MASS SCHEDULE

All masses are held at 9:00am at St. Joseph Church in Pierz, unless otherwise indicated.

11/21 Mrs. Lanners' 2nd Grade

Memorial of the Presentation of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

11/26 Mrs. Miller's 4th Grade- Wednesday

12/05 Ms. Stangl's 2nd Grade  🍪 

12/08 Mrs. Gangl's 3rd Grade

Immaculate Conception

12/12 Staff

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

12/19 Staff

01/09 Mr. Wolters' 6th Grade

01/14 Ms. Cherne's 5th Grade- Wednesday

01/23 Mrs. Miller's 4th Grade

UPCOMING EVENTS

November

19 Toddler Class 6:00pm

24 PTO Meeting 6:30pm Bootlegger's

25 5 & 6 Band / Choir Performance 5:30pm - Middle School Gym

27 No School - Thanksgiving Day

28 No School - Thanksgiving Vacation

28 Meat Raffle 7:00pm Buckman Bank Tavern

December

2 Grades 2 & 3 - GREAT Theatre

4 Grades 3 & 4 - Confession 1:00pm

9 Mid-Quarter

9 Grades 5 & 6 - Confession 1:00pm

10 Christmas Program 1:00pm & 7:00pm

17 K-6 Birthday Lunch

18 Grades 3-6 ExL

19 Early Release @ 1:00pm

22-31 No School Christmas Break

January

1-2 No School Christmas Break

5 Classes Resume

7 Toddler Class 6:00pm

12-15 NWEA Testing

16 No School - End of Quarter - Teacher Wksp

19-23 NWEA Testing

21 Toddler Class 6:00pm

25-31 Catholic Schools' Week

jmc

HTCS jmc:

https://htcspierz.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login.aspx

Please make sure to bookmark this page to ensure that you are able to access your family account.

END OF DAY CHANGES

As a reminder, from the family handbook, for any changes to pick up or early release, send a note with your child, or contact the office by phone before 12:00 pm. Changes after 12:00 cannot be guaranteed.

We understand that sometimes emergencies happen that require a change in plans, and we will do our best to accommodate those situations.

If you call and no one answers, please leave a message. If you do not hear from someone in the office in half an hour either via phone or email, please call again. If you email and do not get a reply within half an hour, please try calling the office

TODDLER CLASS

Toddler Class is offered twice a month from 6:00pm-7:00pm, starting in October. Classes are taught by our ECE teaching staff. For additional information (watch for special themed classes!) and to register:

https://www.holytrinitypierz.org/ece

This year's dates are:

November 19

January: 7 & 21

February 11th Special Class, "Music and Me" with special guest Johanna Becker

February 25

March: 11 & 25

April: 8 & 22

Classes are FREE, but we’d love it if you brought along a donation for the Pierz Food Shelf!

WEATHER ATTIRE

Guidelines from the Family Handbook:

Temperature guidelines that will be followed for proper apparel using the feels like temp:

A NOTE FROM MRS. LITKE

This weekend we reached a major milestone! I’m writing this message from my new office! We are mostly moved into our new space, and I’m excited to share that the cafeteria passed inspection on Friday. Beginning Monday, students will be able to eat both breakfast and lunch here at school.

As we get settled, please be patient with us. We expect there will be a few adjustments to make, and we’ll use this first week to determine what works best.

A few things to know for Monday:

Parent Drop-Off:
Parent drop-off will remain the same. The doors by the flagpole will be open with supervision until 8:20 each morning for the usual drop-off procedures. Students who are eating breakfast may head directly to the cafeteria. We will help guide them this week.

Bus Drop-Off:
Bus drop-off will also remain the same, with students entering through the new main entrance. Students in grades K–6 may go straight to breakfast (if they are eating at school) and then head to their classrooms. Staff will be available to help them navigate the new space.

Parent Pick-Up:

At the end of the day, students will exit through either the new main doors (center of the building) or the north flagpole door, depending on where they typically get picked up; whether that’s parents parking in the church lot, along the curb on the north end of the building, or waiting in the pick-up line. This plan should help dismissal run as smoothly as possible. We can make adjustments as needed, and staff will be sure to assist your child in getting to the correct location. 

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Holy Trinity looks amazingly different! We are still accepting donations to complete Phase II of the plan which includes a new ventilation system and sealing of the roof for the gym. 

CATHOLIC Q&A

If you have a question to ask, please use the link for the google form here:

https://forms.gle/VSw2GLGHKJpkc53r8

Due to all of the excitement this weekend brought with moving into our new space, I don't have a Q&A to share, but rather just a video that will hopefully inspire, remind, encourage and/or help you grow in your love for the Mass. I may have shared it before, but it is too good not to share again! God Bless and enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_72Vk0MESM

CSCOE NOVEMBER HALO AWARD

St. Catherine of Alexandria, known for her eloquence and wisdom, courageously defended the faith through her intellect and testimony, even before pagan philosophers. While wisdom is often highlighted as her defining trait, her boldness—that holy courage to speak truth without fear—is what truly set her apart in her time and what makes her so inspiring today. Her boldness was not arrogance but courage anchored in truth and love for God. St. Catherine shows us that true boldness means standing for what is right, speaking truth with grace, and trusting God’s strength rather than our own.

Have you noticed someone on your school staff with holy or intellectual boldness like St. Catherine of Alexandria? Faculty, staff, and community members are invited to nominate him or her for CSCOE’s Halo Award.

Nominations are due by November 17, 2025. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSz0-rC3iEGuHpj8ZigJ-707TQe1IBc1XVec9NmGWrCwlrGg/viewform