Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - February 27, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we follow the news of war in Ukraine.
We recognize that students and staff may be affected by the conflict. Please know that we are here to support you. If you see friends or colleagues who are struggling, please encourage them to reach out to a Family Wellness Worker or teacher/counsellor within your school.
On Tuesday, March 1st, all EICS schools, and facilities will be standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the national colours of blue and yellow. At 11:00 a.m., we will have a moment of silence across the division to pray for peace in the Eastern Europe.
Mark Your Calendars:
- Sunday, Feb. 27 - Hot Lunch Orders due today by 9pm
- Tuesday, March 1 - will be standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the national colours of blue and yellow. At 11:00 a.m., we will have a moment of silence across the division to pray for peace in the Eastern Europe.
- Tuesday, March 1 - Friday Schedule
- Wednesday, March 2 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
- Wednesday, March 2 - Ash Wednesday Livestream Mass @ 10:00am - everyone is welcome to join at https://www.olph.ca/video/
- Friday, March 4 - PD Day - No School for students
March Hot Lunch Cycle Due Today
Culinary Delights Catering Ltd. E-News
HOT LUNCH ORDERING We will be doing online ordering for all orders to ensure accuracy with the orders and to make the process as easy for everyone as possible. DEADLINE TO ORDER SUNDAY FEB 27 2022 AT 9:00 PM Here's how to get started... Payments:. We accept hot lunch order payments through PayPal Or Cheque OR Cash. PLEASE MAKE THE CHEQUE PAYALBE TO CULINARY DELIGHTS CATERING. IF PAYING BY CHEQUE PLEASE PRINT OUT PAYMENT REMITTANCE FORM AND ATTACH CHEQUE AND SUBMIT TO SCHOOL You can either pay with a credit card as a PayPal guest (Visa, Mastercard or Amex), or set up your own PayPal account The hot lunch online order system requires a small amount of setup time at the beginning as you must register each child you have attending our school prior to ordering hot lunch. Once the initial setup process is complete, your hot lunch orders for the remainder of the year should be quick and simple. IF PAYING BY CHEQUE PLEASE PRINT OUT PAYMENT REMITTANCE FORM AND ATTACH CHEQUE AND SUBMIT TO SCHOOL DEADLINE for ordering is SUNDAY FEB 27TH at 9:00 PM Please have payments to the school NO LATER THAN MONDAY FEB 28 2022 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you, Christine Laughlin CULINARY DELIGHTS CATERING LTD.
On Friday, February 25, 2022, Strathcona County raised the Ukrainian flag, showing their support. Several of our St. Theresa classes came to the flag raising. Our Ukrainian Bilingual students sang Ukraine's National Anthem, followed by the Lord's Prayer. It was a very powerful and moving event. #prayforukraine
6DU class made hearts labeled #westandforukraine in support of Ukraine
this week at st. Theresa
mass with Grade 7S
Constable Sawan visited the Gr. 6 classes and spoke about evidence and investigation with crime scenes for science.
February 23 - PINK Shirt Day to spread awareness around bullying. #BEKINd
Everything is better when you're dancing! Grade 6 Sports for life
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.
2021-2022 PAC Executive
Chair: Melissa Goulet
Vice Chair:
Treasurer: Kim Pennock
Secretary: Rosie Conrad
Fundraising Volunteers: Lindsay Tomalik & Leanne Doetzel
Meeting Dates for 2021-2022: All meetings will be held virtually at 6:30pm. A google meet link will be emailed the day of the meetings.
- November 2, 2021
- December 14, 2021
- January 25, 2022
- March 8, 2022
- April 19, 2022
- May 31, 2022
OLPH Parish - Sacraments
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
September 1, 2021
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.
Parents, please contact the church to register your child for their sacraments.
- First Reconciliation & First Communion for children grade 2 and older
- Winter session register by January 7, 2022
- Spring Session register by March 31, 2022
- Registration Form lists dates and times, can be downloaded here OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/First-Rec.Comm_.-Registration-Form-Winter-2022-Update.pdf
- Confirmation for children grade 6 and older
- Monthly Classes January -May 2022
- Please register by January 7, 2022
- Registration Form with class dates and times can be printed off from the parish website OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/sacraments/confirmation-2/
- Baptism for children not baptized as infants
- Special preparation is available for families who did not baptize their children yet but wish to “catch up” and participate in sacraments with the peer group. Please contact the parish by email to learn more at sacraments@olph.ca
Any questions parents can also contact me here at the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.
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/