Growing Together @ STL

This week we received our snowshoes!! The 7&8s with their 2&3 buddies gave them a try on Friday....we have great snow for them! While we worked through some bumps with them, some kids found it to be SO MUCH FUN! I had the pleasure of taking the two classes outside with me and getting the snowshoes all organized. I was outside with the kids for over an hour and a half! What a beautiful day - and it was great to see this excellent body-brain work happening!

Click on the picture...Can you find Bobby Jo? He was in a pretty sneaky spot today!

He is getting closer to the manger, and getting closer to where Jesus will soon be! When we return in January, I wonder where Bobby Jo will be?

I am sure you will join me in celebrating our amazing little school and their incredibly hard work to make our Advent Concert evening such a success. Beginning with mass with Father Jim and his connection with students about the power of God's possibilities, to the incredible passions and talents demonstrated on the piano, story reading, guitar, chimes, singing and ukuleles! Bravo St. Luke and thank you Mrs. Marple for your incredible vision and leadership. As your first-ever Advent Concert - It was a resounding success!

Thank you moms, dads, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents who came to celebrate the beautiful story of Jesus' birth and the St. Luke students who told the story!

As soon as the recording link is made available, I will ensure it comes your way. It may come early next week, and as soon as it does, I will share it loud and proud!

Also, check out St. Luke Catholic School's Facebook and Instagram pages! Pictures will be posted there too!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your entire family. You are in my prayers this season of hope, love, peace and joy.

God Bless you.

With a grateful heart,

Mme Gravelle

Principal

Here's a joke to bring a smile to your face!

What kind of dog smells like a bakery?

A Pure Bred!

Stay Tuned for a New Year Newsletter coming to you in January

in preparation for our January 6th return to school.

OLPH Children's Christmas Trees! Three beautiful Christmas Trees have been donated to the parish and are set up in our entrance foyer for the CHILDREN & YOUTH of our parish to decorate! We invite all the children to MAKE ORNAMENTS and come hang them on the trees when you come for Advent and Christmas Masses. Let’s see your CRAFTS!

This week was filled with Christmas cheer, PJ's, Grinch filled classrooms and so much fun!!!

What runs around the yard but never moves?

A fence!

On behalf of St. Luke Catholic School, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent food bank collection. Your generosity and support have made a meaningful impact on families in our community. Because of your donations, we were able to send a significant amount of food and toiletries to the Tofield & Riley food bank, ensuring that many people will have access to essentials and meals during this season.

We are incredibly proud of the kindness and compassion shown by our students and their families. Your efforts embody the spirit of giving, and we appreciate every can, box, and item donated.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others. Together, we have created a stronger, more caring community.

Please mark your calendars! On January 14, we are calling parents to help supervise during outdoor recess and indoor lunch eating time to provide staff with time to break bread together during the St. Luke Catholic School student full day Faith and Wellness Retreat with Face to Face Ministries!

We are inviting parents to supervise students during recess and lunch. We have a little something to offer as a thanks for your help. Please stay tuned in January for sign up details, and thank you in advance for your help!

Please SAVE THE DATE!

This session will run from December 5th to February 27th on Thursdays, with the exception of Tuesday December 17th to accommodate a field trip that week.

Ordering will remain open for the duration of the session, but only orders paid by the Sunday of each week will be included in that week's order.

We have also included an optional section to donate to St. Luke Families in Need. At the discretion of our School Leadership, these funds can be directed towards school fees, field trip costs, sportswear, etc.

All meeting begin at 6:00PM

January 13

February 10

March 10

April 7

May 12

June 9

FACEBOOK -Join Us!

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!

Questions or Want to Volunteer?

If you are interested in getting involved in events or have questions for St. Luke's School Council, please email stlukeparentassociation@gmail.com

Strathcona County Family and Community Services will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for the holidays.

Normal operations will resume Thursday, January 2, 2025.

If you need urgent support please call these crisis contact numbers.

Check out the Glenrose Community Connections Newsletter for:

• Sensory Friendly Santa locations
• AHS’ downloadable Rehabilitation Partnership Guide
• Glow Without Limits information
• New Glenrose groups for your youth
• Recovery Alberta’s Caregiver Education calendar
• 2 study survey links through which you can provide feedback on Living with Life-Limiting Illness and another on Quality Indicators Transition to Adult Healthcare

January - Happy New Year!

• 6 - Welcome Back & Epiphany
• 8 - Early Dismissal & School Spirit Theme: Cowgirl & Cowgirl Day
• 13 - First School Council Meeting of the year @ 6:00pm
• 14 - Face to Face Ministries Faith & Wellness Retreat
• 15 - Swimming Lessons begin

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 sacramental preparation.

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@caedm.ca

5523 - 50 Street Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

See map: Google Maps

Principal

Email: stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-5920
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlukeeics
Twitter: @stlcs_EICS