September 14, 2023
Dear families,
In our staff morning prayer we read a passage that made us reflect on what makes people happy. It turns out that the happiest people are often the least selfish individuals. Selflessness, it seems, is a powerful pathway to personal fulfillment. Research consistently demonstrates that those who actively seek opportunities to help others throughout the day tend to experience higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction.
The notion that the happiest people are often the least selfish individuals resonates strongly with the teachings and principles of the Catholic Faith. Central to Catholicism is the concept of selflessness and the belief that true happiness is found in serving others. In Catholicism, the act of helping others is considered a fundamental expression of love and compassion, two values that lie at the core of the faith. The Bible is filled with passages emphasizing the importance of selflessness and charity, such as the famous commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself."
When individuals engage in acts of kindness, whether small or grand, they often experience a deep sense of fulfillment and connection to the world around them. Helping others can provide a profound sense of purpose, as it reinforces our role within a larger, interconnected community. Each day I encourage all of us to look for ways to help others in small ways. Not only will this make others feel appreciated, but it will impact our lives positively.
I am thrilled once again to be celebrating our annual Grandparents and Special Friend Mass on Friday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. After Mass Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to come to the school to see their grandchild’s classroom and school.
Blessings,
Mr. Wiebers
FAITH
EXCELLENCE
We held interviews today for our Leader in Me jobs. We thank our volunteers for helping our students learn about the interview process!
School Pictures will be Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 27. Students in Kindergarten-Gr. 8 are to wear their school uniform for pictures.
Picture packages can be ordered by going to the Strawbridge Website and enter FM420355
Tuesday: 2-day and 4-day preschool students at Clover Patch
Wednesday: 3-day and K-Gr. 8 students in the Library/CCC
The Cash 4 Students program sponsored through Hy-Vee is a great way to earn cash for St. Patrick’s! Collect your Hy-Vee receipts from any Hy-Vee Cedar Falls, Waterloo, or Waverly location and turn them into the school office at any time. This includes gas receipts and receipts from online orders! Dropping them off at the school office is as easy as putting them in an envelope labeled “Hy-Vee” receipts and placing it in your child’s daily folder in their backpack.
Receipts need to be dated on or after June 1st 2023.
Fall Volunteer Signup
Are you looking for a way to get involved at school? Would you like to work with friends on a project, or meet new friends? There are many opportunities to help. Please consider helping as we continue to make this a great school for our students! Click on the volunteer graphic to pull up the Fall Volunteer
Our St. Patrick Church Fall Festival is Oct. 8th. If you'd like to purchase tickets for the turkey dinner, sign up to volunteer, or donate items, visit our parish website. St. Patrick Catholic Church
Raise Days Scrip Bonuses
Raise Days bonuses on eGrift cards and reloaded gifts cards only on Sept. 21st and 22nd. 135+ brands on bonus. Participants must have an online account to participate. Click here for more information
St. Patrick Catholic School
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