DEC 18

THUR 12/19

• Caroling Day
• Students wear PE Uniform

FRI 12/20

• Free Dress Down Day
• BHS Brass Ensemble
• Faith Families

SUN 12/22

• 6:30 p.m. Parish Christmas Concert

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 - FRIDAY JANUARY 3:

• NO SCHOOL
• Christmas Break

WED 12/25

• Christ is Born! Merry Christmas!

WED 1/1

• Happy New Year!
• Happy Birthday to Father Brian!

MON 1/6

• Welcome back to school after Christmas Break!
• 9 a.m. Mass led by Faculty

WED 1/8

• 6:30 p.m. Home and School Meeting

In this third week of Advent, JOY is everywhere!

Thank you to all who attended the concert for Victorian Christmas. The students did a beautiful job. And, thank you to Mrs. Stanton, the Queen of Joy, for preparing our students so well.

More joy will spread throughout the community on Thursday as we carol throughout town. Please let the office know if you are able to join us at 12:15 p.m. Students are to dress in PE Uniform, but may bring festive hats, antlers, etc.

And, you will see that the Parish Christmas Concert has been rescheduled. See below for details.

As we get ready to head into our Christmas break, please know that you and your families are in my prayers. Merry Christmas to all of you!

Enjoy the joys of the season,

Sincerely in Christ,

Mrs. Tice

The After School Care Enrollment link is now available for January 6-10

https://forms.gle/buJ4iqD6Uy65s3po6

If you are planning to have your child utilize the After School Care Program during this time, we ask that you register them using this link by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3.

On behalf of my entire family, I would like to sincerely thank the school community for your generous donations during this challenging time. Your support is providing invaluable assistance as we navigate Mr. Weiser's health challenges. We are deeply touched by your kindness and the outpouring of compassion from teachers, staff, and families. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness and care. Mr. Weiser is making a remarkable and positive recovery from his stroke, showing incredible strength and determination every day.

Thank you for being such a strong support system for our family. We love this school.

Mrs. Weiser

Thank you to the many elves who volunteered for and/or contributed to this year's Santa's Workshop. Whether you donated items, helped with setup or cleanup, or assisted students with shopping or wrapping their gifts, your participation helped make the day a great success!

We look forward to our first-ever "Snow Bowl," which will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Bellefonte Lanes. This family fun event will put a new spin on our annual winter event to close out Catholic Schools Week, with the intent of alternating between a family bowling event and our traditional "Snow Ball" family dance every other year moving forward. Stay tuned for more Snow Bowl details in January.

Drawings for our Gift Card Raffle have begun, with a number of great prizes up for grabs! Stay tuned to the H&SA Facebook page for announcements of each day's winners.

RAFFLE WINNERS TO DATE:

• Day 1 - Winner #1 was Antoinette Bohn sold by Jessica Kendrick
• Day 1 - Winner #2 was Gary Brown sold by the Brown Family
• Day 2 - Winner #1 was Lilly Elders sold at Bingo
• Day 2 - Winner #2 was Michael Price sold by the Price Family
• Day 3 - Winner #1 was Deacon Tom Boldin sold at Bingo
• Day 3 - Winner #2 was Doreen Koleno sold after Mass

• Day 4 - Winner #1 was Lori Yetsko sold by Kendrick family

• Day 4 - Winner #2 was Chelsey Rogers sold by Rogers family

• Day 5- Winner #1 was Natalie Smithmyer sold by Fisher family

• Day 5 - Winner #2 was Brian Yangula sold at Bingo

• Day 6 - Winner #1 was John & Torrey Hillard sold by the Hillard Family

• Day 6 - Winner #2 was Aimee Brown sold by the Brown Family

• Day 7 - Winner #1 was Victor Holderman sold by the Watson family

• Day 7 - Winner #2 was Father Mike Wolfe sold by Jessica Kendrick

Pope Francis has chosen the motto, "Pilgrims of Hope" for the Jubilee , and encourages all the faithful "to be tangible signs of hope".

Luce is the Vatican's official mascot for the 2025 Jubilee. Luce translates to "light" from Italian and represents the Catholic pilgrim. Her outfit is supposed to represent the Vatican flag and "the journey through life's storms."

Our diocese has many exciting things planned for the year and we will be sending home prayer cards and leaflets with more information.

• The first will be the Opening Mass on December 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.

In addition to the DAJ Pilgrimage to Washington D.C. on October 17, 2025, individuals of all ages are invited to use the Pilgrim's Passport from December 29, 2024 to September 8, 2025.

The Pilgrim's Passport includes 13 Holy Site Churches named by Bishop Mark, as well as every church in our diocese. Use this passport to "get on the road" over the coming months and enjoy the beauty, warmth, and strength of rich history of our diocese. You might just win one of two over night packages or special gift cards.

Please visit the diocesan website for more information: https://www.dioceseaj.org/jubilee-2025/

Please join us as we pray for the special intentions of the Snyder and Greenland families, as well as those of Mrs. Russell and her family.

Saint Joseph,
Patron Saint of Families,

Pray for Us.

Email: sjadmin@saintjohnsch.net
Website: www.saintjohnsch.net
Location: 116 E. Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA, United States
Phone: 814-355-7859
Fax: 814-355-2939