STM/HSA Weekly Update for February 8, 2016

February 7, 2016

STM/HSA Board Meeting - Tuesday Feb 9

7:30 - 9:00 PM in the Lower School Library
Click here for the agenda

Ash Wednesday - February 10

Late Arrival: 9:15 - 9:40 AM
School Mass at 10:00 AM

Upcoming Events and Activities

St. Mary Magdalene Annual Chess Tournament

Does your son or daughter enjoy playing Chess? If so, then he or she will love taking part in the St. Mary Magdalene Chess Challenge on Saturday, March 5th! We would like to invite all kids in grades K-8 who play Chess to this annual Chess Tournament. The kids do not have to be part of STM Chess Club to participate. Opening ceremony and pairing posted at 8:30-9:00am and awards at approximately 2:15pm.

Please contact Amy Ascher at jaaa1@msn.com for additional details no later than 15-Feb.

Middle School Dance - Friday February 26

Crowning of Mary

We will celebrate the Crowning of Mary on Wednesday, May 4th at 8:30. At this time, we are asking for help in organizing the event. Anyone who is interested in serving on the committee can contact Sarah Donovan at sarah.beth.donovan@gmail.com. If you are skilled in publicity, leading/coordinating music and ceremony flow, or general organization, please help!!
There will be many smaller ways to get involved. Here is a link to the Sign-up Genius for these: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904094EA5A96-stmcrowning

Calling all STM Moms!!

Our parish will be hosting the Faces of Mercy 2016 Catholic Conference 4 Moms on Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Join us as we experience God's mercy in our lives and learn to live His Mercy with others. Check it out at http://www.catholicconference4moms.com.
For more information, email Whitney Pencina at wpencina@gmail.com

25th Annual STM Auction Gala - March 4 at The Carolina Inn

Purchase your tickets @ www.bidpal.net/stm25thgala
Visit often to see new items: www.bidpal.net/stm25thgala
For more information, contact: stmhsa.auction@gmail.com

Child care options during STM Spring Break

For those in the Chapel Hill / Carrboro area, a STM School parent has recommended Chapel Hill Gymnastics, which has camp March 28 - April 1 (there is no coverage for March 24 & 25). Visit http://www.chapelhillgymnastics.com/camps.html for more information.

If someone has information for Spring Break care options in Durham, please send a note to comm@stmhsa.org so that we can pass it along.