As we enter into the Lenten season, we follow the example of Christ, praying and fasting for forty days in the desert. It is a time to cut out distractions and refocus on what truly matters. We pray you are blessed with deep spiritual renewal in the coming weeks. In this month’s newsletter we share about a classroom party and a classroom visit. We also give an update on our plans for relocation.
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As we begin a new calendar year, we ask the Lord to shower His blessings upon you, your loved ones, and our entire Mater Dei community. We look forward to the many blessings in store for 2023! In this month’s newsletter, we share about a gift received and the gift of life. We also invite you to spread the word about our upcoming Open House.
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Blessings to you this Advent as we await with joy the coming of Christ into our hearts. It is a time of anticipation and preparation. In this month’s newsletter, we share about our own preparations at Mater Dei, including Advent traditions and a service project to assist those in need during Christmas.
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Blessings to you as we approach the Advent season—a time of joyful anticipation for the birth of Christ. In this month’s newsletter, we share about the joyful coming of Christ into the Mater Dei Chapel! We also describe our student service project and introduce our instructors, who are fostering an authentic Catholic Culture at Mater Dei.
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With joy in the Lord, we welcomed our first full 9-12th grade high school onto our campus last month! We have so much to be grateful for as we reflect on the journey of the past four years and consider the road ahead. In our first issue of Mater Dei Annunciations for the school year, we'll share about student activities in the classroom and in the community.
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Three grace-filled years in the books! We praise God for leading us once again through a successful school year. In our final issue of Mater Dei Annunciations, we recap events from the past month and share about an opportunity being explored for the future growth of Mater Dei.
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With our third year coming to a close, we are preparing for fundraisers, class trips and dinner events. Keeping the focus on academics is tricky as summer approaches, but we do our best to keep a proper balance at Mater Dei. In this month’s newsletter we share about a few end of the year activities, both academic and social.
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Spring is in the air and we see glimpses of new life and hope. In this month's newsletter we share details about our students preparing for their future after high school, our instructors preparing for the future growth of Mater Dei, and our great hope in the future of our Church in general. Thank you for your continued support of our apostolate as we grow!
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Blessings to you this Lenten season. As we pray and fast for peace in Ukraine and in the world, we are reminded to be grateful for our blessings. In this month’s newsletter, we consider the blessing of Catholic education as we discuss our literature curriculum, our service projects, and our recent open house. Thank you for your prayers and support for the many needs of our world, abroad and at home.
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It's been a busy start to the year for us academically, but it's been balanced with opportunities for fun. In this newsletter we share a glimpse into the past month for our students which includes fun in the snowbanks, fun in the kitchen and fun behind the camera. As St. Thomas Aquinas says, "It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes."
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Blessings to you in 2022! As we wrap up the joyful Christmas season, we celebrate the founding of our apostolate. Three years ago this month on the Solemnity of the Mother of God, the vision of Mater Dei was conceived and began to take shape. We are filled with gratitude as we reflect on our journey and consider the road ahead.
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Blessings to you this Advent season. As we begin a new liturgical year, we reflect on the end of the world and our own final and particular judgements. With the sudden death last week of Grace Fitzgerald, sister of Mater Dei junior and dear friend to many, we are forced to contemplate this reality in a most difficult way in our community.
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With two months behind us now, we are settled in and comfortable with the daily routine. It has been a joy to see the growth and maturity of the students in such a short time. In this newsletter we’ll give an update from the classroom and details about our recent service project. Also, thank you to everyone who attended the Rosary Walk in person or in spirit!
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After a summer of intense prayer and preparation, we are so grateful to open our doors for year three. We look forward to new blessings and new beginnings as we continue on this grace-filled journey, guided by the Holy Spirit. In our first newsletter of the school year we share what the students have been up to the past month and we invite you to participate in two upcoming events.
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Year two is in the books! We are grateful and blessed as we head into summer and begin preparations for year three. In our final May/June edition of Mater Dei Annunciations for the school year, we'll share about the busy days leading up to summer break, including a recap of two events: our recent virtual benefit event and our first annual Mater Dei in the Night for the students.
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Happy Easter! We are filled with joy as we contemplate the resurrection of Our Lord. It is a lasting joy as described by St. Josemaria Escriva who said "Easter is a time of joy - a joy not confined to this period of the liturgical year, but to be found really and fully in the Christian's heart". Our hearts are full.
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Blessings to you this Lenten season! Remember our Lent from last year? As we recall the suffering endured from the lockdowns and deprivation of the sacraments and Holy Mass, we are reminded of how quickly the things we take for granted can be withdrawn from us. This teaches us to be always grateful for gifts of the Lord, lest they be taken away.
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With the negative double-digit temps, it's hard to believe spring is just around the corner. As we anticipate warmer weather and melting snow, we can look forward to the life and growth that comes along with spring. In this month's newsletter we'll share about student life, life in the womb, and life in our local Church, all of which are experiencing growth at this time, despite the frigid temperatures.
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Blessings to you this Christmas season and new year! As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we also commemorate the conception of our apostolate two years ago this month on the Solemnity of the Mother of God. Only through the grace of God and the intercession of His Mother could we have survived the launch of our program through the infamous year of 2020.
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