Our month of February has many activities

and celebrations planned. Our school is

busily getting ready for our annual French
Carnaval on February 6. This event is a true
celebration of our French Canadian culture and our students always enjoy the
songs, activities and maple syrup on the snow. This event could never take place
without the generous help we get from our volunteers. We realize that many of
you rearrange your day and work schedule to accommodate our needs. Un gros
MERCI to you!
The creation of our school plans rely largely on the feedback we receive from the Alberta Education
parent/student/teacher survey. Thank you for taking time to answer this survey.
Message from Alberta Education:
As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for
Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping students for success.
The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators consisting of surveys of students, parents and teachers
on various aspects of quality; student outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates; and
provincial assessments of student learning.
From January to the end of February, Alberta Education will be conducting the annual Accountability Pillar
Survey. In January, parents of students in grades 4, 5, 6 will receive a survey from Alberta Education. In
February, students in grades 4, 5, 6 and all teachers will be completing their surveys online at school.
All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with the school. In addition to English
and French, the parent survey is available in Chinese, Punjabi, Arabic, Blackfoot, Cree, Korean, Spanish,
Tagalog and Urdu.
Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child
is receiving, so we encourage you to return your survey promptly.
Survey results will be available to school authorities in May 2015, and will be reported publicly as part of
their 3-Year Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports.

Mme Mary Laviolette

Principal

Mme Gevevive Blais

Assistant Principal

FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION EVENING AND OPEN HOUSE SCHOOL TOURS

For new parents interested in French Immersion, we will be having a French Immersion Information
Evening on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 PM and Open House School Tours given to interested parents
and their children on Friday, March 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
Your positive recommendation is our best advertising!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2015 2016

Children who turn 5 on or before March 1, 2016 are eligible to attend Kindergarten starting in September
2015. Please provide your childs birth certificate when registering at the office.
The following dates will be communicated to all parents of registered kindergarten students via e-mail
in May:
Kindergarten Parent Orientation Meeting: Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM
Kindergarten Classroom Visit:
Friday, May 29 from 9:15 to 10:00 AM or
from 2:00 to 2:45 PM

The opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 5, where the Duke and Duchess from
each class will be introduced, and the King and Queen of Le Carnaval will be chosen. On Friday, February
6, students will partake in La Tire (maple syrup) as part of our outdoor and indoor Carnaval activities
with their teachers and parent volunteers. On Monday, February 9, for the closing ceremonies, there
will be a French musical presentation performed by students and staff at 11:00 AM. If you are interested
in volunteering, and have not sent back your form, please contact the school. We never turn away a
helping hand.

TEACHERS CONVENTION AND FAMILY DAY:

Teachers Convention is held Thursday and Friday, February 12 and 13, and Family Day is on Monday,
February 16. There will be no classes on those 3 days, therefore the students will enjoy a five-day long
weekend.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF CARING:

On January 28th our school community once again gathered together in our BFGs. Our theme was
centered on literacy and each teacher shared their favorite book. Our BFG families enjoyed going from
class to class and reading about a teachers selection. It was wonderful to show our students that even
adults had a favorite story, this prompted many great discussions. Tell your children about a special
book you read when you were younger. Instilling the love of reading in our children is the cornerstone
to strong literacy skills.
Our next BFGs will be on Thursday, February 26 at 9:30 AM.

SACRAMENTS RECEIVED IN JANUARY:

The following students of cole Blessed Mother Teresa have recently celebrated the sacrament of First
Reconciliation during the month of January. Congratulations to:
Summer H.

Michael J.

Noah P.

Please pray for them as they continue their Catholic faith development.
Please inform us if your child/children received or are receiving sacraments this year at St. Patricks, St.
Albert the Great, St. Bonaventure or in another parish. We wish to include everyone in our year-end
celebration recognizing faith development.

DANCE CLUB IS GEARING UP FOR DANCEWORKS 2015!

Dance Club update!
As you probably know, Dance Club runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at our school!
The Division 1 students danced steps before Christmas and practiced a routine
entitled Around the World. They did so well!!!
Now, in the New Year 2015, its time for the Division 2 students to have a go at it! Students in Grades 4,
5 and 6 are encouraged to come out and Dance on Tuesdays and Thursdays to learn a dance routine
together!
In late February, I will then invite all Grades K to 6, back for the large group rehearsals. We will be
rehearsing the Around the World number which will be performed at Calgary Catholics Annual
DANCEWORKS production in March.
Danceworks provides students the opportunity to present their creativity, choreography and dance spirit
in a performance/stage setting. If your child has participated in DANCEWORKS in previous years, then
they will tell you that its a very exciting and rewarding dance event! If your child has never participated
in this event, there will be more information coming your way soon, so stay tuned!!!
I would also like to thank Mme Laviolette and Mrs. Daer for helping us represent Mother Teresa at
DANCEWORKS with the design and purchase of Club T-shirts!
Thank you, and hope to see you at the show.
Yours in dance,
Mme Erika and Mme Lynn Del Castilho

This month, we are going to help children in Calgary schools enjoy a healthy lunch.
Take a brown paper bag and draw a picture on the front and back. You can include
a fun quote or a silly riddle. Inside the bag you can put a shiny loonie. This loonie
will be donated to Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK) which makes a healthy
lunch for a student who would otherwise go hungry.
(BB4CK) has one goal: No hungry kids in Calgary. They strive toward this goal each day
by providing healthy lunches directly to kids, by working with schools to identify kids who
are hungry and find ways to feed them.
Your project needs to be completed and ready for pick up or dropped off the week of
February 20, 2015.
--------------------------------------------------Student Centered Learning, Safe & Caring Environment, High Academic Excellence

St. Matthew School

416 83 Avenue S.E.

(403) 500-2030

Junior High French Immersion

Open House for students during the day and Parent information evening
Grade 6 students are invited to St. Matthew School on Thursday, February 19th from 10:30 am 2:00
pm to experience a day in the life of a Junior High student. A charter bus will provide the transport to
and from St. Matthew.
Grade 6 students, along with their parents/guardians, are invited back that same evening to attend St.
Matthew Schools Information Evening on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 pm.
For more information & to discover the wonderful opportunities St. Matthew has to offer, please visit
our website http://schools.cssd.ab.ca/stmatthew.

Fr. Whelihan Junior High School

Hockey Canada Skills Academy
Fr. Whelihan School, in association with Hockey Canada, is proud to offer south Calgary Catholic
students the opportunity to participate in the Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) program.
This co-ed program is run by certified teachers with extensive hockey backgrounds along with
the assistance of experienced on ice assistants. Hockey Canada supplies resources and training
to our teachers which gives students an amazing advantage as they develop their hockey skills.
The Fr. Whelihan HCSA operates out of the South Fish Creek Arenas / South Fish Creek YMCA
facility. We are accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. Fr. Whelihan HCSA is
funded entirely by parents and will run as a co-curricular program to the schools schedule.

HCSA Information Meeting: March 26th 2015 @ 6:30 P.M.

(Immediately prior to the general grade seven open house and orientation at 7:00 p.m.)
LIMITED REGISTRATION
Additional information may be obtained by calling the program director, Jim Moroney at 403500-2087 by e-mail at jim.moroney@cssd.ab.ca. Fr. Whelihan School is located at 70 Sunmills
Drive S.E.

Our next School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 6:30 PM.

We had another very successful movie night. Thank-you to Amanda V. for taking this on and organizing it, and
of course for once again having co-co brooks pizza made available to those who wished to order. With every
great leader, in order for an event to be successful, we need the wonderful volunteers to give of their time so all
are able to enjoy. So hats off to Lyne L., Joanne, Amy S., Brittany O., Paola G., Jennifer P., Lisa and Andre P., Ari
F., and last but not least, Wendy and Karen. All your efforts are so appreciated.
A big event in our Christian lives is coming up, that being Shrove Tuesday, which is on February 17th. Many
volunteers are needed for this, so please send your volunteer forms back of your availability.
I know many of you will be disappointed to know our next council meeting wont be until March. It may seem
like a long way away, but life has a habit of zipping by. I look forward to seeing you March 3 at 6:30pm in the
school library.
Heres to marking our half-way point of the school year,
Judy Bibby
School Council Chairperson

Special lunches have gone well so far. The grade 5 and 6 students have been
instrumental to the process. Lunch dates for the month of February are on
the 11th (Boston Pizza with gluten free options) and the 25th (Extreme Pita).

Thank-you to everyone for supporting the Westjet raffle. We have met our
fundraising goals for the year!! And to the lucky winner Jason Close, ticket being
sold be grade 6 student Angel, Bon Voyage to you as you jet-set off to your
choice destination.

Making memories
School days are full of great fun, friendship and memories. The school yearbook is a wonderful way to
preserve the memories that make the years at BMT so special.
Yearbooks are available online via https://ybpay.lifetouch.com at a cost of $20 until May 31, and $25
after that. Use code 10143015 to login.
Parents are welcome to submit photos from class or school-wide events to http://ow.ly/I4262. Be sure
to name photos with the classroom and event (i.e. 5KT rock climbing) so we know what were looking
at! Photos taken at high resolution are best. The yearbook committee will select a variety of photos
that highlight activities across grades. Photos that feature groups of students will be favoured over
shots of just one or two kids.

During the Lenten season, as we prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance and
spiritual discipline and reflect on Jesus's death and resurrection, please feel welcome to spend a few
minutes in the chapel for prayer.

10 Prestwick Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4J6

Phone (403) 257-6054 Fax (403) 257-6072
Website www.st-albert-parish.com

Confirmation
As students prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation the Church is full of joy for them. Confirmation
deepens our baptismal grace, uniting us even more firmly to Jesus Christ.
This February there will be over 280 students confirmed at St. Albert the Great Parish. May these
students grow deeper in love with God, their own Catholic faith, and the faithful community. Our prayers
are with them!

Youth Ministry
The Junior High Youth nights for this month will be on Tuesday, February 10th and Tuesday February
24th from 7 pm. to 9 pm.
All students in grades 7, 8, and 9 are invited! Join us for a night of fun, food, prayer and reflection. Come
and bring your friends!
If you need more information, or to register, please contact us at youth@st-albert-parish.com

St Patricks Parish
1414 Shawnessy BLVD SW, Calgary, Alberta T2Y 2L7
Phone (403) 254-6878 Fax (403) 256-0963
St. Patricks First Communion flyer and calendar attached.
1. First Eucharist (First Holy Communion)
St. Patricks Parish invites children in Grade 2 (and older) who are baptized Roman Catholic and
who live within St. Patricks Boundaries (South of Fish Creek & West of Bow River) to prepare
to receive the Eucharist for the first time. Children attend two preparation sessions, each 1
hours in length, on Saturday mornings before they celebrate their First Eucharist on a Saturday.
Registration for First Eucharist will be from January 28, 2015 to March 4, 2015. Parents are to contact Mary
Rowan at the parish office to make a 20 minute appointment to register their child. Limited evening
appointments are available.

A First Eucharist flyer will be dropped off to the Catholic schools within our parish next week
for distribution to all students in Grade 2. A poster will also be dropped off at the school office
to post on the school bulletin board.

2. First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation preparation continues for children in our parish. Please keep these children
in your prayers as they continue to discover how to answer Jesus call to love one another. May
our parish and our parish schools be an active witness to the value of forgiveness and
reconciliation. At the end of February, I will send you information regarding registration
numbers for your school.
3.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18 25, 2015

By finding ways to pray together during this week, we join with all people around the world who
are praying, reflecting, and studying together to celebrate and pray for Christian unity.
Our Father,
We seek you in so many ways and places in our life.
We ask you to help us see you in other Christians
and humbly ask you for strength in the search for what we have in common.
Bless our efforts to look at all the ways we are united in faith,
and grant us courage to change our hearts and minds to realize your will.
We ask all this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

4.

Parish Library
Here at St. Patricks we are blessed to have, right in the church building, a wonderful Catholic
Library. We have an excellent variety of books, DVDs and listening material for adults as well
as children. There is no cost for membership. Come visit the library after all Sunday masses.

5.

French Toast Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a French Toast breakfast on Sunday February 8 after the
9am and 10:45 am Masses. They will be holding the early bird draw of $10,000 for the Charities
Appeal. Bring your appetite!

6.

Feed the Hungry

St. Patricks Parish will be sponsoring our annual Feed the Hungry Dinner on Sunday February
15 at St. Marys Hall. We require the time, talent and treasure of our parishioners to help with
the $5000 financial pledge and volunteers to serve the guests. Volunteer sign up and donations
for this event will take place after Mass on Jan. 24/25, Jan. 31/Feb. 1 and Feb. 7/8.

7.

Ash Wednesday February 18

Mass with distribution of ashes at 9am and 7pm at St. Patricks Parish.

8. Youth Group
Our Youth Group welcomes youth ages 12 to 18 (Grades 7 to 12) to share their faith, meet new
friends and have fun on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in the Parish Hall.
9. Childrens Liturgy of the Word
Childrens Liturgy of the Word continues at the Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00 am, 10:45am and
12:30 pm masses. The children leave mass before the First Reading and process to the hall
where they share the Gospel with each other, profess the Creed and participate in the Prayer of
the Faithful. The children return to their parents at the Presentation of the Gifts. No registration
is required and there is no fee.

February, 2015 FAITH IN ACTION: Trustworthiness cole Blessed Mother Teresa

Sun

Monday

2 Day 3

Tuesday

3 Day 4

Wednesday

4 Day 5

Thursday

5 Day 6

Friday

6 Day 1

Sat

Rosary at 8:30 AM
Badminton Club,
Div. II, 11:40 AM

9 Day 2

2:00 PM:
Carnaval Opening Ceremonies
(crowning of King and Queen)

10 Day 3

11:00 AM: Le Carnaval

Closing Ceremonies
(music performance by
students and staff)

Boston Pizza Special Lunch

(If pre-ordered by a parent.)

11:40 AM:
Choir Club, Music Room

17 Day 5

18 Day 6

Family Day
(No Classes)

12

13

14

Teachers Convention

Teachers Convention

(No Classes)

(No Classes)

Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Lunch

Chess Club, Div. II,

11:40 AM, Music Room

19 Day 1
Grade 6 to cole St. Matthew
Schools Jr. High French
Immersion Program
from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Chess Club, Div. II,
11:40 AM, Music Room

Ash Wednesday Observance,

1:30 PM

22 23 Day 3

Due day to pre-order special

lunch for next Wednesday at
www.healthyhunger.com

DUE: Gr. 6 St. Matthews Open

House Permission Forms

Badminton Club,
Div. II, 11:40 AM

15 16

11 Day 4

Le Carnaval
(Indoor and Outdoor Activities)
La Tire (Maple Syrup)

24 Day 4

25 Day 5
Extreme Pita Special Lunch
(If pre-ordered by a parent

Badminton Club,
Div. II, 11:40 AM
Chess Club, Div. II,
11:40 AM, Music Room
Etienne Interactive Concert,
2:00 to 3:00 PM

cole St. Matthew School is

also having a prospective
Grade 7 French Immersion
Open House + Parent
Information Evening, 6:30pm

26 Day 6

20 Day 2
5s + 6s to Flight Field Trip at
Telus Spark Science Centre
11:40 AM:
Choir Club, Music Room
Due day to pre-order special
lunch for next Wednesday at
www.healthyhunger.com
Jump Rope for Heart
Kick-off at 2:15 PM

27 Day 1
Rosary at 8:30 AM

9:30 AM BFG

21

Rosary at 8:30 AM

Chess Club, Div. II,

11:40 AM, Music Room
DUE: Jump Rope for Heart
Collection Envelopes and
Pledges (Cheques are made out
to Heart and Stroke Foundation)

28

C
February 2015

CALGARY CATHOLIC
SCHOOL DISTRICT
1000 Fifth Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9
403-500-2000
www.cssd.ab.ca

ONNECTIONS
CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS

FEBRUARY 13 = DISTRICT DAY WITH THE CALGARY HITMEN!

All students, staff and their families are invited to join in the fun at Calgary Catholics District Day with the Calgary Hitmen.
The Hitmen face the Saskatoon Blades on Friday, February 13th at 7 p.m. Take advantage
of this opportunity and receive your tickets at a special discounted rate of only $11 (plus applicable fees). Not only is this a great deal for you, but also for the Calgary Catholic Education
Foundation who will receive $2 from every ticket sold.
This exciting Lunar Celebration game will feature festive activities happening throughout
the night. There will be prizes, fireworks, dragon dancing and more! Catholic students from
the Hockey Canada Skills Academies will show their skill and talent at the intermission.
Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis, so the sooner you buy your tickets,
the better your seats will be. Dont forget to show your school spirit by wearing school or
district attire.
Be sure you enter the promo code Lunar to get your special CCSD discount!
Start your Family Day weekend off right! Tickets at the promotional rate are only available
online at www.hitmenhockey.com. See you there!

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE DATES

CCSD high schools will be hosting open house nights to provide parents and students with
the opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at each school.
NE

Bishop McNally (5700 Falconridge Blvd. NE)

February 19 from 6 8 p.m.
Notre Dame (11900 Country Village Link NE)
February 10 from 6:30 8 p.m.
NW

St. Francis (877 Northmount Drive NW)

February 5 at 7 p.m.
SE

Bishop OByrne (#500, 333 Shawville Blvd. SE)

February 3 at 7 p.m.
SW

Bishop Carroll (4624 Richmond Road SW)

February 3 at 7 p.m.

Bishop Grandin (111 Haddon Road NW)

February 5 at 7 p.m.
St. Marys (111 18 Avenue SW)
February 4 from 7 9 p.m.
Airdrie

St. Martin de Porres (410 Yankee Valley Blvd. SW)

February 4 at 7 p.m.
Chestermere

St. Gabriel the Archangel (197 Invermere Drive)

February 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Cochrane

St. Timothy School (501 Sunset Drive)

February 3 from 6 8 p.m.

EVENING CREDIT COURSES

CCSD offers a variety of Evening Credit Courses in Semester II (February June 2015). These
courses are available to all high school students as well as adult learners. Students can register up to February 25, 2015 for evening courses.
Five and three credit courses are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 8
p.m. For more information and to register, please call 403-500-2012, ext. 412 or visit us online.

REGISTER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

We are proud to provide a complete range of programs, services and exciting learning opportunities to enhance the knowledge, talents and abilities of your child. Discover and explore
the programs available at www.cssd.ab.ca.
Kindergarten / Grade 1

All CCSD elementary schools offer a kindergarten program. Depending on total kindergarten enrolment, schools may offer a choice of morning or afternoon classes on a first-come,
first-served basis. To register, children must turn four years old on or before March 1, 2015.
Your childs birth certificate should be presented at the time of registration.
To register in Grade 1, children must turn five years old on or before March 1, 2015. The
childs birth certificate should be presented at the time of registration. Children who are already attending kindergarten do not need to re-register for Grade 1.
Registration is ongoing throughout the school year. Students born outside of Canada will
need to schedule an appointment at the St. John Reception Centre at 403-500-2007 and present appropriate documentation.
Please visit the nearest Calgary Catholic school and register today! Visit www.cssd.ab.ca
or contact 403-500-2000.

FAMILY DAY - NO CLASSES

District schools and administration buildings will be closed on Monday, February 16. Family
Day is a time to celebrate and recognize the importance of spending time with family.
Keep up with CCSD events and news. Follow us on Twitter @CCSD_edu or search Calgary
Catholic School District on Facebook.

St. Patricks Parish

St. Patricks Parish

1414 Shawnessy Blvd. Calgary Alberta T2Y 2L7

Phone: (403)254-6878 Fax: (403) 256-0963

1414 Shawnessy Blvd. Calgary Alberta T2Y 2L7

Phone: (403)254-6878 Fax: (403) 256-0963

Preparation for
First Holy Communion
Dear Parents,
St. Patricks Parish invites you to register your child in Grade 2
(and older) to prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time.
Registration is by appointment. Appointments are 15 to 20 minutes in
length. Limited evening appointments are available.
Your child will attend the Enrollment Weekend and one SET consisting
of two preparation sessions and a First Communion Celebration.
You will choose the SET your child attends at the appointment. Please
see the other side of this paper for the dates and times for each set.

First Eucharist 2015

(First Holy Communion)

Parents are the first teachers of the faith for their children.
Our parish and the Catholic school system assist you
in carrying out this important spiritual task.
In the Holy Eucharist, we gather in unity
around the one Lord Jesus Christ
and are fed and nourished by His very life.
Register to attend the Enrollment Weekend and
one SET of two preparation sessions
followed by one Celebration to receive the Sacrament.
Maximum 80 registrations per SET.
Enrollment Weekend

Attend one of the Sunday Masses on the

weekend of March 7 & 8.

Set #1

Session 1
Session 2
Celebration

Sat. March 21
Sat. March 28
Sat. April 18

9:00am-10:30am
9:00am-10:30am
2 pm

Please bring your child's baptismal certificate

and the registration fee of $25 to your appointment.

Set #2

Session 1
Session 2
Celebration

Sat. April 25
Sat. May 2
Sat. May 9

9:00am-10:30am
9:00am-10:30am
2 pm

Call Mary Rowan at the Parish office to make an appointment.

403-254-6878 ext. 102

Set #3

Session 1
Session 2
Celebration

Sat. April 25
Sat. May 2
Sat. May 23

11:30am-1:00pm
11:30am-1:00pm
2 pm

Registration: January 28 to March 4

for students in Grade 2 and up
who are baptized Roman Catholic and who live within St. Patricks Boundaries
(South of Fish Creek & West of Bow River)

Registration is by appointment.
Register January 28 to March 4.
Contact Mary Rowan at 403-254-6878 ext. 102
Students in Grade 4 or older who have not received First Eucharist
should register for First Reconciliation before First Eucharist.

ST. PATRICKS CHURCH - February, 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Masses:
7:30am, 9:00am,
10:45am,
12:30pm &
7:30pm

7:00pm Youth
Group Outing

9:30am

7:30pm C.W.L.
Calgary Regional
Diocesan Meeting

1:00pm
Seniors Group

2:00pm-5:00pm
Servants of God

7:30pm
Choir Practice
(12:30pm)

2:00pm Baptism
Preparation (must
pre-register)

Bible Study

7:00pm
Bible Study
7:00pm K.C.
Executive Mtg.
7:30pm Choir
Practice (10:45am)

WEDNESDAY

4 9:30am
Moms Group
9:30am
Bible Study
6:00pm Young
Peoples Choir
7:30pm
Young Adults Mtg.
7:00pm
Legion of Mary
7:30pm R.C.I.A.
8:00pm Choir
Practice (9:00am)

10

Masses:
7:30am, 9:00am,
10:45am,
12:30pm &
7:30pm

7:00pm
Youth Group

9:30am
Bible Study

7:30pm
Choir Practice
(12:30pm)

1:00pm
Seniors Group

KC French Toast
Breakfast after
9am & 10:45am
Masses

7:00pm
Bible Study
7:30pm K.C.
General Meeting.
7:30pm Choir
Practice
(10:45am)

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9:30am
Womens Scripture
Study with
Sr. Darlene Madore

7:00pm Holy
Hour

9:00am First
Reconciliation
Preparation

6:30pm Cubs

3:30pm
Jr. Legion of Mary

7:00pm
Bible Study

4:00pm Choir
Practice (5:00pm)

7:00pm
Stewardship Mtg.

4:15pm 4:45pm
Reconciliation

7:30pm Choir
Practice (5:00pm)

5:00pm Mass

11

WORLD DAY 12
OF THE SICK
9:30am
1:30pm Mass &
Womens Scripture
Anointing of the Sick, Study with
Reception follows

13

14

7:00pm
Scriptural
Rosary

3:30pm
Jr. Legion of Mary

Sr. Darlene Madore

9:30am
Moms Group

6:30pm Cubs

9:30am
Bible Study

7:00pm
Bible Study

6:00pm Young
Peoples Choir

7:00pm S.S.V.P.

7:30pm
Parish Council

SATURDAY

4:00pm Choir
Practice (5:00pm)
4:15pm 4:45pm
Reconciliation
5:00pm Mass
S.V.P. Collection

7:30pm Choir
Practice (5:00pm)

7:30pm
Legion of Mary
7:30pm R.C.I.A.
8:00pm Choir
Practice (9:00am)

15

16

Masses:
7:30am, 9:00am,
10:45am,
12:30pm &
7:30pm

FAMILY DAY

7:30pm
Choir Practice
(12:30pm)

1:00pm
Seniors Group
6:30pm C.W.L.
Executive Mtg.
7:00pm
Pastoral Care

S.V.P. Collection
2:00pm
Servants of God

17

OFFICE CLOSED

FEED THE
HUNGRY DINNER

7:30pm Finance
Council Meeting
7:30pm Choir
Practice (10:45am)

St. Marys Hall

18

ASH
WEDNESDAY

9am & 7pm

Masses
9:30am
Moms Group
6:00pm Young
Peoples Choir

19

9:30am
Womens Scripture
Study with
Sr. Darlene Madore

20

21

7:00pm Holy
Hour & Stations
of the Cross

INN FROM THE

COLD

1:30pm
Msgr. OBrien
School Choir Camp

INN FROM THE

COLD

10:00am First
Reconciliation
Preparation

6:30pm Cubs

3:30pm
Jr. Legion of Mary

7:30pm R.C.I.A.

7:00pm
Bible Study

4:00pm Choir Practice

(5:00pm)

8:00pm Choir
Practice (9:00am)

7:30pm Choir Practice

(5:00pm)

4:15pm 4:45pm
Reconciliation

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26

7:00pm L. of Mary

5:00pm Mass

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Masses:
7:30am, 9:00am,
10:45am,
12:30pm, &
7:30pm

7:00pm
Youth Group

9:30am
Bible Study

7:30pm
Choir Practice
(12:30pm)

1:00pm
Seniors Group

2:00pm F. J.
Associates

7:00pm
Bible Study
7:30pm Choir
Practice
(10:45am)

9:30am
Bible Study
9:30am
Moms Group
6:00pm Y.P. Choir
7:00pm
Reconciliation
7:00pm L. of Mary
7:30pm Young
Adults Mtg.
7:30pm R.C.I.A.
8:00pm Choir
Practice (9:00am)

9:30am
Womens Scripture
Study with
Sr. Darlene Madore

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7:00pm
Stations of the
Cross

3:30pm
Jr. Legion of Mary

9:30am & 10:15am

St. Sebastian School
church tours

6:30pm Cubs
7:00pm
Bible Study
7:30pm Choir Practice
(5:00pm)

St. Patricks Parish invites students in Grade 2 and older, who are
baptized Roman Catholics, to prepare to receive their
First Communion. Registration continues until, March 4th, 2015

4:00pm Choir
Practice (5:00pm)
4:15pm 4:45pm
Reconciliation
5:00pm Mass

Healthy Children
Parent Newsletter
February 2015

Winter Fun for Everyone! Keeping Children Active

in the Winter Months
Snow, ice, cold and fog are just a few of the natural elements we
experience when autumn turns to winter. Although winter provides
us with a great excuse to cozy up inside and stay warm, this isnt
always the healthiest choice. Children often experience a variety of
distractions on a daily basis and the frosty winter weather is yet
another obstacle to getting the recommended amount of daily
physical activity. In order to overcome the cold, sometimes we all
need a little extra motivation! Here are some tips and helpful hints
on how to get the whole family outside and active this winter:

Get the whole family involved by building snow angels,

or, if youre really feeling ambitious, create your own lookalike snowperson family.

Try making the snow into your own work of art by

creating snow castles, mazes, or snow sculptures.

Take a slide on the wild side and go tobogganing (and dont forget a helmet).

Play snow-pitch, a traditional game of slow pitch isnt just for summer anymore! Try playing a game in your local
diamond out in the snow, for a fun twist on this great family pastime.

Create a more challenging game of hopscotch in the snow by using food coloring.

Dont forget snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Even if you dont own equipment, these items can generally
be rented at a variety of outdoor activity centres and parks.

Gear up and head to your local outdoor rink for a skate or a game of hockey.

High Fives for Healthy Teachers

Schools have been supporting student health for years but what about staff wellness? Just as wellness is important for
student success, it is also important for staff success. Healthier staff have better mental health, improved moods, and
more patience when working with students. Teachers are also important role models for students when it comes to healthy
behaviours.
Here some ways that you can support staff wellness at your childs school:

Support teachers professional development that includes wellness.

Recognize healthy habits you see in the school. If you see a teacher running to work, give that guy or gal a high
five!
If you have a special skill or knowledge related to wellness, share it with the school.
Do you want to thank the staff for a job well done? Steer clear of donuts and choose gifts that support health
instead (e.g., gift card to a bookstore, hand soap, fruit basket).
Send a thank you note to a good role model in your childs school.
Take care of your own wellness to be a positive example for teachers and students.

The people who work in our schools care for our most precious resources, our children; lets make sure they are able to
give their best by showing that we care about their health too. High Fives for Healthy Teachers!

To find an electronic copy of this newsletter, visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca/csh.asp