| | | | 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. | | RE-REGISTRATION - You must complete one online form for EACH child currently attending STM/Utopia Preschool. (Preschool families who are entering kindergarten do not need to register online.)
- Deadline to complete re-registration online is TODAY, Wednesday, March 23rd.
- If the online form is not completed by midnight tonight, a seat will not be saved for your child.
- As always, re-registration fees are non-refundable (will be billed on Tomorrow, March 24th - due by April 15th).
| | | Families returning to STM/UTOPIA for the 2016-2017 school year click here. | | | Families NOT returning to STM/UTOPIA for the 2016-2017 school year, click here. | | |  | | SPELL-A-THON: Please remember that all monies pledged were due back by today's deadline. All families who did not submit their pledges will be charged the amount pledged to their FACTS account tomorrow. | | EASTER VACATION: Tomorrow, Thursday, March 23rd is a minimum day for all Preschool-8th graders and the beginning of Easter Vacation. Preschool will dismiss at 12 noon, K-3 at 12:15pm and 4-8 at 12:30pm. There will still be extended care until 6pm that day for K-8 students (Lunch will NOT be provided). Street parking will be limited because of the early dismissal schedule. The school yard will be open between 11am-noon to facilitate the pick up of Preschool students.
You will be receiving your paper copy of the April Calendar and Hot Lunch Menu on Wednesday, April 6th. The information will be available online tomorrow. The school office will be closed this Friday, March 25th as well as all next week, March 28th through April 11st. Enjoy the break!
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
