Hawks Weekly News
October 9, 2022
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday October 10th - Thanksgiving Day, no school
- October 11,12,13 - Grade 5's can choose to eat lunch in the cafeteria
- Thursday October 13th - Grade 6 swim lessons
- Friday October 14th - Grade 5 swim lessons
- Friday October 21st - School Photo Retakes
A friendly Reminder for all parents/guardians that our school is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave the school to get lunch or receive skip the dishes delivery for their lunches.
Read-In 2022
As Thanksgiving approaches we are truly grateful for our St Theresa school community and your support of our Food Bank Drive this past week
This Week at St Theresa
Soaking up all the sunshine we can!
Celebrating World Teacher Day in 8PL
Longboarding Fun in Sport for Life
Our Cross Country Running Team competed this week
Hawks Volleyball
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
The St. Theresa Parent Advisory Council performs many vital functions for our school community, by helping to facilitate school wide student functions and providing valuable funding to our school via fundraising. Parents involved in the PAC learn about planning and development within the school and are part of the planning process. These roles make their involvement very important to the families, administration and teachers.
Thanks to all who joined us on Sept 28 for our first meeting of the year.
All are welcome and invited to join us for the next PAC meeting on November 1st
For the month of September, St Theresa Parent Council held a Little Caesars® Pizza Kit Fundraiser to raise money for our school.
Our goal was to raise $2,400 for the school. Due to the participation of so many students, we exceeded our goal - the students have raised $3,714! Thank you to everyone for their participation and for your support for the school!
Bilingual Ukrainian Catholic Parents Society (BUCPS)
The Bilingual Ukrainian Catholic Parents Society is holding a Pasta Fundraiser Event!
Friday October 21 - 5pm to 8pm at St. Sophia Church - 25-53012, RR 224.
Adults $20 ~ Kids 5-12 $10 ~ 4 & under FREE.
A delicious dinner to support the Sherwood Park Ukrainian Bilingual Program!
Menu includes:
- Caesar salad
- Garlic bread
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Penne alfredo
- Chicken lasagna
- Dessert
- Gluten free option available
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bucps-pasta-dinner-fundraiser-night-tickets-434000937487
GrACE - Celebration of Catholic Education - October 21, 2022
Parish News
OLPH Parish
We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park AB. T8H 1Y7
Phone : 780 467 5470 Fax : 780 467 0530
E-mail: info@olph.ca Website: www.olph.ca
Dear Parents:
Welcome to a new year of Catholic education and faith formation for your child!
Each year, in a Catholic school, your child will learn about many aspects of their Catholic faith— including learning about the seven sacraments. In our Archdiocese, preparing children for the celebration of their own sacraments always occurs in the parish, with the support of the school: • preparing for First Reconciliation, and then First Eucharist, can begin when a child is 7 years of age and in Grade 2 or older
• preparing for Confirmation can begin when a child is about 12 years of age and in Grade 6 or older • special preparation is also available for children of any age who are not yet baptized
Most children attending Catholic schools are ready to receive at the ages shown above, but there is no such thing as too late. Are you seeking for your child to celebrate a sacrament, such as Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation? Are you ready to help them live out their Baptismal promises? Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and Elk Island Catholic Schools are each involved in preparing your child for a Catholic sacrament along with you. It is a group effort, and everyone has a role:
• As a parent, the Church has always held that you are the primary teacher of the faith for your child. You teach them about God; set the example; talk about your own faith; and you bring them to Mass. • The place where the sacraments are celebrated and lived is the Catholic parish. We the people of God in the Church are each part of the Body of Christ. Being in relationship with the parish community (with all its challenges and blessings) is essential for your life of faith and that of your child. The preparation for, and celebration of, the sacraments happens in the parish church. • You must sign your child up for preparation at the parish. The school doesn’t do this part of the process for you. Catholic schools are a special place for children to learn more about Jesus Christ, to practice living in a community of faith, and to develop and deepen a relationship with Christ. We (Catholic parish and Catholic school) are eager to walk beside you and your children during this very special time.
Please call OLPH parish office 780-467-5470, send an email to sacraments@olph.ca or visit www.olph.ca/sacraments to get started or learn more.
As you prepare your child for their sacraments may this also be a special time for you - of deepening your own understanding and of growing in faith for the whole family!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jim Corrigan, Pastor
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
A Roman Catholic Christian community.
We come together at our Lord’s invitation to worship God, celebrate the sacraments, and deepen our faith. We strive to be thankful, generous and welcoming, and are sent forth to help advance God’s Kingdom on earth by proclaiming the Gospel and serving others.
Helpful Links
St. Theresa Catholic School
Email: stt@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stt.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 2021 Brentwood Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-464-4001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.TheresaCatholicMiddleSchool/