Shane Locke, Author at Lumen Christi High School

Lumen News – May 2, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

May 3rd: 11th Grade Retreat 8a-12:25p (on campus) & Service Project 5p- 8p, St. Benedict Church
May 6: Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
May 9: Class of 2019 Graduation, 7pm
May 20-22: Final Exams
May 22: Last Day of School for Students
August 6th: Registration & Back to School Picnic, 2p-7p

Principal’s Update:

Congratulations to three graduates from our Class of 2019, each of whom received $500 scholarships from the Knights of Columbus via their annual essay contest. Congratulations to Julianne Estes, Shon Nagel, and Megan Flaherty!

Finally, Archbishop Etienne will celebrate Baccalaureate Mass with our graduating seniors from Lumen as well as St. Benedict’s on Monday, May 6th at 7pm in St. Benedict church. All of our families have recently received an invitation to this special and emotional event. In addition to celebrating the Eucharist, we will transition the Light of Christ from the Class of 2019 to the Class of 2020 and offer prayers over our graduates.

And our entire community is invited to our Class of 2019’s graduation and commencement on Thursday, May 9th at 7pm in the gym. We hope you will consider attending either or both of these community events.

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue is ASSERTIVE – The strength to be characterized by bold and confident action.

Campus Ministry:

Congratulations to Noah Cruz, Julianne Estes, Jaime Martin, and Cali Rybicki, our newly commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist!
Congratulations to Karin Helgesen, Kaiya Thorsness and Mrs. Alvarez on their Confirmation Tuesday night!
Registration for ACYC (Alaska Catholic Youth Conference) 2019 is now open. ACYC is a gathering of Alaskan teens, young adults, parents, pastoral administrators, and parish staff members. It features both Alaskan and national Catholic musicians and speakers who will help teens live as missionary disciples in their communities, whether that be rural or urban. The week will include Eucharistic liturgies, reconciliation, workshops, a concert, and yes, fun! As Pope Francis tweets: “A Christian is never bored or sad. Rather, the one who loves Christ is full of joy and radiates joy.” Teens who journey to ACYC will return radiating the joy of renewed faith and a strengthened desire to live as God’s disciples! For registration and more information, check out: http://bit.ly/2019ACYC.
11th Grade Retreat is tomorrow Friday, May 3 (on campus) and that evening they’ll complete a Service Project by assisting at the St. Benedict Parish Agape Dinner from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Please meet in the Lumen Christi gym at 5 p.m.

Next Thursday, May 9 we will have our May Crowning during our school Mass. Students, please bring in one flower to place in Mary’s Grotto.
All high school students are invited to St. Benedict Youth Group silent retreat May 10-12. Students return early for Mother’s Day.
All Middle School students are invited to St. Benedict Jr. High Night night Thursday 6 p.m.
All High School students are invited to St. Benedict Youth Group Wednesday’s at 7 p.m.

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week.

Our senior class as students prepare for finals and graduation
Teens who are struggling with faith
Return to a reverence for all life
For Josh Van Tuyl and his family as they mourn his grandmother’s death, and for the repose of her soul
All first responders
All families in crisis

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.

Archangel Sports Update:

Our Middle School track stars had a mini meet on Tuesday afternoon – congrats to our athletes Andrew Butcher, Mackenna Bessler, David Sliwinski and Daniel McConnell all of whom placed either 1st or 2nd for every event entered! A few of our High Schoolers ran as well – again with superb showings – shout out for the nearly all first place finishes for Garret Renfro, Frankie Locke, Caleb Furneri and Evan Powell.

Our High Schoolers head to Kenai on Saturday for their first Invitational meet, and Middle Schoolers have another mini meet on Tuesday from 5p-7p at Hanshew Middle School. Think good thoughts and fleet feet for our Archangels, and look for results here, next week.

School Announcements:

SCRIP:

Today’s the deadline for ordering gift cards (Graduation? Mother’s Day?) on this last SCRIP order of the school year. Place your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com and cards will be delivered to the office by Tuesday, May 7th. 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!

Class of 2020 Seniors:

Summer and Fall are great times to get your Senior Portraits taken! When we return for the 2019-2020 School Year, your senior portraits will be due on Thursday October 31st.

2019-20 Uniforms:

Our vendors school uniforms will remain the same for next year – Lands End and Tommy Hilfiger. We know there were issues with Tommy this year but have been reassured that they are ordering 175% overfill for most requested items so there should be no back orders or delivery delays like there were this year. They also indicated that they’re doing a major overhaul of their website for an improved online shopping experience. If you have any concerns or feedback (general or specific), please send them to lchs@lumenchristak.com and I’ll make sure those are shared with them. They’ll get a second shot at our business for 2019-20 but if difficulties persist, we’ll look for a second vendor for 2020-21.

National Honor Society Tutoring:

Don’t forget – the National Honor Society has free after school tutoring every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30p. NHS members encourage any students with homework questions or who need help with math or writing assignments to stop in for additional help. This tutoring is offered in addition to what is available on Mondays in the Library.

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Lumen News – April 25, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

April 27th: Parish Clean Up Day (last chance to earn service hours) 9a – St. Benedicts
April 27th – PROM! “A Night in Hollywood”
April 30th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Science Day
April 30th: Lumen Christi “Dine Out” at Texas Roadhouse, 5pm – 8 pm (details below)
May 2nd: Last School Mass w/Class of 2019, 9am
May 3rd: 11th Grade Retreat 8a-12:25p & Service Project 5p- 8p, St. Benedicts
May 6: Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
May 9: Class of 2019 Graduation, 7pm
May 20-22: Final Exams
August 6th: Registration & Back to School Picnic, 2p-7p

URGENT REQUEST – PROM HELP NEEDED:

Schedules got a little wonky for Saturday morning prom set up, but we’ve been given the all-clear to decorate Viking Hall early – as in TOMORROW (Friday) from 10a-2p. We know it’s not a convenient time for working families, but Mrs. Goodwin and Student Government representatives could use some help if you’re at all able. If you have questions or can help for even part of the time, please call Mrs. Goodwin at 317-0690.

We anticipate set up being completed on Friday, but if for any reason we need additional help, a “Remind” message will be sent out for help on Saturday morning. (Note that we could still use some clean up help on Saturday evening at 11p!) Viking Hall is located at 8141 Briarwood Street.

Principal’s Update:

I write this update to you from the “Windy City” of Chicago, where Mrs. Loeffler and I are attending the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) annual conference. Over 9,000 educators from Catholic schools around the world are here to learn and share best practices in Catholic education. We’ve participated in beautiful liturgies and attended informational workshops on campus ministry, marketing and enrollment, servant leadership, and academic instruction. We will share what we’ve learned with our fellow faculty upon our return Friday.

Congratulations to Jack Schroder (9th grade) and Tate Hart (8th grade) who led efforts to collect 350 pairs of used shoes from the school, St. Benedicts and Holy Cross Parish as part of their Holy Cross Confirmation Service Project. “Kicks for Kids,” the charity recipient was thrilled with their efforts. Thanks to the many students who brought their shoes in for donation!

Finally, a well done to the dozen junior and senior high students who put on a dramatic and emotional Passion Play and Reflection for our school on April 15th and for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School students on April 18th. We got so much positive feedback that we look forward to making this an annual tradition!

Have a great weekend!

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue is GENEROSITY – The strength to go beyond the call of duty. It is so much easier to just do the bare minimum, to do only what others ask me to do.

Campus Ministry:

Registration for ACYC (Alaska Catholic Youth Conference) 2019 is now open. ACYC is a gathering of Alaskan teens, young adults, parents, pastoral administrators, and parish staff members. It features both Alaskan and national Catholic musicians and speakers who will help teens live as missionary disciples in their communities, whether that be rural or urban. The week will include Eucharistic liturgies, reconciliation, workshops, a concert, and yes, fun! As Pope Francis tweets: “A Christian is never bored or sad. Rather, the one who loves Christ is full of joy and radiates joy.” Teens who journey to ACYC will return radiating the joy of renewed faith and a strengthened desire to live as God’s disciples! For registration and more information, check out: http://bit.ly/2019ACYC.
11th Grade Retreat is next Friday, May 3 (on campus) and that evening they’ll complete a Service Project by assisting at the St. Benedict Parish Agape Dinner from 5 p.m.-8p.m.
Please join us for morning Mass in our school chapel Mon., Tues., Wed. and Friday at 7:15a.
All high school students are invited to St. Benedict Youth Group silent retreat May 10-12. Students return early for Mother’s Day.
All Middle School students are invited to St. Benedict Jr. High Night night Thursday 6 p.m.
All High School students are invited to St. Benedict Youth Group Wednesday’s at 7 p.m.

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week.

Our senior class as students prepare for finals and graduation
Teens who are struggling with faith
Return to a reverence for all life
Repose of the soul of All who have lost loved ones
All first responders
All families in crisis

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.

Archangel Sports Update:

Unfortunately, Mother Nature got in the way of our high school Track & Field athletes heading to Seward on Tuesday. That meet has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 4th in Kenai.

Middle school track stars will have 2 mini meets next Tuesday and Thursday, April 30th & May 2nd at Hanshew Middle School. Events start at 5p, come cheer our newest Archangels on!

School Announcements:

2019-20 Art Classes

Ms. Rachael Androski, our art teacher for next year was by to do a presentation for budding Archangel artists. Drawing on inspiration from Notre Dame Cathedral’s Rose Window (which was spared in the recent fire), Mrs. Androski had students complete their own unique panel which was then assembled on the window in the Front Office. Stop by to admire their amazing work, or check out our Facebook page where pictures have also been posted!

SCRIP

Our next order deadline is Thursday, May 2; this will be the last Scrip order of the school year. This is a great time to pick up gift cards for graduations and Mother’s Day! The Scrip program allows you to purchase gift cards at face value, which then results in an instant rebate that comes back to Lumen. 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. Place your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com or fill out the attached order form and return it to the office. Rebates vary and are listed next to the name of each merchant. 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!

Senior Parents

Parents of upcoming graduates – your SmartTuition account must be paid in full prior to graduation. Please check with our Business Manager Danna Hoellering at 273-1553 if you have any questions.

“Dine to Donate” at Texas Roadhouse

Please consider eating out this coming Tuesday, April 30th at the Texas Roadhouse, 9100 Old Seward Highway. 10% of all proceeds will be donated back to Lumen. Students will be coming home on Tuesday with vouchers to present to your server if you’re able to join us. The more, the merrier!

2019-20 Uniforms

SHARE HOURS

Still have share hours to complete? Two good opportunities remain:

Prom Set up & Clean up: Set up is 10a – 1p and clean up is from 11p – 1a at Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood Street. Let Ms. Gore know if you can help: lchs@lumenchristiak.org
St. Benedict’s Parish Clean Up: St. Ben’s supports our school in so many ways, help support their grounds clean up on Saturday April 27th at 9a. In the event the work is rained out, a back up day is scheduled for May 18th, also at 9a. No need to sign up, just show up ready to work.

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Lumen News – April 18, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

April 19th: Archdiocesan Faith Walk
April 19-22: Easter Weekend (no school Monday, April 22)
April 23rd: Art Demonstration Day (details below)
April 27th: Parish Clean Up Day (last chance to earn service hours)
April 30th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Science Day
April 30th: Lumen Christi “Dine Out” at Texas Roadhouse, 5pm – 8 pm (details below)
May 2: Last School Mass w/Class of 2019, 9am
May 6: Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
May 9: Class of 2019 Graduation, 7pm
May 20-22: Final Exams
August 6th: Registration & Back to School Picnic, 2p-7p

Principal’s Update:

During our Lenten almsgiving these past weeks, our students supported the Knights of Columbus’ “40 Cans for 40 days” drive by collecting over 1600 cans of food, over half of the total of over 3000 cans collected by St. Benedict’s Parish! The cans went to fill the shelves at St. Benedict’s Outreach Pantry and Catholic Social Services St. Francis Food Bank. I was told that the workers at both locations were overwhelmed with gratitude when the cans were delivered, with one commenting that they now would have enough food to hand out for Easter meals for families in need. Many thanks to the students who brought in cans and to the parents who made the stops at Costco, Carrs, Freddies, or Walmart!

Our 9th graders owe the 7th graders Moose’s Tooth pizza and root beer for losing the inter class competition, while the 7th graders also get a week of casual dress the week of April 29th for being the #1 class in the school for collecting over 650 cans towards our total. Well done, Class of 2024!

In addition, during our Lenten lunches on Friday, we collected over $600 for the Children’s Lunch Box program at Bean’s Cafe. This money came from our student and staff purchases of soup and bread donated by faculty members. A representative from the Children’s Lunch Box will be here in early May to receive the check from the school.

Finally, Archbishop Etienne will celebrate Baccalaureate Mass with our graduating seniors from Lumen as well as St. Benedict’s on Monday, May 6th, at 7pm. We hope you will consider attending as we will be transferring the Light of Christ from the Class of 2019 to the Class of 2020 and praying over our graduates.

On behalf of the staff of our school, we wish you a blessed Easter weekend!

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue is RELENTLESS – The strength to continue striving for your goal when the going gets tough.

Campus Ministry:

Registration for ACYC (Alaska Catholic Youth Conference) 2019 is now open. ACYC is a gathering of Alaskan teens, young adults, parents, pastoral administrators, and parish staff members. It features both Alaskan and national Catholic musicians and speakers who will help teens live as missionary disciples in their communities, whether that be rural or urban. The week will include Eucharistic liturgies, reconciliation, workshops, a concert, and yes, fun! As Pope Francis tweets: “A Christian is never bored or sad. Rather, the one who loves Christ is full of joy and radiates joy.” Teens who journey to ACYC will return radiating the joy of renewed faith and a strengthened desire to live as God’s disciples! For registration and more information, check out: http://bit.ly/2019ACYC.
The Faith Walk is tomorrow, Good Friday, April 19th. Please plan to join us here at Lumen at 8:00a as we join with the St. Benedict’s parish members. Or join your home parish, start times for all other parishes can be found here: https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/events/good-friday-faith-walk-2019/

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week.

Our senior class as students prepare for finals and graduation
Teens who are struggling with faith
Return to a reverence for all life
Repose of the soul of All who have lost loved ones
All first responders
All families in crisis

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.

LUMEN-ary Drive Final Update:

As we bring the 2018-19 LUMEN-ary Annual Fund Drive to a close I wanted to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to our School Board members (100 percent participation), Lumen faculty and staff (100 percent participation) and to the 32 school families who supported the LUMEN-ary Drive! This critical annual appeal helps us to keep tuition affordable for our families. School families contributed a total of $23,890 toward a budgeted need of $40,000. With donations from Saint Benedict parishioners and other friends of Lumen Christi the grand total for this year’s drive is $48,592. Thank you to families whose children have written to relatives and friends asking for their help in promoting and sustaining Catholic education. Best wishes for a moist blessed Easter Triduum. Thank you! — Fr. Tom

Student Spotlight:

Congrats to 7th grader Mackenna Bessler whose fast pitch softball team ‘AK Krush’ came in second at the Icebreaker Tournament in Richland, Washington last weekend. We love that our Archangels are so involved in on-campus activities, and off! Great job Mackenna, and cheers to AK Krush!

Hats off to senior Julianne Estes who represented Lumen at the All-Star Senior Basketball Tournament over the weekend as well. Julianne’s team was ultimately overtaken by another, but we couldn’t be more proud to have had Julianne selected to play and represent our school. Way to close out your senior year Julianne!

Archangel Sports Update:

Our High School Track & Field Athletes head to Seward on Tuesday, April 23rd for their first meet. We’re confident their early season training will pay off in spades as they take on other Southcentral teams. Results will be listed here next week!

We’re celebrating our High School soccer & volleyball athletes with a year end sports banquet on Wednesday April 24th, 6:30p here at the school. We’re so fortunate to have so many talented and committed athletes at Lumen.

School Announcements:

Senior Parents

Parents of upcoming graduates – your SmartTuition account must be paid in full prior to graduation. Please check with our Business Manager Danna Hoellering at 273-1553 if you have any questions.

Prom Help Needed

Mr. Palumbo could still use a few more volunteers to help set up and take down prom decorations, next Saturday night, April 27th. Let Ms. Gore in the Front Office know if you can help. Work off those last Share Hours that you just got charged for!

Speaking of prom…..Tickets are still on sale but the early bird price special is over. Tix are now $40/single and $70/couple, available for purchase in the Front Office.

2019-20 Art Classes

Ms. Rachael Androski who teaches an after-school Art Program at our sister school, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will be teaching art as an elective for us next year. The class will be held on Tuesdays from 1:15-2:20p only, leaving the elective time slot from 1:15-2:20p on Wednesdays open for study hall. We’d heard from many who were interested in art were also reluctant to give up their study hall which they use to get a jump on homework, so this is the best of both worlds. Ms. Androski will conduct a hands on demonstration of work on Tuesday, April 23rd during 7th period for any students (or parents) who want to see what this class will look like next year! Please let Ms. Gore know (lchs@lumenchristiak.org) if you think your student might attend so enough art materials will be on hand (Reminder and fine print: you register for electives at Registration scheduled for August 6th; this will be a non-graded elective with an activity fee charged.)

2019-20 Uniforms

Got Dirt Yet?

Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Craig are still looking for dirt for the Lumen vegetable gardens. If you have soil to share, contact either of them at dbrewer@lumenchristiak.org or acraig@lumenchristiak.org. Thank you.

Rabbit Rabbit

Mrs. Craig is also still looking for a rabbit sitter for Jidor over the summer. Bedding & food provided – contact her at acraig@lumenchristiak.org if you can help.

“Dine to Donate” at Texas Roadhouse

Please consider eating out on Tuesday, April 30th at the Texas Roadhouse, 9100 Old Seward Highway. 10% of all proceeds will be donated back to Lumen! Vouchers are available in the Front Office to present to your server, or simply mention that you’re there in support of the school. Any meals purchased between 4p and 8p will be included. Please share this invitation with friends and family!

SHARE HOURS

Still have share hours to complete? Two good opportunities remain:

Prom Set up & Clean up: Set up is 10a – 1p and clean up is from 11p – 1a at Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood Street. Let Ms. Gore know if you can help: lchs@lumenchristiak.org
St. Benedict’s Parish Clean Up: St. Ben’s supports our school in so many ways, help support their grounds clean up on Saturday April 27th at 9a. In the event the work is rained out, a back up day is scheduled for May 18th, also at 9a. No need to sign up, just show up ready to work.

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Lumen News – April 11, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tomorrow – Last day of 12:35 pm Friday Dismissal Time (Lent Schedule)
Tomorrow – Last day of “40 Cans for Lent” Canned Food Drive
April 15th: Lumen students present Passion Dramatic Reading at Lumen, 2pm
April 16th: School Board Meeting, 6pm
April 18: Lumen students present Passion Dramatic Reading at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 9am
April 18th: Holy Thursday (half day–Friday B schedule)
April 19th: Archdiocesan Faith Walk
April 19-22: Easter Weekend (no school Monday, April 22)
April 23rd: Art Demonstration Day (details below)
April 30th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Science Day
April 30th: Lumen Christi “Dine Out” at Texas Roadhouse, 5pm – 8 pm (details below)
May 2: Last School Mass w/Class of 2019, 9am
May 6: Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
May 9: Class of 2019 Graduation, 7pm

Principal’s Update:

Our Principal-Parent Forum was a great success, with over 20 parents in attendance. We stayed late into the evening having a productive and informative discussion on many topics including:

Uniform vendors
Sacrament of Confirmation
Lumen-SEAS bus route
Grant opportunities
Role of the Parent Volunteer Organization
Undergraduate/AP credit opportunities for high school students

Other areas of discussion involved looking at several things going into next year, including evaluating the homework load/schedule for our junior high students, our cell phone/digital device policy, and improving our communication to families about athletic activities and events. I’ll also be discussing with our staff ways to offer “intensives” during 7th period on Tues and Weds. These are expected to be 4-6 week non-credit classes that would be offered on a limited basis (6-8 students) as an alternative to study hall, yearbook, art, and drama. Ideas suggested/being pursued include first aid/CPR certification, hunter safety orientation, basic automotive skills, cooking/culinary arts, book or poetry club, or winter/outdoor survival skills, to name a few. I also suggested to parents that the school could benefit from a Parent Ambassador Program, whereby families agree to be our school’s advocate at local parishes and churches (advertise about our Open Houses, speak at Masses and services, host prospective families from the parish/church, etc.). We will be exploring this as a means to increase enrollment with another way for families to earn the majority of your Share Hours next year. Finally, we owe the Class of 2020 a decision soon on where our maroon Senior sweaters will come from for next year.

I closed the meeting by sharing with parents that our School Board is committed to developing a 3-5 year strategic plan for our school, and would like to solicit parent input in how we can add/change/improve our school in three areas: Faith, Family, and Excellence. Your feedback and comments will assist the Board in identifying key objectives and achievable goals to grow and improve the school over the next several years. The survey can either be completed in writing (see attachment) or online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPHD7NV. The survey will close on Wed, April 24th, so thanks in advance for your time and assistance in helping with this strategic planning for our future!

Thank you as well to those who attended our Forum. I really enjoyed our conversation and I deeply appreciate your love for our school, your questions, and your feedback. The next Forum is scheduled to take place in September, in the first few weeks of the next school year.

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue is HEROIC – The strength to be willing to sacrifice yourself, your wants and needs for the good of others.

Campus Ministry:

Registration for ACYC (Alaska Catholic Youth Conference) 2019 is now open. ACYC is a gathering of Alaskan teens, young adults, parents, pastoral administrators, and parish staff members. It features both Alaskan and national Catholic musicians and speakers who will help teens live as missionary disciples in their communities, whether that be rural or urban. The week will include Eucharistic liturgies, reconciliation, workshops, a concert, and yes, fun! As Pope Francis tweets: “A Christian is never bored or sad. Rather, the one who loves Christ is full of joy and radiates joy.” Teens who journey to ACYC will return radiating the joy of renewed faith and a strengthened desire to live as God’s disciples! For registration and more information, check out: http://bit.ly/2019ACYC.
How is your Lenten Promise holding up?
- Consider attending Stations of the Cross with your family tomorrow, at your Parish.

~OR~

Join us for our last in-school Stations of the Cross tomorrow at 9 a.m.
The Campus Ministry Bulletin board outside room 120 has information for remaining Lenten events at our Anchorage Catholic Parishes.
Holy Week services and Masses for all Anchorage and Eagle River parishes can be found on our Campus Ministry Bulletin Board.
A group of our students will be leading a Holy Thursday Spiritual Drama at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School on Holy Thursday, April 18th at 9 a.m. in the Miki Center. Please come join us and St. Elizabeth students for a prayerful morning.
You can also join us for the dress rehearsal at Lumen Christi at 2 p.m. in the gym Monday, April 15.
The Faith Walk is coming up on Good Friday, April 19th. Please plan to join us here at Lumen or your attend with home parish. St. Benedict parish members will meet at 8 a.m. in the St. Benedict parking lot. All other parish meet times are posted on the Campus Ministry bulletin board.

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week.

Our senior class as students prepare for finals and graduation
Teens who are struggling with faith
Return to a reverence for all life
Repose of the soul of All who have lost loved ones
All first responders
All families in crisis

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.

Archangel Sports Update:

Our Middle School Co-Ed team swept the Alaska Christian Schools Activity Association Indoor Soccer Conference Tournament this past weekend, concluding an undefeated season! GO ARCHANGELS! Another feather in the Lumen sports cap!

Our High School Track & Field Athletes head to Seward on April 23rd for their first meet of the season. Details are still being worked out with other teams for our first Middle School meet. Stay tuned for details!

School Announcements:

2019-20 Calendar (What? Already?)

The 2019-2020 School Year Calendar has been finalized and is posted on the School’s website. New this year are a Sports Calendar and an Activity Calendar which is still being finalized. The Activity Calendar will highlight events like Spirit Week(s), Class Retreats, as well as special events both on and off campus. Stay tuned!

Student Faith in Action Hours

Anchorage is hosting the 2019 Veterans Affairs Golden Age Games (VAGAG) June 5th – 10th and is in need of hundreds of volunteers. An estimated 500-800 veterans aged 55 & older will be here and participating in different events at the Dena’ina Center, Egan Center, Sullivan Arena & Bartlett High School. This is a great way for all of us to honor those who have served, and is a great way for Lumen students aged 14 and up to get a jump on their Faith in Actions hours for next year! For more info on the Games themselves, check out: https://goldenagegames.fusesport.com/ or to volunteers, go here:

https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1437975583

Jewel Lake Expansion Project

You might have noticed some initial road work along Jewel Lake, or excavators in our parking lot – they’re both part of the overall “Jewel Lake from Strawberry to 88th” road widening project. It’s our understanding that any significant road closures will happen over the weekends and not impact school traffic but please be alert for any new traffic patterns just in case.

PROM

This year’s “A night in Hollywood” Prom is set for Saturday April 27th from 8pm to 11p at Viking Hall. Tickets are on sale in the office, single = $35/couple = $65. After tomorrow the price goes up to $40/$70. Prom is open to students grades 9-12.

Got Dirt?

Spring is here and it’s time for the Lumen community gardens to be planted. If anyone has a large quantity of soil, please contact Mrs. Brewer at dbrewer@lumenchristiak.org or Mrs. Craig at acraig@lumenchristiak.org. Thank you!

Rabbit Rabbit

Mrs. Craig is looking for a family to care for the school rabbit, Jidor, for the summer. He’s a very nice rabbit that gets along well with others. Bedding and food will be provided. Contact her at acraig@lumenchristiak.org if you can help.

“Dine to Donate” at Texas Roadhouse

SHARE HOURS

Still have share hours to complete? Two good opportunities remain:

Prom Set up & Clean up: Set up is 10a – 1p and clean up is from 11p – 1a at Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood Street. Let Ms. Gore know if you can help: lchs@lumenchristiak.org
St. Benedict’s Parish Clean Up: St. Ben’s supports our school in so many ways, help support their grounds clean up on Saturday April 27th at 9a. In the event the work is rained out, a back up day is scheduled for May 18th, also at 9a. No need to sign up, just show up ready to work.

Student Volunteer Opportunity! On Friday April 12th, Lumen’s National Honor Society will be helping Catholic Social Services prepare decorations for their May 11th Annual Charity Ball. Any and all students interested in the service opportunity should ask Mrs. Craig for a permission form. Vans will be leaving at 12:45pm and we will return by 3:15.

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Lumen News – March 28, 2019

Important Upcoming Dates:

March 5-April 15: “40 Cans for Lent” Canned Food Drive
March 21-April 5: Used Shoe Drive
March 28: Catholics United for the Faith guest speaker (details below)
Mar 29th: Stations of the Cross, 9am
Mar 29th: Soup Lunch, 11am
March 30th: St. Benedict’s Italian Dinner and Auction (details below)
Now-April 12th: 12:35pm Friday Dismissal Time (Lent Schedule)
April 4th: Spring Open House and Pizza Dinner, 6:00pm-8:00pm
April 9th: Principal-Parent Forum, 6:30pm (Library)
April 18: Lumen students present Passion Dramatic Reading at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 9am
April 30th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Science Day
May 6: Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
May 9: Class of 2019 Graduation, 7pm

Principal’s Update:

We are at the halfway point of our Lenten journey and less than two months to go in the school year! The snow is melting, the daylight is staying with us longer, and spring is emerging more and more each day. I don’t have to tell you that this is also a busy time in our school.

Our students have been challenged to participate in the Knights of Columbus’ “40 Cans for Lent” food drive by bringing in as many cans of food as they are able. I know that the 7th grade class is competing with the 9th grade class for Moose’s Tooth pizza and root beer! I have challenged all our classes as well, with the grade level winner of the challenge receiving an entire week of casual day/dress down after Easter!

Our students are also encouraged to save their spare change for their Catholic Relief Services’ “Rice Bowl.” The world-wide charitable program has been around since I was in grade school, and a great way for our students to give alms during Lent. I also know many students have been bringing in old shoes for the “Kicks for Kids” used shoe drive that a couple of our Lumen students are spearheading for their Confirmation class.

I also want to remind everyone that we have at least two academic tutoring opportunities each week here at Lumen, if your son or daughter needs additional assistance. Mrs. Lauren Rannals, Lumen Class of 2011, provides tutoring every Monday after school. In addition, several members of our National Honor Society chapter have volunteered their time to tutor other students every Wednesday after school. As projects become due, assignments are given, and final exams loom on horizon, I hope you will take advantage of these two FREE opportunities for additional help.

Finally, a reminder that we have our final Open House on Thursday, April 4th, so please invite and attend prospective families and get a $25 per family discount on your tuition. And if you are available on April 9th, I’ll be hosting a Principal-Parent Forum for any interested parents to come and discuss or ask anything related to our great school. Have a great weekend!

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s Sportsleader Virtue is BOLD – The strength to inspire others to do what is good by living a life of virtue with conviction and confidence. Here is a great example of people living a BOLD life: https://www.sportsleader.org/video/why-volunteer-to-risk-your-life.

Campus Ministry:

Tonight “Unplanned” begins showing at the Regal 16 (Tikahtnu) and Century 16 (36th Ave) Theaters. This is the story of Abby Johnson, former Clinic Director for Planned Parenthood and Planned Parenthood’s 2008 “Employee of the Year.” ”Unplanned” tells her journey to enlightenment and conversion. This would be a great movie to see with your teens during Lent.
Catholics United for the Faith is hosting speaker Glen Beigel in the upper banquet hall at Gallo’s Mexican Restaurant at 8615 Old Seward HWY tonight at 7p.m. Glen will be exploring strategies for raising our kids to be faithful Catholic Adults. The evening will include a 45-minute talk, followed by a question and answer session until 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Catholics United for the Faith (Anchorage) Facebook page.
St. Benedict Parish is hosting an Italian dinner night and auction at 6pm on Saturday, March 30th, in the Parish Hall to raise money for World Youth Day Portugal 2022. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
How is Lenten Promise holding up?
- Consider attending Stations of the Cross with your family each Friday at your Parish.

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Join us at the school for Stations of the Cross each Friday beginning tomorrow, March 22nd, at 9 a.m. Students will transform each classroom into an interactive prayer station as they lead us through the last steps of Christ.
The Campus Ministry Bulletin board outside room 120 has information for Lenten events at our Anchorage Catholic Parishes. If you have any events you would like posted please email Mrs. Loeffler or send flyers in with your students.
A group of our students will be leading a Holy Thursday Spiritual Drama at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School on Holy Thursday, April 18th. Details on time will be posted. Please come join us and St. Elizabeth students for a prayerful morning.
The Faith Walk is coming up on Good Friday, April 19th. Please plan to join us here at Lumen or your home parish. Details to come!

Prayer Spot:

Please remember the following in your prayers this week.

Victims of flooding
Victims of violence
Return to a reverence for all life
Repose of the soul of All who have lost loved ones
All first responders
All families in crisis

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.

LUMEN-ary Drive Update:

Thank you to the 27 families who have supported the LUMEN-ary Annual Fund Drive! If you have not already done so, please support this critical drive in a way that represents a sacrifice for you. School families have contributed a total of $18,490 toward a budgeted need of $40,000. Thank you to families whose children have written to relatives and friends asking for their help in promoting and sustaining Catholic education. As a reminder, please remember that the tuition you pay only covers 40-percent of the actual cost of educating your child. Every dollar we fail to raise must be borne by parishioners of Saint Benedict Parish. Thank you! — Fr. Tom

Archangel Sports Update:

Track continues with practice from 3:30 – 5:00p, M-Th. Spring has sprung (the earliest in 30 years, says the weatherman) – it’s a perfect time to be running outside in sun!

Jr. High Soccer has games tomorrow at 4:00 and 6:00p, here at Lumen. Come cheer our Archangels on – concessions available (except for hotdogs ~ it’s Lent!)

School Announcements:

**Baccalaureate Mass**

Baccalaureate Mass for graduating seniors has been moved from Wednesday, May 8th to Monday, May 6th, at 7pm at St. Benedict’s. Please note this important date change! Graduation date remains the same – Thursday, May 9th.

Upcoming Testing

Eleventh graders will be taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test on Tuesday, April 2nd and 7th & 8th graders will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, April 3rd. Please make sure your students are well rested for these important test days.

PROM

This year’s “A night in Hollywood” Prom is set for Saturday April 27th from 8pm to 11p. If you’re interested in helping out with set up and take down please email Mr. Palumbo at bpalumbo@lumenchristiak.org or Anne Gore at lchs@lumenchristiak.org. Prom is open to students grades 9-12 and we could use as many hands as possible to make this a special night of lasting memories for our students (plus it’s a great way to receive Share Hours, for those parents who still need them!) Set up is from 10a – 1p and clean up is from 11p – 1a at Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood Street.

Shoe Drive

The “Kicks for Kids” used shoe drive continues, please send in any outgrown/no longer worn shoes in decent condition to support this Confirmation project. It’s a great way to spring clean your closets!

Texas Roadhouse

Mark your calendars and head to Texas Roadhouse for dinner on Tuesday, April 30th. 10{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of all proceeds will be donated back to Lumen! Stay tuned for further details.

SCRIP

Our next order deadline is Thursday, April 4. The Scrip program allows you to purchase gift cards at face value, which then results in an instant rebate that comes back to Lumen. 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. Place your order online atwww.shopwithscrip.com or fill out the attached order form and return it to the office. Rebates vary and are listed next to the name of each merchant. If you’re setting up an account onshopwithscrip.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!

National Honor Society Tutoring

The National Honor Society will be offering free after school tutoring every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30p. NHS members encourage any students with homework questions or who need help with math or writing assignments to stop in for additional help. This tutoring is offered in addition to what is available on Mondays in the Library.

Author: Shane Locke

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