Number 18

In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,

let each of us name and call on the One whose power over us

is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing:

You who created us,

who sustain us,

who call us to live in peace,

hear our prayer this day.

Hear our prayer for all who have died,

whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone ...

Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others

ahead of their own

and give us hearts as generous as theirs ...

Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives

in the service of others,

and accept the gift of their sacrifice ...

Help us to shape and make a world

where we will lay down the arms of war

and turn our swords into plough shares

for a harvest of justice and peace ...

Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones

and let your healing be the hope in our hearts...

Hear our prayer this day

and in your mercy answer us

in the name of all that is holy.

Amen.

(Austin Fleming, A Concord Pastor Comments blog)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The school year is coming close to the end with only 2 weeks till the last day of school. Next week will be a busy week for our 8th graders. There will be a student farewell Mass on Tuesday, May 30th at 8am. All are welcome to join in with this celebration. On Wednesday evening is the Graduation Dinner and Awards evening, starting at 6pm at Oyster Point Yacht club. On Thursday evening at 6pm is the Grade 8 Graduation Mass and Diploma reception.

This past week our 8th graders had a wonderful time on the Washington DC trip. Students visited so many sites after having studied these places during the Social Studies classes. Thanks to Miss Cadelago for organizing the trip and to Mrs. Cierra and parent chaperones for looking after the students.

Fun Run Thanks

Thanks to everyone for participating in the recent fun run. We had a successful fund raiser and the students had a blast on the day of the fun run. It was great to see our classes come together in healthy competition!!

Enrollment Openings

We still have some space open in the kindergarten class and also in some of the other grades. If you know of anyone still looking for a school for their child, please refer them to Mrs. Cierra at info@ssfallsoulsschool.org

Financials

A reminder to everyone that your financial commitment to school needs to be paid by June 5th. This means that all tuition, cafeteria, extended care and sporting fees need to be paid. In the event fees are outstanding, report cards and year book are held by the office until fees are paid as well as next year’s enrollment is put on hold.

Thanks – Track and Field

Thanks to Erik Samayoa for coaching the Athletic teams this year and for running the Track and Field program for several years. We all have appreciated him and his family for supporting the Track and Field program at All Souls all these years.

I wish everyone a wonderful Memorial Weekend. If you are traveling, be safe and we will see everyone on Tuesday.

God Bless

Vincent Riener

Principal

God Bless,

Vincent Riener

Principal

All Souls Catholic School offers financial assistance to families in two ways. BASIC Fund and the Archdiocese of San Francisco Scholarship Fund, referred to as TADS, are the two main sources of financial assistance.

Basic fund deadline is March 31, 2023 and for TADS is April 15, 2023.

It is important that parents follow the guidelines from these groups regarding deadlines for submissions of applications.

Please feel free to contact me if you encounter any issues or concerns.

Ms. Claudia Escobar

cescobar@ssfallsoulsschool.org

29 Memorial Day - Holiday

30 Student Body Farewell Mass - 8:00am (Full School Uniform)

31 8th Grade Dinner & Dance 6:00pm

01 8th Grade Graduation Mass - 6pm

04 School Family Mass - 10:30am

05 Early Dismissal - 2:30pm - Faculty Meeting

07 Principal's Awards Ceremony - 9am

07 Faculty Meeting - 12:20 Dismissal

08 Faculty Meeting - 12:20 Dismissal

08 Field Day

09 End of Year Celebration Mass - 8am Full School Uniform

09 Last Day of School - 11:00am Dismissal - No Extended Care After School

Dear All Souls Families,

You can now pay and add credit to your child/children's cafeteria account through SchoolSpeak. Your payment will be processed through PayPal with a 3% convenience fee for all transactions.

Sign-in to your SchoolSpeak account and select "Lunch Order" in the quick links menu on the left. The "Pay" tab will direct you to your payment options. You may pay the cafeteria balance through your existing PayPal account or as a guest using your credit or debit card. You may also add credit to your child/children's cafeteria account. If you wish, you may still make cash or check payments to the school office.

Please note, for the families that have a credit card on file I will no longer be charging your credit card for lunch payments. You are responsible for paying and adding credit to your cafeteria account.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Regards,

Ms. Escobar