The Messenger
A Publication of St. Gabriel the Archangel School 11/22/2022
Dear Fabulous Families -
- We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your continued support of our school.
- If you are wanting to order gift cards for the holidays, please see the information below under the Parish and Community News section of this newsletter.
- We are once again supporting Whole Kids Outreach for December. Students are invited to bring a new toy (no toys suggesting war or violence) to Mass on Thursday, December 1. Whole Kids Outreach supports children in the rural parts of Missouri.
Peace and Joy -
Tonya McEnery
Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Dan Winkeler
Assistant Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Health News
#Giving Tuesday is November 29th!
Help us bridge the gap between tuition and the cost to educate our students.
Giving to St. Gabnel Parish School on #Giving Tuesdav ensures we are developing the whole child: academically and spiritually.
You may choose to make a one-time gift by donating online through our school website stgabschool.org/giving or mail your donation to
St. Gabriel the Archangel School - Giving Tuesday
4711 Tamm Ave
St. Louis, MO 63109
Readers 2 Leaders
Bundle up Chromebook Sale!
Monday and Friday Recess Duty
Please consider signing up for Monday and Friday recess duty! In doing so, you will provide opportunities for teachers to take a much needed break. Each session will start with picking up the kids in the cafeteria at 10:50 and will conclude at 12:35. Thank you for donating your time to help our fabulous teachers and staff! There will be 2 teachers and 2 volunteers at each recess.
Protecting God's Children and Safe Environment Training must be complete.
Feel free to bring activities to mix up the fun for the kids:)
School Community: Recess Duty (signupgenius.com)
Contact Mrs. Roell about signing up, if you have questions: mollyroell@me.com
School Environment Training for Volunteers
Dear Parents,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent.
Here are some resources to help you celebrate Advent:
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent/advent-candles.html
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/
Advent Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnAKAB4OYik
Students in grades 3-8th will be offered the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation this Advent Season.
John House is coordinating our annual collection for Whole Kids Outreach. Here is a link to Whole Kids Outreach's ministry.
https://www.wholekidsoutreach.org/
Here is a link to their registry:
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
to benefit Whole Kids Outreach
Make Christmas Special for a child in need!
<November 21-December 1>
Whole Kids Outreach serves rural Missouri children in need. In December, WKO hosts a Christmas Store so that kids can have a great Christmas morning!
<Saint Gabriel the Archangel> will be collecting new toys and other items (unwrapped) for children birth through young teens for the WKO Christmas Store. Every WKO child/teen receives a large, medium, and small gift , so all gifts are appreciated. In addition, cash donations and Amazon, Walmart and Target gift cards are welcome!
Please no items that suggest violence or war (e.g., Risk, Battleship, toy or Nerf guns, etc.). If possible, please mark out the UPC codes with a black marker—this helps us greatly!
Please drop off your toys here by
<December 1st>
Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.
Tuesday Masses
11/29 4S
12/6 4M -4th Grade Baptism Mass
12/13 3P
12/20 3B All School Mass
Wednesday Masses
11/23 No School
11/30 7A
12/7 7D
Looking Ahead: 12/14 6B- Baptism Mass for 6th Grade
Thursday Masses
11/24 No School-Happy Thanksgiving
12/1 John House Mass
12/8 No school Immaculate Conception
12/15 5K
Come pray with us. Please join us whenever you are able! Masses are at 8:00 am in church.
Sacrament Days for 2022-2023 School Year:
8th Grade
Confirmation Retreat Day- April 18th
Confirmation-April 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm
2nd Grade
First Communion Parent Meeting- March 30 at 6:30 pm in church
First Communion-May 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Peace and blessings!
Deborah DaLay
Coordinator of Religious Education
Year at a Glance for 2022-2023
Dates below are subject to change and additional days will be added as we continue to plan for the upcoming year.
November 23- Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
November 24- Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
November 25- Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
December 8- Feast of the Immaculate Conception- NO SCHOOL
December 13- Vocal concert (2nd, 4th, 5th grades, and Honor Choir)
December 14- Band concert
December 21- Noon Dismissal
December 22 -January 2, 2023 - Christmas Break- NO SCHOOL
January 2- Professional Development for Staff - NO SCHOOL
January 3- Classes resume
January 13- Planning and collaboration- NOON DISMISSAL
January 16- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL
February 3- NOON DISMISSAL
February 10- End of 2nd Trimester
February 16 - Mid-Year Conferences - NOON DISMISSAL (new)
February 17- Planning and Collaboration changed to Mid-Year Conferences - NOON DISMISSAL (new)
February 20- Presidents' Day- NO SCHOOL
February 25 - Follies
February 26- Archdiocesan Band Festival (Concert Band)
March 10- Planning and Collaboration- NOON DISMISSAL
March 13-17- Spring break- NO SCHOOL
March 25- Auction
March 30 - First Communion Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm, Church
April 6- Holy Thursday- NO SCHOOL
April 7- Good Friday- NO SCHOOL
April 10- Easter Monday- NO SCHOOL
April 18- 8th Grade Confirmation Day of Reflection
April 20- Confirmation 7pm at SGA
April 21- Planning and Collaboration- NOON DISMISSAL
May 7, First Communion, 2:00 pm, Church
May 9- Vocal concert (Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd grades, and Honor Choir)
May 10- Band concert
May 12- Field Day- NOON DISMISSAL (UPDATED 8-11-22)
May 23- 8th Grade Graduation (6:00pm)
May 26- Last day of school- NOON DISMISSAL
Stay connected with SGYG
SGYG is open to all high school teens of the parish as well as their non-parishioner friends.
- We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:45pm (Doors Open at 7:15pm; Optional Socializing until 9pm) in the Gabriel House Chapel.
- No sign-up necessary! High schoolers can attend on a regular basis or drop-in as it fits their schedule!
Follow us on Instagram @stgabesyg
Like our Facebook Group: St. Gabriel Youth Group (SGYG)
Join the Flocknote Group: Youth Ministry
Visit the Youth Group link on the parish website
Contact our Youth Minister: Sarah Henderson - hendersons@stgabrielstl.org
Promo - Gift Cards for Christmas
Advent by Tailgate
Wanted: Maintenance Director for St Gabriel Parish and School
Responsible for the effective, efficient and safe maintenance, renovation and upkeep of parish
buildings and grounds. Main duties include supervising the preventative, routine and emergency
maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and property for the church and school.
Primary systems include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, fire safety, energy management, irrigation and grounds. Will supervise one or more maintenance employees and may supervise and coordinate with outside contractors. Will perform routine to mid-level maintenance functions.
Applicants should contact Monsignor Shamleffer at shamleffer@stgabrielstl.org or leave a message at the church rectory 314-353-6303.