OLD MISSION MONTESSORI SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

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Venerable Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli

(1806-1864) Vernalbe Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli was born in Italy and joined the Domincans at the age of 17. He was sent to the American frontier where he served as a missionary priest to the Northwest Territory, from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi. He ministered to immigrant settlers, miners, farmers, traders, political leaders, and native tribes. He has a deep love for the Native Americans, so he established schools that taught in their own language, and also published a Winnebago prayer book and liturgical almanac in Chippewa. Venerable Samuel also fought governmental injustices against Native Americans. Along with founding 30 parishes, he began a religious community of women, the Dominican sisters of Sinsinawa, to continue his mission of teacher and preaching. Mazzuchelli died on February 23, 1864. Father Samuel helped to spiritually and physically build the Church where he served. After he died, many prayed for his canonization. On July 9, 1964, Mother Benedicta, Sinsinawa Dominican Prioress, formally petitioned for official establishment of the cause for his hoped for beatification and canonization. Under the direction of the Vatican Congregation for Causes of Saints, Dominican Sr. Nona McGreal wrote a formal presentation of his life and virtue (called a positio.) The documents historical re view was completed in 1990. Next expert theologians reviewed it to determine the heroic quality of his virtues. On July 6, 1993, Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II. The title Venerable recognizes his holiness and completes the first step towards his canonization. Next, the Church examines reports of miraculous favors attributed to him. If a miracle is approved, the Pope would beatify Father Mazzuchelli with the title Blessed. If the Church approves a second miracle, Father Samuel could be honored by the Church as Saint Samuel. This would make many hearts dance with joy!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THE PTG MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS THURSDAY EVENING WILL BE POSTPONED. FATHER DAVID HAD A SCHEDULING CONFLICT AND WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND. WE WILL RESCHEDULE OUR MEETING IN MARCH.

PRINCIPAL NOTES..
Thursday, February 27th, General PTG
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DATES TO REMEMBER!

~ Our Ash Wednesday Mass, scheduled for

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Meeting, POSTPONED Wednesday, March 5th, 11:00 am all School Ash Wednesday Mass (Chapel) Venerable Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli, pray for us. Friday, March 7th, NO MASS, 12:30/12:45 pm dismissal Sunday, March 9th, Daylight Savings begins Thursday, March 13th, OMMS Science and GENERAL PTG MEETING UPDATE Art Fair Our PTG Meeting will need to be rescheduled for Friday, March 14th, NO SCHOOL, Teacher March. Father David has a scheduling conflict that Professional Growth day could not be avoided. We are looking into an Monday, March 17th, St. Patricks Day available date in March. Friday, March 21st, Maria Montessori Shadow Day, 11:00 am all school Mass, 12:30/12:45 pm dismissal, NO PM EXTENDED CHILD CARE

Wednesday, March 5th, will be a school Mass only in the Chapel not the Serra Center.

PTG NEWS

Night at the Mission Wine Tasting Event

Tickets will soon be on sale for the Night at the Mission wine and beer tasting event to be held on May 10th. The event will include international and domestic wines along with local beers, a food showcase from local restaurants, and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. You can purchase tickets on line at https://ommswinetasting.ticketbud.com/nightatthe mission. Be sure and spread the word to family, friends, and co-workers. Tickets and flyers will soon be available in the school office.

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRONICS

We continue to collect cell phones, laser & inkjet cartridges, laptops, MP3s, PDAs and tablets/ eReaders/notebooks to raise money for our school. We are asking parents to ask businesses like: Cell phone stores, Medical facilities, Technology Companies, or even your place of business to donate. The possibilities are endless! Business donations can be tax deductible. Please drop off items at the school office. Thank you for recycling!

Please keep the following members our school family in your prayers: ~ The Falbee Family ~ Marilyn Clark, Brooke Bs cousin ~ Fabio Perez ~ Vanessa & Andres Grandfather ~ Christina Ruiz ~ Jacob Donahue (7 months old) and his family ~ Mrs. Bush ~ Sr. Joyce Hampel, CSJ, Associate Principal Academy of Our Lady of Peace ~ All of our military families