ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP:
Yesterday our students had the opportunity to view the traveling image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. They each received a rosary, medal, and holy card to remember her visit. Learn more about this miraculous image HERE.
On behalf of the teachers and staff, THANK YOU for the delicious coffee bar and birthday lunch this week. These are big treats for us and make us feel very loved and appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and Fall break! We have made a great start to the school year and there is more learning to be done! I look forward to seeing so many of you at Parent/Teacher Conferences next week.
Please Note: We’ve had some calendar questions this week.
- October 31 is A REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
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Master Planning – We’d like your feedback!
Survey – Opens October 1
An in-pew and online survey will be made available for you to give additional feedback for both the school and parish buildings.
Click HERE to fill out the survey. It should take no longer than 10 minutes.
Open Paid Positions:
I’ll give you an update on our staffing next week.
Mark Your Calendar
Schedule for the Week of October 10-19:
- October 10-12 – No School
- October 13-14 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
- October 19 – Picture Retake Day – pictures will be coming home soon to preview
- October 31 – A REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
Athletics/CSAL
Make sure if you plan to participate in Basketball, please register on the CSAL website. Click here to start this process, the deadlined is October 11th!
Home and School
Did you miss the October newsletter? Click here!
Oktoberfest!
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and for all who attended Oktoberfest last weekend! We had a great turnout with SVdP families and parishioners.
Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch
We are looking for parent volunteers to help in the lunch room. The dates will be updated regularly so continue to check back and sign up! Use this link to sign up.
Speaker Series – “Parenting the Plugged-In Child” – Dr. Lana Gollyhorn
Lana Gollyhorn, child/family psychotherapist, will present a talk/discussion entitled “Parenting the Plugged-In Child” on October 17th. This event is open to friends and family of other parishes and schools so please extend the invite.
For more information on Lana’s presentation, her bio, and to sign up to attend, please click HERE
Father Daughter Dance!
Drop on by for the 5th Annual SVdP Father Daughter Dance! This is a School Gala Fundraising Event and all grades Pre-K through 8 are welcome to join. If you did not purchase a ticket at last year’s Saddle Up gala then please pay $50 via check or cash at the door the night of the event.
Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes and we’ll provide the DJ, dance party, decor, drinks and snacks. If you have any questions, email chrissylmusgrove@gmail.com. Click here to rsvp!
Parish Volunteer Opportunity – Coffee & Donuts!
After every Sunday 9:30 mass, SVdP parish hosts coffee & donuts. This is a great community event but it’s only possible with volunteers! For every set-up/break down, we need 2-3 person to help. Click here to sign up and click here to watch the instruction video. Thank you volunteers!
Spirit Shop – Open in November
The spirit wear shop will be open November 4th – 13th for online ordering. More information is forthcoming!
2023 Gala Update – Let’s Play Ball! – News from the Dugout
News from the Dugout
Please send any questions, comments or ideas to 2023svdpgala@gmail.com
PLAY BALL!
Coat Drive – Right after break
SVdP Serves annual coat drive will be the two weeks right after fall break. Remember to go through your gently coats and boots of all sizes to bring in and donate. Students will be collecting items at pick up and drop off each day.
Questions – Margie Burns margaretmaureen@hotmail.com
Gospel of Life Presentation – RespectLife Denver
A NEW BIRTH OF HUMAN DIGNITY & CIVIL RIGHTS: Understanding the Dobbs Ruling on Abortion – Saturday, Oct. 22 – Presenters Louis Brown, JD Executive Director Christ Medicus Foundation & Sister Maris Stella, Sisters of Life – Full information HERE.
Volunteer Opportunity Serving the Greater Denver Community- Community Ministries
Let’s face it, we are all busy. And, we all have that nagging conscience that tells us we need to be living out the gospel in a more direct way. The question we all ask is, how can I possibly add another item to my to do list this week? The answer is simple. You have to make time. Make serving the poor a priority by adding it to your calendar and committing an hour each week. There is a local food bank that is in great need of helping hands. They gather day old produce and unsold groceries from the local grocery stores and reorganize it into a mini store where the poor can come and hand select their own groceries for free. It offers those in need the opportunity to feed their families but also offers dignity and empowerment. Please consider volunteering your time to help keep this incredible program going. It is located less than 5 miles from St. Vincent de Paul school (off of Zuni and Evans). To learn more about the food pantry please visit https://comministry-denver.org/. Please contact Sara Sparks sparkssara@icloud.com if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.
Mini Cheer Camp
For ages 4-11 am on Oct. 11th & 12th, 4:00 -5:30pm at Mullen HS Spirit Center. Click here for more information to sign up.
