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Lumen News – 02/15/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

Feb 15-16th: Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 19th: Presidents Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 20th: School Board Meeting
Feb 24th: Fur Rendezvous Parade, 10:30am
February 27th: Gala Follow-up Meeting, 7pm
Feb 28th-Mar 3rd: Regions Basketball @ Lumen
Mar 5th: All School Rosary, 2pm
Mar 7th: Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
Mar 9th: In-Service Day (No School)
Mar 9-18: Spring Break
Apr 5th: Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm

From the Principal:

What a special Mardi Gras gala on Saturday! It was great seeing everyone “dressed to the nines” and watching our students do a wonderful and professional job serving at the event! Thank you to all who made it a festive family event, from set up to take down.

Our next big event is the Fur Rondy Parade on Saturday, Feb 24th. We are seeking students and parent volunteers to either ride on our trailer or walk alongside handing out candy and Open House invitations to the parade goers. This is a great and fun opportunity to showcase our school to the thousands of people who line the parade route. We hope you can join us on the 24th and turn our school from being the “Best Kept Secret” to the “Most Well Known”!

As you know, we have made some changes to our Theology curriculum this year. I wanted to inform you we will undergo a review process for the 12th grade Human Dignity and Bioethics course as well as the 9-11th grade Principles and Choices supplemental curriculum. If your son or daughter has been a part of these courses this year, he or she will be asked to fill out a survey relating to course content, objectives, scope, and sequencing. This input, as well as all curriculum materials, will be reviewed to provide recommendations towards improving or modifying the courses, if necessary, for the next school year. The Curriculum Review Board will consist of at least one School Board member, the Theology Department Chair, the Dean of Academics, and others as requested. Yesterday, the Catholic bishops of Alaska published a pastoral letter reaffirming the Church’s moral teachings on human life, as well as sexuality, marriage, and religious freedom (more here: http://www.catholicanchor.org/alaska-news/alaska-bishops-reaffirm-moral-teachings-human-life-sexuality-marriage-religious-freedom/), so I feel we are on the right track incorporating these courses/curriculums into our spiritual program here at Lumen. This review is coming at a perfect time to ensure we are staying true to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) framework for high school curriculum, the Alaskan bishops letter, and Lumen’s mission and Core Values and Philosophy. Our intent is to take the lessons learned from this first year and continually improve the new courses we offer here at Lumen, so I look forward to the recommendations and suggestions of the review board.

Have a great and blessed weekend! Stay true to your Lenten resolutions!

Announcements:

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

On Thursday, February 15th, we will follow a Friday A schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 3-7pm
On Friday, February 16th, we will follow a Friday B schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 1-4pm
Please Note:
- Mrs. Alvarez will be available Friday only
- Fr. Tom will be available Thursday from 3-6pm and 1-4pm
- Miss Zajicek will be available on Thursday from 5-6pm
- Bob McMorrow will be available on Thursday from 4-5pm

Re-Enrollment: Re-enrollment will open on Monday, February 26th and packets will be sent home with each student at that time.

Fur Rondy Parade: Lumen is going to be in the Fur Rondy Parade this year!! We would love to have all of our students join us for the parade on February 24th. Come show your Lumen Spirit. Details on where and when to meet up for the parade will be provided next week.

Gala Follow-up Meeting: Join us on February 27th at 7pm to discuss details of the Gala to wrap up this year’s event. Whether you attended the night of, volunteered, or chaired a committee for the Gala, your input is valuable to us. Please come share your thoughts and ideas on how the event went.

Parent Share Hours: Families were recently emailed a summary of the hours that they have recorded so far in the parent share hour book (unless you are almost done with your hours). A lot of families helped at the Gala, please be sure to come in and record your hours or email Mrs. Estes details and she will record them for you. Please Note: The PVO section of this newsletter has listed opportunities for you to complete your share hours. We still need help for the remainder of the year at the Archangel Attic and Concessions/Gate. Also we are looking to fill important positions for next year, please prayerfully consider volunteering for one of them.

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses: Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

March 7th from 6-8pm
April 5th form 6-8pm

Bell Schedule Adjustment:

On Thursday the 22nd, there will be No Mass so we will follow a “Monday” schedule.

Mardi Gras Gala Photographs: If you have any photos you would like to share from our Mardi Gras Gala, please send them to Mrs. Spillers at mspillers@lumenchristiak.org so that we can post them within our Yearbook and Lumen Facebook page. Thank you!

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

Knights of Columbus-Bison Hunt: The 2018 Kodiak Bison Hunt Raffle is underway. Purchase a raffle ticket from Knights of Columbus at your Parish for your chance to win a guided hunt on “Kodiak Game Ranch” OR $3500 CASH.

Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win
One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!
Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska
Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Pick. Click. Give: When you choose Pick.Click.Give to benefit Lumen Christi High School, your money supports the education programs that have prepared our students for college and life. Your generous donation ensures that our students continue to be equipped with academic excellence and faith. Thank you for prayerfully considering Lumen Christi on the list of your Pick.Click.Give. donations. Your link to Pick.Click.Give.

PVO News:

A BIG thank to everyone that helped out with the Gala. It is a lot of work and your help was really appreciated- THANK YOU!!!

GALA

We have some linens that need washed. Please stop by or call the Gala Office if you are interested in helping out- 273-1530.

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

There are a lot of spaces to fill over the next few months. Please sign up! http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

CONCESSIONS:

The concession stand will be open through Saturday, March 3rd. There are a few High School Basketball Games, a Junior High Volleyball Final Rally (2/23-2/24), and Regional High School Basketball Tournament (3/1-3/3). http://signup.com/go/kbSOjLi

Please consider taking a leadership role in 2018-19.

PVO President (Danielle will be serving as one of the Gala Co-Chairs next year)
PVO Secretary/Sign Up
Gala Co-Chair

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

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

Please remember the victims, families and community of yesterday’s tragic shooting in Florida. We pray for peace, repose of souls, and comfort.
Lent is upon us. What will your family do together to make your Lent more prayerful? Consider a daily prayer for peace.
We will be praying the Stations of the Cross on Fridays, February 23rd, March 2nd and March 9th. We begin in the gym at 2:00.
Our senior class has put together almost 200 Blessing Bags for homeless. These bags consist of hand warmers, trail mix, water, and various other items that can bring nutrition and comfort to those in our community who do not have a warm place to lay their heads at night. If your family would like to take some of these bags to carry with you for when you meet someone in need please come to room 120. We ask that an adult come to get bags, so we can ensure that students are not putting themselves at risk by distributing these alone.
Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30. Students please sign up in the main hallway.
Calling all musicians!!! We are looking for a piano player to play for our school Masses! You may choose the hymns with which you are most comfortable. Please see Mrs. Loeffler.
Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
Women who are facing unplanned or difficulty pregnancies that they will be given support and choose life for their children
Repose of the souls of Fr. Steven Moore and M.J. Marteeny, and comfort to their family and friends
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season
Respect for all life

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Lumen News – 02/09/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

Feb 10th: Lumen Christi’s Mardi Gras Gala, 5:30pm
Feb 13th: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner, 6-8pm
Feb 14th: Ash Wednesday Mass, 9am
Feb 15-16th: Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 19th: Presidents Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 24th: Fur Rendezvous Parade, 10:30am
Feb 28th-Mar 3rd: Regions Basketball @ Lumen
Mar 5th: All School Rosary, 2pm
Mar 7th: Open House, 6-8pm
Mar 9th: In-Service Day (No School)
Mar 9-18: Spring Break
Apr 5th: Open House, 6-8pm

From the Principal:

Last week, we had a fantastic celebration for Catholic Schools Week. Thanks to all who attended the All-Parish Basketball Night on Saturday, and to those who represented our school at St. Benedict’s 10:30am Mass on Sunday! The spirit of our school was alive and present throughout the week, and especially at those final two events.

This week, there is no rest for the weary as our school has continued to be a beehive of activity!! Gala parent and student volunteers are working hard setting up and preparing for this Saturday’s Mardi Gras auction. One of our Catholic social teaching principles is the Dignity of Work. Work is about more than making a living or getting paid; it is a form of participation in the creation made by God. Deuteronomy 14 tells that the Lord blesses our work so that we may share its fruits with others. A lot of hard work has gone into this event, and it is sure to be a wonderful time for our all the members of our faith community. We look forward to seeing everyone Saturday night for the Gala! Thank you volunteers!

We also had about 15 students attend our weekly planning meeting to develop and design a Fur Rondy float for February 24th. Our student design team plans to pull a decorated snowmachine trailer behind a pickup truck. Students will wear Lumen clothing and carry signs to highlight our Mission, Core Values, and some of the extracurricular activities that we offer. We are asking for parents and students to sign up to attend the Fur Rondy Parade to either ride on the trailer or walk alongside handing out candy and Open House invitations to the parade goers. We hope you can join us on the 24th!

Finally, Lent begins next week with Ash Wednesday, February 14th. In the spirit of sacrifice and almsgiving, our Student Government is leading the way to encourage all students to only drink water during Lent. The money students save by not purchasing coffee, soda, or sugary drinks will then be donated to dig water wells in South Sudan and other parts of Africa. Ask your son or daughter about this Lenten Corporal Work of Mercy and perhaps you can participate in the challenge as a family.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Announcements:

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

On Thursday, February 15th, we will follow a Friday A schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 3-7pm
On Friday, February 16th, we will follow a Friday B schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 1-4pm

Student Government Announcements:

Valentine’s Day Dress Up: On Monday, February 12th, wear at least 50{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of red, white, pink or purple.
Valentine Candy Grams: Candy grams will be sold on Monday and Tuesday (the 12 & 13th) during lunch time for $1 each.
Mardi Gras Dress Up Day: On Tuesday, February 13th, wear at least 50{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of green, purple, and/or yellow. Show your Mardi Gras spirit

Fur Rondy Parade: Lumen is going to be in the Fur Rondy Parade this year!! We would love to have all of our students join us for the parade on February 24th. Come show your Lumen Spirit…more details to follow regarding time and where to meet.

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses: Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

March 7th from 6-8pm
April 5th form 6-8pm

Mark Your Calendars! Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner: On Tuesday, February 13th Lumen’s Campus Ministry and St. Benedict’s Youth Group will host their 2nd annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner!!

Bell Schedule Adjustment: Due to Ash Wednesday, the school will attend Mass on Wednesday, February 14th instead of Thursday, February 15th. Please note the bell schedule changes:

On Wednesday the 14th, we will follow a “Thursday” schedule.
On Thursday the 22nd, No Mass so we will follow a “Monday” schedule

African Dinner and Slide Show: All are invited to an African dinner and slide show at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 10980 Hillside Drive, on February 13, from 6:00 to 7:30.

Here is the ad in the Anchorage Daily News Community Calendar:

https://www.adn.com/calendar/#!/details/A-Musical-Journey-through-East-Africa/4453608/2018-02-13T18

Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win
One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!
Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska
Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Click. Pick. Give: When you choose Pick.Click.Give to benefit Lumen Christi High School, your money supports the education programs that have prepared our students for college and life. Your generous donation ensures that our students continue to be equipped with academic excellence and faith. Thank you for prayerfully considering Lumen Christi on the list of your Pick.Click.Give. donations. Your link to Pick.Click.Give.

PVO News:

The GALA is here and we are excited for Saturday night!

GALA

Please double check what you have signed up for to help with Gala. We are looking forward to a great event this weekend and appreciate all of your help. http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb

Please park in the area behind the gym if you are helping the night of the Gala. This will leave space for our guests. The back door will be unlocked so you won’t have to walk around.

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

We are in need of help from 3-5 pm and 5-7 pm on Friday, February 16th and many other Fridays in the near future. Please sign up! The attic raises over $100,000 a year for our school and Friday evenings are run completely on parent volunteers. http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

CONCESSIONS:

Help is needed in the concession stand next week for High School Basketball games Please see the sign up for specifics. http://signup.com/go/kbSOjLi

Please consider taking a leadership role in one of the following roles-

Gala Co-Chair for 2018-2019: With the O’Connell family moving later this year we will need help in the year to come. Learning this year is a great way to start!

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

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

Our senior class has put together almost 200 Blessing Bags for homeless. These bags consist of hand warmers, trail mix, water, and various other items that can bring nutrition and comfort to those in our community who do not have a warm place to lay their heads at night. If your family would like to take some of these bags to carry with you for when you meet someone in need please come to room 120. We ask that you not send your students to get these, as opposed to an adult, so we can ensure that students are not putting themselves at risk by distributing these alone.
Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30. Students please sign up in the main hallway.
Campus Ministry and St. Benedict Youth Group will be holding our second annual Fat Tuesday pancake dinner on Tuesday, February 13. Proceeds will go to a local charity, the St. Benedict Youth Group and the Lumen Christi Campus Ministry Program. We will appreciate help or donations for the evening. And of course, please come enjoy a pancake dinner and support our cause! Details to follow.
Calling all musicians!!! We are looking for a piano player to play for our school Masses! You may choose the hymns with which you are most comfortable. Please see Mrs. Loeffler.
Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
Women who are facing unplanned or difficulty pregnancies that they will be given support and choose life for their children
Repose of the souls of Fr. Steven Moore and M.J. Marteeny, and comfort to their family and friends
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season
Respect for all life

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Lumen News – 02/02/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

Feb 3rd: Archdiocesan Parish Basketball Night, 3-6pm
Feb 4th: Lumen Christi/St. Benedict’s Community Mass, 10:30am
Feb 5th: All School Rosary, 2pm
Feb 10th: Lumen Christi’s Mardi Gras Gala, 5:30pm
Feb 13th: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner, 6-8pm
Feb 14th: Ash Wednesday Mass, 9am
Feb 15-16th: Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 19th: Presidents Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 28th-Mar 3rd: Regions Basketball @ Lumen
Mar 5th: All School Rosary, 2pm
Mar 7th: Open House, 6-8pm
Mar 9th: In-Service Day (No School)
Mar 9-18: Spring Break
Apr 5th: Open House, 6-8pm

From the Principal:

As we finish up Catholic School Week (CSW), thanks to all who attended the State of the School address on Monday evening. Based on the survey feedback, everyone found it informative, fun, and interesting and I look forward to keeping this annual tradition alive next year! Looking into the weekend, a gentle reminder of two final CSW events: the Archdiocesan Parish Basketball Night on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 3-6pm and our Community Mass at Saint Benedict’s on February 4th at 10:30am. We hope you can join us in embracing our Catholic social teaching call to community, family, and participation. As Romans 12:4-8 tells us: “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.” More information on these community events is below.

Our high school basketball teams have been leading the way recently in sports competitions. Our girls basketball team went undefeated to win the Birchwood Invitational a week ago, which was the first tournament won by a Lumen girls basketball team since 2007! Both the boys and girls teams went on to take second place in a recent tournament last weekend in Nikolaevsk. A special shout out to Class of 2018 senior Maeve Bakic and Class of 2019 junior Nyadeng Puoy who received all tournament girls team honors, while Class of 2021 freshman Lam Puoy was recognized for all tournament boys team honors. Nyadeng also was named tournament MVP for girls. Way to go Archangels!!!

Finally, I would like to recognize our four inductees into our new National Honor Society chapter: Class of 2019 juniors Megan Flaherty and Jaime Martin and Class of 2020 sophomores Jeannie McConnell and Sophia Dupras. In a moving ceremony surrounded by friends and family, Megan, Jaime, Jeannie, and Sophia were recognized and celebrated for their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Each of them has made a significant impact on others and visibly lived out Lumen’s Core Values of Faith, Family, and Excellence. Well done and congratulations to our new NHS members!

Announcements:

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses: Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

March 7th from 6-8pm
April 5th form 6-8pm

Mark Your Calendars! Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner: On Tuesday, February 13th Lumen’s Campus Ministry and St. Benedict’s Youth Group will host their 2nd annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner!!

Catholic Schools Week:

Parish Basketball Night (Saturday, Feb 3rd, from 3-6pm): All Archdiocesan parish families are offered free admission to our basketball games against Wainwright and will receive a ticket for one free popcorn or candy. Fun halftime activities and free giveaways! Our girls game will begin at 3pm, boys at 4:30pm. Come cheer on Lumen!!! Go Archangels!!
Lumen Christi Community Mass at St. Benedict Parish (Sunday, February 4th at 10:30am): As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, what a better way to celebrate our school than with the parishioners of St. Benedict’s. Our students and staff will participate in the liturgy as altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers, gift bearers, and hospitality. This is not a mandatory event, but I am requesting parents and students to attend whether you are Catholic or not. As a ministry of St. Benedict, our school benefits greatly from the generosity, support, and hospitality of the parish. This is our way of showing our deepest appreciation by celebrating the Mass with them.

St. Benedict’s Father Daughter Dance: All are invited to St. Benedict’s Father Daughter Dance on February 3, 2018 from 6:30pm -8:30pm at Lumen Christi gym upper room. Tickets are available at the door for $5.

African Dinner and Slide Show: All are invited to an African dinner and slide show at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 10980 Hillside Drive, on February 13, from 6:00 to 7:30.

Here is the ad in the Anchorage Daily News Community Calendar:

https://www.adn.com/calendar/#!/details/A-Musical-Journey-through-East-Africa/4453608/2018-02-13T18

Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win
One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!
Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska
Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Bell Schedule Adjustment: Due to Ash Wednesday, the school will attend Mass on Wednesday, February 14th instead of Thursday, February 15th. Please note the bell schedule changes:

On Wednesday the 14th, we will follow a “Thursday” schedule.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

On Thursday, February 15th, we will follow a Friday A schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 3-7pm
On Friday, February 16th, we will follow a Friday B schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 1-4pm

PVO News:

The GALA is almost a week a away! Please consider how you can help!

We appreciate that several families have signed up to help with the Gala next week. We have reached out to every family that has not signed up and still need help in some key areas. At this point we are looking for ANY and ALL HELP. Please consider if there is something else you may be able to help with. Key areas that need help:

Night of Gala:

Someone to purchase and coordinate Volunteer Food for Saturday 2/10 Dinner
Someone to oversee the students at Coat Check on Saturday 2/10 5-11pm
Someone to Run the Slide Show during the Live Auction 2/10 7-10 pm
Several (4) Silent Auction Monitors the Night of the Gala- 2/10 5-11pm

Set-up:

Thursday 2/8 10am to 1pm or 1-3 pm
Friday 2/9 12:30 to 5 pm
Saturday 2/10 10 am to 2 pm
AIR MILES- We are in need of air miles to pair with a couple of destinations in our live auction this year. If you or someone you know has air miles you would like to donate to the gala please contact us soon as possible 273-1530.
Please bring in any WINE donations you have signed up for as soon as possible- Up to 2 share hours for this. See the sign up if you still want to donate.
Online sign up http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb
Purchase tickets now by calling or stopping by the office!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

We will be taking a two week break during the gala and have spots available starting Friday, February 16th. http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

CONCESSIONS:

Help is needed in the concession stand this FRIDAY for Junior High Volleyball Rally and SATURDAY for several High School Basketball games- http://signup.com/go/kbSOjLi

Please consider taking a leadership role in one of the following roles-

Gala Co-Chair for 2018-2019: With the O’Connell family moving later this year we will need help in the year to come. Learning this year is a great way to start!
Fur Rondy Float Lead: We are looking for someone to help get the Lumen Christi float ready for the parade on February 24th!

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

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

Our senior class has put together almost 200 Blessing Bags for homeless. These bags consist of hand warmers, trail mix, water, and various other items that can bring nutrition and comfort to those in our community who do not have a warm place to lay their heads at night. If your family would like to take some of these bags to carry with you for when you meet someone in need please come to room 120. We ask that you not send your students to get these, as opposed to an adult, so we can ensure that students are not putting themselves at risk by distributing these alone.
Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30. Students please sign up in the main hallway.
Campus Ministry and St. Benedict Youth Group will be holding our second annual Fat Tuesday pancake dinner on Tuesday, February 13. Proceeds will go to a local charity, the St. Benedict Youth Group and the Lumen Christi Campus Ministry Program. We will appreciate help or donations for the evening. And of course, please come enjoy a pancake dinner and support our cause! Details to follow.
Calling all musicians!!! We are looking for a piano player to play for our school Masses! You may choose the hymns with which you are most comfortable. Please see Mrs. Loeffler.
Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
Women who are facing unplanned or difficulty pregnancies that they will be given support and choose life for their children
Repose of the souls of Fr. Steven Moore and M.J. Marteeny, and comfort to their family and friends
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season
Respect for all life

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Lumen News – 01/26/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

Jan 28th-Feb 3rd: Catholic Schools Week
Jan 29th: All Catholic Schools Mass at OLG, 10:00am
Jan 29th: Academic Awards Assembly, 2pm
Jan 29th: 2nd Annual State of the School Address, 7pm
Feb 3rd: Archdiocesan Parish Basketball Night, 3-6pm
Feb 4th: Lumen Christi/St. Benedict’s Community Mass, 10:30am
Feb 10th: Lumen Christi’s Mardi Gras Gala, 5:30pm
Feb 13th: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner, 6-8pm
Feb 14th: Ash Wednesday Mass, 9am
Feb 15-16th: Parent Teacher Conferences
Mar 7th: Open House
April 5th: Open House

From the Principal:

As we look to the start of Catholic Schools Week on Monday, please mark your calendars for the great events we have planned to celebrate our wonderful Catholic school! I look forward to seeing everyone at the State of the School on Monday, January 29th, at 7pm and Community Mass at Saint Benedict’s on February 4th at 10:30am. Be sure to also invite your friends from your home parish to our Archdiocesan Parish Basketball Night on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 3-6pm. Come cheer on our Archangel basketball teams to victory!

On a more serious note, I am asking parents to please ensure your student looks professional in his or her school uniform each day, but also for our weekly Mass on Thursday. It is especially important that our students look sharp on Monday, January 29th, for our All Catholic Schools Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 10:00am. This means an ironed shirt, clean pants or skirt, appropriate length tie, neat and presentable hair, and “non-distracting” shoes and socks. In addition to our actions, our uniform is the most visible representation of our school to the community. We should strive to be a role model to others, especially to the elementary school students from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School and Our Lady of the Valley School. We will start to more strictly enforce uniform standards in coming weeks. I appreciate your assistance in helping us enforce this important aspect of our school community.

Announcements:

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses: Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

March 7th from 6-8pm
April 5th form 6-8pm

BP Teacher of Excellence: Nominations are open, please visit BPTeachers.com for more information and to nominate your favorite teacher.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Spaghetti Dinner: On January 27th, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School will host their annual Spaghetti Dinner, Dance & Dessert Raffle at 6:30pm in St. Elizabeth’s Miki Center.

Catholic Schools Week:

All Catholic Schools Mass (Monday, January 29th at 10:00am): Lumen Christi will join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Holy Rosary, and Our Lady of the Valley for an All Catholic Schools Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral at 10:30am. Please join us if your schedule allows.
Academic Awards Assembly (Monday, January 29th, at 2pm): We will celebrate the academic accomplishments of our students from semester 1. Parents are welcome!
State of the School Parent Meeting (Monday, January 29th at 7pm): Our 2nd annual “State of the School” meeting for all current parents and prospective families. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a few raffle prizes. You can expect a series of short presentations by the Principal, Father Tom, and others highlighting our mission and vision, academics, campus ministry, finance, and athletics. If you want information on what our school has done this year and where it is going in the future, you do not want to miss this event.
Parish Basketball Night (Saturday, Feb 3rd, from 3-6pm): All Archdiocesan parish families are offered free admission to our basketball games against Wainwright and will receive a ticket for one free popcorn or candy. Fun halftime activities and free giveaways! Our girls game will begin at 3pm, boys at 4:30pm. Come cheer on Lumen!!! Go Archangels!!
Lumen Christi Community Mass at St. Benedict Parish (Sunday, February 4th at 10:30am): As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, what a better way to celebrate our school than with the parishioners of St. Benedict’s. Our students and staff will participate in the liturgy as altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers, gift bearers, and hospitality. This is not a mandatory event, but I am requesting parents and students to attend whether you are Catholic or not. As a ministry of St. Benedict, our school benefits greatly from the generosity, support, and hospitality of the parish. This is our way of showing our deepest appreciation by celebrating the Mass with them.

Bell Schedule Adjustment: Due to Ash Wednesday, the school will attend Mass on Wednesday, February 14th instead of Thursday, February 15th. Please note the bell schedule changes:

On Wednesday the 14th, we will follow a “Thursday” schedule.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

On Thursday, February 15th, we will follow a Friday A schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 3-7pm
On Friday, February 16th, we will follow a Friday B schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 1-4pm

PVO News:

If you haven’t signed up to help with the Gala, please visit the sign up, call or stop by the office. We are less than 3 weeks away and need everyone’s help!

.GALA:

In preparations, we are looking for someone to help change light bulbs in the gym on Tuesday, February 6th- If you can help, please contact the office.
Bring in a bottle of WINE for share hours- See sign up for details..
Sign up to help IRON linens for the Gala or stop by the office to pick some up.
Online sign up http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb
Purchase tickets now by calling or stopping by the office!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

We will be taking a two week break during the gala and have spots available starting Friday, February 16th. http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

CONCESSIONS:

We have several upcoming High School Basketball games and Junior High Volleyball Rallies. Please sign up to help with the concession stand or gate admissions- http://signup.com/go/kbSOjLi

Please consider taking a leadership role in one of the following roles-

Gala Co-Chair for 2018-2019: With the O’Connell family moving later this year we will need help in the year to come. Learning this year is a great way to start!
Fur Rondy Float Lead: We are looking for someone to help get the Lumen Christi float ready for the parade on February 24th!

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

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

In today’s secular culture there is too often a disdain for the precious gift of life. It shows in our media, entertainment, legislation and relationships. The good news is we have the power of prayer to overcome evil. Lumen Christi will be joining Faith communities across the country in praying a Novena for Life. We will meet together each morning at 7:45 in the main hallway for prayer from January 18 – January 26. Please join us one or more of these days, and we encourage you to continue the Novena with your family on Saturday and Sunday of the week.
Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30. Students please sign up in the main hallway.
Campus Ministry and St. Benedict Youth Group will be holding our second annual Fat Tuesday pancake dinner on Tuesday, February 13. Proceeds will go to a local charity, the St. Benedict Youth Group and the Lumen Christi Campus Ministry Program. We will appreciate help or donations for the evening. And of course, please come enjoy a pancake dinner and support our cause! Details to follow.
Calling all musicians!!! We are looking for a piano player to play for our school Masses! You may choose the hymns with which you are most comfortable. Please see Mrs. Loeffler.
Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

A Look Ahead:

We are running a drive for Catholic Social Services during the week of January 29 – February 2. Following are items for each grade to bring in. Students please give items to Advisory teachers.

7th: Toilet Paper

8th Grade (Beau and Mike): Coffee

9th Grade: Napkins

10th: Paper Plates & Paper Towels

11th: Trash Bags

12th: Homeless Bags

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
Women who are facing unplanned or difficulty pregnancies that they will be given support and choose life for their children
Repose of the souls of Fr. Steven Moore and M.J. Marteeny, and comfort to their family and friends
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season
Respect for all life

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Lumen News – 01/19/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

Jan 18th-26th: 9 Days for Life Novena
Jan 23rd: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 28th-Feb 3rd: Catholic Schools Week
Jan 29th: All Catholic Schools Mass at OLG, 10:30am
Jan 29th: Academic Awards Assembly, 2pm
Jan 29th: 2nd Annual State of the School Address, 7pm
Jan 30th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Feb 3rd: Archdiocesan Parish Basketball Night, 3-6pm
Feb 4th: Lumen Christi/St. Benedict’s Community Mass, 10:30am
Feb 10th: Lumen Christi’s Mardi Gras Gala, 5:30pm
Feb 13th: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner, 6-8pm
Feb 14th: Ash Wednesday Mass, 9am
Feb 15-16th: Parent Teacher Conferences

From the Principal:

As a school, we have started the US Conference of Catholic Bishops “9 Days for Life” novena from Jan 18-26. As mentioned previously, we hope you will continue the prayers with your student at home over the weekend of Jan 20-21. More information about the “digital novena” can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/january-roe-events/nine-days-of-prayer-penance-and-pilgrimage.cfm. You can sign up and follow along with the novena via email, text, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Thanks for joining us in prayer!

I look forward to seeing everyone at the State of the School on January 29th and Community Mass at Saint Benedict’s on February 4th. Thanks for your support!

Announcements:

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses: Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

March 7th from 6-8pm
April 5th form 6-8pm

Scrip Order Deadline: Our next Scrip order deadline is Wednesday, January 24th at 3pm. Please submit your orders through your online Scrip account or stop by the office to fill out an order form.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Open House: Do you have children in grades K-6 or know someone who does? Consider stopping by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School for their Open House on January 21st from 1-2pm. For more information visit www.akseas.com or call 907-345-3712.

BP Teacher of Excellence: Nominations are open, please visit BPTeachers.com for more information and to nominate your favorite teacher.

Italian Dinner: St. Benedict’s Italian Dinner is on January 20th at 6PM. It is a fundraiser for our pilgrims going to world youth day. The feast will include 7 courses of homemade Italian food including polenta, pasta, gnocchi, desserts, stuffed mushrooms and more. Kids under 5 are free, children 5-15 are ½ off and everyone else is $30. Tickets will be on sale after Mass the next two weekends or you can email me with your ticket order at rmcmorrow@stbenedictsak.com.

Volunteers Needed! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Open House: We are looking for a couple of families to volunteer to man a Lumen Christi informational table at St. Elizabeth’s Open House on Sunday, January 21st from 1-2pm. We will provide the informational materials and display–we just need parents and students to sing praises of our school! Please let Mr. Ross or Mrs. Estes know if you are interested.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Spaghetti Dinner: On January 27th, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School will host their annual Spaghetti Dinner, Dance & Dessert Raffle at 6:30pm in St. Elizabeth’s Miki Center. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Catholic Schools Week:

Volunteers Needed!! Sunday, January 28th: This Sunday is the official start to Catholic Schools Week. I am soliciting parents and students to serve as “Ambassadors” for our school. These Ambassadors agree to speak at their parish Masses or Sunday church services or even hold an informational meeting for families from their church or denomination. The purpose is to have our current families to sing the praises of our school in order to move us from the “Best Kept Secret in Anchorage” to the “Best Known School in Anchorage” and to grow our enrollment. If interested in this opportunity for Share Hours, please contact Brian Ross directly at 907-273-1503 or bross@lumenchristiak.org.
All Catholic Schools Mass (Monday, January 29th at 10:30am): Lumen Christi will join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Holy Rosary, and Our Lady of the Valley for an All Catholic Schools Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral at 10:30am. Please join us if your schedule allows.
Academic Awards Assembly (Monday, January 29th, at 2pm): We will celebrate the academic accomplishments of our students from semester 1. Parents are welcome!
State of the School Parent Meeting (Monday, January 29th at 7pm): Our 2nd annual “State of the School” meeting for all current parents and prospective families. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a few raffle prizes. You can expect a series of short presentations by the Principal, Father Tom, and others highlighting our mission and vision, academics, campus ministry, finance, and athletics. If you want information on what our school has done this year and where it is going in the future, you do not want to miss this event.
Parish Basketball Night (Saturday, Feb 3rd, from 3-6pm): All Archdiocesan parish families are offered free admission to our basketball games against Wainwright and will receive a ticket for one free popcorn or candy. Fun halftime activities and free giveaways! Our girls game will begin at 3pm, boys at 4:30pm. Come cheer on Lumen!!! Go Archangels!!
Lumen Christi Community Mass at St. Benedict Parish (Sunday, February 4th at 10:30am): As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, what a better way to celebrate our school than with the parishioners of St. Benedict’s. Our students and staff will participate in the liturgy as altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers, gift bearers, and hospitality. This is not a mandatory event, but I am requesting parents and students to attend whether you are Catholic or not. As a ministry of St. Benedict, our school benefits greatly from the generosity, support, and hospitality of the parish. This is our way of showing our deepest appreciation by celebrating the Mass with them.

St. Benedict’s Father Daughter Dance: All are invited to St. Benedict’s Father Daughter Dance on February 3, 2018 from 6:30pm -8:30pm at Lumen Christi gym upper room. Tickets are available at the door for $5.

Bell Schedule Adjustment: Due to Ash Wednesday, the school will attend Mass on Wednesday, February 14th instead of Thursday, February 15th. Please note the bell schedule changes:

On Wednesday the 14th, we will follow a “Thursday” schedule.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

On Thursday, February 15th, we will follow a Friday A schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 3-7pm
On Friday, February 16th, we will follow a Friday B schedule with school dismissal at 12:20pm. Parent teacher conferences will be from 1-4pm

Click. Pick. Give: When you choose Pick.Click.Give to benefit Lumen Christi High School, your money supports the education programs that have prepared our students for college and life. Your generous donation ensures that our students continue to be equipped with academic excellence and faith. Thank you for prayerfully considering Lumen Christi on the list of your Pick.Click.Give. donations. Your link to Pick.Click.Give.

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

PVO News:

The month of February has a lot of SHARE HOUR opportunities! Don’t miss out on getting your share hours with the Gala, Attic Fridays, and Concessions!!

GALA: is less than 4 WEEKS AWAY!

Bring in a bottle of WINE for share hours- See sign up for details..
Sign up to help IRON linens for the Gala.
Online sign up http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb
Tickets are on sale now- purchase individual tickets or see if your company may be interested in a corporate table or purchasing an ad in the Gala Booklet.
Gala meeting is on January 23rd at 7pm.

ATTIC FRIDAYS: We need to fill spots on 1/26. http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

HELP NEEDED: Please consider taking a leadership role in one of the following roles-

Gala Co-Chair for 2018-2019: With the O’Connell family moving later this year we will need help in the year to come. Learning this year is a great way to start!
Fur Rondy Float Lead: We are looking for someone to help get the Lumen Christi float ready for the parade on February 24th!
Concession Stand/Gate Volunteers Needed: Please click on the following link to volunteer to work the concession stand or the Gate (admissions). Volleyball Rallies have been added to the schedule- http://signup.com/go/kbSOjLi

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

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

In today’s secular culture there is too often a disdain for the precious gift of life. It shows in our media, entertainment, legislation and relationships. The good news is we have the power of prayer to overcome evil. Lumen Christi will be joining Faith communities across the country in praying a Novena for Life. We will meet together each morning at 7:45 in the main hallway for prayer from January 18 – January 26. Please join us one or more of these days, and we encourage you to continue the Novena with your family on Saturday and Sunday of the week.
Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30. Students please sign up in the main hallway.
Campus Ministry and St. Benedict Youth Group will be holding our second annual Fat Tuesday pancake dinner on Tuesday, February 13. Proceeds will go to a local charity, the St. Benedict Youth Group and the Lumen Christi Campus Ministry Program. We will appreciate help or donations for the evening. And of course, please come enjoy a pancake dinner and support our cause! Details to follow.
Calling all musicians!!! We are looking for a piano player to play for our school Masses! You may choose the hymns with which you are most comfortable. Please see Mrs. Loeffler.
Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

A Look Ahead:

We are running a drive for Catholic Social Services during the week of January 29 – February 2. Following are items for each grade to bring in. Students please give items to Advisory teachers.

7th: Toilet Paper

8th Grade (Beau and Mike): Coffee

9th Grade: Napkins

10th: Paper Plates & Paper Towels

11th: Trash Bags

12th: Homeless Bags

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
Women who are facing unplanned or difficulty pregnancies that they will be given support and choose life for their children
Repose of the souls of Fr. Steven Moore and M.J. Marteeny, and comfort to their family and friends
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season
Respect for all life