St Patrick School's Weekly Bulletin
December 4th, 2016
This is how we are journeying towards Jesus and his Kingdom of justice and peace.
Prayer before Meals
In any family, each person probably has a particular form of prayer that’s most meaningful to him or her. Honor that by letting each individual choose a different prayer for the meal at least once a week… and have some fun with it. Here are just a few ideas:
Sing the traditional Grace Before Meals prayer—improvise the melody.
Say a prayer chain—go around the table and let each person tell God something he or she is thankful for that day.
Read a passage from Scripture—don’t worry about having to add anything to it. Let the verse be the prayer.
Take 15 seconds of total silence, letting each family member pray to himself or herself. You may be amazed at how powerfully prayerful a pause can be!
Move the prayer from before the meal to after the meal. Simply changing when you say the prayer can help people focus more on the act of praying.
By mixing up the ways you pray at the table, you can ensure that habit won’t trump heart. In the process, you’ll discover again the joy of meeting God in mealtime prayer!
Supporting Needs in the Community this Christmas
1. St. Patrick School’s “Stuff a Sock” Tree
In Support of the Camrose Open Door Association
Please help decorate the tree with new, unused personal items for youth aged 11-24. Stockings can be hung on the tree with care, in the front entry of the school from December 2 to 22nd, 2016.
Most in need:
Toothbrushes ....Shaving Cream .........Socks..........Hairbrushes
Toothpaste........ Shampoo................... Gloves........Combs
Soap.................. Male Deodorant ........Toques...... Q-Tips
The Open Door provides youth with many services including emergency shelter and basic needs, housing, counseling, and skill development.
Vision: A community that provides youth with the best opportunities to succeed.
Mission: To meet the needs of youth aged 11-24 who find themselves at risk
2. Support St. Pats Breakfast Program
Monies raised will go towards our school's breakfast grab n go program.
A tax receipt can be issued on donations of $25.00 or more. Please make your cheques payable to ELK ISLAND CATHOLIC Schools.
We purchase nut free granola bars, yogurt tubes, cheese strings, and fruit for all students in the school needing to top up their breakfast.
3. Support the Local Food Bank
Upcoming Events
- 8:50 to 8:55 ............Daily Advent
.....................................song, prayer, and reflection in the gym
Christmas Concert at the Jeannie and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
Dec 19, Dec 20 Dec 21.
Need More Christmas Concert Tickets
Click on the link to purchase your tickets online
https://tickets.camroselive.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0
If you Cannot afford tickets, please contact Mrs. Antoniuk for confidential complementary tickets.