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Please click on the title above to view. This song was shared with us by the Archdiocese's Catholic Identity Committee.

"I imagine if Dr. Seuss were alive today, he'd write something like this: read with Dr. Seuss book rhythm. The buildings were big and people would smile And travel they would mile by mile. But sick they become, in numbers it grew Businesses worried, communities too. Things stopped for a bit, the world slowed its roll The virus has certainly taken its toll. But what they then saw from slowing things down, Is in fact they now had less reasons to frown. Families now gathered, what game shall we play? Pass me the blue crayon, give Mommy the grey. Dad's home guys! He'll read us a book then all of us together will cook. The lungs of the planet caught a small break less travel meant less pollution to make. People did realize they'd all be OK They don't need so much to get through the day. Maybe this virus that caused so much stress Showed the whole world that more can mean less. Written by XXXXXX Inspired by Dr. Seuss"

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Please find helpful websites below shared by our Division of Early Childhood clinical social worker: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-you-and-your-kids-can-de-stress-during-coronavirus https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/7-music-games-for-practicing-self-regulation Stress Reduction for Families https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html Virtual Field Trips https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/ https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus COVID guidance for parents

I wanted to let you know that you all continue to be in my prayers as we begin to adjust to our "new" normal. We are in this together. I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. I miss seeing everyone daily. I have received some short videos of your children saying hello or that they miss me...continue to send them to me via email. They are great to watch and the feeling is mutual.

Mrs. Huderski is posting art work for grades K-8 on her class page. Please do your best to complete this work. It is nice to keep consistency and routine during this time.

All Holy week services including Palm Sunday cannot be publicly celebrated. Blessed palms will be left on tables for people. Reconciliation Monday is cancelled.

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The sixth grade moms of Our Lady Star of the Sea Community is asking to join them in prayer every evening at 8pm by praying a "Hail Mary" with your family. As we live through this crisis let's rely on Mary, our Mother, to protect us and keep us healthy and safe. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.

USCCB RESPONDS TO CORONAVIRUS Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19): With the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, we are confronted once more with the fragility of our lives, and again we are reminded of our common humanity; that the peoples of this world are our brothers and sisters, that we are all one family under God. God does not abandon us, he goes with us even now in this time of trial and testing. In this moment, it is important for us to anchor our hearts in the hope that we have in Jesus Christ. Now is the time to intensify our prayers and sacrifices for the love of God and the love of our neighbor. Let us draw closer to one another in our love for him, and rediscover the things that truly matter in our lives. United with our Holy Father Pope Francis, let us pray in solidarity for our brothers and sisters here and around the world who are sick. Let us pray for those who have lost loved ones to this virus. May God console them and grant them peace. We pray also for doctors, nurses, and caregivers, for public health officials and all civic leaders. May God grant them courage and prudence as they seek to respond to this emergency with compassion and in service to the common good. In this time of need, I invite all the faithful to seek together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and I share this prayer with you: Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms,help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

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MASSES CANCELED IN ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of medical experts, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled beginning this weekend, March 14-15, 2020. This development follows upon today’s decision of Dutchess County to prohibit gatherings of more than 20 people. It is also intended to provide clarity and consistency throughout the ten counties that comprise the Archdiocese of New York (Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess). Churches will, however, remain open for private prayer. Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, urged the faithful to remember in their prayers all those whose lives have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. “Let us pray for all who are sick, as well as doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all those working hard to combat the disease. We should also remember those whose lives have been otherwise disrupted, especially anyone who has lost income from a loss of work during this difficult time.”

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The S.S. exhibition for grades 5-8 has been postponed until next school year. This was a S.I. regional decision. Our school calendar has been updated.