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St. Michael's Academy
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Next week we look forward to our Christmas Pageant. The students and teachers have been working very hard in preparation and all are looking forward to their special night.
 As you know, this beautiful event portrays the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through song and scripture. It is a touching presentation and I hope everyone is able to attend. During this busy season, I would encourage you to take this opportunity to let go of the craziness of the season and allow the purity of our children to touch your hearts.
With that thought in mind, please try to be respectful of the people around you as you are using your recording devices (or better yet, try going without??). We want it to be an enjoyable evening for all!
Peace and God's blessings,
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Important Dates
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Please Make A Note Of These Important Dates
Banking and Drumming every
Wednesday
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
St. Catherine of Siena Church
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Families with the last name beginning with A-L
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Families with the last name beginning with M-Z
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Snow Date for Pageant
Friday, December 14, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
PreK Grandparent Event
The Polar Express
Please remember to attend Church as a family
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Raffle Winners!
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT FRONT ROW RAFFLE
The winners for the front right pew at St. Catherine of Siena Church for our Christmas Pageant are:
Tuesday night - The Falvo and Deperry Families
Wednesday night - Alicia Morel/Wheeler Family
Thank you! See you at the Pageant!
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Attendance
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Good Attendance Pays Off !
Congratulations to our perfect attendance dress-down winners! In order to qualify for the weekly drawing, a student must have no absences, tardiness or early dismissals the previous week of school. We select one from PreK - 2nd grade, one from 3rd - 5th grade and one from 6th - 8th grade. Congrats to last week's winner.
Logan - KB Lucia - 4B
Charlotte - 5B Thomas - 7A
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From The Classroom of Ms. Wuller - Grade 4
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Morning Meeting - 4B Style!
Breakfast chat.....Power Meeting.....A.M. Assembly.....Morning Huddle..... whatever you may call it, Grade 4B has a Morning Meeting each day!
We begin our meeting with our Morning Offering prayer, followed by personal prayer intentions offered by the students. Next, we greet each other by name, sometimes using a high five or handshake, other times we toss a ball to a classmate. News is next on the agenda. Each day two students share an experience or event in their lives - past, present, or up-coming. This is followed by the sharer asking for three questions or comments.
What a great way to develop interpersonal skills! It is always heart-warming to see the students' confidence grow through the year, as we learn about the many connections we have with one another. Following this, I generally have a few things to share as well - something to plan for, or an adjustment to the schedule are the top two. After our Morning Meeting, we are ready to begin the day. Ready team? On your mark, get set, go!!
Morning Offering
Father in heaven, I give you today,
All that I think, and do, and say.
I give you the good times, as well as the bad,
The times when I'm happy, the times when I'm sad.
Fill me with grace, and help me be strong,
With you at my side, I won't go wrong. Amen
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School Mass
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found
favor with God.
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And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and
shall call His name
Jesus
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He will be great,
and will be called the Son of the Highest; and
the Lord God will give Him the
throne of His
father David. Luke 1:30-32
Today is the eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation. We thank Fr. Paulo Bagattini who was visiting Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church from Verona, Italy. Our scheduled celebrant was sick and Fr. Paulo volunteered with a 10 minute notice! We appreciate your kindess Father and for celebrating Mass with us.
We also thank our grade 3 students for doing a fantastic job at hosting Mass. All of the 3rd grade students participated whether it was as readers, altar servers or members of the choir.
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Confessions
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Prepare A Way For The Lord
We thank all of the following who graciously came to St. Michael's Academy to hear the confessions of our students:
Fr. David Aufiero - Holy Name
Fr. Wayne Biernat - St. Mary's - East Longmeadow
Msgr. Christopher Connelly - St. Michael's Cathedral
Fr. Jacque Coly - St. Catherine of Siena
Msgr. David Joyce - Holy Name
Msgr. Daniel Liston - St. Patrick's
Fr. Mark Mengel - Holy Cross
Fr. Ryan Rooney - Our Lady of Sacred Heart
Fr. Robert White - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
We appreciate you!
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Middle Level News
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Middle Level Christmas Dance
Our middle level students put on their best for the Christmas Dance this past Wednesday evening!
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Get Ready To Shop!
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The Holly Jolly Christmas Store
Just a reminder that the Holly Jolly Christmas Store will be running from December 17th through the 19th. The store provides a wonderful opportunity for your child(ren to purchase inexpensive gifts for everyone on their Christmas list. Items range from $1 to $5 so a little money can go a long way!
If you would like to lend a hand at the store, please complete the volunteer form that went home with your child.
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Food For Thought
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"We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way."
- St. Francis of Assisi
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Parish News
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Happenings at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
 Warm up your vocal chords and head to Mt. Carmel on Sunday, Dec. 9nd for "A Christmas Carol Festival" from 2-4 p.m. We will begin in church for the bell choir, caroling fun facts and singing. Hear the first Christmas Carol of North America, and two personal stories. See a living Nativity scene, offer your prayer intentions. Proceed to the Center for homemade Christmas cookies and a free gift to bring home.
No cost, all welcome.
 Hungry? Mt. Carmel will be holding a family pasta supper on Saturday, December 15th at 5 p.m. There will be crafts for kids and the "Keep Christ in Christmas" posters will be on display. Bring your entry for this year! Tickets are $12 and $5 for children 5-12
On Sunday, December 16th, the Bambinelli Blessing will be held at the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 8:30, 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. Masses. As in St. Peter's Square in Rome this day, bring your home Infant Jesus to be blessed. Children will also receive
a gift.
Put your dancing shoes on for the 12th Night Dinner Dance on January 5th at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow..Tickets are $35, available now by calling the rectory at 734-5433, or Paula 262-6563.
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Prayer Corner
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St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us!
We pray for all St. Michael's Academy students, families, faculty, and staff, and their special intentions.
And we pray in a special way for our recently departed.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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St. Michael's Academy
153 Eddywood Street - Springfield, MA 01118
www.smaspringfield.org
413.782.5246 office
413.782.8137 fax
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