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Prayer Line
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In a rare moment in the history of the Church, Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign from his Petrine ministry on the 28th of February 2013.
In his humility, the Pope recognizes that "both [the] strength of [his] mind and [his] body" have "deteriorated ...to the extent that [he has] had to recognize [his] incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to [him]." This humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord has taken a courageous step out of his love for Christ and the Church. This is another extraordinary example of the great leadership and virtuous witness of the Holy Father.
Along with the rest of the larger Church, the Pope John XXIII community is surprised by this news, but we recognize and value the tremendous courage of this decision. As a school family we will be praying in thanksgiving for Pope Benedict's remaining weeks as the shepherd of the universal Church. We invite you to join us on Thursday, February 28, at 9:25 as we gather together to pray in common for the Holy Father and for the upcoming conclave of Cardinals which will elect the successor to Pope Benedict.
Below are your announcements for the week of February 11, 2013.
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1. Registration
Registration packets for the 2013-2014 school year went home last week. Make sure you received yours! The registration information can also be found on the school's website.
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2. Pope John 5K Fun Run
The Get Up and Glow 5K Fun Run is just around the corner and when you register you can now help a Pope John sports team or performing arts organization win $1,500. The group that has the most number of people register for their team will win $1,500. Participants will be able to choose a team from a drop-down menu on the registration website. If you have already registered, you can sign-up for a team at package pick-up before the race.
The race will be held on campus on February 23. A family 1K will take place at 4:30 PM and the 5K race will begin at 5:30. A Glow Run After Party will follow with food and music. For more information about the race and instructions on how to register, please visit the 5K Fun Run page on the Pope John website, www.pj23.org/5Kfunrun.
Registration is available online. For information or sponsorship opportunities please contact Claire Hein Blanton, cblanton@pj23.org.
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3. Aloha! Gala
Thank you to all of you who came out this past Saturday evening to support the Gala. The 2013 Aloha Gala was a huge success with a net profit of approximately $130,000, the most successful gala yet! We hope you all enjoyed the night as much as we did! The amount of time and effort that goes into preparing this event is tremendous. We would like to thank our very talented decorating chairs, Cindy Doublesin and Norma Noonan. Our silent auction chair, Ann Fontenot along with Ingrid Caballero who ran the behind the scenes computers. Angie Abernathy for her creativity in making our logo and invitation. Thank you to those of you that came to help set up and tear down, especially Jay Justus who went above and beyond for us again this year.
Our committee would not be successful without the support of some important people in the schools administration. Our principal, Tim Petersen and the ladies in the Advancement Office, Candace Brawner, Gillian Kruse, and Claire Blanton.
Final kudos go out to Kroger, Salt Grass Steakhouse, Pele of Polynesia Dancers, Cypress Republic Band and Enchanted Gardens Nursery.
Kristi Rogers and Sue Bruno
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4. Campus Ministry News
Kairos VI is just around the corner! Dates are April 11-14th. If you'd like to attend, please be sure and sign up in the Campus Ministry office as soon as possible.
This summer, the Campus Ministry department will be hosting a trip to the Steubenville Conference in Atlanta, July 18-21st. Estimated cost of the trip is $650-700. Please sign up in the Campus Ministry office if you'd like to attend.
Works of Mercy hours and Reflection Papers for Sophomores are due March 18th. Please see the website for specific details and requirements.
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5. Lunch Accounts
All students MUST have their lunch accounts updated and not overdrawn in order to receive lunch. If your account is overdrawn, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE LUNCH.
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6. Electronics Recycling
Don't toss out those old cell phones, laptops, or ink cartridges! This year, Pope John is collecting used electronics, ink cartridges, and jewelry for recycling and will receive fundraising dollars for the technology department for every item donated. Bring your items to the business office and drop them off in the marked box! Every little bit helps both the school and the environment. Contact Gillian Kruse at gkruse@pj23.org for more information. |
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7. Fine Arts News
Coming up: the ART TAPPS Division 4A District Meet to be held on SAT Feb. 23. Please see Ms. O'Donnell in the art room regarding varied categories for entries. Needed - more computer art and digital photography, textiles, assemblages. All entries will be documented for entry by Feb. 12.
ART BOOTH - PJ Garage Sale SAT March 3- All art students are asked to gather together any items that you have to donate to this booth - clothes, books, games, furniture, kitchen supplies, ec. - Ms. Hymes will be coordinating this with all parents who can help. Contact her at cynthia.hymes@sbcglobal.net. This is an important fundraiser event for our Art Department. More email info will follow in the weeks ahead. Also, you may contact Ms. O'Donnell at codonnell@pj23.org. Thank you as always for all of your support of our art program!
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8. Senior News
Sr. Class lunches: The Senior Class is invited to the half-café during regular lunch time, to share lunch with your fellow classmates and hear about upcoming news for the Class of 2013! Lunch will be provided and served by Senior Parents. .
- Wednesday -Feb. 20
- Wednesday -Mar. 20
- Wednesday -May 1
Senior Parents, if you would like to coordinate, participate or donate to a lunch, please contact Joanne Krohn at jkrohn1@comcast.net.
PROM News:
Prom will be held at The Tuscany Villa Friday April 19th, 2013. The Tuscany Villa is located at 3330 FM 1463, Katy, TX 77494.
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9. Yearbook
The 2012-2013 Lion Pride Yearbook staff is hard at work completing this year's yearbook, and they need your help! We are in need of candid and staged photos from all clubs, sports, events, and just general life at Pope John! You can upload photos straight from your smartphone or computer into the yearbook's design program with ReplayIt! The Pope John password to register is letsgolions.
Senior ads for the back of the yearbook are now for sale. Honor your favorite senior with a message, photo, or blessing. Ads can be ordered with this form, turned into yearbook advisors Claire Hein Blanton or Gillian Kruse.
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10. Scrips Fundraising
We have begun a new way for parents to earn their family commitment credit just by doing their everyday shopping! All purchases of gift cards from shopwithscrip.com will give a percentage of the card amount back to Pope John - half towards the club or activity of your choice, and half to your family commitment! Pope John's enrollment number is D6LLFDF33573L - you can order online and it will notify the school's organizers that your order is ready. Call or email Ann Justus at annjsts@netzero.net for any questions. |
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11. NHS News
- Mark your calendars for Lion Nation Night on Saturday March 2nd at 6 P.M. ! This year's Lion Nation Night will showcase even more Pope John XXIII talent. Check the weekly newsletter for ticket info.
- Lion Nation Night talent auditions will be February 12, 2013 after school in room 114. We are looking for musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, bands, and soloists to perform at this year's Lion Nation Night. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information contact Miss Burkholder or Miss Nosser .
- NHS will be selling candygrams for $1.00 in celebration of Valentine's Day! See an NHS member during lunch between February 11 - 13 to have a candygram delivered to that special someone.
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12. Volleyball News
1) Open Gym held on Tuesday evenings in PJ23 main gym; 6:30 - 7:30 pm. 2) Spring Training is held on Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30 - 4:45 beginning 2/27/13 and running thru 5/10/13. |
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