DEC 11

• Santa's Workshop PK3

FRI 12/13

• Free Dress Down Day
• Santa's Workshop PK4 - 5th Grade

SAT 12/14

• 11 a.m. Victorian Christmas Concert in Church (see below)

• 6 p.m. Parish Christmas Concert

• 9 a.m. Mass led by Kindergarten and Third Grade
• Reconciliation for grades 3 - 5 following Mass

• Twinkle Tuesday to support Out of the Cold Centre County
• Everything Christmas!
• The After School Care Program will close at 5 p.m. for the Faculty/Staff Christmas Party.
• Drama Club 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

THUR 12/19

• Caroling Day

FRI 12/20

• BHS Brass Ensemble
• Faith Families

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

We are in the midst of a wonderful Advent season at Saint John School!

Our Twinkle Tuesdays have been a great success, and we have one more to go.

This Friday (Thursday for PK3), our kiddos get to experience the joy that comes from giving while shopping at our Santa's Workshop. Thank you to everyone who has worked hard all year long to make this day special.

There is more fun to come this weekend and next week, with Victorian Christmas, Caroling, and more.

Contact Main Office if interested in helping with Caroling Day on Thursday 12/19 at 12:15 p.m.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL CARE: The After School Care Program will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 12/17 for the Faculty/Staff Christmas Party.

Enjoy the joys of the season!

Sincerely in Christ,

Mrs. Tice

The After School Care Enrollment link is now available for December 16-20

https://forms.gle/4VWrNHLtWWujaCV8A

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, December 13.

TAKE NOTE: The After School Care Program will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 12/17 for the Faculty/Staff Christmas Party.

We are looking forward to a fun day at Santa's Workshop on Friday, Dec. 13!

Please remember to send in your students' shopping lists and spending money with them on Friday morning so they can pick out presents for family and friends.

Email hsa@saintjohnsch.net with any questions.

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.

We'd also like to thank all families who sold raffle tickets for this fundraiser, especially:

- The Russell Family, who earned the front row at this year's Christmas pageant for selling 82 tickets!

- The Kendrick Family, who will have their student act as "Principal for a Day." Their name was randomly selected among all families who sold 15 or more tickets as part of this fundraiser.

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

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.
• Please let the Main Office know by Friday, December 13, if your family plans to attend this Mass, as you could join our school banner in the procession.

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 by Monday, December 16.

Please join us as we pray for the special intentions of the Spear and Gummo families, as well as those of Mrs. Park 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