SJPS PARENT NEWSLETTER

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1 SJPS PARENT NEWSLETTER December 9, 2018 Volume 2, Issue 10 Sunday (December 9, 2018) Scripture: Luke 3: 1-6 Second Sunday of Advent REFLECTION John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord in his first coming in history. He proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. His times might have been similar to ours. He met a world which did not live up to God's plan. There was political unrest with extremist groups. Criminality was rampant as we learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan or from two criminals crucified with Jesus. Family life was far from ideal. We can only surmise that he must have said, things must change, life cannot go on like this, it will ruin the country, it will destroy the moral fiber of our people. Each one of us is called to do our bit in preparing the way of the Lord to come a second time. We want a new way of life. Advent helps us to keep our eyes directed toward this. We prepare the way of the Lord. We have to know clearly where the road is and where it will be leading. We were told to make his path straight. Every valley has to be filled in, every mountain laid low. Rough roads have to be made smooth. Advent is not only the time to repent for our sinfulness before God. It makes us reflect on what needs conversion in us, what causes some people to be turned off by us. Father Efren Tomas, MS Pastor St. Joseph Church Schedule of Masses 6:30 am Monday-Friday 6:30 pm 1st Tuesday of the Month-Healing Mass with Anointing 6:30 pm Wednesday, OLPH Novena/Mass 6:30 pm 1st Friday Mass 7:00 am Saturday Morning Mass 6:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Masses 6:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm 3:00 pm 3rd Sunday- Tagalog Mass 3:00 pm Last Sunday Ilocano Mass

2 Important Upcoming Dates Monday, December 10th Morning Prayer Service led by Paraeducators Tuesday, December 11th Reconciliation for Grades 6-8 at 8:15 am St. Joseph Parish Penance Service at 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 12th Rehearsal for School Christmas Program at 8:15 am NO Schoolwide Worship and PE Thursday, December 13th Reconciliation for Grades 3-5 at 8:15 am Friday, December 14th School Christmas Program at 8:15 am See pages 4-5 for Important info and Costumes Early Dismissal after the Christmas Program at approximately 10:45 am VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AFTER THE PROGRAM TO HELP BREAK DOWN THE STAGE. There is NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM. School Christmas Program tickets will be given per family He Came Down Dear Parents and Guardians, We are very excited about our upcoming Christmas Program entitled He Came Down. This week, every family will be given two tickets to enter the church at 7:45 am. We ask for your cooperation in not reserving additional seats and rows. We want everyone with a ticket to have an opportunity for a seat in the front area. The door will be open at 8:00 am for all those without tickets. Please see pages 4-5 for important information for the Christmas program.

3 Marian Glossary Our Special Intentions IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: The dogma proclaimed in Christian Tradition and defined in 1854, that from the first moment of her conception, Mary-- by the singular grace of God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ--was preserved immune from original sin. MAGNIFICAT: The title commonly given to the Latin text and vernacular translation of the Canticle (or Song) of Mary that she recites at the time of the visitation. The canticle begins with My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. MARY: The mother of Jesus. Because she is the mother of Jesus- -Son of God and second Person of the Blessed Trinity--according to the flesh, she is rightly called the Mother of God (Theotokos). Mary is also called "full of grace," and "Mother of the Church," and in Christian prayer and devotion, "Our Lady," the "Blessed Virgin Mary," and the "New Eve." We pray for Our La Salette community. Family members of Sister Judith Abique, SPC Special Intention for Sister Judith Abique, SPC. Mr. Pio Guerrero. Mrs. Irene Sandry, grandmother of Tania Ma afala (SJPS alumni). Mrs. Tokuda, mother of Ms. Grace (Cafeteria Manager). Ms. Sandobal. Dr. Rick Yamashiro and family. (Counselor and Dean of Students) Yukie, aunt of Mrs. Eileen (3-5 Paraeducator). Stanley and Genny Inase, cousins of Ms. Sandobal. God s healing mercy on Rea Abique, Dayen Aguit-Baraero, Anaziel Suasin-Linao, and Renante Fuentes. Leilani, sister of Ms. Capinpin and her nieces. Molina Family James Sandobal, uncle of Ms. Sandobal Repose of the soul of Regina Salisbury. Bryce, Jason, and their families. Peter Akuna. Mrs. Eileen, (3-5 Paraeducator). Miles Arbues. Trinity Rodrigues, granddaughter of Loretta Rodrigues. (Former SJPS Office Assistant). For Everett Davis, grandson of Ms. Davis (Junior High Teacher). Ceasar Solis, Grandpa of Alyssa (Pre K ) and Arren Barba (3B). Jose Mari Boquer, uncle of Mrs. Wintjen (Chief Finance Officer) and Mrs. Velasco (Counselor/ Technology Director). Alberto Gador, grandfather of Noah (1B) and Samantha (3B) Gador. Frances Abreu, Development Director of SJPS. Mrs. Sheri Roberts (former KA teacher). Mrs. Roxanne Costa, mother of Chloe (Grade 8). Repose of the soul of Jonah Amasol- Tanoura, brother of Raelynn (Gr. 8) and Jacob (Gr. 5). Repose of the soul of Dante Villa, uncle of Sister Fidelia Villa, SPC. Mr. Roy Quindara. As a disciple of Jesus, it is our Kuleana (responsibility) to live out the Gospel by serving the community.

4 Important Parent Information for our School Christmas Program Everyone who parks in the school parking lot MUST REMAIN FOR THE ENTIRE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Follow the directions of those directing our traffic. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Ms. Grace is offering a breakfast for beginning at 6:30 a.m. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CLASS- ROOM AND IN THE CHURCH. All students will return to their homeroom after the Christmas Program before everyone will be dismissed. Dismissal will be at approximately 10:45 am. There is NO AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES ON THIS DAY. Classroom Assignments for the Christmas Program Grade Classroom Grade Classroom Pre K Pre K 4 4 KA & KB KA 5 5 1A & 1B KB 6 Religious Education Room 2A & 2B 3A 7 Art Room 3 3B 8 Music Room

5 December 14, 2018 Christmas Program at 8:15 am Costumes Grade Boys Girls Pre K K Plain white collared polo shirt, black pants, & black shoes. (School shoes) Large white/neutral colored adult t-shirt (to act as shepherd's coat) brown or black slippers. Come dressed in P.E. uniform Plain white dress (No Spaghetti strap), black or white sandals. (Keep hair down) Large white/neutral colored adult t-shirt (to act as shepherd's coat) brown or black slippers. Come dressed in P.E.uniform (keep hair down) 1 Plain white shirt (teachers will do an iron on design), black pants, school shoes and socks 2 White long-sleeved shirt with collar, black pants, school shoes and socks. 3 Neat Festive Christmas Attire (must follow school dress code). No Slippers. Hair neatly gelled. Plain white shirt (teachers will do an iron on design), black pants or skirt, black sandals or school shoes and socks All white dress (at least 1 straps, knee length or below). White sandals with back straps. Neat Festive Christmas Attire (must follow school dress code). No Slippers. Hair neatly done. 4 Plain t-shirt 2 sizes bigger (white color), black long pants, school shoes and socks 5 Black pants, white dress shirt, black shoes. Teacher will provide garland lei. 6 Blue jeans, plain red T-shirt or polo, school socks and shoes. 7 Black or blue pants, white or SJPS button down dress shirt, tie, school socks and shoes. 8 Black pants with belt, long-sleeve white shirt with collar, school shoes, and socks. Teacher will provide garland. All white dress, white skirt white blouse or 2 sizes bigger tshirt Plain t-shirt (white color), black long pants, School shoes and socks. Black skirt, white dress shirt, black sandals, hair halfup-half-down. Teacher will provide garland lei. Blue jeans, plain red T-shirt or polo, school socks and shoes. Festive christmas dress or skirt and shirt, must be school appropriate. Sandals or school shoes, no slippers. White mu umu u, white dress shoes (heels-no higher than 1 and ½ inches), and stud earrings. Teacher will provide garland.