He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education from Colorado State University and a Master of Arts degree in Theology with a concentration in Biblical Theology from the Augustine Institute. Lord Jesus, you came into the world to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven and you call us to share that mission. The benefits of team teaching, challenging academic courses, Disce ut doceas. Amen. Garrett combines a passion for the craft of teaching in the liberal arts, strong personal faith, demonstrated leadership skills, and administrative acumen. My children are known on an individual basis by their teachers and are encouraged to learn and grow to the best of their ability. Learning, for me, has always had the finality of giving back to others. And they are urged to enrich society with the leaven of the gospel, especially by the example of faith. 
It is my privilege to pursue truth, beauty, and goodness uniquely through art and beauty within a strong Catholic community. I am continuing to solidify the fruits of learning as I near the completion of a Bachelors in Liberal Arts from Regis University. We have resumed using the proper confessionals for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Lord Jesus, we ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church,who is the patron saint of our Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Increase our zeal for ensuring that our Catholic schools are places where students come to know the truth, the joy, and the dignity of being made in the image and likeness of God. His adult and childrens choirs learn music reading, vocal technique, improvisation, conducting, diction, and composition through Ward Method-based instruction. Please download, print, and bring with you the Prayer Packet below. School was opened in 2002. Box 2062 | Centennial, CO, 80161.
That living FAITH is manifested through SERVICE to others, especially the poor, and who are in need of a true friend. Bless the parents and families of our students. Dr. Kilcoyne holds a Doctor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance & Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education from CU Boulder and Ithaca College, respectively. Prayer is a time when we humbly approach our Lord and submit our lives, intentions and plan for his guidance, insights, strength and providence. During my time at DU, I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Florence, Italy where I took classes for my studio art minor at Studio Art Centers International. After college, I lived a year of formation with the Catholic Community of the Beatitudes in Denver, culminating in a mission trip to Lebanon this summer. Alongside teaching, I also wanted to deepen my knowledge and practice of faith, which led to my studies and eventually graduating with my Masters Degree in Theology at the Augustine Institute. Jordan knows that her vocation is to teach, and she looks forward to growing deeper in her new faith as a baby Catholic while serving the students, parents, and community at the Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory. Lord Jesus, we ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, Saint John The Evangelist Catholic School, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy East Campus, Johnstown, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy West Campus, Johnstown. My name is Jason Link, and I am happy to introduce myself as a Math and Science teacher for the 2021-2022 school year at Our Lady of Victory. With experience in both the technical world of STEM education and in living a radically Catholic lifestyle, I hope to introduce my students to the beauty of the created world through the application of our human reason. aides. Mr. Solak has also served as dean of the Integrated Humanities, Sciences & Arts Dual Enrollment Program and Prep Program in Iron Mountain, Michigan, which was conceived as a Chesterton Academy. Dr. Michael Kilcoyne's mission as a teacher is to foster evangelization, ministry and intentional discipleship through the promotion of the sacred music of the Catholic Church; and the revitalization of a culture of singing in the family. OLVCS is committed to preparing children to live in the world as caring, productive citizens, life-long learners, and witnesses of Jesus Christ.". CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PARISH PRAYER PACKETS, In preparation for the live stream of the Holy Mass on Sunday. The following prayer is very important to help you enter into the communion part of the Massso as to experience a spiritual communion with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. I am proud to support our Catholic Schools and our students, teachers, and parents who are in search of more than what we are told. Jordan Grant was born and raised in Colorado Springs. in philosophy at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut next year, as soon as he wraps up his thesis on G.K. Chesterton. I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you! Mr. Solak comes to OLV from Manistee Catholic Central School in Manistee, Michigan, a diocesan pre-K through 12th grade school where he has served as principal for the last two years, implementing a classical renewal of the school's curriculum. If you are beginning to think about sending your child to private school, you probably have a lot of questions. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Confessions are heard at Gate of Heaven during the odd Months (January , March, May, July, September & November) and at Our Lady of Victory during the even months (February, April, June, August, October & December). In our Catholic schools, our students are encouraged to love God and neighbor and to love themselves as Jesus loves us. music room, library, computer room, art room and science lab. It was through this program that I gained an appreciation and affinity for the Classical world and began to see the pertinence of ancient myths and culture in modernity. and a variety of social and athletic programs in a small school You may pray it when I am receiving the Body and Blood of Christ at the altar, just before I purify the vessels. The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,647 for elementary schools and $16,504 for high schools (read more about average, The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average, A Parents Guide to Private School Entrance Exams. While in Bismarck, she worked as a tutor, club volleyball coach, and an administrative assistant to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Prayer allows us to open ourselves up to Gods action in our lives. 2713 W Chestnut AveAltoona, PA 16601(814) 695-5579. CLICK ON ANY OF THE SCROLLING IMAGES ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION. At Dominion, Garrett taught theology, and developed and administered both the schools house system (akin to the Chesterton model) and college guidance program. The phrase with which I began could be reversed: teach in order to learn. Mr. Solak adds his passion for formation and extensive teaching experience to OLVs strong faculty. We love this school!!! This is at the heart of our To Proclaim and Teach strategic planning process for Catholic schools throughout the diocese. That faith is informed and it grows by what is studied in the classroom, and in the manner in which it is put into practice on the athletic field, in their parish, and especially at home. Outside of school, I enjoy playing the French Horn, reading, and writing. Bishop McCort Catholic High School, Johnstown, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, Altoona, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Altoona/Hollidaysburg, Saint John the Evangelist School, Bellefonte, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Ebensburg, Our Lady of Victory School, State College, Saint Josephs Catholic Academy, Boalsburg. After high school she joined the military, and spent several years in college in San Diego, where she competed nationally and internationally in speech and debate and spent one year competing in sand volleyball. The beauty and goodness of Narnia and Middle Earth captured his imagination and helped him fall in love with the truth of Salvation History. The first major milestone on my learning journey was the two-year period I spent as a novice in the religious order The Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (DCJM). Blood of Christ, inebriate me. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. My name is Tina Dam and I am honored to be a part of Our Lady of Victory this year as the Art teacher. Their teacher covered an entire blackboard with the names and locations of the major bones and muscles of the human body. Our Kindergarten and first grade classrooms have instructional I hope to inspire students in the appreciation of Gods beauty through His incarnation and creation, by developing technical and artistic skills and understanding the richness of the human expression through the ages of art history in its cultural and historical influences, while exploring the understanding craftsmanship of arts as an expression of innate gifts and talents engaging their minds and spirits. Studying Scripture and theology alongside secular history taught him to view all of human history within the context of God's unfolding revelation. Thanks to all who teach, learn, and offer support in our Catholic schools! Through the grace of God and the faithfulness of His people, Jordan converted to Catholicism there. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MASSES ON FACEBOOK FROM GATE OF HEAVEN AND OUR LADY OF VICTORY. Please include any comments on: "It is the mission of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School to integrate Catholic truths, values and attitudes with the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development of our students. It was not until teaching at Our Lady of Lourdes that my love and understanding of classical education took place. We have 18 full time certified Body of Christ, save me. Dr. Kilcoyne's passion for Gregorian chant and Palestrina-style polyphony is evident from the fruits of his work as Director of Music at multiple parishes. I completed three years towards a degree in Classical and Christian Literature. I look forward to meeting and learning more about each student as we embark on this journey together! Great academics with a real family feel! In speaking about his academic success, he explained that one of the most important lessons he learned was in ninth-grade health class. He comes to Our Lady of Victory after ten years of teaching theology and history at the Girls Division of Regis Jesuit High School. Through our Catholic schools, help us to teach children and young people to know you, love you, follow you, and find their ultimate happiness in you. Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory - Denver, Mr. Garrett Cichowitz | Humanities and Director of Student Activities, Mr. Alex Crane | Humanities and Dean of Students. I read a story told by a young man who had was the Valedictorian at the time of his high school graduation.
Light refreshments will be served again this year after the devotions. A little about myself:, I grew up here in Colorado and graduated in 2011 from the University of Denver in the Dual Degree Program, with my Bachelors Degree in Psychology, licensure in Elementary Education, and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. environment meet the needs of our Middle School students. Those words dont need to remain posted on the classroom wall for young people to grasp their meaning. 2022, Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory, Inc. All rights reserved. Better to put in place the steps necessary to protect the school community than to be caught unprepared. Mr. Alex Crane has long been fascinated by stories.
It is my honor and privilege to introduce myself as the new ninth grade philosophy instructor. God Bless, and know of my prayers for the students as we begin the new school year! Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, I embrace you as if you were already there. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you That with your saints I may praise you For ever and ever. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. They are the blueprint for the success of all our students in discovering who they are what they are called to be. We address those here. The Parish is always in need of prayer, but now even more. On the day of the first quarter exam, the students entered the classroom and immediately saw that the board was wiped clean. Never permit me to be separated from You. Supportive and involved priests from the parish hold lovely school Masses where kids are encouraged to participate. After returning from Madrid last year, I was grateful to find Our Lady of Victory as a place which values the wisdom of the Church and the Classics. Garrett has a Masters in Independent School Leadership from the Klingenstein Program at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York and this Easter, celebrated his one-year anniversary of joining the Catholic Church. The information was there for several weeks. After the students struggled with the test for a while, the teacher collected the papers and tore them up. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Currently, I will teach at Our Lady of Victory part-time while I pursue a Masters Degree in Leadership for the New Evangelization at the Augustine Institute. Then he told the students: Always remember that education is more than just learning what you are told.. Catholic Community of Dallas and Harveys Lake are invited to join FlockNotes, Interested in Joining the Catholic Church. 1-4 No School- Christmas Break 5 Return to school Spirit Day 12 PTO Meeting 8:30am 16 No School- Martin Luther King Day 17-27 STAR Testing 20 End of Second Quarter 25 Report Cards 30 Adoration/Praise & Worship 9:15am , 1 Kindergarten Round-Up 8:30-9:30, 10:15-11:15 No school for current Kindergarten 3 8th Grade May Crowning 4 Spirit Day 6 First Communion 9 All-school Rosary 2:45pm 11 PTO Meeting 8:30am 17 Bible Buddies & First Eucharist Mass 2nd Grade dismisses after Mass 8th Grade Clap Out 18 8th Grade Half Day 19 8th Grade No School 22 8th Grade Class Day 8th Grade Graduation 6:30pm 23 PK3 Last Day of School: Porch Party 10:45-11:15am 24 PK4 Last Day of School: Porch Party 10:15-10:45am Y5 Last Day of School: Porch Party 10:45-11:15am 25 Kindergarten Celebration 8:30am 26-29 No School- Memorial Day Weekend, 132 Orchard Drive, Northville, MI 48167 Phone: (248) 349-3610, OLV School Handbook COVID Dashboard School Newsletters Staff Directory Contact Us, FACTS Hot Lunches Forms & Procedures Spirit Wear Shop Uniform Information OLV Parish Scholastic Book Fair, Recess Volunteer OLV PTO OLV Dad's Club OLV Volunteering, 14 2022-23 Kindergarten Playdate (OLV Playscape) 6:00pm, 11 2022-23 Kindergarten Playdate (OLV Playscape) 10:00am, 22 First Day of School (Grades 1-8), Noon dismissal, 23 Kindergarten 8:30-9:30am or10:00-11:00am, Conferences will be virtual via Zoom, 1 Kindergarten Round-Up 8:30-9:30, 10:15-11:15, 2nd Grade dismisses after Mass, 25 Kindergarten Celebration 8:30am, 2022-23 Printable Calendar (Updated 6/13/2022). Mr. Solak received his B.A. From the wicked foe, defend me. We will begin hosting Fatima Devotions every 13th of the month from May through October. Within your wounds hide me. May we pray for the wisdom and courage to embrace not merely the story of Jesus birth but especially his life, death and resurrection at the heart of which we discover the surest means of achieving life and lasting peace., Summer Music Camp at Gate of Heaven Church 2022, Consecration of Russia & Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Gate of Heaven/Our Lady of Victory Altar and Rosary Society Christmas Brunch 2021, Son of Margaret (Louise) Balint and the late Andrew Joseph (Butch) Hvozdovic, Born May 10, 1961 at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Graduated from the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary School, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Graduated from the former Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Graduated from the former St. Pius the X Seminary, Dalton, PA/University of Scranton, Scranton, PA with a BA in Philosophy, Graduated from Immaculate Conception Seminary/Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ with a M.Div. Dr. Kilcoyne lives with his wife and daughter in Conifer. Our classrooms can accommodate 20-24 students each, we have 2 from Taylor University in Indiana and an M.A. Our building consists of 18 classrooms, In a similar way, I hope to incarnate the immense love and faithfulness God has given to me with you. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. Saturday Vigil 4:00pm at OLV 5:30pm at GOH, Sunday 7:30am at OLV 9:00am at GOH 10:30am at OLV, Weekdays Monday 7pm at GOH Tuesday 9am at OLV Wednesday 9am at GOH Friday Noon at OLV, Saturdays from Noon until 1pm Odd Months at Gate of Heaven Even Months at Our Lady of Victory, Sunday: 3:00-5:00pm at Gate of Heaven Monday: 6:00-7:00pm at Gate of Heaven Tuesday: 4:00-5:00pm at Gate of Heaven First Friday of the Month: 11:30am -Noon at OLV Every Friday: 2:00-3:00pm at Gate of Heaven, Monday, July 18 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration at Gate of Heaven 6:30pm Rosary 7:00pm Novena & Mass at Gate of Heaven, Tuesday, July 19 9am Mass at Our Lady of Victory 10:30am Mass at Meadows Manor for Residents 4-5pm Eucharistic Adoration at Gate of Heaven, Wednesday: July 20 9am Mass at Gate of Heaven 9:30am Cenacle for the Marian Movement of Priests at GOH 6pm Eucharistic Adoration & Flame of Love Devotions at GOH, Thursday, July 21 10:30am Mass at Greenbriar for Reisdents, Friday, July 22 11:15am Divine Mercy Cenacle at Our Lady of Victory 12:00pm Mass at Our Lady of Victory 2:00-3:00pm Eucharistic Adoration at Gate of Heaven, Noon- 1:00pm Confessions at Gate of Heaven, Sunday, July 24: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Livestream of Mass Available on Gate of Heaven Our Lady of Victory Facebook Page anytime after 10:30am Sunday CCD is finished for this academic year, 10:30am Massat Our Lady of Victory (Public & Livestream), 3:00-5:00pm Eucharistic Adoration at Gate of Heaven. Here are some answers to your more common questions. (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)), Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities, Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities, top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania, National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School vs. Nittany Christian School, See more private schools near to Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School, private school tuition across the country. But you also have some concerns. When I first began my career as an educator seven years ago, a mentor said to me, The best education is over the shoulder and through the heart. His words rang true because of his example. Bless the pastors, teachers, administrators, and staff; bless the committees and boards; bless the alumni, benefactors, and countless volunteers who support the mission of our Catholic schools. Religious life proved to be one of the best schools of humanity and the Divinity. Note key dates such as: Endorse Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School. O Good Jesus, hear me. Please complete the CCD registration for either GOH or OLV programs. I find great joy in helping form the minds of young people, and I consider it a serious duty to form students alongside parents so that they can take on the covert intellectual battle that claims the souls and minds of so many of our peers today. The teacher then announced that there was only one question: Name and locate every major bone and muscle in the human body. All the students protested: We never studied that! The teacher responded: Thats no excuse. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please Check Back for Updates on Resuming CCD Classes. FAITH, EXCELLENCE, and SERVICE are not simply words that hang on the wall during Catholic Schools Week. She and her husband Devon have been married for nine years. Services begin at 7pm and include: Fatima prayers, the Rosary, and Marian hymns. Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: View the Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School yearly calendar below. The diagram stayed on the board throughout the term, although the teacher never referred to it. Dr. Kilcoyne led similar efforts as the Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Longmont where he taught Gregorian Chant and established a Schola Cantorum. Its a living FAITH in the person of Jesus Christ, which encourages all of our students to strive for EXCELLENCE in all of their endeavors. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. School shootings and other emergency situations won't happen in your school, right? Amen. in European studies from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, and he expects to complete his M.A. Current enrollment averages 300 students. The public is welcome to attend and celebrate Our Blessed Mother. When I am not teaching or studying I enjoy playing guitar, reading fantasy and psychology, and hiking in the mountains. in Theology and a minor in Church History, Deacon at St. John the Evangelist Church, Honesdale, PA, Ordained a Priest on Saturday, September 5, 1987, Assistant Pastor: Epiphany Church, Sayre, PA, Assistant Pastor: St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, PA, Assistant Pastor: St. Joseph Church, Hazelton, PA, Pastor: St. Luke the Evangelist Church , Jersey Shore, PA, Current Pastor: Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas/Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake, Current Scranton Diocesan Coordinator of Pilgrimages, Current Chaplain of the North End Slovak Citizens Club, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Current Supreme Chaplain Slovak Catholic Sokol, Passaic, NJ, Current National President Slovak Catholic Federation, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen, After Spiritually receiving the Graces of Holy Communion you may pray the following prayer. He also built Dominions first athletics program, including conference champion-winning cross-country teams. They are formed to be good citizens of the world.
As I committed more time to the Disciples, I began studying in the Universidad San Justino in Madrid. After I discerned God's call away from seminary formation, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy at Wichita State University, and I have spent the past two years ministering to college students through a missionary organization called The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). OLV has been a blessing for our family. This phrase (which I hope all Latin students will be able to translate) rests at the heart of my person and might be the best way to introduce myself. Monthly Parish Payer Hour will be discontinued going forward. classroom teachers and four part time certified specials teachers. Permit me not to be separated from you. Although we will no longer meet to pray, you may continue to pray for our parishes and parishioners at home. The theme of Catholic Schools Week 2022 is: FAITH, EXCELLENCE, SERVICE. Garrett Cichowitz comes to us from Dominion Christian School, a classical Christian K-12 school in Reston, Virginia. Kindergarten up to grade eight. Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory, Mailing Address: P.O. In our Catholic schools, the truth about God and about who we are as Gods sons and daughters is posted in the minds and hearts of students. He has a particular passion for teaching Scripture and helping students see the narrative thread that runs from Genesis to Revelation and understand their own place in that story as members of the Body of Christ.