Perhaps the traditional Christmas carol, "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" could be renamed after today. We started a new tradition of seventh graders coming to the classrooms to sing a carol and bring Christmas cheer on the feast of St. Nicholas. Not only that, but one of their members dressed up as St. Nicholas himself. He was voted into this role, and did a fabulous job of bringing Advent greetings to the various classes. The seventh grade then backed him up by singing a verse of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" in Latin. After singing it as many times as they did today, they might have it memorized!

To see the joy on the faces of the students, faculty and staff these students visited was priceless. What heroic act of charity is God calling me to this Advent? Whether it's a word, an action or simply a joyful heart, we can be a gift to others.

Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.

December 7: 1:00 Dismissal; Faculty/Staff meeting; home basketball games, 6:00, 7:00

December 8: No School; Immaculate Conception; Holy Day of Obligation (see bulletin for Mass times)

December 10: Tree lighting at the Capitol (3rd/4th grade); JH caroling

December 11: 3rd/4th confessions

December 12: 1st grade class Mass; Food Market after school; home basketball games 6:00, 7:00

Come to the School Office if you're interested!

$30 for Fleece and $15 of Crewneck Sweatshirt:

1 Small Grey Fleece

1 XL Grey Fleece

1 large Navy Crewneck sweatshirt

2 Large Grey Fleece

3 Medium Grey Fleece

2 Medium Navy Fleece

Page One is an extra-curricular literature program for children in 3^rd – 8^th grades. We are in need of coaches for our Level II and III teams. (5^th-6^th graders are in Level II; 7^th-8^th graders are in Level III.) Please contact Jean Timmerman if you are able to coach or assist or if you have questions. The season begins in February and runs for about ten weeks. jeanmtimmerman@outlook.com

Thank you!