SPCS Newsletter
December 8, 2023
This week we will have our Advent mission. Fr. Herald Brock, CFR, is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and Eucharistic preacher. The title of the mission, With Burning Desire, comes from Luke 22:15 where Jesus expresses His own desire to share the Passover meal, the Last Supper, with the Apostles before enduring His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. That same desire still burns within His heart to share the re-presentation of that meal and sacrifice with us today in the Eucharist. I anticipate the three talks offered by Fr. Herald will not only enlighten our minds with truth, but enkindle our hearts with the fire of God’s love such that we may burn with desire for Him.
The mission will be delivered within the context of a 40 Hours Devotion. This is a tradition dating back to the 16th century when priests would visit a village to offer Mass, Confessions, catechesis, and continuous Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—what we might call today a “tent revival”—to stir up a greater ardor among the faithful. In order to provide for such an extended time of Adoration, at least two people must commit to being prayerfully present at the church for each hour. Thanks to your overwhelming response, this will be happening for us. Below is the schedule for our mission:
Monday, December 11th:
· 8:30 am Mass
· 9:15 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
· 9:30 am Talk 1: “I Am With You”
· 9:30 am - 10:00pm Adoration (Church)
· 10:00 pm - 8:00am Adoration (HFR)
Tuesday, December 12th:
· 8:30 am Mass
· 9:15 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
· 9:30 am Talk 2: “The Lamb Who was Slain”
· 10:30 am Advent Penance Service
· 9:30 am - 10:00pm Adoration (Church)
· 10:00 pm - 8:00am Adoration (HFR)
Wednesday, December 13th:
· 8:30 am Mass
· 9:15 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
· 9:30 am Talk 3: “Food for the Journey”
· 10:30 am Solemn Benediction
This sale will be held in the Holy Family Room in the church office building.
VPK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will be performing in the Christmas Nativity. Wear Christmas attire. Students should be dropped off in their homeroom. 3rd and 4th grade students will need their recorders.
Dress Down Day
Friday, Dec 22, 2023, 07:30 AM
Coaches Needed
School Calendar 2023-2024
Looking Ahead
January 9: Classes Resume
January 15: No School - Dr. MLK, Jr
January 28 - February 2: Catholic Schools Week
February 9: Father/Daughter Dance
SPCS students' art work will be on display.
Hot Lunch Program
You will need your child's Student ID number. You can call the front office to request this number.