Crusader Monthly
Most Holy Trinity Catholic School December 2023
Knights of Columbus Essay Contest Winners
Five Most Holy Trinity. Students entered the Knights of Columbus. Essay Contest in October. The theme was "How Can the Catholic Church Evangelize in the Digital Age." Our five contestants all took honors, and all advanced to the city competition which will be held this month.
Our first place winners were Andre Silva in eighth grade and Arissa Marin in sixth grade. Andre and Arissa both received a certificate and a $50 cash prize.
Our runner ups were Lennon Lorilla and Ean Valenciano in eighth grade, and Iliana Nieto in sixth grade. Lennon, Ean and Iliana also received certificates and a $10 cash prize. Congratulations to all our winners; everyone here at Most Holy Trinity is very proud of you!
Christmas Posada / Posada Navideña
We are going to have a different format for our Christmas posada this year. Our classes have paired up and each group will have their own posada, which will be performed at our Christmas Craft Fair on December 9th and 10th. This is the schedule for the event
• Saturday, December 9th after 5:00 PM mass- Grades 2,3,4
• Sunday December 10th, after 8:00 AM Mass- 1st and 5th grade
• Sunday, December 10th 10:00 AM- Pre-K and 8th
• Sunday December 10th, after 10:00 AM Mass- 3K and 7th grade
• Sunday December 10th, after 12:00 PM Mass- Kindergarten and 6th grade
We want our children who are performing after masses to go to that mass in costume. We will begin the posada outside in front of the church after mass. The posada will end in Father Tom Hall. Your child’s teacher will provide more information as the time grows closer. We look forward to this event, we hope you enjoy it!
Este año vamos a tener un formato diferente para nuestra posada navideña. Nuestras clases se han emparejado y cada grupo tendrá su propia posada, la cual se presentará en nuestra Feria de Artesanía Navideña los días 9 y 10 de diciembre. Este es el cronograma del evento.
- Sábado 9 de diciembre después de la misa de las 5:00 p.m. - Grados 2,3,4
- Domingo 10 de diciembre, después de la misa de 8:00 a. m. - 1.° y 5.° grado
- Domingo 10 de diciembre 10:00 AM- Pre-K y 8vo
- Domingo 10 de diciembre, después de la Misa de las 10:00 a.m. - 3K y 7mo grado
- Domingo 10 de diciembre, después de la misa de las 12:00 p.m. - Kindergarten y 6to grado
Christmas Craft Fair & Gift Basket Raffle / Feria de Artesanía Navideña y Rifa
Our 8th grade students and parents will also be hosting our Christmas Craft Fair.
- We have close to 20 vendors who will be set up in Father Tom Hall selling different items.
- Our eighth grade class will be selling menudo on Sunday. We will also be selling smoked turkey legs. All proceeds from food sale will go towards the 8th grades gift to the school.
Also, as part of this event our Room Parents will be raffling holiday gift baskets with different themes. They will be contacting you for donation of a small gift to include in a basket. Please be as generous as your means allow. Tickets will go on sale the week of December 4th
- Tenemos cerca de 20 vendedores que se instalarán en Father Tom Hall vendiendo diferentes artículos.
- Nuestra clase de octavo grado venderá menudo el domingo. También venderemos muslos de pavo ahumados. Todos los ingresos de la venta de alimentos se destinarán a la donación de octavo grado a la escuela.
Baby Jesus Shower
We will have a special “Baby Jesus Shower” Tuesday December 19th to benefit Guiding Star Crisis Pregnancy Center here in El Paso. We are collecting items for newborns, including diapers, blankets, bottles, pacifiers, clothes and other items that newborns need. These items will be donated to guiding star, who provides free care to women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Everyone who donates will be allowed to wear free dress pass on this day. Please be as generous as your means allow, thank you!
Tendremos un “Baby Jesus Shower” especial el martes 19 de diciembre en beneficio del Centro de Embarazo en Crisis Guiding Star aquí en El Paso. Estamos recolectando artículos para recién nacidos, incluidos pañales, mantas, biberones, chupetes, ropa y otros artículos que los recién nacidos necesitan. Estos artículos serán donados a Guiding Star, que brinda atención gratuita a mujeres que atraviesan embarazos críticos. Todos los que donen podrán usar un pase de vestimenta gratuito ese día. Por favor sea tan generoso como sus medios lo permitan, ¡gracias!
December Events / Eventos de diciembre
Other December Events
- Go Crusaders! We are now registering for basketball. Students in grades four through eight are eligible to play. The team fee is $50. A physical is required for those students who did not play volleyball. A parent permission is also required. Please see Coach Correa at lunchtime if you would like to play.
- Free Flu Shots will be given in Father Tom Hall Wednesday, December 6th, from 8:30- 10:30 AM.
- Room Parents will meet Wednesday, December 6th at 6 PM.
- Friday, December 8th, is The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of obligation. We will have school mass that day at 8:15 AM
- Crusader Christmas Store- Our Crusader Christmas Store will be open in the library from December 11th through December 15th. Mrs. Vass has a large variety of affordable gifts to choose from. On Monday all students will be allowed to visit the store. Beginning Tuesday, students with money may visit the store during the day with their teachers’ permission
- We will be honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe with flowers, music and prayer on Tuesday, December 12th. We are asking all students to bring flowers to honor the Virgin.
- We will have early release on Tuesday, December 19th at 1 PM. NO AFTERCARE TODAY; CAFETERIA CLOSEZD TODAY DUE TO CLASS PARTIES
- Christmas Eve Family Mass- Most Holy Trinity will have a family mass 5:00 PM Christmas Eve at the church. Our school choirs have been invited to provide music. We invite all of you to join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus!
- Christmas Holidays for students and teachers will be December 20th through January 2nd .
- The Office will be closed December 20th-Jnauary 2nd. The office will be open regular hours Wednesday, January 3rd .
- Teachers will have Inservice and preparation Wednesday, January 3rd ; school will resume Thursday, January 4th.
Alumni Mass
We will have our annual Alumni Mass Sunday, January 28, 2023 at 10 AM. All alumni are invited to attend. This will be a school family mass
Thank you for your continued support of our school and students!
Eventos de diciembre
diciembre 2023
- ¡Vamos, cruzados! Ahora nos estamos registrando para el baloncesto. Los estudiantes de cuarto a octavo grado son elegibles para jugar. La tarifa del equipo es de $50. Se requiere un examen físico para aquellos estudiantes que no jugaron voleibol. También se requiere el permiso de los padres. Por favor consulte al entrenador Correa a la hora del almuerzo si desea jugar.
- Se administrarán vacunas contra la gripe gratuitas en Father Tom Hall el miércoles 6 de diciembre, de 8:30 a 10:30 a.m.
- Los padres de salón se reunirán el miércoles 6 de diciembre a las 6 p. m.
- El viernes 8 de diciembre es la Fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción y es un día santo de obligación. Tendremos misa escolar ese día a las 8:15 a.m.
- Tienda de Navidad Crusader: nuestra tienda de Navidad Crusader estará abierta en la biblioteca del 11 al 15 de diciembre. La Sra. Vass tiene una gran variedad de obsequios asequibles para elegir. El lunes a todos los estudiantes se les permitirá visitar la tienda. A partir del martes, los estudiantes con dinero podrán visitar la tienda durante el día con el permiso de sus profesores.
- Honraremos a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con flores, música y oración el martes 12 de diciembre. Estamos pidiendo a todos los estudiantes que traigan flores para honrar a la Virgen.
- Tendremos salida temprana el martes 19 de diciembre a la 1 PM. NO HAY CUIDADO POSTERIOR HOY; CAFETERÍA CERRADA HOY POR FIESTAS DE CLASE
- Misa familiar de Nochebuena: Santísima Trinidad tendrá una misa familiar a las 5:00 PM Nochebuena en la iglesia. Los coros de nuestra escuela han sido invitados a proporcionar música. ¡Los invitamos a todos a unirse a nosotros para celebrar el nacimiento de Jesús!
- Las vacaciones de Navidad para estudiantes y profesores serán del 20 de diciembre al 2 de enero.
- La Oficina estará cerrada del 20 de diciembre al 2 de enero. La oficina estará abierta en horario regular el miércoles 3 de enero.
- Los maestros tendrán capacitación y capacitación el miércoles 3 de enero; la escuela se reanudará el jueves 4 de enero.
Misa de antiguos alumnos
Tendremos nuestra Misa anual de Antiguos Alumnos el domingo 28 de enero de 2023 a las 10 a.m. Todos los antiguos alumnos están invitados a asistir. Esta será una misa familiar escolar.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestra escuela y a nuestros estudiantes!
Happy Birthday! / ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
Happy birthday to our Crusaders celebrating their birthdays this month:
¡Feliz cumpleaños a nuestros Crusaders que celebran cumpleaños este mes!
Antonio Loya, 6th Grade, December 1st
Tristan Martinez, 3rd Grade, December 2nd
Angel Ramirez, 4th Grade, December 3rd
Sebastian Vizcarra, 2nd Grade,December 8th
Brianna Marin, 1st Grade, December 10th
Noah Campos, 5th Grade, December 10th
Lennon Lorilla, 8th GRade, Decemebr 11th
Camila Lopez, 7th Grade, December 12th
Lindaly Aviles, 5th Grade, December 17th
Camille Gonzalez, Pre-K, December 20th
MInnette Estrada, Pre-K, December 20th
Lucas Campos, 7th Grade, December 27th
We hope you enjoy your special day, God bless you always!
Esperamos que disfrutes de tu día especial, ¡Dios te bendiga siempre!
Celebrate Your Birthday with 8th Grade! / ¡Celebra tu cumpleaños con 8vo grado!
Celebrate Your Birthday with 8th Grade!
8th grade is selling birthday baskets for $15. The basket includes a balloon and your child's favorite drinks and snacks. 8th Grade students will deliver your child's basket to the classroom on his/her special day. To order a basket, please call Ceci in the office, 915-751-2566
El octavo grado está vendiendo canastas de cumpleaños por $15. La canasta incluye un globo y las bebidas y snacks favoritos de tu hijo. Los estudiantes de 8º grado entregarán la canasta de su hijo al salón de clases en su día especial. Para pedir una canasta, llame a Ceci en la oficina, 915-751-2566
Please Pray for...
… Ms. Mary Montelongo, grandmother of Isabella Montelongo (2nd)
…. Mrs. Patricia Estrada, mother of Joshua (2nd), Yahel (K) and Yahir (4K) Martinez
… Mr. Charles Vass, husband of Mrs. Vass
… Jaelynn Oguete, MHT 2nd Grade student
… Mrs. Eva Nava, mother of Alejandro (8th) and Miguel Nava (5th)
… Gustavo Amaya, grandfather of Gennavieve (7th), Rosabelle (5th) and Diana Yzaguirre (1st) and Christopher Peralta (PK)
... Marco Carreno, the brother of James Carreno (1st) and Julian Rojas (6th)
... Irene Carrasco, co-worker of Diane Garcia, room parent.
Please submit your prayer intentions. We will keep your intentions up for one month at a time. You may resubmit them as often as needed.
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