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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.

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:

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

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Lumen News – 01/11/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

Jan 15th: No School, MLK Holiday
Jan 16th: School Board Meeting, 6pm
Jan 16th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
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:

Welcome back from the holidays! Our school is a beehive of activity with classes starting in full swing, the basketball season underway, and the Gala volunteers in planning mode. We have a busy January and February, so please pay close attention to the calendar.

If you look at our newsletter banner, you will see two logos. The first is for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops “9 Days for Life” novena from Jan 18-26. We will participate in this as a school and we are asking families to join in at home and 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. Welcome to 21st century prayer! We hope you will join us!

The second logo is for Catholic Schools Week (CSW) from Jan 28-Feb 3. Since 1974, CSW is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2018 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” This year, we will focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. We hope you can participate in the exciting things we have planned (see schedule below). More information about CSW can be found here: https://www.ncea.org/csw/

Announcements:

JH Volleyball: Practice started on Wednesday, January 10th. The schedule for the remainder of the season is still being ironed out as we speak and we will update you as soon as we can. Practices for this week and next week are as follows:

Wednesday, January 10th: 7-8:15pm
Friday, January 12th: 6-7:30pm
Monday, January 15th: 7:15-8:15pm
Thursday, January 18th: 7:15-8:15pm

Please let our Athletic Director, John Warren, know if your son or daughter plans to play and his email address is: athletics@lumenchristiak.org. You may access the required sports paperwork by clicking on the following link or stop by the office to pick up a packet. http://lumenchristiathletics.bigteams.com/main/filesLinks. If your son or daughter has played soccer and/or basketball this year already, they do not need to fill out the paperwork again. Mr. Warren will also need to have a current sports physical on file for your student as well. If you have any questions, please let us know. Also, thank you for your patience as we figure out practice times for volleyball with our very busy gym schedule.

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

Guest Speaker: We are pleased to host a distinguished guest speaker, counselor, and author Roy Petitfils, on Thursday, January 18, from 10:45-11:30am. Mr. Petitfils will talk with our 9-12th grade classes about “Why is Happy So Hard”? In this talk, Roy will share his life’s journey from a childhood of poverty, obesity and crippling anxiety and depression where he considered taking his own life. He will share how as an older teen he with the help of a supportive group of friends and adults helped him work through and learn to manage anxiety and depression and subsequently overcome poverty and obesity. The main points of Roy’s talk to our students are:

1. There’s more to you than you can see right now.

2. For most of you, your best gifts will not be seen or acknowledged and celebrated while you’re in high school.

3. Anxiety and Depression are real and need to be taken seriously.

4. It’s important to talk about suicidal thoughts and depression with a trusted adult.

5. It’s important to explicitly ask for help when you are struggling.

6. Our faith in God and treasures of our Catholic faith provide powerful tools to help manage and cope with stress, anxiety and depression.

7. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

8. Understand how their brain is affected by anxiety and depression.

9. Reminder of ways to find and rediscover hope.

10. Practical tools for managing anxiety and depression.

A TEDx talk of Mr. Petitfils can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC2z69q3L0o&t=258s. He is also giving several presentations around the Archdiocese on the following dates and locations:

January 16 | Community Wide Adult Evening with Roy Petitfils, LPC on Suicide and Depression at Sacred Heart, Wasilla, Ak from 7:00PM – 8:30PM.
January 18 | Community Wide Adult Evening with Roy Petitfils, LPC on Adolescent Culture (How do you talk to teens?) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral from 6:30PM – 8:00PM in the Lunney Center.

If you would like to know more about this presentation or do not wish to have your son or daughter participate, please let Mr. Ross or Mrs. Estes know.

Class Add/Drop Deadline: The last day to add or drop any classes is January 19th. Please contact Mrs. Brewer with any schedule changes and/or questions.

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.

Catholic Schools Week:

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.

Missing Jacket: One of our student’s is missing a black North Face jacket (size x-small or small). It was last seen in the Student Room on the last day of school before Christmas break. If anyone has seen it or accidently picked it up, please let the office know.

Parent and Student Drivers: This week we received a phone call from a concerned neighbor who said on more than one occasion she has either had cars almost hit her by either sliding while exiting the parking lot or by someone who doesn’t stop before exiting the parking lot. Please exercise caution and follow the speed limit when entering and exiting the school. Thank you so much.

PVO News:

Happy New Year! This is a very busy time for our school and we need every parent to help with the Gala as well as supporting Attic Fridays, Catholic School Week activities, and many sporting activities over the next few months.

This is the time to get your Share Hours!

GALA: LESS THAN 5 WEEKS AWAY! There is something for everyone to do and we need many hands to make this year a success. Please visit the online sign up http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb, call or stop by the Gala office to see how you can help. Tickets are on sale now- purchase individual tickets or see if your company may be interested in a corporate table. The next Gala meeting is on January 16th at 7pm. Your ideas are needed!

ATTIC FRIDAYS: We need to fill many spots on January 19th and 26th. Please visit this http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw and sign up today!

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!
Concessions Coordinator: Coordinate volunteers and concession stand food needs for athletic events. Help is needed for the regular season and the Basketball Tournament 2/29-3/3.
Concession Stand/Gate Volunteers Needed: Please click on the following link to volunteer to work the concession stand or the Gate (admissions). If you have never worked either one, let us know and we will be happy to train you and team you up with someone who know how to work it. 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!

Peace on Earth to Men of Goodwill!

Next Friday, January 19 we will resume our 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.
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.
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

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
Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders

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Lumen News – 12/21/2017

Important Upcoming Dates:

Dec 22nd-Jan 5th: No School, Christmas Break
Jan. 6th: Alumni Basketball Game, 6pm
Jan 8th: Classes Resume
Jan 9th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 15th: No School, MLK Holiday
Jan 16th: School Board Meeting, 6pm
Jan 16th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 23rd: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 29th-Feb 3rd: Catholic Schools Week
Jan 29th: All Catholic Schools Mass at OLG, 10:30am
Jan 29th: Awards Assembly, 2pm
Jan 29th: 2nd Annual State of the School Address, 7pm
Jan 30th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Feb 4th: Lumen Christi/St. Benedict’s Community Mass, 10:30am
Feb 10th: Lumen Christi’s Mardi Gras Gala, 5:30pm
Feb 14th: Ash Wednesday Mass, 9am
Feb 15-16th: Parent Teacher Conferences

From the Principal:

Over the past two weeks, over half of our student body participated in either the Jingle Bell Run or the Polar Plunge, or both. Together, we raised almost $1400 for the Arthritis Foundation and nearly $1300 for the Special Olympics. Thank you to the students, staff, parents, alumni, alumni of parents, and friends of Lumen Christi who helped put our faith into action and provide service to our community!

From my own family and the staff and teachers of Lumen Christi, we wish all of you a merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your son or daughter. We have had an exciting first semester and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2018. Be safe!

Announcements:

Mark your Calendars!! Alumni Basketball Game: Join us on January 6th for our annual Alumni Basketball Game. Our high school girls and boys will play against Lumen Alumni for a couple of fun games!!! It will be held at 6pm in Lumen’s Gym.

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

PVO News:

It is hard to believe that this is the last week of the first semester! I would like to thank everyone that has supported our school, teachers, and staff so far this year through PVO. Our primary goal this year has been to support and enhance all of our current activities and we have been successful enhancing several including Attic Fridays, Teacher/Staff Appreciation, Community Outreach through our Fall Open House, and our school Scrip Program use. Work has already started on our Gala and will be in full swing when we return from break. It will be a very busy time for us and we hope you will consider what you can to to make this year’s Gala a great success! You can sign up to help online http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb and please plan to attend our next Gala meeting on January 9th at 7pm. Your ideas are needed! We will also need continued Attic Friday support throughout the Spring- http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw.

Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful time filled with family and friends and many new memories during our break.

Campus Ministry:

Please that God bless Fr. Moore with peace and healing. He was admitted to the ICU this morning.

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

Peace on Earth to Men of Goodwill!

Congratulations to Polar plunge jumpers Nate Goodwin, Matthew Goodwin, Jon Streff, Kaiya Thorsness, Tomy Tran, Fr. Tom, Mrs. Alverez, and Mr. Klem. Together they raised over $1,500 for Special Olympics of Alaska!!! They had a great support team from Lumen there to cheer them on and even more donated to help them raise enough to jump.
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:

Pray for

Victims of the California wildfires
First responders to the fires
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter as winter comes
Victims of the Amtrack Wreck
Our national and world leaders

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Lumen News – 12/14/2017

Important Upcoming Dates:

Dec 15th: High School Fall Sports Banquet, 6:30-8pm
Dec 16th: Polar Bear Plunge
Dec 19th, 20th, 21st: Finals
Dec 22nd-Jan 5th: No School, Christmas Break
Jan 8th: Classes Resume
Jan 9th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 15th: No School, MLK Holiday
Jan 16th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 23rd: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Jan 29th-Feb 3rd: Catholic Schools Week
Jan 29th: All Catholic School Mass at OLG, 10:30am
Jan 29th: 2nd Annual State of the School Address, 7pm
Jan 30th: Gala Meeting, 7pm
Feb 4th: Lumen Christi/St. Benedict’s Community Mass, 10:30am
Feb 10th: Lumen Christi’s Mardi Gras Gala, 5:30pm

Announcements

Don’t Forget!! National Honor Society: Lumen Christi is starting their first chapter of the National Honor Society. The NHS acknowledges those students in 10th-12th grade that stand out in scholarship, leadership, service and character. For those interested, applications were available starting December 1st and will be due no later than 3pm on December 15th. Please see Mrs. Craig for an application and for any additional questions you may have.

Don’t Forget!! 80’s Day!: On Friday December 15th, dress in your best 80s attire to celebrate the theme of our 2017-2018 Yearbook, “Totally 80s.” Examples of what to wear/what not to wear are posted on the bulletin boards at school. The school picture will be taken on this day as well. Let’s show some school spirit!

Fall Sports Banquet: On Friday, December 15th, we will hold a High School Fall Sports Banquet for cross country running, soccer, and volleyball from 6:30-8pm.

Lost & Found: The office has a big bag of items that have been collected from the student room, library and hallway after school each day. If your child is missing anything, please have them stop by to look through the lost & found. There are sweatshirts, water bottles, shoes, boots, jackets, etc. All unclaimed items will be donated to the Archangel Attic.

Finals Week Schedule:

Monday, December 18th-normal scheduled school day
Tuesday, December 19th- Finals for periods 1 & 2. School day begins at 7:45am and ends at 11:15am.
Wednesday, December 20th-Finals for periods 3 & 4. School day begins at 7:45am and ends at 11:15am.
Thursday, December 21st-Finals for periods 5 & 6. School day begins at 7:45am and ends at 11:15am.
Friday, December 22nd-No School, Teacher Inservice

Jidor Needs a Home: Jidor, Mrs. Craig’s classroom bunny needs a home for Christmas break. If your family is interested in helping take care of Jidor, please let Mrs. Craig or the office know. You can contact Mrs. Craig at acraig@lumenchristiak.org.

Scrip: Our next Scrip order deadline will be 1pm on Friday, December 15th. Get your gift card orders in this week. Think about your groceries, gas, Christmas gift list, movies, eating out….put your order in and it will arrive by Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

Also, don’t forget…you can pick up the following gift cards today at Lumen Christi’s office:

Tastee Freez-$10
Starbucks-$10
iTunes-SOLD OUT!!!
American Eagle-$25
Bath & Body Works-$10
Great Harvest-SOLD OUT!!!!
Papa Murphy’s-SOLD OUT!!!
Dominos-$10
Regal Cinemas-$10
Barnes & Noble–SOLD OUT!!!
SmashBurger-$10
Lands End-$25
Subway-$10

If the office doesn’t have what’s on your shopping list, just put your Scrip order in online or fill out the attached order form and return it to the office by 1pm on Friday, Dec. 15th. Please let Mrs. Estes know if you have any questions.

Junior High Winter Fun Day: The Junior High Winter Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2017. The day begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Dimond Ice Chalet and ends at 5:00 p.m. Please bring a check in the amount of $30 payable to AOA (Archdiocese of Anchorage) or cash for the skating, bowling, and movie. Participants must also have money to buy their own lunch in the lower food court and do their own shopping. Please talk to your parish youth ministry leader about carpooling together from your parish for this event. Adult chaperones only need to pay for the activities in which they participate. Most simply come to the movie. We don’t know exactly which movie we will attend, but are hoping the theater adds additional show times for the new Star Wars movie. We’ll know more on Wednesday, December 13. There will likely be a couple of options to choose from. If you have general questions about the event, please contact Matthew Beck at mbeck@caa-ak.org or 907-297-7734.

Senior Memory Pages:

Senior Memory pages are due during the month of December. If you or your parents/you are making your own memory page, it will be due December 21st, 2017.

If you do not have your memory pages submitted on time, they will not be featured in the yearbook. All submissions can be given digitally or hard-copy to Mrs. Spillers.

PVO News:

PVO hosted a wonderful Christmas appreciation lunch for the teachers, school staff, and parish staff last Friday. Thank you to all that helped out. It was a very nice afternoon!

Gala:

Our first Gala meeting was this week- thank you for attending. Mark your calendars for the next meeting on January 9th at 7pm.
Baskets and ribbon- Bring in any baskets and ribbon you may have or find on a great sale this time of year.Also, look at bargain shopping after Christmas for things that could be put together to make a great basket!
Wine- Bring in bottles of wine valued at $20 or more for our Wine Grab Bags.
There are still lots of opportunities to help especially the the day of the Gala! Sign Up Today- http://signup.com/go/oZVcYYb
ATTIC FRIDAYS- http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw – Please look to see if you can help with January dates. More winter and spring dates will be added soon!

If you have any questions, please contact Danielle (pvo@lumenchristiak.org).

Campus Ministry:

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

The Lumen team takes the Polar Plunge at 11 a.m. this Saturday, December 16th at Goose lake. Please come out and support us!
- You can still sign up to participate in The Polar Plunge. Go to https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/search.aspx? Select: Team and then: Mary and Her Knights!!
- If you cannot jump you can still sponsor someone who is!!!
Why do teens DO WHAT THEY DO??? Join us for our first Parent discussion group this Sunday, December 17th at 4 p.m. at Lumen.
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!!
We are so proud of the following students who have formed a choir for our Thursday Masses! Garrett Renfro, Jeannie McConnell, Anika Beighle, Jaydin Dufrane, Jamie Estes, Halle faro, Nate Goodwin, Wolfgang Goorchenko, Karin Helgesen, Parker Klem, Kirstin Marshall, Luc Merrell.
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:

Pray for

Victims of the California wildfires
First responders to the fires
Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter as winter comes
Our national and world leaders

Service Opportunity:

The Archdiocese is in need of students to wrap gifts. Please contact Mrs. Loeffler if you are interested.