Please see below for an update from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish:
Mass Schedule at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Waterloo
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 23 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 24 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Sunday, December 24
at 5:00 p.m. with pageant
and 7:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Monday, December 25,
at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Feast of the Holy Family
Saturday, December 30 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 31 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Feast of Mary, Mother of God: New Year’s Day
Sunday, December 31 5:00 p.m.
Monday, January 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Feast of the Epiphany Regular weekend Mass times
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ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Dear Flames Families,
With each passing day, we get closer and closer to the beauty of Christmas. Each week our Advent wreath has one more candle bringing light to our world. We are taking time to enjoy the joy and excitement that is so much part of the Advent season, and the days leading up to the birth of Jesus.
We are almost there!
Angel Tree:
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for overwhelming support this year in our Angel Tree campaign. Due to the overwhelming generosity we are able to brighten the holiday for families in our community. Thank you, OLOL!
Christmas Concert:
The OLOL Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday December 21st at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall. Doors open at 12:15pm. Get ready for performances filled with holiday cheer as our students showcase their talents and spread the joy of the season.
If you plan on attending the concert, it is extremely important to please remember that due to privacy policies in our school board please do not post pictures or videos of children other than your own on any social media platforms.
We wanted to thank in advance all the staff involved in organizing this wonderful event! It is so great to be part of such a wonderful tradition!
Events This Week:
December 18th – “Hats off the the Holidays” Day (wear your favourite Christmas headgear to school)
December 19th – “Feeling Frosty” Day (wear as much white as you can to school)
December 20th – “Any and All Christmas” Day (wear anything Christmas)
December 21st – “Red & Green” Day (wear red & green to school) / Christmas Concert (pm)
December 22nd – “Let’s Get Cozy” Day (wear your coziest outfit to school)
Upcoming Important Dates:
December 25th – Christmas Break Begins
January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024
January 19th – PA Day
February 15th – Term 1 Reports
February 19th – Family Day
March 8 – 15th – March Break
March 29th – Good Friday
April 1st – Easter Monday
April 19th – PA Day
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL
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ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Dear Flames Families,
As we joyfully journey through the Advent season, our school community continues to embrace the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace, fostering a spirit of anticipation and reflection. Our school came together for a special Advent Celebration where we lit the first candle, symbolizing the theme of hope. It was a beautiful moment of unity as we set the tone for a season of anticipation and spiritual growth.
Angel Tree:
The Angel Tree is back in full force this year and we are looking for help from our OLOL School Community to help those in need. We are currently accepting gift cards that will be used to help those within our school and Church community. Gift cards can be for grocery stores, restaurants, clothing stores, etc. When your son/daughter brings in a gift card they will be able to place an ornament on our tree in the front foyer. Thank you to all who have already donated!
Christmas Concert:
The OLOL Christmas Concert is BACK! It is with great pleasure that we announce this year’s OLOL Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday December 21st at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall. Doors will open at 12:15pm. See you there!
Winter Weather:
The snow season is showing itself to be unpredictable these past weeks! We have seen glimpses of students LOVING playing in the snow. You can help them enjoy it more by making sure they have extra clothing to stay warm including boots, snow pants, mittens, and hats. It would be helpful for students to keep an extra pair of dry mittens and socks in their backpacks as well. As per our Board’s policy, when the temperature is between -20°C and -27°C students will not be outside longer than 15 minutes. When temperatures are colder than -27°C, students remain inside.
We have reminded our students of the dangers of throwing snow/ice and sliding on any icy spots/hills outside. Serious injury can often result from what is often considered ‘just good fun’ or ‘joking around’ in the snow. At school, we enforce the rule of NO SNOWBALLS being thrown at any time (imagine 375 kids throwing snowballs…). Please reinforce this important rule with your children at home. This helps us all remain safe while walking to and from school each day and playing at recess.
We share the responsibility of snow removal on and around our property. The city is responsible for our sidewalks by the road. School personnel and board contractors are responsible for pathways and the parking lot. This involves both snow clearance and salting in certain areas. Our head custodian checks the ground conditions early every morning, and salting in some areas may occur. It is always important to be careful during the winter months when walking on pathways and sidewalks.
December 12th – Perfectly Plaid Day (wear your favourite plaid to school)
December 14th – “Sweater Weather” Day (wear your favourite Christmas sweater to school)
December 18th – “Hats off the the Holidays” Day (wear your favourite Christmas headgear to school)
December 19th – “Feeling Frosty” Day (wear as much white as you can to school)
December 20th – “Any and All Christmas” Day (wear anything Christmas)
December 21st – “Red & Green” Day (wear red & green to school) / Christmas Concert (pm)
December 22nd – “Let’s Get Cozy” Day (wear your coziest outfit to school)
Upcoming Important Dates:
December 25th – Christmas Break Begins
January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024
January 19th – PA Day
February 15th – Term 1 Reports
February 19th – Family Day
March 8 – 15th – March Break
March 29th – Good Friday
April 1st – Easter Monday
April 19th – PA Day
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL
Good morning Flames,
The cookie dough orders will be ready for pick up at approximately 1:30 pm today. Please come to the front doors and give our volunteer your child’s name for pick up. A summary of your order(s) went home with your child yesterday. Families will be picking up all the orders placed under your child’s name.
Orders must be picked up by 4:00 pm and immediately refrigerated/frozen. The school cannot store orders and they must be frozen as soon as possible.
If you have a smaller order and wish for your child to bring it home (4 boxes or less), please let your child’s classroom teacher know. If another family is picking up your order, please call the school.
Delivery Day is almost here!
If you have placed an order through our Terra Cotta fundraiser an order summary will be coming home today with your child.
A few reminders regarding delivery/pick up. Delivery will take place at the school TOMORROW from 1:30pm – 4:00pm.
Thank you for your continued support.
Good afternoon,
Delivery Day is almost here!
A few reminders regarding delivery/pick up. Delivery/pick-up will take place at the school WEDNESDAY from 1:30pm – 4:00pm.
Thank you for your continued support.
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ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Good afternoon Flames,
Today is the first Sunday of Advent a time when we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Each Monday, we will light one candle in our Advent wreath to help us count down the four weeks of Advent. The first candle is the candle of HOPE. The lighting of the candle is not a passive act. It reminds us that we, too, are the light, as Jesus said in Matthew 5:14. We can shine a light in dark places by providing kind gestures or kind words to those in need. Over the next four weeks, we will prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
THIS IS WHY WE ARE HERE
Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
December’s Catholic Graduate Expectation focuses on being a Caring Family Member. A Caring Family Member gives witness to Catholic social teachings by promoting peace, and respect for all.
Being a caring family member means I CARE!
Because I care, I pray for all my families, and I will live my life like Jesus! How will you be a caring family member for those you love and those you care about this month, and always? How are you going to change your life for the better this Advent season?
Deep Learning Transferable Skill: Learning Partnerships
Transferable skills are the skills and attributes that students need in order to thrive in the modern world. Based on international research, the Ontario Ministry of Education has defined seven important categories of transferable skills – sometimes referred to as “competencies” – that will help students navigate the world of work and meet with success in the future.
During the month of December, as Catholics we will show transferable skills through active collaboration, not just with our classmates and teachers but also with community organizations like our parish church, and even with individuals from the global community. It’s about tackling real-world challenges together, participating in engaging activities, and exchanging ideas.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Need to Call the Main Office?
Looking to report any of the following:
Please contact Mrs. Pingos in the office by pressing “1” for attendance or “0” for the main office.
Terra Cotta Delivery Day
Delivery Day is almost here! All order summaries were sent home with student sellers yesterday. A few reminders regarding delivery/pick up.
Delivery will take place at the school on WEDNESDAY from 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Is Your Child Feeling Sick?
Cold and flu season is certainly upon us. If your child is feeling sick, they should not attend school to prevent transmission to others.
Students should not attend school if they have the following symptoms that are not related to other conditions:
After being sick:
Thank you in advance for your continued support in keeping sick children at home to help stop the spread of viruses.
Let’s Celebrate in December!
December 11th – Perfectly Plaid Day (wear your favourite plaid to school)
December 14th – “Sweater Weather” Day (wear your favourite Christmas sweater to school)
December 18th – “Hats off the the Holidays” Day (wear your favourite Christmas headgear to school)
December 19th – “Feeling Frosty” Day (wear as much white as you can to school)
December 20th – “Any and All Christmas” Day (wear anything Christmas)
December 21st – “Red & Green” Day (wear red & green to school) / Christmas Concert (pm)
December 22nd – “Let’s Get Cozy” Day (wear your coziest outfit to school)
Upcoming Important Dates:
December 25th – Christmas Break Begins
January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024
January 19th – PA Day
February 15th – Term 1 Reports
February 19th – Family Day
March 8 – 15th – March Break
March 29th – Good Friday
April 1st – Easter Monday
April 19th – PA Day
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL
Good afternoon Flames families,
This year at OLOL we are continuing our Angel Tree tradition . Our Christmas tree in the front foyer is looking a little bare and we need your help to decorate it! From December 1st to December 20th, we will be collecting gift cards to assist those in need within our School and Church community. When a student brings in a gift card they will be invited to choose an ornament to place on our tree (one ornament per gift card).
If you would like to participate, we ask that cards be a minimum of $5 and to places your family visit frequently (grocery stores, restaurants, Walmart, Conestoga Mall). This will help brighten everyone’s Christmas spirit, especially those in need.
Thank you for continued support,
The OLOL staff
Good morning Flames,
We would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG thank you to all who were able to support OLOL our Christmas Terra Cotta Fundraiser. We are excited to announce that we made a profit of $2352! All profits will be allocated to student needs in the school.
A few reminders regarding delivery/pick up:
Delivery will take place at the school on December 6th from 1:30pm-4:00pm:
Thank you for your continued support,
The OLOL Staff
