This Week at École OLPH School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help school is committed to quality education in both official languages fostering in our students respect for life and learning as Christ taught us.

Dear Parents and Students of Our Lady of Perpetual Help,

As we enter the second week of Advent, we continue our journey of preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming. This week, we reflect on peace—a gift that flows naturally from living in a just and right relationship with God and others. When we practice justice, giving what is owed to God in worship and to others in love and fairness, it creates harmony. Justice fosters peace within ourselves, as we know we are living according to God’s will, and brings peace to those around us through our acts of kindness and fairness.

In this busy season, may we find moments to seek God’s peace and to share it with others. Let us guide our children to grow in faith and kindness, preparing not only for Christmas but for Christ’s presence in their lives.

In Christ,

Mr. Johnson

Principal

École OLPH

Sunday, December 8, 2024

• Repent - A voice in the wilderness beckons us to repent and be prepared for the Mighty One. Mark 1:1-8

Monday, December 9, 2024

• Replenished - Like waters that refresh the dry ground, our Lord renews the barren wastelands ravaged by sin. Isaiah 25:1-10
• Grade 5 & 6 - Saffron Presentation - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

• Favor with God - God's favor rests on Mary. Let us invite her to pray with us this Advent as we welcome Jesus. Luke 1:26-38

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• Take Notice - Know, hear and see. The Lord is wise. The Lord is powerful. The Lord is glorious. Isaiah 40:25-31
• A Night of Talent: Band, Choir, and Gr. 5/6 Performing Arts - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - If you are able, we ask that you bring a donation to for our local Strathcona Food Bank.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

• A Prophet Comes - John the Baptist paves the way for Jesus to arrive and settle within each one of us. Matthew 11:11-15
• Linking Generations - Clover Bar Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

• Look Up - We are often quick to judge and discredit. But we should always honor the people of God. Matthew 11:16-19

Saturday, December 14, 2024

• Recognize - Recognize the presence of those who point to Jesus when others may not be paying attention. Matthew 17:9-13

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Dear Parents,

During this Season of Advent, all students are asked to bring in a Food Bank item(s) that will be donated to Strathcona Foodbank.

Each class is being asked to bring in specific items of some of the most highly needed items. (see list below) Our goal is to raise at least 377 items, that's only one item per student and staff. May this season deepen our connection to Christ and inspire our students to walk in His light.

Next week, December 2 to 6, 2026, your child will be able to drop off their food bank item(s) into their house bin located by the front office.

We are very thankful to those who are able to participate during this Season of Advent.

We also recognize that times are difficult for many of our families, but if you are able to make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. Many of these items can be purchased at discount stores such as Dollar Tree and Dollarama (who carry many name brand products) or if you shop at Save-On also remember to bring in your receipts for our School Council.

Thank you for your generous donations. See the list below.

God Bless.

Dear École Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Families,

We are thrilled to announce that our school choir, the École Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Choir, has been invited to perform the Canadian National Anthem on the ice for the Edmonton Oil Kings’ game on Saturday, January 11, at 7:00 p.m.!

To make this opportunity possible, we are required to sell a minimum of 100 tickets for the event.

We invite you to join us in supporting our choir and enjoying an exciting evening of hockey! In addition to attending yourself, this is a perfect opportunity to give the gift of an experience to someone on your Christmas list. Tickets to this special event make a thoughtful and unique holiday present, giving your loved ones a memorable evening to enjoy while supporting our talented students.

If you would like to purchase tickets, $20.00/ticket, please complete the attached order form below and return it along with payment by cash or cheque payable to Edmonton Arena Corp. All orders and payments must be submitted by December 13, 2024 to Mme Winland in the school office, and not to your homeroom teacher. Tickets will be sent home with your child once your order is processed.

This is a wonderful chance for our students to showcase their talent and represent our school community on a big stage. We hope to see many of you there cheering them on!

Thank you for your support, and let’s make this a memorable event for our choir and our school!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Nakonechny emilijanan@eics.ab.ca

Ms. Borowski rhondab@eics.ab.ca

Mme Streadwick juliest@eics.ab.ca

Dear Parents,

Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, December 8, 2024.

https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FINAL-8-December-2024-2nd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf

God Bless

Dear Grade 6, 7, & 8 Parents,

Preparation Classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation start THIS WEEK at OLPH parish! Please click on the link below to complete the fillable registration form, which includes all the instructions and details.

Confirmation Registration

God Bless