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Lumen News – September 26, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • September 26-28 – JH Soccer Tournament in Palmer
  • September 28 – HS Soccer @ CIA, 2pm
  • September 30th – Bus Service Begins – See details below
  • September 30th – Boys Basketball Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
  • Oct 1st – National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6pm

Principal’s Update:

I often say that even though we are a small school, we have so many wonderful and awesome things going on.  Our high schoolers spent a great two days in prayer, reflection, Adoration, Mass, and fun activities last week at St. Therese’s Camp.  There was laughter, joy, happiness, as well as a few tears. A special thanks to Mrs. Loeffler, our Campus Minister, for coordinating this annual and special event.  If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to talk with your son or daughter about their experience. At the same time, our junior high students spent some time in community and fellowship as well, going bowling, eating pizza, feeding the hungry by making PB&J sandwiches for Brother Francis Shelter, and honoring the dead by cleaning up gravesites at the Anchorage Memorial Cemetery.  What a blessing it is to have these extracurricular opportunities to grow in faith, family, and excellence.

I want to thank all the parents who attended our Principal-Parent Forum earlier in the week.  This event continues to grow in attendance, and with the wine and appetizer social beforehand, we were able to spend some time growing in family and community as well.  I realize that I might have monopolized a good portion of the evening, so if you were not able to address an issue, or you just weren’t able to attend but had a question or comment, please feel free to contact me at any time at bross@lumenchristiak.org or 907-273-1503.  I look forward to hearing from you!  Thank you again!

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue of the week is COMPASSION – The strength to be aware of the needs of others and the desire to help them.

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school library, students and parents are always welcome to stop by

  • It was a joy to engage with our students and share Faith and community on retreat last week! Please ask your children to share their experiences with you!

  • Very special thanks to Mrs. Danielle Rybicki and Ms. Julie Irving who stepped in at the last minute to provide our meals for the High School retreat. They saved the day!

  • Our choir is growing, and we still have room for more! All musicians and students who love to sing are welcome!  Very special thanks to Karin Helgesen who leads with her guitar and to Anthony Rybicki who will be playing keyboard beginning next week. Students, please see Mrs. Loeffler in her Library office if you would like to join. Another great way to earn your service hours.

  • Welcome Divine Felise to our altar server team!

  • Please consider sending your high student to the Glory Bound Winter Retreat – see information below.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

  • First responders to the fires

  • Victims of violent crimes

  • Our national and world leaders

  • For the sick and infirmed

  • Peace

If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays in our School Chapel.

Pray for Peace. Act in Peace.

Archangel Sports Update #Lumenproud:

The Junior High team had an amazing game last Thursday, crushing Anchor Lutheran 10-1. Over the weekend there were a mixture of highs and lows both teams lost to Su-Valley and while our Jr. High lost to Holy Rosary Academy on Monday at 4p,, the HS team ended up in a tie against their HS team at 6p. .

The Junior High season ends this weekend with a tournament starting today in Palmer. Check here for final scores and standings next week.

Our High Schoolers have one final away game on Saturday at 2p against Cook Inlet Academy and their season will conclude October 2-5 at the Region II State Tournament.

Thanks again to parents who drive to away games and juggle busy after school practices in support of our teams. You’re a big part of our athletic program success!

School Announcements:

Amazon Smiles

Shopping through smile.amazon.com vs. amazon.com is an easy way to donate to the school at no cost to you as a shopper.  And now there’s a “smile” app for Android with the iPhone app coming soon. To sign up and support Lumen, visit smile.amazon.com, select our school as the recipient, and shop away.

Archangel Attic Thrift Store Special Events

  • The Attic has started a daily half-priced sale on selected departments, a calendar outlining sales is up on the display case, in the Attic.

  • There will be a PFD half price sale of the entire store Thursday, October 3rd – Wednesday, October 9th.

  • The annual “Christmas in October” sale will be Friday, October 4th – Sunday October 6th in the Parish Hall (Sunday sales are only after the masses, not all day long.) Help is needed from approximately 11a – 4:30p October 3rd to set up and again on Sunday the 6th from 12:30p – 3:30p.  Please consider volunteering to help or shopping at the Attic. There are ALWAYS great finds to be had and every single dollar raised goes to reduce tuition for our families.

4 Days from Now! Boys Basketball Fundraiser

Coupons will be coming home with your student on Monday, Sept 30 which can be used at Texas Roadhouse that afternoon/evening in between 4pm-8pm. You don’t get a discount on your meal, but use the coupon or or mention it to your server that you’re there in support of our school and 10% of your food purchase will come back to support our High School Boys Basketball team. Help out if you can! (And order extra rolls…they’re the best in town…soft, delicious and best smeared with tons of butter.)

Gala

Hopefully by now you’ve all received a Save-the-Date postcard for our February 8th Gala.  This event, with its’ sit-down dinner, dessert auction, 250+ item silent auction and live auction is our primary school fundraiser and social night of the season.  In addition to earning close to $100,000 for the school each year, the Gala is a fun evening and a chance to showcase our school and school students to the nearly 300 guests in attendance. Revenue earned supports our operating budget and funds our scholarship account in addition to special projects like the Smart Boards in each classroom. It takes all of us coming together to make this event successful and there are many opportunities to help – before, during and after. If you’re planning on attending, think about any guests you could invite that would be interested in learning about and supporting our school. The SignUp to volunteer is online –https://signup.com/go/BfFnxAD and we are always available to help find the perfect job for you!

If you have questions, contact Danielle or Julie in the Gala Office- 273-1530 or email: gala@lumenchristiak.org.

Photos * Pictures * Photos * Pictures:

Senior Portraits:   Guess what?  Mrs. Spillers reports she’s received a whopping TWO Senior Portraits! Git’er done! (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org)

St. Benedicts & Other Community Events

TONIGHT! ‘Thinking Through the Ethics of the Transgender Question’

The Anchorage chapter of Catholics United for the Faith invites the public to a special presentation with renowned bioethicist, Father Tad Pacholczyk.  With his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Yale University, Father Pacholczyk, Director of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, will offer a dynamic presentation titled, “Thinking Through the Ethics of the Transgender Question.”  The Sept. 26th presentation will take place in the upper room/banquet hall at Gallo’s Mexican Restaurant near Dimond & Old Seward (8615 Old Seward Hwy.). The talk begins at 7p with doors opening at 6:30p for those who wish to order food and drinks. The evening will include a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session until 8:30p. For more information, visit the Catholics United for the Faith (Anchorage) Facebook page.

Glory Bound Winter Retreat

Termination dust has arrived – it’s time to start planning for your student’s winter retreat at St. Therese’s Camp!  Check out the St. T website at: https://www.sttheresescampak.com/

St. Benedict’s Youth Nights

All Lumen HS students are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation or faith background.

*Junior High Youth Night:  Next Thursday, 10/3 from 6-8p in the Upper Room: St. Therese of Lisieux

*High School Youth Night: Next Wednesday, 10/2  from 7-9p in the Upper Room:Testimony & Pizza night with Fr. Arthur Roraff.

 

How about that termination dust?! Enjoy today’s sun and have a great weekend!

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Lumen News – September 19, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • SUPRISE! MONDAY, Sept 23 – SPIRIT WEAR DAY!
  • September 21st – Soccer Games vs. Su Valley (1pm HS, 3pm JH)
  • September 23rd – Soccer Games vs. Holy Rosary Academy (4pm JH, 6pm HS)
  • September 24th – Instructional Mass for High School Students (3rd period)
  • September 24th – Principal/Parent Forum, 6:30p (social), 7pm (forum begins)
  • September 25th – Pizza Lunch Fundraiser -See below for details
  • September 26-28 – JH Soccer Tournament in Palmer
  • September 26th – New Bus Unveiling, 2:30pm
  • September 27 – HS Soccer @ Su-Valley, 2pm
  • September 28 – HS Soccer @ CIA, 2pm
  • September 30th – Bus Service Begins – Watch for Details Next Week!
  • September 30th – Boys Basketball Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse – See below for details

Principal’s Update:   

Our school gym in now closed as the folks from Alaska Industries begin to tear out the old floor and remediate any damage underneath.  As mentioned last week, we expect this project to take over a month, so we appreciate your patience, and your prayers, as we replace our gym floor.

Please pray for all our students, staff, and chaperones as we spend Thursday and Friday on high school retreat at St. Therese’s Camp or doing junior high activities here in the school and around town.  While we are taking time out of the academic classroom these days, we have found that holding these retreats early in the school year help build community and camaraderie among our students that pays dividends for the rest of the year.

Thanks to everyone who was able to help for high school homecoming and/or bring your junior high students to movie night last week. Both events were well attended and it seems like the kids all had a great time.

Finally, I look forward to seeing as many parents as possible for our first Principal-Parent Forum of the school year next Tuesday, September 24th.  Social hour (wine and snacks) starts at 6:30pm in the Student Room, with the official meeting beginning at 7pm in the library. I’ll be sending out a more detailed proposed agenda on Monday, but I see us discussing uniform vendors, the future of the Parent Volunteer Organization, Gala support, gym and bus updates, cell phone policy, recruitment and retention efforts, social/family opportunities, and more.  I hope to see you here!

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school library, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

  • We welcome Miss Ginny Dauses from Annapolis Maryland for our High School Retreat.

  • Join us for 7:15 Mass in our school Chapel each morning!

  •  Please consider sending your high student to the Glory Bound Winter Retreat – see the flyer below.

  • Calling all musicians and students who love to sing!!!  Come join our School choir! Please see Mrs. Loeffler in her Library office.

  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • We invite all confirmed Catholic students to serve as Extraordinary Ministers. See Mrs. Loeffler for more information.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

  • For our students on retreat this Thursday and Friday

  • Thanksgiving for our rain to sate wildfires

  • First responders to the fires

  • Victims of violent crimes

  • Our national and world leaders

  • For the sick and infirmed

  • Peace

Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays in our School Chapel.

Pray for Peace. Act in Peace.

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue of the week is FOCUS – The strength to have a concentrated awareness and effort.

Archangel Sports Update #Lumenproud

Over the past week we’ve seen a mix of wins and losses, but our Archangels are awesome and persevere no matter what! Wins include the Jr. High against Anchor Lutheran and High School against Birchwood. Losses include Jr. High against Birchwood & Wasilla Lakes and High School against Tri-Valley & Wasilla Lakes. Keep up your fighting spirit Archangels!

Junior High has a game today at Dela Vega Field today at 4, then games continue this weekend with both Junior High and High School taking on Su-Valley at Kincaid on Saturday 9/21.  JH game kicks off at 12p and High School at 1p.

Monday, 9/23 both the JH and HS teams will take on Holy Rosary Academy at Kincaid,  JH at 4p and HS at 6p. The HS game also marks *Senior Night*…. the last time our Seniors will play on home turf.  Please come out to cheer them on – bring your friends and family and let’s make it a loud crowd!

Our JH Archangels will end their season next weekend 9/26-28 at a tournament in Palmer.  They’ll kick off at the Palmer Ice Arena against Su-Valley on Thursday at 10:30a and go after Holy Rosary on Friday at 12:30p. The remainder of their tournament games will depend on the outcomes of these first two.

Our HS Archangels will be after their HS Su-Valley counterparts on Friday 9/27 at 2p and CIA on Saturday at 2p. Drivers are needed for these games so please let Coach know if you can help. The HS Season will conclude October 2-5 at the Region II State Tournament.

It’s been a busy season and we couldn’t be more proud of our student athletes for their hard work and dedication to the sport. Additional shout out to the parents and drivers who make our away games possible!

School Announcements:

Pizza Lunch to Support Hurricane Clean Up and Recovery Efforts

The Student Leadership Board (SLB) will be selling soda and pizza slices next Wednesday, September 25th at lunchtime.  Soda is $1, pizza slices are $2 each. Students are asked to pre-order through their SLB class representative by Monday, September 23rd so that we know how much pizza to order, though it is possible to purchase the day of as well.

All proceeds will be sent to “Student to Student” – the Catholic School response program of the National Catholic Education Association.  We were recognized for our efforts the last time we pledged to help! https://www.ncea.org/sts.  We got all the credit, but we combined efforts with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School to raise the $900!

“Dream, Girl”

ALL of our Archangel girls and young women have been invited to attend a free event at Bear’s Tooth on Friday, October 18th from 1p-3p.  Hosted by Alaska Permanent Capital Management, “Dream, Girl” is an event designed to educate and empower the next generation of female leaders in Alaska. “Dream, Girl” the documentary will be shown (watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/v3rj42IYFTU ) and afterwards attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and speak with some of the most powerful and successful female leaders in our state. Free Bear’s Tooth pizza will be provided.

Boys Basketball Fundraiser

Show your #Lumenpride and support the Boys Basketball Team by dining out Texas Roadhouse on Monday, September 30th from 4p-8p. Coupons are available in the office, just present it (or mention to your server) that you’re there to support LCHS and 10% of your total food purchase will come back to the team!  All funds raised will go towards new travel gear for the team and to help with the cost of traveling to Skagway, Bethel and Soldotna.

Photos * Pictures * Photos * Pictures 

School Pictures: Was your student absent on school picture day? Please contact Fitzgerald Photography at 907-726-1562 or alicia@fitzgeraldphotos.com to schedule a make-up photo. If your student had their picture taken and you forgot to order photos or would like to order additional items, go to: www.fitzgeraldphotos.com, and select Lumen Christi, the passcode to access photos is lc19.

Senior Portraits:   Guess what?  Mrs. Spillers reports she’s still only received ONE Senior Portrait! Don’t procrastinate – get those pictures in to (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org) ASAP!

Gala

Our 25th Anniversary Gala will be on February 8th, 2020.Sign up for your favorite job today!

  • Volunteer sign up – https://signup.com/go/BfFnxAD

  • You can also sign up to bring a bottle of wine which both helps the Gala AND counts towards your Share Hours! See the Volunteer Sign Up for more details!

  • Class Project Parent(s) for 8th & 11th Grades- Help your student’s class with their class project to be auctioned off at the gala. Work with the students to come up with a project and oversee the execution of the project getting made. The auction co-chairs can help with ideas if needed. Class projects should be started by Thanksgiving, and should be completed and turned in to be on display by February 1.

Questions? Contact us in the Gala Office: 273-1530 or email gala@lumenchristiak.org

Facebook

Click here www.facebook.com/lumenchristiak/ to connect with our Facebook Page and give us a thumbs up “Like.” It’s a GREAT way to stay connected and see what’s going on throughout the day.

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St. Benedicts & Other Community Events:

Southern State of Mind

Please join the St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus Council #12296 for a Southern Smorgasbord on Saturday, September 21st after the 5p mass. Skip kitchen work that night and enjoy some down home cooking, courtesy of the Knights. There is no charge but cash donations are welcome!

St. Benedict’s Youth Nights

All Lumen HS students are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation or faith background.

Junior High Youth Night:  *TONIGHT!* 9/19. Join the St. Ben’s youth group for a bonfire from 6-8p.

High School Youth Night: Next Wednesday, 9/25 from 7-9p in the Upper Room: St. Vincent DePaul & the Corporal Works of Mercy.

Community Service Opportunities

Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help set up for their 20th annual Teddy Bear Tea. Two shifts of volunteers are needed on October 6th to help set up at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. Morning Shift is 7 a.m. – 11 a.m and afternoon shift 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Contact Anna Woods at 907-345-7010 for more information or to sign up.

‘Thinking Through the Ethics of the Transgender Question’

The Anchorage chapter of Catholics United for the Faith invites the public to a special presentation with renowned bioethicist, Father Tad Pacholczyk.  With his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Yale University, Father Pacholczyk, Director of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, will offer a dynamic presentation titled, “Thinking Through the Ethics of the Transgender Question.”  The Sept. 26th presentation will take place in the upper room/banquet hall at Gallo’s Mexican Restaurant near Dimond & Old Seward (8615 Old Seward Hwy.). The talk begins at 7p with doors opening at 6:30p for those who wish to order food and drinks. The evening will include a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session until 8:30p. For more information, visit the Catholics United for the Faith (Anchorage) Facebook page.

Have a great Friday and weekend!

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Lumen News – September 12, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • TODAY! September 12th – Junior High Soccer Game vs Anchora Lutheran @ Kincaid, 4:30p
  • September 13th – High School Soccer Game vs Tri-Valley @ Kincaid, 4p
  • September 13th – “The Lion King” Junior High Movie Night, 7-9p
  • September 14th – Homecoming Dance, High School Only, 8p-11p
  • September 16th – Academic Awards Assembly (Recognizing Spring 2019 Academics) 2p
  • September 19-20th – High School Retreat @ St. Therese’s Camp
  • September 19-20th – Junior High Retreat (here at school, see below for details)
  • September 24th – Principal/Parent Forum, 6:30p (social), 7p (forum begins)
  • September 26th – New Bus Unveiling, 2:30pm

Principal’s Update:  

What a great week it has been!  I hope you all saw my email notification and update about our new buses.  They are a true blessing! I hope you can make it to their official unveiling on September 26th!

I also want to provide you a quick status report on our gym floor.  In short, while we thought we removed all of the water under the floor following the earthquake, as it turns out, we still have moisture.  This has caused and is causing expansion and buckling in certain areas. The bad news is that the entire gym floor will need to be replaced.  The good news is that we have been coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the floor replacement will be covered by disaster relief funds!  Therefore, we want to move forward quickly on this in order to limit impact on sports and youth ministry events. So after the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, the gym will be closed to all activities at least through mid to late October.   We are working with local companies to remove the old floor, determine and fix any other damage, and replace the floor with a Sportwood Ultra Star floor. All the lines will be repainted and the bleachers put back into place. An added benefit over the old floor, the new floor will have an expansion gap on the perimeter, which should prevent buckling and swelling should we have any further moisture issues.

Obviously this news does have an impact on our girls volleyball season and my expectation and desire to get a rifle program going this fall.  We are still determining when and where volleyball practices will take place–there is a team meeting next Wednesday, Sept 18th to discuss (Coach Warren will send out an email).  We are still deciding whether we will be able to host the Spiketacular Tournament in late Oct and hope to have a final decision soon. Finally, based on the gym’s closure, I have decided to postpone our rifle season to January 2020, when we can participate in a national “new shooter” league through April (more details to follow via email to those who expressed interest in riflery).

We are taking the actions on the gym now so that the new floor will be ready well in advance of our girls and boys basketball season which starts in early Dec.  I will continue to keep you updated as more information comes in. This is an unfortunate turn of events for our school, but please know that we are taking all actions to ensure we limit the overall impact on our parish and school community.

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school library, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

  • Please consider sending your high school student to the Glory Bound Winter Retreat.

  • Our High School retreat is Thursday and Friday, September 19th and 20th.

  • Calling all musicians and students who love to sing!!!  Come join our School choir! Please see Mrs. Loeffler in her Library office.

  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • We invite all confirmed Catholic students to serve as Extraordinary Ministers. See Mrs. Loeffler for more information.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

  • Peace

  •  Victims of wildfire

  • First responders to the fires

  • Victims of violent crimes

  • Our national and world leaders

  • For the sick and infirmed

Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays in our School Chapel.

Pray for Peace. Act in Peace.

Archangel Sports Update:

#Lumenproud

Last week saw our High School team travel to Healy and play in the Tri-Valley Tournament. They emerged with 2 victories out of 3 games – way to go Archangels! 10th grader Sabrina Warren & 9th grader Emily Ross were both selected to the All Tournament Team; 12th grader Sophia Dupras was named to the Academic All Tournament Team in recognition of her 4.0 GPA from last spring. Our hats (Archangel halos?!) are off to you! Thanks for representing our school so well.

The rest of the Soccer Season has been finalized, so mark your calendars now:

  • TODAY! Thursday, September 12th – Junior High vs. Anchor Lutheran, 4:30p at Kincaid Stadium/turf
  • Friday, September 13 – High School vs. Tri-Valley – 4p at Kincaid Stadium/turf
  • Monday, September 16 – Birchwood – Jr. High 4p, High School 6p at Kincaid Stadium/turf
  • Tuesday, September 17 – AT Wasilla Lake – Jr. High 4p, High School 6p at Palmer ice rink fields
  • Saturday, September 21 – Su-Valley – Jr. High 12p at Kincaid Stadium/grass; High School 1p at Kincaid Stadium/turf
  • Monday, September 23 – ***Senior Night*** Holy Rosary Academy – Jr. High 4p, High School 6p at Kincaid Stadium/turf
  • Friday, September 27 – at Su-Valley – High School 2p
  • Saturday, September 28 – at CIA – High School 2p
  • October 2-5 – Region II/ State Soccer Tournament – AT Palmer, Game times TBD

Several important notes:

Senior Night is on Monday, September 23 against Holy Rosary Academy.  Please come out to cheer on our Archangels and especially our seniors at their final home game.  Bring all the friends and family you can and let’s make it a loud crowd for the game!

Drivers are needed for the game next week against Wasilla Lake so please let Coach Warren know if you are able to help drive players to the game. You can contact him at:  athletics@lumenchristiak.org  Drivers are also needed for games against Su-Valley and Cook Inlet Academy so let him know if you’re able to assist with either or both of those games as well. There is no overnight travel involved.

September 26-27 there will be a Junior High tournament, location and game times are still being set by the coaches.  Watch for an update from Coach Warren next week sometime.

School Announcements:

Have you Liked us on Facebook yet? 

New pictures and stories are added almost every day – to follow the school and get a feel for what’s happening in real time with your students, make sure you’ve given us the thumbs up at:  https://www.facebook.com/lumenchristiak/

Spanish Heritage Month

Monday, September 15th through Tuesday October 15th marks Spanish Heritage Month. Mrs. Alvarez’s Spanish I & II classes have been busy working on projects to celebrate the contributions made and recognize the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in Alaska and the United States. Pop into the school next week to check out some of their amazing work!

Boys Basketball Fundraiser

Show your #Lumenpride and support the Boys Basketball Team by dining out Texas Roadhouse on Monday, September 30th from 4p-8p. Coupons are available in the office, just present it (or mention to your server) that you’re there to support LCHS and 10% of your total food purchase will come back to the team!  All funds raised will go towards new travel gear for the team and to help with the cost of traveling to Skagway, Bethel and Soldotna.

Gala

Our 25th Anniversary Gala will be on February 8th, 2020. Not sure how you can help?  There are many volunteer positions to fill and we can help you find something perfect for you!

  • Sign up to volunteer – https://signup.com/go/BfFnxAD

  • Live Auction Items- Do you have any ideas or connections for live auction items?  Travel and local experiences sell well. Let us know your ideas and who you might know that could donate? Time shares? Vacation Rentals? Airline miles?

Procurement Callers- EARN DOUBLE SHARE HOURS!!  Call Businesses that have donated before and may need a reminder call or assistance making their donations.  We need a lot of help with job so that we can keep the number of calls per person low. If you work, you could consider making call on your lunch break.  Procurement calls are made in December and January. We are looking for a few more callers, sign up online today!

If you have questions, contact us in the Gala Office- 273-1530/gala@lumenchristiak.org

Photos * Pictures * Photos * Pictures 

Calling Proud Parent Photographers!

Does your student participate in any outside sports or physical activities? Please send a photo of them participating in that sport to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org)

Senior Portraits:

Mrs. Spillers reports she’s received ONE Senior Portrait! Want to see this request disappear from Lumen News?! Then get those pictures in to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org) ASAP, by October 31st at the absolute latest.

Upcoming Junior High Retreat – Last Notice – we promise!

Junior High will have an in-school retreat on September 19th & 20th. Lumen will charge your SmartTuition account $25 to cover costs associated with the two day retreat including lunch & snacks, bowling, Anchorage Museum entrance fee and rental vehicles.  We also ask that students bring in 2-3 no longer used t-shirts for a service art project.

Thursday, September 19th

Students will attend mass and participate in service and art projects.  Students should arrive at school in their uniforms, or Friday polos to attend mass; they can change into Lumen wear (sweatshirts or t-shirts) after mass if they want. Students will participate in a variety of service and art projects for the remainder of the morning.  Lunch and snacks will be provided. After lunch, we will walk to Jewel Lake Bowl and go bowling as a group. Pick up is 2:30 pm.

Friday September 20th

Students will be off campus for Friday, but we will meet at school at 7:45.  They are able to wear Lumen wear and layers are encouraged. Friday morning the students will work at the Anchorage cemetery doing routine lawn maintenance/clean up.  After a hot chocolate and snack break, the students will walk to the museum for the afternoon. Please provide a packed lunch (no microwaveables please) for your child.  Pick up is 2pm.

Chaperones are needed for our Friday activities. We are also looking for extra rakes and carpet cutters for our time at the cemetery.  If any parents are interested in volunteering or have questions, please email Mrs. Craig: acraig@lumenchristiak.org.

St. Benedicts & Other Community Events:

St. Benedict’s Youth Nights

*Corndogs and St.’s Cornelius & Cyprian!* Join the St. Benedict’s High School Youth night next Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 7-9p in the Upper Room for some faith, food & fun. All Lumen HS students are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation or faith background. The next Junior High Youth Night will be on Thursday the 19th from 6p-8p, also in the Upper Room.

Community Service Opportunities

Lake Hood Elementary is looking for help in setting up their Fall Festival/Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 18th from 10a – 1p. Contact mcmullen_trudy@asdk12.org for more info or if you want to help. Community Service Opportunities are a great way for students to start fulfilling annual Lumen Share Hour obligations!

Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help set up for their 20th annual Teddy Bear Tea. Two shifts of volunteers are needed on October 6th to help set up at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. Morning Shift is 7 a.m. – 11 a.m and afternoon shift 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Contact Anna Woods at 907-345-7010 for more information or to sign up.

‘Thinking Through the Ethics of the Transgender Question’

The Anchorage chapter of Catholics United for the Faith invites the public to a special presentation with renowned bioethicist, Father Tad Pacholczyk.  With his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Yale University, Father Pacholczyk, Director of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, will offer a dynamic presentation titled, “Thinking Through the Ethics of the Transgender Question.”  The Sept. 26th presentation will take place in the upper room/banquet hall at Gallo’s Mexican Restaurant near Dimond & Old Seward (8615 Old Seward Hwy.). The talk begins at 7p with doors opening at 6:30p for those who wish to order food and drinks. The evening will include a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session until 8:30p. For more information, visit the Catholics United for the Faith (Anchorage) Facebook page.

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Lumen News – September 5, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • September 9th – 13th Spirit Week
  • September 13th – “The Lion King” Movie Night –  details to follow (Jr. High Only)
  • September 14th – Homecoming Dance (High School Only)
  • September 16th – Academic Awards Assembly (Recognizing Spring 2019 Academics)
  • September 24th – Principal/Parent Forum, 7p in the Library

Principal’s Update:   

Greetings from Healy, Alaska where our varsity soccer team is competing in the Tri-Valley Tournament!  Our players are staying in the Holy Mary of Guadalupe Catholic Church in between games over the next few days.  The fall colors are beautiful and there is a noticeable chill in the air. A small booster club group of parents is here to cheer our athletes on to victory.

Thanks to all students and parents who came to Kincaid on Tuesday to boost our High School team in the win against Holy Rosary Academy.  I know our players appreciate your support.

We look forward to a Spirit Week next week as we approach Homecoming on Saturday, Sept 14th.  Each day has a theme as follows:

  • Monday:  Alaska Day (wear blue and gold)

  • Tuesday:  Class Colors (students can find this on the Student Leadership Bulletin Board in the hallway.)

  • Wednesday:  Patriot Day (wear red, white, and blue in honor of the 18th anniversary of 9/11)

  • Thursday:  Mass Day (wear Mass uniform with dress shoes)

  • Friday:  Flannel Friday

Our junior high students will enjoy a movie night on the 13th after the soccer game, while our high schoolers will dress to the nines for the Homecoming Dance on the 14th. We’re off to a great start this year!

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school library, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

  • Our High School retreat is Thursday and Friday, September 19th and 20th.

  • Calling all musicians and students who love to sing!!!  Come join our School choir! Please see Mrs. Loeffler in her Library office.

  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • We invite all confirmed Catholic students to serve as Extraordinary Ministers. See Mrs. Loeffler for more information.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Spot

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

  •  Victims of wildfire

  • First responders to the fires

  • Victims of violent crimes

  • Our national and world leaders

  • For the sick and infirmed

Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays in our School Chapel.

Pray for Peace. Act in Peace

Archangel Sports Update:

#Lumenproud

While our Junior High soccer stars succumbed to Holy Rosary on Tuesday, our High School team emerged victorious!  Stay strong Jr. High, and way to go High School!

The Jr. High match against Anchor Lutheran scheduled for tomorrow/Friday the 6th was rescheduled for next week, September 12th and as noted above, the High School team is at the Tri-Valley tournament in Healy. Check back here for game and tournament results next week.

GO ARCHANGELS!

School Announcements:

Gala:

Save the Date-Our 25th Anniversary Gala will be on February 8th, 2020!  Thank you to everyone that has signed up to help! This is our largest fundraising event and we can’t do it without all of you!

The gift card winners from last week’s “sign up early to help and win” contest include Kathryn Sanders ($25 Amazon Card) and Alicia Warren ($10 Kaladi Card.) Thank you! Please see Anne in the front office to pick up your cards.

  • Missed last week’s contest? You can still sign up to volunteer – https://signup.com/go/BfFnxAD There are still many spots to fill!

  • Do you have any business connections?  If so, we are always looking for auction items, sponsorship, and corporate tables.

Decorations Chair- We are looking for a new Decoration Chair for next year.  We have been very blessed to have Michell Goodwin for the past several years and her son will graduate this year Each year she comes up with a spectacular vision and brings it to life to transform our school and gym into an amazing space to host our event. If you like decorating and would for this task, please let us know.  There is still time to learn from Michell and see how the magic happens!

If you have questions, contact us in the Gala Office- 273-1530/gala@lumenchristiak.org

Scrip:

New to Lumen? The Scrip program allows you to purchase gift cards online at face value but which results in an instant rebate that comes back to Lumen. Our first order of the year will be going in soon, with a deadline of September 12th. Please consider buying gift cards from hundreds of popular retailers to use as gifts, or pay for your everyday purchases using gift cards instead of cash or credit cards. Rebates vary by vendor and are listed next to the name of each merchant. Special bonus rebates on certain gift cards will be available on September 12 only. Place your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com and then provide payment to the office, or pay online by linking a bank account to your Scrip account. If you’re setting up an account on shopwithscrip.com for the first time, Lumen’s enrollment code is: B968B67E44853. Questions on the Scrip program can be directed to kap.celine@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting Lumen Christi’s fundraising efforts by purchasing gift cards through Scrip!

Glory Bound Winter Retreat:

While some days it still feels like summer, it’s not too early to start planning for a winter retreat at St. Therese’s Camp! Check out the flyer below, or the St. T website: https://www.sttheresescampak.com/

St. Benedict’s Youth Nights:

St. Benedict’s welcomes all Lumen Students (regardless of parish affiliation, or even if you’re not associated with any parish!) to their Jr. High & High School Youth Nights.   Junior High meets every other Thursday from 6-8p; High School meets every Wednesday from 7-9p; both groups meet in the Upper Room here at the school.

The Jr. High is meeting tonight, Sept 5; and the High School’ers will meet next Wednesday, Sept 11th.The High School meeting theme is “Testimony & Pizza” featuring John Paul University students.

Community Service Opportunity:

Calling all teens aged 12-18…..show your #907LibraryLove and volunteer at the Loussac Library every Friday from 3:30p-5:30p during their “VolunTeen Fridays.” This is an opportunity for 12-18 year olds and is every week or as schedules allow.  Learn more about services for Teens here http://www.anchoragelibrary.org/services/services-for/teens/teen-programs/  or in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor at the Loussac Library.   Community Service Opportunities are a great way for students to start fulfilling annual Lumen Share Hour obligations!

Photos * Pictures * Photos * Pictures: 

Calling Proud Parent Photographers!

Does your student participate in any outside sports or physical activities? Please send a photo of them participating in that sport to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org)

Senior Portraits:

Mrs. Spillers reports she’s received ONE Senior Portrait! Want to see this request disappear from Lumen News?! Then get those pictures in to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org) ASAP, by October 31st at the absolute latest.

Upcoming Junior High Retreat:

Junior High will have an in-school retreat on September 19th & 20th. Lumen will charge your SmartTuition account $25 to cover costs associated with the two day retreat including lunch & snacks, bowling, Anchorage Museum entrance fee and rental vehicles.  We also ask that students bring in 2-3 no longer used t-shirts for a service art project.

Thursday, September 19th:

Students will attend mass and participate in service and art projects.  Students should arrive at school in their uniforms, or Friday polos to attend mass; they can change into Lumen wear (sweatshirts or t-shirts) after mass if they want. Students will participate in a variety of service and art projects for the remainder of the morning.  Lunch and snacks will be provided. After lunch, we will walk to Jewel Lake Bowl and go bowling as a group. Pick up is 2:30 pm.

Friday September 20th:

Students will be off campus for Friday, but we will meet at school at 7:45.  They are able to wear Lumen wear and layers are encouraged. Friday morning the students will work at the Anchorage cemetery doing routine lawn maintenance/clean up.  After a hot chocolate and snack break, the students will walk to the museum for the afternoon. Please provide a packed lunch (no microwaveables please) for your child.  Pick up is 2pm.

Chaperones are needed for our Friday activities. We are also looking for extra rakes and carpet cutters for our time at the cemetery.  If any parents are interested in volunteering or have questions, please email Mrs. Craig: acraig@lumenchristiak.org.

National Honor Society:

The National Honor Society is now accepting applications to those eligible students for the 2019-2020 school year. If your student has been at Lumen for more than 3 semesters and has a cumulative GPA greater than a 3.5 they may be eligible to join the NHS.  The National Honor Society supports multiple ongoing community service opportunities and would enjoy new, interested members. Please see Mrs. Craig for any questions or for an application. Application deadline is Monday, September 16th. The induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday Oct 1st at 6pm in the library.

Thanks – have a great rest of week and weekend.

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Lumen News – August 29, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • September 3rd – School Picture Day
  • September 9th – 13th Spirit Week
  • September 13th – Homecoming Bonfire – if conditions allow (High School Only)
  • September 13th – Junior High Movie Night –  details to follow (Jr. High Only)
  • September 14th – Homecoming Dance (High School Only)

Principal’s Update:

It’s been busy at the school as we kicked off our electives (Debate, Art, Yearbook) and our inaugural intensive (Basic Automotive Skill Building) this week. For Debate, we’re excited to welcome back Mrs. Kelli Reed, long term LCHS substitute who will be coaching the debate team as they learn to think on their feet, develop sound and logical arguments, hone research skills as well as increasing their understanding that there are often multiple valid sides of an argument on most important issues.

For Art, we’re thrilled to welcome Mrs. Rachael Androski who studied Fine Arts at both the University of Iowa and the New York Fashion Institute of Technology. Mrs. Androski also teaches art at our sister school, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and we can’t wait to start displaying artwork in the hallway from our her students!

Mrs. Spillers is once again heading up our yearbook team, and student photographers have already been spotted all over campus snapping pics of students for yearbook pages.  And finally, many thanks to Kurt Adler, owner of A+A The Shop, Alaska’s Independent Subaru Service for volunteering his time to teach automotive basics to 10 high school students. Staff are already hoping that when it comes to the oil change and tire rotation class, that they’ll be able to offer up their vehicle for demonstration purposes!

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school library, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

  • Please pray for our seniors who are on retreat next today and tomorrow.

  • There will be a Sports Rosary next Tuesday, September 4th during lunch.

  • Our High School retreat is Thursday and Friday, September 19th and 20th.

  • Calling all musicians and students who love to sing!!!  Come join our School choir! Please see Mrs. Loeffler in her Library office.

  • Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the Front Office. Students please sign up – this is a great way to get a jump on Share Hours!!

  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • We invite all confirmed Catholic students to serve as Extraordinary Ministers. See Mrs. Loeffler for more information.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

  •  Victims of wildfire

  • First responders to the fires

  • Victims of violent crimes

  • Our national and world leaders

  • For the sick and infirmed

Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays in our School Chapel.

Pray for Peace. Act in Peace.

Archangel Sports Update:

#Lumenproud

While both the Junior High and High School teams were bested by Wasilla Lake on Tuesday, both teams played well and continue to ‘gel’ as a team as the season goes on! Our next games are Tuesday, September 3rd against Holy Rosary Academy. Games will be at Kincaid on the turf field, Jr. High faces off at 4p and High School at 6p. Students who come to cheer on their classmates get a dress down day on Wednesday the 4th!

Junior High will have a second game next week, taking on Anchor Lutheran at Kincaid but on the grass field.  Time is still TBD, watch for an update.

School Announcements:

Archangel Attic

Want to get a jump on your required Share Hours? Take a look at your calendar and then commit to helping at the Archangel Attic! 100% of proceeds go towards reducing Lumen tuition so your volunteer hours help not only the school but your wallet as well. Sign up to help here: https://signup.com/go/FQusZKd

Gala

Save the Date-Our 25th Anniversary Gala will be on February 8th, 2020!  New to Lumen? The Gala is our premier fundraising event for the year and simply can’t come together without the support of all Lumen families! Helping out is easy to do:

  • Sign up to volunteer – https://signup.com/go/BfFnxAD

  • Anyone that signs up to volunteer by TOMORROW August 30th will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon ($25) or Kaladi ($10) gift card!!

  • Think about items or experiences you can offer to auction off. There will be more information coming about that, but it’s a good time to start thinking about it.

  • If you have questions contact us in the Gala Office- 273-1530 or gala@lumenchristiak.org

Future Auction Chair – Both Auction Chairs (Danielle Rybicki and Julie Irving) have students in High School this year. We’re looking for someone interested in shadowing them this year and eventually taking over a chair position. If you’re interested, please talk with either of them or with Mr. Ross.

Photos * Pictures * Photos * Pictures 

School Picture Day:

Picture Day is next Tuesday September 3rd. Please come “dressed to impress!” If you filled out a picture form, please have your student hand them into his/her advisor or Mrs. Spillers (Room #111).

Calling Proud Parent Photographers!

Does your student participate in any outside sports or physical activities? Please send a photo of them participating in that sport to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org)

Senior Portraits:

Please submit your senior portraits to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org) by October 31st.

Upcoming Junior High Retreat

Junior High will have an in-school retreat on September 19th & 20th. Lumen will charge your SmartTuition account $25 to cover costs associated with the two day retreat including lunch & snacks, bowling, Anchorage Museum entrance fee and rental vehicles.  We also ask that students bring in 2-3 no longer used t-shirts for a service art project.

Thursday, September 19th:

Students will attend mass and participate in service and art projects.  Students should arrive at school in their uniforms, or Friday polos to attend mass; they can change into Lumen wear (sweatshirts or t-shirts) after mass if they want. Students will participate in a variety of service and art projects for the remainder of the morning.  Lunch and snacks will be provided. After lunch, we will walk to Jewel Lake Bowl and go bowling as a group. Pick up is 2:30 pm.

Friday September 20th:

Students will be off campus for Friday, but we will meet at school at 7:45.  They are able to wear Lumen wear and layers are encouraged. Friday morning the students will work at the Anchorage cemetery doing routine lawn maintenance/clean up.  After a hot chocolate and snack break, the students will walk to the museum for the afternoon. Please provide a packed lunch (no microwaveables please) for your child.  Pick up is 2pm.

Chaperones are needed for our Friday activities. We are also looking for extra rakes and carpet cutters for our time at the cemetery.  If any parents are interested in volunteering or have questions, please email Mrs. Craig: acraig@lumenchristiak.org.

National Honor Society 

The National Honor Society is now accepting applications to those eligible students for the 2019-2020 school year. If your student has been at Lumen for more than 3 semesters and has a cumulative GPA greater than a 3.5 they may be eligible to join the NHS.  The National Honor Society supports multiple ongoing community service opportunities and would enjoy new, interested members. Please see Mrs. Craig for any questions or for an application. Application deadline is Monday, September 16th. The induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday Oct 1st at 6pm in the library.

Community Service Opportunity

Lumen students have a reputation as hard working, conscientious and polite volunteers so it’s no wonder requests for help come in from all over the community! Our first request one of the year arrived this morning from the Salvation Army who is in need of volunteers for their 20th Anniversary “Teddy Bear Tea” fundraiser on Saturday, October 6th.  There are two shifts that need volunteers: morning (7a – 11a) and afternoon (11a-3p.) Please call Anna Woods at 223-5359 (cell) or 345-7010 (office) if you can help. Community Service Opportunities are a great way for families and students alike to start fulfilling annual Share Hour obligations!

Thanks – have a great rest of week and weekend.

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