The Messenger
A Publication of St. Gabriel the Archangel School 5/4/2022
Dear Fabulous Families -
- There are lots of great things going on: Confirmation, First Communion, Dancing Classrooms. Follies is right around the corner as well as the vocal and band concerts. We're blessed to be able to enjoy these activities together again!
- Join us Friday, May 6, for the May Crowning of Mary in the church and the 5th grade Living Rosary at 2:10.
- COVID Cases: We have had two COVID cases in the past week. They were in 6J and KL. Please report any cases to Nurse Ciegel in a timely manner.
- Let's Go, Blues! The Blues are playing their first home playoff game on Friday. Students are welcome to show their Blues spirit with a Blues add-on day Friday.
Peace and Joy -
Tonya McEnery
Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Dan Winkeler
Assistant Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Congratulations to Our Book Battle Team!
5th Grade Turbines
5th Grade Dancing classrooms
8th Grade Follies- Ticket Information
Get your tickets NOW for the hottest show in town on Saturday, May 7th at 7pm!
Tickets are selling quickly for the 8th grade Follies show and we have a limited number of seats remaining!
Link to purchase: https://one.bidpal.net/follies2022/welcome
Field Day Information
FIELD DAY
Friday, May 13, 2022
~ 12:00 p.m. dismissal ~
Some helpful reminders:
Normal morning drop-off procedures will take place.
Students should be in their homerooms by 7:50 a.m.
Normal 12:00 p.m. dismissal pick-up procedures will take place.
All students should bring a water bottle (labeled with their name).
A Dairy Queen snack will be provided to the students on Field Day as a free special treat to our students and staff. Your child is letting their teacher know if they want a Dilly Bar, Dairy free Dilly Bar, or a Starkiss. You do not need to order anything.
Students are not required to wear their school uniform on Field Day.
K-5th students should wear colored short/long-sleeve t-shirts (see
homeroom color listed on paper in Wednesday envelope).
6,7,8th students should wear their house t-shirts.
All students should wear reasonable length shorts or sweatpants.
All students should wear socks and tennis shoes (no Crocs, sandals
or flip-flops allowed).
K-5 students will be staying with their homeroom to play games.
6, 7, 8th students will be playing games with their houses.
The walking permission slip that was signed by a parent/guardian in the beginning of the year will be used as the allowance for your child to go to Francis Park for games. We will also be using other areas around/inside school for games.
***** Tamm Ave. will be drivable for drop off and pick up, but it will be closed from
7:50 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. There is no through traffic or parking on Tamm. Ave. (in front of school between Murdoch and Nottingham) during Field Day since we will be spreading out and using the street for games as well.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morris at lmorris@stgab.org.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Morris, PE teacher
Help wanted
Do you want a super fun job that is the same schedule as your kids? We are looking for help in the kitchen for the 2022-23 school year.
If interested please contact Carrie at stgablunch@gmail.com
Lunch Menu
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO USE CREDITS! They do NOT roll over to next year. It is your responsibility to keep track of your child's credits.
Below is the link for the final lunch order for May 16th-27th. Orders are due by Monday, May 9th .
Payments should be by check (or cash) made out to Chris' Pancake and turned in to school in a marked envelope by Thursday, May 12th. If you have any questions regarding lunch orders, please feel free to contact us at stgablunch@gmail.com . If you do not receive your confirmation email after you placed your order, please check your SPAM folder. Also be sure to add "google forms" to your safe senders list.
Suppliers have had a difficult time keeping items in stock this year. We will do our best to keep the menu items the same, but substitutions may have to happen from time to time. You may want to prepare your children just in case this may occur in the future.
Attached is a lunch calendar for you to print out for your convenience. It is just for home use and is not to be brought back to school or used as an ordering form. Please use the link above for ordering
Board of Education Information
The Parish Board of Education is Accepting Applications
The Parish Board of Education is now accepting nominations and applications to fill three openings on the board for a three-year term. Two openings are filled by election, one is appointed by Msgr. Shamleffer.
The board meets on the third Thursday of the month, ten months of the year. Committees within the board may meet between board meetings to work on projects.
Candidates should be registered members of the parish, OR may be school parents who are not registered in the parish but who have a child or children in school.
Applications must be submitted by May 6, 2022.
If you are interested in applying, would like more information, or would like to recommend someone who may be a good candidate, please contact Erin Hausmann at 314.780.2689 or efozarelli@gmail.com . Applications and general information can be found in the narthex of church, through Erin, and on the school website; click on “About Us” and find the Board of Education tab.
The new term officially begins June 20, 2022.
Summer Camp Information and Registration
Use the following link to register for camp:
https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=a6ecefd8-27a5-4ad6-b115-31ceb5b9d720
See the costs below for each week and for after care.
Counselors Needed for Summer Camp
LOOKING FOR CAMP COUNSELORS
If you love to work with kids and are in need of a summer job,
look no further! You must be 15yrs through College age.
You can work 1 week or all 6 weeks! This is a paying job!
For more information, please contact Mara Wright
Dear Parents,
We are so proud of our 2nd and 8th graders! It was a privilege to celebrate the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation with our students and families.
Thanks to all the family and friends who were able to join us for our 4th grade and 6th grade Baptism Masses this week. Next week's Baptism Masses are for the 2nd and 8th grades.
Please join us Friday for a May Crowning of Mary and to pray the Rosary. This will be at 2:10 pm in church.
A favorite Mary hymn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFSRRcNWufc&list=RDbFSRRcNWufc&start_radio=1&rv=bFSRRcNWufc&t=198
For May, we will focus on being Messengers of the Good News by living the Catholic Social Teachings.
We are called to witness God's love and mercy to the world.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame(SSND) have a developed a Land Ethics Statement to help guide daily living practices. See the link below for ideas to live with gratitude and respect for all of God's creation.
https://www.ssndcentralpacific.org/file/en/land-ethic-statement.pdf
Please pray for Pope Francis' intention for May:
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest. May they have the courage faith generates, and be dedicated to service.
Baptism Masses Are Resuming
We are grateful for the parents, grandparents and relatives that are able to join us for Mass. We have begun to celebrate baptisms by grade level on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The grade level that is leading Mass will be the grade level that is celebrating their baptism. See schedule below. During Mass, we will have a renewal of our baptismal promises. Each grade level student that is celebrating may invite a parent, god parent, grandparent or special friend to process in with them and to sit with them.
Mass Days:
May
Thursday, 5/5 -1M
Tuesday, 5/10 2G- 2nd Grade Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/11- 8L- 8th Grade Baptism Mass
Thursday, 5/12- Girl Scouts Lead Mass
Tuesday, 5/17 1K -1st Grade Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/18 7A- 7th Grade Baptism Mass
Thursday, 5/19 8th Grade Blessing Mass
Tuesday, 5/24 -K Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/25- 7th Grade Leadership Mass
Thursday, 5/26-No All School Mass
Friday, 5/27- All School Mass
Prayer For Our Community
God, Lord of all creation, lover of life and of everything, please help us to love in our very small way what You love infinitely and everywhere. We thank You that we can offer just this one prayer and that will be more than enough, because in reality every thing and every one is connected, and nothing stands alone. To pray for one part is really to pray for the whole, and so we do. Help us each day to stand for love, for healing, for the good, for the diverse unity of the Body of Christ and all creation, because we know this is what You desire: as Jesus prayed, that all may be one. We offer our prayer together with all the holy names of God, we offer our prayer together with Christ, our Lord. Amen. From the Center for Action and Contemplation
Peace and blessings!
Deborah DaLay
Coordinator of Religious Education
Year at a Glance
May 7- 8th Grade Follies 7pm
May 10- Vocal Concert 7pm (Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grades)
May 11- Band Concert 7pm
May 13- Field Day- NOON DISMISSAL
May 20- 7th Grade Leadership Day and 8th Grade Mystery Day
May 24- 8th Grade Graduation 6:30pm
May 27- Last Day of School- NOON DISMISSAL
Here is the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year so far. School Calendar
A more detailed calendar will be available at a later date.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Thank You PFA for Showering Us With Love This Week!
pfa positions
Treasurer:
The PFA Treasurer works in conjunction with the parish bookkeeper and maintains records of all receipts and expenditures. The Treasurer maintains the yearly budget and advises the PFA board with regard to operating funds.
Webmaster:
The PFA Webmaster maintains the PFA website, including updating family enrollment, and posting PFA announcements and order forms for PFA fundraisers. No prior website experience is required.
Meet and Greet Committee:
The PFA is seeking 2 board members to serve as chairpersons of the Meet and Greet Committee. The Meet and Greet Committee welcomes new students and their families to the St. Gabriel community through various events throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Engagement events include, but are not limited to: placing welcome yard signs, assigning mentor families, planning social events, and other fun experiences for new families.
If you are interested in any of the positions, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Cori Sallaberry at coricastellano@gmail.com.
Mentor families needed
Notes from Monsignor Shamleffer
Dear Parishioners:
One of the gifts of the Easter season is baptism. We are blessed to celebrate
over 100 Baptisms a year here at St Gabriel. The gift of new life is a great gift
to our families and our entire parish community. It was wonderful on Easter
to have so many families and their children with us at Mass. The sounds of life
were joyful for all.
I especially want our Parents of Young Children to know how grateful we are
that you and your family have joined us for Mass at St Gabriel the Archangel.
It is our hope that your little ones will grow up to be vital members of our
parish family. We are grateful that you begin this journey with us.
I and all of St Gabriel realize that it’s not easy to get your whole family to
Mass, and it can be even more difficult to keep all of your little ones still
throughout, but your kids should know that this church is their home and we,
the community, are all brothers and sisters. They should feel welcome and at
home in this place of worship, in the house of God.
We invite you to sing, pray, teach, respond, and explain what is going on at
Mass with your children (In our pews are booklets to help understand the
Mass). Our liturgy is full of life and our little ones learn how to worship
through you and your participation. Children learn by example and your
dedication to coming to Mass and attentiveness to it will be their best lesson.
The presence of children in Mass is a gift to our church and a sign that we are
growing! We rejoice that our children are with us, and that our parish
welcomes new life! Please remember to keep encouraging our young families,
offer your help if they need it, and support them as best you can!
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14)
Congratulations also to our 8th grade class as they received the gift of the
Holy Spirit in Confirmation this past Thursday, your profession of Faith was
wonderful to behold, blessings on all as you live out the life of your faith!
Early congratulations to our second graders as they prepare to receive their
First Communion this Sunday!
Easter Blessings!
Msgr John Shamleffer
Bother the Father
Have you ever had questions about he faith, but never had the opportunity to ask? Do you like your parish priest? Do you like to watch your parish priest squirm a bit when asked a difficult question? Are you one to enjoy other’s company? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would enjoy "Bother the Father". A group of parishioners come together every Tuesday at 6:30 pm to pelt the priests with questions. We meet in the rectory basement (but may move outside on good weather days) or through Zoom using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/7934230575.
We upload these sessions on YouTube and Facebook as well. If you like to know more and keep up to date with the sessions, you can join the “Bother the Father” group through Flocknote to receive text and email updates. No topic or question is off limits.
Friends, Food, and Faith
Latin Classes
SGYG Nights for High School Teens AND current 8th graders:
* Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in Gabriel House.
* Bring a friend and see what SGYG is all about!
Our Next Big Event! - Kickball Tournament Fundraiser
*On Saturday, June 11th, SGYG will host a kickball tournament in Francis Park for high school teens (incoming freshman thru graduating seniors)! More information and registration to come...
*We will need volunteers for the day to work in the concession tent, umpire games, help with set-up and clean-up, etc. A sign-up form will be available soon...
*Donations of bottled water, Gatorade, and bottled soda would be greatly appreciated!
Upcoming SGYG Wednesday Nights
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
June 1st, 15th, 29th
July 13th, 20th, 27th
Upcoming Activities
* Wednesday, April 20th: 8th graders are invited to join us for our weekly SGYG Nights!
* Wednesday, April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th: SGYG Nights
Looking Ahead - Mark Your Calendars!
June 11th - First Annual SGYG Kickball Tournament Fundraiser!
June 26th-July 1st - Totus Tuus @ St. Gabriel
July 15th-17th - Steubenville Mid-America Conference at Missouri State University
Have Ideas?
If you have ideas for events, service opportunities, fundraising, or are wanting to volunteer, etc. please contact Sarah! hendersons@stgabrielstl.org
Connect with SGYG!
Instagram @stgabesyg
Facebook Private Group: St. Gabriel Youth Group (SGYG)
Flocknote: Youth Ministry