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The second candle we light on the Advent wreath this week represents peace. We often refer to the Christ Child as the Prince of Peace. We exchange a sign of peace during Mass. We pray for peace in our world, our families, our selves. Nobel awards a Peace Prize. We assume that God's reign will be one of Peace on Earth.

In the Hebrew Bible, “shalom” is translated “peace." Shalom is about wholeness. Each part of us (e.g., cells, organs, systems) is a whole entity, working for the good of the whole. Each person is part of larger wholes. Ultimately we are integral parts of our interconnected, expanding creation. No one and no thing can be excised from that whole.

This week challenge yourself and your child(ren) to make peace in your hearts and to take a moment to say a prayer for those in need of peace in their lives.

“Perfect peace from God isn’t found in forgetting.

Shalom peace is a putting back together.

God whispers-

I love all of you.

I am your peace.”

Have a fantastic second week of Advent,

Cathy Hinger

Our Leadership Team will be collecting Lonnies for the Lurana Shelter during the Advent Session. Lurana Shelter is a part of Catholic Social Services who is working hard to end violence against women and their children by helping to break the cycle of abuse, while uplifting victims as they rebuild their lives, free from fear and violence. Lurana Shelter is a first-stage, emergency shelter providing safe, secure refuge and emergency services such as food, clothing, transportation and child support as well as specialized services related to counselling and advocacy. For every &100.00 raised our school can purchase a Basket of Blessing for Lurana Shelter.

As a parent in our school community, you are also a member of the Parent Council. The Parent Council is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with other parents, share your ideas, and support initiative that benefits our students. Our next meeting will be in the New Year!

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If you haven’t already, please join our School Council and Parent Association Facebook page! We are excited to offer this official space to share news and updates about events, fundraising, and more! Link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399511261038435

• Thursday for the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindrgarten classes
• Friday for Grades 1-6

December 6

• Advent Week 2 10:00am
  
• Girls Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30pm

December 7

• Advent Week 2:10:00am
  
• Elder Doreen Virtual Visit
• Boys Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30pm
  

December 8

• Advent Week 2: 10:00am

• Girls Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30pm
  

December 9

• Advent Week 2: 10:00am
• Boys Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30pm
• Teacher CTM Day
• Kindergarten Videotaping for Christmas Concert

December 10

• Advent Week 2: 10:00am

• Grades 1-6 Videotaping for Christmas Concert
  

Please contact the church to register your child for sacraments. It is NEVER too late, even if your child is past grade 2 or grade 6.

• First Reconciliation & First Communion for children grade 2 and older
• Winter session register by January 7, 2022
• Spring Session register by March 31, 2022
• Registration Form lists dates and times, can be downloaded here OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/First-Rec.Comm_.-Registration-Form-Winter-2022-Update.pdf

• Confirmation for children grade 6 and older
• Monthly Classes January -May 2022
• Please register by January 7, 2022
• Registration Form with class dates and times can be printed off from the parish website OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/sacraments/confirmation-2/

• Baptism for children not baptized as infant.
• Special preparation is available for families who did not baptize their children yet but wish to “catch up” and participate in sacraments with the peer group. Please contact the parish by email to learn more at sacraments@olph.ca.

• Any questions parents can also contact Natalie Lavigne at the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.

Masses at OLPH will be livestreamed. Please join using this link. https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/videos/

Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and in regards to sacremental preparation.

Read the lastest bullitin from OLPH or visit www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is administered by Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sherwood Park. Please contact the parish for confession times and more information.

Clergy: Reverend Jim Corrigan, Pastor

Mass Time: Sunday 11:00

Email Address: StFrancisAssisi.Tofield(at)caedm.ca

5523 - 50 Street Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

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