Growing Together @ STL

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Members of Our School Community,

As we enter the beginning of Lent, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this important season in the life of our school and Church community.

Lent is a sacred time of preparation, reflection, and renewal. Over the course of forty days, we are invited to pause, turn our hearts more fully toward God, and grow through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. It is a season that encourages each of us—students and adults alike—to think about how we can become more compassionate, patient, and generous in our daily lives.

Our Lenten journey begins with Shrove Tuesday, a day traditionally set aside for reconciliation and preparation. The word “shrove” comes from the practice of being “shriven,” or receiving forgiveness. It is a reminder to examine our hearts, seek forgiveness where needed, and prepare ourselves spiritually for the season ahead. In many traditions, this day is also marked by simple celebration before the more reflective season of Lent begins.

Ash Wednesday follows and marks the official beginning of Lent. On this day, we received ashes on our foreheads in the sign of the cross. The ashes are a powerful symbol of humility and our need for God’s grace. They remind us that Lent is a time to begin again—to reflect on our choices and renew our commitment to living with faith, kindness, and integrity.

Throughout the coming weeks, our students will participate in prayer services, classroom reflections, and acts of service that help bring the meaning of Lent to life. As a school community, we will focus especially on compassion, gratitude, and caring for those in need.

I encourage each family to take time during this season to reflect together, pray together, and consider simple ways to practice generosity and love in your home and in our wider community.

May this Lenten season be a time of growth, peace, and renewal for us all.

Blessings,

Kristie Phelan
Principal, St Luke

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Registration is now open to fill out intention forms for next year or to regisiter for Pre-K, Kindergarten and Kinder Extension programs. Please fill out your intention forms for next year on Power School or get registered for our Pre-K and Kinder Extension programs today!

Registration information for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year is available here.

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Monday, February 23 - Dino Dogs, Basketball Games at Holy Redeemer, Boys @ 4:00, Girls @ 5:15

Tuesday, February 24 - Gr. 1-4 Games Club, Gr 2/3 Science Presentations, Girls Basketball Practice @ 2:45

Wednesday, February 25 - Early Dismissal, Pink Shirt Day

Thursday, February 26 - Gr. 5-8 Games Club, 7/8 Girls Group, Boys Basketball Practice @ 2:45, STL Open House @ 6:00

Friday, February 27 - Gr. 1-6 Swimming Lessons (#6 of 8)

Each year, the St. Luke Parent Association provides staff and students with a pancake lunch on Shrove Tuesday. We are looking for volunteers who have availability on February 17th. You are welcome to help out for the whole morning or come when it works best for you. Please email stlukeparentcouncileics@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Please also reach out if you have an electric griddle we can use for the morning.

Sacramental Preparation at OLPH. Our fall sessions are starting up this month and the children will celebrate these sacraments in December. (We also have support for families who wish to have their children Baptized, to "open the door" to these other sacraments.

Our parish is very grateful for the partnership of our Catholic Schools in the faith formation of our young people and their families! A personal email from the school Principal, the faith leader of the school, could make a special impact on families and encourage them to bring their children here to the Church for their sacraments. It could also be extremely helpful if the Grade 2-4 Homeroom Teachers would personally send parents a message about First Communion & Reconciliation for their children, and if Grade 6-8 Teachers could do so for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Thank you for everything you do!

Please fill out the registration forms below:

First Reconciliation & First Communion for Grade 2 and up

Sacrament of Confirmation for Grades 6 and up

Thank you to our Parent Volunteers! We prepped, cooked and served 480 sausages, 500 pancakes, 25 lbs of strawberries and 30 lbs of oranges!

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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!

Questions or Want to Volunteer?

If you are interested in helping with Christmas in the Country or have questions for St. Luke's School Council, please email stlukeparentcouncileics@gmail.com

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.

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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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