From the desk of Sister Stella
From Fr. Tom Pastor
PWC President
School Office News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Student School Activies
From the School Nurse
Playground Volunteer
Fall Festival
SPA Campout Information

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather
with me scatters." (Luke 11:23)

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

A PRAYER OF CHOICE

Every choice and decision we make in this life could be one that moves
us toward or away from the teachings of Jesus. We do many things out
of habit or unconsciously without a deliberate choice. In order to make
good choices, we must develop a greater awareness of the decisions that
are ours and notice whether or not the choices we make reflect our Christians values. These choices may be "little ones", such as deciding whether or not to
honk our horn when we are angry at another driver or choosing whether or
not to harbor mean thoughts about someone else when we are irritated.
Even these little decisions affect our relationship with God.

AT THE END OF THE DAY LIGHT A CANDLE. SIT WITH IT AND ASK GOD TO BE YOUR LIGHT, TO HELP YOU BE MORE AWARE OF YOUR CHOICES FOR GOOD THROUGHOUT THE DAY. LOOK BACK OVER YOUR DAY AND NOTICE YOUR ACTIONS. WHAT KIND OF CHOICES DID YOU MAKE? WERE THEY FOR OR AGAINST THE MESSAGE OF JESUS? (Joyce Rupp)

On behalf of the school community would like to express sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to John Pleuger and his family. John originated the Ski outing three years ago and each year has organized very successfully every detail of it. We salute you John and your family for creating another great community building experience for St. Paul’s

John is now passing on his responsibilities to Wendy Lightbourn. His choice of a leader is excellent. Wendy we thank you for your generous acceptance in carrying on this fun-filled event for our families

Last week I referred to an article in TIME MAGAZINE. I stated that in my opinion the most helpful section was the eight points on page 49. These eight points are helps for parents in having successful Parent-Teacher conferences also pointed out that number eight needs much improvement in our school. Several parents, who were not aware of the article, asked what is number eight, Sr. Stella? Here it is word for word:

"8. LEAVE YOUR OWN SCHOOL BAGGAGE AT HOME. We all have memories of teachers and classes that made us miserable. Set those aside and approach your child's teacher as a peer and a partner. Assume a teacher wants to see your child succeed in school and in life---just as you do. The respect you show a teacher is contagious and will find its way back to your child." (Michael Thompson, Ph.D.)

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the L.A. Marathon Water Station #13 and #14. I think that all would agree that it was a spectacular event! It was inspiring to watch the many participants pass by and see how grateful they were for our efforts to keep them hydrated and encouraged.

By all accounts, the SPA Annual Ski Trip was a tremendous success! Upcoming PWC events to look forward to include the Spring Sing, Installation Luncheon, SPA Annual Campout, and Grandparents’ Day. Details will be provided in the coming weeks!

Have a great short week!

Debbie Buderwitz
PWC Presidentp

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School Information News

TUITION ENROLLMENT FOR 2005-2006

FACTs tuition re-enrollment process will begin for returning students in March. If you need to make any changes to your existing accounts for next school year, please contact Missy Stevens at extension 221 before March 25th. Otherwise the current payment schedule will be honored in 2005-2006.

Tuition deductions for the 2005 - 2006 school year will begin in June. By starting in June St. Paul’s is able to offer a 12 payment option.

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FINANCIAL AID FOR 2005-2006

Financial aid packets for the 2005-2006 school year will be available in the front office starting February 21, 2005. It is necessary for anyone wishing to receive financial aid next year to complete all the paperwork and return no later than March 23rd. Even if you are currently receiving financial aid you will need to reapply.

Financial Aid is offered to active parishioners who have had a child in St. Paul the Apostle School for at least 1 full year.

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PWC Funtion News

HOT LUNCH NEWS

The last hot lunch forms have been distributed to all children. Please check with your kids to make sure they got one. EXTRAS are on the rounder and next to the first grade classroom on the clipboard. So, LET"S ALL SIGN UP. HOT LUNCH CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE A LOT EASIER. If you did not sign up last time, PLEASE sign up and then YOU won’t have to make lunch!!!!!!

THANK YOU to the GREAT volunteer parents of grades 4, 5 and 6. Everything went so smoothly and thank you to the grade coordinators for a job well done.

The pressure is on for; it is up to grades 7, 8 and K parents to SHINE. Please be on time (11 am), and if you can’t make your shift, please find a sub!

Coming in April- IN and Out Burger Day

Thanks to all! Your Hot Lunch Gal, Kelley Workman

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Golf Tournament Reminder

We are looking for You!

Come on out and enjoy the St. Paul the Apostle School Golf Tournament on Monday, April 25 at Braemar Country Club.

Please call Caroline Moynagh (number is in the directory) for any questions or to receive a registration form.

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Traffic Duty Assignments

For the month of March(2nd GRADE Parents)

Parents: Please arrive by 7:20 a.m. for morning duty and 2:30 p.m. for afternoon duty. Those on afternoon duty need to set up the cones to form a lane approaching the driveway entrance. If you need a substitute you must secure one yourself and then let one of the room parents know. Should you have any questions contact room parents Denise Kilroy and Kelly Moulton. Should you have questions about your particular traffic duty contact Mary Ann McQueen.

Substitutes: Deborah Hayes

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

March 13, 2005
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Psalm: Sunday 14

Reading I
Ez 37:12-14

Thus says the LORD GOD:
O my people, I will open your graves
and have you rise from them,
and bring you back to the land of Israel.
Then you shall know that I am the LORD,
when I open your graves and have you rise from them,
O my people!
I will put my spirit in you that you may live,
and I will settle you upon your land;
thus you shall know that I am the LORD.
I have promised, and I will do it, says the LORD.

Reading II
Rom 8:8-11

Brothers and sisters:
Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
But you are not in the flesh;
on the contrary, you are in the spirit,
if only the Spirit of God dwells in you.
Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.
But if Christ is in you,
although the body is dead because of sin,
the spirit is alive because of righteousness.
If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you,
the One who raised Christ from the dead
will give life to your mortal bodies also,
through his Spirit dwelling in you.

Gospel
Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying,
"Master, the one you love is ill."
When Jesus heard this he said,
"This illness is not to end in death,
but is for the glory of God,
that the Son of God may be glorified through it."
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
So when he heard that he was ill,
he remained for two days in the place where he was.
Then after this he said to his disciples,
"Let us go back to Judea."

When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus
had already been in the tomb for four days.
When Martha heard that Jesus was coming,
she went to meet him;
but Mary sat at home.
Martha said to Jesus,
"Lord, if you had been here,
my brother would not have died.
But even now I know that whatever you ask of God,
God will give you."
Jesus said to her,
"Your brother will rise."
Martha said,
"I know he will rise,
in the resurrection on the last day."
Jesus told her,
"I am the resurrection and the life;
whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,
and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
Do you believe this?"
She said to him, "Yes, Lord.
I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God,
the one who is coming into the world."

He became perturbed and deeply troubled, and said,
"Where have you laid him?"
They said to him, "Sir, come and see."
And Jesus wept.
So the Jews said, "See how he loved him."
But some of them said,
"Could not the one who opened the eyes of the blind man
have done something so that this man would not have died?"

So Jesus, perturbed again, came to the tomb.
It was a cave, and a stone lay across it.
Jesus said, "Take away the stone."
Martha, the dead man's sister, said to him,
"Lord, by now there will be a stench;
he has been dead for four days."
Jesus said to her,
"Did I not tell you that if you believe
you will see the glory of God?"
So they took away the stone.
And Jesus raised his eyes and said,
"Father, I thank you for hearing me.
I know that you always hear me;
but because of the crowd here I have said this,
that they may believe that you sent me."
And when he had said this,
he cried out in a loud voice,
"Lazarus, come out!"
The dead man came out,
tied hand and foot with burial bands,
and his face was wrapped in a cloth.
So Jesus said to them,
"Untie him and let him go."

Now many of the Jews who had come to Mary
and seen what he had done began to believe in him.

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Student School Activies

SPA - GOLF TEAM DELPHIC LEAGUE

ATTENTION Returning Players & New Players
6, 7, & 8th Grade Golfers
Armand Speca

SPA has a golf tea, yes a competitive golf team that competes with other Jr. High Teams. We play most of our matches at the 9 hole, Par 3 course at Rancho Park after school, two time a wee,. Starting on March 17th against Crossroads. Practice will begin on March 8th from 3:30 to 4:45PM at Rancho Park driving range. We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the marches begin on the 17th. Please see the attachment sent home with the online epistle link this week for schedule & phone numbers.

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Playgound Volunteer

PLAYGROUND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Help our coaches supervise our children during lunchtime recess! We need two parents each day. Each grade is responsible for two months per year. Parents commit for one day, i.e. Mondays, for that particular month. Questions? Contact Kathleen Felesina

.SHIFT IS FROM 12:00-12:30.
SECOND GRADE- MARCH

SHIFT IS FROM 12:00-12:30.
SIXTH GRADE - MARCH

Help our coaches supervise our children during lunchtime recess! Our PLAYGROUND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM needs two parents each day from 11:15-12:00. Questions, contact Kathleen Felesina in the school directory.

Kindergarten- Year Round
11:15-10:00

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1.	Lewis, N.	Gaines	O'Malley,K.	Burke,K.	Burke/ Harrigan( alternating week)
2	Kilroy	Gemperle	Seigle/ Weed (alternating week)	Fox / Gaffney/ Carroll (allertnating week)
Sub	Aguero	Lightbourn	Burger / Harrigan	Murphy / Harrigan / Borkovich/ Weed	Millikan

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Fall Festival

SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEE
JOIN THE A-TEAM!

2005 SPA ALL-STAR FESTIVAL

Fun, optimistic, creative, parents please contact Lisa Rogers or Kathleen Duncan.
We are looking forward to another great year! The Silent and Live Auctions bring in a major portion of our festival proceeds. Donations have already started coming in!
We are organized and ready to go, but we would like to have more manpower.
No prior Silent Auction experience is necessary.
Our first meeting will be held FRIDAY, MARCH 18, at 1:30 p.m. MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM (next to the Church Office)
Come join our WINNING team!

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SPA Campout Information

St. PAUL"S FAMILY CAMP OUT 2005
New lottery sign up form Information

Welcome to the St. Paul the Apostle Family camp out! This year=s camp out is going to be the best ever! The 29th Annual St. Paul the Apostle Family Camp out will be held this year on Friday, May 20,2004 to Sunday May 22, 2004, at the El Capitan Canyon campground, a beautiful privately owned facility located just north of Santa Barbara. St. Paul’s rents the entire facility! For more information on the facility, see their web site at www.ElCapitanCanyon.com. The SPA camp out is open to everyone at St. Paul’s church and school. There will be approximately 122 total units (cabins and tents) available again this year. Last year approximately 142 families signed up for these 122 units. No one wants to miss this great weekend! In order to give everyone a chance to attend the camp out, this year the sign up will be done by lottery. To sign up for the 2005 SPA family camp out please follow the instructions in the attachement sent with Epistle email link.

Dates to remember:

March 20th Last day to get this form to Stacey and Danny Amos
March 24th The Epistle will have a list showing your sign-up order
April 9th The date to come in to sign up for your cabin/tent

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