St. Luke Weekly Memo
October 4, 2020
Chalpin's Message - Mrs. Damur
- This Sunday's Gospel is
Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 the Vineyards and Tennants
One of the saddest statements in the gospels is this innocent comment of the father: ‘They will respect my son.’ I am frightened to think of what would happen if Jesus came into our world today. His message about the Kingdom of God would put him in direct opposition to so many other kingdoms. He would become an enemy to be got rid of.
Jesus, you were thrown out and killed. But you took no revenge. Instead, you excused your torturers and by your love, you reconciled everyone with God. You showed what divine love is like. You love me totally, no matter what I do. May I always wish others well, and pray for them instead of taking revenge on them when they hurt me.
Every one of us has been given a vineyard by God. Our families, our communities, our work, our church, our environment are all parts of our vineyard. God does not exclude anyone from their vineyard. People exclude themselves by failing to tend the vineyard they have been given.
I am called by God to produce good fruits in this vineyard. In this time of the pandemic, how am I using the gifts he gave me to help others?
Jesus came unto his own and his own did not receive him. What did Jesus do in response to his being rejected by the people? As you read the story what thoughts and feelings stir in you.
What is this story trying to tell you about the God of Jesus, the Abba?
PRAISE AND WORSHIP - Monday, Oct 5th
Our First Virtual Mass of the Year
Every Child Matters
AHS and Mental Health Foundation
COVID
As a parent/guardian you are required to complete a daily health screening check for your child each day before they come to school. We need everyone's help and commitment to these health checks, as well as making sure that your child stays home if they are feeling unwell or displaying any symptoms. This is the most important measure we can all do to keep our school safe.
COVID-19 Symptoms.This document provides guidance on what to do if your child has symptoms. Please read and follow the protocols.
Please refer to the Parent Guide for more information
SCHOOL COUNCIL/PARENT ASSOCIATION
The next virtual school council meeting takes place on October 19, 2020. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with our Annual Budget Meeting and will be followed by our regular school council and parent association meetings starting at 6:30pm.
If you would like to lend your time to the Fundraising or the Hot Lunch committees, please reach out via the school council email: stlukeparentcouncileics@gmail.com
OLPH (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish)
Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and sacremental preparation.
Read the lastest bullitin from OLPH.
Please contact OLPH parish if you require more information on having your child prepare or receive the sacraments.
Thank-you Teachers!
Picture Day!
Note: There will be no sibling pictures this year.
We Welcome, Virtually, Rooney and Punyi
Our beloved local performers Rooney and Punyi are back to share their love of reading in a Free fun, interactive and physically distanced Reading Show! Our students will be participating in the live streamed show on Thursday. The following week all grades will be participating in online activities with Rooney and Punyi. A special thank-you to the school council for partially funding this program for our students.
Who: Ideal for students in Grades 1-3.
What: Always interactive, students will be called on to participate in call and response, and will learn to tell their own Jack and the Beanstalk story with only their hands at their desk.
Where: This live-streamed show will take place in the St. Alberta Public Library and will be broadcast straight to our classrooms.
When: 9:15-9:45 a.m., Thursday October 8th.
Why: Because Reading is Fun! And Rooney and Punyi are still here for Fun!
How: Parents -if you would like to register Please register: Here! (No Library Membership is required, anyone can register)
PJ Day!
Upcoming Week
Monday, October 5:
- World Teachers' Day - Thank-you Teachers for all you do!
Praise and worship virtual assembly at 9:05.
Tuesday, October 6:
Picture Day!
Wednesday, October 7:
Bus Evacuation Day
Early Out 2:00 Staff meeting day
Thursday, October 8:
SWAT: PJ Day - bring a non-perishable food item for those in need.
Rooney and Punyi for the Grades 1-4.
Friday, October 9:
No School: Staff Professional Development Day
Monday, October 12:
No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
St. Luke Catholic School
Principal
Email: Stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-5920
Twitter: @stlcs_EICS