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(John 12:12 -15) On the next day, when the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.”
In June of 2017, I was fortunate enough to take the trip of a lifetime, a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I went with others from the Archdiocese through the School of Faith and Trinity Travel. It was an experience that will impact me for the rest of my life! Now, when I pray the Rosary or read the Scriptures, I am able to visualize the exact places the mysteries of the Rosary took place, and those that the scripture readings describe. I walked and prayed where Jesus walked and carried out His earthly mission.
One example of this life-changing experience is the Bible quote above, John 12: 12-15, when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on what we refer to as Palm Sunday, this coming Sunday in Lent. The picture accompanying this article, is a picture taken outside the walls of Old Jerusalem from the Kidron Valley showing the Golden Gate. These are the gates through which Jesus entered the city, and the people celebrated his entrance with palm branches. In the picture, you can see that the gates are sealed. Throughout the history of Jerusalem, the Golden Gate has been sealed, opened during the Crusades, and then sealed again in the year 1541 up to this day.
I am praying for you and your family as we endure this Covid 19 crisis. I know that many families are using this time to pray the Rosary daily or to watch YouTube videos of the Stations of the Cross and of Mass. One huge positive from this crisis has been the fact that many families are spending more time together in prayer, a practice we hope continues long after the virus has been defeated! I wish you all great health and happiness, and I am looking forward to the next morning I am able to stand at the front crosswalk of Holy Trinity School and help our students safely cross the street. Until then, best wishes and prayers for your continued good health.
God Bless,
Mr. Anderson
God Bless,
Mr. Anderson
Digital Learning School Dates
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April 6-9 - Digital School in Session
Friday, Apr 10 -No School - Good Friday Monday, Apr 13 - No School April 14-17- Digital School in Session April 20-24- Digital School in Session April 27-May 1- Digital School in Session May 4 -8- Digital School in Session May 11-15- Digital School in Session
May 18-20- Digital School in Session
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- Are you ordering online more these days?
- Using Amazon?
- You can help our Church and School with one simple click!
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NEW UNIFORM ADDITIONS ARE COMING.....
We are adding a new uniform company that we will be our selling our uniforms and a few new items. "School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger" will be in addition to our existing company "Dennis Uniform".
What does this mean?
1. Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms are an online ordering company only. Parents will be able to order online and have it shipped directly to them.
2. A few new updated and current style options have been added to the HTS accepted uniform code. Samples are in the office for viewing.
a. new jumper style for students K-4 (Logo optional)
b. button up cardigan (female) available for grades K-8 (with Logo)
c. navy & red 1/4 zip fleece grades K-8 (with Logo)
d. boys uniform "performance golf shorts" (Logo optional)
e. navy & red zip up sweater (with Logo)
f. navy & red v-neck sweater (with Logo)
Please keep in mind that this change is in addition to our existing uniform options. All existing girl jumpers from Dennis Uniform are still acceptable and part of the uniform code.
The Gray Hooded Sweatshirt will no longer be available to purchase but will still be a part of the 2020/2021 school uniform. After next year they will no longer be part of the school uniform.
The Gray Crew Sweatshirt & Gray 1/4 zip will still be available to order through Tony & Rory Cucchiara.
Click HERE for the website - Use school code HOLY19
What does this mean?
1. Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms are an online ordering company only. Parents will be able to order online and have it shipped directly to them.
2. A few new updated and current style options have been added to the HTS accepted uniform code. Samples are in the office for viewing.
a. new jumper style for students K-4 (Logo optional)
b. button up cardigan (female) available for grades K-8 (with Logo)
c. navy & red 1/4 zip fleece grades K-8 (with Logo)
d. boys uniform "performance golf shorts" (Logo optional)
e. navy & red zip up sweater (with Logo)
f. navy & red v-neck sweater (with Logo)
Please keep in mind that this change is in addition to our existing uniform options. All existing girl jumpers from Dennis Uniform are still acceptable and part of the uniform code.
The Gray Hooded Sweatshirt will no longer be available to purchase but will still be a part of the 2020/2021 school uniform. After next year they will no longer be part of the school uniform.
The Gray Crew Sweatshirt & Gray 1/4 zip will still be available to order through Tony & Rory Cucchiara.
Click HERE for the website - Use school code HOLY19
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Dear Holy Trinity Parents,
Even though school is not being held in the building for the rest of the Fourth Quarter, I am available to support HTS students and families. During Spring Break, I was checking out at a store when I heard that students would not be returning to schools for the remainder of the year. I was a little in shock. The young store clerk could tell I was upset, and told me ‘everything is going to be alright’. I smiled at her, and told her that is what I will need to tell HTS students and their families. We already know that it is not going to be easy, but we can pray and work to have peace, love and healing. During this Stay-at-Home period, these are some of things that I can help students and parents with:
- Connecting to needed resources.
- Providing social-emotional information that is supportive through this time period.
- Helping to problem-solve.
- Being available and providing ongoing support.
The best way to connect with me is by email: kfeist@htslenexa.org.
I know that parents have been bombarded with information about the Coronavirus. The frenzy of information is not always calming, and/or helpful. I want to give you an online resource that is continuously monitoring the psychological impact of the virus, and giving updated recommendations.
My Online Resource Selection for the week is childmind.org.
The Child Mind Institute is a national nonprofit which focuses on supporting children and families. They have a team of professionals that deliver care, and do ongoing research on the developing brain. You can sign up for daily tips on how to cope during the Coronavirus.
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents
I also read an article written by Scott Berinato for the Harvard Business Review. In the article, David Kessler who is an expert on grief, explains how to manage the discomfort and loss that we are feeling. He gives recommendations with what we can do and think to feel better.
https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief
My Social-Emotional Selection for Students this Week
This is a free download from Teachers Pay Teachers, online resource, that parents can print or use with a notebook to start a journal for your child to do. There are several activities to do on each page, and a calming technique is included. Practice the calming techniques with your child. When you do it with them, they place value on it. After you have practiced several techniques, ask them which ones they like and think might be helpful if they are getting upset? You then can post those techniques in an area that you use for your child to calm. This area can be called the “Calming Corner”.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Social-Emotional-Learning-Daily-Check-In-5334816
Helpful Resources for these Stay-at-Home Times
Breakfast and Lunch
Some public schools are providing drive thru/grab and go breakfasts and lunches to ANY child ages 1-18. You do not need to live in the school district or attend that school to participate. There is no paperwork or sign up. Please see below for the link to information and current list of locations.
Shawnee Mission Schools Grab and Go information (10:30-11:30 while meals last)
Click Here:
Shawnee Mission Schools Grab & Go
Olathe Grab and Go Information
Click Here:
Olathe Schools Grab & Go
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
All food pantries are open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. There are no income guidelines to access the food pantry. You just need an ID.
Case management for other financial help is by phone appointment. Please call 913-433-2100, and they will direct you to the correct center.
Catholic Charities Service Centers
Overland Park office: 9806 West 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212. Phone: 913-384-6608
Olathe Office: 333 East Poplar,Olathe, KS 66061. Phone: 913-782-4077
HTS Homebound Ministry
During this time, some families cannot get to the store safely because they are sick, quarantined, at-risk, elderly, single-parents or just need extra- assistance. Holy Trinity has a new ministry that will help those who need someone to go to the grocery store or pharmacy for them. Volunteers are also calling and checking in with those who are homebound and isolated. If you are in need of grocery runs, medicine pick- ups or prayers, please call Mac at 763-213-5147. She will coordinate with a volunteer to help you.
Please take care of yourselves and your family,
Kathleen Feist, LMSW
“Rejoice in hope, endure affliction, and persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12
CLASSROOM CORNER
Holy Trinity’s YouTube channel for Masses
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFO1HQS9NqocP8fwMXhM4DA/feed
Livestreamed events on channel. You can watch these recorded after the event too.
Friday Stations of the Cross - 7:00
Saturday Mass - 4:00
Sunday Mass - 5:00
Holy Trinity’s Bulletin
https://htlenexa.org/bulletins
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFO1HQS9NqocP8fwMXhM4DA/feed
Livestreamed events on channel. You can watch these recorded after the event too.
Friday Stations of the Cross - 7:00
Saturday Mass - 4:00
Sunday Mass - 5:00
Holy Trinity’s Bulletin
https://htlenexa.org/bulletins
Opportunities to Volunteer
Homebound Ministry needs volunteers to run errands and check-in with HTS Homebound. If you are available, please email Mac at MNeal@htlenexa.org
St. Mary’s Kitchen needs volunteers to make and pack ten sack lunches on April 15th. Please see HT Bulletin for specific information, and email Mick Kelley at mgk@outlook.com if you can commit.
St. Mary’s Kitchen needs volunteers to make and pack ten sack lunches on April 15th. Please see HT Bulletin for specific information, and email Mick Kelley at mgk@outlook.com if you can commit.
