Newsletter December 5, 2011

Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends,

As we journey through Advent, this week we will relight the candle of hope and also light the candle for peace.  Preparing for Jesus’ coming, we know that He is our hope and our peace.  Isaiah 9:6-7 states, "For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders; and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

This week we have our amazing Book Fair that opens Monday afternoon!  There is hot chocolate and baked goods for sale all week long after school.  The special “Dads and Donuts” is Thursday morning!  On Friday, we have Santa coming for a visit!  Our Book Fair supports our school library and it’s a great opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping as well!

This Thursday is Feast of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  As with all Holy Days, you are encouraged to bring your child to the 8:00 am Mass. Your child will not be marked tardy if you bring them to Mass.  I look forward to seeing all of you celebrate this beautiful day where we celebrate Mary who was conceived free from Original Sin.

Important Dates:

•December 5-9: The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the school library.

•December 6: The student council will be selling candy canes for 50 cents.  All of the proceeds will benefit a local charity.

•December 8: It’s the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.  Please join us at 8:00 am in the church for Mass.

•December 12: Jeans for Jesus Day!

•December 14: Preschool Christmas program in the Parish Hall.

•December 15: School Christmas program in the church at 6:00 pm.

•December 16: Noon dismissal for Christmas vacation.

•December 17-January 2: Christmas vacation.

•January 3: School resumes.

In Mary’s Love,
Michelle Limb, Principal

Advent Daily Prayer:

I lift my soul to You,

Prince of Peace,

On this day, Your gift to me.

I life my soul to You,

Light from Light.

Guide my every word and deed.

I lift my soul to You,

God among us.

Bless me today and every day

Forever and ever. Amen.

St. Raphael, Pray for Us!

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