From the desk of Sister Stella
PWC President
Parish News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Playground Volunteer
Fall Festival
Chess Club News

" There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up."

From the desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

        During this past year the Paulist Women's Club Board under the leadership of Debbie Buderwitz have given outstanding service to our community. It has been a real joy for Fr. Tom and me to approach Debbie and her board to ask for assistance and help in many areas. Every member of the board has worked hard and carried their full load with care, kindness and dedication.

Debbie we salute you for you’re consistent dedicated joyful leadership during this entire year. We also express appreciation to your entire family for lending you to us during this busy and important year in the history of St. Paul’s.

Sunday, May 15th is the great feast of Pentecost. We celebrated the decent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and on us. Be alert and ready to receive Him. The Spirit is associated with all great beginnings. He is the Initiator of fresh developments and the Leader of new movements. He is alive at every turning point in the march of life on earth. He is the Creator Spirit.

HAPPY FEAST OF PENTECOST

Be sure to check inside the brown envelope that your oldest or only child has taken home this week. There is a very special announcement inside. May the Holy Spirit inspire you to call (310) 474--1587 Ext. 287.

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

As most of you have already heard, our hot lunch caterer, The Moveable Feast, closed its doors for business suddenly last week. They gave us no notice and we regret the inconvenience and financial loss to all parents involved. Fortunately, the PWC had another hot lunch provider close at hand and it gives us a chance to sample Beth’s Kitchen before next school year. We will provide hot lunch to those enrolled with Moveable Feast on the remaining Tuesdays this month. In addition, the entire school can sample Beth’s Kitchen’s fare on Tuesday, May 31st when the PWC hosts a pizza lunch for the entire school.

The Installation Luncheon was held on Wednesday to install Julie Chait and her Board for the 2005-2006 school year. It was a lovely day and we enjoyed the performances by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades very much. Many thanks to Danny Harold Catering for the wonderful meal and to Ms. Hall for her hard work with the children!

My personal thanks goes out to all of you for your support this year. It has been a wonderful experience for me to be your president and I will always treasure the many friendships I’ve developed during the process. There are several exciting events yet to come this year. Look for more information in the coming weeks!

I hope that every mother enjoyed accolades and pampering last weekend – have a terrific week!

Debbie Buderwitz
PWC President

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Parish News

St. Paul the Apostle Parish Picnic

Saturday, June 18th 11am - 4pm

See attachment with email Epistle for more information or call the Church Office
310-474-1527

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PWC Funtion News

The In-N Out Burger Day Results

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce the results of the In-N Out Burger Day. We raised $1510.75 and $510.75 for their foundation for abused children!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for participating to help make this a successful day!

Yours Truly,
Kelley Workman, Hot Lunch Chair

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Traffic Duty Assignments

For the month of May Traffic Kindergarten Parents

Morning- Arrival for duty: 7:20 a.m. Arrival for afternoon duty is 2:30 p.m. Contact Kelly Abe, Kimberly Harold, Jewel Kracoff , and Jackie Mason if you have questions. Contact Mary Ann McQueen if you have questions about your particular station.

Substitutes: Harrigan, Gaffney, Egan and Antoci

A HUGE thank you to the Kindergarten room parents and the Kindergarten parents for a fantastic effort the first week of May. Thank you Kimberly, Jewel, Kelly and Jackie!!! Kindergarten parents, thank you for attending the training sessions and for taking your job so seriously. It shows, and the children are safer as a result!

A few reminders:
1. If you are trading shifts with someone you need to let the room parents or Mary Ann McQueen know so that we can be aware of who is doing what.
2. Remember that only returning parents can be in the position of Selby Driveway Director. This is very critical. Please serve in the position on the schedule so that we can avoid confusion in the early morning.

To all parents:
1. We are having a bit of a problem with parking on Selby in the morning. Please do not park anywhere on Selby in the morning, even north of the driveway entrance. Park in the neighborhood to walk in, please.
2. Please do not drop students off across the street from school. This is unsafe.
3. Cell phone talking during pick up and drop off is still a problem. Please turn off your phones as you approach campus.
4. Gently reminding each other can be supportive and builds a safe community for us all. We depend on rule followers to set the example for our children and for other adults.
5. The school is safer when we work together. Should you have questions about the traffic program please feel free to phone me so that we can discuss any questions or concerns that you have. I welcome your participation and input.
6. If you are available to help with traffic for the month of June please give me a call as though spots are very coveted and I would not want anyone who wants to serve to miss out on an important opportunity to serve!

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

May 15, 2005
Pentecost Sunday
Mass During the Day
Psalm: Sunday 23

Reading I
Acts 2:1-11

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues,
as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem.
At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd,
but they were confused
because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
They were astounded, and in amazement they asked,
"Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans?
Then how does each of us hear them in his native language?
We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites,
inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia,
Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene,
as well as travelers from Rome,
both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs,
yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues
of the mighty acts of God."

Reading II
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13

Brothers and sisters:
No one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;
there are different forms of service but the same Lord;
there are different workings but the same God
who produces all of them in everyone.
To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit
is given for some benefit.
As a body is one though it has many parts,
and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,
so also Christ.
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body,
whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons,
and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.

Gospel
Jn 20:19-23

On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, "Peace be with you."
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
"Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained."

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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.
All Grades May & June

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

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Fall Festival

Check Epistle email atachments

There are 3 attachments.

1. Festival Sponorship form

2. Raffle Challenge

3. Free Dress Day

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Apostle’s Attic 2005

Better than Ebay, anyway!
We are accepting donations. Please contact us or bring them
at pick-up to Mrs. Plucinski’s classroom 2B.

We’re already gathering goodies for one of our Fall All Star Festival’s favorite shopping spots Apostle’s Attic. Think of us when you are working on your Spring Cleaning! We can use the treasures in your attic, basement or closet. We’re looking for donations big and small – in good condition, please. Anything old (we’ll take new too!), retro, eclectic, treasured, handmade, decorative or in a holiday spirit. Our own antique road show!

This year we’re trying something new: an apparel section: Apostle’s Boutique will feature vintage couture, handmade or retro handbags, hats, scarves, shoes, jewelry, and very special items of clothing in good condition, please.

In keeping with the Fall Festival 2005 All-Star theme, we’re also accepting donations of gently used sports equipment and sports collectibles – mugs, baseball cards, pins, etc.

Call Meg if you have large items and we’ll arrange for pick-up.
What we cannot use, we will donate to the Goodwill.
Thanks for spring cleaning with us in mind!

The 2005 Apostle’s Attic Committee

Meg Grant —Julie Blackwell —Jonna Carls
Page Courtemanche— Karen Dalby— Sherrie Mackel
Eliza Murray— Wilma Plucinski— Lynne Sahakian— Chris Wang

One family’s junk is another family’s treasure.

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Chess Club News

Bake Sale This Friday

Chess Club is hosting a school bake sale on Friday, May 13th at all recesses. Remember to send your children with some "dough" to buy a treat and a drink.

All – SPA Tournament was a success!

The SPA Chess Club held its 18th Annual All – SPA tournament on Saturday, May 7th. There was some great chess played by all the students who participated For some students it was their first tournament. In the Advanced section Chris W. (5th grade) took 1st place, and here are the other winners:

                        Third Grade First Place Ben W.
                                           Second Place Mark M.
                                           Third Place Charlie C.

                       Second Grade First Place Cormac H.
                                               Second Place Jack R.
                                                    (tied) Leo F.
                                               Third Place Sophie K
.
                       First Grade First Place Gary-Hale T.
                                               Second Place Joel K.
                                               Third Place Kelly M.
                                               (tied) Graham M.
                                                   (tied) Stefano W.

                       Kindergarten First Place Aleksei A.
                                                   (tied) Matthew M.
                                           Second Place Morgan L.
                                           Third Place Jared M.
                                           Fourth Place Marcelo T.

Congratulations to everyone who came and played. Good sportsmanship and some good pizza was shared by all.

                               3rd Trimester Fee Notices Going Home
Chess Club fees for the 3rd trimester are due. If you haven’t paid for 2nd or 3rd trimester, notices will be sent home. Thanks for your cooperation

                                        Bake Sale Reminder
Chess Club families are reminded to please bring 2 dozen of your favorite treats (e.g. doughnuts, cookies, popcorn, fruit, etc.) to the Pavilion ready for sale on Friday, May 13th. NO NUTS OF ANY KIND. Volunteers needed to help at morning drop-off and at the sale. Contact Mark Raineri for details or if you have any questions.

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