Dear Parent

October 31, 2011 by
Filed under: Children's Ministry 

Dear Parent,

Good Morning, happy fall day!     It is chilly outside as our liturgical season continues to move on.  We are in ordinary time right now, but we will be moving to Advent very soon. Advent starts November 27th, here are some things coming up.

Homeless Meals Program:  Thank you to all who responded to my email last night.  If you have not had time to respond, please see attached meals list and help out if you can.  We are the first week of November, so we need to fill the days so our hungry will be fed.  It is cold outside and a hot meal could make all the difference.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate in our out reach program.  The book for signing up will be on the table this weekend for RE.  If you would like to see what you signed up for, get directions, or sign up for a meal.  Please stop by the check in table as you enterSacredHeartSchool for Religious Education classes each Sunday. 

Revised Order of the Mass starts-Advent:  November 27th will be the start of the changes to the Mass; we have had flyers in the bulletin talking about the changes as well as a small book Understanding the Revised Mass Text was sent out to your home.  In class the teachers will start to work with the children and they will send home a Revised Order of the Mass pew card that they can take toMass.  I will also have a flyer for you to read on theMass.

On November 6th Damian Bastasini (Pastoral Assistant for Adult Education) will be in the Library during the classes from 10:10am to 10:50am to go over the Mass changes and why. 

Handouts: This weekend we will have flyers for the children.  Remember to check with your child’s teacher to pick up their work and handouts.  Thank you for dropping off your child and picking them up.  Father Pat does not want students picking up student for safety reasons.  We appreciate your help. 

Monday October 31, 2011 Halloween- Prayer for carving pumpkins

Dear God,
As I carve my pumpkin help me say this prayer:
Open my mind so I can learn about You;
(Cut the top of the pumpkin)
Take away all my sins and forgive me for the wrong things I do.
(Clean out the inside)
Open my eyes so Your love I will see;
(Cut the eyes out in heart shapes)
I’m so sorry for turning up my nose to all you’ve given me.
(Cut a nose in the shape of a cross)
Open my ears so your word I will hear.
(Cut the ears shaped like the Bible)-we did rectangles
Open my mouth so I can tell others You’re near
(cut the mouth in the shape of a fish)
Let Your light shine in all I say and do! Amen.
(Place a candle inside and light it)

Tuesday November 1, 2011 Solemnity of All Saints (Holy Day Obligations is abrogated) However, we will still have Masses at 9:00am and 7:00pm  (Next year we will observe the Holy Day of Obligation on Nov. 1st.) 

Wednesday November 2, 2011 All Souls Day Mass at 9:00am

Day light Savings Time: November 6th so set your clocks back Saturday Night! Fall Back!

Advent Event November 20th from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Gym.

Please bring back your wreath from last year and we will have new candles to add we will get one wreath ready for your family for Advent.  I will have some foam wreaths, please bring  greens to build the Advent wreaths.   

We will also have crafts for you and your student to make around the Gym.

Coffee and donuts will be served, to enjoy the pre-ADVENT celebration!

 If anyone can help with the Advent event just email me. I will need 4 or 5 volunteers. Thanks!

 

Happy Thanksgiving- No class November 27th Enjoy your holiday with your family!

Christmas Program December 11th classes will start practicing their songs in class soon. More information to follow!

God bless,

Kathryn Ramous

Pastoral Assistant for Children’s Ministry

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