| | | | Newsletter for Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Dear Parents,
Last Sunday, which was Palm Sunday, marked the beginning of Holy Week. Our remembrance of the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus makes Holy Week the most sacred time of the year for Catholics. Remember to balance the sacred part of Holy Week with all the other Easter preparations you may be making. Over the next few days, as we draw closer to Easter Sunday, let us remember the days leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. - Today, also known as Spy Wednesday, recalls the decision of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
- Holy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus and his disciples gathering together for the Last Supper. During this meal, Jesus instituted the very first Eucharist. The Mass of the Last Supper, celebrated tomorrow, reminds us of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples to impress upon them the call to serve others.
- Good Friday services commemorate the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus. This is the one day of the year Mass is not celebrated. Instead, Good Friday services are held from noon until 3:00pm. This is also a day of fasting and abstinence to commemorate the pain and suffering of Jesus.
- Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) Liturgy consists of several parts, including the lighting of the Paschal candle, the Liturgy of the Word, and the Sacraments of Initiation for those electing to become members of the Catholic Church.
- Easter Sunday is a joyful celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead. He also joined his disciples for a meal and told them to carry on his works.
Please check out your church's schedule for Easter Week activities.
Layette Drive: A BIG thank you to everyone who contributed to our layette drive. We received a wonderful collection for the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) which will benefit needy mothers and their newborns throughout the year.
Father-Daughter Dance: We heard there were many beautiful princesses and handsome princes in attendance last Saturday night at the Father-Daughter Dance. It was the largest type of this event in recent years. Thank you to Mariluz Ragasa and Josie Jung for organizing this fun event.
Extended Care: Please remember that tomorrow, Thursday April 2nd, is the beginning of Easter break and a minimum day. Dismissal for Preschool is at noon, for grades K-3 at 12:15 and for grades 4-8 at 12:30. Afternoon Extended Care is available tomorrow until 6:00pm but will NOT be providing a hot dog lunch. Please plan ahead and provide your child with a lunch and extra snacks tomorrow if they are staying at extended care. | | | STEAM Showcase: Today was the last day of the Spring STEAM electives. Tomorrow, Thursday, April 2nd, STEAM students will share their work and projects with STM students and families in a showcase that represent the rigorous work and training resulting from student collaboration, problem solving, effective communication, and critical thinking skills. Please drop by the gym tomorrow between 11:00am-noon to see all they have accomplished. | | | April 3rd-12th
Easter Break - No School
| | April 14th
2nd grade First Reconciliation
9:00am, STM Church | | | Thursday, April 23rd
8th grade play, 7:00pm
Carroll Hall | | April 25
First Communion 10:00am, STM Church | | | | The school office will be closed this Friday, April 3rd as well as all next week, April 6th through April 10th. Enjoy the break!
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
