Friday Notes
October 24, 2019
Tonight is Trunk or Treat! 5:30-6:30 pm
REMINDER! No school tomorrow, Oct 25
Rice High School is coming to BJAMS!
All Saints Day - Friday, Nov 1
What is All Saints Day?
All Saints Day is a day dedicated to recognizing the saints of the Church. Did you know that the Church actually recognizes saints on almost every day of the calendar year? Much like Presidents Day or Veterans Day, this is a day we recognize all the saints in one day. There are thousands of canonized saints, meaning, those individuals officially recognized by the Church as holy men and women worthy of imitation. Because miracles have been associated with these people, and their lives have been fully examined and found holy by the Church, we can be assured they are prime examples of holiness and powerful intercessors before God on our behalf. There are also many patron saints, guardians, or protectors of different areas and states of life. For instance, St. Vitus is the patron saint against oversleeping. It may sound crazy to have a patron saint against oversleeping, but keep in mind the Church has something meaningful for every area of our human lives. All of these saints are celebrated throughout the year, as many have their own feast days.
How does BJAMS celebrate All Saints Day?
Students have been studying saints for a few weeks and we will present our knowledge to the school and any family and friends who wish to join us. All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation (that means, get to Church!), so we celebrate Mass, host a school parade, and have presentations involving our students.
I want to join you - when should I come?
Here is an approximate timeline for the day:
8:00 - parade around the school circle
8:15 - Mass in our multi-purpose room
10:40 - lower school presentations (gr. K-4)
11:20 - upper school skits (gr. 5-8)
November 2nd Work Day
Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Calling all Basketball Coaches!
APPROACHING DEADLINES:
Ski Registrations are due Tuesday, Oct. 29
Yankee and Holiday Wreath fundraiser packets are due in by next Fri., Nov 1.Coming Up Next
Oct 29 - Confession, 1 pm
Nov 1 - 1/2 Day - All Saints Day
Nov 3 - Rice School Open House 1-3 pm
Nov 5 - Soccer assembly, 8:05 am
Nov 7 - 1/2 Day - parent/teacher conferences
Nov 8 - No school or ASP only for Pre-K and K (There is school and ASP available for grades 1-8.)
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Location: 680 Laporte Road, Morristown, VT, USA
Phone: 802-888-4211
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