JAN 8

WED 1/8

• 6:30 p.m. Home and School Meeting

THUR 1/9

• Drama Club until 4 p.m.

FRI 1/10

• $1.00 Dress Down Day for Fulton County Missions

MON 1/13

• 9 a.m. Mass led by 1st Grade

TUES 1/14

• Drama Club until 4 p.m.

THUR 1/16

• Drama Club until 4 p.m.

FRI 1/17

• No School for Students
• Professional Learning Day for Faculty

I pray you all enjoyed a beautiful Christmas season! We are excited to be back with our students for more adventures in learning.

Catholic Schools Week is coming! This is one of our favorite weeks of the year because we get to celebrate all of the people that make Saint John special. We do need your help! Please let me know if you are able to help with any of the following:

• January 26 Open House following our CSW Kick-Off Mass
• Assist with various activities during the school day that week (teacher luncheon, class activities, Movie and Magic Day, etc.)
• Participate in our Mass on Monday, January 27, at 9 a.m. We are seeking parent readers, offertory, etc. Names will be chosen by random draw next week.

Take note: this week's Snow Day will be made up on February 17th. Please let us know if you are not receiving emergency calls, or need to make a change to your contact information.

Stay warm!

Sincerely in Christ,

Mrs. Tice

The After School Care Enrollment link is now available for January 13 - 16, 2025.

https://forms.gle/9mzqTRbtNofk85bq9

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 10.

As a reminder, you only need to complete the form if your child(ren) will be attending After School on at least one of these days. Thank you!

If you are interested in a class composite and did not order one, Manning Photography has informed us that you are still able to do so for a cost of $10. You are also able to reprints or additional photo products of your student. Please contact the office for more information.

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."

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.

• If you would like a copy of the Pilgrim's Passport, please let the Main Office know

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys established schools for young girls, the poor, and children of First Nations. She emphasized academic skills, but also focused on the whole person in the light of Catholicism.

All caregivers are invited to join us for our next meeting, to be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight (1/8) in the school auditorium.

The Saint John Snow Bowl will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Bellefonte Lanes. This fun family event will replace the traditional Snow Ball dance this year, which was originally scheduled for Feb. 1. It is our intention to alternate between these two events every other year to close out Catholic Schools Week. Watch for more details on this year's Snow Bowl in next week's newsletter.

Thank you to all families who participated in selling tickets for our recent gift card raffle! Because of your support, we raised more than $7,500 through this fundraiser.

We'd especially like to thank our prize donors: Kinetik Fitness, Weis Markets, Giant, Musser Farm Market, Lyons Kennels, Rapid Transit Sports, Rey Azteca, Confer's Jewelers, Hublersburg Inn, College Gardens, CNB Bank, 2000 Degrees, Team Blue Hand Car Wash and Detailing, Blonde Bistro, Kelly Yost, Twisted Whisk Catering, Pet Pub, State College Spikes, Honey Baked Ham, Pinch of Beauty Aesthetics, Lock Boutique, Miller, Kistler & Campbell Attorneys at Law, and Belle Mercantile.

Congratulations to the Russell family for selling the most tickets and earning the front row for this year's Christmas pageant, and to the Kendrick family for winning the random drawing to have Penelope serve as Principal for a Day!

The Home & School Association is planning another Book BINGO for students this spring. We are accepting donations of new or gently used elementary level books to add to our BINGO prize collection. Please send donations to the school office or contact hsa@saintjohnsch.net to make arrangements.

Please join us as we pray for the special intentions of the Russell and Grafymyre families, as well as those of Mrs. Smoyer 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