Dear Saint Families,
Welcome back! It is great to see everyone back after a nice break; I hope you all had a wonderful time with family and friends! We are happy to report we are back into the swing of things here at StJPII.
As we continue our Lenten journey, I have been participating in a daily reflection through
Dynamic Catholic. One area of focus it has posed for reflection is the idea of growing in holiness and who can be holy…and the truth is, we are all called to be holy and to become saints. But how do we become holy? What truly spoke to me within the reflection was the common misconception that holiness is only reserved for certain people who perform grandiose actions and is not possible for me or us because we are limited with time and resources. But holiness can be experienced by creating “holy moments” which is what is described by Matthew Kelly – those little moments that we choose to say a kind word, offer help to a sibling/parent, share a meal with a friend who needs you, forgive someone, setting aside self-interest. All these little moments grow into a way of life that becomes who we are striving to be, modeling Jesus at all times and becoming holy along the way. What are ways you can create more holy moments in your life?
In Him,
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Annual Fund Update
Click here to see a list of everyone who has given to the Annual Fund so far! This list is also posted in the BAC and updated weekly. We are very grateful for all of our loyal benefactors who, with their generous donations, help further our mission and keep our school one of the best schools to receive a Catholic education! If you haven't yet given to the Annual Fund, please give today and help us reach our goal.
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Witholding Records, Report Cards & Online Access
Student records, report cards, and access to the online Parent Portal will be withheld if all obligations to St. John Paul II Catholic School have not been reconciled each quarter and at the end of the school year. Obligations are defined as financial payments, BASP fees, return of all schoolbooks, MS athletic uniforms, library fines, tutoring payments, extra-curricular activities, etc. If you have an outstanding balance, please send payments to the school office.
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Adoration
Please join Jesus in the chapel for Adoration
tomorrow, March 20. The chapel will be open after 7:10 Mass until 2:00 p.m. if you would like to come for some quiet time and Exposition of the Holy Eucharist.
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5th Annual Saints at Sunset Crawfish Boil
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Mark your calendars for April 12, 2019- Tickets are now on sale!
Join family and friends on the Fischer Pavilion for the largest community event this Spring! It's time for
our
5
th Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil! Mark your calendars for the evening of
Friday
, April 12,
here on campus for a great time. We have already booked the band, BB's catering for the crawfish, Kona Ice, face painting and a beignet truck! We had over 800 people attend last year, and it will be even bigger and better in 2019!
Remember tickets are only
sold online
.
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If you would like to volunteer to help make this event even better, please sign up below. We are also looking for corporate sponsors! If your business is interested in helping sponsor the event and receiving advertising and promotion opportunities, please visit the Saints at Sunset web page or sign up below. Laissez le bon temps rouler!
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Men's Retreat- March 23
Join the StJPII Dads Club for their next Men's retreat on
Saturday, March 23, 2019
. This year's theme is
Be not afraid
to Come Out of the Wilderness and Into the World of Faith. Please check out the schedule of the retreat below.
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- 9:00 to 9:30 – Meet and greet in St. Jude Hall
- 9:30 to 11:00 – Topic 1: Be not afraid...to Come Out of the Wilderness and Into the World of Faith
- 11:00 to 11:30 – Confessions and silent time (with contemplative music by Kenneth Hughes)
- 11:30 to 1:15 – Mass, followed by Lunch and then Stations of the Cross
- 1:15 to 2:45 – Topic 2: How to be fearless: Practical Rules and Approaches to Live Publicly as Catholic Men; break into small groups for discussion
- 2:45 to 3:00 – Final thoughts and action plans
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Mother/Son Bowling- Save the Date, May 3
Please save the date for the upcoming Mother/Son Bowling event on
May
3 at Bowlmor Houston. The Mother/Son bowling event is open to all current StJPII students from PreK-8th grade. Tickets will go on sale after the Crawfish Boil! If you have any questions, please email
Communications@jp2.org today!
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2019 FUN IN THE SUN – Friday, May 24
Mark your calendars and let the countdown for Fun In the Sun begin! Fun in the Sun (FITS) is a day of games, inflatables, field events, and prizes for all of our students. The students spend the day outside having fun with their friends!
Fun in the Sun festivities will take over the campus on
Friday, May 24 after Mass. PreK – 1st grade will have their carnival and games in the back of the school near the big playground. Lower elementary and middle school (2nd-7th) activities will be in the front of the school, pavilion and fields. As always, 8th graders will help out during the day with the games and the youngest students. The fun will end with band and chorale concerts, lucky ticket basket drawing and demonstrations by the cheer squad.
Be not afraid…to help make FITS Fun! Each year we introduce new and exciting games and activities for the students and we would love your input! If you have a great idea for a game or activity OR would like to help organize and improve existing games – please email
Kristen Matthews.
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Be not afraid…to volunteer!
The StJPII PTO is looking for volunteers to chair the following committees:
Community Garden: Do you have a green thumb? Do you love being outside? This committee may be what you are looking for! The chair of this committee will be in charge of planting and harvesting our school garden in the Fall and Spring with students. The committee also coordinates the maintenance, fertilizing, watering, and underwriting of the garden through Brick Paver Sales.
Holiday on the Parkway: Do you enjoy attending holiday markets? Is shopping your thing? Here is the committee for you! This chair will coordinate vendors and work with the Snacks with Santa Committee.
Snacks with Santa: Do you love planning fun parties for your children? Is Christmas your favorite time of year? We have a fun committee for you. This chair will coordinate delightful visits with Santa, complete with photo op, craft-making, and delicious holiday treats.
Please email PTO President Andrea Dvorachek at
pto@jp2.org to find out more about “shadowing” for these roles next school year and information transitioning to a “chair” committee position. Be not afraid…to try something new! Become a volunteer at StJPII!
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Ambassador Families- Information Coming Soon!
A wonderful tradition we have at StJPII is our Ambassador Family program, welcoming new students and their families into our Saints community. Every incoming family is assigned an “Ambassador Family” to help guide them during their first year at StJPII. Information will be coming soon on how to be an Ambassador Family, watch
Saints Weekly for further details.
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2019-2020 Cheerleading Tryouts
Show your school spirit by being a St. John Paul II Cheerleader!
Open to girls currently in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades.
All interested cheerleaders must attend an orientation meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. in St. Jude Hall. A parent must be present.
- Try-out practices will be held March 25– 28 from 3:30 p.m – 5:30 p.m.
- Try-outs are on Friday, March 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Please contact Mrs. Shannon Chaisson with any questions at
schaisson@jp2.org.
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Elementary Sports
Elementary Parents, please join the StJPII WHCSA album to share and save your favorite photos of the season by clicking on the link below. Thank you to all of our volunteer Coaches, you make it all such a great experience for our kiddos!
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ECI Catering
Many families have balances that need to be paid. Payments can be brought to school or parents may
pay online.
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Summer Enrichment Program
Children 3 years old through 8th grade are invited to the StJPII Summer Enrichment Program (SEP),
June 10-28 from 9:30-2:30,
when we emphasize hands-on exploration in a fun, stimulating and supportive environment. The program features small class sizes and is taught by highly-qualified teachers. (Before and after care is available too.)
The early registration deadline is
April 5
, after which date the registration fee increases. Sibling discounts are also available. For more information and to register, click the button below or contact SEP Director
Kim McCurry.
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Community Events at SJV
Lenten Dinner at SJV –
This Friday, March 22, 5:30 - 8:00 pm in the Activity Center. Crab Cakes and Popcorn Shrimp served with corn on the cob, coleslaw and dessert. $12 per person. Kids 8 and under receive a free Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce served with vegetable and dessert. The Meatless Spaghetti Meal is available for ages 9 and up for $5. Tea, Lemonade and Water are complimentary. Reservations are needed by Wednesday, March 20. To reserve and pay online, click on this
link or reserve and pay at the door by contacting 281-497-1555 or email sjvrsvp@stjohnvianney.org.
For the complete list of meals, daily masses, stations of the cross and confessions during lent at SJV, visit www.stjohnvianney.org.
CAMP SJV – St. John Vianney Summer Day Camp
–
Faith, Fun & Friends
– For ages 4 – 12. June 3 – August 2, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. They do offer early drop off and late pick up options. For more information
sjvcamp@stjohnvianney.org. Registration begins March 25.
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Financial Seminar for StJPII Families- March 21
Karyna Rodriguez Gutierrez, StJPII parent and President of Exfinia Financial Services, Inc., is offering a financial planning seminar to our community on
Thursday, March 21. For more information, please click
here or email
karyna.rodriguez@exfinia.com.
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Family Friendly + Free Event + Art + Music + Kids Zone
Art Is An Outdoor Market will host an art market on
Saturday, March 23
from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Catholic Family Day at Minute Maid Park- April 26
Join in for a night of fellowship as the Houston Astros take on the Cleveland Indians. There will be a special guest throwing out the first pitch, and the Knights of Columbus will be presenting the Color Guard! Stay after the game to enjoy Friday Night Fireworks!
Discount tickets are available
here and a portion of the proceeds benefits Catholic School Education.
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Did you know... our students shared their Lenten promises for the Mass baskets on Ash Wednesday. These promises have been configured into a cross to represent the promise God made to us by giving his only son. The Lenten cross is displayed near the front entrance of the school. Please stop by and see the school's Lenten promises.
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To view events related to StJPII, please click on the school calendars below.
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St. John Paul II Catholic School
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1400 Parkway Plaza, Houston, TX 77077
281-496-1500 • 281-496-2943 (fax)
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St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students spiritually
and academically to succeed in life and to do God's will.
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