St. Anthony on the Lake Weekly
"Let your words teach and your actions speak." ~ St. Anthony
W280N2101 Prospect Ave,
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone:
262-691-0460
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.
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February 12
2:30pm Robotics (Sci Lab)
6:30pm School Committee
February 13
Valentine's Out of Uniform Day
2:30pm Chess Club (SAH)
February 14
8am Ash Wednesday
Mass (with students) - Gr 8
7pm Ash Wednesday Mass
February 15
3-7pm Parent Teacher Conferences
February 16
NO SCHOOL - Faculty In-Service Day
February 19
2:30pm Robotics (Sci Lab)
February 20
Box Tops Contest Ends
2:30pm Chess Club (SAH)
February 21
Country Springs Payment Due
7:45am Birthday Blessing Mass - Gr 1
2:30pm Math Club
February 24-25
Gr 7 Mass Greeters
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Parish Connection
FEBRUARY
Monday, 12th
6:30-8:30pm Common Leadership
Tuesday, 13th
Wednesday, 14th
8am
Ash Wednesday Mass
7pm
Ash Wednesday Mass
Thursday, 15th
9:15-11:15am
Alpha at Queen of Apostles
Friday, 16th
Saturday, 17th
Pewaukee Food Pantry
Sunday, 18th
Pewaukee Food Pantry
La Petite/Family Program
Monday, 19th
5:30-7:30pm Family Program
6:30-8pm Finance Council
Tuesday, 20th
Wednesday, 21st
6:30-8:30pm 11th Gr Confirmation Session
6:30-8:30pm
Alpha at St. Anthony
Thursday, 22nd
9:15-11:15am
Alpha at Queen of Apostles
Friday, 23rd
Saturday, 24th
Sunday, 25th
St Vincent de Paul Meal Program
Monday, 26th
6-8pm Pastoral Council
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Did you know?
"The popular customs of showing love and affection on St. Valentine's Day is almost a coincidence with the feast day of the saint: During the Medieval Age, a common belief in England and France was that birds began to pair on Feb.14, "half-way through the second month of the year." Chaucer wrote in his "Parliament of Foules" (in Old English): "For this was on Seynt Valentyne's day, When every foul cometh ther to choose his mate." For this reason, the day was dedicated to "lovers" and prompted the sending of letters, gifts, or other signs of affection."
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The 2018 "Persevering Through the Storm" Men of Christ Conference will be on March 10, 2018. This is a Catholic conference for men of all ages.
"In the world, you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33
Optional Mass at 7:00 A.M.
Closing Mass at 4:00 P.M. with Archbishop Listecki.
Fathers, bring your sons! Age-appropriate sessions for boys 8th grade and below, as well as high-school age young men.
Men from our school and parish community attend every year with enthusiasm!
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Speaker next week Monday will be Al McCauley. Also next week are the Middle School sessions from Your Choice. See below for more details and plan to attend with your middle school child.
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Memory Books
Orders for memory books (yearbooks) are due by March 8. If you need another order form, please contact the school office.
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School Start 2018
We have been receiving inquiries regarding the start date for next year. We have to wait until Kettle Moraine, Waukesha, and Pewaukee set their calendars before we can develop ours.
We plan to have our calendar finalized by May 1. Typically, school starts sometime during the last two weeks of August. Please keep those weeks free from vacations.
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The Middle School Youth Ministry office is offering a special program on February 18 from 11:00am to noon, or February 19, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. All Middle school youth and their parents are invited to a presentation by Melanie from Your Choice to Live. This is just one response from our parish to the opioid crisis in Waukesha County.
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Annual Country Springs Family Fun Event
March 2nd, 10am-3pm
St. Anthony does not have school this day! Come join others from our school community at the Country Springs Waterpark! All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not sponsored by the school, and is organized by a school family.
$12.00 per person;
$6.50 per pizza meal
(optional).
Meal includes cheese pizza slice, chips & beverage - served at NOON!!
Payment must be received by Katie Oberfoell by Wednesday, February 21st! More information and payment form can be found at the bottom of the newsletter, or at this link:
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Grades 6-8 are welcome!
February 21, 6:15-8pm
Please RSVP to Ann Fons if you plan to attend. |
 
Attention 4th-7th Grade Girls
The event is free of charge!
Register
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7th and 8th grade mission trip is early evening of July 24-late evening of July 26
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From the Desk of Ellen Knippel, Principal
Dear Parents,
As Lent begins on Wednesday, Feb.14th, we invite all parents to join us for 8:00am Mass. Lent is a very important time for conversion of spirit. Here at St. Anthony on the Lake, our students will have an opportunity to implement the three practices specific to Lent: Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting.
Children are never too young to begin these practices. Each teacher will find age-appropriate ways for their students to participate in these practices. Be sure to ask your child what ways this is happening in their classroom.
As a school, we will be praying the Stations of the Cross on Mondays at 1:30pm (all are welcome to join us) and doing various collections throughout the Lenten season.
Finally, our Tree of Good Deeds has been emptied and we will fill it once again! Please let me know if deeds have been done at home, and we will gladly add them to our tree!
As a reminder: since Valentine's Day falls on Ash Wednesday, our Valentine celebrations will be held on Tues., Feb 13 - which is also the last dress-down day until after Easter.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences, February 15th
The last Parent/Teacher conferences will be 3-7pm on February 15th. Students in grades 1-5 should have received their scheduled time. Middle school is first come/first serve. Kindergarten is by request.
Out of Uniform Day, February 13th
Students can dress out of uniform in celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
Fat Tuesday Celebration, February 13th
This is a favorite of the younger grades! Celebrate Fat Tuesday in the PLC (school
NO SCHOOL, February 16th
There will be no school next Friday. Faculty have an in-service day.
Box Tops Ice Cream Contest and Free Wave Tickets, Now-February 20th
Ice cream contest and free Wave ticket information can be found in the
"Support" section of this newsletter.
Birthday Blessing Mass, February 21st
At the 7:45am Mass, students with February
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!)
Gr 7 Mass Greeters, February 24th-25th
7th graders and their parents will volunteer to be Mass greeters on February 24th and 25th. Students should wear uniforms.
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Middle School Altar Servers
Middle School Helpers Needed
Our Fat Tuesday Celebration is February 13th.
Please sign up to run a game or help. Your energy and presence make this a fun event. Talk to your friends and create a game together. You could also sign up to help and be at the photo booth, craft table, or other station. Mostly needed from 5:15 (set-up game to be ready) -6:15, but hope you stay for dinner and family prayer activity, until 7:15.
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
Family Promise
Interested in serving the homeless in our Waukesha County community?
Our week to serve is February 18-25, and we need food donations and volunteers for shifts beginning at 5pm each night for the week.
Sign up
to serve or bring food. Contact Terri with questions.
Pizza with a Purpose, February 24th
Join us after 5pm Mass for a pizza dinner, followed by seasonal craft projects for Interfaith Senior Programs of Waukesha County. Donations of thin gripper socks are also needed (Medline from Amazon are recommended). All ages are welcome! This is a great event for the entire family.
Lenten Collection
We are collecting the following hygiene items:
soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, wash cloths, toothbrushes, small tissues, hand/body lotion, and hand sanitizer.
Thank you for reaching out! We appreciate all the support from St Anthony on the Lake parish and school.
Items can be travel or regular size. Travel size items will go to St. Ben's Homeless Shower Program and regular size go to the House of Peace's emergency hygiene pantry for families and individuals at risk of becoming homeless.
Through March 5th, your child can bring in any of the items and drop them off in the respective boxes outside of the science lab or with their classroom teachers. If you are unable to make it to a store, we will also accept cash donations that will be used to purchase the remaining items.
The Capuchin Friars work to prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world through their attention to the basic spiritual and human needs of those around them, especially the poor and disenfranchised. We thank you for your donations and dedication to service.
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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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First graders performed for our parish's Young at Heart Valentine's Day party last Thursday. In the picture above, they are practicing for their performance. They sang "Skidamarink" and "Hello Everybody".
3K practiced their tooth brushing skills on "Lillie the Ladybug" last Wednesday. Thank you Dr. Connor for teaching them about dental health.
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Prayer
Pray that the love we have for God and neighbor is sacrificial, self-less and unconditional.
Thank You!
Thank you to all who supported our parish's Faith Formation programs by attending the Gala on Saturday!
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Box Tops Contest!!
Now - Feb. 20th
The class that brings in the most box tops per student will win an ice cream party! In addition, any student who submits at least 10 box tops will win a FREE ticket to one of these
Milwaukee Wave soccer games!
When you submit them please include all of your children's names and grades so they can get their free ticket!
Box Tops do expire so turn them in now! Use the
collection sheets or put them in a little baggie. It is helpful to have the expiration date showing and trimmed around the perforated edges. No staples.
Look for box tops on cereal boxes, frozen goods, diapers, snacks, juice, meals, jellies, baking, paper products, disposable tableware, refrigerated & dairy, storage bags, and office & school supplies. They are in more places than you think. Check out
this complete list.
Ask Grandparents, family, and friends to help as well! Contact
Julie Goyette
with questions,
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Basketball
St. Anthony on the Lake 34th Annual Basketball Tournament
5th & 6th Girls & Boys: February 18th - 25th
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Hi Everyone! It's that time again - where we are trying to get teams together for the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation Team Challenge! We are reaching out for both adult and kids teams.
Many of you have participated in the past - and we are so grateful. Please see the information below. Typically friends from school put teams together by grade - and Elite does a special kids-specific "Team Challenge".
Based on feedback from last year the activities are going to be more organized and competitive. Check out the link below to register your team! Feel free to
invite more people to round-out your team.
BRPF Team Challenge
What is it?
A round-robin event of sports-related games and challenges where you compete against other kid's teams, rack up points, and see who wins! But most of all - have fun!
When?
Friday, March 2nd 5:30pm-8pm
5:30pm Registration
Games/Competition 6-8pm
Awards, Pizza, Beverages 8pm
Cost
4 Person Kids Team (ages 9-13) - $140
-includes special dry-fit T-shirts, pizza and beverages
5 Person Adult Team - $500
-includes special dry-fit T-shirts, pizza and adult beverages
**If you are going to drive your kids to the event - consider signing up for a team
Registration
Where?
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Submit a question for the panel in the box in the Gathering Space, or
submit online.
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Newsletter Submissons
Submissions due Friday for inclusion in the following Monday's newsletter
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