"Faithfulness in little things is a big thing." - Saint John Chrysostom
A master gave money to three servants to invest. The two who were given the most money turned a profit and were rewarded. The third, who was given less money, turned no profit. So the master said to the servants, "Now, take the money away from him and...throw him outside in the darkness."- Matthew 25-28, 30
A little girl returned home after visiting the family of a classmate who had died suddenly. Her father was annoyed, saying, "Why did you go over there at this time?" The child said, "To console her mother." Her father said, "But what could you do?" "Nothing," said the child, "so I sat in her lap and cried with her."
The stories invite us to ask ourselves, "to what extent do we end up doing next to nothing to advance God's Kingdom because we feel we can do so little?"
Monday of this week, I had the privilege of subbing a senior government class (Scott was amazed at my offer!) The class was talking about the Constitution and I was able to bring in a couple of articles to discuss with the students. It was an engaging discussion and a great experience with the students. It reminded me of why I love educating students (and how sometimes I really miss the classroom). We all have to take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with in life.
Life will pass you by before you know it, so don't be a "Do Nothing!" Always work hard, always treat people with respect, always be advancing, always be faithful, and always LOVE!
Saint Joseph our guide and guardian - Pray for us
Live Jesus in our hearts - Forever
Yours in faith,
Clay Jones
Upcoming Events:
Friday, October 19th: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Monday, October 23rd: 8th Grade Art Field Trip
Tuesday, October 24th: Morning Mass - wear best dress!
Wednesday, October 25th @
8am: Coffee with the Principal
Friday, October 27th-28th: Volleyball State Tournament
The Saint Joseph American Red Cross
BloodDrive is fast approaching! The Bloodmobile will be on the high school's campus on
Wednesday, November 1st from
8AM until 12PM.
If you are interested in signing up to donate
blood or would like to learn more information, please call Scott in the office at
801-394-1515 ext 01, or you may sign up online: go to
http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp, type in zip code "84401," then scroll down to the
November 1st Saint Joseph Blood Drive, and select a time!
This is also a reminder that only students 16 and older may donate along with the proper parental consent form (see attached or visit the office to pick up a copy). Students can bring their consent forms on the day of donation. Parents and other school supporters are welcome to donate as well! Spots are limited, so sign up today!
The annual Greenery Fundraiser is officially under way! Attached is the flier with all the current product information along with the prices. The last day to order is Friday, October 27th for guaranteed delivery before Thanksgiving. We have three easy ways for you to place an order:
Go directly to our website at http://sffsalestrack.com/JPA2017Greenery and order from there. **Please note, it will not let you pay directly on the site, please take a check to either the High School or the Elementary School ** Please make the check payable to SJPA**
You can pick up color brochures and order forms at either campus at the front desk.
You can call or email Christa Windsor at 801-721-0429 or [email protected]and she will be happy to place your order or answer any questions you have.
Delivery will be just before the Thanksgiving break, and we will arrange for delivery or pick-up at either campus. You can also do the direct delivery product option, which will deliver the beautiful greenery right to the doorstep of your family and friends, a GREAT gift idea. **Please note, the direct delivery items will be delivered within the first two weeks after Thanksgiving directly from Sherwood Forest Farms**
Next SJPA Meeting - Tuesday, November 14, 6:00 PM - Note Earlier Time!
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 14,at 6:00 pm in the Fine Arts Building Conference Room. After the meeting we will clean and organize the kitchen in the Fine Arts Building (an annual SJPA beginning of the school year tradition!).
Can't make the meetings but would like to be involved with SJPA activities?? Please send your contact information to Suzie Leland at [email protected].
To order Jayhawk Java, please click on the following link-
Order coffee Jayhawk Java makes a wonderful gift!!!!
On November 18, 2017, Saint Joseph Catholic Schools will continue its annual tradition of wine tasting with Uncorked: Purple Rain. Set against our new back drop at HUB 801, this year's wine choices are a tribute to the vineyards found along the rugged coastlines, sparkling streams, jagged mountains, and rolling green valleys of the Pacific Northwest. At precisely 6:30pm, the wines will be uncorked, and the beer tapped, accompanied by scrumptious hors d'oeuvers. We promise you will not go home hungry. And to keep with tradition, we will be offering several enticing silent auction items.
Please look for your invitation in the mail!
To sign up to volunteer to work the event click on the following link
"
Winds in the east, there's a mist coming in, like somethin is brewin' and 'bout to begin. Can't put my finger on what lies in store, but I feel what's to 'appen all 'appened before." -Bert
SJCHS is thrilled to present our most ambitious musical yet, "Mary Poppins, the Musical!" Featuring our new upgraded lighting and sound systems and...wait for it, FLYING! You won't want to miss this classic, heart-warming tale of a family brought together by the magic of a very special nanny.
Tickets will be available by November 1st. You can reserve tickets online at our website, www.stjosephmusicals.com, or you can reserve tickets by calling Scott Reinhard at the front office, 801-394-1515. When ordering tickets please be sure to mention the student who sold you the ticket so so they will receive credit toward our ticket sales competition.
Please join Saint James Catholic Church on
Nov. 3rd & 4th
from
10am-8pm, and
Nov. 5th from
9am-3pm.
Our event will feature over 80 vendor booths to get your holiday shopping a jump start. Browse the silent auction and bid on over 200 baskets; come to enjoy the yummy food provided by Javier's, Sigfrieds German Deli, Waffle Love, Cheryl's Kitchen, Daily Rise Coffee Shop and Petra's German Pastries. The opportunity drawing highlights a 65 inch TV, a $300 credit card and a drone with a camera.
Saturday will feature a carnival for the kids.
