The Good News - December 11, 2022

The Third Sunday of Advent is called, Gaudete Sunday, represented in our Advent wreaths by the pink or rose candle. The theme of the day celebrates our hopeful anticipation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Rose is the liturgical colour used to signify joy. The anticipation of the coming of Christ and His infinite love for us is our JOY!

As we head into week three of our Advent season, we continue to light the way to Christ in our hearts and homes. Our staff and students have been preparing Him room with their prayer and acts of service.

Thank-you Saint John XXII families for sharing in the Advent season with us! Your support with creating baskets for our raffle to support women and children at Lurana Shelter, donating socks for the Bissell center and joining us for all our Countdown to Christmas activities...these are the moments that matter as we light the path to Jesus and remember the true reason for the season-Jesus.

"All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”

-St. Francis of Assisi

Monday, Dec. 12

• Third Week of Advent Faith Assembly pd. 1- Led by Grade 3B
• Special Presentation from Hannah Crowther Literacy Foundation
• Parent School Council Meeting 7 pm ( join us virtually on Google Meet)

Tuesday, Dec. 13:

• Father Tomasz visit
  

Wednesday, Dec. 14:

• Hot Lunch
• Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal
  

Thursday, Dec. 15:

• Christmas Concert 1pm/6pm
  

Friday, Dec. 16:

• Christmas Sweater Day
• Gr. 3 Teacher's Pet
  
• Gr. 4 Heritage Precinct
  

LOOKING AHEAD:

Dec. 19 - Advent Mass (at OLA church), Community Readers (pm)

Dec. 20 - PJ and Christmas Movie Day

Dec. 21 - First day of Christmas Break

Jan. 4 - First day back from Christmas break, Early Dismissal 2:15

We are can't wait to see you at our Advent Concert on Thursday, December 15th in the school gym.

The afternoon performance begins at 1:00pm , doors will open at 12:30

The evening performance begins at 6:00pm, the doors will open at 5:30

Families will be notified about their extra ticket requests on Monday.

Remember to bring money for the Basket Raffle. Tickets are 1 for $2 or 12 for $20 Winning tickets will be drawn at the end of the evening Christmas Concert. All money raised will be donated to Lurana Shelter for our Advent Social Justice Project.

This Advent, St. John XXIII is continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support women and children at the Lurana Shelter.

At St. John XXIII, our goal is to raise enough money to purchase two Baskets of Blessing per class. The cost of each basket is approximately $100. We will be creating themed baskets that will be raffled off at our Christmas Concert. You can also donate online using our school link.

Donations will be accepted until December 20th.

May God bless you and your family this Advent Season.

A major piece of living out the Catholic faith is growing in charity toward others. It is a goal we strive to reach every day of our lives. As part of our preparations for Christmas, our St. John Staff bought new , unwrapped toys to be donated to Santa's Anonymous. Also, our staff donated $100 for one Basket of Blessing in support of Lurana Shelter.

As we draw close to Christmas, may all of our hearts be filled with gladness that the gifts that we can offer to our loved ones and to those who need our support make this a season of joy for all those who give and for every person who will benefit from the Christ-like kindness of others.

Wow! The library is full of amazing robots. The participation in One Book One School has been fantastic!

The library will be open on the afternoon and evening of the Christmas Concert so you can see all of the fabulous creations.

Yay! the boxes have been shipped and are expected to arrive this week. Thank you for your support of the fundraiser and patience in waiting to receive them.

School fees are now due in PowerSchool. Please log into your PowerSchool account to pay for your child's fees.

Box of Cards orders have been added for those that missed the order deadline.

If your require assistance in paying fees you may fill out a fee waiver form and submit it to the school. Fee Waiver Application Deadline is December 12, 2022.

Please call the office at 780-998-7777 if you have any questions.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

From our OLA Parish:

We help families to prepare their children for first Confession and first Eucharist. We accept children in grade two and older. Each candidate must be baptized. Parents or guardians should register their children at the Parish Office. In preparation for their sacramental journey and to encourage relationships with Jesus and within our Parish family, each candidate is welcomed and encouraged to attend all classes on their sacramental journey.

We are now accepting pre-registration for sacramental preparation for 2022-2023. Please email or drop off completed forms with fee to the parish. Registration is not considered complete with out payment of fees.

Fee of $50.00 for the two sacraments. Please provide a copy of the baptism certificate if not baptized in one of our parishes.

E-mail forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)

Date and Times of classes, retreat and celebration have not yet been determined. We will post as soon as we have the information. Please feel free to register and pick up the resources at the church office.

As Family We Walk In Christ's Footsteps

Email: stj@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stj.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9526 89 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-998-7777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnXXIII
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII