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Holy Family Catholic School, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, models the virtues of love of
God, neighbor, and respect for all. The school, supported by the entire community, cultivates a passion about and provides the foundation for academic and life-long learning in a safe, nurturing, and
challenging environment.
February 10, 2015
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
P 970.242.6168
F 970.242.4244
www.holyfamily-gj.org
2/11 - Wear red for
Congenital Heart
Disease Awareness
2/12 - 8am School Mass at
IHM with Fr. Edmundo
2/13 - Primary Valentine’s
Day Parties
2/14 - 6pm Father/Daughter
Dance
2/16 - No School in
observance of
President’s Day
2/18 - Ash Wednesday
8am School Mass with
Fr. Don
2/20 - Casual for Charity
2/23 - 7pm Community
Meeting in Multipurpose Room
Issue 24
Principal’s Corner
Dear Parents,
It’s incredible that the Lenten season is
once again upon us. The word Lent itself
is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words
lencten, meaning "Spring". To us it means
so much more. Saint Paul wrote, “'For you
know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though he was rich, yet for your sake
he became poor, so that by his poverty you
might become rich.” I often think of this
during our Lenten season and how it
pertains to the immense love that God has
for each one of us. Jesus chose to become
human and create a personal connection
with us. When He became human He drew
us ever closer to our Creator in a pathway
of love, compassion and mercy.
He
revealed to us the light, truth and the way
in His daily actions. He came not clothed
in riches but in humility and love. It was in
His humanness that He demonstrated the
infinite desire that God has to be near us.
Jesus had the certainty that God’s love for
us was endless and His daily expressions
of that love were evident in the way He
lived His life among the poor. His desire to
bring us in communion with our Father is
testimony of that great love that God has
for us, this love that eventually offered itself
in sacrifice for our eternal life.
It is
extremely comforting knowing that we are
loved by a powerful Creator who went to
these lengths to express His love to us!
This is what Lent is about, this great love
that Jesus had for us. He came and lived a
life full of compassion and mercy among us
so that we could be saved by His grace
and benevolence. He chose to be among
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us so that he could fill our hearts and
souls with His generosity and kindness.
He came and set the example of how to
treat our brothers and sisters. Through
His love He demonstrated how to empty
ourselves and provide for others. Through
His life He instilled in all of His followers a
spirit of unconditional love. So as this
Lenten season begins, I invite you to
celebrate this immense love that our Lord
has for us. Celebrate His life and how He
became our redeemer. Let’s take time
and transform our hearts, minds and lives
as we meditate on how Jesus, the light of
this world, renewed us. Every day we
have an opportunity to have a personal
encounter with Jesus. Let’s take that
opportunity and reach out to Jesus in
thankfulness.
Prayer for Lenten Simplicity
Free me, Lord Jesus, from anything
that obstructs my way to you. Clear
away the clutter of petty grudges.
Remove smudges of resentment and
bitterness. Cleanse me of thoughts
filled with anger, envy, or self-pity.
Create space in my life for more
kindness and less spitefulness, greater
generosity and few self-centered
needs, stronger compassion and
weakened judgment of others. Enlarge
my heart with a spirit of gratitude this
Lent, so that I recognize the simple
gifts that lay in abundance all around
me. In your sacred name, I pray. Amen
(Sadlier)
Please bring in all
Please keep in your prayers:
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Sara deBever ~ Aunt of Megan Formicola
The Seabert Family ~ Family of Kathy Pike
Danny Huber ~ Son of Frank & Gwen Huber
Sadie Harper ~ Cousin of Akelia Whitney
Nuala Whitcomb ~ Kindergarten Teacher
Morgan Rister ~ HFCS Student
Jiwen Yang ~ Grandfather of Zachary Smith
Roman Longo ~ HFCS Student
Brent Metzler ~ Son of Diane Metzler
Repose of the Soul of Mr. Joe Prinster
Sally White ~ Mother of Yolanda Pacheco, Middle School Teacher
Repose of the Soul of Donald “Don” Sattler ~ Husband of Rosemary
Sattler, one of our RSVP Volunteers
Marilyn Veselack ~ Wife of Mr. Ron Veselack, Band/Orchestra Teacher
Kyley Cornell ~ Family Member of Rikki Gustamantes
Kathy Pike ~ Computer Teacher
Treats needed for the
Father ~ Daughter Dance
We need the following
scrumptious goodies for
the dance attendees to dip
in the chocolate fountain:
 Strawberries 
 Pineapple Chunks 
 Rice Crispy Treats 
 Marshmallows 
Please bring to the office
on Friday, February 13th
during school hours.
Thank you!!!!!
The next
Scrip order
date is
Wednesday,
February 18th
People with past Bingo
experience would be greatly
appreciated.
your volunteer hours!
Go to www.holyfamilygj.org. Scroll to the very
bottom and select:
Friday, February 20th.
Thank you.
Reminder!!!
Holy Family Yearbook orders
are due
Wednesday ~ February 11th.
40 full color pages
$21.00
Holy Family Girl Scouts are selling
cookies! Keep your eye out, after
school, most days between now and
March 12th for girls selling when you
pick up your kids! Grab your
favorites for $4/box...Take
advantage while supplies last!
Cub Scout Pack
318 held their
annual
Pinewood Derby
at
IHM
on
January 23rd and
it
was
an
exciting race for
everyone. With
over 60 boys
competing
for
awards
the
competition was
fierce and the
winning cars were racing at over 220 mph!
The overall winners for the entire pack were:
1st place – Dean Withers, 2nd place – Nathan
Perry and 3rd place – Ethan Tregilgas .
Ethan also won 1st place in his Bear Den
group. Way to go Ethan! These boys will
now move onto the district races coming up
soon. Good luck and happy racing!!
We need your help! Holy
Family has recently acquired
a Bingo License and would
like to begin games in late
February. We need some
parents for a committee to
help get this program up and
running. If you are interested,
please contact Nicolana
Walsh at 970.242.6168 or at
[email protected]
Don’t forget to record
donations collected by
Please join us as we celebrate
Congenital Heart Disease
awareness week by wearing red
(NO JEANS) tomorrow,
Wednesday, February 11th.
Wed. 2/11
Thu. 2/12
Fri. 2/13
Chicken Alfredo
Cheese Pizza
Fruita 8/9 Information
Please mark in your calendar the
registration for Holy Family Students
on Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 in the
Fruita 8/9 Library. Please visit
fruita89.mesa.k12.co.us under the
Parent Information tab to find the
registration packet.
Mon. 2/16
Tues. 2/17
Taco Salad
Hamburgers
No
w/Lettuce & Tomato
Salad
Green Beans
Black Beans
Garlic Bread
Orange Slices
Apple Crisp
Strawberries &
Bananas
To Goldie Arroyo
(Grandmother
of
Joee, 2nd grade
and Peyton, 5th
grade) and Andee
Nessler (Mother of
Joee and Peyton)
for
donating
a
microwave for the
Primary Teacher’s
Lounge.
School
Pickle Spear
French Fries
Pineapple Chunks
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Thank you so much for buying tickets for this year’s Gala! We
are so excited to have you attend! Below please mark which
ticket and how many you would like!
Ticket includes Event Admission,
Wine & Beer
Ticket includes Event Admission,
Wine, Beer and ONE Diamond
Champagne
Ticket includes Event Admission, Wine,
Beer and ONE Diamond Champagne,
Personal Waiter, & much more
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
$60 pp Gala Ticket
$80 pp Gala Ticket
$100 pp Gala Ticket
$800 Gala Ticket VIP Table (8 seats)
$480 Teacher Table Donation (8 seats)
Quantity:___________
Quantity:___________
Quantity:___________
Quantity:___________
Quantity:___________
 I would like to sit at a table
with:
__________________________
(Name of person or couple)
 I do not have a preference of
who to sit with.
Payment Method Circle which one:
Credit Card-Angela will call you for payment
Check-Make payable to HFCS PTL and please drop off at the office with this from
Cash-Please drop off at the office with this form
2015 Holy Family Gala CHAMPAGNE Pull!
This year as a part of the Gala, you will have the
opportunity to participate in a Champagne Pull! This event
replaces prior year’s “Wall of Wine” in that instead of
purchasing a wrapped bottle of wine, you will choose a
numbered cork and will get to take home a surprise bottle
of Champagne.
How can you help now? We are looking for donations of
Champagne or sparkling wine—any brand, any level of
value, any type. We are hoping to make the Champagne pull
more exciting by having a great variety of champagnes or
sparkling wine.
All pulls will be $20.00.
Your pull is
guaranteed to get you an amazing bottle of champagne,
or maybe just something you have never tried before.
Please bring your tax-deductible donation of as many
bottles of champagne or sparkling wine as you are willing
to donate to the Gala ticket sales table after school on
Thursdays. Thanks for your support!
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On Friday,
February 13th,
ALL Students
are invited to wear
Valentine’s colors
IF they bring in a can or
box of food (rice, cereal, etc.)
for our “Boxes of Love”
food drive for the Grand Junction
Food Bank.
Jeans and appropriate shirts are
acceptable.
NO BARE SHOULDERS.
Appropriate attire is expected.
Thank you for your generosity.
2015 Grand Valley Father/Daughter Valentine Dance
Admission $10 per person ($15 at the door). Includes pizza, desserts,
snacks and dancing. Music provided by DJ, flowers, formal portraits
will be available by Yanowich Studios by Lifetouch.
Saturday ~ 02.14.15 from 6 - 9 pm
P l e a s e r e m e m b e r t o r e - r e g i s t e r yo u r C i t y M a r k e t
Value card
Holy Family benefits if you use your City Market Value Card when
you shop. However, City Market Community Rewards changed
their process of registering supporters of non-profit organizations.
Now, every December, supporters will need to re-enroll their
Value Cards so that Holy Family Catholic School receives a
portion of these sales. The members cannot be automatically reenrolled and each individual must do this on their own. City
Market wants everyone to know who they are supporting with
their Value Cards.
Our benefits have decreased and our reimbursement from City Market is down
about $250 each quarter. Please make sure that your card is registered to Holy
Family. If your family members or friends were previously registered, please ask
them to re-register their cards with City Market.
Here are the step-by-step instructions for this process.
1. Go to www.citymarketcommunityrewards.com
2. On the left side of the page, click on City Market Community Rewards link.
3. This will take you to the Community Rewards page. Click on Enroll now or Re-enroll.
4. This will take you to a screen where you log in to your personal City Market online
account. If you do not have one, you must create one.
5. Once you are signed in, look for Holy Family Catholic School PTL as the organization
name.
6. Select this as your organization and you are finished.
Each year, you will need to re-register your card with City Market and select Holy Family as the
organization you are supporting. If you have any questions or need help with the process,
please contact Nicolana Walsh at 970.242.6168 or by emailing her at [email protected]. Thank you!
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Calling all Grand Valley Catholic Youth!
Please join us for an evening of fun, faith
and fellowship as we explore God’s
covenants and reflect on what we thirst for
in our spiritual lives. What a great way to
prepare for Lent! Our next Life Teen
Mass and event is set to be held on
February 21st at St. Joseph Catholic
Church. The evening begins with Mass at
4:30 pm followed by dinner, fun, and
fellowship. End time is 7:30 pm. Hope to
see you there!
Sacramental Preparation for families who
attend IHM
Children along with their parents will begin
preparation to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist
beginning on Wednesday, February 11th 6:007:00 pm. at IHM parish hall.
Sessions are : February 11th & 25th. March 4th,
11th and March 18th. Child care will be available.
First Eucharist retreat is on Sunday, April 19th
12:30-3:30 pm.
First Eucharist weekend is May 2nd & May 3rd at
all Masses.
For additional information contact Irene Fritzler at
242.6121