Leadership Message
Baptism of Jesus:
You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Mark 1: 11
Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. This brings our Christmas season to a close and the beginning of Ordinary Time. This also is when Jesus moves into His public ministry. Jesus' baptism prepares Him for this ministry.
In his homily today, Father Kris challenged us to know and celebrate the date of our own baptisms. Father Kris reminded us that through our baptism, as Christians, we are never alone. Through our baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God, and brothers and sisters to one another. Knowing this helps us remember how to treat one another with acceptance, love and kindness.
As we continue to navigate our way through the uncertainty and sometimes, loneliness, of the pandemic, may we be reminded today of the hope and love bestowed on us through the Holy Spirit on our baptism.
Blessings,
Mrs. Bonnie-Lynne Boehm, Principal
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Sacramental Preparation at OLA Parish: First Reconciliation and First Communion-Registration closes Jan. 22, 2021
Registration is open now until Friday Jan 22, 2021. Please see the letter from Fr. Kris sent via School messenger on Friday about registration and classes.
Grade 2 (and above): Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Grade 6: Confirmation
Parish Sacrament link here: https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments?fbclid=IwAR2OHCFhZIjsmxSh4qa26aD-0WgG2X4s09HGgIYlpMr8-il1T5-HS8bL5_E
Grades have changed from the past, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are now combined in the grade two year. If you missed one of these sacraments last year you can do them now if your child is in grade three or four.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Father Kris at the Parish at 780-998-3288 or kris.schmidt@caedm.ca. You can also connect with Michelle Johnston, our Parish-Parent rep if you have any questions: Email: mlmjohnston@gmail.com Call or text: 780-934-3411
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Pink Shirt Day-T-shirt for sale
February 24th is Pink Shirt Day and our school will be encouraging everyone to wear pink and Practice Kindness! If you already have a pink shirt in your closet that is fantastic! If you would like to purchase one, we have the opportunity through Staples, to order one designed by Jeremiah Peters, a Coast Salish artist from WSÁNEĆ:
"I chose the thunderbird for their great strength and protection, the wings wrapped around the child's face, from the biggest hearts to the smallest."
The cost of the shirt is $10 and includes shipping and taxes. Any surplus from the t-shirt sales will be used to support St John’s Chalice Foster Children.
Orders can be placed through your PowerSchool Account starting at 12:00 pm on January 11th.
- Please sign into your account and select Student Fees. This takes you to a new screen where you will select your students name.
- In the due now section you will see an option to add T-shirt sizes to your cart.
- Once you have completed the order form please proceed to the cart to check out and pay for your order.
- If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Potter at 780-998-7777 or email barbara.drolet@eics.ab.ca
Staples will be supplying the T-Shirts, once they arrive at the school they will be distributed. Deadline for orders is 12:00 am January 21st. Thank you to Mrs. Heesing and Mrs. Potter for organizing this for our school community.
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Saint John XXIII Catholic School