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Our school produces a newsletter once every two weeks. Our latest newsletter can be seen below. Older editions can be viewed by clicking on the number links. |
Newsletter #9
DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 5 Classes Resume
Jan. 8-10 K of C Track Meet
Jan. 14 Father Paul visits St. George School
CSCC Mtg. 7 p.m.
PRINCIPAL'S PEN
• Our Advent Liturgy was last night at St. Anne's Church, and our Grade 1-5 classes did an excellent job! The singing and choral reading was top notch and the effort that the students put into the evening was fantastic! Special thanks go out to our teachers and educational assistants, who worked so hard to prepare our students for the evening. It was a great time for us to get together and demonstrate the true meaning of the season.
• Our Grade 8 students continue to prepare for the Elmwood Lodge Christmas party. They will be hosting the residents of the Elmwood Lodge Care Home this Thursday, for an evening of fun and friendship.
Memory Awakens Hope . . . . . . . . . Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Seek That Which Is Above, 1986
"Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope which is so necessary to man. Advent's intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. The purpose of the Church's year is continually to rehearse her great history of memories, to awaken the heart's memory so that it can discern the star of hope.
It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope."
CHOIR
Congratulations to our Choir for all their hard work and dedication. This year, we performed at the Festival of Trees and at the Knights of Columbus Carol Festival. We have truly enjoyed performing together this year. Thank you to Jamie P., Vanessa R., Savannah S., Teagan H., Zachary S., Joey H-L., Edward G., Zachery W., Colton F., Savannah S., Jessa-Lynne R., Keila W., Rachel F., Maddison C., Kayla E., Sheridan E., Nicole G., Emma K., Alicia J., Anna W., Matthew E., Payge C., and Arianna W. Thank you as well to our staff volunteers Mme. Mackey, Ms. Ogle and Mrs. Kennedy.
BAND NEWS
Our Grade six and seven/eight band performed at Bishop James Mahoney High School last Thursday evening for parents and friends. They did an excellent job and their hard work showed through in their performance. A very special thanks goes out to Mrs. McGonigal, who has put so much effort into preparing her students for the performances.
ADOPT A SIDEWALK
As part of our school's mission to reach out to others, some of our classes will be adopting sidewalks in the neighborhood. This means we will be identifying residents who need assistance keeping their sidewalks clear during the winter months and going out to shovel after the snow falls. If you know of anyone who would be in need of such assistance, please call the office with their address.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP NEWS
• Friday, Dec. 19 th will be a Festive Attire Day. Students may dress in red and green, Santa hats, socks, etc.
ST. GEORGE CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL (CSCC) NEWS:
The CSCC would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday season. May you rejoice in the blessing of His love this Christmas and always. The next St. George CSCC Meeting is Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
ST. ANNE'S PARISH NEWS .
Weekday Mass Times Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Mass Times Saturday at 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
YOUTH EVENTS
Friday, Dec. 19 th (7:00 p.m.) & Saturday, Dec. 20 th (11:00 a.m.). Advent Retreat for Grades 3 and Up. This retreat will focus on Advent, and will include a service project, winter activities, an optional sleepover and a lot of games! Permission forms and outline will be made available by contacting Erin at stannesyouth@hotmail.com or by visiting our website: http;//www.saintannes.ca/index.php
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saturday, Dec. 20 th 5:00 p.m./Sunday, Dec. 21 st 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, Dec. 24 th Christmas Liturgies: 5:00 p.m. St. Anne's (Fr. Ralph)/5:00 p.m. BJM Common (Fr. Paul)
Carol of Festival of Praise 8:30 p.m.
Christmas Liturgy 9:00 p.m.
Carol Festival of Praise 11:15 p.m.
Christmas Liturgy 12:00 midnight (Incense will be used at the Midnight Mass)
Christmas Day : Thursday, Dec. 25 th Christmas Liturgy: 10:00 a.m.
Feast of the Holy Family : Saturday, Dec. 27 th 5:00 p.m./Sunday, Dec. 28 th 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Mary, Mother of God
Wednesday, Dec. 31 st 5:00 p.m./Thursday, Jan. 1 st 10:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY NEWS .
LAWSON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOC.
Lawson Heights is planning a family New Years Eve party in the park at Lawson rink and the toboggan hill area. We are planning for a bonfire and fireworks around 9:00 p.m. for the little ones. Volunteers are required to make this event work, so please contact info@lawsonheights.ca with volunteering or donations to the event.
RINK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Rink work is under way and we are still looking for helpers for snow removal and flooding, please come and help out. For more information contact info@lawsonheights.ca
The St. George School staff would like to take this opportunity to sincerely wish you the best during this joyous and blessed season.