It's that time again!  We will begin our new year of PSR on Wednesday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  We will have some family time before we introduce the catechists and let them take the kids to the classroom.  We will then have a short parent meeting.  Don't worry if you haven't registered yet.  Please come on Wednesday evening and we'll take care of that.  The fee is $25/child or $75/family of three or more.  We can't wait to meet our new families and catch up with our returning families!  Many blessings!

Our sacramental meetings with Fr. Pat have been set.  Please mark your calendars now for Wednesday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  This will be our meeting for First Eucharist.  On Wednesday, March 2, 2011, we will meet again in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m.  If you wish for your child/children to receive their sacraments this year, at least one parent must be in attendance.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.  See you on the 17th!

There are some amazing things going on in our PSR classrooms this year.  Last week, I visited our fourth graders who were busy acting out the story of Samuel.  First Samuel was confused by the Lord's calling but eventually understands that he, as a servant of God, must be listening for His call.  Good job, Mrs. Pickert and the fourth graders!  Next, I stumbled upon Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Gagnon sharing the Pumpkin parable with their class of second graders.  We are just like a pumpkin.  Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God takes all of our yucky insides and turns them into a shiny, glowing presence, just like our jack-o-lanterns.  Mrs. Phillips even got her hands dirty and pulled out all of the gunk!  Our high schoolers had a wonderful discussion about what it means to be a saint in preparation for All Saints Day.  Mr. Roth and Mr. Brotemarkle did a great job of inspiring them all to strive for saintly life.  Way to go!  I hope you are asking your children what they've been learning in class.  I'm sure they are full of great stories!

Isn't it beautiful?  We're hoping it will be a place to find answers to your questions and to learn what's going on in your child's class.  If you have a suggestion for what you'd like to see on our page, please email me.  We want this to be a living, breathing page that is current and fresh.  So check back often as the information will change regularly.  Blessings to your family!

Amy