Weekly Update -- Dec. 9, 2016
We are still in need of the following in order to meet our goals:
paper goods (plates, spoons, forks etc.)
toiletries
pet supplies
non-perishable food items

 
Dear Parents,
Thank you to everyone who has requested their concert tickets. I know it can be confusing and we really appreciate your cooperation.  Remember that anyone attending needs to have a ticket.  A text went out today to families who have not requested their tickets - please respond asap.  Tickets are not available at the door.

Thank you also for all of the donations that have been sent in for our Day of Giving.   We will accept donations through Tuesday, Dec. 13th.  Things are looking good - although our food collection is a bit lower than we would like.  Anything you can do will be appreciated.  I'd like to thank Mrs. Kranik who oversees the "leaving campus" portion of the day.  All of our middle school students AND a number of 4th and 5th graders will leave campus to go serve in the community.  Our choir is headed to Bon Secours to spread joy in song, other students will go to St. Vincent DePaul to serve, Clothes to Kids to organize, and Daystar to clean and sort.  This event is a wonderful opportunity for our children - it allows them to live out their faith.   

Blessings,
Mrs. Bogataj

Updates/Reminders:
  **Students in EC4 - 4th grade should wear their Christmas best for the program on Monday, Dec. 12th.  Children should report to their classrooms at 6:00 pm on Monday, Dec. 12th.  Pick up after the performance will also be from the classrooms.

**Our next Spirit Night will be Thursday, Dec. 15th at Menchies!!  Try to stop in and enjoy a treat - let them know you are with St. Raphael and we get a kickback.

**  Calling Shepherds, Angels & Kings – you are needed. The 4:00 Christmas Eve Mass is in need of children to pantomime the Gospel as it is read. We do not have enough children for the skit. We are looking for children Grade K – 3. Rehearsals are 12:30-1:15 THIS Sunday, December 11th and next Sunday December 18th. Meet in Room A of church. To sign up please call Lynn Edmonds in the parish office (821-7989).  

**Our 8th grade class will be sponsoring a raffle next week in support of their graduation costs.  Tickets will be sold Monday - Thursday - cost is $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  Great prizes are available. 

**Our lost and found is overflowing!!  If your child is missing something please take a moment to stop by (it's located to the right as you walk into the Parish Center).  We will be donating any items not labeled or claimed by Dec. 13th to Clothes to Kids on our Day of Giving. 


Upcoming Dates: 
Fri. Dec. 9th - 6:30 pm - Family Fun Night! - Parish Center - movies, basketball, cornhole, card games & an ugly sweater contest!!!

Mon. Dec. 12th - EC4 - 4th grade Christmas concert - 6:30 pm

Tues. Dec. 13th - 5th - 8th grade Christmas concert - 7:00 pm

Wed. Dec. 14th - Day of Giving

Thurs. Dec. 15th - Menchies Spirit Night

Fri. Dec. 16th - Early Dismissal - 12:00

Dec. 17th - Jan. 1st - Christmas vacation - Return to school Monday, Jan. 2nd

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Sports News:

Mon. Dec. 12th - Bowling match Sunrise Lanes 3:30 - 4:30.  Basketball:  JV - 4:00, Boys Varsity - 5:00, & Girls Varsity - 6:00 @ St. Pete Christian
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