Dear OLGC School Families,Next week we will begin the Lenten Season with an All School Mass on Ash Wednesday. This 40-day period is a time of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The OLGC School Staff will have fun feasting on “Fat Tuesday” with a Pączki party; as well as looking forward to growing in faith this Lenten Season. On Tuesday, we will prepare our hearts and minds for Lent with a Reconciliation and prayer service. Our staff will also have the opportunity to participate in Bishop Robert Barron’s study of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues. This will be a weekly study to identify the spiritual blocks that inhibit our flourishing in relationship with God and one another. Lastly, our staff will be receiving Bishop Barron’s daily Lenten Gospel reflections.In partnership with our staff Lenten study, you may consider a family virtue study. Each family member can identify a virtue in which to grow and make a daily effort to strengthen this virtue. This is familiar to your children because at OLGC, we practice virtuous behavior and through our Leader in Me initiative have discovered that every action of ours reinforces a habit and our habits form who we are. Through God’s divine grace, may our identified virtue become part of our spiritual armor and allow the light of Christ to shine in our world! Reflecting on and living out the virtues is a great way to prepare your children for Lent! Students will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation at school this Lenten season. We are grateful to Fr. Michael, Fr. Dave, and Fr. Anthony for their dedication and commitment to offering life-changing encounters with Jesus for our school. For your own personal journey this Lent, please consider attending the Parish Penance Service on Tuesday, March 10th from 12:00-2:00 PM or 7:00-9:00 PM. Jesus is calling you to experience His mercy through Reconciliation this Lenten season! May God use this season of Lent to transform your hearts with gratitude, patience, strength, and peace. The school staff will be praying for your family and welcomes your prayers. We are blessed to be on the Lenten journey with your family. I humbly ask for your prayers as I attend the AOD Principal Retreat this week in Grand Rapids. The retreat is centered around the topics of Christ's call to servant leadership and apostolic boldness. The retreat will lead us into prayer, worship, reflection, and activities all with the goal of understanding in a more profound way the paradox of the Christian life: to be both a leader and a follower of Jesus Christ. I look forward to time in prayer as well as time to grow in faith and collaborate with fellow principals. In Christ,Melissa Hunt, Principal

Resources used by the OLGC School Staff:Lenten Staff Study: https://www.wordonfire.org/study-programs/seven-deadly-sins/Lenten Gospel Reflections: https://bishopbarronbooks.com/lentbooks2020 Additional Resources:Dynamic Catholic Best Lent Ever: https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-everFamily Resources for Lent: http://www.catholicfamilyfaith.org/lent.htmlFamily Resource to Teach Virtues: https://www.twl4parents.com/raising-catholic-kids-who-live-the-virtues/

OLGC Mission Statement: “We exist to offer a life-changing encounter with Jesus and equip leaders to transform the culture.”

WEEK AT A GLANCE

CRUSADER CONNECTION for the week of February 24th through February 28th

Monday, February 24th • Soda Float Fundraiser during lunch $2.00 each

Tuesday, February 25th • 7:15 Mass in chapel

• Soda Float Fundraiser during lunch $2.00 each • 11:30 Student Run Credit Union - library • School volunteers for Rotating Shelter

Wednesday, February 26th • 9:30 All School Mass - Ash Wednesday - church • NO Leadership Assembly • 8:00-9:30 Used Uniform Closet Opens! School Basement • School volunteers for Rotating ShelterThursday, February 27th

• NO AM PCCS BUSES• 7:30 Walking Rosary• 8:00-9:30 Used Uniform Closet - School Basement• Confessions• 1:00-2:30 Leader in Me Parent Book Study - Heineman Home• 3:10-4:00 Chess Club

Friday, February 28th• 7:15 Mass in chapel• 8:00-9:30 Used Uniform Closet - School Basement• 10:00-2:30 Gr. 1 Hands On Museum - students in full uniform• Confessions• 6:00-8:00 Skate Night - Riverside Arena

PCCS BUSSING CHANGE

THERE WILL BE NO PCCS BUSES ON MARCH 10TH

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2nd gr. Mid-Year Check-ins: March 2nd, 5th, or 9th, 5:30-7:00 in the church social halls. Visit First Reconciliation & First Communion – OLGC Parish Plymouth to register. Once on the page, scroll down and look right under LINKS.

6th Gr. Parent & Candidate Confirmation Retreat: March 14th. Visit Holy Confirmation – OLGC Parish Plymouth for registration links and information. Once on the page, scroll down and look under News & Announcements.

1st Gr. Pre-Sacramental Retreat: March 28th, 10-11:30am or 12:30-2:00pm. Visit First Reconciliation & First Communion – OLGC Parish Plymouth to register. Scroll down and look under LINKS.

Confirmation Service Corner: Quotes from Confirmation students and what they learned from serving others:

• I learned that every act of service no matter how big or small can impact those in need, and sometimes just knowing they are cared about matters most.

• I learned that giving feels way better than receiving.• I learned that all kids don’t have it the same and that …

some people grow up without a family of parents to look up to. [I learned] that there is good in everyone.

Questions regarding Sacramental events? Contact Ann Grobbel, Sacramental Coordinator, at grobbela@olgcparish.net or 453-0326, ext. 232.

Attention ALL OLGC Moms! Brave Enough –

Women’s Bible StudyGetting Over Our Fears,

Flaws, and Failures to Live Bold and Free

Begins March 6, 20208:30 - 10:00 am

at the Parish HouseClasses are:3/6, 3/13, 3/27

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29

No registration required.Bring your Bible -

Study Guide will be available to purchase.

Contact Pam Peper atpeper5287@aol.com

Lenten Prayer for Transformation by Dynamic Catholic

Loving Father, I invite you into my life todayand make myself available to you.Help me to become the-best-version-of-myselfby seeking your will and becoming a living exampleof your love in the world.Open my heart to the areas of my life that need to changein order for me to carry out the missionand experience the joy you have imagined for my life.Inspire me to live the Catholic faithin ways that are dynamic and engaging.Show me how to best get involved in the life of my parish.Make our community hungry for best practicesand continuous learning.Give me courage when I am afraid,hope when I am discouraged,and clarity in times of decision.Teach me to enjoy uncertainty and lead your Churchto become all you imagined it would befor the people of our times. Amen.

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Dear Parents,We need your help in the lunchroom and on the playground! This is a wonderful opportunity for D.O.V.E.S. hours!Please sign up using the signup genius link below for March.

K- 8th Grade Catholic School Scholarships:

wo At $500 EachComplete and print K – 8 Catholic

School scholarship application.IMPORTANT: Student must be a member of Catholic Vantage Financial to be eligible for scholarship. Parents can open accounts for minors inour office or online.

https://www.mycvf.org/scholarship/ The K-8 and High School scholarships will be awarded by random drawing. All scholarship funds will be paid directly to the Catholic School listed on the application on behalf of the student by check for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Applicants must meet the following qualifications and are subject to the following conditions:

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements:1. Student must be a primary member with a minimum $5 savings account

balance.2. Limit one scholarship application per student. Student family can only

receive one Catholic Vantage Financial Scholarship.3. Applicants must be attending or accepted into a Catholic School

(Kindergarten – 8th Grade or High School). Check will be made payable to the school.

4. A completed application is required.5. Catholic Vantage Financial employees, elected or appointed officials of

this Credit Union, and their immediate families are ineligible to apply. Immediate family is defined as parent, spouse, sibling, and children.

6. Applications must be received by March 2, 2020.7. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 20, 2020 and asked to

attend the credit union’s annual meeting on March 25, 2020.8. Failure to maintain your status at the Catholic School will result in

cancellation of scholarship award and any remaining funds will be returned to the Credit Union and not redistributed.

All applications will be reviewed for accuracy.

Scholarship decisions will be final. Recipients will be notified by March 20, 2020. Parents / Guardians / Recipients agree to have student’s picture and name featured in Catholic Vantage Financial advertising and media releases and attend the credit union’s annual meeting on March 25, 2020.

QUESTIONS: Please call (734) 432-0212 Ext 210

Twice a month, students can participate in OLGC’s Student Credit Union! Create a student credit union

account with Catholic Vantage Financial at: https://www.mycvf.org/student-run-credit-unions/

March Playground/Recess Sign Up

March Lunchroom Sign Up

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Volunteers Needed!OLGC is welcoming the Rotating Shelter in February and could use help from OLGC Parish School families. There are many volunteer opportunities, morning and evening slots on both Tuesday, February 25th and Wednesday, February 26th.

This opportunity allows us to put into practice the Corporal Works of Mercy. We are fortunate to have moments in our lives when we can help those who cannot help themselves. Please prayerfully discern the service you are able to provide.

Below are the links for the Rotating Shelter:

-Tuesday 2/25: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0a48aba82da7fe3-rotating4 -Wednesday, 2/26 https://bit.ly/2QIWNFx-Tuesday 2/25: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0a48aba82da7fe3-rotating4

-To donate food: https://bit.ly/2QgXlDq-To donate “Other Things”: http://bit.ly/2tkGxma

Thank you in advance for your help in allowing the OLGC Parish to provide this important service.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Miller at kt_3811@hotmail.com

*Volunteers are required to attend one of the volunteer meetings scheduled on Thursday,

February 6th from 1 – 2:30pm or 7 – 8:30 pm in the Social Hall. If you have a conflict with

these times, please contact Katie Miller.

Join the winning tradition of the

Our Lady of Good CounselTRACK & FIELD TEAM

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!• We welcome boys and girls in grades 4-8...no running experience required!• Track is a wonderful opportunity to run competitively and a great way to improve your performance in football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, etc.• We need Field event participants too – long jumpers, high jumpers & shot putters.• Open to members of Our Lady of Good Counsel and surrounding parishes.• Season runs from March 9 – May 16.• We welcome Dual Sport Athletes – we offer a flexible practice schedule to accommodate dual sport athletes.

Questions? Please email olgctrack@yahoo.com

Needed!

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Cold and Flu Reminders!Cold and Flu season is upon us! Our main goal this season is to keep our students as healthy as possible. We cannot do this without help from all parents and caretakers.The following are some reminders about illness and your students:

• Students that have a fever above 98.6 degrees MUST STAY HOME. Students cannot return until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication.

• If a student has a fever, vomiting or frequent diarrhea before coming to school in the morning, please keep them home. This will help minimize spreading illnesses to others.

• Washing hands is the best way to prevent the spread of cold and flu.

• Cover coughs and sneezes. Try coughing and sneezing into your arm instead of your hands.

• Please notifiy the school office when your child will be absent and also sick with any communicable illnesses such as strep throat, pink eye, influenza, etc. The absence line is 734-453-3620.

Thank you for your help in keeping our schools healthy and ready to learn!

Parent Leadership Team Open Positions for the

2020-2021 School Year

Open positions for 2020-2021 include President and Vice President as well as Secretary (shadowing for 2020-2021) and Treasurer (shadowing for 2020-2021).

The Parent Leadership Team oversees the Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC). The mission of the Parent Leadership Team is to support and enhance the experience for our students both academically and spiritually through fundraising and volunteer opportunities uniting families and staff to serve our parish school while transforming the culture. The Parent Leadership Team members oversee subcommittees and alignment to our school mission, promote the school as joyful missionary disciples, offer input on school policy areas and administrative decisions, and remain focused on the school’s vision and continuous improvement.

Please contact Mrs. Hunt at huntm@olgcparish.net if you are interested.