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Blueletter – February 27th, 2009

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Dear Families:

TOP 50 DAY:
To Celebrate our being named one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the country, we are giving the students a day off, next Friday, March 6th. Enjoy a family day together! And thanks to everyone, especially the students, who help make our school so great!
To recap —- NO SCHOOL NEXT FRIDAY, March 6th.

CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS:
D!!!! $52,000 SCHOLARSHIP!!!! University of Dallas, Dallas TX
N!!! $20,000 SCHOLARSHIP!!! Ave Marie University, Naples, FL

WASC – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need some helpers who can help plan HOSPITALITY for the Visiting Team. This involves coordination of snacks, meals, etc. Please call Miss L to volunteer.

CULTURAL NIGHT OUT – High School students will have a terrific cultural experience next Thursday as they dress up for an elegant dinner in Westlake Village then enjoy a glorious Broadway Classic by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

WEBSITE - Please take a look at the “new look” on our website. Also, check out the wonderful video on the home page – we made this a few years ago when we were building this campus. Yet, the essentials of who we are and why we are such a special place amidst the myriad options for schooling is made abundantly clear. Thanks Juan & Ciriana and Mr. R!

THANKS Student Council and Yearbook Committees for a WONDERFUL FAMILY DANCE. Thanks also to Mrs. H for all her organizational efforts and to Mr. R for another evening of the best dance music in the region!

MEMORIAL MASS for J L - this Saturday, February 28th at 11:00 AM, St. Sebastian’s.

BASKETBALL – COACH’s CORNER: PLAYOFF TIME!!!
MIDDLE SCHOOL – @ UCMS – Girls – Tues. March 3rd, 3:15: Boys – Thur. March 5th, 3:30 PM

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Tuesday night the Crusaders came through a tough pre-playoff test with flying colors. First they blitzed the Nads early and held them off late for a 55-44 victory. The Crusaders opened up a 13-0 lead in the first, stretching the lead to 19 points at the half. The Nads wittled it to 10, but Z hit two 3s and 6 straight free throws to seal the deal. Z finished with 28 pts. (11 for 14 on free throws). Brother L had 5 assists to go with 7 pts., while M contributed 10 pts and 6 rebs.
An hour later, they showed no fatigue and no mercy to Rob’s Team, winning 61-32. In a game that was never close, G dominated with 28 pts, 13 rebs., and 3 steals. Z contributed 14 pts., 7 rebs. And 4 assists, while P joined the double-digit club with 12 pts. The Crusaders, who will have the top seed in the playoffs, hope to finish undefeated – one more game Thursday night! Late update….Last Night the Crusaders Won!!! Finished the Season UNDEFEATED.

The Saints had a tough loss to one of the league’s top seeds, the CAVS. Led by team captain J, all players on the roster scored. O had 13 points, including 3 three-pointers. J provided superb defense against a physically superior team, playing four periods with a “never say quit” attitude. The Saints battled hard throughout the game, but ultimately went down 61 to 28. The Saints finished their regular season last night.

PLAYOFFS!!! Come out and support your teams – wear blue!
Saints Playoff Games:

  • Sunday, March 1, 9:00 AM at Ventura High School, Poli Street Gym v. Leo’s
  • if they win…2:00 PM at Ventura High School, Poli Street Gym v. Crusaders
  • if they win again, Tuesday, March 3, 5:15 PM at Cabrillo Middle School.
  • if they win then, Saturday, March 7, 5:15 PM at Ventura High School.

Crusaders Playoff Games: (Number 1 seed in the Tournament!)

  • Sunday, March 1, 2:00 PM at Ventura High School, Poli Street Gym
  • if they win, Tuesday, March 3, 5:15 PM at Cabrillo Middle School.
  • if they win, then they are in the Championship Game, Saturday, March 7, 5:15 PM at Ventura High School.

Your teams are counting on your support!

CHARITY OPPORTUNITIES

Catholic Charities Benefit - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 14th. See Flyer.

LENTEN CHARITY DRIVE – Enclosed in today’s blue envelope are envelopes marked with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul logo. Mrs. F presented a plan to the students at assembly on Tuesday for our annual Student Lenten Charity Drive. This year we will all save our quarters, dimes or dollars in these envelopes (or bring your donations to the bucket at school, or collect your own family bucket.) After reminding us about the generosity of St. Vincent de Paul, Mrs. F gave us all some practical suggestions for how to come up with some charity money, like just tossing in some change periodically, or, (my favorite) put in that money that you would have spent on something else, like a soda pop when out to dinner. Order water and put that $1, $2 or ??? into the charity envelope.

High School Service Hours: VOLUNTEER NEEDED – Mary Health of the Sick Home in Newbury Park. High school student needed on Saturdays and Sundays from approximately 10:30 AM to Noon.

Ora Pro Nobis:
For AR, friend of the L families, who is battling a life-threatening bacterial infection. He is forty and has two young boys. For CL. For RT and JM. For an end to abortion and FOCA. For the continued grace of generous benefactors. We also commend Miss B’s sister, S, to our prayers. We pray for all those who serve our country to protect our freedom. We also thank God for all priests and religious. We pray for one another.

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