Weekly Mustang Newsletter

Parents,

Saint Joseph Catholic School will hold our Christmas Concert and Nativity at the Parish Hall on Monday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Please, mark this date in your calendar.

The Christmas Concert is an extension of your child’s music class. All students from Pre – Kindergarten to 8th grade will participate. We request the attendance of every child as their participation will provide the best possible performance in praise to God and enjoyment for all present.

We request that the students arrive at their homerooms by 5:30 p.m. dressed in festive attire, such as red, green, blue, gold, silver, black, or Sunday best. Please, no jeans, sneakers, shorts, short skirts or sleeveless clothing. If shoulders are sleeveless, they should be covered with a scarf, shawl or shrug.

We are looking forward to a grand night when we celebrate the reason of this season…the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior and King! Thank you in advance for your support so this celebration can be a reality.

Truly yours,

Cleusa van Dorth ( Music Teacher )

Who: Mrs. Saraceno’s 2nd Grade Class

What: Candy cane sale (assorted flavors and colored candy canes) TWO for $1.00

Where: Cafeteria

When: Everyday at snack time

Why: All proceeds will go to the Humane Society 🐕🐈🐈‍⬛🐩🐕‍🦺

**Candy cane donations accepted**

Below is a list of dates pertaining to your child’s sacrament of Confirmation:

December 4, 2024: Mandatory parent meeting in the Church at 7:00 PM. Students do not need to attend.

February 5, 2025: Mandatory parent and student meeting about the retreat in the Church at 7:00 PM.

February 7-9, 2025: Confirmation retreat-Camp Ithiel

March 19, 2025: Mandatory Confirmation rehearsal in the Church at 7:00PM. Students and sponsors attend.

March 22, 2025: Confirmation at 4:00PM

Please forward any questions to Mr. Brad Hood.

CRE@StJosephPB.org

Per Fr. Frankline's request, sacraments will not be held during school masses.

2nd and 8th grade SJCS students will be prepared for First Communion and Confirmation during the school day. Your child's teacher will communicate pertinent information with you.

If you have the following:

•Prek - 2nd grader who wants to be baptized

•3rd - 8th grader who wants to be baptized and/or receive their First Communion

Please contact:

Bradley Hood

Coordinator of Religious Education

cre@stjosephpb.org

If you are interested in volunteering for field trips or helping out in the classroom you MUST be fingerprinted. Please see the instrutions below...

https://www.cathdal.org/ABS-Beyond-Trauma-Catholic-2020-07.pdf

Aftercare pick up is at the black gates (elementary side) only. This applies to all grades.

Zac was in Virginia for his cousin’s birthday. On Sunday he attended Mass at the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Here are some pics from our visit. Zac particularly responded to Saint Dominic, the Saint he chose to do his All Saints Day report on, Our Lady of Antipolo and the mosaic of St. Joseph. Zac also got to speak with the priest that offered the Mass and explained to Father why he chose St. Dominic the Patron.