachers, and classroom volunteers. Register on line at www.virtus.org
Oktoberfest 2010 will be at The Chattanooga Market October 23rd and 24th.
- The activities begin with the OLPH Ram Run, which will consist of a 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 A.M. Ram Run registration forms are in the back of OLPH Church or can be downloaded from www.myolph.com.
- The festivities include live music, German food (the famous OLPH Bratwurst booth will again be open), and handcrafted art from local vendors.
- Bring your families and friends and join in this celebration at the Chattanooga Market inside the Tennessee Pavilion located at 1826 Carter Street.
- For a family of four or more that would like to participate in the Ram Run the cost is $45.00. Each participating family member registering for the 5K Race or the 1 mile Fun Run/Walk MUST have a registration form filled out completely. Extra forms are available as stated above. There is a discounted fee if paid before October 4.
- Please contact Race Coordinator Colleen Teal at 423-605-6006 or c_c_teal@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Thank you!
- If you can help with the following projects, please contact Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481:
- Larry McInturff will be in charge of building planter boxes--lumber will arrive soon.
- Matt Schultz is working on plans for the water feature.
- Jack Berry is in charge of putting the fence up.