The Rhodes Ahead

Happy 2025!

It has been so good to have 5 full days of school this week. The up and down weather will keep things interesting at school for January for sure.

As we wait in the mornings, I have been asking the students if they planned on watching the inauguration. Might be good to reflect on the significance of inauguration—a moment to celebrate new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the grace of God guiding our steps.

We already discussed the virtue of patriotism which involves paying due honor and respect to our country. We know that following the Ten Commandments will lead us to be good citizens. We should always pray for our country, as we do at most Masses during the petitions.

Inaugurations remind us of God’s call to serve with humility and love. From Christ’s baptism to the mission of His apostles, we see how every new chapter begins with a heart open to God’s will. How can your family embrace this call in your everyday life?

This might be a good time to review any goals you set after your meeting with Father Zarse.

These events can help us be pilgrims of hope during this jubilee year!!

Strength in Surrender,

Kathy Rhodes

https://archkckcs.org/csw2025

Please complete the registration above to join us during Catholic Schools Week for a presentation by Sebastian D’Amico “What is Catholic Education?" followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Jennie Punswick of the Blessed Seelos Institute. The event, will take place on January 29, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Overland Park from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2493005

Preschool at SHOJ is enrolling. Please check out the information on our website under enrollment or by clicking https://school.shoj.org/o/shoj/page/elementary. The link for the fees is https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2492055.

Tours are available. Call Angela Rockers at the school if you need more information.

It is that time of year when we will start the enrollment process. Please note that all current students are rolled into next year's enrollment and your FACT's account will collect the fees around Feb. 20. You need to notify us in advance if your plans have changed. Please email myself or Cindy if you need to change it.

It is also that time when we will be collecting names of siblings you might want to enroll. Especially those entering Kindergarten. Please go into your admin account and log in. Click the button to enroll for next year and add your additional student. As always please make sure that your information is correct and complete.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FABA62DAAF49-54166852-father

Jan. 20 No School MLK Day

Jan. 26 Catholic Schools Week Mass Kick off

Jan. 31 Half Day, 11:30 Dismissal, Cardinal Carnival

• Father/Daughter Dance 6:30 PM

Feb. 27 Save the Date - LENT Parent workshop

May 20 Last Day of School, 11:30 Dismissal

MASS & MINISTRYFoundation Stones Survey: If you haven't done so already, please complete the quarterly survey by Sunday, January 19.

Procession of Roses: On Sunday, January 26, we will host a Procession of Roses immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Sacred Heart is seeking volunteers to represent the years of life between 1973 and 2024. Click here to sign up and for more information. We pray for healing, and we pray that hearts will be opened to the sanctity of all life from conception to natural death.

MASS & MINISTRY

Feed His Lambs: Our Feed His Lambs ministry is in need of cookie donations on Friday, January 24. Please click here to sign up or for more details.

Young Adult Ministry Lead: Sacred Heart is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and creative individual to lead and grow our Young Adult Ministry for individuals aged 21-39. Click here for more details.

Valentine's Date Night: Don't miss this memorable evening with your spouse! Join us on Saturday, February 8, (date correction) 6:00 - 8:30 pm for a romantic evening designed to strengthen your relationship. The evening begins with delicious hors d’oeuvres, followed by a special couples’ Adoration and meditation session with Father Zarse, culminating in an intimate dinner for two. Limited childcare available. Click here to register.

Marriage Mini-Retreat: All married couples are invited to join us on Saturday, February 15, 9:00 am. - 3:30 pm., for a day of encouragement, insight, and practical tools on how to connect, converse and love your spouse more effectively. Confession and Mass available following the retreat at 3:30 pm. Registration materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Limited childcare available. Click here for more details and to register.

Finding Adam Finding Eve Event: Serving the Catholic young adult community (ages 18-35), this ministry is dedicated to authentic relationships and seeks to help people find love in a hook up culture. Based on Theology of the body and love and responsibility- they offer social and formational events throughout the year. Click here to learn more about an event taking place tonight in Lenexa!

EVENTS & UPDATES

Family Bingo Night: Wear your favorite football team gear! Join us tomorrow at 6:00 pm for FAMILY BINGO! We will kick off the evening with dinner and dessert before diving into our exciting BINGO games. Last chance to register so grab your tickets today!

Confession Cancellation: There will be no confessions on Wednesday, January 22 here at Sacred Heart. All other confession times are as regularly scheduled next week.

Blood Drive: Sacred Heart's next blood drive with the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is scheduled for Thursday, January 23 from Noon - 6 p.m. The blood drive will be in Meeting Rooms 1&2 and you can pre-register for a time slot by clicking here. Use parish code KCXP. Help save a life!

Why Grandparents Matter: Open to all parishioners! Dan Spencer, Founder and Director of Legacy of Faith, will be joining us on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 am to talk about the importance of grandparents. Click here for more info and to register.

Facility Master Plan Update: The Facility Master Plan Committee is excited to announce that the master plan for the entire Sacred Heart of Jesus campus is complete! Many hours of meetings and prayer went into the development of the plan...Click here for the complete update.

Save the date: Mark your calendars now for our Parish Mission on March 2 - 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. at Sacred Heart. You won't want to miss it! More details coming.

Many of you know that Dennis Uniform is no longer in business. There are many places that have our plaid. Here is one you can use. They do not have our embroidered shirts at this time. There may be a change in the logo, so until then you can wear plain burgundy shirts. Please watch for information on any transitions that may be coming.

Please know this Calendar may change.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL CALENDAR 2025-2026

Revised 1/10/25

AUGUST

6 Teachers Return

7 New Family Social 6:30

? Enrollment 4-7

13 *First day of school *11:30 dismissal

21 Back to School Night

SEPTEMBER

1 NO SCHOOL-Labor day (SOF)

? Lemon Out Free Dress Day

? CPS Parent Meeting

? Donuts with Dads

? Changing Bodies 5th grade Talks 6:30

25 NO SCHOOL- P/T Conference

26 NO SCHOOL

OCTOBER

? School Picture Day

? Muffins with Moms

20/21 NO SCHOOL-End of 1st Quarter

? Trunk of Treat

31 HALF DAY Halloween Parties

NOVEMBER

1 CEF Gaudemaus

21 *11:30 Dismissal-Near and Dear Day

SOF PM

24-28 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving

24 Teacher PD

DECEMBER

? Christmas Program

18 Last Day Before Break

19 NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD

Beginning of Christmas Break

JANUARY

5 NO SCHOOL-Teachers Return

6 *Classes Resume-K-8

19 NO SCHOOL-MLK Holiday

25 Catholic Schools Week Begins

30 *11:30 Dismissal Cardinal Carnival

FEBRUARY

? Class Photos

? Fat Tuesday/Early Valentine Parties

12 NO SCHOOL-Parent Teacher Conference

13 No School – PD Day

16 NO SCHOOL-President’s Day

18 Ash Wednesday

MARCH

? Serve Day/Talent Show

16-23 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break

23 No School Teacher PD

24 *Classes Resume 1-8

25 Classes resume for K

APRIL

2 Holy Thursday Full day of School

3 No School Good Friday

6 NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday

19 Quo Vadis Dinner

20 No School SOF

MAY

1 NO SCHOOL SOF

6 May Crowning

11 Graduation Dinner

12 Graduation Mass

18 Field Day

19 *Last day of School-*11:30 Dismissal

20 Teacher PD

Mrs. Rockers talked to all the students about this volunteer award. These forms are in the documents menu in the miscellaneous file or here is a link to the forms:

https://5il.co/2vdoa.

St. Benedict Rosary Prayer Group will meet on the little playground at 3:06 each Wednesday to pray The Rosary (or at least part of it) for SHOJ school. All are welcome, even littles can come play while you pray. Please join us.

Email: kathy.rhodes@shoj.org
Website: school.SHOJ.com
Location: 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134225520
Facebook: facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicSchool