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Back to the Future
Thirty years ago this Wednesday, October 21, was the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown flew into the future. This silly movie and sequels kept people laughing as the wiry haired "Doc" and the cute Michael J. Fox traveled into the past by accident and into the future to right history. I can't remember the movies much other than the hero was a guitar playing high school kid, the Delorean was cool, and neither the past nor the future were outside of their control. We know that this notion of time travel is made for movies. Doc and McFly could travel in time but the rest of us stay put. In fact, we are encouraged not to dwell in the past or to live for the future; ours is the present. Many of us have learned and believe we make our destiny by what we do today. It all makes sense, and is real, but the movie's anniversary reminds me that there is something beautiful about not being too bound by the restraints of time. I find great joy in looking back to bear witness to those who have come before me, to honor the legacy of parents and grandparents, elders and saints; I also enjoy dreaming about a future I can't see nor will likely experience. I won't get in a Delorean and land in the future, but I believe that we are part of how that future will unfold. It's why I am excited about our Accreditation process and our self-study year. As a community, we are being asked to look at our past as we move into the future. From our mission statement and founding documents of the Dominicans, we are challenged to reflect on what we do well and what we need to change. Our self-study allows us to honor those who built this school by considering how we live those ideals today and how we can better do so in the future. You have a chance to join us on this journey by attending the Stakeholder's Evening on Tuesday, the 27th. Your perspective on how St Pat's is living our mission today is vital to us. Together, we will plan for the future that is not yet known. We will be in the gym starting at 6:30 pm. I hope you will join us. We have much to be grateful for, not the least those who have come before us. Our future is bright and full of promise. Today is what we have, and it is full of God's grace.
peace,
Chris
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Upcoming Events
October 21: Kitchen In-service, No Hot Lunch October 22: Rosary and Living Rosary October 27: Accreditation Stakeholder's Meeting, 6 PM October 29: All School Mass, All Saints' and All Souls' October 30: Black and Orange Free Dress, Swing Dance Event November 6: Veterans' Day Assembly
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Annual Fund 16
Phone-a-thon: We will be calling school families this week if we haven't heard from you regarding a pledge or gift to the Annual Fund. Please make your pledge or gift today!
We are thankful for the strong support of Annual Fund 16 so far. In pledges and gifts, we have over $106,000 toward our goal of $150,000. If you haven't pledged or donated, please take a moment to do so today. We will need everyone's participation to reach our goal! For more information, click here for the video and click here to learn more about Annual Fund on our website. Don't forget to pledge or donate by October 31! Thank you.
Click Here To Make A Donation
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SPPA
We are thankful for another successful and fun Harvest Festival. Chairs Claire and Margaret did a wonderful job, along with many parent volunteers.
Our events are stronger when we have good volunteer participation. If you haven't already signed up to volunteer, please click the link below.
We hope you plan to join us for our next SPPA meeting tomorrow night, 10/20 at 7 PM in the Library!
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Accreditation Stakeholders' Meeting
Community members, parishioners and parents are welcome to join us for a Stakeholders' Meeting as we begin our Self-Study Year in the school's accreditation cycle. The meeting will be held on October 27 from 6-8 PM in the Gym.
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Veterans' Day Assembly
Veterans' Day Assembly
November 6, 2015 at 1:40 in the Gym
Calling all Veterans, Reservists, and Active Duty Service Members in the St. Patrick Catholic Church and School community. You are cordially invited to be a part of our annual celebration and recognition of those who have served, or are currently serving our country in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Please join us for a celebration of your service to our nation! As part of our Veterans' Day Assembly, we want to recognize any relatives of St. Patrick Catholic School students, staff, or faculty who are veterans. We sincerely look forward to an assembly that instills in our students a true appreciation of the dedication and sacrifice our veterans have made for our country and for each of us. At our assembly, we will introduce all honored veterans and their St. Patrick School family members. If there is someone you would like to have recognized, please follow Veterans' Day Form and complete it by Tuesday, November 3, 2015. In addition, we are offering an opportunity to recognize a veteran who isn't present at the assembly, called "Stand Up For a Veteran". Parents, please watch for the yellow card coming home with your student. If you would like a military family member (living or deceased) honored during our upcoming Veteran's Day Assembly please complete it and have your student bring it back to school on Friday. During the program all students with these cards will be asked to stand for a special presentation.
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Community Ministry
Question of the Week:
"How did Mary encourage and lift up Jesus and his first followers?"
Please join St. Patrick School for these gatherings for prayer: - The Living Rosary with PreK-5th gr., Thurs. Oct. 22 8:45 AM - All School Mass in anticipation of All Saints/All Souls, Thursday October 29, 8:45 We invite you to pray the rosary at home as we are praying at school in our classrooms. October is the Month of the Rosary!
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Support the Deanery Band
Do you like Swing Dancing, or would you like to learn? Come to the first annual Bellarmine Fall Swing Dance on Friday, October 30th in the St. Pat's gym. From 5:00-6:00 p.m. there will be group swing lessons provided by instructors from the Studio 6 Ballroom followed by a two hour dance with music provided by the Bellarmine Jazz Ensemble. Cost is $10 per person which gets you into the dance and the lesson. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds go to funding band scholarships for 4th-8th grade band members in the Pierce County Deanery Band Program. The dance is for all ages, so invite your friends and family. Come make this a fun and memorable night!
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Wreath Sale
St. Pat's Annual Wreath Sale is underway!
Orders must be turned in by November 13th.
Get a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card
with every wreath you sell.
Order forms will be out this week!
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CYO
Basketball
Practices should be starting in the next few weeks. Please let the athletic director know if you have not been notified of when your son or daughter will be practicing. We will have more information in the following weeks. Good luck players and coaches!
Matt Smith: Cyoathletics@saintpats.org
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Parent Education
Sticks and Stones - a bullying presentation for parents
By Parent Educator Emily McMason
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 PM
At St. Charles Borromeo
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Lost and Found
Lost and Found will be cleared on October 26. Please retrieve your items before then. Also, please remember to mark your child's name on their clothing and lunchbox.
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Box Tops
We will be submitting Box Tops soon. Please send your Box Tops to school by Tuesday, October 26th, to be included in this submission. Thank you for your support!
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From the Parish
Youth Group
NO JUNIOR HIGH CRUISE. Instead, we will go Bowling at CHALET Bowl on Proctor October 25th from 4-5:30 PM during our normal Youth Group time. Bring money for snacks. Contact Joe and Anna to let us know you are coming so we can reserve enough lanes.
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