| | | | 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 events 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. | |  | THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Our seventh graders will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 27th at 5:00pm in the church. To prepare for this important event in their faith journey, they participated in a retreat yesterday. Please keep the seventh graders in your prayers as they prepare for this special day. | |
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MORE THAN BRICKS
As we mentioned last week, we ask that every family respond to the campaign. There is no specific, required contribution however, the level of response from all school families to the Campaign will ensure the safety of our children as we move forward with the seismic retrofit and other improvement projects. We ask that all responses are received by Friday, April 27, 2018. | | | | EASTER VACATION
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 29 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. Extended care will be offered until 6:00pm.
Please note that the school office will be closed beginning tomorrow, Thursday March 29 at 1:00pm and will re-open on Monday, April 9 at 7:45am.
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal
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