Dear Parents,

Reflections on Our Week

Archbishop Gomez Celebrates First School Wide Mass to Conclude Triduum 

We were blessed with the presence of the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Jose Gomez last Friday.  As the leader of the five million professed Catholics in Los Angeles County, Archbishop Gomez addressed the Bosco family with humility, and encouraged our students to rethink about how they could be intentional about their faith.  He shared about how when he first obtained his driver's license, his father only allowed him to use the car if he was going to drive to mass. This gesture reminds us all of our influence as parents, faculty, staff, coaches, and ultimately shepherds on our sons.  It's powerful to see how the Archbishop's father's rule made such a long lasting impression on him. This mass culminated our Triduum week celebration and united our school community in prayer. Thank you to all parents who volunteered to give Archbishop Gomez a warm Bosco family welcome. Is that a Bosco visor on the Archbishop?  

Men of Faith, Leadership, Integrity and Citizenship

Braves participated in the Habitat for Humanity interfaith day of service last weekend. The day of service not only allowed for a needy family to move one step closer to owning a home, it supported the idea that all men of faith have a duty to serve those in need. It is through service to our fellow beings that we gain an understanding of the Lord.

Students Using Uber Part 2

Last week, the bulletin spread awareness about the pros and cons of using Uber. At last Monday's PA meeting, a few parents mentioned a service that is safer and geared towards minors. This service, HopSkipDrive allows for parents to have a bit more relief from the dangers of using Uber or Lyft. Check it out!

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Hurricane Relief 

As many of you have known about the massive natural disasters that hit both Texas and Florida. We, as a school community, are working together to assist our brothers and sisters affected in these areas. As a school community we are going to begin a drive to better assist those in need. Each grade will have an assigned item and will bring it to their first period. There are specific dates for "Drop off" please note them below. We are doing a food drive and a school supplies drive. We ask that when your son brings in his item to please write his name and ID number. The donations will not only assist families affected in Texas and Florida, but also students and teachers.

> Click Here to See Donations by Grade

Should a student not be able to donate the item, they can donate the following gift cards:

• Wal mart Gift Cards $25-$50
• Gas stations gift cards $25-$50 (Chevron, Texaco, Shell, Exxon)
  

Week Ahead

Club Carnival

Is your son interested in joining a club? This week wil provide all students the opportunity to learn about what clubs exist at Bosco and how they can get involved. Here are 12 reasons why students should join a club.

Bosco Football to Take Trip to Washington D.C.  
Bosco football will take it's second trip to the east coast this week. The Braves will take on St. John's College Prep in Washington DC on Saturday, September 23 at 11 a.m. Pacific Coast Time. The team will have the opportunity to visit some of the memorials, museums and will be also be taking a tour of the White House. Opportunity of a lifetime! The game will be livestreamed on FloPro at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. for a fee of $19.99.

Student Life Updates 
Don't miss any updates regarding student activities, dances, volunteers opportunities and more! Click here or the Student Life icon below to read the weekly blog post by Mr. Jaramillo, director of Student Activities & Youth Ministry.     

Thank you again for your support and trust in us. 

In the Spirit of Don Bosco,

St. John Bosco High School

13640 Bellflower Blvd. • Bellflower, CA 90706 • (562) 920-1734

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