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PWC President
SPA Ski Club
Parish News
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Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
SPA Choristers
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteers

“Radiant Creator, awaken us to your presence. Jesus, Light of all Lights, kindle love in our hearts. Spirit of Illumination, guide our paths each day during this

Advent Season.”

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

Reflection for the First Week of Advent:

       SUNNDAY DECEMBER 3

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The season of Advent is upon us, a time when we prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. We are caught up in a multitude of tasks: buying gifts, writing cards, baking treats, visiting with loved ones. Some of us may have travel plans—but we know what is said about the best-laid plans. There is no guarantee that our plans will ever be realized.

       God’s plans, however, are always fulfilled. In today’s first reading, the Lord says he will come to save his people. And God did just that: two thousand years ago in a stable in Bethlehem when a tiny babe; both human and divine, came into our world. The greatest gift the world has ever known!

       In today’s gospel, Jesus speaks of the day when he will return “with power and great glory.” He urges us to be prepared to stand before him. ‘Be on guard,” he pleads; “be alert.” Jesus asks us to free ourselves from earthly things and prepare for the moment of our redemption.

      Paul sums up Jesus’ desire for us: “Abound in love for one another and for all.” As we joyfully await the Feast of the Nativity, let us mark our Advent path with the signs of love: acceptance, patience, caring, compassion, and little acts of kindness and forgiveness.

Barbara d’Artois, Pierrefonds, QC

              LIVING WITH CHRIST DECEMBER 2006

 

    The following website has helpful and inspirational Advent reflections:

              www.creighton.edu/Collaborativeministry/advent/firstweek.html

             

The Nativity Story is a movie rated PG 13. Please check it out before you take your younger children to see it. The following comment is from the Screenwriter, Mike Rich:

              “We live in a time when the month of December has become fast and hectic…we have little time to ponder what Christmas means. If this film can provide a two-hour window for families to experience this journey of faith and will spark a conversation among them about the faith that Mary, Joseph and the other characters show, then it will be a wonderful success.”

Our most sincere thanks to the Danny Amos Family for devoting the First Advent Sunday to a wonderful wreath making festival.  Thank you! And a heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers and participants of this event!

On this First Sunday, during the Liturgy, Fr. Brad informed us that Fr. Tom has made the decision to discontinue his chemo treatment. As always, we will continue to pray with the Faith that is capable of moving mountains. In due time, Fr. Tom will give us his own heath report; I am sure that a blog will soon be published on the Parish website. His faith is strong and he is regaining strength.

Are you helping your child learn to remember?

Your child forgot her jacket again. She forgot to bring her flute, too.

Teaching your child the skills she needs to remem­ber things also helps her become more responsible.

       Are you giving your child the tools she needs to build her memory skills? Answer yes or no to each statement:

__1 I ask my child to repeat impor­tant things she needs to remember back to me three times
__2. We use checklists and post them in convenient spots—a list of morning chores in my child’s room, a list of what goes to school by the back door.
__3. We believe in “a place for every­thing:’ Jf the book hag is always hanging on a hook by the back door, it will get to school.

__4. We use sticky notes to help us remember things.
__5. We make a game of remember­ing things. We make up rhymes and sayings “I take my fancy flute on Friday:’

How did you do?

 Mostly yes answers mean you’re helping your child learn memory skills that will help in school and in life. Mostly nos? Check the quiz for some suggestions to improve your child’s memory

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PWC President

Dear SPA Parents:

Advent Wreath Festival
Many thanks to the Amos Family for organizing the annual SPA Advent Wreath on Sunday.

PWC Christmas Party-Thursday, December 7th -7:00 p.m.
Many thanks to Susan Reed for organizing the annual PWC Christmas Party at LA Farm tonight.  Hope we will see you at this fabulous event.

SPA Ski Trip
All members of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community are invited to attend the 8th annual SPA Ski Trip, February 23-26.  To obtain an informational packet and sign-up instructions, please attend a special meeting on Monday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. in he Church Classroom (below the church).  Thank you to the Lightbourn and Scibelli families for their support and planning of this fun SPA event.

PWC Senior Citizen Luncheon-Wednesday, December 13th, at 11:30 a.m. in JCPC The deadline to RSVP for the Senior Citizen’s luncheon was Monday, December 4th.  This is a special luncheon when we honor the Seniors of St. Paul the Apostle Parish.  If you have any questions, please call Mayora Hiney, Reservation Chair.

Children’s Christmas Concert-Wednesday, December 20th Please join the SPA children for the annual Christmas concert to be held in the church.  Dismissal for Christmas vacation is at 12:15.

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SPA Ski Club

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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Parish News

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. 285

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Altar Servers Needed for Christmas Masses

Servers are needed for the following masses:

 

Saturday, December 23 at 5:00 pm

Sunday, December 24 at 9:00 am and 11:00 am

 

(December 24, 5:00 pm Mass is covered)

 

December 24, Midnight Mass

December 25, 9:00 am and 11:00 am

 

If you can serve any of the Christmas Masses please call 310-474-1527 Ext. 288.

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ADULTS NEEDING CONFIRMATION ?

Any adult who wishes to be confirmed this spring is invited to attend a one-hour orientation meeting that will detail all the requirements for the preparation process.  The meeting will be held this coming Saturday, December 9, at 11:00 AM downstairs in the Parish Offices.  For more information, please consult the flyers at the church entrances or contact Joan Doyle, Director of Religious Education, at 310-474-1527, ext. 241.

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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 Decemaber Traffic 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. 

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

DECEMBER 10  2nd Sunday of Advent

Reading 1
Baruch 5:1-9

Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery;
put on the splendor of glory from God forever:
wrapped in the cloak of justice from God,
bear on your head the mitre
that displays the glory of the eternal name.
For God will show all the earth your splendor:
you will be named by God forever
the peace of justice, the glory of God(s worship.

Up, Jerusalem! stand upon the heights;
look to the east and see your children
gathered from the east and the west
at the word of the Holy One,
rejoicing that they are remembered by God.
Led away on foot by their enemies they left you:
but God will bring them back to you
borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones.
For God has commanded
that every lofty mountain be made low,
and that the age-old depths and gorges
be filled to level ground,
that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God.
The forests and every fragrant kind of tree
have overshadowed Israel at God(s command;
for God is leading Israel in joy
by the light of his glory,
with his mercy and justice for company.

Gospel
Luke 3:1-6

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar,
when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea,
and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee,
and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region
of Ituraea and Trachonitis,
and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas,
the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert.
John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan,
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah:
A voice of one crying out in the desert:
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
make straight his paths.
Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The winding roads shall be made straight,
and the rough ways made smooth,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”

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SPA Choristers

Messiah

George Frideric Handel

Click on this link.

<http://www.paulistchoristers.org/>http://www.paulistchoristers.org

Celebrating 30 years of excellence, the Paulist Choristers of California perform their signature piece∑

Elissa Johnston, soprano

Brian Asawa, countertenor

Steve Kronauer, tenor

In Joon Jang, baritone

Music Angelica

Singers of the Chapel Royal

Luke McEndarfer, conductor

Saturday, December 16, 2006

7:00PM

St. Paul the Apostle Church

10750 Ohio Avenue

Los Angeles, CA  90024

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Discount Tickets for sale online at <http://www.paulistchoristers.org/>www.paulistchoristers.org

Or call (310) 475-2070

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Playgound Volunteer

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

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

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Hot Lunch Volunteers

Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule

December , 2006

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

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

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 Dismissal	12/21	NO SCHOOL

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