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January 18 - 24
MASS SCHEDULE
All masses are held at 9:00am at St. Joseph Church in Pierz, unless otherwise indicated.
01/23 Mrs. Miller's 4th Grade
01/30 Staff
02/06 Mrs. Gangl's 3rd Grade - Lastrup
02/11 Staff/Student - Wednesday - Harding
02/18 Mrs. Lanner's 2nd Grade - Ash Wednesday
02/20 Staff
02/27 Mrs. Radunz's Kindergarten
03/06 Mr. Wolters' 6th Grade
03/11 Staff - Wednesday
03/20 Ms. Cherne's 5th Grade
03/27 Mrs. Becker's Kindergarten
04/01 Mrs. Miller's 4th Grade - Wednesday
04/10 Staff
04/17 Ms. Scholl's 1st Grade
04/24 Ms. Stangl's 2nd Grade
05/01 Mrs. Gangl's 3rd Grade - Grandparents' Day
05/08 Mrs. Lanners & Ms. Stangl's 2nd Grade - First Communion Mass
05/15 Ms. Cherne's 5th Grade
05/21 Mr. Wolters' 6th Grade- Thursday (last all school mass)
05/22 Staff
UPCOMING EVENTS
January
19-23 NWEA Testing
21 Toddler Class 6:00pm
25-31 Catholic Schools' Week
28 ECE Open House 4:00-6:00
29 All school field trip to Skatin Place
(No ECE classes)
February
1 St. Joseph Church Quilt Bingo 1:00pm
2 Early Release 1:00pm
Conferences 1:10-4:00pm
3 Conferences 3:10-6:00pm
11 Mid-quarter
11 Toddler Class 6:00pm
13 No School - President's Day Weekend
16 No School - President's Day
18 Ash Wednesday
20 Grades 3-6 ExL
25 Toddler Class 6:00pm
25 2nd Grade First Communion Mtg 6:00pm (St. Joseph Church)
25 2nd Grade Family Teaching Mass 6:30pm (St. Joseph Church)
SPREAD THE WORD & MARK YOUR CALENDARS
ECE Open house for the 2026-27 school year will be on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 4-6 pm. (Come when it works for you.) There will be a sandwich supper, take home gifts and special prizes!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2026
Mon., Jan. 26: Celebrating our Community
Dress up day: Pierz business apparel
Activity: KLTF Partyline from 10am-11am
Activity: Support our local food shelf. Please send food (not expired) for our food shelf.
Activity: Students will learn about different businesses in our community.
Tues., Jan. 27: Celebrating the Nation
Dress up day: Stars & Stripes/Red, White & Blue
Activity: 8:25am Community gathering in our gym to say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem.
Activity: HTCS Senior Alumni relay races
Wed., Jan. 28: Celebrating Vocations
Dress up day: Dress as a saint that inspires you
Activity: Visit from local clergy.
Activity: Writing letters to seminarians.
Thur., Jan. 29: Celebrating our Students
Dress up day: HT Gear
Activity: Roller skating at Skatin' Place.
Reminder: No school for our ECE Program.
Fri., Jan. 30: Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers
Dress up day: Dress for Mass
Activity: 10:20 (after Mass) Spelling Bee
Activity: 2:15 Staff vs 6th Grade Kickball Game
PIERZ KC'S FREE THROW CONTEST
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Free Throw Shooting contest for students ages 9-14 on January 25th from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the MAC. The event is FREE and all are welcome.
I LOVE TO READ MONTH
Holy Trinity celebrates reading by participating in a month long challenge during I Love to Read Month (February 9-March 6). A packet will be coming home at a later date with more info, but for now we are looking for adults that would like to be a Mystery Reader.
If you or a family member would like to participate and read a children’s book to a certain class, please contact that teacher and set up a date and time for you to come in. Let them know if you will be bringing a book or if you would like to use one of the teacher's.
Teachers that are looking for readers are: ECE Mrs. Cielinski, ECE Mrs. Kimman, Kindergarten Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Radunz, First Grade Ms. Scholl, Second Grade Mrs. Lanners and Ms. Stangl, and Third Grade Mrs. Gangl.
You can contact the teacher via email (use the name with @holytrinitypierz.org)
hcielinski skimman lbecker
gradunz lscholl slanners
gstangl ggangl
A NOTE FROM MRS. LITKE
Catholic Schools week begins with Mass in all four parishes next weekend (Jan. 24 and 25). We have a list of exciting events that week. Be sure to check out what is going on at HTCS during Catholic Schools week in the attached schedule and make note of the dress up days!
ECE OPEN HOUSE
Please spread the word for our ECE Open House for children entering preschool and kindergarten readiness in the 2026-27 school year that will take place on Wednesday, January 28th anytime from 4-6pm.
2nd QUARTER REPORT CARDS
Report Cards will be coming home the beginning of the week! Conferences will be held on February 2nd and 3rd. Please be sure to check the upcoming events section for times.
OPPORTUNITY
Vatican Unveiled is the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome and is an extensive private collection curated by Father Richard Kunst, an active Catholic priest in Duluth, Minnesota. The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is hosting an exhibit of this unique, historical collection at Mall of America from January 10 to February 1, 2026, in celebration of the Archdiocese’s 175th anniversary and the recent election of the first-ever pope from North America, Pope Leo XIV. Attendees will experience interesting historical perspectives, artistic items with old-world craftsmanship, and papal artifacts that show the humanity behind the leaders. for more information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
https://www.archspm.org/vaticanunveiled/
CATHOLIC Q&A
Do you have a question? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/HtyousD9FNb65d1B6
Question: What is the purpose of incense at Mass?
Answer: Incense is an expression of reverence and prayer. It is a sacramental sign that we see. Here are two very short video clips that may give you a better understanding as well as a different perception of incense used at Mass. The second is from FORMED.org.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BdTS7Ts2M/
http://watch.formed.org/videos/incense-at-mass
CSCOE SAINTLY SERVICE HALO AWARD
Have you noticed a humble and selfless staff member, like St. John Neumann at HT? Families, community member and staff are invited to send in nominations for CSCOE's Halo Award.
WHAT IS HUMILITY?
A realistic self-perception — knowing your talents and limitations.
Means saying, “God gave me gifts and I want to use them to serve others.”
Understanding you are not superior or inferior but part of a larger whole.
Nominations are due Mon., Jan., 19 2026.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJb9bggpn6hi3_GNKSYApEK9BVGHREg_IGEsJNgx9YCTXF-w/viewform
2026 FESTIVAL OF FAMILIES
This coming February will be the third diocesan Festival of Families; an event designed for families to gather, play, pray, learn and celebrate their Catholic faith. This day is meant to build relationships between and within families and celebrate the joy of being Catholic. The day includes opportunities in both English and Spanish. This is a perfect way to start Lent off right.
February 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Francis Xavier, Sartell
Cost per family: $25 (no matter the size)
If you are interested in helping out with the event, please use this link:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/262637858016/false#/invitation
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