From the desk of Sister Stella
PWC President
PWC Functions
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
From the School Nurse
Miscellaneous

"When Jesus invites us to share
The Bread of life from Heaven
He also invites us to share
The bread and riches of this earth."

From the desk of SSM:

The parents of second grade students of our parish with the support of the teachers and Parish Staff have completed one year of reflecting and praying with their children, in preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On Saturday Feb. 1st the children, with their parents, participated in a prayerful service during which time the children received the Sacrament. Parents took advantage of the sacred moment and also received the sacrament or asked for a blessing. Many parents found the ceremony more meaningful because they had spent time on a regular basis preparing the child. In an interview with various staff members the parents let us know that the child was ready to receive the sacrament. We are following very carefully," The parents are the Primary Educators".

Last Monday night we had the first of four sessions with parents to begin the preparation for First Communion. We gave the parents some very beautiful and helpful material to use with the child. The classroom teachers are teaching the theology of the sacraments each day as part of the child's religious education.

Our present first grade parents began their journey of Faith with their children in January and will continue through June 2004 when the children, if they are ready, will receive First Communion. (Parents Decision)

On Thursday the oldest or only child took home information regarding nominations for the 2003- 2004 Paulist Women's Club (Parents Working for Children) Board.
Please take time to reflect and fill in some suggestions and return the forms.
Each year the accomplishment of the parents led by the board gets more incredible. Thank You for your on going caring and interest.

Don’t forget to empty out your child’s library of books no longer needed. Drop those books in the boxes outside my office door. Thank you for helping children in need.

Bon Voyage To/ From Mammoth

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PWC President

Dear SPA Parents,

SPA Ski Trip

SPA skiers, have a wonderful ski trip to Mammoth this weekend. We all hope the powder is great for you!

February 10

Remember parents, that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 10th due to a faculty In- Service day. Coaches program will be in effect.

In-N-Out

Please remember to sign your children up for In-N-Out day on Friday, February 28. This is in addition to the regular Hot Lunch Program, so you do need to fill out the order form your children brought home last week. Parents, you are welcome to sign up for a burger yourself!! The more lunches we sell, the more benefit to St. Paul’s! Thank you Hot Lunch Committee for continuing to serve our children.

Caroline Moynagh – PWC President

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PWC Functions

PWC NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND BOARD NOMINATIONS

Sign up NOW to serve on the PWC Nominating Committee. Additionally, nominations for all PWC Board positions are currently being accepted. Please fill out the tear-offs sent home with your child, or obtain the form from the round file by the Main Office. The Nominating Committee will meet on Thursday, March 27th at 1:45 pm. All Nominating Committee and Nomination forms must be received no later than February 27th. If you have any questions, please contact Marty Martin, PWC Parliamentarian.

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Traffic Duty Assignments

For the month of February is 3rd Grade Traffic Duty

Afternoon Dorector: Cars may enter at 2:55pm ONLY if the gates have been opened.

Fro Substitutions call:
Thurs. Morning only: Janet Pregler

Otherwise consult your room parents or call me.

Teresa McDugald

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

Next Sunday, February 9, is the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please read and reflect on these readings during the week (alone or with family and friends), and come to next Sunday’s liturgy prepared to listen attentively to the proclamation of the Word of God.

READING I Job 7:1-4, 6-7

Job spoke, saying:
Is not man's life on earth a drudgery?

Are not his days those of hirelings?
He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages.
So I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me.
If in bed I say, "When shall I arise?" then the night drags on;
I am filled with restlessness until the dawn.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle; they come to an end without hope.
Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not see happiness again.

READING II 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Brothers and sisters:
If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast,
for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!
If I do so willingly, I have a recompense,
but if unwillingly, then I have been entrusted with a stewardship.
What then is my recompense?
That, when I preach, I offer the gospel free of charge
so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all
so as to win over as many as possible.
To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak.
I have become all things to all, to save at least some.
All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.

GOSPEL Mark 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.
They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and she waited on them.
When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases,
and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."
He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also.
For this purpose have I come."
So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

Fifth Sunday (readings for February 9)

READINGS Life doesn’t always go my way; I change as God needs me for the sake of the Gospel:
Jesus heals people of their diseases, then goes out to preach.

WHAT I HEAR What do I ask from the Lord: Healing? Patience? Adaptability?

MY FAITH JOURNEY How do I adjust my life to be an effective disciple?

FOR CHILDREN Do I know anyone who is sick and needs my help and prayers?
Sit quietly for a minute and ask Jesus to be with them. Then ask him how you can help.

 

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From the School Nurse

FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE:

RE: EXPIRED TB MANTOUX TESTS FOR VOLUNTEER WORK AT SPA

THE FOLLOWING PARENTS NEED TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TB TEST TO THE HEALTH OFFICE. YOUR TB RESULTS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. THE TEST IS GOOD OR FOUR YEARS. REMEMBER YOU MAY NOT VOLUNTEER WITH AN EXPIRED TB TEST.

MADELYN BAILEY - 11/O2
SUSAN BERGER - 10/02
BRIDGET CONLEY - 10/02
LYNN DAVIS - 12/ 02
MARGARET GRANT - 1/02
SUSAN KAHN - 09/02
CRISTINA MARTINEZ - 02/02
CLAUDIA RYAN 09/02
KELLY WORKMAN - 10/02
TRUDY BERINGHELE-01/03 (EXPIRES SOON)

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE.
MISS ANDERSON/RN

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Miscellaneous

In-N-Out Burger Day Reminder:

Order forms for In-N-Out Burger Day (February 28, 2003) went home last week. Extra order forms are available at the form cubby at school. February 18 is the deadline for returning the completed order forms, along with your payment, to the Hot Lunch Committee via the Black Bag.

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SPA Ski Club News

We are all set for Mammoth!

Please remember to communicate to me any and all changes in terms of people in attendance in your group.

Bus leaves at 3:30pm sharp on Friday. We have a private room for lunch, 4th floor of the Canyon Lodge on Sat & Sun from 11:45 – 1:30pm each day. Mass is at St. Joseph’s at 6pm Saturday. Ski race (regular and junior races) begin at 1:30pm Sunday – mandatory briefing during lunch immediately before the race. Awards banquet Sunday evening 6:30pm 4th floor of Canyon Lodge. Make dinner reservations for Saturday night if you are going into town. Reserve any lessons in advance. When you check-in at Mammoth, please pick up the envelope that will be waiting for you there. It contains Ski Club badges for your family.

A tremendous THANKS to the David Landers family (Olympic Printing) for our ski club badges again this year – they look terrific! -- John Plueger

 

 

 

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