December 2018 Issue 4

Mater Dei Catholic School 934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas 66606 785-233-1727

Website: materdeischool.org email: materdei@materdeischool.org Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School-Topeka

Our mission: Based on the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church, in partnership with the family and parish community, Mater Dei Catholic School will provide each child the oppor-tunity to reach his or her potential and to develop the academic, technological and social skills necessary to become a lifelong learner who serves God in our community and the world.

Prayer List: Every morning the students and staff of Mater Dei Catholic School begin the day with prayer. We pray for people in need of our

prayers, especially those who are sick or in need of strength, courage, and peace to deal with daily trials and tribulations. Please join your prayer

with ours for the following:

Rose Ramos, Beatrice Rocha, Sidney White Sr., Mrs. Dana Jessup, Faye Wortman, Ron Wortman, Steve Nyswonger, Beth Wartick, Yolanda Angui-ano, Dontez Guzman, Baby Ollie, Donte Crable, Jose & Rebecca Mendez, Gabriel Salazar, Jim Debacker, Angie Rosebrough, Felicia Gooch, Paul Noriega, Erica Olsen, Bob Darrough, Irene Escobar, Alyssa Dinkel, Christine Henkensiefken, Tammy Bradley, Margarita Guiterrez, Guy McHenry,

Miss Greta, Chuck Seago, Denise Steele, Stephen Ijams, Steve Senne, Nadia Ali, Rosemary Adams, for our benefactors, and for our alumni.

To add someone to the prayer list call the school office or send Mrs. Hidalgo an email - hidalgon@materdeischool.org.

Virtue of the Month

Generosity

Willingness to share time, talent and resources with

others.

You glorify God...by the generosity of your sharing.

2 Corinthians 9:13b

Thank you to everyone who donated and to all who shared our

post to help us tell our story! We are making a commitment to

improve our library. We are planning on making iGiveCatho-

lic an annual event.

#GivingTuesday #greattobeaknight

Mrs. Hillebert

School Days Out

We understand when Mater Dei Catholic School is not in ses-

sion, you must still go to work. Mater Dei Child Care Center

provides a supervised and safe place for your school-age

child (6-11 years of age) to come and have fun.

Contact Margaret at 233-1603.

Primo Parking and Seating for the Christmas Program

Looking for a great parking spot for the Christmas Program? Here is an opportunity to have “Rock Star” parking and front row seats for the Mater Dei Christmas Program (December 18th). $1 for one ticket or $5 for six tickets Stop by the school office to

purchase and fill out the tickets for a chance to win. First two winners will receive “Rock Star” treatment. Next two winners will receive second row seating and saved parking spot.

Regional Advent Penance Service Schedule

Date Location Time

Sunday, December 9th Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church 2:00 pm

Monday, December 10th Sacred Heart Church 7:00 pm

Monday, December 10th Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 11th Christ the King Church 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 12th St. Matthew Church 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 13th Mater Dei Catholic Church MDHN 9:00 am

Thursday, December 13th Mater Dei Catholic Church MDHN 7:00 pm

Saturday, December 15th Most Pure Heart of Mary Church 9:30 am

December 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

St. Nicholas December 6

Feast of the

Immaculate Conception

December 8

St. Juan Diego December 9

Feast of Our Lady of

Guadalupe

December 12

St. Lucia

December 13

Christmas December 25

1

2 First Sunday of

Advent

3

No School School of Faith

4 8:00 am All School Mass 6th Sarah S.; Ryan S.; Katie M.

5

6

Feast of St. Nicholas

7 8:00 am All School Mass 3rd Cooper Z.; Trace B.; Maggie M.

8 Feast of the Immacu-

late Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)

9

Second Sunday

of Advent

Feast of St. Juan Diego

10 11 8:00 am All School Mass 8th Natalie H.; Ian M.; Sage A.

Gym is unavailable

due to CCS set-up

2nd Tuesday Supper at McAlister’s Deli

12

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Children’s Christmas Sale

13 Spirit Day

Advent Reconciliation Service 9:00 am MDHN (school)

7:00 pm MDHN (parish)

1:15-3:00 pm

TSCPL Adventure Mobile

14 8:00 am All School Mass 2nd Emily L.; Frankie A.; Mikayla E.

15

16

Third Sunday of

Advent

17

18 8:00 am All School Mass 5th Gabe G.; Molly M.; Alysah S.

2:00 pm Dress Rehearsal MDHN

Christmas Concert 7:00 pm MDHN

19

End of the Helping Hands Humane Socie-ty Service Project.

Noon Dismissal

8th Grade Fundraiser - Afterschool Movie

20 Christmas Break

21 Christmas Break

22

23

Fourth Sunday of

Advent

24 Christmas Break

25

Merry Christmas

26 Christmas Break

27 Christmas Break

28 Christmas Break

29

30 31 Christmas Break

January 1

Feast Days in the Month of December

Christmas Break begins at noon on Wednesday, December 19th.

Classes resume on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019.

December Menu Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3

No School School of Faith

4

nuggets ‘n nachos green beans salsa oranges

10

BBQ meatballs peas/carrots buttered noodles roll rosie applesauce

6

spaghetti salad garlic bread fruit

7

sloppy joe smiles green beans fruit

10

cheeseburger smiles raw vegetables grapes

11

chili crackers raw vegetables cinnamon rolls fruit

12

chicken patty mash potatoes gravy roll green beans or corn fruit

13

taco burger lettuce tomato peas mixed fruit

14

pizza salad corn fruit

17

macaroni and cheese smokies cooked carrots broccoli roll applesauce

18

corn dogs smiles raw veggies apples

19

Noon Dismissal No Lunch Christmas Break begins

20

No School Christmas Break

21

No School Christmas Break

24

No School Christmas Break

25

Merry Christmas

26

No School Christmas Break

27

No School Christmas Break

28

No School Christmas Break

31

No School Christmas Break

1

No School Christmas Break

2

No School Christmas Break

3

cowboy dinner corn chips baby carrots fruit

Servers/Cross Guards: Eli T.; Ethan B.

4

deli style sandwich raw vegetables baked beans fruit

Servers/Cross Guards: Eli T.; Ethan B.

Menu is subject to change without notice. A 1/2 pint of 1% white, chocolate skim, and strawberry skim are

offered with each lunch.

NOTE: Students serving lunch are also responsible for sidewalk cross guards duty that day. Time: 3:10 to 3:30 p.m. Parents, thank you for your patience as your child fulfills their crossing guards responsibility.

Servers/Cross Guards: Josiah T.; Makayla T.

Servers/Cross Guards: Natalie H.; Sarah S.

Servers/Cross Guards: Alexis K.; Autumn L.

Servers/Cross Guards: Elijah J.; Miranda T.

Servers/Cross Guards: Catherine D.; Morgan S.

Servers/Cross Guards: Andy S.; Ryan S.

Cross Guards: Eli T.; Ethan B.

Servers/Cross Guards: Natalie H.; Sarah S.

Servers/Cross Guards: Jailah F.; Hannah S.

Servers/Cross Guards: Henry H.; Danielle S.

Servers/Cross Guards: Trey F.; Hannah Sz.

Servers/Cross Guards: Need Cross Guards

Angelo - “Santa is Coming to Town” (sung by “The Boss) Izzy - “Little Drummer Boy” Taylor - “Carol of the Bells” Jacob - “Jingle Bell Rock” Natalie - “All I Want for Christmas is You” Hannah & Katyanna - “White Christ-mas” Makayla - “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” Mary - “Hark! The Angels Sing” Sophia - “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Darian - “Oh, Holy Night” Jozelle - “Feliz Navidad” Collin, Lauren, & Ethan - “Jingle Bells” Avren - “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Rein-deer” Nevaeh - “Snow” Nick - “The Christmas Song”

As Christmas carols fill the air with joy and merriment, we wish you a joyous Advent season as we prepare for our Savior’s birth.

4th Annual Sweet Shoppe Sponsored by the Mater Dei Altar Society

Saturday, December 8th Location: Mater Dei Gym Time: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations of candies and baked goods will be accepted Friday, De-cember 7th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 8th from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. This year, the Altar Society is hosting a Soup Dinner from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Dinner menu will offer a variety of soups, crackers, rolls and a drink for a free-will donation. All are invited. If you have any questions, please contact

Jodi Spindler at 785-640-8734.

Jump Rope for Heart

February 13

Please show your support by doing business with or saying thanks to the following businesses for their gener-ous donations to Mater Dei Catholic School.

Brookwood Dillons Thank you for the school supplies and holiday decorations.

Thank you for school supplies.

To Patty and Kevin Nocktonick for their generous donations of gift cards to Dillons for our families of

need.

Thank you for cleaning our American flag.

335 SW Macvicar Ave. Thank you for your donations of school supplies.

805 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS Thank you for donation of office furniture and

supplies for MakerSpace.

Do things for people not because

of who they are or what they do in

return, but because of who you are. ~St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

For it is in giving

that we receive. ~St. Francis of Assisi

8th Grade Fundraiser

Afterschool Movie

Wednesday, December 19th

See next week’s Week-at-a-Glance

newsletter for more information and

permission slip.

Students and staff members of the

Homework Room were asked,

“What is your favorite Christmas

song?

The House of Saint Francis and Kindergarten Christmas Service Project Helping Hands Humane Society Began Monday, November 26th Ends Wednesday, December 19th For the Animals Dog Treats (small, chewy types preferred)

Dog & Cat toys (rope toys, toy mice, etc.)

Slip leads

Pet carriers (new or gently used)

Collars & leashes

Poop bags

Rabbit, Hamster, & other small pet food

Towel (new or gently used)

Scoop-able cat litter

Gift cards to Wal-mart, Target, or PetSmart

Training Supplies Applesauce Peanut butter Meat flavored baby food Canned tuna

Miscellaneous AA and C batteries Empty toilet paper rolls Lint rollers Buckets and sponges

For a complete list please visit www.hhhstopeka.org

PTO Upcoming Second Tuesday Suppers:

Please join us for our Second Tuesday Suppers! This is a monthly opportunity for our school and parish community to get together, to make a little money

for the school, and to have a break from cooking!

Thank you for supporting our Second Tuesday Suppers.

December 11 McAlister’s Deli

January 8 Chipotle

Children’s Christmas Sale Wednesday, December 12th Preparation and set-up will begin Tuesday, Decem-ber 11th at 8:00 a.m. Please let the school office know if you are planning to eat lunch on this day. Wednesday, December 12th - “Shopping Buddies” please check-in by 8:00 a.m. for instructions. Christmas Shopping Buddies must be in compli-ance with Virtus Training. Please contact Jamie Andrews if you are able to assist. Call or text phone number - 785-221-1560 . Email: jlandrews07@gmail.co

Thursday, December 13th School - 9:00 a.m. MDHN Parish - 7:00 p.m. MDHN

Come join us as we cele-brate our Savior’s birth at our annual Children’s Christ-mas Program on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the MDHN Church.

Gifting Tree

Permission slips for the Gifting Tree are located in-side the office or page 6 of this newsletter. Please fill one out and show the office which tag or tags you have. (There is a little paper-work that the office will com-plete on the form.) Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness this Christmas season.