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Easter Wishes 2022

April 12, 2022 Dear Our Lady of Lourdes School Family and Friends, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 There are many Biblical references to light, showing its importance in our religious tradition: “The people who walked in great darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2); “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” (Psalm 27:1); “Let your light shine before others.” (Matthew 5:16); “I have come into the world as light.” (John 12:46), and many more. We gravitate toward the light. As children, we were afraid of darkness, wanting the light on where we slept. As adults, we yearn for the light of spring after the darkness of winter. On a dark day at the shore, we long for light to break through the clouds. When we are in a state of interior darkness, whether it is despair, confusion, or unresolved issues, we yearn for the light of clarity and peace. These are the times in our lives when we need a guiding, reassuring light to dispel our fears and confusion. We know that there is only one light that we can depend upon – the Light of Christ – unchanging and eternal. Light is always symbolic, particularly at Easter, but even more so now as we emerge with hope from the darkness of the pandemic. At the Easter Vigil, the Church uses the Easter candle to represent Christ as the light of the world. The priest proclaims “Christ our Light” and the assembly answers “Thanks be to God.” The Easter candle is lit in the darkened church and the flame lights all of the candles held by the faithful until the church is ablaze with light. The Easter Proclamation then begins. Keeping our minds and hearts on the light of Christ guides us, empowers us, saves us. The light of Christ in us –love, faith, truth – is catching and is spread to others, who give that light to still others, until all are set on fire with the love and light of Christ! At Christmas, we have the light of the star above the new-born Savior, Jesus Christ, guiding the shepherds and the Magi. At Easter, we have the light of the Risen Christ, signifying that “We shall share His victory over death and live with Him forever in God.” We have come full circle… Lyrics by Bernadette Farrell from a hymn are especially meaningful as we commemorate Holy Week: Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, Your holy people, Light for the world to see. Christ be our Light… During this sacred time, I wish you and your loved ones the blessings of Easter and may your lives always be illumined by the Light of Christ. Happy Easter! Feliz Pasqua! Sincerely, Suzanne Kaszynski Principal

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Scholastic Book Fair

April 4 - April 8th 2022 Every purchase from the Scholastic Book Fair earns rewards for our school, so please stop by and support us.

Catholic School Week 01/30/22 - 02/05/22:

Faith. Excellence. Service.

Christmas Letter from Principal Kaszynski

Middle School and High School Leadership Programs

Presentations from A Better Chance, Oliver Scholars, Prep for Prep and TEAK.

Send family home with leftovers: Tupperware Partnership

20% of OLL profits earned with go to OLL Programming Starting Oct 1st, 2021, use code OLLNYC to get 10% off orders

PSA Virtual Meeting - First of the School Year

PSA will hold their first meeting at 6:30PM in attendance will be the class parents, Principal Kaszynski and Mrs. DeCarbo. Zoom information is being emailed.

OLL Partners with Bella's Bloom for the October

25% of October 2021 sales will be donated to OLL Enter OLLNYC for the redirect code to get 10% off your order.

Archdiocese Announces Re-opening Plan

PSA Uniform Sale

Wednesday, August 25, 3pm-5pm. In front of OLL, PSA will sell lightly worn uniform basics. Join us!

Regional Superintendent Appointed

Mr. Anthony Biscione appointed the regional superintendent of Manhattan schools in the Archdiocese of New York, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Biscione has served the region as interim since June of 2020, leading the schools through a successful reopening and safe in-person instruction during the COVID-19 crisis.

Summer Assignments

Posted on each class page are the assigned math and reading for the summer, listed by grade.

Our Lady of Lourdes Offers Innovative Enrichment Programs through Partnerships

It’s a great time to join Our Lady of Lourdes School for September 2021!

Based on parent preference, students in Pre-K 4 will be instructed either in person or remotely 5 days a week. The change being respectfully requested is to add two students to the existing class of 15 in person students.