This Week at MSS

Happy Advent, everyone. I just want to share these beautiful reflections on the upcoming Advent season. Let us remember each other in prayer and in heart. Advent blessings.

An Advent Journey With St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Series Introduction 

Over the next four weeks, the Seton Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. We’ll meditate upon how she walked the path each of us must walk and learn from her what it means to cry “Maranatha! Come, Lord!” We hope you journey with us.

BY EMILY STIMPSON CHAPMAN

Every year, for four weeks, the Church remembers what it means to wait for the Savior. We do our remembering during the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest season, when leaves have fallen and northerly winds blow.

In most places, creation grows quieter in December. People retreat indoors, and animals settle in for their long winter’s sleep. Humanity being humanity, however, fills the quiet with busyness. December has most of us racing to buy gifts, decorate trees, and meet deadlines for work and school.

Into the busyness, though, the Church speaks. She invites us to slow down, turn our eyes away from to-do lists, and towards the people who waited in darkness for the coming of Christ.

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“May our presence and care to those most in need reflect the gentleness, esteem, and dignity we see reflected in the life and ministry of Jesus.” (St.Vincent de Paul)

Blessings,

Sister Regina Hlavac, Vincentian Voice

As we celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends this year, reflecting on the gifts and blessings that have been given so generously to us from our loving and creating God, we keep in prayer all those who may find it difficult to celebrate this year. And for all those that are looking for a reason to smile today, turn to our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ in the communion of saints who have gone before us and know the deep joy and meaning of THANKSGIVING. And let us give THANKS for the gift of each other, those who are our peers, friends, and family at our school. THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS…

“May our presence and care to those most in need reflect the gentleness, esteem, and dignity we see reflected in the life and ministry of Jesus.” (St.Vincent de Paul)

Blessings,

Sister Regina Hlavac, Vincentian Voice

“Trust our Lord to be your efficiency.”   (St. Vincent de Paul)

Sometimes I pride myself on my ability to “make things happen”. Remind me, God, that any success I have comes from you who are its source. Amen. Alleluia to ya.

Questions to ponder: How thankful am I for the successes that our loving and creating God gives me? Do I stop even briefly to say “THANKS…”?

“May our presence and care to those most in need reflect the gentleness, esteem, and dignity we see reflected in the life and ministry of Jesus.” (St.Vincent de Paul)

Blessings,

Sister Regina Hlavac, Vincentian Voice

Here's a quick reminder of our protocol in the event of snow, ice, and other inclement weather:

We follow Frederick County Public Schools in regards to closings, delays, and early dismissals. If FCPS is closed or delayed, we are closed or delayed. If FCPS closes early, we close early.

The only exception to this is if we are in school and FCPS is not, or if the weather up here in the mountains warrants being more cautious than the rest of the county. In those instances, we will make our own determination. WE WILL NEVER STAY OPEN IF FCPS CLOSES!

We will communicate weather events by 6am via:

•Alert message via text and automated voice call

•Alert pop-up on website

•Notice on Facebook and Instagram

Early dismissals will be communicated the same way. After School Care Pre-K - 8 will be open for 2 hours after an emergency early dismissal.

After School Care:

• If school remains in session until the usual dismissal time, but Frederick County cancels all after-school or evening activities, the After School Care Program (grades PreK-8) will close at 4:30 p.m. to allow staff and families a safe commute. Parents are asked to call the school office number 301-447-3161 by 4:00 p.m. if road conditions prevent arrival by 4:30 p.m.

This information may also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook.