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December 9, 2011
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Lead with Humility Serve with Love Trust in Providence
Mr. Wagner's Letter
As I have gone through the deacon formation process the last few years, I have noticed that more and more people are asking me to pray for them or for someone they know who is suffering. I understand why we ask saints to intercede on our behalf - "St. Theodore Guerin, pray for us!" Saints are closer to God, right? They live in the same neighborhood and can walk over, knock on His door, and speak with Him directly. So while I have dutifully prayed for anyone who has asked, I have been a bit unsure of how my prayers would be of any great benefit. (more...)
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Mr. Wagner will be speaking at the Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis on Monday, December 12, from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for Mom's Day of Reflection. Click here to download the flier with more information. Click here to register.
Next Week
The week before Christmas vacation is always a busy one. Here are a few of the highlights for next week:
Monday, December 12-Wednesday, December 14
Please ask your student about their Kairos' donation to the Guerin Catholic Gala! Please try to have your donation into school at the beginning of next week! Thanks in advance for your participation.
Tuesday, December 13
Charity Spirit Day:
The charity benefitting from the day will be Ken-ya Help Us. Students, faculty & staff are able to wear jeans and Guerin Catholic spirit wear in exchange for a $2 donation.
Parent Guild Christmas Lunch
Special thanks to our amazing Parent Guild for preparing a luncheon for faculty and staff to enjoy! While we are giving thanks, we'd like to acknowledge the hugely successful and appreciated "Tuesday Treats" that Parent Guild brings in every Tuesday morning as well! Thank you for taking such great care of us!!
Thursday, December 15
W will have a 'Spirit of the Season' dress day on Thursday, December 15. Students, as well as faculty and staff, may wear red and green shirts or "ugly" Christmas sweaters with jeans, or may opt for traditional spirit wear.
Christmas Band & Choral Concert at SEAS, 7 p.m.
Come to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to hear our award-winning band and choir as they perform their Annual Christmas Concert!
Friday, December 16
Join us for all-school Mass in the gymnasium at 8:30 a.m.
December 17 - January 2: Christmas Break!
Merry Christmas Guerin Catholic!!
Remember What's Important Mr. Wagner's book, Remember What's Important, would make a great stocking stuffer!! Click here to purchase online or come in to Guerin Catholic and purchase your copy before Christmas break!!
Charitable Giving
Please click here to download information regarding year-end Charitable Giving and other opportunities to support Guerin Catholic High School.
Julie Young to Speak at Guerin Catholic
On December 16th immediately following all school mass Julie Young will be speaking in the Media Center. Julie Young is the author of the Mother Guerin biography A Belief in Providence and The CYO in Indianapolis & Central Indiana . She will talk about her experience in writing a book about Mother Guerin and sign and sell copies of both her books. The Mother Guerin biography makes a great CHristmas gift for all.
Guerin Catholic Cookbooks
Another fantastic stuffing stuffer to consider---our Guerin Catholic Cookbooks!! Available at the front desk of Guerin Catholic, these cookbooks are full of fantastic recipes from Guerin Catholic families, faculty & staff.
Help Needed at Lucas Oil
Guerin Catholic Student Council needs the assistance of five adults, who have completed the TIPS training and have their license, to work with them at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2011.
Please contact Jenny Sullivan (jsullivan@guerincatholic.org) to volunteer your assistance to the Student Council by Monday, December 12, 2011.
DECA Needs Judges
Guerin Catholic's DECA chapter will be competing for the second year in the DECA Regional Competition at Carmel High School on Saturday, January 14, 8:00 a.m. The DECA competition is judged by area business professionals in their specialized field. There are approximately 40 different areas of Business competition. If you are interested in judging, please contact Polly White for more details. pwhite@guerincatholic.org or 317 582-0120.Note: DECA---Distributive Education Cooperative Association DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Christmas Light Show to Benefit
Xavier Murphy Scholarship Fund
The family of sophomore Alex Lorek puts on a not-to-be-missed computer-controlled Christmas light show every year to raise money for charity. Over the last several years, the Loreks have raised thousands of dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and for the American Cancer Society. This year they are continuing the tradition with the American Cancer Society. Even more exciting this year is that for the weekend of December 16th -18th, all donations will go the the Xavier Murphy Scholarship Fund! For more information, directions, and updates, go to Facebook.com/ChristmasonVictory.
Concert at St. Louis deMontfort
Tatiana (Tajci) Cameron returns to SLDM on Wednesday evening, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. to perform "EMMANUEL - The Story of Christmas ". Tajci, in collaboration with Los Angeles based producer Denny Bouchard, adopted and arranged a wide array of musical styles, traditions and ethnic origins into a mesmerizing musical piece. This concert event is a true celebration of Christmas with laughter, joy, sorrow, hope, tears, family and faith as she takes you from her childhood in communist Yugoslavia to the back streets of the Bethlehem of old. . The concert will be held in the church and is free for all those who attend. CD's will be available for sale and Tajci will be on hand for photos and signatures immediately following the concert. For more information about Tajci, including sample songs in MP3 format, please visit www.idobelieve.com.
Professional Career Internship
We have two interns who are wishing to be placed in the Medical field in the areas of Neurology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Neurology, & Cardiology. If you are interested in Mentoring one of our Interns, please contact Polly White, Business Department Chair. Your Mentoring responsibilities would include allowing the student to interact in your day-to-day responsibilities for 5-7 hours per week. Students are available after 2:00 p.m. each day.
Athletics Updates
Winter Volleyball Camp Guerin Catholic Volleyball will host a winter volleyball camp for those in 4-8 grade over Christmas break. Click here to download the flier for more details. Click here to download the waiver form.
Winter Girl's Soccer Camp Guerin Catholic Women's Soccer will host an indoor camp over Christmas break (December 19, 20 & 21). Click here to download the flier and click here to download the waiver/registration form.
Hockey Your hockey team - the NHC Millers - faced tough tests on the road again last weekend. They lost to Lakeshore St. Joseph in St. Joseph, Michigan on Saturday and to St. Joseph in South Bend on Sunday. This week the team heads to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio to play Talawanda on Saturday night. They finally return home on Sunday to play HSE A at the Fishers Forum at 11:15 am. Come out on Sunday and cheer on your Guerin Catholic skaters! Check out the complete schedule at www.noblesvillehockeyclub.com
Tennis
Congratulations to Lauren Jonathan who won the 16-under girls singles at the Purdue Open-II this past weekend. Lauren and younger sister Ashley teamed up to win the 16-under girls doubles. Also congratulations to Kara McDonald who reached the semifinals in the consolation bracket of the same tournament.
Women's Soccer
The women's soccer program was recently honored by the NSCAA. For the second consecutive year, the program has received the NSCAA High School Team Academic Award, having earned a team cumulative GPA of 3.56 / 4.0. "I'm incredibly proud of the ladies," said Coach McClure. "This honor is a testament to how hard the ladies are working in the classroom, in addition to their service to the community, and their efforts on the pitch. This recognition is to be shared with the staff at Guerin Catholic, for all of their preparation and effort put forth in pushing the ladies academically." Congratulations Golden Eagles!!!
Guerin Catholic Senior Allison Trusler was recently recognized with the NSCAA Senior Excellence Award ("For exceptional contributions to the team while exemplifying the finest attributes of a high school student athlete"). Great work Allison! Your continued diligence in the community, in the classroom, and on the field has made, and continues to make a huge impact on those around you. Congratulations!!
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Click here to read the latest edition of the Gala Updates!
Fill Santa's Plate with Heavenly Cookies! Due to popular demand, we will be accepting Christmas cookie orders until December 19. All cookie orders need to be picked up by December 23 at 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call (317) 582-0120 ext. 257.
Click here to download the order form.
Applications Just a reminder that the priority placement deadline is December 15, 2011. After that date, if there are any open spaces remaining, applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
For complete, printable, instructions on how to apply for admission to Guerin Catholic, click here . Technology Notes
We will be making some adjustments to ANGEL over Christmas break. Check next week's Guerin Updates for specific times on when ANGEL will be down. Thanks.
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