November's Newsletter 2011 Part 2

Spiritual Journey Thanksgiving Edition November 13, 2011 challenge. I need only to turn to you for your grace, guidance and peace. Keep me close to you, and I won’t worry so much about what lies ahead.” The spirit of thanksgiving makes heavy hearts lighter. It’ll clear your head of a thousand worries and concerns. One thing alone is important: your personal relationship As we approach Thanksgiving 2011, our thoughts with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. If your turn to the many blessings we have received relationship with God is right, everything can be from God. Even if, for some reason, we cannot going wrong in the world, as it seems to be, and be with family members, our thoughts turn es- you will soar above it all. In fact, did you know pecially to our family, both the living and the that academic studies show that thankful peo-Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School dead. In the context of recalling the many gifts ple have higher vitality, more optimism, and which God has given to us in our family, two less stress and depression than the population gifts stand out as most to be treasured: the as a whole? How great is it that something we gifts of life and faith. should do anyway actually makes us healthier Enter His Gate with and happier. What a wonderful legacy we can Thanksgiving also offers an opportunity to re- leave our children by teaching them to be flect. Where have we been, where are we go- thankful each and every day of their lives. The ing? And what gifts have we received from the families of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School Thanksgiving Lord. Sometimes our sights can be set on what want to wish each of you and your families a we don’t have or on what we think we need - very blessed Thanksgiving Day. what we want. On Thanksgiving, we are asked to look at what we already have – the things we We also give thanks to God for all that He perhaps take for granted. And so, as you, pre- does for us. We give thanks for His faithfulness pare for the “big dinner” and find yourselves throughout many generations here at Our running around with grocery lists in your Mother of Mercy Church and School. Finally, hands, remember that the frantic pace isn’t but not least, we sincerely thank you for all you “what it’s all about.” This Thanksgiving “thank do for Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School God for God!” God is in charge! Don’t forget from your prayers to your donations to your that. God is all-good, all-merciful, all-loving, and well wishes. We are so grateful for your help all-powerful. He will fight the enemies for what with the endeavor to keep our school on the is true and good, reminding us of scripture, “If strong foundation of Jesus Christ. God is for you, who can be against you!” Take some time to offer thanks: for family, Peace and Blessings to you, friends, life, love- most especially for your Faith that sees you through so many of life’s chal- lenges. Always remember that Jesus gives us what we need, although it might not be what we Dorothy Wheaton want. Somewhere, in the middle of confusion, Principal Jesus is trying to make us ever more aware of his presence: calling us to a greater depend- ence on Him. If nothing else, stand before a cru- cifix and say: “Thank you, Lord, for what you have done for me. Your death has given me life. I know that with you by my side, I can face any

Revised Mission of School Mission Statement (Revised November, 2011)Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School Family provides a safe, loving, spirit-filled, disci-plined environment that promotes high academic standards, educates and empowers eachchild socially, morally, and physically. Every child who enters the halls of Our Mother ofMercy Catholic School will leave to serve and will achieve their destined greatness that ispre-determined by our Almighty God. If your child is not registered at our mother of mercy catholic school, why? Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School July 1, 2010—June 30 2011 School Year Financial BreakdownTotal Revenues: $970,606.44 Tuition $170,893.02 Registration/Books/Other Fees $43,839.24 Ordinary Gifts/Donations $25,534.67 Extraordinary Gifts/Grants/Donations $685,488.30 Parish Subsidy $16,703.07 Diocese Subsidy $1749.46 Mardi Gras Fundraiser $16787.34 Bazaar Fundraiser $9610.84Total Expenditures: 779,747.90 Salary $354,909.90 Salary Expenses (FICA, retirement, & W/C) 161,644.55 Bank/Accounting $4987.74 Advertising $5078.00 Office Supplies/Equipment $21712.70 Plant/Maintenance/Janitorial/Lawn $19,592.95 Building Insurance $25,588.02 Plant Utilities $20,748.07 School Materials/Books/Equipment/Training $27,240.75 Loan Payment to Diocese $138,245.22 Page 2

Sponsor a Child Our Mother of Mercy Students need you…..or a ChildOur Mother of Mercy is seeking individuals, families, corporations, churches, or othergroups to sponsor students. You may sponsor one or more students.Academics EssentialsTuition $2650.00Book Fee $300.00Registration $75.00Library Book $35.00Tutoring (2 days per week-$15.00) $900.00Non-Academic EssentialsLunch (for one child yearly) $630.00Uniforms (4 Uniform shirts, $114.00Spirit Shirt, Tie, 3 bottoms)Aftercare (180 x$10.00) $1800.00Student Sponsors will receive: A photo of the student(s) sponsored Invitation to attend special programs Recognition on website and newsletter A special thank you from your student(s) ture or graphic. Caption describing pic- Thanksgiving is a time for giving to those in need.Th an ks gi vi n g Ed i t i on Page 3

IN-KIND NEEDS WHEN THESE ITEMS ARE DONATED, IT COMES OUT OF THE BUDGETPrepackaged Snacks: We need donations of pre-packaged snacks that can be served to our students in themid-afternoon. Suggestions are peanut butter or cheese crackers, trail mix, nuts, pretzels, goldfish or wheatthin crackers, or animal crackers.Copy Paper: We use many reams of white 8.5x11 copy paper. We cannot have too much paper do-nated! We also need 8.5x11 colored and white card stock.First Aid Supplies: band-aid of all sizes (plain if possible - if they have superman or other designs on themevery child develops a need for a band-aid!), gauze pads, digital thermometer and disposable thermometercovers, antibiotic cream, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol wipes, disposable glovesOffice Supplies: 68 or 69 black and color ink; HP 564 black and color ink, post-it notes of all sizes, dryErase Markers, and white board cleaner; sticky-tack, time cards, etc.Manning Gift Cards: These will be used to buy supplies (other than paper and ink) for classrooms, par-ticularly for learning centers.Cleaning Items: We need Clorox Wipes, Baby Wipes, and Hand Sanitizer for our classroomsPaper Goods: Boxes of Kleenex, paper towels, &napkins Happy Thanksgiving Caption describing picture or graphic. Enter to Learn...Leave to Serve Don’t Forget Our Annual Gala A Legacy of Education for 84 Years Wednesday, November 30, 2011 MCM ELEGANTE HOTEL COCKTAILS @ 6:30 P.M. HONORING Most Rev. Curtis J. Guillory Mrs. Mildred Clement Dr. Rahn Bailey SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT Soprano Cecelia Chaisson $50.00 per person Reservations: (409) 892-1274 or (409) 679-2954

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