Fresno Bishop Steinbock Dies – UPDATED

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mr. Somers

It is with great sadness that we hear of Bishop Steinbock’s passing.  We lift up his family and the Diocese of Fresno in our prayers at this time of loss.  We mourn his death but not as those without the hope of his eternal passage provided by Jesus’s Passion.

For more info:  Fresno Bishop Steinbock dies – Breaking News – MercedSun-Star.com.

UPDATE:  The Diocese of Fresno’s Office of Ministries has a Facebook page.  Go there to read and hear remembrances and testimonials of Bishop Stienbock as well as add your own. Here’s another Facebook Page in his memory.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010:
11:00 A.M. –7:00 P.M. LYING IN STATE
VISITATION AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN
7:00 P.M. VIGIL AND ROSARY
8:00 P.M. –11:00 P.M. VISITATION WILL CONTINUE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010:
10:30 A.M. FUNERAL MASS AT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, FRESNO

BURIAL AT ST. PETER’S CEMETERY, FOLLOWING MASS

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OLM School Salutes Veterans

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Mr. Somers

Our Lady of Mercy School will be honoring all veterans on Friday, November 12th at 8:15.  The students will be performing for and recognizing the men and women who have served our great nation.  All veterans are invited to the school for the performance and a reception.  OLM School 1400 E 27th Street, Merced.  722-7496.

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Please complete our short OLM Website Survey

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Mr. Somers

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New OLM Band Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Mr. Somers

We’ve added a new OLM Band page to our site, including a new calendar so you can keep up with the Band’s schedule.  Check it out HERE.

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Podcast: KOLM News April 2010

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Mr. Somers

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The podcasting elective class has produced the KOLM News, a podcast featuring news of interest to kids.  Stories include:

  • The Oldest American
  • The Cost of College in China
  • The Iraq Election
  • A New Condor Egg in Pinnacles National Park
  • An Escaped Monkey in Florida
  • The Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Enjoy!

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2010-11 Enrollment Now Open To All

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Mr. Somers

Enrollment is now open for both new and returning families. Please keep in mind that due to demand, wait lists may be necessary for some classes.  To ensure your child a spot, please download and complete the registration forms using the  link below and return to the school as soon as possible.

Note:  For pre-school registration, please contact Jill Serpa at 209-722-6657.  Other questions can be directed to Carnation in the OLM Office at 209-722-7496.

OLM K-8 Registration 2010-2011 (PDF) -  5 pages

Proverbs 22:6 (New International Version)

6 Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not turn from it.

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Enrollment Now Open

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Mr. Somers

Enrollment for returning families is now open.  Enrollment for new families begins April 1, 2010.  Waitlists may apply for full classes so don’t wait.  Enroll now!

Registration forms are available in the school office (209-722-7496) and will be made available online in April.  For now, be sure to download our Tuition and Fees Schedule below:

OLM tuition 2010_2011 (PDF)

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Library Makeover Grant Video

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Mr. Somers

UPDATE (3/2/10):  Unfortunately, we did not made the top 10 and will not be in the running for the online voting.  There is so much need out there.  One of the top 10 candidates had their library flooded.  Thank you all for your help and support of this project. ~Mr. Somers

OLM School has submitted an application for a technology makeover grant for our library through Acer Computer.  The prize is 10 laptops and 2 desktop computers valued at $12,000.  The grant application includes an optional video which has been posted to Youtube.  Several faculty and students assisted with this project and I am very grateful for their help.  I think you will be pleased with the results after only 3 days.  Anthony G. and Jacob B. also were also featured as well as many other students and faculty.  I even included the picture of the school forming the cross.  I think you will enjoy it.

Here’s the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geAJHS0zKl4

Again, thanks to all those who assisted with this project.  I really appreciate it.  Finalists will be selected Feb. 1 followed by an online voting period.  I hope you will help us spread the work if/when we are chosen as finalists and will help us get LOTS OF VOTES.  I’ll let you know when that happens and give you all a link to forward on to as many people as you can.

*Note: Since Youtube is blocked on school computers, you will not be able to view this video on campus.  (Darn that system administrator! Wait, that’s me!)

~~ Mr. Somers

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It’s Auction Time Again!

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Mr. Somers

Mardi Gras Madness

January 30, 2010

Grab your costume and mask!  Don’t miss it !!  Get involved!

Find out about our work parties, beginning Jan. 12!

Click and download these for more information:

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Podcast: The Christmas Monkey

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Mr. Somers

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The Fall 2009 elective class has produced this original story written by the class and inspired by the story of the same name by Nico Souza.  This story, was written, recorded and produced entirely by the class.  Enjoy and happy holidays!!

Look for more Christmas stories released on the website that were produced by last year’s Fall class and originally recorded to CD for sale at the school.

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