Monday, November 28, 2022 Morning Announcements

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Monday, November 28, 2022

 

Good Morning OLA!   Today is Monday, November 28, 2022. 

 

Please stand for our morning prayer as we remember that we are in the presence of God as we offer our special intentions for those in need of our prayers.  

 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent, which is the beginning of the New Year in the Church. As we journey through Advent together, we will light the Advent wreath in the morning and add an ornament to our Jesse tree each day. These traditions help us remember how the Chosen People waited and prepared for the Messiah, and helps to prepare our hearts and homes for the second coming of Jesus.

 

This morning, we light one purple candle on our wreath for the first week of Advent, the week of hope.

 

We begin the Jesse tree with the stump of Jesse.  The Jesse stump represents a tree that has been so devastated that only the stump remains.  Jesse was the Son of Ohed, and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth. He was a farmer and sheep breeder in Bethlehem. He raised the sheep that would be offered in the sacrifices of the Chosen People. Jesse was also the father of King David.  But wait, says Isaiah: “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” There's hope for God's people! God plans to raise up a Savior, both tender and powerful, a promise not only to Israel but to all nations.

 

Let us pray:  All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever.  ~AMEN.  

 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

 

Please remain standing for the Pledge:

I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

 

IMPORTANT MESSAGES

Listen Up:  School Mass Tomorrow.  We DO NOT have any uniform oxfords to lend, so please remember to wear your oxfords to school tomorrow!

 

Score your Best on the Upcoming ACT Test!

 

See flyer in front office window for Mr. Mike Gemelli's Advanced Strategies for the ACT Preparation Course which will be held Monday through Thursday, December 5 - 8, 2022.  This course is a 4-night, extensive review of every aspect of the ACT with emphasis in Math.  It focuses on time management techniques, effective ways to reduce anxiety, and how to spot answers that seem correct but have a disqualifying flaw. Class size is limited to 15 students, so please call (228) 216-2791 to reserve your spot.

  

On Tuesday Dec. 6th, come celebrate the season with the band's Christmas Concert and Art Show. This will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Brother Peter Gym. The band will put on a performance of Christmas music and students from Mrs. Lawson's art classes will have their work out on display before and after the concert. Enjoy an evening of art and music with your SSC and OLA family.

 

LOST & FOUND:  Please check the table in the main hallway outside the front office.  Each week, any items left on this table will be taken to Goodwill.

 

OLA Sports

TODAY:  Junior High Basketball at Pass Middle School, 6:30.  Junior High Soccer at Poplarville Middle at 5:30.

 

That’s all from WOLA, Have a Great Day!

 

At this time, all students please stand for the daily uniform and cell phone check.