Now-December 20th
Pajama Drive
December 5
2:30pm Chess Club
December 6
NO Children's Mass
The Star Field Trip (Gr 3K-2 cold lunch only)
2:30pm Math Club
6:30pm Athletics Mtg
December 8
Mission Wear (uniform bottoms)
8am
Immaculate Conception Mass - Gr 3
Uniform Sale after Mass until 4:00pm
December 12
2:30pm Chess Club
December 13
7:45am Birthday Blessing Mass (Dec/June) - Gr 2
December 15
Spirit Wear (non-uniform bottoms)
December 16-17
December 19
6:30pm Christmas Concert (Gr 3K-8)
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Parish Connection
Monday, 4th
Tuesday, 5th
6:30-8:30pm
Alpha at Queen of Apostles
Wednesday, 6th
NO 7:45am Mass
6:30-8:30pm 9th/10th Gr Confirmation Session
Thursday, 7th
9:30-11:30am
Alpha at St. Anthony
Friday, 8th
8am & 7pm
Immaculate Conception Mass
Saturday, 9th
9-11am Lessons and Carols Rehearsal - All Choirs
Sunday, 10th
10:15-11:45am O Come Little Children
RSVP
4-6pm Lessons and Carols Concert
Monday, 11th
Tuesday, 12th
6:30-8:30pm
Alpha at Queen of Apostles
Wednesday, 13th
7-8pm Communal Reconciliation at St. Anthony
Thursday, 14th
9:30-11:30pm
Alpha at St. Anthony
Saturday, 16th
Pewaukee Food Pantry
10-11am Communal Reconciliation at Queen of Apostles
Sunday, 17th
Pewaukee Food Pantry
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Did you know?
 The Feast Day of Saint Nicholas is this Wednesday, December 6th. His charity to the poor is still commemorated by those who follow the tradition of stuffing a boot or stocking with gifts. "Santa Claus" comes from the Dutch form of his name, "Sinterklaas." Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants.
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 O Come Little Children will be on Sunday, December 10th from 10:15-11:45am in the Parish Life Center (PLC - school cafeteria). We hope you can join us for this fun-filled tradition of singing Christmas carols, gathering to make a craft as a family, decorating cookies, and hearing the Christmas story.
Breakfast will be served as we celebrate this Holy Season with friends both old and new. All ages are welcome!
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Much more information about things going on in our parish and Lifelong Faith Formation department can be found in our
CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER 11/30. If you would like to be added to this list to receive this twice-monthly newsletter, email
Angie.
Parents, Al McCauley is the speaker tonight, all are welcome to join us in the PLC at 6:25.
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 Pause with other women as we begin the season of Advent. Through prayer, story and reflection, prepare to walk through December with the Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy that Jesus intends for us! Let this advent reflection help you grow closer to our Lord and Savior, His mother Mary and to each other while filling your heart and spirit with the true meaning of Christmas.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathie Amidei, Angie Flanagan and Becky Kohl
*Childcare available for morning
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7th and 8th grade mission trip is early evening of July 24-late evening of July 26
We'd like to extend a special invitation to consider participating in this incredible experience with our youth. Many adults who have done so told us this was the best thing they did with their children. Find more information on the
Mission Trip Webpage.
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 Communal Reconciliation
December 13th, 7pm St. Anthony
December 16th, 10am Queen of Apostles
School Christmas Concert
December 19th, 6:30pm
Reconciliation - Saturdays, 4pm
Reconciliation Chapel -
December 11, 4pm and December 18th, 12pm
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Please note there is only one Mass (9am) on 12/24 to fulfill your Sunday obligation.
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WE WANT YOU TO BE INCLUDED!
Schedule Your Photo Session for our Parish Directory!
January 11-14,
April 19-24, or
April 26-30
Weekdays 1-8pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm, and Sundays 9am-4pm.
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From the Desk of Ellen Knippel, Principal
Dear Parents,
Happy First Sunday of Advent! We began our day today with lighting our Advent Wreath (Thanks to the 7th grade for leading us in prayer, and 1st grade for leading us in song). This is my most favorite time of year! The excitement is in the air - everywhere!
Our school Christmas tree is up (although very bare at the moment) and by the end of the week the temperatures will dip! As the weeks before Christmas drag on, the air will crackle with anticipation!
I have heard many stories about the "Elf on the Shelf" and the mischief he/she is making in some of our homes! Even more important, I am hearing stories about the beautiful Nativity sets you have in your homes. Help us to keep the CHRIST in Christmas! Ask your child daily how they experience Christ in their lives that day.
Finally, last week we had a wonderful opportunity to attend the movie
Wonder. This movie was exceptionally well done and really brought to life the book that we shared 2 years ago. Once again we remind students, when given the choice between being Right or being Kind - choose Kind!
A Blessed Advent to all!
Mrs. Knippel
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MUD! It's Time for Snow Gear!
M
uddy shoes are becoming a problem in school. Please send in full winter gear (boots, hats, mittens, scarves, and snow pants) in a separate bag every day starting now. Snow pants keep the mud off too - and your child will be prepared when the arctic winds start to blow!
School Tree of Kindness
Please be sure to send any acts of kindness you have seen your child perform during Advent (a simple email to Bonita or Mrs. Knippel) and we will be sure they get put onto the school Tree of Kindness.
Mission Wear Day, December 8th
The Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass will be at 8am on Friday, December 8th. Students should wear their Mission Wear shirts with uniform bottoms. A 7pm Mass is also offered for this Holy Day of Obligation.
School Uniform Sale, December 8th
After Mass, until 4:00pm, SAH
Can you help with set-up the day before or take-down the day of?
Sign up here.
Culver's Night!, December 13th
 Dine at Culver's on Grandview Blvd. between 5-8 pm on Wednesday, December 13th, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to our school!
Birthday Blessing Mass, December 13th
At the 7:45am Mass, students with December and June birthdays will process in with Fr. Tony and be
 called forth and blessed after communion. Students receiving the birthday blessing may "dress up" on this day (no jeans, shorts, or sweat pants please!).
Pajama Drive, Now-December 20th
 Our Student Government is organizing a pajama drive this holiday season! The pajamas will benefit children living in shelters. Please bring in a new pair of pajamas of any size by December 20th!
For every pair of pajamas we collect prior to December 13th, Scholastic will donate a book to give to children in need of a warm and reassuring bedtime.
If we collect 75 pajamas, we will have an all school pajama day before break!
Emergency Help Needed
St. Hyacinth food pantry did not receive their shipment of protein for December. They are in desperate need of tuna. Any donations of tuna would be greatly appreciated! Send them in to us and we will get them to St. Hyacinth.
Spirit Wear, December 15th
Students may wear spirit wear tops with non-uniform bottoms on this day. If spirit wear is not worn, then uniforms should be worn.
Mass Greeters Gr 1, December 16th-17th
Gr 1 volunteers will wear their uniforms and be Mass greeters.
Sign Up
Readers for 5pm Christmas Eve Mass
We are in need of 2 readers for the Christmas Eve Mass in the Church proper. If your family is attending this Mass and your child(ren) would like to read, please call Mrs. Knippel.
Hot Summer Slice
 Please help us make Hot Summer Slice 2018 even better! Take a few minutes to complete our
2017 Hot Summer Slice survey. Let us know what a great time you had, what went well, what you'd like to see improved/changed and if you didn't attend, is there a reason we should consider in planning for next year. Your feedback is important to us and the success of this event. Thank you!
Chess Club Winter 2018
 Grades K-8 are invited to join Chess Club here at our school. The Winter session will be Tuesdays, January 23rd through March 20th (9 classes) from 2:25-3:25pm. No experience necessary. Register by January 13th for early bird price of $105.
Details and how to register.
Let's Build It Robotics Winter 2018
Grades 1-6 are invited to design and build their own robots at our school. The Winter session will be Mondays, January 22nd through March 19th (9 classes) from 2:25-3:25pm. No experience necessary. Register by January 12th for the early bird price of $130.50.
Details and how to register.
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Middle School Altar Servers
Children's Liturgy of the Word
We need adults and middle schoolers to help with the Children's Liturgy during the 9am Sunday Masses.
Sign Up
Giving Tree, Now - December 10th
The Giving Tree will be in the Gathering Space of church staring December 2nd. New and unwrapped items should be brought in prior to December 10th. If you didn't get a chance to take an ornament this weekend, let us know and we will be sure your child gets one. If you're donating gift
 cards, please patronize the Scrip table.
St. Dismas Jail Ministry Winter Outwear Drive,
Now - December 10th
Warm outerwear is needed to help individuals released from Jail during the winter months. Men's size Large, XL and XXL and Women's L and XL are the greatest need. Place gently used or new coats on the rack in the Gathering Space of church. Gloves, hats and scarves would also be appreciated.
Peru Mother's Day Jewelry Project
Old jewelry is needed. A group of women will use it to turn it into new jewelry to give to mothers of our sister parish in Peru. Drop jewelry off in the Gathering Space or parish office. If you wish to help with this project, contact
Maureen in the parish office. No experience necessary!
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Read the labels at each
purchase! Manufacturing processes change!
 Avoid items with allergy and ingredient alerts such as: "May Contain Peanut or Tree Nuts" "Processed on shared equipment with Peanuts or Tree Nuts" "Manufactured in a plant with Peanut or Tree Nuts" "Contains Peanut or Tree Nut Ingredients" Your diligence is keeping an allergic child safe at school. Suggested Snack List
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Our Girl Scouts went caroling at Legacy Assisted Living in Pewaukee and spread Christmas cheer among the residents.
3K kiddos spend time in imaginary play with their nativity.
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Prayer
St. Nicholas was known for his abundant generosity to the poor; pray for an end to poverty. Remind us that what we do to the least ones, we do to You.
Thank You
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A huge thank you to the Wimmer family and the 8th grade boys for raking an elderly couple's lawn on Thanksgiving weekend. The wife came in today with tears in her eyes expressing their joy in realizing "with everything that's going on in the world today, there are still good kids out there!" Thank you for representing our school so well!
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 Plan ahead and
order your scrip today!
We carry smaller denomination Scrip Cards for the holidays! These include $5 Starbucks & Panera and $10 Amazon & Walmart!
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2017 - 2018 St. Anthony on the Lake 34th Annual Basketball Tournament
5th & 6th Girls & Boys: February 18th - 25th
7th & 8th Girls & Boys: January 22nd - 28th
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Many Blessings as we begin Advent!
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