From the desk of Sister Stella
PWC President
SPA Campout News
SPA Golf Club News
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Stucent Activities

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

 

 

In his first Easter homily here at St. Paul the Apostle, Fr. Tom Jones said:

“Easter is about transformation.  Not change but transformation.  That’s an important distinction.  Change is often seen as threatening.  It seems to implicitly suggest that whatever existed prior to “the change” was flawed and now something “new & improved” is going to replace it.  Transformation suggests something far different.  Transformation takes what exists and moves it to the next step.  It is a progression that is always learning, always developing and always building on what already exists.  Transformation is a process that moves us forward – sometimes pushing, sometimes pulling – persistently coaxing us into something different than we used to be.”

This past Tuesday, Fr. Tom entered the celebration of Easter he had always dreamed of and taught about.  His life was transformed, the mortal body that knew the toil of kidney disease and cancer was left aside, and the spirit inside, that longed to reach further than mortal longing could reach was finally set free.

In his passing we are also transformed, our brother, friend

mentor and Pastor is no longer physically with us.  (No

longer can I drop into his office, sit down and watch

TV, ask for advice, nor will I hear him warn people

at dinner about my puns—I’m sure you have your

own list of what you’ll miss.)  But what he taught

about and lived is now at its zenith.  We are asked

to believe as he did that Christ’s resurrection trans-

forms reality, transforms us and that is where we will

find comfort. 

 

Do you believe this?  It’s true.Just see that his example of Christ’s life has coaxed us into being  different

than we used to   
        

Fr. Brad Schoeberle,CSP

 

     In Memoriam
            Fr. Tom Jones, CSP
                October 27, 1957  
                  TO
                  January 16,2007       

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

This week we said good bye to our good friend, Father Tom.  We will remember him fondly in our hearts and our memories.  Thank you to all who helped with the special events celebrating the life and the death of this very special man and Paulist.

Golden Jubilee Celebration

On Sunday, January 21, 2007, Saint Paul the Apostle honored Sister Margaret Mary Haller, DMJ (Daughters of Mary and Joseph).  Thank you to the PWC Hospitality Chairs, Alice, Michele and Jill, for coordinating a lovely reception following the 11:00 AM Liturgy.

Internet Use – February 5th /February 6th-Mark your calendars

There will be a special program for parents about internet use and our children on Monday, February 5th at 1:30 to 3:00 PM and repeated on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:30 to 9:00 PM.  SPA parent, Greg Curtin, an expert on student internet use, will be the speaker.

Feast of St. Paul the Apostle-January 26th

This Friday, January 26th is the Feast Day of Saint Paul the Apostle.  In honor of this special day, the room parents have arranged special treats for all the children after mass on Friday.  Thank you, room parents!

PWC Past President’s Luncheon-February 10th

The PWC Past President’s Luncheon will be held Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Bel Air Bay Club.  This is a wonderful event where we honor past presidents of the PWC.  Parents and alumni are welcome to attend this lovely luncheon.  Dr .Philomena McAndrew, parishioner and past school parent will be our guest speaker.  If you have any questions, please call PWC Vice President, Kelley Workman (number listed in directory).

Upcoming Events

February 7                       3rd Grade Potluck

February 16                     Bake Sale

February 19                     President’s Day (No School)

February 21                     Ash Wednesday

February 24-26             SPA Ski Trip

February 26                     Faculty Retreat (No School)

February 27                     Late Day

 

Mary Kay Lalli,
PWC President          

 

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SPA Campout News

SAVE THE DATE

SPA CAMPOUT

SIGNUPS WILL BE HELD

SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST

STARTING AT

7:30 A.M.

 

(This is NOT your designated time to sign up...it is only to let you know the day the sign-ups are taking place.)

 

*Date for the lottery sign-ups and other important information will follow at the end of January or early February.

 

It is going to be a great campout.  Dates for the fun-filled weekend are May 18-20, 2007.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Traffic Duty Assignments

Mmonth of January Traffic Duty Assignment 4th Grade Parents

PARENT TRAFFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.  Note:  Please arrive by 7:20 am or 2:30 pm to complete your assignment.  Should you have questions about your duty do not hesitate to contact your room parents or Liane Schirmer. 

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

Readings for Sunday January 28, 2007

Reading 1
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I dedicated you,
a prophet to the nations I appointed you.

But do you gird your loins;
stand up and tell them
all that I command you.
Be not crushed on their account,
as though I would leave you crushed before them;
for it is I this day
who have made you a fortified city,
a pillar of iron, a wall of brass,
against the whole land:
against Judah’s kings and princes,
against its priests and people.
They will fight against you but not prevail over you,
for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

Gospel
Lk 4:21-30

Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying:
“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”
And all spoke highly of him
and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.
They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?”
He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb,
‘Physician, cure yourself,’ and say,
‘Do here in your native place
the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.’”
And he said, “Amen, I say to you,
no prophet is accepted in his own native place.
Indeed, I tell you,
there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah
when the sky was closed for three and a half years
and a severe famine spread over the entire land.
It was to none of these that Elijah was sent,
but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon.
Again, there were many lepers in Israel
during the time of Elisha the prophet;
yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”
When the people in the synagogue heard this,
they were all filled with fury.
They rose up, drove him out of the town,
and led him to the brow of the hill
on which their town had been built,
to hurl him down headlong.
But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.

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Playgound Volunteer

1st GRADE: 11:45-12:15
JANUARY

4th GRADE: 12:10-12:40
December

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Hot Lunch Volunteers

Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule
Janusry 2007

1st Gradde        11:20 – 11:45
Mondays                               Wednesday                         Thursdays

4th Grade        11:45 – 12:10
Mondays                                 Wednesday                          Thursdays

7th Grade       12:20 – 12:45
Mondays                                  Wednesday                         Thursdays

1/22	Fortier	1/24	Fortier	1/25	Mary Curry
1/29	Villablanca	1/31	Harold

 

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Thank You!! Thank You!!

The P.E. Department would like to extend a HUGE Thank You to the

School Foundation and second grade parent Kent Weed for the gift

of 4 new adjustable Basketball Standards.

Because of their generosity, the primary grades can now enjoy a positive basketball experience, as well as the basketball teams enjoyment of playing on quality hoops.

On behalf of the P.E. Department and all of the students here at S.P.A.,

we express our sincere gratitude for our wonderful new gifts.

Thank you again,

Miss Suizzo
Coach Eddie

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