From the desk of Sister Stella
School Office Informaion
PWC President
Parish News
PWC Function
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Student School Activies
From the School Nurse
Summer School information
Fall Festival
Miscellaneous

" Take the Word of God with you as you go.
Take the seeds of God's Word and take them grow.
Go in peace to serve the world in peace to the world.
Take the love of God, the love of God with you as you go."

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal

School is out for the summer. From June 16th to September 8th is a very long time in the life of a child. Parents it will be of immense help to your children if you find creative, enjoyable and consistent ways to help children practice what you and the teachers. Taught them dur5ing the school year. The above quotation reminds us that wherever we go and what ever we do we are traveling and working with the love of God in our hearts. This love is fed by remembering to have a conversation with God each day and by faithfully participating in the Eucharist on Sundays. May each of you have a safe, happy summer and may you return to us relaxed renewed.
Our new Mass schedule, which will go into effect the weekend of July 4th, is,
                     Saturday Evening 5:00pm
                     Sunday 9:00am
                     11:00am
                      5:00pm
Find a magnet enclosed in your summer packet to place on your refrigerator to help you remember the new Mass schedule.

Families, who are moving to other places, we thank you for the years you have spent with us and we wish you the best of luck. Remember you are always welcome and maybe you will find time to join us at our Fall Festival.

Summer office hours:
Monday through Friday the office will open each day at 8am and close at 1:30pm through June and July.

My summer schedule is as follows:
                Working in school until July 17th.
                Off campus from July 19th until August 23rd
                Back to work August 23rd

                Office closes July 30th & reopens August 30th

May each of you have a peaceful summer. Parents who are worried about the placement of their children next year cast your worries aside--do not try to control--let the Spirit be your guide to do what is best for each child to help them grow up and meet the challenges of life.

The class lists are complete and are confidential until the first day of school. Thank you for trusting us to do what is best for your child.

Reports cards may be picked up in the office during summer hours for any student who was absent the last day of school.

Parents, the attached article, to the hardcpy Epistle Regarding Media/Tim Rutten is well worth reading. Take time to digest it. Tim Rutten has accepted an invitation to speak at St. Paul's in the fall.

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VERY IMPORTANT – FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

Registration packets were due to the school office no later than June 10, 2004. We have not heard from quite a few families. Remember, if we do not receive your packet immediately your child/children’s names will not appear on a class list on the first day of school. The materials are very important to input all the information in different computers over the summer. We look forward to receiving your packet, now. Thank you for your co-operation.

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MILLS UNIFORM INFORMATION

Attached to the Epistle is the Mills Uniform Brochure. They will be hosting St. Paul’s days on June 25 & June26 in the West Los Angeles Store. On those days you will receive 10% off your purchases (in store purchases, only). They will be well stocked with our school uniforms. You may want to take your brochure with you when shopping. Please keep in mind when purchasing your uniforms to allow for growth throughout the year. Shop early for the best selection. After July 15, 2004 they cannot guarantee that your merchandise will be in for the beginning of school. If you need to contact the store the number is (310) 479-3535. The address is 11513 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Remember, this year Mills Uniforms will not be selling on campus. Take advantage of June 25 & June 26.

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families,

Good-Bye
Since our youngest student is graduating, I will not be back next year as a St. Paul the Apostle School parent. Thank you for your support. The number of hours volunteered by our parents during the year is staggering. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the members of the 2003-2004 PWC Board for their willingness to serve whenever called upon. It has been an honor to work with such a terrific Board. Congratulations to Debbie Buderwitz and her new Board. We wish them all great success in the coming school year.

Annual Faculty Breakfast
Each year, the PWC prepares and serves Breakfast to the teachers after a special Mass. This is our small way of letting the teachers know how much we appreciate them. They are responsible for educating the hearts and minds of our children and we are so very grateful. We also recognize and thank our wonderful staff at this Breakfast.

Uniform Exchange
Watch for the information on the Uniform Exchange in this Epistle. It will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room from 7:50AM to10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 16th, the last day of school. Huge "THANKS" to Julie Stamato for handling the Uniform Exchange over the past few years. Thank you, Julie, for providing this important resource for our families.

Graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2004. Good luck next year in… HIGH SCHOOL! Thank you 7th grade parents for putting together the many graduation events. Bless you.

Have a "cool" summer!

Karen Knott
PWC President

 

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Parish News

St. Paul the Apostle Parish
10750 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

NEW WEEKEND
MASS SCHEDULE

Effective July 3rd, 2004
Saturday---- 9:00 a.m.--- 5:00 p.m.
Sunday ---9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m--.5:00 p.m.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered:
Thursdays and Saturdays
4:00 – 4:45 p.m
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Altar Server ParentsJ

Just a reminder that your child received an altar server packet on Friday. If you haven’t seen it, please ask your child about it. It contains the summer/fall schedule as well as a copy of the new altar server manual that your child should review.

We will be training current servers for funeral and wedding masses this summer. More information regarding these training sessions is in the packet. If your child is interested please contact us at the parish office. (310) 474-1527. Claire Henning. Happy Summer.

 

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PWC Funtion News

An ENORMOUS, GIGANTIC, we mean HUGE "Thank you"
to the 2003-04 Room Mothers!

Kelly Loeffler, Robin Stretesky, Mari Linfesty, Marietta Newbern, Kathleen Felesina,
Lisa Rogers, Babara Carroll, Claudia Fox, Kathleen Duncan, Jessica Royer, Camille Perry, Beth Rawjee, Jean Markarian, Mary McCoy, Stacey Amos, Julianne Piechowski,
Mary Curry, Beth Speca, Cathy Berman, Anne Hance, Tricia Hunter, Maria Zecchetto
You are the BEST! Your efforts to keep our school organized, profitable and just plain happy are very greatly appreciated by all! From the Back-to-School Coffees to the Festival to the Luncheons, to special treats, you are the ones who keep us all on track! Thank you so much for all of your extra efforts! We LOVED working with you!

Anne Duerr and Julianne O'Connor, Head Room Parents

THANK YOU GRADUATION COMMITTEE!

Debbie Buderwitz, Lynn Alvarado, Mary Fitz, Mark Raineri and Kim Ryan
Thank you so much for making the 2004 Graduation so special for our 8th Graders!
Your hard work and organization mean so much to St. Paul’s! You are one of the reasons our school is so special! Thank you for organizing the Graduation Brunch and the Graduation Dance (it was BEAUTIFUL)! We really appreciate all of you!

Anne Duerr and Julianne O'Connor, Head Room Parents

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UNIFORM EXCHANGE
Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Multi-Purpose Room
7:50 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
(Second bell to dismissal time)

All SPA families, it’s time to gather the uniforms that your children have outgrown. We are looking to replenish our inventory of clean, used uniforms (without rips or stains), belts, Festival T-shirts and Scout uniforms. If you have these uniforms, please bring them to the next Uniform Exchange.

Our next Uniform Exchange will take place on the last day of school, June 16, during school hours, in the Multi-Purpose Room. Come and purchase recycled uniforms at bargain prices.

If you bring us clean, used uniforms, you will receive a credit toward your purchase of recycled uniforms at the Uniform Exchange on June 16, 2004 or at the next Uniform Exchange scheduled for the first day of school in September.

Volunteers are welcome. If you have any questions or you wish to volunteer, please call me.

Julie Stamato
[Work and home numbers are listed in the school directory]

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

These are the readings for next Sunday, June 20, the Twelfth 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 Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1

Thus says the LORD:
I will pour out on the house of David
        and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem
        a spirit of grace and petition;
        and they shall look on him whom they have pierced,
        and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for an only son,
        and they shall grieve over him as one grieves over a firstborn.

On that day the mourning in Jerusalem shall be as great
        as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the plain of Megiddo.
On that day there shall be open to the house of David
        and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,
        a fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness.

READING II Galatians 3:26-29

Brothers and sisters:
Through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus.
For all of you who were baptized into Christ
        have clothed yourselves with Christ.

There is neither Jew nor Greek,
        there is neither slave nor free person,
        there is not male and female;
        for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

And if you belong to Christ,
        then you are Abraham's descendant,
        heirs according to the promise.

GOSPEL Luke 9:18-24

Once when Jesus was praying in solitude,
        and the disciples were with him,
        he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

They said in reply, "John the Baptist;
        others, Elijah;
        still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'"
Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Peter said in reply, "The Christ of God."
He rebuked them
        and directed them not to tell this to anyone.
He said, "The Son of Man must suffer greatly
        and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,
        and be killed and on the third day be raised."

Then he said to all,
        "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself
        and take up his cross daily and follow me.
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,
        but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 20)

READINGS Zechariah foretells the crucifixion;
ALL are equal in God, through faith;Jesus predicts his suffering.
WHAT I HEAR What do the readings tell me about inequality in the world, the Church and in my personal life?
MY FAITH JOURNEY How do I deal with suffering in my life?
FOR CHILDREN When bad times come, Jesus understands because he suffered as well.He wants to help us.Sometimes he gives us strength from inside, other times through someone we know.

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From the School Nurse

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Your kindness and thoughfulness made my life in the office run more smoothly this year. Your kind gestures are not taken lightly and will always be cherished! If I have forgotten anyone, please forgive the oversight. And know at the time, your kindness was not taken for granted!

Ms. Tina Estrada --------------------------Mrs. Joanna McCullough
Mrs. Claudia Ryan-------------------------Mrs. Stacey Amos
Mrs. Rosie Rafaelano----------------------Ms. Elissa Selvo
Mrs. Denise Kilroy------------------------Mrs.AmePitt
Mrs. Man Linfesty-------------------------Mrs. Daryl Crowley
Mrs. Gretchen Topputo-------------------Mr. Danny Harold
Mrs. All Furlan-----------------------------Mrs. Ame Pitt
Mrs. Pam Fischer--------------------------Mrs. Patty Stokx
Sr. Margaret--------------------------------Mrs. Henrietta Green
Mrs. Cynthia Wuliger---------------------Mrs, Antionette Truk
Mrs. Sherrie Mackel----------------------Mrs. Rosie Segal
Mrs. Wendy Perkins----------------------Mrs. Susan Sullivan
Mrs. Alicia Maher-------------------------Mrs. Karen Knott
Mrs. Jackie Brooks------------------------Mrs. Kimberly Harold
Mrs. Celeste Plueger-----------------------Ms. Lynn Casey
Mrs. Caroline Moynagh-------------------Mrs. Kimberly Harold
Mrs. Julie Chait-----------------------------Mrs. Janice Gipson
Mrs. Karen Knott---------------------------Dr. Carol King-Wolcott
Mrs. Edwidge Fareed-----------------------Miss. Kathy Huber

Again, many thanks to each of you.blessed summer.

Godspeed,
Miss Van V. Anderson/RN
School NurseHave a wonderful and

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Summer School Information

Summer School News

If you enrolled in the Summer School Program and did not get your confirmation listing your classes, please call or send a message to me. I will make sure that you get a copy of your classes immediately.

Thank you,
Gina Buchanan
Director of Summer School

 

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Fall Festival

October 8th, 9th, 10th

LA ONDA ("The Happenings")
¿Qué pasa este semana?
(What’s happening this week?)

We all had such a great time at the SPA Campout, now it’s time to start thinking about our next great school event, THE FALL FESTIVAL!

Muchisimas gracias to our eager sponsors who have already donated to the Sponsorship Campaign. Remember sponsors at ANY level who donate by June 1 (that’s next Tuesday !!) will earn their children from all grades a FREE DRESS DAY on June 2 (WED NEXT WEEK). Just fill out a Sponsorship form and send to Jackie Smith-Hastie via the Black Bag to "Sponsorship". You can download the form attached to this epistle, or call Jackie.

The Silent Auction Committee needs your participation too! Ask for a gift certificate from your favorite restaurant or store, host a "tea for ten" event, or create a gift basket of your favorite wines and munchies! The class that brings in the most Silent Auction items by June 2 (WED NEXT WEEK) will win a FREE PIZZA PARTY. Silent Auction Committee members will be at school in the pavilion every WED and THURS to taken your donations, or see the Silent Auction Form for other drop off locations. Call Claudia Fox for questions.

We need all of you to make the festival a success!
The Festival Committee:
Julie Chait
Mona Horton
Teresa McDugald
Beth Rawjee
Judy Villablanca

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APOSTLE'S ATTIC
Festival de Los Ninos
"FROM DECO TO DISCO AND BEYOND"
DONATIONS NEEDED

We are now accepting donations of new to gently used treasures…Home accessories like china, silver, pictures, lamps and furniture or any other odds and ends that you'd like to donate.
Drop off your items in the Pavilion area at PM Pickup or you can drop off at Jackie Brooks' house each Friday beginning May 9th.

For larger items we can arrange pick-up
Please no clothing or white elephant items.

Questions: Call Liza Murray, Debbie Battaglia, Helene Cameron or Jackie Brooks.

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Hola St. Paul’s
2004 Festival de los Niños Sponsorship Form

Angeles-------------------$ 3500 and up------- Full page ad
Santos-----------------------$ 1500 - 3499------ Full page ad
Patrocinadores-------------- $ 750 - 1499------ Half page ad
Compadres-----------$ 350 – 749------------Quarter page ad
Amigos---------------$ 150 - 349----------Business Card ad
Compañeros----------------$ 1 – 149---------Epistle Listing

The Fall Festival is sponsored by Parents Working with Children (PWC), a
non-profit, 501c(3) organization of Saint Paul the Apostle School, Tax ID
#95-1782301. "Donaciones" can be made by cash, check, VISA or Master Card.
Please return the form below to the BLACK BAG: "FALL FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP" or mail to Jackie Smith-Hastie, 2081 Kerwood Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Muchas gracias for supporting the fall festival with your
tax deductible Donación of $________
I am paying by:
£ Check (payable to "PWC")
£ VISA Card # ___________________________ Exp Date _______
£ Master Card # __________________________ Exp Date _______
Signature on card: _________________________________
Name ______________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
City _____________________ State _____ Zip ________
Telephone ________________ E-mail ________________________
How would you like your listing to read?: (ex: Smith Family/ John & Judy Smith/ Smith Corp/Anonymous): ______________________________________________________________
FOR SPONSORS ENTITLED TO ADS, POR FAVOR, CHOOSE ONE:
I do not want an ad
Please design an ad for me
Business card/original artwork enclosed
I will email file with logo, photo, ad, etc (Please send jpeg or MSWord file to Liane Schirmer at rdcltheory@aol.com)

For questions regarding sponsorship, por favor, call or email Jackie Smith-Hastie @jackies-h@sbcglobal.net) Muchísimas gracias!

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Miscellaneous

ESSENTIAL LEARNING SYSTEMS PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK

Spaces are still available for the 2004-2005 school year session of Essential Learning Systems. This interactive, computerized approach designed to help students become more efficient learners has just completed a fifth successful year at St. Paul the Apostle School. Post-testing results indicate an average growth of two grade levels in reading comprehension, not to mention improved grades and self-esteem. There are blue brochures with additional information about Essential Learning Systems in the school patio. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to maximize the success of your child’s learning potential. For more information, contact Essential Learning Systems Director and Learning Specialist, Nora Masterson, at ext. 309. Additionally, Ms. Masterson, with the assistance of school counselor Dr. Carol King, will be introducing "Parents Education Network" next year, a coalition of parents working with educators to help bring success to children with learning difficulties. Details to follow in the October Epistle

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ART LITERACY NOTES

Once again, special parents have dedicated many hours to the children during their art classes. Thank you for always being there to help and create the magic of Art Literacy. I have traditionally published our curriculum for next the year in the last newsletter. As you travel with your families this summer should you see a post card, picture, poster or book related to these art topics; we would love to use them.

Angeles in Art...................Our Christmas project to be displayed in church
Art of the Americas...........From Alaska to South America, native mythology and art
Donatello..........................Florence and the Renaissance
Courbet............................French Romantic-caves and light
Degas............................. French Impressionist-ballet dancers, jockeys, landscapes
Klimt...............................Modern landscapes and portraits
Parents interested in becoming docents in the fall for the Art Literacy Program please call my extension 308. Leave your name telephone number and grade level you will have students in this fall. I will be checking messages during the summer and will call you back.
Have a wonderful art filled summer !
Cynthia Wuliger

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