SBC REGISTRATION Register for SBC by February 9th!  Info here: https://donboscoaustin.org/spring-break-camp-2025/ [https://donboscoaustin.org/spring-break-camp-2025/] SBC DTDP Today is the last day to request to be a DT/DP for SBC. Fill out the form [https://url.veym.net/sbc-2025-dtdp]. DOAN FEAST DAY MASS This Saturday, January 26, is our Doan Feast Day Mass at 7:00pm.  Come in uniform to celebrate, and cheer on the HSTTs that will be promoted to HT.  HT AMA This Sunday, January 27, the HTs will be doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything). This is your chance to ask anything that you want to know, and the HTs are committed to being honest and open to answer any question to the best of our ability.  "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7 If you would like to submit questions before class, fill out the form [https://url.veym.net/db-hs-ama] TET BOUNCY HOUSE Hiep Si is running the Bouncy House for the parish Tet celebration on February 2.  If you would like to volunteer to help run it, let Tr. Denny know.  

SBC 2025 * 📅  Saturday, March 15, 7:00 AM – Monday, March 17, 4:00 PM * 💲 Fee: $80 * 📌 Registration Deadline: February 9, 2025 * Forms * Announcement [http://donboscoaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SBC2025_ThongBao.pdf] * Registration Form [http://donboscoaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SBC2025_Registration.pdf] SBC DT/DP SIGNUP If you are interested in being a Captain or Co-Captain for SBC, fill out the form: https://url.veym.net/sbc-2025-dtdp [https://url.veym.net/sbc-2025-dtdp] Deadline to submit: Wednesday, January 22, 11:59pm 9 DAYS FOR LIFE NOVENA As mentioned in class, we will pray the Novena together each night for the next 8 nights (Jan 13-20) at 8:30pm on Discord.  Feel free to stay on after for some games. Join the Doan Discord here: https://discord.gg/yhyaPZ3J [https://discord.gg/yhyaPZ3J]. If the link has expired, message Tr. Denny. DOAN ADORATION AND HIEP SI HANGOUT Our monthly Doan Adoration will be Friday, January 17, at 7:15pm in the church. Afterwards we will have our Post-Adoration HS Hangout at either Milk+Tea or In-N-Out.  TẾT 2025 Our church Tết celebration is Sunday, February 2. No TNTT this day      

🍲 COOKING COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES 🍲 📋 OVERVIEW * Budget: Each team has been allocated $20 to buy ingredients for their dish. * Class Day: You will cook your dish during class next week using a portable butane burner provided to each team. * Supplied Items: Salt, pepper, sugar, and oil will be provided. Everything else must be brought by your team. ---------------------------------------- 📝 RULES & GUIDELINES RECIPE DEVELOPMENT * Collaborate with your team to create a recipe that is affordable, simple, and uses accessible ingredients. BUDGET & RECEIPTS * Receipts Required: Each team must bring receipts for all ingredients purchased. This will confirm that you stayed within the $20 budget. * Budget Exclusions: Spices can be brought from home and do not count towards the budget. However, main food ingredients (like protein, vegetables, grains, etc.) do count. * Splitting Costs: Teams can split the cost of ingredients.  * For example, if two teams agree to buy a dozen eggs for $3.50 and each team uses 6 eggs in their dish, $1.75 will be applied to each team's budget. EQUIPMENT & INGREDIENTS * Provided by HT: Each team will have one portable butane burner. We will supply salt, pepper, sugar, and oil. * Bring Your Own: All other kitchen tools and equipment must be brought by your team, including knives, cutting boards, pots, pans, and any special utensils needed. PREP & COOKING * Minimal Prep Allowed at Home: You can do minimal prep work at home, like marinating meat, but all other prep and cooking should be done in class. * Team Involvement: All team members should be involved in the cooking process during class. ---------------------------------------- 📊 JUDGING CRITERIA Your dish will be judged based on the following categories: * Taste: 50 points * Affordability: 20 points * Presentation: 15 points * Creativity: 15 points    We’re excited to see what each team creates and taste the delicious dishes you come up with! Good luck, and happy cooking! ---------------------------------------- Feel free to ask in the GroupMe if you have any questions or need further clarification.   ---------------------------------------- Tr. Phi's Slides for reference: Google Slides [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15jb4KiBAOq9gP6PDsgGDbgEhQUv1BxtRYTerSLVzVGI/edit?usp=sharing]