STM Newsletter for Wednesday, February 17, 2021

View this email in your browser February 17, 2021 Dear STM Community, Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent in the Catholic Church. Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. The next 40 days are a time for prayer and spiritual renewal, for fasting, and for doing good deeds for others. The following information, adapted from Franciscan Media, The Many Customs of Lent, suggests that "Lent provides a perfect opportunity for your family to celebrate together."  As a family, observe the practice of not eating meat on Friday. Remember that the purpose of this tradition is to make a sacrifice. Meatless Fridays are now also seen as a sign of solidarity with the hungry multitudes worldwide. In addition to abstaining from meat on Fridays, do some abstaining from the television or other types of media, such as the computer or video-game system. Use the time to do activities together as a family, such as taking a walk or playing a game. Put some thought into your decision as to what your Lenten sacrifice will be this year. Doing something for someone else can be just as good as giving something up. Is it harder to do chores to help around the house or to give up candy? Today, staff and students in K-8 grade were "sprinkled" with ashes as a symbol of the dust from which God made us and as a sign of repentance for when we have not followed God's plan.  The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from last year's Palm Sunday Mass. CALENDAR Monday, Feb. 22 Minimum Day - 12:15/12:30 dismissal Teacher In-service Tuesday, Feb. 23 Grade 8 ACRE test Thursday, Feb. 25 Grade 3 Bridge Builders Virtual Workshop Friday, Feb. 26 End of Trimester 2 Grade 8 Graduation Photo Day Saturday, Feb. 27 Cioppino on the Go! Cioppino On The Go!  You are invited to join St.Thomas More School for our annual Cioppino Dinner (on the go style!)  Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021 Curbside pick up: St. Thomas More schoolyard between 4pm-7:30pm Dinner: $45/per person (Crab or chicken, green salad, appetizer box, pasta, bread and dessert) Drinks to Go: $15-$30  *Bid on wonderful gourmet baskets and class sponsored baskets. *Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win! 1rst prize/ $1000 and 2nd prize/IPAD   Check out the STM Cioppino 2021 website link below  https://stmcioppino2021.weebly.com/ ORDER YOUR 2020-2021 YEARBOOK Student Council raised $930 from our Valentine's Day Gram sales! Thank you for your continued support! Marie Fitzpatrick Principal Copyright © 2021 St. Thomas More School, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email from the office of St. Thomas More School.   Thank you for helping us go green. Our mailing address is: 50 Thomas More Way San Francisco, CA 94132 www.stmsf.org unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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