Thank you Lord for giving me

The brand new year ahead

Help me live the way I should

As each new day I tread.

Give me gentle wisdom

That I might help a friend

Give me strength and courage

So a shoulder I might lend.

The year ahead is empty

Help me fill it with good things

Each new day filled with joy

And the happiness it brings.

Please give the leaders of our world

A courage born of peace

That they might lead us gently

And all the fighting cease.

Please give to all upon this earth A heart that's filled with love A gentle happy way to live

With Your blessings from above.

NEW YEAR'S PRAYER BY CHARLOTTE ANSELMO PRAYER LIST

The children pray every morning for the people on our prayer list. Please

join your prayer with ours for:

Beatrice Rocha, Bryce Kalas, Kent LasKares, Krystan Dawson, Sidney White, Jim Hillebert, Rosalie Cruz, Tim Fluke, Virginia Ramos, Joe Frederick,

Anne Reif, Greg Grafton, Jim Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Mary Brown, Karen Mead, Aubrey Edds, Jim DeBacker, Rolenda Valdivia, Mirsina Fluke, Katie Cline, Sandy Fluke, Pat Hanrahan, Bill

Campbell, Juanita Hedges, Myra Liles, Mike LaFountaine, Kenny Sanford, Anna Chavez, Mark Meier, Aneesa Elizabeth, Becky Shirey, Mackenzie Edds, MK, Catherine Miller, Lydia

Schmidt, Andy Piazza, and Mackenzie

Mapes.

May we at Mater Dei Catholic School, work to imitate Jesus as we grow in

wisdom, age, and grace.

The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th and Thursday, January 1st

January 2015 Parent Newsletter

Website: materdeischool.org . E-mail: materdei@materdeischool.org . Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School—Topeka

“Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.”

MATER DEI CATHOLIC SCHOOL 934 SW Clay St.

Topeka, Kansas 66606

Phone: 233-1727

NATIVITY OF THE LORD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)

December 24th - 4:00 pm at MDA; 6:00 pm at MDHN; 10:00 pm at MDA

December 25th - 9:00 am at MDHN

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)

December 31st - 5:30 pm at MDA; 7:00 pm MDHN

January 1st - 9:00 am at MDHN

Loving God, You are the giver of all we possess, the source of all of our blessings. We thank and praise you. Thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to set boundaries for them, and yet encourage them to explore. Give us the strength and courage to treat each day as a fresh start. May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness. May their ears hear your voice. May their eyes see your presence in all things. May their lips proclaim your word. May their hearts be your dwelling place. May their hands do works of charity. May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. Amen.

PARENT’S PRAYER

Sending warm wishes to you and your family during this Christmas Season.

May your home be blessed with love and happiness.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From the teachers and staff of Mater Dei Catholic School

From all of us,

to all of you….

A very Merry Christmas

and a happy and healthy

New Year!!

2014-15 Student Council

Thank you

Thank you for outstanding participation in the Gifting Tree, Children’s Christmas Sale and Helping Hands Humane service project.

Thank you Deb Schmitz and Brenda Simons for hosting the Hour of Code.

Thank you for all the Christmas snacks and goodies sent to the teachers & staff of Mater Dei.

Thank you Kevin Calvin and Andy Saldivar for signing up to be our WatchD.O.G.S. during the

month of December.

Thank you for choosing Mater Dei Catholic School for your student(s).

Hayden Booster Club Pancake Feed

Sunday, January 18, 2015

8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Hayden High School Cafeteria

$5 in advance/$7 at the door

Advance tickets may be

purchased from Mrs. Heath in the

Mater Dei Catholic School office.

MATER DEI PARISH MANNA PROGRAM

You can purchase Manna by calling the Parish Office at 232-7744 or stopping by the Parish Office during business hours (9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Monday through Friday). We

appreciate everyone’s support of the Manna Program.

On December 31st, watch for the Mater Dei Catholic School’s full

page advertisement in the Topeka Capital Journal!!

Saturday

January 24

Sunday

January 25

Monday

January 26

Tuesday

January 27

Wednesday

January 28

Thursday

January 29

Friday

January 30

CSW Kickoff

Mass

Chili Feed

Video Premiere

Day of Prayer

Mass with

Archbishop

Naumann

Day of Service

Jump Rope for

Heart

Teacher

Appreciation

Day

Student

Appreciation

Day

MVP Day

Mass

Noon Dismissal

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART CAMPAIGN

On January 27th, Mater Dei students will participate in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart. With a $5 donation, students will earn Splatter Quacky and lanyard. Students can bring in donations to school or donate online. The online donation option will be set up by

January 5th. Thank you for your support. Feel free to contact Ms. Valdivia at 233-1727 or valdiviaa@materdeischool.org.

All are invited to join us for the

Catholic Schools Week Mass.

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: MDHN

Chili feed, Video Premiere and Scholastic Bookfair to follow at

Mater Dei School.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SCHEDULE Inspiring Our Future, Celebrating Our Traditions

Scholastic Book Fair ~ Saturday in the gym; Monday - Friday in the Library

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

2

3

4 5

Classes Resume

6 8:00 am - Gr. 1-8 Mass Faculty 5:30 pm PTO Board Meeting

7

8

9 8:00 am - All School Mass 8W

10 Confirmation Retreat for 8th graders

11 Confirmation Retreat for 8th graders

12

13 8:00 am - Gr. 1-8 Mass 5R

5:30 pm School Council PMR

14

6:00 pm Title I Parent Night

15 Spirit Day

16 8:00 am - All School Mass 7K

17

18 Knights of Columbus Breakfast Hayden Booster Club Pancake Feed Hayden Cafeteria 8 am to 1 pm

19 No School

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Attention 2nd Grade Parents First Reconciliation/First Communion Meeting for

Parents only

20 8:00 am - Gr. 1-8 Mass 4F

21

22 23 8:00 am - All School Mass 6G

24 Catholic School

Week Kick-off * Mass * Chili Feed * Book Fair *Video Premiere

25

26 9:30 am Mass with Archbishop Hayden

27 Jump Rope for Heart

28 29 Kansas Day

30 10:30 am - All School Mass 3B

31

Mater Dei Catholic School

January 2015 Calendar

Catholic Schools Week begins January 24th with Mass, Chili Feed, Book Fair and Video Premiere.

Day of Prayer

Teacher Appreciation Day

Student Appreciation Day

MVP Day Day of Service

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 5

nuggets and nachos green beans

salsa oranges

Servers: Nicole S.; Jessica S.

6

stromboli salad

cottage cheese green beans pineapple

Servers: Madison T.; Sera T.

7

BBQ meatballs

peas/carrots buttered noodles

roll rosie applesauce

Servers: Keith T.; Sierra V.

8

sloppy joe smiles corn

mixed fruit

Servers: Kanyon A.; Rosie A.

9

deli style sandwich raw veggies baked beans

apples

Servers: Cody C.; Jordan D.

12 chicken sandwich cooked carrots

broccoli with cheese potato wedges

peaches

Servers: BreAnna D.; Santiago J.

13 burrito

CCQ/salsa tortilla chips

peas mixed fruit

Servers: Nicholas K.; Emily M.

14 pizza sticks

salad corn

pears

Servers: Alex M.; Mason P.

15 meatball sub sandwich

smiles raw veggies

apples

Servers: Aidan R.; William S.

16 mac & cheese

smokies cooked carrots

broccoli roll

applesauce

Servers: Kelsey S.; Kate S.

19

No School

MLK Day

20 cheeseburger

smiles baked beans raw veggies

oranges

Servers: J.T. T.; John W.

21 Italian pasta bake

salad garlic bread

grapes

Servers: James W.; James B.

22 chicken fried steak

mash potatoes gravy rolls

green beans pistachio salad

Servers: Maya B.; Ryan C.

23 chicken strips

broccoli cooked carrots

rice fruit

Servers: Casey C.; Elijah C.

26

teriyaki chicken rice

green beans broccoli & carrots mandarin oranges

Servers: Clare E.; Cecilia F.

27

chicken noodle soup crackers

veggies & dip cinnamon rolls

fruit

Servers: Jaylan F.; Madeline G.

28

hot dogs smiles

raw veggies fruit

pumpkin cake

Servers: Martin G.; Avery H.

29 Cook’s Choice

Kansas Day

Servers: Andrew K.; Mary M.

30

No Lunch

Noon Dismissal

February 2

nuggets and nachos green beans

salsa oranges

Servers: Cooper M.; Emily M.

February 3

BBQ meatballs peas/carrots

buttered noodles rolls

rosie applesauce

Servers: Jace O.; Salma Q.

February 4

ravioli salad

green beans garlic bread pineapples

Servers: Iysis S.; Josulyn S.

February 5

cowboy dinner corn chips

baby carrots peaches

Servers: Olivia S.; Kayla S.

February 6

deli style sandwich peppers

cucumbers potato wedges

grapes

Servers: Ethan S.; Erick T.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is subject to change without notice.

1/2 pint of 1% white, chocolate skim, and strawberry skim offered with each lunch.

Mater Dei Catholic School Lunch Menu

January 2015