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Virtue of January
Be modest
Christian Modesty: A Virtue of
Self-Respect
Leo-Francis Daniels, C.O.
Modesty, besides being a virtue is one of the
twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit. As a
fruit of the Holy Spirit, modesty is a human
work performed with the help of the Holy
Spirit. The Catechism of the Catholic Church
(1997) states that
the fruits of the Spirit are perfections
that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the
first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition
of the Church lists twelve of them: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness,modesty, self-control,
chastity. (no. 1832)
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, then, lists
modesty as one of the fruits of the Holy
Spirit. In the Latin Vulgate Bible, St. Paul’s
letter to the Galatians lists the twelve fruits in
the following way: “But the fruit of the Spirit is,
charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity,
goodness, longanimity, mildness, faith, modesty,
continency, chastity. Against such there is no
law” (Galatians 5:22-23).
Catholic Lady and Gentleman
Be modest: Never be haughty. If you do
some splendid thing for which you are
congratulated, you could rightly say, “Thank
you very much. I am grateful to God for
giving me the gifts for His honor and glory.”
Practice modesty in all situations. “Your love
must be genuine. Hate what is wrong, and
hold to what is right. Be affectionate in your
love for the brotherhood, eager to show one
another honor” (Romans 12:9-11). “Women .
. . are to dress modestly and sensibly in
proper clothes, . . . not [in] expensive
clothing, but, as is appropriate for women
who profess to be religious, and with good
actions” (I Timothy 2:9,10).
Modesty is a virtue. You are modest when
you exercise restraint in your behavior, i.e., in
your external actions, dress and conversation.
The sins against modesty are lewdness,
coarseness, and boorishness, on the one
hand; and excessive refinement, and delicacy
on the other. Modesty promotes agreeable
manners and harmonious relations.
Modesty is decency. It inspires one’s choice
of clothing. It keeps silence or reserve where
there is even a risk of unhealthy curiosity. It is
discreet.
Parent/Student Handbook, Chapter III
JOY OF GIVING
“Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the last of them,
you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40
Fundraiser
Shoes for Orphan Souls
Profit 631 shoes Benefitting
Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
Reading Incentives
Quarter three
PLACES
PRIZES
TOP Reader:
iPod
2nd Top Reader: WINS $50.00 iTunes card
3rd Top Reader:
WINS $25.00 iTunes card
Christmas Tree Contest
Winner: Mrs. I. Moroles
Class: 10A
Date
Activity
Monday 18 Monday 26
Classroom Project: Try Prayer! It
Works! “Being about the work of my
Father”
Saturday 17
Spiritual Award Banquet
Saturday 25
Pro-life March & Rally Sunday 26
Catholic Schools Week Mass Monday 27 Friday 30
Classroom Project: Try Prayer! It
Works! Presentation
“Being about the work of my Father”
Thursday 29
Holy Hour
Friday 30
Carnival “Celebrating Catholic
Education”
Friday 30
Teacher In-Service
2014-2015 MOTHER-DAUGHTER
RETREAT
Saturday, January 17th, was a
day of blessings and reflection for a
group of 4-12th grade girls and their
mothers. The annual MotherDaughter Retreat took place at the
Oratory and it was a huge success.
The mothers and their
daughters were welcomed with
refreshments followed by prayer,
song, and reflections on their spiritual
relationship with their Creator and
the precious gift of their daughters.
The activities that followed focused
on getting acquainted not only with
the other mothers and daughters
present but they also afforded
mothers the opportunity to discovery
more about their own offspring and
vice versa.
Communication skills were also used
by each mother-daughter team in
conversations about the relationship
between each other and how it can be
improved. This was clearly a time of
enjoyment and will surely produce
pleasant memories for the attendees.
The retreat ended with a
presentation and talk by Fr. Juan on
strategies which can be used by
mothers to inspire healthy
relationships with not only their
daughters but also all members of the
family.
The Mother-Daughter Retreat was
directed by Fr. Juan with the
assistance of religion teachers: Mrs.
L. Maldonado, Mrs. M. Torres, Mrs.
S. Pocecco, and Mrs. A. Sanchez
Spiritual Award Banquet
January 23, 2015
Esther Aguirre, Honoree
Catholic Education Mass
Presentation of Gifts: Zuñiga Family
Pro-Life March & Rally
January 24, 2015
“ Dios es un Dios de Amor no de Muerte”
"Without me you can do nothing" John 15:5
Soccer Games
January 23 & 24
AP Environmental Lesson
Gladys Zoo, Brownsville
Celebrating Catholic Education Week
Holy Hour
January 29, 2015
South Cloister 9:25 AM Initiation of Holy Hour
9:40 AM (Exit Chapel)
North Cloister 9:45 AM (Enter Chapel)
10:00 AM (Exit Chapel)
Primary Cloister 10:05 AM (Enter Chapel)
10:20 AM (Exit Chapel)
High School Cloister 10:25 AM (Enter Chapel)
10:40 AM (Exit Chapel)
100 Days of School Celebration
500th Anniversary of our Patron
St. Philip Neri’s birth
Rev. Mario Alberto Avilés, C.O., Rector
[email protected]
Very-Rev. Leo-Francis Daniels, C.O.,
February Highlights!
Headmaster
[email protected]
G. Yvonne Pérez, President Oratory
Schools, Co-Founder
[email protected]
Izkra Diaz, Director
[email protected]
Rev. José Encarnación Losoya, C.O.,
Dates
Activity
Feb. 2-13
Noche de Alegria Class Projects Gr. PK-2
Feb. 2-March 20
"Noche de Alegría" Tickets
Feb. 2
Feb. 5
Grade 4A – Miss Guerrero
Olive Garden Lunch
Pasta for Pennies Winner
Rice Bowl Presentation
http://www.crsricebowl.org/dioceses/
Touching Safety
Feb. 7
Father/Son Retreat (Saturday)
Feb. 10-13
Camp Allen Trip Grades 6-8
Feb. 11-18
Lent Offering
Feb. 16
New student registration
Feb. 17
Mardi Gras Grades PK
Feb. 18
Ash Wednesday
Feb 20
Via Crucis
Feb. 21
PSIA District Contest (Saturday)
Feb. 27
Via Crucis
Feb. 28
Science Olympiad (Saturday)
Feb. 3
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System is to promote the formation
of Christian character, Catholic lay leadership, Christian fellowship and community service by
integrating the Gospel message with a liberal arts educational program in the spirit of
joy of St. Philip Neri.
Asst. Director & Campus Ministry
[email protected]
EX UMBRIS ET IMAGINIBUS
AD LUCEM
Our Vision
Every Oratory student believes the Gospel message
and lives it by making a difference in the world, as
each student journeys to his/her ultimate end,
heaven.
Tel: 956-781-3056
Fax: 956-781-1516
Campus Office Schedule
7:20 AM - 3:50 PM
Corporate Office Schedule
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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