Friday Newsletter 3-6-2026

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

 

Fri-    NO SCHOOL (Tomorrow, Fri., Mar. 6)

        3D Archery Shoot 6:15 pm @ Taos     

Mon -   NO SCHOOL

Tues –  

Wed – All School Prayer Service (1/2 Ministry)

         Spelling Bee Practice 3:30-4:30 pm

          Archery practice 4:30-5:30 pm

Thur –  Scholar Bowl Trivia event - 4:00 pm

Fri –    Stations (3/4 Ministry) 2:30 pm

         $1 Dress Down Day for Uganda

           Report Cards Available

No School, Friday March 6^th and Monday March 9^th.

SHOW ME SUDS: Thank you to everyone who placed a Show-Me Suds order. If you have any questions about your order, please contact Joan Doerhofof at (573) 619-5356. Delivery is estimated to be March 15^th.

STUDENT SHOWCASE, MEET & GREET, HOME & SCHOOL MEETING! Join us on Monday, March 16 for the Showcase & Meet & Greet from 5:30 – 6:15 pm. Families are invited to visit classrooms, enjoy students’ displayed work, gather information, meet the staff, and socialize with current & potential students & their families. A light dinner will be provided from 6:00 – 6:15 pm. The final Home & School meeting of the year will begin at 6:15 pm. Remember, you get a bonus dress down pass for your child by attending the meeting.

VIP DAY: Thank you to Rachel Kempker, Sarah Adrian, and Crystal Hoover for coordinating this event through the H & S Association. It was an enjoyable morning!

YUMMY PIZZA! A Huge “Thank You” to Deacon Chet for treating the students to pizza from the Corner Market this past Thursday!! The students and staff enjoyed the treat!

OLOS SCHOOL utilizes ONLINE application & enrollment. The application/enrollment for new students & enrollment for existing students will be opened next Friday. At that time, you will need to log in to your portal & complete and submit the enrollment packet. More info. about that process will be sent home next week. Our goal is to have all existing students re-enrolled no later than April 13^th. Students will receive a bonus dress down pass for the next school year if this deadline is met.

DEMOCRACY DAY ELDON UPPER ELEMENTARY: Our 3^rd-6^th graders have been invited to attend Democracy Day on Friday, March 20^th. This is a great opportunity for our students to learn more about their government and community resources. Please find & fill out the field trip form, which can be found in today’s folder.

CANDY/TREATS NEEDED: We would love donations to help fill our Easter eggs for the students’ hunt on April 7^th. Donations can be small candy treats or other types of treats (think small carnival type prizes). Please go ahead and send in any donations as soon as they are available so that we know how much we need to purchase. Please no chocolate or anything that could melt easily. Thanks so much!

FISHING DAY AT LEPPER LAKE: Students in grades 3-8 will be fishing on April 1^st, after lunch. We have approximately 20 rods/reels (made possible through a grant from Mo. Dept. of Conservation), but if your student has their own, they should bring them. We welcome any & all parents to attend and are asking for drivers. Make plans now to join us for a fun afternoon at a beautiful lake!

BABY SHOWER PLANNED! Mrs. Groose & the Student Council are once again sponsoring our annual Baby Shower for mothers & babies in need. The planned date is Wednesday, April 8^th. More information on specific needs will be coming home later in the month, but until then, if you see items on sale or something you would like to donate, go ahead and pick it up. We appreciate your support of this important service project.

 “SLOWING DOWN TO THE SPEED OF JOY” Through the past weeks this book has been available at church and is offered as a Lenten resource for reading & study. Small groups have formed, and you are very welcome to attend any of these groups. If you are unable to attend, or can come to only a few, we have enclosed the study guide in today’s folder. Use it as you are able to enrich your Lenten prayer life & reflection time. Small Study Group meetings take place in the parish office meeting room until the end of Lent and group times are:

Sundays – after 8:00 am Mass (led by Colleen Abbott)

Wednesdays - 3:30 pm (led by Marianna Werdehausen)

Fridays – 1:00 pm – before Stations (led by Debbie Klindt)

If you need a copy of the book, you can pick one up at Church or let us know and we can send one home.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent (at 2:30 pm) all students will be attending and providing the ministry for the Stations. We invite you to attend if you are able. If you will be signing your child out afterwards, please let us know ahead of time so that they can bring their backpack along to church. All Stations will be at Church.

Schedule for Stations:

Friday, Friday, Mar.13 (3/4 Ministry) Traditional Stations

Friday, Mar. 20 (1/2 Ministry) Living Stations

Friday, Mar. 27 (K Ministry) Shadow Stations

PARISH MISSION: Join us in Eldon for a three-part Lenten Mission Teachings series led by Spencer Allen, principal of Helias Catholic High School. Scheduled for March 15–17, from 6:30–8:00 PM. The talks will explore and strengthen the foundations of Catholic faith, offering insights and practical apologetics. This series is open to all seeking to deepen their faith as they prepare for Lent.

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Ellie, Brody, Hatti, and Oli for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Monday to be added to the weekly drawing.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

March 12^th-  Scholar Bowl Trivia Night

March 16^th - Student Showcase 5:30 pm

   Home and School Meeting 6:15 pm

March 19^th  - Penance Service

March 20^th- Democracy Day (3^rd- 6^th)

March 26^th- Diocesan Spelling Bee

April 1^st-      Fishing at Lepper Lake (after lunch)

Aprill 8^th -   Baby Shower

April 9^th-     Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th Graders & parents

             at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria                      

April 22^nd – Springfield Cardinals Game

April 24^th-   Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 29^th -  1^st Reconciliation

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

May 6^th-      Vocations Day @ OLLIS (6th & 7th)

May 6^th -     Confirmation

May 8^{th -}       Last Day of School

Oct 10^th-     Fantasy Night

 

Please return your folder on Tuesday

Have a Great 4 Day Weekend!

LENTEN OBLIGATIONS:

Abstinence

All who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

Fasting

Everyone, from the celebration of their 18th birthday to their 59^th birthday, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means eating only one full meal each day. Two other partial meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent is highly recommended.

When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. These are minimal penitential practices and should not be lightly excused. If in doubt, please consult your parish priest. Other recommended forms of fasting, as regards to (adult beverages) drinks, needless television, video games, Internet use, and social entertainment, are of true spiritual value and strongly encouraged.

Almsgiving

The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a witness of fraternal charity, and an expression of Lenten conversion. Catholics are encouraged to support generously the charitable works of the whole Church: through regular stewardship to their parish and support of charities.

 Prayer

To deepen one’s love for Christ, Catholics are urged to participate in the sacramental life of the Church during Lent by attending daily Mass and frequenting the sacrament of Reconciliation.