The Week of December 7, 2025

This Sunday marks the Second Week of Advent, a sacred time in our Church as we continue our journey of preparation for the coming of Christ. This week, we light the second purple candle, known as the Candle of Faith (or the Bethlehem Candle). Its light reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s unwavering trust in God as they prepared for the birth of Jesus. It also calls each of us to deepen our own faith and readiness to welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.

Advent is a beautiful season of hope, reflection, and preparation. We are invited to pause from the busyness of everyday life and turn our attention toward the true meaning of Christmas. We prepare not only by making room in our schedules, but by making room in our souls through prayer, acts of kindness, and opening our hearts to God’s grace.

May this second week of Advent fill your family with peace, faith, and joyful anticipation of Christ’s coming.

Let us pray:
Heavenly Father,
As we continue our Advent journey, guide our hearts toward Your Son. Strengthen our faith as we light the second candle, and help us to prepare with love, patience, and hope. May Your presence be felt in our homes, our school, and our community as we await the birth of Jesus.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Your child’s Trimester 1 report card will be coming home this Thursday. We encourage you to take time to review it carefully with your child. While the academic grades are important, please also pay close attention to the teacher comments, as well as the effort and conduct marks. These pieces together provide a full picture of your child’s growth.

Celebrate the many successes you see on the report card, and also take a moment to discuss any areas that may need improvement. Working together, help your child set meaningful goals for the second trimester.

As always, please remember that we are here to support both you and your child throughout their academic journey. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out.

We will be sending home packs of 50/50 raffle tickets with your child this Thursday. Each family is asked to purchase or sell the tickets in their pack. The more tickets sold, the larger the cash prize will be for the winner!

Please return all unused tickets, along with any purchased ticket stubs and money collected, no later than Thursday, December 18th. We sincerely appreciate your participation in this important fundraiser. All proceeds will directly benefit Saint Peter Cathedral School.

The drawing will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025. Good luck, and thank you for your continued support!

Visions of the Future tuition assistance closes for the 2026-2027 school year on January 31st. Please be sure to apply for this assistance as it is mandatory that all families apply. Ms. Henry has been calling families asking if they would like to set up an appointment with me to help complete the application process. Please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment so we can get you squared away for next school year.

Please Note:

• there is an application fee of $45
• the deadline is firm - no applications will be accepted after January 31, 2026

Mark your calendars for December 18, 2025, for our Nativity Play and Christmas Celebration to follow. Every student will have a role in this year's play. Please join us in celebrating the season.

• Students will perform the Nativity Story in the cathedral at 1:00 PM. All are welcome to come!
• Immediately following the play students, parents, and guardians are welcome to join us in the gym for a Christmas Celebration sponsored by our Home & School Association.