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JANUARY 2018 New Year’s Resolutions Lord, I know that New Year’s Resolutions rarely last, But I also know it’s good to make them. Sometimes one of them sticks; Sometimes one of them really makes it. So this year I resolve to begin each day with a prayer; “Thank you Lord, for the gift of another day.” This year I resolve: To taste what I eat, especially breakfast; To walk more than sit; To read more than watch TV; To let the small things slide and the big things be confronted; To be compassionate rather than competitive; To communicate more than quarrel; To get second opinions on my judgments; To live in the present moment enjoying one day at a time instead of being stuck in the past or hiding in the future; And to live up to at least one of these resolutions. Andrew Costello Administrators’ Message Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope that 2018 will be a year filled with many blessings and peace in our world. On behalf of the entire St. Lucy School staff, we would like to express our sincere thanks for the many Christmas cards and kind gifts we received prior to Christmas. Your praise and generosity were very much appreciated. January is a favorite time to make a list of all the changes that will make the New Year the best ever. We pledge to be more organized, eat healthy foods, exercise more and continue to learn and grow! Well at St. Lucy School, we will continue to do all that we can to nurture our great school community, one day at a time! Best wishes for you and your family in the New Year of 2018! Ms. S. Franzese (Principal) Mrs. H. Maas (Assistant Principal)

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JANUARY 2018

New Year’s Resolutions

Lord, I know that New Year’s Resolutions rarely last, But I also know it’s good to make them. Sometimes one of them sticks; Sometimes one of them really makes it.

So this year I resolve to begin each day with a prayer; “Thank you Lord, for the gift of another day.” This year I resolve: To taste what I eat, especially breakfast; To walk more than sit; To read more than watch TV; To let the small things slide and the big things be confronted; To be compassionate rather than competitive; To communicate more than quarrel; To get second opinions on my judgments; To live in the present moment enjoying one day at a time instead of being stuck in the past or hiding in the future; And to live up to at least one of these resolutions.

Andrew Costello

Administrators’ Message Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope that 2018 will be a year filled with many blessings and peace in our world. On behalf of the entire St. Lucy School staff, we would like to express our sincere thanks for the many Christmas cards and kind gifts we received prior to Christmas. Your praise and generosity were very much appreciated.

January is a favorite time to make a list of all the changes that will make the New Year the best ever. We pledge to be more organized, eat healthy foods, exercise more and continue to learn and grow! Well at St. Lucy School, we will continue to do all that we can to nurture our great school community, one day at a time!

Best wishes for you and your family in the New Year of 2018!

Ms. S. Franzese (Principal) Mrs. H. Maas (Assistant Principal)

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Chaplain’s Corner

Student Faith Day On December 13, the feast day of our patron saint, St. Lucy School students took part in our second annual Student Faith Day which focused on our theme, We Are Happy Dreamers with Hearts to Love and Hands to Serve. The morning began with an opening liturgy which was led by our District Chaplain, Father Julian. One highlight of the morning was the unveiling of our newly

commissioned artwork which features an updated image of St. Lucy which was paid for through the generosity of SAC. She now hangs outside our Holy Door, so please take a moment to visit her for a moment of prayer the next time that you are in the building!

Next, the students participated in three cross-graded breakout sessions as described below:

1. We Are the Bright Lights of St. Lucy School

In this session students explored

the life of our school's namesake,

St. Lucy. Through her life,

students considered how they

could work to be a light to

others. We symbolically lit our

hallways with the creation of our

own candles, sharing ideas of

how we can be Jesus' hands on

Earth.

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2. Inspiring Others Through Digital Media

In this session, students used social media to make the world a better place and inspire others! In partners, the students created an Instagram template with a message about helping and serving others!

3. Yoga Students worked alone and in partners to explore a variety of yoga poses. They left this session feeling refreshed with hearts to love and hands to serve.

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We would like to extend a huge thanks to our district consultants who worked with our teachers to plan and develop the breakout sessions, as well as the St. Charles Parish who generously shared their gifts of time and talent in supporting our Faith Day.

Collecting Used Christmas Cards We have been asked by St. Matthew Parish to collect used Christmas cards in the New Year, to assist their Children’s Liturgy Ministry. If you have used cards that you are willing to donate, please send them to the school office by January 19. Thank you!

SCHOOL PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS GROWTH

Each year, schools are responsible for assessing their growth and preparing a set of goals for the year that are guided by our District’s goals. Out plan will be presented to the School Council this month.

Should you wish to read it, a copy will be posted on our website. CTBS TESTING

This year, the grade 6 students will be writing the Canadian Test of Basic Skills,

from January 8th – 19th. All students in grade 6 throughout the Edmonton

Catholic School District will be writing these standardized tests. C.T.B.S. tests

assess student achievement in Reading, Science, and Mathematics. Since the

results become part of their permanent record, it is important that students are in attendance for the

tests.

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT DAY FOR GR. 3 – 6 STUDENTS

On Thursday, January 18th our Grades 3 – 6 students will be participating in a Junior Achievement morning. The Junior Achievement Program allows students to experience and understand business, preparing them for leadership. They enable young people to gain financial responsibility, make confident decisions and become innovators.

Gr. 3 – “Our Community: Needs, Jobs & Tools”

Students explore how their needs and wants are met through various jobs in the community, as well as learning about important tools used in various occupations. A hands-on exploration of the money circle links how jobs and tools meet our needs.

Gr. 4 – “Our Country: Technology & Innovation”

Explains the impact technology and Canadian inventors have on business and societies around the world. Explores industrial changes due to technology and what might be in store for the future. Technology and Innovation engages elementary students in activities to define new ideas for business and society by learning about our technological past and present.

Gr. 5 – “More Than Money” This interactive program introduces the idea of money as a way to obtain needs and wants, managing money smartly, explores consumerism, and how to protect yourself financially. More Than Money also includes an introduction to entrepreneurship and business.

Gr. 6 – “Our Business World”

Our Business World is an interactive, hands on program that encourages students to start thinking about the business world, by examining what a business is, how businesses affect our community, why businesses evolve, and self-reflection on traits and skills an entrepreneur should possess.

LITERACY NIGHT – FOR PARENTS OF GRADES 1 AND 2 STUDENTS

The Grade 1 and 2 teachers at St. Lucy School would like to invite you to Literacy Night on Wednesday,

January 31st from 6:00-7:00 pm. We will be sharing literacy games

along with what home reading should look like. The goal of this evening

is to share some ideas and suggestions for how you can support your

child’s literacy and reading at home. Child care will be available. The

teachers will send home an invitation to the evening and we kindly ask

that you let us know if you are able to attend so that we can plan for the

child care staffing.

FAITH DEVELOPMENT DAY

On Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 all staff members will be involved in a district-wide Faith Development Day at the Shaw Conference Centre. There will be no instruction for students on that day.

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This year, our theme is: “Rooted in Jesus…Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve”. We are pleased to welcome Father Richard Leonard as our keynote speaker. We also welcome Bishop Gregory Bittman who will celebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy with us. Classes for students will resume on Wednesday, February 7th.

ACCOUNTABILIATY PILLAR SURVEY

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. Data on these indicators consists of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of education 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, 7 and 10 will receive a survey from Alberta Education.

• In February, students in grades 4, 7 and 10 and all teachers will be completing their surveys online at school.

All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with your school. In addition to English and French, the parent survey is available in Chinese, Punjabi, Arabic, Blackfoot, Dene, 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 2018, and will be reported publicly as part of

their 3-Year Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports.

St. Lucy Christmas Concert 2017

Our students, under the direction Mrs. Delday, put on a memorable performance on December

19th at St. Charles Parish. The musical selections performed were wonderful and enjoyed by all.

Special thanks to our Mrs. Delday for her leadership, our students, and staff for a great

evening.

As you know, School Council raffled off the front of seats as a fundraiser. We raised over $600 which

will go towards repairing and replacing musical instruments. We were very appreciative of the help we

received from parents and family members in making sure we left the parish neat and tidy, so that St.

Charles Parish could be ready for the masses taking place the next morning.

Early Registrations for Kindergarten

Starting on Wednesday, January 10th we will begin accepting registrations for Kindergarten for the 2018-

2019 school year. Registration forms are available in the school office. Please note, to be eligible, your

child must be 5 years old by March 1st 2019. Our Kindergarten Open House will be on Wednesday,

February 7th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Please tell others about our school – word of mouth is our best

advertiser!

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BREAK THE RULES DAY at St. Lucy!

On Friday, December 15, our school celebrated our first “Break the Rules Day” of the year and it was a

great success! Students were allowed to have fun and break some common classroom rules like wearing

pjs, chewing gum and wearing a hat. More importantly, the money raised for breaking those rules was

donated to the Sign of Hope in Edmonton and will help those in need. We are very proud to announce

that $1200 was collected and we send out a very big welcome to everyone who participated in making a

difference to those less fortunate.

Severe Weather Conditions & Bus Cancellations

Our transportation system has an excellent record for service. However, given the possible extremes of Edmonton weather and the potential for unexpected mechanical difficulties, it is impossible to guarantee buses will run on time or at all. A route can take 50% longer in adverse weather conditions. Parents are advised that if a bus does not arrive within twenty minutes of its scheduled time, they are to assume the bus is not coming. Parents must ensure that their child knows to return home or to a pre-selected location. Parents must then make alternate arrangements to get their child to school.

Parents should also ensure that:

• Children are supervised at the bus stop

• Children have a place to go in the event the bus does not arrive

• Children have alternate arrangements for getting to school should the bus not arrive

• Children are suitably clothed to withstand weather extremes

Transportation Services normal operational procedures for delayed transportation also apply in severe weather conditions.

The Carrier is responsible for notifying the Transportation Services office when a route is running late.

Parents are asked to contact Transportation Services directly (780 441 6078) to get an update on the status of a particular route.

CANCELLATION OF YELLOW SCHOOL BUS SERVICE FOR ALL PROGRAMS

The following radio and TV stations will carry announcements with respect to transportation cancellations due to inclement weather conditions: RADIO STATIONS: 630 CHED SHINE 105.9 FM INEWS 880 AM The Bounce FM 91.7 K97 97.3

AM 930 The Light CJCA CHFA (CBC Fr.) The Bear 100.3 FM UP! 99.3 FM 104.9 VIRGIN Radio FM CBC

FRESH FM 92.5 LITE 95.7 SONIC 102.9 FM HOT 107 FM CISN FM 103.9 TSN 1260

CFCW 790

CAPITAL FM 96.3 102.3

NOW! Radio

TV STATIONS: CITY TV CFRN TV GLOBAL TV CBC TV

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Every effort will be made to have messages broadcast commencing no later than 6:30 a.m.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

Getting involved with Parent Council is a fantastic way to stay informed about what is happening at the school. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know some of the teachers at the school, as well as other parents; and provides parents with the opportunity to directly impact their child’s school. We are always looking for help with the many programs and events run by our Parent Council. Some of the upcoming events where we are looking for volunteers include:

• Hot Lunch (every month)

• St. Lucy School Family Dance (February 9)

• Shrove Tuesday pancake lunch (February 13)

• Year-end Fun Day (June 25)

Please consider getting involved with your Parent Council! Any and all support is truly welcome! We, as parents, are here to make our children’s school a better place!

NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, January 17, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m.

All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Front Row Seat Fundraiser -- Thank You A huge thank you goes out to all the families who supported the Front Row Seat Fundraiser to try to win front row seats for St. Lucy School’s Christmas concert held on December 19th. Our students did an amazing job sharing their musical talents for all of the St. Lucy families, and showing us how they truly are the light of the world! Your generous support helped us raise over $600. These funds will be used towards the repair and replacement of musical instruments for the school music program.

A special thank you goes out to Sandra S. for organizing this fundraiser.

Student Safety

Please note an important recent change – SCHOOL ZONES ARE BECOMING PLAYGROUND ZONES.

Extending the hours of 30 KM/HOUR zones around schools protects children after-hour activities. In addition, having consistent start and end times for 30 km/h zones reduces driver confusion around what days and which hours reduced speed limits are in effect.

Hours for 30 km/hour speed limit in school and playground zones have been extended and are now 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. everyday, not just school days.

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The Edmonton Police Department, St. Lucy Staff, and the Dunluce Community Hall President continue to be concerned about how parents are driving and parking around St. Lucy School. We would ask for the safety of your child and other children, that you adhere to the following parking and traffic guidelines:

1. Do not park your car on or near a crosswalk. Children cannot see around a parked car. Drivers cannot see a child hidden behind a parked car. School patrols cannot do their job of helping children cross safely if they are blocked by your car.

2. Do not make U turns on the street in front of our school. 3. Do not park on the wrong side of the street. 4. Do not drive through or turn around in the school parking lot. 5. Do not park in or block school bus loading zones. Blocking the bus loading zone with your car

makes loading the school bus awkward and dangerous for children using the bus. It also causes traffic jams, which add to the danger for children using the crosswalks.

Parents, please set a good example. Your children are the most valuable resource we have. Please take extra care when driving around the school zones.

St. Charles Catholic Church Information

Confirmation Classes

at St. Charles Parish

Registration dates for 2018 Confirmation classes will take place at the parish office on:

• Thursday, January 25, 2018 form 12 noon to 6:00 pm • Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12 noon.

Dates for the classes and retreat can be found on our website: www.saint-charles.com

Baptism Certificates: Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate when you register.

Cost: There is a suggested donation of $30 for books, retreat, and materials.

For more Information: please call Linda Boire at St. Charles Parish at 780-456-5399,

The Wondrous Gift of Epiphany

During the Christmas season we celebrate with our families and friends with the giving and receiving of

various gifts. Perhaps the greatest gift we receive, as Christians, takes place during Epiphany, when our

Lord makes his first public appearance.

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Throughout the ages, Christians have

celebrated Christmas, including the

twelve days between Christmas and

Epiphany, which falls on January 6. The

season begins with the Nativity of our

Lord, and ends with the celebration of

His baptism, and His manifestation

("Epiphany") as Messiah of Israel and

Son of God. This extraordinary gift calls

for us to open our hearts and minds to

God through His son, Jesus, who came

to us as man, to live and suffer in the same way His lay people would.

Another one of the extraordinary gifts we receive is our ability to praise and worship the Father through

the Holy Spirit, as a result of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Knowing Jesus is the Body of

Christ, we, through our Baptism, enter the Body of Christ as members of our faith community. Through

this union, we are able to share in the cleansing of sins, and essentially, our re-birth.

The gifts of the eastern Magi, allow us to remember that they offered what little they had (Gold,

Frankincense, and Myrrh), and in return, Christ gave them Himself. This ‘exchange’ of gifts takes place

for us whenever we celebrate the Eucharist, by the glorious power of the Holy Spirit!

Throughout the holy Christmas season, God fills us with joy and hope! By celebrating Epiphany and

these wondrous gifts bestowed upon us by the Christ-child, may we, in-turn, use them to take a step

closer to the Kingdom of God, in unity with His one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church.

Susanna Kaup and Kathleen Nguyen

Religious Education Consultants

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January 2018

To celebrate Mary as Mother of God and our mother at the beginning of the new year means recalling a certainty that will

accompany our days: we are a people with a Mother; we are not orphans.

(Pope Francis, Homily, January 1, 2017)

Each year, January 1 marks the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. As Pope Francis shared, turning our gazes to Mary

as the new year begins fills our vision of the horizon in front of us with a model of perfect love. We see the example of faithful

love for God when we think of her “yes” in response to His call. We see the example of parental love in the mother who

tenderly nurtured her Son, walking alongside Him through His life and to His death. We see the example of selfless, humble love

in her willingness to be the instrument of bearing Salvation into the world. As we contemplate our plans and aspirations for the

new year, let us take inspiration from Mary!

We are always so excited to spread the great news of the amazing things that take place daily in our schools. We want everyone

to know that Catholic education offers rich and vibrant opportunities for students to learn and grow in a Christ centred

environment. We have launched a new hashtag, #ECSDfaithinspires, which beautifully portrays how our Catholic faith guides

every aspect of our schools as we live out our District vision to learn together, work together and pray together in answering the

call to a faith-filled life of service. We encourage all our staff, students, and ECSD families to use this new hashtag and help us

share the good news of how faith inspires our daily lives at Edmonton Catholic Schools!

We are so pleased with the participation in our Hour of Code Week last month. This week, which saw 25,804 of our students

engage in a variety of coding based activities, brought so much excitement and creativity into our classrooms. Special thanks to

our EmTech team for their drive and passion in ensuring that our students have the skills that they need to navigate our digital

world.

The month of January brings the end of the semester for our high schools. One of the enhanced services that we are pleased to

offer our students who will be writing Diploma Examinations is Diploma Prep courses. These courses provide an excellent

structure for students to review the content of their exam courses so that they can approach them with greater confidence. Visit

www.ecsd.net and click on the Diploma Prep banner for more information.

The new year brings much new information and opportunity for our students and families. This is always reflected on our

District website. Watch for our new Guide to Schools as well as information on registration for 2018-2019, Open Houses, and

our upcoming session on Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety from our Mental Health Caregiver series. The newest information is

always highlighted in the rotating banner at www.ecsd.net for your convenience.

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The Government of Alberta is seeking the input of Albertans as they begin to shape their upcoming provincial budget. You can

complete a brief online survey at https://www.alberta.ca/budget-consultations.aspx. This is an excellent opportunity for your

voice to be heard!

The week of January 18-25 is the Week of Prayer For Christian Unity. I will leave you with a thought from Pope Francis: “…unity

is achieved by journeying, to recall that when we journey together, that is, when we encounter each other… when we pray

together and collaborate together in proclaiming the Gospel and in the service of others, we are already united.” (Papal

Audience, 10/11/2016)

Many blessings as you begin the journey of a new year!

Sincerely, Joan Carr Superintendent

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Alberta Education invites you to play an importantrole in your child’s education.

By completing this survey, you are giving yourschool, your school authority and your provincialgovernment important information about the quality of education your child is receiving and helping to ensure they are being prepared for success.

When you fill out the attached Accountability Pillarsurvey, you’re adding your voice to the future ofeducation in your school and throughout Alberta.Results are used by schools, school authoritiesand government to see what’s working and whatneeds to be improved.

We all have a part to play in the important work of educating the next generation of Albertans.

Thank you for your participation.

David Eggen Minister of Education

Invest in the future.

If you have any questions, please contact: Reginia Yan, Alberta Education E: [email protected] T: (780) 427-6893 (toll-free access within Alberta by dialing 310-0000 first)

Please return your completed survey in the enclosed,

pre-paid envelope by February 23, 2018.

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A true picture of our success.Measuring the quality of your child’s education

We want to know that our children are receiving a quality education in a great school. Grades are important, but there’s more to it.

A great school and its staff help every child to make the most of their talents and abilities. Great schools are caring, secure and encourage parents to play a key role. It’s all about each student’s success.

While it’s easy to agree on such goals, how do we measure our progress toward them?

The Accountability Pillar is an innovative and straightforward way to measure our learning goals as schools, school authorities and as a provincial government.

Results are provided in a colour-coded and easy-to-read report so everyone in the community can review it. At a glance, it points out successes and areas of concern from both a local and provincial perspective.

The results report shows which measures have improved, remained consistent and which have declined. It allows everyone - parents, teachers, school authorities, students and the province - to celebrate successes and respond to challenges together.

The Accountability Pillar looks at:

• Survey results - every year between January and March we survey students, their parents and teachers to see how they perceive the quality of education they receive and take part in

• Student learning indicators such as dropout rates, high school completion rates and the number of students eligible to receive Rutherford Scholarships

• Student results from Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams

Details about the Accountability Pillar and how to obtain results are available online at http://www.education.alberta.ca/accountability

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Putting the Word of God into Practice – A Reflection In Archbishop Richard Smith’s Pastoral Letter: Living in the Word of God: A Call to the Clergy and the Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton, His Grace asks us to consider what it means to follow Jesus. Here, the question can be answered rather simply. It is a matter of listening and doing; an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ is one who first listens to his Word and then puts it into practice. Throughout the history of the Church, the Christian response to God’s love revealed in Christ has been threefold: worship, witness and service.

Worship “In all of Scripture, the words of Jesus likely most familiar to Catholics ears are these: “Do this in memory of me.” Spoken by the Lord at the Last Supper, these words have always been understood by the Church as his command to repeat in his memory what he did with his disciples the night prior to his crucifixion. This is why we gather for Sunday mass, the sacrament of the Eucharist, and why the Church insists that doing so is a sacred obligation. At mass, enabled by the Holy Spirit we offer our lives to God the Father, through Jesus his Son, as an act of joyful praise and heartfelt thanksgiving for God’s saving love” (Archbishop Richard Smith).

From our awareness of this wondrous gift that is the Eucharist, and of the Lord’s command that is celebrated in his memory: Do we consciously make the Eucharist the heart of our lives?

Witness “Saint John writes these beautiful words at the beginning of his first letter: ‘We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us — we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete’ (1 John 1:1-4). Here St. John is expressing what we know from experience to be true. When we have encountered Jesus Christ and been transformed by his mercy and love, we naturally want to tell others about it and invite them to be one with us in a community of joy” (Archbishop Richard Smith).

We give witness by making known to others what God has done for the world in Jesus Christ, and for each of us in our own individual lives. The most effective way we can put the Word of God into practice is by the way we live our lives: What message do we communicate to others by our way of living, patterns of thought and speech, and modes of behavior?

Service “On the night of the Last Supper, after Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he taught that by this action he was giving us an example to follow, and then spoke this command: ‘I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another’ (John 13:34-35). Putting the Word of God into practice means serving our brothers and sisters in love. To love as Jesus loved means that we make sacrifices daily for the good of the other” (Archbishop Richard Smith).

We serve others by using God’s gifts according to his purpose and in keeping with our identity as disciples of Jesus Christ. We consider: What use do I make of time? Do I set aside time for prayer, for Sunday mass, for the enjoyment of family? Am I able to dedicate some time to volunteer in the parish, our schools, hospitals or charitable organizations? The call to give of ourselves relates not just to the direct support of our parishes and Catholic organizations, it pertains also to the embrace of our baptismal call to be missionary disciples. Each of us is sent into the world in service so that it be transformed with the power of the Gospel of our Lord. ~Sandra Talarico, Religious Education Consultant

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Get your tickets for the…

St. Charles

Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction

Saturday, January 27th, 2018 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

(St. Charles Activity Centre 17511 – 112 Street) - Silent Auction will run 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Dinner to start at 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $10 per person or… $5 for children 12 years & younger - Tickets sold individually (by table number), to a

maximum of 8 per table Only 200 tickets/25 tables available for purchase.

Purchase your tickets after all weekend masses December 16/17 in time for Christmas giving. Tickets also available from the Parish office

during business hours.

Drop off of Silent Auction items* for this great family event will commence in January, 2018

*Donations of BRAND NEW ITEMS ONLY will be accepted. Your donation is eligible for a tax receipt for the value of the winning bid. Be sure to complete the bid sheet detail form (available on our

website, or when dropping off items) with your name & item*

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Su n day M on day Tu e s day We dn e s day Th u rs day Fr iday Satu r day

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

Classes Resume

CTBS for Gr. 6 (Jan. 8—19)

9 Gr. 6 Fieldtrip to

Telus World of Science

10

11 12 13

14 Deadline for

Ordering SAC Hot Lunch

15 16 17

6:30 p.m. School Council Mtg.

18 Junior

Achievement Day (Gr. 3—6 Students)

19 Gr. 5 Immunization

(Round 2)

SAC Hot Lunch

20

21 22 23 Gr. 2 Fieldtrip to

Telus World of Science (9:00—

2:00)

24

Early Learning Conference (no

school for kindergarten

students)

25 26 Gr. 5 Immuniza-tions (Round 2)

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Presentations to 5A and 5B

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Family Literacy Night 6:00 p.m. St. Lucy School

11750—162 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta

T5X 4L9 PHONE: 780 456 0053

FAX: 780 457 4361

EMAIL PRINCIPAL [email protected]

www.stlucy.ecsd.net

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St. Lucy Catholic

Elementary School

“Growing With God”

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