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Outreach Information
PWC President
Parish News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Student School Activies
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Miscellaneous

November: In Communion with the DEAD

Focusing

God calls each one by name. Everyone’s name is sacred…
It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it
(Catechism, 21,58)

Scripture

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine:
(Isaiah 43:1.)

Can a mother forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even theses may forget, yet I will never forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands. (Isaiah 49:15-16)

You shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give.
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord …You shall no more be termed ‘Forsaken…But you shall be called My delight Is in her’. (Isaiah 62:2-4)

Rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke: 10:20)

Quiet Time:

Bring to mind the names of those you have known who have died…
So many names…
Unlock your memory and acknowledge them all as they pass before you…

Shared Prayer

Intercessions:

We thank you, Lord for those dead who were so dear to us, from who such goodness flowed.
We pray that all they held sacred and everything in which they were wonderful will continue to mean much to us and go on living in our hearts and lives. Lord Hear us.

Let us reach out and pray for all who mourn the death of a child or a parent, a brother or sister, a friend or relative.
Let us pray for all who have suffered an unspeakable loss, and for those go blindly, unable to overcome their sorrows.
Let us pray for all who are discouraged that they may not hate the light of life but that they may keep an open heart. Lord hear us.

Let us pray for all who die and are not mourned but are ignored in death like a stone by the roadside.
Let us pray for all who are lost in war and prison, for those who have committed suicide and for those who are lonely in life or death, that God may hear them, and keep them in his heart. Lord hear us.

In all our prayers we give thanks to Jesus Christ our brother who died our death so that we might live his live.

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Nov. Outreach Information:

HYGIENE ITEMS for the Westside Thanksgiving Celebration at the Santa Monica Civic will be picked up at SPA on Monday, November 14.

Please bring in SOAP/COMBS/TOOTHBRUSHES/TOOTH PASTES/
DEODORANTS/SHAMPOOS/ and/or one size fit all SOCKS as soon as possible.
We really need your help to help those in need who live in our community.

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

We hope everyone enjoyed their parent /teacher conferences last week. The conferences will continue this Thursday. NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11, in recognition of Veteran’s Day.

OUTREACH
Please remember those less fortunate than us. DONATE to Outreach collections. Toiletry items, socks and blankets. Fliers were sent home last week with your child. Items can be dropped off with your child in their homeroom.

DECK the HALLS of the JCPC
Decorating the Upper Social Hall:
Come one come all…please lend your talents and hands in decorating the Upper Social Hall for the Holidays. Tuesday, November 29th, 9:00AM. Contact Julie Chait with any questions.

PWC Christmas Party
Don’t forget to send your RSVP to the Christmas party, December 1 at Bizou Garden Bistro. What a great way to start the holiday season.

Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 13th, is our traditional Christmas luncheon for the seniors in our parish. Kindergarten children of SPA will and we expect a visit from Santa Claus. Invitations will be sent home with your child.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
NO school: November 10-11th
Advent Wreath Making: November 29th, 2005
High School Night: November 29th
PWC Christmas party: December 1, 2005
PWC Senior Citizen Luncheon: December 13th, 2005

Julie Chait
PWC President

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Parish News

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE PARISH OFFICE
TO
ALL SPA SCHOOL PARENTS!

Dear SPA school parents - - this is a courtesy reminder.

If it is your intent to qualify for the in-parish reduced tuition rate this year, please call our office to inquire as to what you have contributed towards the required $780.00 thus far. We are no longer sending out individual reminders – please call Lois Massey at 310-474-1527 ext. 246 before November 31st for a final figure.

Again, thank you for your continued support and participation in St. Paul the Apostle Parish. If I can be of assistance to you in any way, please feel free to contact me Sincerely,

Lois Massey
Administrative Assistant

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PWC Funtion News

HOLIDAY DECORATING DAY
JCPC HALL
Tuesday, November 29th
JCPC
9:00AM
Contact Julie Chait
pwcpres@sp-apostle.org
Phone in the school directory

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Traffic Duty Assignments

TRAFFIC DUTY ASSIGNMENTS for November 6th Grade Parents
Arrive by 7:20 a.m. Please do not take or make cell phone calls while on duty!

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

November 13, 2005
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm: Sunday 49

Reading I
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31

When one finds a worthy wife,
her value is far beyond pearls.
Her husband, entrusting his heart to her,
has an unfailing prize.
She brings him good, and not evil,
all the days of her life.
She obtains wool and flax
and works with loving hands.
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her fingers ply the spindle.
She reaches out her hands to the poor,
and extends her arms to the needy.
Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting;
the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her a reward for her labors,
and let her works praise her at the city gates
.
Reading II
1 Thes 5:1-6

Concerning times and seasons, brothers and sisters,
you have no need for anything to be written to you.
For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come
like a thief at night.
When people are saying, "Peace and security, "
then sudden disaster comes upon them,
like labor pains upon a pregnant woman,
and they will not escape.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness,
for that day to overtake you like a thief.
For all of you are children of the light
and children of the day.
We are not of the night or of darkness.
Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do,
but let us stay alert and sober.

Gospel
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21

Jesus told his disciples this parable:
"A man going on a journey
called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.
To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one--
to each according to his ability.
Then he went away.
Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them,
and made another five.
Likewise, the one who received two made another two.
But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground
and buried his master's money.
After a long time
the master of those servants came back
and settled accounts with them.
The one who had received five talents came forward
bringing the additional five.
He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents.
See, I have made five more.’
His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Since you were faithful in small matters,
I will give you great responsibilities.
Come, share your master's joy.’
Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said,
'Master, you gave me two talents.
See, I have made two more.'
His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Since you were faithful in small matters,
I will give you great responsibilities.
Come, share your master's joy.’
Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said,
'Master, I knew you were a demanding person,
harvesting where you did not plant
and gathering where you did not scatter;
so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground.
Here it is back.'
His master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant!
So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant
and gather where I did not scatter?
Should you not then have put my money in the bank
so that I could have got it back with interest on my return?
Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten.
For to everyone who has,
more will be given and he will grow rich;
but from the one who has not,
even what he has will be taken away.
And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside,
where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'"

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Student School Activies

GIRLS 8th GRADE VOLLEYBALL TEAM TAKE CYO CROWN

Congratulations to the girls 8th grade volleyball team on winning The 2005
CYO Championship!

The Lady Saints enjoyed a great play-off run losing only 2 games in six matches.
Out of the 164 teams that started the season in September, 64 teams qualified
for the CYO playoffs.

On Saturday, our Lady Saints took on St. Thomas the Apostle School in the semi-finals. On Sunday, they faced a tough OLMM Team in a close match going 3 games.

Congratulations to all of the girls and a special ‘thank-you’ to the parents for your support throughout the season. Thanks also to Charlie P. for your dedication and commitment to this years CYO Champions.

Check out the CYO website at www.cyousa.org for news and photos of our
Champion Lady Saints!

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Playgound Volunteer

PLAYGROUND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Help our coaches supervise our children during lunchtime recess! We need two parents each day. Questions, contact Kathleen Felesina

KINDERGARTEN: 11:45-12:15
November

THIRD GRADE: 12:10-12:40
November

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Hot Lunch Volunteers

Please remember if you have signed up to help with lunch service, you need to arrive on time for your shift. We need you! The entire operation runs much more smoothly and the kids eat much sooner when we our volunteers are in place before the kids come out. Thanks to everyone for your patience and for all your help!

Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule
November, 2005

Kindergaten       11:20 – 11:45
Mondays                                                                   Thursdays

3rd Grade        11:45 – 12:10
Mondays                                                                       Thursdays

6th Grade       12:20 – 12:45
Mondays                                                                         Thursdays

		11/3	No School Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/7	Heard (6th)	11/10	No School Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/14	Dawson (6th)	11/17	Harold (6th)
11/21	No School WASC Meetings	11/24	No School Happy Thanksgiving!
11/28	Shalloe (6th)

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Miscellaneous

Come and prepare for the Christmas season

St. Paul the Apostle
Advent Wreath Making Bring your family and friends on
Sunday, November 27th
in the Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wreath rings, evergreens and Advent candles
will be available.
Bring your own special decorations
to make your Advent wreath
a personal symbol of the Advent season.Advent is a time of joyful anticipation.
Start your holiday season in a special way.Happy Holidays from St. Paul’sA $5.00 donation is requested to cover the cost to the Parish
for wreaths, greens and candles
Please direct any questions to Danny Amos at paulandjanofsky.com

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