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Pentecost Sunday - What's in your wallet?
Dear Families,
I read an article recently on credit card use, specifically ways to protect oneself from identity theft and overbearing debt. The simplest recommendation was to clean out your wallet, and I instantly thought of the Samuel L. Jackson commercial where he asks, "What's in your wallet?" So, I decided to take a look.
Besides my driver's license, American Express, and Visa, I found I had missed a dentist appointment, am driving with an expired insurance card, need to schedule a CPR and First Aid class, and am no longer a certified scuba diver! There is a faded picture of my wife and kids that I was thankful to find. I was happy to see that I have SCRIP for Safeway, but was not so happy when I found a gift card that should have been used by May 1 (2013!!). I have $7 of fairly wrinkled bills and two business cards, one from a gastroenterologist and one from a chiropractor-neither do I plan to call. I suspect that if anyone found my wallet and wanted to steal my identity, they would look for another person to be.
We carry lots of things in our lives, sometimes stuffing things down so far down that we forget they are important or even there; other times, we hang on to things that we should have thrown away long ago. We have regrets we won't let go of and angers that are stuffed like wrinkled dollar bills. I wish some of the hurts would have expiration dates (like my gift card), but somehow they get hauled around well past the time we could redeem those relationships ourselves.
Today, on Pentecost Sunday, I am reminded that no matter what I worry about, fear, or can't seem to let go of, God has breathed his Spirit into me. God's spirit carries me even when I carry too much. Jesus is faithful to his promise to always be our advocate, to gently walk with us when we are burdened.
I need to trust Him as much as I need to do a little personal Spring cleaning-starting with my wallet. I pray the same for you.
peace,
Chris
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Upcoming Events
May 18: ASB Elections
May 19: All School Mass - Holy Spirit Accreditation State of the Study, Art House Cafe Painting and Wine.
May 26: Primary/Intermediate Mass
May 27-30: No School, Memorial Day
Mother Son Climbing 5/14
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Spring Musical
Saint Patrick School Drama Dept
presents their Spring Musical
BUGSY MALONE!
Dozens of Saint Pat's student actors and crew members, led by a team of adult designers and Bellarmine Drama Student Interns, have combined forces to present the fantastically-fun, approved-for-all-ages musical BUGSY MALONE for three performances only: May 20 and 21 at 7 pm; May 22 at 2 pm.
All performances will take place at Bellarmine Preparatory School (McAstocker Theatre)
IT'S A COSTUME PARTY!
All audience members - young AND old - are invited to come dressed as Wise Guys and Flappers and share in the fun of BUGSY MALONE, the hilarious spoof of 1920s Prohibition-era speakeasies and gangsters. (All violin cases will be inspected at the door.)
Based on the 1976 film starring the very young Scott Baio and Jodie Foster, with music written by Paul Williams of The Muppet Movie fame, two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920's rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the "splurge" gun and now Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight, when he becomes the last chance that Fat Sam's gang has of surviving. But all Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love Blousey, and that just ain't in the cards for our hero.
May 20-22, 2016
McAstocker Theater
Bellarmine Preparatory School
2300 S Washington
Tacoma, WA 98405
Friday & Saturday 7 pm | Sunday 2 pm
$10 Students (K and up)
FREE Pre-K and younger (lap seating only)
Tickets purchased at the door (Cash or check only):
$15 Adults
$12 Students
ALL SEATS ARE ASSIGNED. Purchase in advance for best seat selection.
The Box Office will open one hour prior to all performances for tickets sales at the door.
Seating will begin 30 minutes before the show.
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Congratulations to the Choir!
Congratulations to the members of the Saint Patrick Catholic School Choir who recently participated in the Commencement Bay Regional Middle School and High School Choral Festival.
The Choir received the highest possible rating of "Superior" from all judges, and received several ovations from the audience throughout their program, including the only standing ovation of the morning. An excellent job on a distinguished program by all of our singers! Enjoy a few of their pieces by clicking the link below.
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Community Ministry
The Question of the Week is:
"Which of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit do I most need in my life?"
Join us for All School Mass on May 19 at 8:45 am.
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Painting Night
Join us for a night of painting and wine on May 19 at 6:30 PM at the Art House Cafe.
You will enjoy some adult time and paint the fun floral artwork in the photo at right. Bring a friend! There are only 7 spots left!
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End of the Year Movie
What are you doing on the last day of school? St. Pat's is taking over the Blue Mouse Theater on June 16 for a 1:30 PM showtime of Zootopia. Please join us for a fun way to kick off the summer!
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Scrip
Final scrip standing orders for the 2015-16 school year will be distributed on Monday, June 13th. Changes are due no later than Tuesday, May 31st.
Help us maximize profits for the school and clear out the sales box . The full available inventory is available in the school office through June 10th. You can also find us at social hour after mass.
Don't forget to sign up for online purchases and buy scrip all summer for the 2016-17 school year - email us for more information!
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Vacation Bible School
The Mad Scientists are at it again. Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a collaboration between Saint Patrick Catholic Church and St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Send your Young Scientist in Training to SonSpark Labs VBS, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M., June 27 - July 1, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo. The parishes alternate the location of the program. The 2017 VBS program will be at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
How Do I Reserve A Seat at the Lab?
SonSparks Lab Needs You
The Mad Scientists need Scientist Assistants to asisst in the SonSpark Lab. Mad Scientists with labs full of Young Scientists in Training need Scientist Assistants- lots of them. Join the SonSpark Lab team and help us form Young Scientists in Training into future Mad Scientists.
If you are interested in serving as a Scientist Assistant (volunteering), complete the
Learn More
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CYO
Cross Country
Our Cross Country program will start in August before school gets underway. Our head coach is Megan Miller. Our lead running coaches are Isabella Webb for the Pre-K and kindergarten grades, Katie Ecklund for the 1st and 2nd grades, and Jeremy Krakosky for the 4th-6th grades.
We need a lead running coach for the 7th and 8th grade runners.
If you want to help out or take on the job of lead running coach for the 7th and 8th grade team, please contact our athletic director at cyoathletics@saintpats.org.
We will have more details in the Blarney over the last few weeks of school, but if you have questions, please contact the athletic director.
Basketball and Volleyball
We hope to have some summer training at St. Pat's. We are currently getting our schedule together and will let you know as soon as we have a plan.
We also encourage our athletes to participate in camps this summer. Bellarmine Prep High School has great sports camps. Please check them out on their website, bellarmineprep.org. If you need help finding other camps, please contact the athletic director.
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From the Lunchroom
If your child currently owes money for hot lunch, please send in your payment. We appreciate your help in clearing the books before the end of the school year.
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Commitment Hour Reporting
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We would like to thank the families that have submitted their commitment hours for the 2015/16 school year.
If you have not yet reported, or have more hours to add, please make sure to submit them using our online tracking form or by sending an email to: commitmenthours@saintpats.org
Statements will be mailed the first week of June to those families with a balance. Unfulfilled commitment hours will be assessed at $20 per hour, as stated in the Enrollment Agreement. Any questions please contact the school office. Thank you for helping to support the students and faculty of St. Pat's!
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Spring Cleaning
Double commitment hours! Saturday, May 28th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Help clean out the SPPA/REACH Closet
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Students of Interest
Congratulations to past students and current Bellarmine Prep Sophmore Discus throwers, Lizzie J., Ireland N.,
Isabella B. and Claudia M. on a successful track season.
Isabella and Lizzie recently earned 11th and 14th place, respectively, in league finals. Way to go girls!
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From the Parish
Three Cub Scouts from Pack 299 attended a special recognition Mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, On May 14, 2016 in honor of their achievement in receiving their Light of Christ religious emblems. Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo presided over the celebration. This year twelve of the twenty-five recipients who earned the Light of Christ emblem in the Archdiocese of Seattle are from Pack 299 sponsored by Saint Patrick Catholic Church!
Saint Patrick Youth group meets every other Sunday from 4-5:30 PM in the Parish Center. We have fun, great fellowship, games, food, and grow in our faith. Come every time we meet or whenever you can make it. Bring a friend and join us.
Click here for more Parish News
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The mission of St. Patrick Catholic School is to nurture in its students an abiding Catholic faith while pursuing academic excellence and modeling honesty, respect, and service as dynamic members of our world community.
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St. Patrick Catholic School | 1112 N G Street, Tacoma WA 98403 | 253-272-2297
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