We Are Called

Jan. 14, 2022

From Mrs. Rhodes

I was reading about Venerable Jerome Lejeune from the Magnificat magazine. I was fascinated to know that this French Catholic doctor who died in 1994 was recognized for his work in discovering the extra Chromosome that causes Down syndrome. His cause for sainthood was opened in January 2021 not because of his medical discovery but for his witness to the value of life.

The discovery of Downs and the test for it, had an unintended side effect of parents selectively aborting. Lejeune was appalled and every time he had the chance to speak when accepting an award he would defend life. The article said, "He used the occasion to deliver a speech on the beginning of human life and abortion, and went on to travel the globe giving interviews and conferences in defense of life....Lejeune said, 'medicine has striven to fight for life and health and against disease and death.' In response to those with disabilities and their parents, scientists, he said, 'must be guided by two sentiments only - humility and compassion.'"

During this Respect Life month, it is good for us to see the examples of others, especially those God is raising to sainthood. Porta Fidei15 states, "What the world is in particular need of today is the credible witness of people...capable of opening the hearts and minds of many to the desire for God and for true life."

Please pray for all to respect life.

We are Called!

Kathy Rhodes

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From the Nurse 's Office

By the numbers (1/14/2022 no email today - these are calculated each day, not cumulative):

-53 total absent students or 13.25% of the total student population

-Of the 53 absences, 15 are confirmed Covid positive students or 3.75% of our total student population, we have zero confirmed Covid positive staff

Covid breakdown by grade:

K: 1

1st, 2nd and 3rd: 0

4th: 6

5th: 1

6th: 2

7th: 3

8th: 2

-The remaining absences are for a variety of reasons including: funeral, home quarantine, appointment, vacation, non-Covid related illness, etc.

Mary Hungerford, RN

Adoration

School Families: Adoration for the wellbeing of parish students and teachers (signupgenius.com)

Calendar Items

Jan. 17 No School MLK Day

Jan. 20/21 Class Group Pictures (in uniform)

Jan. 25 Open House for New Families 6:30

April 20 Confirmation

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Talent Show

We look forward to seeing all the talented cardinals in our annual Catholic Schools Week Talent Show on Friday, Feb. 4. Print the PDF form below to get registered. All must be turned in by Jan. 28.

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Carnival Throwback

This picture was of a Catholic Schools Week carnival long ago. We hope that this year, on Feb. 3, the Carnival will return to its glory with nachos and games in the gym. We need families to help, see below what you are asked to send in:

8th - Raffle prize valued at $25

7th - 12 individually wrapped snack cakes

3rd-6th - Raffle Prize valued at $5 (candy, giftcards, toys, etc)

K-2nd - A bag of individually wrapped candy for prizes

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Overwhelming Generosity

It was a fun red Friday, raising money for the Stiens family. As always, the generosity and love of this community can't be out done.

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Treats for Father/Daughter Dance

Please use this link to sign-up to help with the Father-Daughter dance (setup, clean-up, or donations):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054FABA82FA1FB6-shoj

From the Counselor

Hello SHOJ parents!

It’s that time again!! The 2022 Kindest Kansas Citian contest is right around the corner and I can’t wait to feel the love in the building this spring through our student’s essays about the special people they nominate.

Here’s what you need to know about the contest:

I will be talking about the contest when I come in for lessons this month. If students want to participate, they need to submit a one-page essay and/or a drawing (see contest rules for age groups below) describing the KIND and caring ways of someone who is…

• 18 years or older

• NOT in their family

• Living in the KC metro area

The deadline for the submissions is Friday, February 11th.

Contest rules:

• Kindergarten through 2nd grade students are encouraged to draw a picture of their nominee and write a two sentence description about that person.

• 3rd through 5th grade students are encouraged to write a minimum of four sentences on their submission form describing their nominee.

• 6th through 8th grade students are encouraged to write a one page essay describing their nominee.

https://www.synergyservices.org/get-involved/events/32nd-Annual-Kindest-Kansas-Citian-Contest-2022

Here’s what the contest is all about…

For over 31 years, students in Kansas City have nominated the kindest people they know for the Kindest Kansas Citian Contest. This year Sacred Heart of Jesus will be participating in the 2022 Kindest Kansas Citian Contest. The Kindest Kansas Citian Contest is an awesome way to recognize the kind and caring ways of someone else by giving back that love and care in this special way.

The anti-violence group Stop Violence! that is made up of many Kansas City citizens (both KS and MO), sponsor this contest in an effort to find the GOOD things that are happening in our community. School age children from the entire metro area are encouraged to nominate someone who has shown them kindness and is NOT in their family.

I will communicate the rules of the contest in detail to the students during my counselor lessons. There will be extra copies outside my office for students if they misplace their submission form.

This is truly a wonderful celebration for BOTH the students and the nominees. Please encourage your students to participate. I will be putting this information in the newsletter for parents, but feel free to send this to parents in your weekly email blast.

The deadline for the submissions is Friday, February 11th.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

Gratefully,

Lori

SHOJ counselor

lori.schierts@shoj.org

913-276-3172

School Cancellations for Weather

The Johnson County Region will again determine if the weather merits the cancellation of school. We do not do late starts or early releases because of weather. You will be notified by phone, email and facebook.