St Jude School
December 13, 2019
A message from Fr. Joe
Dear Parents,
We have celebrated “Joy Sunday” last week by lighting the rose candle, thus ushering in the merry announcement that Christ, our Savior, is to be born. Christmas is an awaited holiday that brings to mind fond memories of past Christmases. It is typically the most emotional feast in the liturgical calendar because the birth of a child fills with warm feelings any person who has love in his/her heart. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our Savior. May He bring peace to your home. If you are at a low point in your marriage-and, many couples cross that rocky path-look at your child in his/her eyes and ask yourself what you are willing to sacrifice for his/her wellbeing. Jesus sacrificed his life in the way that you know for your spiritual wellbeing.
Warm wishes to all of you, dear parishioners and parents of St. Jude. You and your loved ones will be remembered in my Christmas masses. Check the schedule of masses for Christmas and do not miss the opportunity to attend church on this special holy day.
Fr. Joseph Scalco, CSJ
Administrator
Weekly Update from Mrs. Hibler
Dear Parents:
Yesterday, we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadelupe with a very special Mass. I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to Mr. Norton, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Frank, Mr. Kasper, Mrs. Santiago, and Mrs. Nieto for all of your hard work and planning. Thank you to all my teachers for working on the song ahead of time, our students sounded like angels. Finally, to the cast, Lauren, Cassie, Lauren, Kyle, Luke, Diego, Colin, Michael, Xander, Catherine, and Lily, your performance was mesmerizing and you kept our students very engaged. Fr. Joe's vision of how to portray this special day will permanently be part of the fond school memories our students will have for many years to come. We are blessed to have a robust faith-filled school and community.
Godspeed,
Mrs. Molly Hibler
North Pointe Ballet to perform the Nutcracker
Christmas Ornament Crafting Extravaganza!
Does your child like to make crafts? If so, join Mrs. Arra in December for a few afternoons to make beautiful ornaments! Your child will create unique handmade ornaments to give as gifts or to hang on your tree. Open to all students in Grades K-8. There are four different dates you can to choose from. Each date will have five different ornaments. If you select all four dates, that is 20 unique ornaments! The cost is $20 for each date. Choose 1 or 2 days or come for all 4. There is more information in the flyer is below!
St. Jude Announces Musical
We look forward to this production!
St. Jude Student's to sell Candy Cane Grams
Students will have the opportunity to buy a Candy Cane Gram at lunch through December 18th. Each gram is 25 cents. A Candy Cane Gram is an excellent way for your child to spread some Christmas cheer and write a message for a friend!
Friday Funnies
What made the turkey such a good musician? They always have their "drum sticks." Lyla Smith 3A
Midview Soccer League
What's Happening in December???
Mon 12/16: Spirit Day, 2:45-3:00 Power of the Pen, No Talent Show Rehearsal
Tues 12/17: Model UN 2:45-3:45, 3:00-4:30 Talent Show Rehearsal
Wed 12/18: Jr Hg Class Color Day, 9:15 Band Field Trip to Abbewood, 2:45-3:45 Liturgy Choir practice, 2:45-3:30 Academic Challenge practice
Thurs 12/19: Add Christmas clothing to uniform
Fri 12/20: Last day of school, Hot dog lunch for those who ordered, 8th grade vs. staff volleyball game 1:00!
Sat 12/21: Helping Hands Food Pantry 11:00-2:00 (a great way to get service hours!)
News from Elyria Catholic
- Panther for a Day - We invite all current 8th graders to spend a day as a Panther! Register HERE and find out what it is like to spend a day in the life of a Panther.