Madonna Catholic School
Parent Bulletin. May 14th - May 21st
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A Sunday, May 14, 2017
Gospel Reading
John 14:1–12
Jesus tells his disciples, “I am the way and the truth and the life.”
Family Connection
Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioral characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He’s a chip off the old block” or “She’s her mother’s daughter.” Today’s Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus.
Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognize common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognize and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family? As you read today’s Gospel, John 14:1-12, keep in mind that members of the same family share many characteristics, even though each person in the family is an individual. What does Jesus tell his disciples about his relationship with the Father? The relationship between the Father and Jesus is so close that Jesus says that those who have seen and known Jesus have also seen and known the Father. Jesus promises his disciples that because of their faith in him and in the Father, they too will be able to do the work of the Father as Jesus did. End your discussion by praying together that others will recognize in your family the work of the Father.
Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.
The Joy of Kindergarten Gym time!
Kindergarten Registration is Open
We are revamping the program with new class furniture with a focus on Purposeful Play and learning in a fabulous faith based environment. Children of all faiths are welcome. NO FEES either!!!!
REAL Foundation Fund Raiser (Religious Education Activities for Life)
Our Catholic schools are committed to helping students grow in their Christian faith through religious education and spiritual experiences... but they are limited in what they can do by restrictions on public education funding.
The EICS REAL foundation helps to fill this gap... by hosting guest speakers and events to to our students, supporting teacher and student faith formation, and retreats, as well as providing scholarships to our high school youth. You may have seen the REAL foundation members at our school parish events providing hospitality to families....
The annual REAL Foundation Golf Tournament is coming up on Wednesday, May 24th 2017 at the Broadmoor Golf Course in Sherwood Park.
- This is the only fundraiser for REAL Foundation. Each year and we count on the generous support of both sponsors and golfers.
The foundation requests that any parents who are business owners, please consider becoming a hole sponsor for Gold ($1,000) Silver ($500) or Bronze ($250) level sponsorship.
Any donation is eligible for a tax receipt for the full amount. Please contact Dave Kornder at Kornder@telusplanet.net to sponsor a hole.
Would you be interested in fielding a team or two of golfers to participate in the tournament. The tournament is a free tournament...you can play for any donations from golfers. (The cost per golfer for the tournament is approximately $125 )
Thanks in advance for anything that you can do to help us promote the Religious Education Activities for Life Golf Tournament!
If can sponsor a whole ( or part of one) or would or donate, please contact Dave Kornder at Kornder@telusplanet.net
If you would like to enter a team into the tournament out by golfing, please contact Jim Retallack at retaj@shaw.ca
For More Information about the REAL Foundation, Click Here
Grade 4 loves their flexible seating!
Many Thanks!
Save the Date
Tuesday May 16th at 6:30 in the school library
Please do your best to try and attend. We have much to celebrate.
Mrs Antoniuk, the new Principal will be attending. - please come out and meet her
Thank you
This Week at Madonna
- ECS to Wilderness Centre
- Grade 4HD to Care Centre
Weds May 17
- Grade 4's participate in the Mayor's Walk
Thursday May 18
- Grade 4 present and lead the Living Rosary. 1:30 pm in the Gym. ALL welcome. If you have never had the opportunity to pray the living rosary, today is your chance!
Friday May 19th
- PD day for Staff. No School for Students
Monday May 21: Queen Victoria Day. What is this Day all About?
- School Holiday - enjoy the long weekend
About Us
Email: mcs@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://mcs.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 15 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780 467-7971
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Madonna-Catholic-School-Sherwood-Park-282656331804065/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel