Heart Beat Weekly Online Newsletter

Thank you, parents, for helping with our successful testing week last week. Appointments were kept to a minimum and everyone looked well rested. There is no doubt that the morning routine at home helps set the tone for the whole day at school. On the playground, I regularly ask the students "Are you having fun on your tests?" (a little tongue in cheek!). Almost all students responded with an "Oh yes, Mr. Pulchny." That is Music to my ears!

Thanks as well for helping to check your child's uniform every morning. Generally speaking, the students are wearing their uniform responsibly, neatly and respectfully. It's all a work in progress. The new routines, including the Thursday Morning Mass, are working well this year, and I thank you very much for your support. It's so nice to see many of you attend Mass along with all the children. The Music Spirit Team is also doing a fantastic job with leading us in song. Thursdays are becoming the highlight of my week. Our Student Council is working
hard to ensure that the morning assemblies are prayerful and an effective start to the day. Children learn responsibility and courteousness at an early age primarily through the example set by their peers and parents.

SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS:

As mentioned last week, our facilities received some needed improvements over the summer. Much of the work and time was donated "at cost" and we thank the following vendors very much:

HVA/C -- Allied Air Conditioning
General Contractor -- Cribari Construction
Electrician -- West Valley Electric
Painting -- BJowers Paining
Flooring -- The Carpet Center
Plumbing -- Greg Lane Plumbing
Roofing -- Statewide Roofing
Sanitizers & Eco-aware products -- Total Quality
Maintenance (The Turley Family)
Windows-- Mission Glass

Next week is One Heart Week and next Friday (October 2nd) is a school holiday for the students. The math teachers will be attending a math in-service all day and the rest will be working on our accreditation
self study document.

Have a nice week!
Tom Pulchny

School Directory 2009-2010

The school directory for 2009-2010 will be emailed tomorrow, Wednesday September 23, 2009. The directory will not be printed this year as the school is going green with many of our school documents.

Innisbrook Sale

Still need to shop? Wrap it up...

All in one place with Innisbrook.com! 50% profit to our school!

Orders can be placed on EZ Order or turned in UNTIL: September 28th

If you have already placed an order...thank you! Sell $200 per student. Earn fundraising hours on sales over $300! The funds we raise support many programs that benefit our school and your student each and every day.

It's EZ and only takes a few minutes.
1.Log onto www.Innisbrook.com & select EZ ORDER.
2.   Enter OUR SCHOOL #: 103420.
3.   Follow the EZ steps to enter your orders.
4.   Print a voucher to return to school with your payment.
5.   Need assistance, contact Innisbrook at 1-877-525-5608.

Thank you for your Continued Support!
Sincerely, Anita Ratra (408) 838-7735 / aratra@comcast.net

Picture Day: Thursday October 1, 2009

Parents don't forget that your students will be taking their school pictures on Thursday October 1, 2009. A reminder for picture day went home today in the Tuesday envelope. Next week you will recieve an order form for school pictures in the Tuesday envelope.

Students remember to brush your teeth, wash your face, and comb your hair. Young ladies in Grades 5-8, please do not wear makeup.

Lunch News

Dear Sacred Heart Parents,

"Lettuce" re-introduce ourselves. We are Los Gatos Impromptu, three mothers committed to offering healthy and tasty lunches to local private schools. After serving the Bay Area for 19 years we have the experience and knowledge that is needed to provide for your children. Our dishes are child AND parent approved. Unlike most of our competitors our food is cooked fresh daily on site in your Sacred Heart kitchen by mothers just like you, who understand the importance of healthy, tasty, food.

NEWS BLAST.............

FIRST, we have made a few exciting changes to our program this year to better suit your needs! Lunches served on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays will now be ordered online. Please access our website at www.impromptucatering.com , click onto the Sacred Heart Saratoga link and follow the instructions. You will be asked for the school code which is 120impshcsca. Payment is by credit card or by check made payable to Los Gatos Impromptu and mailed to 148 Calle Larga, Los Gatos, Ca. 95032 . Checks are NO LONGER sent to the school office. Ordering for the month of October begins on Tuesday, Sept. 22.and will close down at 6:00pm on Sunday, October 4th. You have 12 days to go online and place your order. If you have a question or a problem, please contact us by e-mail @ impromptulg@aol.com or call us at 408 605 1777.

SECOND, we are SO excited to offer you DINNERS. Impromptu will offer 3 "Signature Dinners" weekly which includes a salad of your choice. Each meal will serve 4-6 people. More information will follow.

Finally, we would like to thank all Sacred Heart Families for your support over the last 10 years. It's been our pleasure serving your children.

Sincerely,

Eileen Boyer, Kathy Giordano and Linda Parkinson

Kids Week
by One Heart Team
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The One Heart team has been busy planning the Family activities for the school year. During the week of September 28 through October 1 will be "One Heart Week". During this time the Saint Families will get re-acquainted, and new students will be placed with their Saint Families.

The week's activities are outlined below:

Monday, September 28 - Scavenger Hunt and a cold treat after the hunt.
Tuesday, September 29 - Mrs. Foehr will be discussing "Sportsmanship" in an assembly format. Some kids will help by performing skits, etc.
Wednesday, September 30 - Each class will take one period to read a story about anti-bullying and/or do an activity that deals with anti-bullying.
Thursday, October 1 - The students will be sitting together in Family Groups at Mass. Donuts will be shared at the lunch tables after Church.
At lunch time, the students will "Mix-It-Up"(eat with a new friend from any grade). The One Heart Team is looking forward to another rewarding year.

Sports News

All the uniforms are out and I'm working on our team game/practice schedules. I should have them out to you 9/23 or 9/24. When you get them disregard the old ones! The 1st games start 9/29!

Alumni News: Wow, 3 SH alums were mentioned in the high school VB write up on 9/17--Shannon Fleming, hitter for Mitty, scholarship to UC Irvine-Joan Caloiaro (06 Formico) setter for Mitty, scholarship to USF-Marianne Gera, middle blocker for St Francis. Mitty is ranked #1 in the country and St Francis is ranked #2 in the bay area.

Go Mustangs! Have a great week, Sandy

Message from the School Office

NO MEDICATIONS FROM HOME WILL BE DISPENSED WITHOUT A WRITTEN MEDICAL CONSENT FROM ATTACHED. Please see link http://school.sacredheartsaratoga.org/school/forms/medication-consent-log.pdf or go to the school website under 'miscellaneous forms'. This is for your child's safety.

Faith Formation
by Patrick DeLorenzo

Take Alrene and Pony

MST

The Music Spirit Team is doing a great job. Mrs.Wyant is very excited about all the potential for this group. So if you are still interested please join MST at lunch time on Wednesdays. If it is a short Wednesday the MST will gather from 12:30-1:10 pm in front of the church for lunch and rehearsal. The MST has the full practice Wednesday nights in the church from 7-8 pm for all those in grades 3-8. Don't miss this opportunity to give back to God the musical gifts He has given you! Questions call Mrs.Wyant at 408-867-4103.

Bible Study Communion

When: Starting Thursday, October 8
Time: 9 am, right after the school Mass
Where: Parish Center
Who: All are welcomed
Topic: The Uniqueness of John's Gospel: The Message

If you have never studied the Bible I guarantee that you will find it fascinating. We are studying John's Gospel and why it is so unique. Patrick DeLorenzo will lead a 30 minute lecture, followed by some life application to God's Word, followed by time of sharing and questions. The class will take place in the Parish Center from 9-10:30 am. Please come with a Bible and if you do not have one Patrick will make some recommendations on Thursday before you purchase one. For more info call Patrick at the Faith Formation office at 408-867-1530

Grade 2 and Grade 8 Parents Please Note:

Grade 2 Parent/Child Reconciliation Meeting
Sunday, October 18 (10:15-11:30), Geary Hall

Grade 8 Parent/Child Confirmation Meeting
Sunday, October 18 (3:30-5:00), Geary Hall followed by Blessing of Candidates at 5pm Mass.

Christian Living

Happenings in Christian Living:

The school supply outreach recipients, Hubbard Elementary School in Alum Rock were overwhelmed with gratitude. Recently the San Jose School district had made deep cuts to their classroom supplies budget. They were very grateful to receive the supplies and support of Sacred Heart School and Parish.

Did you know that we expanded our monthly collections to the Parish? The Christian Living Program is a part of the ministry group "Act as Christians in the World" within the parish. With the support of the parish and Christian Living we were able to fill a GMC Tahoe with school supplies. Thank you to Trudi Dionne-Reid and her sons, Robert and Kyle for sorting and delivering them.

This past Wednesday a carload of eighth graders and I took a field trip after school to work at Sacred Heart Community Services. We hung clothing on hangers, sorted and replenished the racks where SHCS clients choose gently worn items for their family members. The students agree that this service opportunity is not only fun but a rewarding way to earn their service hours. Thank you to Shannon Carte, Madison Miller and Christian Corrales for sharing your time and energy doing this crucial ministry work.

Did you also know that during all third Sunday Mass celebrations gently used clothing, shoes, blankets and jackets are collected by the Parish to be delivered to SHCS? What a convenient way to share the outgrown clothing that we would have to drive to South San Jose to donate! The collection spot is located to left of the portico right outside the Church doors.

We're off to a great year with junior high and primary grade representatives that have boundless energy. The possibilities are endless. We are working on providing a clearing house with contacts and opportunities for families to share their time, talent and treasure with the greater community. We will send the information to you once we've compiled the non-profit list and have it approved.

Our October monthly Christian Living and "Act as Christians in the World" Ministry Outreach is Goodwill Industries. Sacred Heart Parish will serve as a collection site the first weekend of October. A trailer will be parked on the premises from Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 30th through Sunday Oct. 4, 2009.

Here's what they will accept:

Gently used washed or dry-cleaned clothing, shoes, jackets, coats

Children's games and toys that have all the pieces, sports equipment, books and multimedia

Ewaste - electronics which include: monitors, computer hard drives, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice - wired or wireless, speakers, cords, cables

Recycle cell phones, ink and toner cartridges

Kitchen items, gadgets, plates, cups, coffee pots, bedding, lamps, vcr/dvd media

Here's what they cannot accept:

Mattresses and pillows, large appliances; washers, dryers, office furniture

Auto parts, car seats, snow skis, pianos or organs

Gas powered garden tools, camping equipment containing gas, oil or butane, fish tanks.

Hazardous waste, batteries, newspaper, magazines

Thank you for your generous support of our stewardship effort..

Kathy Lambert

Saint of the Day: September 23, 2009
Padre Pio of Pietreclina

In one of the largest such ceremonies in history, Pope John Paul II canonized Padre Pio of Pietrelcina on June 16, 2002. It was the 45th canonization ceremony in Pope John Paul's pontificate. More than 300,000 people braved blistering heat as they filled St. Peter's Square and nearby streets. They heard the Holy Father praise the new saint for his prayer and charity. "This is the most concrete synthesis of Padre Pio's teaching," said the pope. He also stressed Padre Pio's witness to the power of suffering. If accepted with love, the Holy Father stressed, such suffering can lead to "a privileged path of sanctity."

Born Francesco Forgione, Padre Pio grew up in a family of farmers in southern Italy. Twice (1898-1903 and 1910-17) his father worked in Jamaica, New York, to provide the family income. At the age of 15, Francesco joined the Capuchins and took the name of Pio. He was ordained in 1910 and was drafted during World War I. After he was discovered to have tuberculosis, he was discharged. In 1917 he was assigned to the friary in San Giovanni Rotondo, 75 miles from the city of Bari on the Adriatic.

Padre Pio saw Jesus in all the sick and suffering. At his urging, a fine hospital was built on nearby Mount Gargano. The idea arose in 1940; a committee began to collect money. Ground was broken in 1946. Building the hospital was a technical wonder because of the difficulty of getting water there and of hauling up the building supplies. This "House for the Alleviation of Suffering" has 350 beds. A number of people have reported cures they believe were received through the intercession of Padre Pio.

Those who assisted at his Masses came away edified; several curiosity seekers were deeply moved. Like St. Francis, Padre Pio sometimes had his habit torn or cut by souvenir hunters. One of Padre Pio's sufferings was that unscrupulous people several times circulated prophecies that they claimed originated from him. He never made prophecies about world events and never gave an opinion on matters that he felt belonged to Church authorities to decide. He died on September 23, 1968, and was beatified in 1999.

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