Our Lady of Peace 

School

“Rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we at Our Lady of  Peace School are called to educate the whole child in the spirit of service and compassion. We strive as a community coupled with God’s love, to inspire each child to grow spiritually and academically in a diverse and challenging world.”

It's hard to believe that the season of Advent is here.  During Advent, let us take the time to reflect on the true meaning of the season, Jesus' birth.  

Each family will be receiving an Advent Book. "Welcome Jesus!" or "The ACT of Advent."  Each book contains prayers, daily thoughts, and actions and activities. As we prepare the students at school for the birth of Jesus, these books are a beautiful way for each family to prepare at home as well.  What a lovely way to share the joy of Advent both at school and at home. This year we are going to continue with our annual Advent Project collecting for Project Renewal. Mrs. Battista, Mrs. Raleigh, and the Student Council made a beautiful "Nativity Snow Globe" that is hanging in our school lobby. For every donation,  snowflakes will be added to our snow globe. Let's make this a beautiful Christmas scene for our lobby.

Please join our school community at 9:00 am Mass on Friday, December 6th, (First Friday) Monday, December 9th,
(Feast of the Immaculate Conception) and  Friday, December 20th  (School Christmas Mass).  We are so thankful when family can join us in praying and sharing the Eucharist.

We are looking forward to our annual breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th, in the OLP gym from 9:30 am-11:30 am.   

Friday, December 13th, is our next "charity  out of uniform day." The proceeds will be donated to Mercy Medical Missions.  Dr. Karen Schneider, RSM, ( yes, she is a sister of Mercy) who founded the Mercy Medical Mission, is a graduate of OLP, Class of 1976, and Ms. Von's cousin!   Sr. Karen and her medical team travel to countries such as Kenya, Guyana, Haiti, and Nigeria to perform much-needed surgeries for needy children. The students will be receiving copies of her newsletters to show them how Sr. Karen is changing the lives of so many children.

The students have been busy practicing for our Christmas entertainment.  We are looking forward to seeing family and friends at our performance on Monday, December 16th, at 9:45 am and 7:00 pm. 

During the next few hectic weeks before Christmas, let's take the time to slow down and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 

 "That cold winters' night,
 Beneath the star's light...
 ...a Little One came for the world."
                                                                                            Martin Waddell

We are…#OLPStrong #ChangeTheWorldWithKindness #EnrollEducateEnvangelize

"Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting… Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well."- Mother Teresa

God Bless,
Ms. Von Braunsberg