From the desk of Sister Stella
PWC President
Parish News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
SPA Ski Club News
Holiday Gift
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Paulist Choristers

“Our lives become the stars that others steer by, and if we live them well, the world will change.” (D. Barnes Boffey)

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

To the families of St. Paul the Apostle: Through your incredible generosity of time, talent and treasure to St. Joseph’s Center, Regis House, and the project that took place in the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; you have all been an outstanding example to our entire Westside Community. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!

For any parent who would like to read the Report of the WASC Visiting Committee, there are five copies available in the library. The report is approximately twenty pages long and we request that you review it without removing it from the library. Please feel free to drop in and Ms. Witten will be happy to direct you to the material.

Our congratulations to our young artists who participated in designing the Foundation Thanksgiving Card.

            The winners are:

              Third Place              Nicky P.                          4A

              Second Place          Kevin M.                         7B

              First Place              Tom H.                            5A

The following is news from our uniform company, Sue Mills, in regards to the parent survey:

• The pink jumper will remain on the uniform list.
• Corduroy shorts are available for boys.
• Girls’ twill pleated slacks will not be available.
• Flat front slacks will be available.

Virtus Workshop for Protecting Our Children:

              As of November 15th, seventy-one participants have turned in verification certificates to the school office. We are in the process of giving a complete list to each teacher. If you participated in the workshop, but have not turned in your verification, a teacher will not be able to allow you to help the children.

 

 

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

Thanks to all who helped decorate the JCPC last Monday.  We really appreciated the extra helping hands.  We are ready for all the Christmas festivities!

Thank you to the Head Room Parents, Jewel and Kimberly, and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Room Parents for organizing SPA’s High School Night.

Advent Wreath Festival- December 3rd- 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. - Pavilion
The Advent Wreath Festival is a wonderful way to start the holiday season.  Thank you to the Amos Family for organizing this great event.

PWC Christmas Party- Thursday, December 7th - 7:00 p.m.
The PWC annual Christmas Party will be held at LA FARM and as always promises to be a fun and festive event.  Please RSVP to Mayora Hiney, Reservations Chair, via the Black Bag.

Senior Christmas Luncheon- Wednesday, December 13th, at 11:30 a.m. in the JCPC
The PWC cordially invites you to attend the annual Christmas Luncheon. Our kindergarten class will be singing.  The luncheon is complimentary to the registered Seniors of St. Paul the Apostle Parish.  However, all seniors, registered at St.Paul’s or not, will be receiving a special visit from Santa, so when filling out the return form, please indicate if your guest is a senior.  Please RSVP to Mayora Hiney by Monday, December 4th via the Black Bag.

Mary Kay Lalli

PWC President

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Parish News

ADVENT
WREATH MAKING
Sunday
December 3rd
\10:00 am-5:00 pm
 in the Pavilion

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. A $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 damos@waterskraus.com

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PWC Function

“Save the Day”

The Annual Seniors Christmas Luncheon will be held on Wed. Dec. 13th in the JCPC.

The PWC will host the Parish Seniors & the SPA Kindergarten will provide the entertainment. Look for your invitation or down load form this week epistle.

Question, call our reservation hotline at 310-837-0701.

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Traffic Duty Assignments

Month of DecemberTraffic Duty Assignment 5th 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. 

TrafficTIP…A great way to prevent “no-shows” is to call the person below you on the chart the night before (the last person calls the person at the top).

We all have very busy lives, and a friendly reminder call is always appreciated – not to mention creating a stress-free, safe morning for all!

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

DECEMBER 3 - First Sunday of Advent

Reading 1
Jeremiah 33:14-16

The days are coming, says the LORD,
when I will fulfill the promise
I made to the house of Israel and Judah.
In those days, in that time,
I will raise up for David a just shoot;
he shall do what is right and just in the land.
In those days Judah shall be safe
and Jerusalem shall dwell secure;
this is what they shall call her:
“The LORD our justice.”

Gospel
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Jesus said to his disciples:
“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars,
and on earth nations will be in dismay,
perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
People will die of fright
in anticipation of what is coming upon the world,
for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
And then they will see the Son of Man
coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
But when these signs begin to happen,

stand erect and raise your heads
because your redemption is at hand.

“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy
from carousing and drunkenness
and the anxieties of daily life,
and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.
For that day will assault everyone
who lives on the face of the earth.
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength
to escape the tribulations that are imminent
and to stand before the Son of Man.”

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SPA Ski Club News

ATTENTION ALL SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS!!!

THE 8TH ANNUAL SPA SKI TRIP IS SET FOR FEBRUARY 23 - 26

Don’t miss out on this winter adventure that has become a favorite annual event for SPA families.

Please join us for an information meeting on Monday, December 11th at 6:30PM in the Church Classroom.   This trip sells out very quickly so your attendance at this meeting is strongly encouraged. 

Additional information may be downloaded from the attachment in this week’s epistle.

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Holiday Gift

One family, one journey
One child who would change the world
forever

Join the SPA Parish for a Free Holiday screening
The Nativity Story
Distributed by New Line Cinema

To view the trailer visit http://www.thenativitystory.com/

December 10th at 2:00 pm
At the Crest Theatre: 1262 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles

Call the event line for FREE tickets: 310-474-1527 ext. 265

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Playgound Volunteer

2nd GRADE: 11:45-12:15
December

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednseday	Thursday	Friday
1.	Denise Kilroy	Gemperle	Kim Weed	McAllister	Colleen Gaines
2	Molly Harrigan		Kathy O'Malley	Saade	Colleen deOliviera
Sub	Nicole Gaffney & Anna Shukla	Egan	Molly Harrigan	Borkovich & Sanford

5th GRADE: 12:10-12:40
December

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1.				Millikian
2.				Richards
Sub

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Hot Lunch Volunteers

 

Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule
December, 2006

2nd Gradde        11:20 – 11:45
Mondays                               Wednesday                         Thursdays

12/4	Kilroy/ Harrigan	12/6	Lewis/	12/7	McAlister/ Carroll
12/11	Kilroy/ Harrigan	12/13	Lewis/	12/14	McAlister/ Carroll
12/18	Kilroy/ Harrigan	12/20	No Hot Lunch-Early	12/21	NO SCHOOL

5th Grade        11:45 – 12:10
Mondays                                 Wednesday                          Thursdays

12/4	McQueen	12/6	Kruse	12/7	McQueen
12/11	Alean Tabora (Scher)	12/13		12/14	Fox
12/18		12/20	No Hot Lunch-Early	12/21	NO SCHOOL

8th Grade       12:20 – 12:45
Mondays                                  Wednesday                         Thursdays

12/4	Jean Markarian	12/6	Leilani F	12/7	Patti DiTullio
12/11	Jean Markarian	12/13	Leilani F	12/14	Patti DiTullio
12/18	Jean Markarian	12/20	No Hot Lunch-Early	12/21	NO SCHOOL

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Paulist Choristers

Paulist Chorister Bake Sale Thank You

A HUGE thank you for supporting the Paulist Chorister Bake Sale, Friday, November 17.  Despite minimal advertising, we made $514.28.  That will really help defray some of the costs for our Messiah Concert next month. Hope you can all attend.

I would like to thank all my helpers: Kathy Boldy (Morrison), Ana Coita (Braga), Liane Schirmer (James) and Susan Sullivan and an extra special thank-you to the teachers and aids who pitched in behind the tables at the bake sale.  We couldn't have done it without you!  Joyce Keeler

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