Leadership Message
One Year-One Word…
As we entered a new year with joy and anticipation, we paused to reflect on what the year will hold for us, how we want to embrace this gift of time, and who do we want to be in 2020. To truly be the masterpiece God has created in each one of us, new beginnings offer us an opportunity to renew our hearts and spirits for growth. Sometimes to determine who we are called to be challenges us to be still and listen.
Our staff and some classes have taken on the one word challenge for 2020, reflecting on how and who they want to be this year. Their words are powerful and show the depth of how kids can reflect if you open the door.
Whatever our word may be, we know that it is through our one God that ALL is possible and we can be the masterpiece He calls us to be to Love-First, Last and Always.
“I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, who is above all and through all and in all”. -Ephesians 4:1-6
Blessings,
Mrs. Boehm
January Reading Challenge: One Week Left!
Following in the footsteps of our school saint, Saint John XXIII, who devoted at least ten minutes a day to reading, we are challenging our students to read every day at home for at least ten minutes and celebrating this with a chance to win a new book of their choice. We will draw a total of 15 students (5 at each assembly for the next three weeks).
Have fun reading!
OLA Parish News
Sacramental Prep: First Holy Communion
First Eucharist for children in Grade 3 and up: For children in grade 3 and up who have celebrated their First Confession, registration deadline for First Communion is January 31, 2020 Registration forms are available at the office and at the back of the church or online at:
www.olafortsask.caedm.ca or the school website (Under Sacramental Prep link). No late registrations accepted. Please provide a copy of baptism certificate when registering your child (if not baptized at O.L.A.) and the $25.00 fee. *Registration form and fee can be dropped at St. John XXIII School (cash or cheque) or at the church office 10004 – 101 St.
Classes:
Feb. 8, 2020 OLA Meeting Rooms 10:00 am Parent meeting in Lounge
Feb. 15, 2020 OLA Meeting Rooms 10:00 am Children only
March 1, 2020 OLA Church Celebration 2:00pm
*For children in Grade 2, who celebrated have celebrated their First confession, registration deadline for First Communion is April 3, 2020. Celebration is May 3, 2020 at 2 pm. More information to follow closer to the date.
If you would like your child to receive their First Communion this year and they have not yet celebrated their First Confession, please contact the parish office 780-998-3288 and make an appt. with Father Kris.
Saint John XXIII Catholic School
Email: stj@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stj.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9526 89 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-998-7777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnXXIII
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII
