January 26, 2005
Contact: Joanne Ward
Tel: 732-562-2461

DIOCESE OF METUCHEN TO CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Catholic Schools throughout the Diocese of Metuchen are planning a variety of activities in observance of Catholic Schools Week which begins Sunday, January 30. This year’s national theme, faith in every student, summarizes the goals of a Catholic School education: building character and faith values along with an emphasis on academic excellence.

To inaugurate Catholic Schools Week, students from the Diocese’s 42 elementary and six high schools will gather at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen on Saturday at 7 p.m. for a special Liturgy. Bishop Emeritus, Edward T. Hughes, will celebrate the Mass as well as deliver the homily.

Besides the “Open Houses” planned for most schools, there are a number of events and activities planned to showcase the work of Catholic school students, to show appreciation to their teachers and families, and promote school spirit.

Below is a list happenings planned in some schools.

Bound Brook
Holy Family Academy
Feb. 5 – Open House, 9 – 11 a.m.

Colonia
St. John Vianney
Jan. 30 – Mass, 9 a.m.; Open House and continental breakfast, following Mass until noon
Feb. 1 – Family Night, 6 p.m.
Feb. 2 – Volunteer Appreciation breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
Feb. 3 - D.A.R.E. Graduation, 7 p.m.
Feb. 4 – Liturgy and Eucharistic Adoration, 8:45 a.m.

Edison
Bishop Ahr High School
Jan. 25 - Mass
Jan. 27 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 7 - 9 p.m.
Jan. 28 – Parent Teacher Conferences, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Middlesex
Our Lady of Mount Virgin
Jan. 30 – Mass, 10 a.m.; Open House and registration, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jan. 31 – Classroom visitation for prospective parents, 10 – 11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. (snow date Feb. 2); Pre-K/Nursery School visitation, 9 – 9:45 a.m. and 12:12 – 1 p.m.
Feb. 1 – Classroom visitation for current parents, 10 – 11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. (snow date Feb. 3)
Feb. 2 – Grandparents luncheon, noon – 1:45 p.m.
Feb. 3 – Talent Show to benefit victims of tsunami disaster, 7 p.m.

New Brunswick
St. Mary of Mount Virgin
Jan. 30 - Liturgy, 10 a.m., followed by a “family and friends” reception
Feb. 1 – Open House, 9 – 11 a.m.
Feb. 4 – Mass, 9:30 a.m.

Sayreville
St. Stanislaus Kostka
Jan. 30 – Liturgy, 9 a.m.; Continental breakfast, open house and registration, 10 a.m. – noon
Jan. 31 – Sports Day, athletic activities begin 9 a.m., parents are welcome to attend
Feb. 3 – Classroom Open House, 10 – 11 a.m.
Feb. 4 – Liturgy, 9 a.m., followed by Rededication Ceremony

Somerville
Immaculate Conception
Jan. 30 – Liturgy, 10:30 a.m.; Reception and tours, following Mass until 1 p.m.
Feb. 1 – Presentation and open house, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call (908) 725-6515 for a reservation
Feb. 4 – School Mass, 10:15 a.m.

South Amboy
Sacred Heart
Jan. 30 – Family Liturgy, 10 a.m., followed by breakfast; Open House, 3 – 5 p.m.
Jan. 31 – Children’s Liturgy, 8:30 a.m.; Open House, 9 – 11 a.m.; Prayer rally 1 p.m.
Feb. 1 – Math and Science Day
Feb. 2 – Teacher Appreciation Day and School Spirit Day
Feb. 3 – Patriotic Day
Feb. 4 – Ethnic food luncheon, families provide ethnic food to share their different cultural food and eat with their children; Catholic Middle School Semi-formal Dinner Dance, 7 – 11 p.m., Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue.

St. Mary
Jan. 30 – Open House, tours and registration, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Feb. 3 – Open House, tours and registration, 11 a.m. - noon

»» Visit the Catholic Schools website for more information

 

# # # The Diocese of Metuchen serves over 500,000 Catholics in Middlesex, Somerset , Hunterdon and Warren counties. The Diocese includes 108 parishes. It serves its faithful through 25 ministries that provide educational, pastoral and charitable outreach.

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