Weekly Newsletter December 19, 2016

Advent Blessings! How magnificent our God is; as Saint Paul says, “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; He took the humble position…and was born as a human being.” Jesus, especially in the first Christmas celebrated, showed us what unconditional love looks like and feels like; and through our nativity scenes we use today He reminds us that is how He loves us. He chose to become an infant. I wonder if that’s because an infant undeniably embodies one of the truest, unconditional forms of trust and love we experience as humans. An infant completely gives love to his/her caregiver, and Jesus completely gives His love too. Jesus loves us no matter what. No strings attached. He is present in every moment and in every person and in every family. We learn this from the example of the Holy Family. His family found unity, peace, and mutual love in that little town of Nazareth. May we make our homes more and more like Jesus’ home until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with Him. This Christmas I invite you to pray the following prayer together, as a family, and as a reminder that your family is holy too. Supplies necessary for prayer service: a nativity scene, and the words compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, love, peace and be thankful on separate slips of paper. Have the family gather around your nativity scene: Leader: O God, bless this family. ALL: Give our family holiness. Leader: When we are irritated or get on each other’s nerves, when we quarrel and fight, when we say hurtful things ALL: Give our family holiness. Leader: When we work together, when we play together, when we pray together, when we love one another ALL: Give our family holiness. Leader: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe us with: COMPASSION (have a child place the slip of paper near Mary) KINDNESS (have a child place the slip of paper near Joseph) HUMILITY (have a child place the slip of paper near Jesus) MEEKNESS (have a child place the slip of paper near the donkey) PATIENCE (have a child place the slip of paper near the cow) Leader: Bear with one another, and if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you. Above all, clothe yourselves with love and let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts to which indeed you were called in one body. LOVE & PEACE (have a child place the slips of papers near Jesus) Leader: And let us all be thankful for family. Family life may seem ordinary but that is exactly what we are celebrating -- the ordinary lives of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in their home. Mary & Joseph taught Jesus how to walk, talk, eat and play. Jesus taught Mary, Joseph, and the rest of the world, what true love looks like and feels like. For that let us: BE THANKFUL (have a child place the slip of paper on the top of the nativity. Leader: Let us pray that the peace of Christ reign in our hearts and homes so that the world will become a place of happiness. Let happiness be in our hearts and homes so that the world will become a place of joy. Let joy be in our hearts and homes so that the world will become a place of love. Let love be in our hearts and homes forever and always so the world will only know love. ALL: Amen!

Weekly Newsletter December 19, 2016

Assumption Day School Thursday, December 22, 2016 Half Day, Class Advent Parties—Free Dress down day! Friday, December 23, 2016 No School—Christmas Break Begins! Saturday, December 24, 2016 Children’s Christmas Eve Mass, 6pm in the Church

Parish School of Religion Tuesday/Wednesday, December 20/21, 2016 Class Advent Parties Saturday, December 24, 2016 Children’s Christmas Eve Mass, 6pm in the Church Tuesday/Wednesday, December 27/28, 2016 No PSR Classes—Christmas Break!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Classes Resume!

Tuesday/Wednesday, January 10/11, 2017 Classes Resume!

Friday, January 6, 2017 Noon Dismissal

Thursday January 12, 2017 Confirmation Parent Meeting, 7pm in Church

Thursday January 12, 2017 Confirmation Parent Meeting, 7pm in Church

Tuesday/Wednesday, January 17/18, 2017 Regular PSR Session

Thursday/Friday, January 12/13, 2017 No Preschool Classes, Parent Conferences Day School Liturgy Schedule for December 19th thru December 21st. Led by: Monday, December 19, 2:30pm prayer service - Ms. Robert’s 2nd grade class Tuesday, December 20, 8:00am Mass - Ms. Corrigan’s 2nd Grade Class Wednesday, December 21, 8:00am Mass - Mrs. Lahnar’s 7th Grade Class

PSR Prayer Service Schedule

Tuesday/Wednesday December 20th/21st – 4th Grade—Mrs. Winka 1/10/17 & 1/11/17—Administration 1/17/17—Ormsby 1/18/17—Golonka

ATTENTION SERVERS!!

Attention Construction Workers: We are looking to obtain 20 reflective construction cones (approx. 36 inches high) that can be used for dismissal purposes—to help keep our children safe. Please contact Melinda Kruper with any suggestions at 636-240-4474.

Important Reminders for PSR Families: -Make sure to check the online Calendar at https:// assumptionofallon.psrenroll.com/Calendar for any and updates and changes. -Classes are scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Students will not be released until 7:30pm. -1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade parents must come in the side door to retrieve their children at 7:25. -If paying tuition by credit or debit card, please remember to update your information if your card happens to expire -To 8th grade families: Confirmation paperwork was due on 12/1/16. Please turn it in ASAP if you have not already done so. This information is required to complete the necessary paperwork for Confirmation —Thank you!

PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAY MASSES! 12/24/16 (4:30pm CHAPEL, 10:00pm) - 4:00pm and 6:00pm are full. 12/25/16 (8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm) 12/31/16 – TBD 1/1/17 – 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm If the Mass you would like to sign up for is filled up, please consider being a substitute. Please talk to your parents before signing up, and plan to arrive 30 minutes before Mass begins. I’m currently creating a server email address, so you will receive weekend schedules, ability to find substitutes, and information about Holy Masses. Thank you for all that you do!! - Kathy Hicks, Server Coordinator

The PSR Program is in IMMEDIATE need of the following volunteers for : 

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Traffic and Hall Monitoring on Tuesday nights. (responsible 8th graders will be considered, and would count as 1 service project) Catechist substitutes - looking for subs for both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

You must be in compliance with Archdiocesan safe environment program. We hope you will pray, discern and consider volunteering for these important jobs. Thank you, Assumption PSR

Attention All 8th grade Parents: Service Opportunity to help Veterans! On Sunday, January 28th, 8th Grade boys and girls are invited to assist local veterans attend mass and provide fellowship. Eighth grade volunteers are needed to lector, read intercessions and possibly cantor during mass. After Mass, the volunteers will be needed to serve coffee and donuts and provide fellowship to the Veterans. Please consider joining in this service hour opportunity at 8am, January 28th at the Veterans Home. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Patrick Fishcbeck at [email protected].

Come hear the St. Dominic Regional Band perform the National Anthem at an Ambush Soccer Game!!! The St. Dominic Regional Band which includes Assumption, ICOM, Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, St. Paul, St. Patrick, and St. Theodore will be performing the National Anthem at an Ambush Soccer game and would like to invite everyone to join us! The game is January 22, 2017 at 3:05 p.m. Tickets are $15 which includes a donation to the St. Dominic Regional Band. If interested in purchasing tickets for this, please fill out the following and return it to the school office in an envelope marked soccer ticket order for band. ************************************************ Ticket Order Form Ambush Soccer Game January 22, 2017 3:05 p.m. Game Time ____________________________________Name

______# of Tickets $15 per ticket (includes a donation to the band) Total______________ Make Checks payable to Jennifer Dehner. Return by January 12, 2017. For Questions, contact [email protected]. Tickets will be delivered to school.

Melinda Kruper, DRE