Good Morning

“The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.”

-- St. Therese of Lisieux

• Prayer Intentions:
  • For the repose of the soul of Davey Newton, son of David and Connie Newton.
  • For the Immaculate Conception Cathedral group on mission trip to Saltillo, Mexico, including Mrs. Jane Manley.
  • For Eric Dietel on his upcoming wedding this Saturday.
  • For Sammy Jackson, son-in-law of Ann Connor, who has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.
  • For the repose of the soul of Marguerite Korkamas
• Summer Bridge:
  • Pottery Bridge: Continues through the end of this week.
  • Sports History Bridge: Continues through the end of this week.
  • Wrestling Camp: Cancelled.
• TCU Summer Reading Classes: Continue with classes for ages 4 through adult through the end of July.
• June Booster Club Meeting: Monday, June 30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
• Retirement of John Carney: After four decades of coaching at Bishop Gorman, Coach John Carney has announced retirement. Coach’s Carney’s service in the Tyler Catholic School System is unparalleled; he has coached basketball, softball, and football in the parish setting, in the Catholic schools, and in the greater community. Coach Carney’s service to the school has been outstanding. The school wishes him well in his retirement.
• Funeral Services for Davey Newton:
  • Visitation: Wednesday, June 25, 6-8 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home, Old Jacksonville RD Tyler TX 75703
  • Funeral Services: At the same location on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
• Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul: All students, parents and friends are invited to write their name and a simple prayer, scripture quote, their school, hobby etc. on a "living stone" to be buried in the foundation of the new Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel on the Gorman campus. The Cathedral Community will celebrate the Feats of Sts. Peter and Paul with a ground and “living stone” blessing on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
• Gorman Summer Hours (Through August 8, 2008)
  • Monday through Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Closed the week of June 30-July 4, 2008
• Millswear Summer Sale: Through July 8, 10% off purchases $100-$199; 20% off $200. At store locations or online (www.millswear.com) or phone in orders at 1.800.541.1850.
• AP English III Book Discussion Group: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
• Mueller to Attend Congressional Student Leadership Conference: Congratulations to Class of 2009 student Michael Mueller who has been selected to attend the 2008 Congressional Student Leadership Conference on Medicine and Healthcare, sponsored by LeadAmerica. The GSLC is a leadership program for academically talented and promising young leaders.
• Booster Club Needs:
  • Booster Club is looking for people to put together the Sports Program. If interested please contact Tammy Michaelsen for details.(903)780-6898 or marktamsam@sbcglobal.net.
  • Booster Club needs someone to head up The Grill on the Hill for football 08 and track 09 seasons. Person would be in charge of setting up, volunteers, grilling and clean up. If interested contact Kim Brunson (903)312-5935 or Colleen Ashworth (903)780-5895.
• Used Uniform Sale: Continues this week in the MS hallway through the beginning of August.
• Administrative Assistant Opening: Administrative Secretary for the Gorman office to begin August 15, 2008. For applications or more information, contact the principal at 903.561.2424 or jfranz@tkgorman.net.
• MS Chess Club Sponsor Needed: The middle school chess club is in need of a sponsor for next school year. The club meets one morning each week before school. This is a good way for parents/guardians to earn service hours. You do not have to be a chess player to provide safe supervision. Ethics and Integrity training is necessary. If interested, please contact Lynne Reuter at lreuter@tkgorman.net.
• Band Trip to St. Louis School: A group of band students will be going to the St. Louis School on Wednesday, July 2nd for a Patriotic Concert. The Band will meet at American Band Instrument Service at 11:00 a.m. on July 2nd for practice, then will go to CiCi's Pizza on the West Loop for lunch (bring $7.50) . The group will arrive at the St. Louis School at 1:00. The Concert is 1:30 and will be finished by 2:00 p.m. Dress will be red, white and blue casual (with the usual no hats and tucked in shirts.) This trip can count for HS service hours.