Monday, December 4, 2023 Morning Announcements

 

OUR LADY ACADEMY MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, December 4, 2023 

Good Morning OLA!    Today is Monday, December 4, 2023.  

Please stand for our morning prayer as we remember that we are in the presence of God.  

 

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

 

Our Father, Who art in heaven Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 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. 

Birthdays

Celebrating birthdays over the weekend were Laney Fletcher and Aubrey Canzoneri.  Happy “Belated” Birthday Laney and Aubrey! 

Jesse Tree

Yesterday marked the New Year in the Liturgical Calendar.  The Church year begins by celebrating Advent – a time of waiting and preparing our hearts to welcome Jesus Christ so that we can walk with him and live as his disciples. 

Today we will begin our celebration with the lighting and decorating of the Jesse Tree.  Each day we will add two ornaments to our tree. 

Scripture says, "A root shall spring forth from the stump of Jesse, and a branch out of its roots."  This is where the Jesse tree gets its name.  It tells the story of the Old Testament covenants leading up to the birth of Christ. Each day we will add an ornament to the leafless tree as we journey through 4000 years of history leading to the birth of Christ. 

Our first two ornaments represent creation and the fall of man. In Genesis, we read, “God created man in his own image. In God’s image, he created him: male and female he created them.  And God blessed them.”  Man and woman are the pinnacle of God’s creation, and each of us is made to reveal a part of the heart of the Father to the world. To do that, we must be in relationship with God and know his heart and his word.  In Genesis 2, Adam and Eve fall short of fulfilling their vocation.  The serpent deceived them.  Sickness and death entered the world.  This was the first sin. Thankfully, in his infinite wisdom, love, and mercy, God already had a plan to save us! 

Sometimes it's hard for us to be patient.  Advent reminds us that God has a plan, and sometimes those plans take a while to fall into place.  May we learn patience and trust in God during this Advent Season. 

This Thursday, campus ministry and the choir will be traveling to Dunbar Village to sing Christmas Carols with the elders.  We would love for you to join us!  Please see Mrs. Mayer or Marley Kinniburgh for details. 

What are you doing to prepare for Advent?  You are invited to join in a bible study with the Blessed Virgin Mary during lunchtime.  See Mrs. Mayer for details and to sign up. 

Important Messages

National Honor Society is having a drive for the Open Door Coalition. Bring any small household items, such as cleaning supplies, towels, sheets, food utensils and laundry baskets and put them on the table outside of Mrs. Gelpi's door. This counts as service for National Honor Society members.  

Service Hours

St. Clare Church is hosting a babysitting service for parents on Saturday, December 9th after the 5:30 mass and is looking for girls who need service hours that would be able to help on this day.  They will have a Christmas movie and other fun things to do.   There is a sign up on Mrs. Mayers door, please sign-up ASAP.  

OLA Sports

Congratulations to the sailing team for placing 3rd at the Sugar Bowl Regatta held in New Orleans over the weekend. Sailing for our team were: Ruston Breisacher, Karoline Burroughs, Lane Burroughs, Aidan Castle, Michael Dawley, Jonah Grumme, Emma Harris, Kade Johnston, Landon Newton, Jack Timberlake, and Tristan Wagner. Great job sailing team! 

Monday: Junior high basketball at 4:30 and 5:30.
Tuesday: JV/V soccer at Sacred Heart, Varsity at 5:30 and JV to follow.  Varsity basketball at Picayune at 6:00.  Golf banquet at 3:45 in the student resource center.
Wednesday: Junior high soccer at home (OLA) vs. picayune at 5:30.  Volleyball banquet at 6:00 in the Commons.
Thursday: Varsity basketball at home vs. Vancleave at 4:30.  Junior high basketball at home vs. St. Patrick at 6:00 and 7:00.
Friday: State Dance Competition in Jackson at 2:00.  - JV/Varsity soccer at home vs. St. Patrick, varsity at 5:30 and JV to follow. 

Teachers:  Please take daily attendance and also enter yours and your student’s lunch selection.   

Today’s Menu: Red Beans with Smoked Sausage over Rice and Cornbread; or Soup and Salad Bar.  Today’s soup is Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. 

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

That’s all from WOLA, have a Great DAY!