December 21, 2021

Dear St. Patrick School Family,

Christmas is coming! Our school has been buzzing with excitement as we make preparations for Christmas. Christmas Spirit Week was so much fun! I think my favorite was pajama day. The students looked adorable! And the smiles as they were dropped off in the morning were priceless! The students respected the guidelines which made an even better day! The Christmas socks were fun, too!

We want to welcome Mrs. Mattilyn Mann to our faculty! Mrs. Mann is our new kindergarten teacher. She started this past week and the students are already loving her! We are blessed to have Mrs. Givogue continue in the classroom as Mrs. Mann’s aide. 

Mrs. Kristina Britt, one of our school secretaries, has taken a new position. We want to thank Mrs. Britt for her time and talent. We truly loved her enthusiasm and the joy she brought to our St. Patrick family. We wish her the very best!

Good news! Mrs. Dani Vandeven, our school nurse, will be joining our St. Patrick faculty and staff family full time! In addition to being our nurse, she will assist in the school office. She has already been such a blessing to everyone!

With our school community being virtual the week of January 3, we are extending the end of the quarter to Friday, January 14.

Despite the happenings surrounding Covid-19, our St. Patrick School continues to thrive! With the constant changes and different recommendations, we strive to keep our school community healthy and safe. I’d like to thank you for your understanding and support.

As we head into the Christmas break the faculty and staff at St. Patrick would like to wish you a blessed holiday season and a joyful, Happy New Year. We look forward to your return in the New Year. We will continue to build relationships, nurture goals, and celebrate our many gifts in the fresh, New Year ahead.

Love and Blessings,

Mrs. Jill Gould

May the God of LOVE bless you with JOY and PEACE this Christmas and throughout the New Year!

DECEMBER

20-21 Virtual Learning

22-JAN 02 Christmas Break

JANUARY

3-7 Virtual Learning Resumes

10 In-Person Learning Resumes

14 End of Quarter - 2nd

14 Spirit Day! Noon Dismissal - RSVP for Aftercare

17 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day - NO SCHOOL

18 TTEF Scholarship Opens

30 Catholic Schools Week Kick-Off

January dates have been filled. Thank you! We're accepting sign-ups for the remainder of the school year. We are in need of one volunteer to help with playground and lunchroom supervision from 10:55-12:40 each day lunch is scheduled. If you are able to help, please email margie@stpatsch.org or call the school office to check available dates. Note: Every volunteer must be compliant with Protecting God's Children and Prevent & Protect. Thank you for all your help.

*We need February volunteers. Contact the office to schedule.

Volunteers Needed!

We are working on creating a social committee to help plan and organize some upcoming events such as Trivia Night and the Easter Egg Hunt. If interested, contact homeandschool@stpatsch.org.

St. Patrick Basketball needs basketball referees! Youth (high school freshman & above) and adults are welcome to apply. You will be paid for any game you officiate. Please email Ken Treadway at kentreadway@gmail.com if you or anyone you know may be interested. Training will be held in December and games are January-March. 

Free Throw Championship

Monday, January 17, 2022

6:00 PM Registration | 7:00 PM Shooting

St. Patrick Gym, 701 S. Church St., Wentzville, MO 63385

Boys and Girls 9 – 14 years old as of January 1, 2022

This local council K of C Free Throw Championship is sponsored by St. Patrick Knights of Columbus. There is no cost to participate, and you do not have to be a member of St. Patrick to compete (invite your friends!). Please bring a copy of a birth certificate or other proof of age to the event. Three warm-up shots will precede 15 consecutive free throw attempts. Winners will receive a plaque and qualify for the District K of C Free Throw Championship.

Entry forms will be filled out at the event. If you have questions, please contact Trevor Roe at 636-614-8267 or basketballplayer1551@yahoo.com or visit www.stpatrickwentzville.org/freethrow 

Give thanks for great rebates and use SCRIP when you go shopping for holiday get-togethers and gifts!

December 13 was the last day to place pre-orders to be received before Christmas. There's still time to pick up scrip cards that we keep on hand in the parish office.

December 21 | 8 AM-4 PM

December 22 | 8 AM-12 PM

December 23 | 8 AM-4 PM

No sales December 24-January 2

Orders are accepted via email at scrip@stpatsch.org, online at www.stpatrickwentzville.org/scrip, the RaiseRight app, and before & after weekend Masses. You may also purchase on-hand cards in the parish office during regular office hours.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP IN SCRIP ROOM

Contact Sarah at 636-332-9225 ext 222 or scrip@stpatsch.org

Visit our online store to order uniform tops, shorts, and spirit wear! Remember, orders placed between December 1-31 will be delivered by January 20.

Looking for a scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year?

Apply online at TTEF-STL.ORG

The 2022-23 open application period will begin on January 18, 2022 and close on February 28, 2022.

314-792-7777 • ttef@archstl.org

ttef-stl.org/info-for-parents

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors & Ushers

Eucharistic Ministers (host only), Lectors, and Ushers are needed for all Christmas Masses. To volunteer, contact Marie Huellewig, 636-262-2319 or mariehuellewig@hotmail.com. Thank you!

Altar Servers

11 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

Calling all young people! Is God calling you to serve? We are looking for Altar Servers for all Christmas Masses. If you have been trained to serve, you are welcome to volunteer by serving at the Mass you attend. If interested, signup online at bit.ly/3LLc2ah or contact the parish office at parishoffice@stpatsch.org or 636-332-9225.

The Wentzville Lions Outreach Club is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Christmas Day Luncheon, December 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic School, 701 South Church Street, Wentzville, MO. Please contact Lisa Alexander at districtgovernorlisa@yahoo.com or call 314-258-1069 to volunteer or for more information.

Volunteers from St. Patrick are needed the week of January 10 to work at Mary Martha Thrift Shop. Workers are needed to sort clothing and household donations, price items, stock shelves, and work as cashiers. We welcome new volunteers! Also, work hours can count as service hours for students.

Frann Kintz will be calling the regular volunteers during the next few weeks. If you’d like to get on the schedule early, would like more info, or don’t receive a phone call, contact Frann at 636-332-2747 or visit www.stpatrick wentzville.org/marymartha for info.

Welcome, Fr. Skillman! We are excited to announce that Fr. David Skillman has joined our clergy as an associate pastor as of December 21. Please join us in welcoming him to our parish family!

Fr. Skillman was ordained to the priesthood in 2009 and served as associate pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in St. Charles and as an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. He earned a master’s degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and master's degrees in theology and divinity from Kenrick-Glennon. He served as vice-rector for Cardinal Glennon Col-lege, St. Louis, for four years and as pastor at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Kirkwood, MO, for the past five years.

St. Patrick Catholic School

636-332-9913

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.