St. Luke Weekly Memo
March 22 - April 5, 2018
The grade 5 students performed an emotional depiction of the stations of the cross, Jesus' day of crucifixion, for our school community. As Christians, this spiritual pilgrimage helps us connect with the sufferings and insults that Jesus endured during his passion.
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - March 25
Sunday's Gospel Reading
Mark 14:1—15:47 (shorter form: Mark 15:1-39)
Jesus is sentenced to death and crucified. The centurion who witnessed his death declared, “This man was the Son of God.”
Family Connection
Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week. During this week, we prepare ourselves for Easter by prayerfully reflecting on the events of Jesus’ passion and death. During this week, your family might display a crucifix in a prominent place as a reminder of the salvation that Christ won for us. This can also serve as the focal point for family prayer during Holy Week.
Because of the length and complexity of the passion narrative, it is difficult for children to remain attentive when it is proclaimed in its entirety. Families can make it a tradition to read a portion of this Sunday’s Gospel each day of Holy Week, providing ample opportunity for children to ask questions and respond to the events described there. In this way, the entire week can become a “way of the cross.”
Each day during Holy Week, the family can gather in a prayerful space with a crucifix as its focal point. The passion as found in Mark’s Gospel might be read as follows throughout the week:
Sunday: Mark 11: 1-10 (Gospel at the Procession with Palms)
Monday: Mark 14:1-11
Tuesday: Mark 14:12-26
Wednesday: Mark 14:27-52
Thursday: Mark 14:53-72
Friday: Mark 15:1-41
Saturday: Mark 15:42-47
After reading from the Gospel each night, the family might reflect on the reading together. Conclude your prayer time together by praying the Lord’s Prayer or by singing an appropriate hymn such as “Jesus, Jesus,” “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” or “What Wondrous Love is This.”
~Loyola Press
School News
Milk
If you would like to order milk for your child(ren) for the remainder of the school year, April, May and June place your order now through Parent Portal. Please order by Tuesday, April 3 and if you need any help please contact Mrs. Rumley at 780-922-5920.
Donations for Apples
Thank you to the families who have donated apples to our school community. We are looking for apple donations or financial donations to purchase apples as they are a popular snack with students.
Valeda House Baskets
Valeda House is very thankful for the welcome baskets that we as a school community donated for the women at Valeda. Thank you to everyone who helped by donating money through various events and putting the baskets together.
Technology
Looking for strategies to get your child off their device. Below is a document that provides 5 strategies to help.
Swimming Lessons
Parish News
Father Jim Corrigan has been appointed Vicar General of the Archdiocese, a position in which he will assist Archbishop Richard Smith in the governance of the Archdiocese and may act for the Archbishop in his absence. In announcing the appointment on March 12, Archbishop Smith said Father Corrigan will continue as Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Sherwood Park, in addition to his responsibilities as Vicar General.
"Father Jim Corrigan is an exemplary priest who has devotedly served the people and presbyterate of our Archdiocese as Pastor and as Chair of the Presbyteral Council," Archbishop Smith stated. "He brings to the office of Vicar General great pastoral wisdom and experience and priestly dedication. "I pray that God will abundantly bless Father Jim as he undertakes this important ministry of service to Our Lord and the people of this Archdiocese."
Father Corrigan was ordained to the priesthood in 2004 and has served several parishes in the Archdiocese, as well as serving on a number of archdiocesan committees and as chaplain or spiritual adviser to various lay organizations. In the position of Vicar General,
Looking Ahead...
March 23 - April 2 - Spring Break
April 3 - Back to School
April 3 - Junior high Badminton Practice 3 - 4:30 pm
April 4 - Early out 2 pm
April 5 - Junior High Badminton Tournament at Holy Redeemer 4 pm
Email: Stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: Stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 S Cooking Lake Rd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 7809225920
Facebook: facebook.com/StLukeCatholicSchool
Twitter: @stlcs_EICS