The Messenger
A Publication of St. Gabriel the Archangel School 4/27/2022
Dear Fabulous Families -
- Please keep our 8th graders in your prayers as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday.
- Please keep our 2nd graders in your prayers as they celebrate their First Communion on Sunday.
- Join us next Friday, May 6, for the May Crowning of Mary in the church at 2:10.
- COVID Cases: We have had four COVID cases in the past week. They were in 1C, 2O, 8S and 8L. Please report any cases to Nurse Ciegel in a timely manner.
- Please remember to offer your feedback regarding Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. See the information below. The last day to take the survey is next Monday.
Peace and Joy -
Tonya McEnery
Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Dan Winkeler
Assistant Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
8th Grade Follies- Ticket Information
Get your tickets NOW for the hottest show in town on Saturday, May 7th at 7pm!
Tickets are selling quickly for the 8th grade Follies show and we have a limited number of seats remaining!
Link to purchase: https://one.bidpal.net/follies2022/welcome
All Things New School Survey
As we continue to prayerfully discern the future opportunities for evangelization within a renewed landscape of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Archbishop Rozanski is seeking your input and feedback about Catholic Education.
The Catholic Education Advisory Task Force, comprised of pastors, administrators, teachers, parents, and community members, has developed a survey so we can hear first-hand from your experiences with Catholic Education in the Archdiocese. This survey has been designed to hear from anyone, including former and prospective parents, donors, volunteers, teachers, and parish community members, within the Archdiocese, regardless if they currently have children enrolled in a Catholic School.
The survey will allow you to anonymously share your thoughts about Catholic Education which will provide valuable input to the All Things New strategic pastoral planning initiative. Because the survey is focused on Catholic Education across the Archdiocese of St. Louis, you will not be able to provide feedback about a specific school or parish. This survey is meant to be a first step and allow the Catholic Education Advisory Task Force to gather initial information from you which will allow for future more focused opportunities for input and feedback.
The survey can be taken online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EDUCATIONSURVEY2022 and will close on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Thank you in advance for your input and support of this important aspect of Catholic life within the Archdiocese. If you have any questions or would like to provide additional input, please contact us at allthingsnew@archstl.org.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Chris Martin
Vicar for Strategic Planning
Help wanted
Do you want a super fun job that is the same schedule as your kids? We are looking for help in the kitchen for the 2022-23 school year.
If interested please contact Carrie at stgablunch@gmail.com
Board of Education Information
The Parish Board of Education is Accepting Applications
The Parish Board of Education is now accepting nominations and applications to fill three openings on the board for a three-year term. Two openings are filled by election, one is appointed by Msgr. Shamleffer.
The board meets on the third Thursday of the month, ten months of the year. Committees within the board may meet between board meetings to work on projects.
Candidates should be registered members of the parish, OR may be school parents who are not registered in the parish but who have a child or children in school.
Applications must be submitted by May 6, 2022.
If you are interested in applying, would like more information, or would like to recommend someone who may be a good candidate, please contact Erin Hausmann at 314.780.2689 or efozarelli@gmail.com . Applications and general information can be found in the narthex of church, through Erin, and on the school website; click on “About Us” and find the Board of Education tab.
The new term officially begins June 20, 2022.
Summer Camp Information and Registration
Use the following link to register for camp:
https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=a6ecefd8-27a5-4ad6-b115-31ceb5b9d720
See the costs below for each week and for after care.
Counselors Needed for Summer Camp
LOOKING FOR CAMP COUNSELORS
If you love to work with kids and are in need of a summer job,
look no further! You must be 15yrs through College age.
You can work 1 week or all 6 weeks! This is a paying job!
For more information, please contact Mara Wright
Dear Parents,
Thanks to all the family and friends who were able to join us for our 3rd grade and 5th grade Baptism Masses. Next week's Baptism Masses are for the 4th and 6th grades.
Please join us next Friday for a May Crowning of Mary and to pray the Rosary. This will be at 2:10 pm in church.
Our school community collected $662.82 for CRS Rice Bowl ministry. Your generosity will enable CRS to continue the ministry of serving people who lack basic resources that are needed to live.
For May, we will focus on being Messengers of the Good News by living the Catholic Social Teachings.
We are called to witness God's love and mercy to the world.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame(SSND) have a developed a Land Ethics Statement to help guide daily living practices. See the link below for ideas to live with gratitude and respect for all of God's creation.
https://www.ssndcentralpacific.org/file/en/land-ethic-statement.pdf
Please pray for Pope Francis' intention for May:
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest. May they have the courage faith generates, and be dedicated to service.
Please keep our 8th graders, 2nd graders, and their families in your prayers as they continue to prepare for the reception of the sacraments in the next few days.
Important Dates for Sacraments:
First Communion- Sunday, May 1st at 2:00 pm
Confirmation:
Thursday, April 28- Confirmation at 7:00 pm Mass at SGA
Baptism Masses Are Resuming
We are grateful for the parents, grandparents and relatives that are able to join us for Mass. Beginning the last week of April, we will begin to celebrate baptisms by grade level on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The grade level that is leading Mass will be the grade level that is celebrating their baptism. See schedule below. During Mass, we will have a renewal of our baptismal promises. Each grade level student that is celebrating may invite a parent, god parent, grandparent or special friend to process in with them and to sit with them.
Mass Days:
April
Thursday, 4/28 1K
Tuesday, 5/3 4P - 4th Grade Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/4 6D -6th Grade Baptism Mass
Thursday, 5/5 -1M
Tuesday, 5/10 2G- 2nd Grade Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/11- 8L- 8th Grade Baptism Mass
Thursday, 5/12- Girl Scouts Lead Mass
Tuesday, 5/17 1K -1st Grade Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/18 7A- 7th Grade Baptism Mass
Thursday, 5/19 8th Grade Blessing Mass
Tuesday, 5/24 -K Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/25- 7th Grade Leadership Mass
Thursday, 5/26-No All School Mass
Friday, 5/27- All School Mass
Prayer For Our Community
God, Lord of all creation, lover of life and of everything, please help us to love in our very small way what You love infinitely and everywhere. We thank You that we can offer just this one prayer and that will be more than enough, because in reality every thing and every one is connected, and nothing stands alone. To pray for one part is really to pray for the whole, and so we do. Help us each day to stand for love, for healing, for the good, for the diverse unity of the Body of Christ and all creation, because we know this is what You desire: as Jesus prayed, that all may be one. We offer our prayer together with all the holy names of God, we offer our prayer together with Christ, our Lord. Amen. From the Center for Action and Contemplation
Peace and blessings!
Deborah DaLay
Coordinator of Religious Education
Year at a Glance
April 28- Future Kindergarten Shadow Opportunity, 1:15-2:30
8th Grade Confirmation 7pm
April 29 - 8th Grade Only - No School after Confirmation
May 1- First Communion- 2nd Grade-2 pm
May 2 - 2nd Grade Only - Off School
May 7- 8th Grade Follies 7pm
May 10- Vocal Concert 7pm (Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grades)
May 11- Band Concert 7pm
May 13- Field Day- NOON DISMISSAL
May 20- 7th Grade Leadership Day and 8th Grade Mystery Day
May 24- 8th Grade Graduation 6:30pm
May 27- Last Day of School- NOON DISMISSAL
Here is the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year so far. School Calendar
A more detailed calendar will be available at a later date.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
pfa positions
Treasurer:
The PFA Treasurer works in conjunction with the parish bookkeeper and maintains records of all receipts and expenditures. The Treasurer maintains the yearly budget and advises the PFA board with regard to operating funds.
Webmaster:
The PFA Webmaster maintains the PFA website, including updating family enrollment, and posting PFA announcements and order forms for PFA fundraisers. No prior website experience is required.
Meet and Greet Committee:
The PFA is seeking 2 board members to serve as chairpersons of the Meet and Greet Committee. The Meet and Greet Committee welcomes new students and their families to the St. Gabriel community through various events throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Engagement events include, but are not limited to: placing welcome yard signs, assigning mentor families, planning social events, and other fun experiences for new families.
If you are interested in any of the positions, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Cori Sallaberry at coricastellano@gmail.com.
stock the lounge
Please join us in spoiling the teachers and staff of St Gabriel the Archangel School by
participating in the last Stock the Lounge sign up of the school year. All donations must be
delivered to one of the addresses listed on the sign up below by April 28th. Please note the special ask for Gift Card donations to be used during Faculty Appreciation Week in May. Thank you so much in advance for your support of the faculty and staff of our school.
Mentor families needed
Notes from Monsignor Shamleffer
Dear Parishioners:
One of the gifts of the Easter season is baptism. We are blessed to celebrate
over 100 Baptisms a year here at St Gabriel. The gift of new life is a great gift
to our families and our entire parish community. It was wonderful on Easter
to have so many families and their children with us at Mass. The sounds of life
were joyful for all.
I especially want our Parents of Young Children to know how grateful we are
that you and your family have joined us for Mass at St Gabriel the Archangel.
It is our hope that your little ones will grow up to be vital members of our
parish family. We are grateful that you begin this journey with us.
I and all of St Gabriel realize that it’s not easy to get your whole family to
Mass, and it can be even more difficult to keep all of your little ones still
throughout, but your kids should know that this church is their home and we,
the community, are all brothers and sisters. They should feel welcome and at
home in this place of worship, in the house of God.
We invite you to sing, pray, teach, respond, and explain what is going on at
Mass with your children (In our pews are booklets to help understand the
Mass). Our liturgy is full of life and our little ones learn how to worship
through you and your participation. Children learn by example and your
dedication to coming to Mass and attentiveness to it will be their best lesson.
The presence of children in Mass is a gift to our church and a sign that we are
growing! We rejoice that our children are with us, and that our parish
welcomes new life! Please remember to keep encouraging our young families,
offer your help if they need it, and support them as best you can!
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14)
Congratulations also to our 8th grade class as they receive the gift of the
Holy Spirit in Confirmation this Thursday, your profession of Faith was
wonderful to behold, blessings on all as you live out the life of your faith!
Early congratulations to our second graders as they prepare to receive their
First Communion this Sunday!
Easter Blessings!
Msgr John Shamleffer
SGYG Nights for High School Teens AND current 8th graders:
* Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in Gabriel House.
* Bring a friend and see what SGYG is all about!
Our Next Big Event! - Kickball Tournament Fundraiser
*On Saturday, June 11th, SGYG will host a kickball tournament in Francis Park for high school teens (incoming freshman thru graduating seniors)! More information and registration to come...
*We will need volunteers for the day to work in the concession tent, umpire games, help with set-up and clean-up, etc. A sign-up form will be available soon...
*Donations of bottled water, Gatorade, and bottled soda would be greatly appreciated!
Upcoming SGYG Wednesday Nights
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
June 1st, 15th, 29th
July 13th, 20th, 27th
Upcoming Activities
* Wednesday, April 20th: 8th graders are invited to join us for our weekly SGYG Nights!
* Wednesday, April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th: SGYG Nights
Looking Ahead - Mark Your Calendars!
June 11th - First Annual SGYG Kickball Tournament Fundraiser!
June 26th-July 1st - Totus Tuus @ St. Gabriel
July 15th-17th - Steubenville Mid-America Conference at Missouri State University
Have Ideas?
If you have ideas for events, service opportunities, fundraising, or are wanting to volunteer, etc. please contact Sarah! hendersons@stgabrielstl.org
Connect with SGYG!
Instagram @stgabesyg
Facebook Private Group: St. Gabriel Youth Group (SGYG)
Flocknote: Youth Ministry