St. Luke Weekly Memo
May 17 - 24, 2018
Pentecost Sunday - May 20
Sunday's Gospel Reading
John 20:19-23 Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Family Connection
Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church. The Gospel for Pentecost reminds us that the Church begins with the command to forgive. Within the family, the domestic church, we learn how to forgive and how to accept forgiveness. The gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to do both. Today is a fitting time to share a family celebration of reconciliation. As you gather together as a family, sit quietly for a few minutes, inviting everyone to reflect upon their need to forgive and to receive forgiveness. If there is a situation or issue within the family that needs attention, spend some time reflecting on how your family might address it. Read together Sunday's Gospel, John 20:19-23. Talk together about how Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us in the work of forgiveness and to bring us peace. Pray together Sunday's psalm or the Prayer to the Holy Spirit, asking that the Holy Spirit help your family. Share with one another the Sign of Peace.
~Loyola Press
St. Luke Catholic School Vision Statement
We are a faith-filled school that embraces the spiritual, physical, emotional, and academic wellness of our community. Infused with God’s love, we guide, inspire and challenge one another to achieve our greatest potentials, believing that we have the capacity to make a difference in the world.
"And the child grew and became strong in spirit filled with wisdom; and the grace of GOD was upon him.” ~Luke 2:40
We are excited to share our school's new vision statement. Staff and families were invited to contribute and the message above is what we agreed upon. Our next step is to come up with a mission statement, short statement reflecting our vision and purpose, for St. Luke. We invite families and students to submit their idea for a mission statement.
School News
Provincial Busing Survey
The department of Education with the Alberta government would like to get Alberta families views on student transportation and the student transportation eligibility criteria. To do so, they are conducting an online survey that will close on June 15, 2018.
These responses will help the government determine if changes are needed to the student transportation system, and if so, what changes to make.
To share your thoughts and priorities on the student transportation criteria, please fill out the online survey.
Community in Need
We would like to help a family in Sherwood Park whose house recently burned down and the families at Valeda House. The following items are needed and if you can donate any items please drop them off at our school office.
- Cutlery
- Bowls- for soup or cereal
- Tupperware
- Throw pillows
- Pillows for beds
- Sheets
toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, contact solution, soap, hairbrush, comb, hairdryer, dental floss, lotion, feminine hygiene products
Womens Clothing- S, M, L
Shirts
Pants
Shorts
Skirts
Work Clothing
Bras size B
Socks
Underwear size small and medium
Women's shoes sizes 8-8.5
Parent Council
Compost Sale
There are some bags of compost still available from our plant sale last week. If you are interested in great compost it is $5/bag or 5 bags for $20. Please contact the school if you are interested.
4 X 4 Update
Round one of the 4x4 census was completed on Saturday, May 5th in the Lindbrook area. About 51% of residents responded leaving 49% that will require round two. We are hoping to have this completed the week of May 22. If any parents could volunteer to help out for round two it would be greatly appreciated. We can either go out between 4 - 6 pm during the week or 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday, May 26th. If you can help please contact Kimberley Herrmann at kimberley.herrmann@gmail.com .
Parent Council Communication
Our Parent Council welcomes communication from all families. If you would like to contact the executive members of the Parent Council their email address is stlukeparentcouncileics@gmail.com
School Council Minutes
If you would like to receive School Council meeting minutes emailed directly to you, please complete this online form: https://goo.gl/forms/Na9AIkWYYPrQAGqc2
OLPH News
Looking Ahead...
May 18-21 - No school for students
May 22 - Students return to school
May 22 - Kindergarten to Safety City
May 23 - Knights of Columbus
May 23 - WE Team Drop in Activity #3 3-4:30 pm
May 24 - Grade 1-6 Swimming lessons
Email: Stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: Stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 S Cooking Lake Rd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 7809225920
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