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Dear Parents,
This week at Mass Fr. Alex talked about how we sometimes forget that we are unconditionally loved by God. That we deflate our own value due to our circumstances or because someone says something negative about or to us. We need to realize that all of us are part of God's salvation plan for humanity, just like the people in the Bible and on the Jesse tree. I am sure they didn't know the part they played in salvation either. But let's take it a step further...if I/you are part of God's plan, so is everyone else he created in His image and likeness. Because of that, we should offer everyone respect and acceptance and help them to see their path in God's plan.
Jesse Tree Additions - Week 3
Since we only have one week left together, we are going to focus on the follow people for week 3 of the Jesse tree, though they are not the entire list:
- King David - Symbol - Star of David is his symbol - 2 Samuel 2:1-4
- John the Baptist - Symbol - Dove /seashell - Luke 3:2-19
- Zechariah and Elizabeth - Symbol - A loving couple - Luke 1:5-24, 1:57-64
- Joseph - Symbol - Hammer - Matthew 1:18-24
- Mary - Symbol - Lily - Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 1:26-38
- Jesus - Symbol - baby Jesus - Luke 2:1-6
Other members of the Jesse Tree that you can add at home:
- David and Goliath - Symbol - sling shot 1 Samuel 17:12-51
- Elijah - Symbol - Fire - 1 Kings 18:1-46
- Gideon- Symbol - Horn and torch - Judges 6:11-12, 16-23, 7:1-22
- Samson - Symbol - Hair and scissors - Judges 16:4-31
- Soloman - Symbol - Scale of justice - 1 Kings 3:5-28
- Jesse - Symbol - Sheep/shepherd's staff - 1 Samuel 16: 1-13
- Jonah - Symbol - Whale - Jonah 1:1-16, 2:1-1, 3:1-10, 4:1-11
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION OF MUSIC:
Come celebrate the season with the Advanced/Beginning Bands, Vocal Ensemble, and Dynamix Show Choir as they perform in St. Veronica's Annual Christmas Celebration of Music! The concert takes place on Tuesday, December 17 at 7PM in the gym. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
CHILDREN'S CHOIR:
If your child has signed up to sing at the 3:00 Christmas Vigil, please note that there is a practice scheduled on Wednesday, December 18 from 3:15-3:45, in the church. Please send in a note that day if your child is staying and will have a change in dismissal. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Paul.Bresciani@stveronica.org
MESSAGE FROM PTO:
Tomorrow is the deadline for the non-homeroom staff gift collection. This collection would cover office, cafeteria, maintenance, nursing, and intervention staff. This is a one-time collection for BOTH Christmas and End of the Year gifts. To date, we are at less than a third of the goal.
If you would like to contribute (suggested amount is $3-$5 per student) please send in by December 13
th to Victoria Biehle c/o Sophia 7P. Please make checks payable to St Veronica PTO.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION TUITION AID GRANTS:
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for 2020-2021 elementary school (K-8) tuition assistance grants. All grants are needs-based and can be used at any Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Typically, awards have ranged from $250 to $1,200 per qualified student.
Deadline: January 31, 2020
The Catholic Education Foundation tuition aid program became a reality in 2017-2018 through the One Faith, One Hope, One Love Capital Campaign. Due to the generosity of your parish, the Catholic Education Foundation will again be able to offer over $2,000,000 in financial aid! For more details and to apply visit:
www.catholicbestchoice.org
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8th Grade Fund Raiser
TOMORROW
Out of Uniform Day
&
Bake Sale
$1 - out of uniform
.25 cents bake sale treats (during lunch)
*nut free, gluten free items
will be available
Raffle for special Christmas treats
.25cents each or 5 for $1.00
All funds will go toward 8th grade gift to St. Veronica, graduation, and class overnight trip to Camp Kern
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Please join us on Thursday, January 9, 2020 for our next PTO Information Sharing Session!
Arrive at 6:30 PM and have refreshments while mingling with friends and fellow parents at the St. Veronica Parish Ministry Center across the street from school.
One of the highlights of this session will be the opportunity to view the artwork of St. Veronica students during a mini art show prior to the start of information sharing session! St. Veronica's wonderful art teacher, Mrs. Keuffer, is organizing this for us.
At 7:00 PM, the group will move into the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Room as we converse about the latest topics of interest to parents, teachers and students. We are still working out the particulars for this session, but hope to have a couple of other fun things to look forward to after the holiday season ends.
If you need a sitter, no worries! Babysitting will be provided during the session.
There will be a random gift card drawing that will include everyone who attends - including teachers! Last session, Kris Durand (parent) and Mrs. Heeb (teacher) were the lucky ones whose names were drawn. Both received Amazon gift cards! We hope to see YOU there in January!
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Mass Plus - Come to Mass, stay for more!
The most important thing we do as a parish, Fr. Del always reminds us, is Sunday Mass. You know how Mass goes, what to do or say. But what is happening on a deeper level? How can you more deeply pray the Mass, and not just attend it?
This year the Faith Formation Commission is offering a monthly event called Mass Plus - an addition to 9:30 or 11:30 Mass. Stay after 9:30 or come early for 11:30, or come back if you've been to 4:00 or 8:00! Adults and kids 4th grade & up start together, then adults stay with Emily Besl and children go with Bill Frantz to explore the meaning of the Mass and why we do the things we do.
Each month, we'll look at different parts of the Mass. Come to all or come when you can.
· for adults and older children (4th grade & up)
· once a month
· between 9:30 & 11:30 Masses on Sundays
· in the school cafeteria 10:35 to 11:20 a.m.
· short, informal, 45 minutes
This weeks topic: Liturgy of the Word
REMAINING DATES:
Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 19, May 17, June 14
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