Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Morning Announcements

 

OUR LADY ACADEMY MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 

Good Morning OLA!   Today is Wednesday, December 6, 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. 

Jesse Tree

Today we add ornaments to symbolize Isaac and his son, Jacob. 

Genesis 22 tells the story of God testing Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac.  God saves Abraham by sending an angel who tells Abraham, "do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me." Abraham trusted and obeyed God, and God blesses him and his descendants because of it.  Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and Isaac's willingness to lay down his life foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus, through which all people would be blessed.

Jacob dreamt of a stairway that would reach heaven.  Yahweh stood above the stairway and said to Jacob, "In you and in your offspring will all the families of the earth be blessed."  God changes the name of people in the bible to show that he is sending them on a special mission.  He changed Abram and Sarai to Abraham and Sarah.  God changes Jacob's name to Israel.  We are given a name at our Baptism, and again when we are Confirmed in the faith.  

Jacob has twelve sons and from them will descend the twelve tribes of Israel.  This is how the Jewish nation begins.  In the New Testament, Jesus will call twelve Apostles and from them the Church will begin.  

As we continue our journey through Advent, we pray for an increase in faith and that we will live as a new creation in Christ Jesus.

Important Messages

Reminder that there will be a bible study in Mrs. Mayer's room today at lunch for any 10-12 graders.  Bring your bible and your lunch!

Campus Ministry will celebrate mass and muffins again tomorrow beginning with mass at 7am in OLG church.  We will also join the choir at Dunbar Village right after school to sing Christmas Carols.  Please let Mrs. Mayer or Marley Kinniburgh know if you plan to join us.

Science National Honor Society Meeting on Thursday during lunch in the Chemistry lab.

 

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

The Carnival Association of Long Beach is hosting a “Jingle Jam” for the SVS students this Friday night from 5:30 to 9:15. They are in need of OLA students to help with this event, this is a great way to earn service hours. Please stop by the office to sign-up. 

St. Clare Church is hosting a babysitting service for parents on Saturday, December 9th after the 5:30 mass.  Please see Mrs. Mayer to sign-up.  

OLA Sports

The JV and varsity soccer teams both beat sacred heart last night! Great job girls! 

Today: 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. 

Students interested in playing softball, please sign-up ASAP.  Sign-up sheet is posted in the window of the Student Resource Lab.  Practice will start on the first day back from Christmas break, thus Jan 8, 2024. 

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

Today’s Menu: Frito Chili Pie with Choice of Toppings and Refried Beans; or Soup and Salad Bar.  Today’s soup is Loaded Baked Potato. 

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

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