Advent Social Justice Project : Baskets of Blessings
This Advent, St. John XXIII is continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support women and children at the Lurana Shelter.
At St. John XXIII, our goal is to raise enough money to purchase two Baskets of Blessing per class. The cost of each basket is approximately $100. We will be creating themed baskets that will be raffled off at our Christmas Concert. You can also donate online using our school link.
Donations will be accepted until December 20th.
May God bless you and your family this Advent Season.
School Council Winter Plants & Poinsettia Fundraiser: Pickup Friday, December 9th!
1-3pm and 6-8pm from the school gym.
We will need 4 volunteers to help with the pick up times, two volunteers per time slot.
If you are able to volunteer please contact Shannon Dahlseide at shannond@eics.ab.ca.
Thank you again for all of your support and enjoy your beautiful plants!
It Takes a Village: We are here to help
We recognize that this season can be a difficult time for some of our families within our community. If you or your family are struggling with finances, emotional or mental health, medical or physical needs, please reach out to someone within our school or parish community and we can respond. Everyone needs help sometimes, we are not meant to journey this life alone. There are many resources, agencies and people who have offered assistance and we can confidentially arrange for support, especially through this Advent season.
Kristine Willis Dengler, Principal kristinew@eics.ab.ca 780-998-7777
Eleanor Heesings, Family Wellness Worker eleanor.heesing @eics.ab.ca 780-995-9352
Yearbook Cover Contest
Entries due December 9th
We are inviting all St. John XXIII students to enter their drawings in our Yearbook Cover Contest. One winner will be selected to be displayed on the front cover. Four other winners will be displayed on the back cover. The top five entries will be selected by a panel. The front cover will be voted on by the school population via Google form.
Inclusive Learning Facilitator Corner
At this time of the year we need all the help we can get to regulate excited little humans. Time spent in conversation with your child can make all the difference. Here are some Christmas Conversation Starters that may be helpful.
Sacramental Prep: First Reconciliation and First Eucharist registration now open
From our OLA Parish:
We help families to prepare their children for first Confession and first Eucharist. We accept children in grade two and older. Each candidate must be baptized. Parents or guardians should register their children at the Parish Office. In preparation for their sacramental journey and to encourage relationships with Jesus and within our Parish family, each candidate is welcomed and encouraged to attend all classes on their sacramental journey.
We are now accepting pre-registration for sacramental preparation for 2022-2023. Please email or drop off completed forms with fee to the parish. Registration is not considered complete with out payment of fees.
Fee of $50.00 for the two sacraments. Please provide a copy of the baptism certificate if not baptized in one of our parishes.
E-mail forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)
Date and Times of classes, retreat and celebration have not yet been determined. We will post as soon as we have the information. Please feel free to register and pick up the resources at the church office.
Saint John XXIII Catholic School
Email: stj@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stj.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9526 89 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-998-7777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnXXIII
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII