LA SALLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Website: http://www.lasalle.pvt.k12.ia.us Holy Cross Center 870-2405 October 12, 2017 Issue 8 “WHEREVER I AM, GOD IS”

One of the most important things we can do to share our faith with our children is to participate in weekend Mass.

Pastorate Mass Schedule Rickardsville Balltown Holy Cross Luxemburg

4:00 Saturday 6:00 Saturday 8:00 Sunday 10:00 Sunday

Readings for this weekend: Isaiah 25:6-10A, Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20, Matthew 22:1-14 “Many are invited, but few are chosen.ʼ” Please see the Family Message from Father Diehm to help prepare your family to participate more fully in the weekend Mass.

No School Friday, 10/13 due to teacher in-service. 5th/6th Grade Field Trip On Monday, 10/16, they will be attending the performance of “Janet’s Planet” at the Heritage Center at the University of Dubuque. Parent Teacher Conferences for 1st & 2nd Grade will be Tuesday, 10/17 and Thursday, 10/19. If you did not receive your assigned conference time please contact Carol. Grandparents’ Day We look forward to welcoming grandparents on Friday, 10/20. We’ll begin with Mass at 8:30 am. Following Mass there will be light refreshments in the school gym. Students will perform a song or two and then invite their grandparents to help with an art project. We’ll conclude our morning by creating a living rosary in the school gym. We will be finished at about 11:00 am. Parent Teacher Conferences for PK, K, 3rd – 6th Grade will be Tuesday, 10/24 and Thursday, 10/26. Assigned conference times will be sent home next week. Save the Date Great Gobble Galore vendor fair and family fun night will be held at La Salle Catholic School on Friday, 11/17. Vendor fair from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Start your Christmas shopping and enjoy a great evening. If you are an independent seller of a product you believe in, or know someone who is, and would like a relaxed, fun setting to tell friends about your product, this is the event you are looking for. Please contact Roberta Smith at 563-599-2649 for more information.

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LA SALLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Website: http://www.lasalle.pvt.k12.ia.us Holy Cross Center 870-2405 October 12, 2017 Issue 8 “WHEREVER I AM, GOD IS” Thank You to the Holy Cross/NBV Fire Department for their donation to our kitchen. A new microwave was purchased. Thank you also, to the firefighters and EMTs for hosting La Salle students on a tour of the fire station and equipment. They patiently explained how the equipment and tools are used and demonstrated splints and backboards. They talked about fire safety and using a fire extinguisher simulator, gave students a chance to handle a fire extinguisher. The fire department gave each student a hat, pencil, and fire prevention and safety information/coloring book. We greatly appreciate the work of the fire department in teaching fire prevention and safety. We recognize how fortunate our community is to have a knowledgeable and skilled fire department. Thank You to the donors who participated in our latest blood drive. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center states, “Because of your 21 donations, your blood drive provided up to 84 products for patients in need. Thank you for joining in our mission to help save lives!” Tax Credit Too Good to be True? Not at all. If you file an Iowa Income Tax Return, your contributions to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO) receive a 65% tax credit. That means for every $1000 you donate, you receive an Iowa income tax credit of $650, which reduces your Iowa tax liability by $650. In addition, the entire amount of your gift qualifies for federal deductibility. And that gift you made? It helps make a Catholic school education affordable for every child, regardless of their families’ financial situation. It really is that simple. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more. 100 Club Supper Holy Cross Parish’s 100 Club Supper will be held Sunday, Oct 15th. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm with supper beginning at 6:45. If you do not get contacted and are interested in attending, you can purchase tickets from Kevin & Kelly Neumann, Loras & Julie Kruse, Andy & Corey Kelly, Dave & Lisa Errthum, or Jeff & Melissa Domeyer. If you are unable to attend but would still like the meal, takeouts are available. Holy Cross/North Buena Vista Fire Dept. Raffle Sunday, 10/22 – open house at the fire station in Holy Cross will begin at 9:00 am. Refreshments and donuts will be served. The raffle drawing will begin at 10:00 am. Mercy Air Care 3 helicopter will be landing around 11:00 am and there will also be an auto extrication demonstration. Come out and show your support of our volunteers who are there for you. The Family Life Office at the Archdiocese of Dubuque serves as a resource to parishes in the area of ministry to families. The office provides a variety of programs for couples preparing for marriage, for married couples, and for families. The office also creates a monthly newsletter that offers information on a wide range of topics. The October newsletter has suggestions for praying the rosary with young children and links to an article about the Catholic origins of Halloween. A link to the newsletter can be found on the school website or by clicking http://mailchi.mp/6add42062fb7/family-matters-newsletter-september-edition-57799. Dubuque County Library Holy Cross Branch Monday, 10/16 NoveList Workshop at 5:30 pm. Wednesday, 10/18, come meet local children’s author, Barbara Streif, at 5:30 pm. Halloween Hoot at Western Dubuque High School Saturday, 10/21, beginning at 3:00 pm. Carnival for kids of all ages, hay rides, witches kitchen, and haunted house. Costume contest and WD Show Choir performance at 8:00 pm. Trick or Treat in Holy Cross and Luxemburg will be Tuesday, 10/31 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Balltown is Sunday, 10/29 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Rickardsville is Sunday, 10/29 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Sherrill is Sunday, 10/29 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

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LA SALLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Website: http://www.lasalle.pvt.k12.ia.us Holy Cross Center 870-2405 October 12, 2017 Issue 8 “WHEREVER I AM, GOD IS”

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