The mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School is to nurture every child by providing the opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and serve others as disciples of Jesus
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Dear Parents,
As we near the midpoint of our school year, I want to thank you for entrusting your children to us. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. May this joyous season and your coming year be filled with blessings of His peace.
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Each month students learn a Bible verse and recite it together at school during our morning prayers. We also pray a particular prayer each month. Our Bible verse focus for the month of December is
John 13:35:
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”
The prayer we will focus on is the
Glory Be.
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Out of Uniform on Friday/Christmas Program/Noon Dismissal
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Students may come to school out of uniform wearing Christmas colors on Friday. Please adhere to out of uniform guidelines in the student handbook. At 9:30, we will present our Christmas program in the Church. Our 2nd-grade students will be presenting the Nativity Story for us, narrated by some of our middle school students. Each grade will also be singing a song relating to the birth of Jesus. I am sure it will be a beautiful program! After the program, we will have classroom parties followed by a noon dismissal. Please join us!
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A message from our traffic guard
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Our traffic guard, Mrs. Voncile Smith, wanted me to let all of our parents know how much she appreciates your patience in the morning. She treasures the smiles and the waves she receives each morning. I know many of you feel the same about Mrs. Voncile! If you wish to deliver her a present for Christmas, please know your child can leave it in the office and we will be sure she receives it. It is dangerous to try and pass along something to her while she is directing traffic. Thank you!
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We are proud of all of the participants that represented their classes in our spelling bee last week. Our runner up was 8th-grader Felicia Hetrick and our 1st place winner was 4th-grader Michael Linares. Michael will represent Corpus Christi at the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee which will be held on January 27.
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2nd Quarter Awards Ceremony -
please note the changes
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We will honor our Christian Attitude Award students at Mass on January 14. However, we will not recognize our 2nd quarter honor roll students until Friday, January 17. Several parents have voiced that they are unable to attend our awards ceremony each quarter because it is held after Mass.
We have decided to change our awards ceremony to 8:15 in the morning. This will be held on Friday, January 17 in the gym. Hopefully, this time change will allow more parents to attend.
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#iGiveCatholic - Thank you!
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Corpus Christi Catholic School would like to thank everyone who supported the #iGiveCatholic day of giving! Your generosity is a blessing to our school. With the help of donors who made contributions during advanced giving, in the 24 hour period, we raised $4,605. This money will be used to support the school’s annual fund with specific allocations going to facility maintenance, installing fencing around the perimeter of the school grounds, and purchasing gating for the preschool. The cost of the fencing projects is more than $9,000. As this year comes to an end, we will continue to accept donations to our annual fund to support these projects. We ask you to prayerfully consider contributing to our annual fund. Donations can be made online at the link below, or we welcome you to stop by the school office to make a donation by cash or check.
May the blessings and joy of the Christmas season be with you and your family throughout the new year.
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Prospective Parent Open House
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We will host an open house for prospective families on
Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. If you know of someone interested in our wonderful school, please share this date with them.
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The price of the yearbook increase on January 1. Buy yours today before the price goes up!
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Click
HERE
for the registration form.
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Parents should not be pulling through our main parking lot during morning and afternoon carpool. If you need to walk with your student, you are asked to park behind the rectory. For preschool families, there are a few spots available in front of the preschool building. If those spaces are not available, you should park in the lot that is on the corner of Evergreen and McKenna, not in our main lot. These guidelines are in place for the safety of our students.
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McGill-Toolen St. Augustine Scholarship Fund
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This fund offers $2,500 tuition scholarships for deserving incoming freshman Catholic children of Catholic school teachers, first-responders, active duty military, and McT alumni. Student applications are available online. Deadline: Dec. 31. Visit
www.mcgill-toolen.org/st.augustinescholarship to apply or contact Jenna Wood, McGill-T Foundation Executive Director, at 251-445-2939 or at woodj@mcgill-toolen.org.
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Save the Date - Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
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We need your support! Would you be willing to be an event sponsor or silent auction sponsor? If you are interested in a sponsorship, please see our
sponsorship form for opportunities to market your business and other sponsorship benefits. For more information, please contact Ophelia Gillespie at ophelia@gillespies.us or Aimee Meyers at ameyers@southalabama.edu.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
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Click below for the complete monthly calendar.
December 20:
Out of uniform in Christmas colors
K-8 Christmas Program (9:30 a.m.)
Noon Dismissal
January 2
Teacher Inservice
January 3
Faculty Retreat
January 6
School Resumes for Students
January 8
AR OOU-Point Goal
January 9
AR OOU-Percent Goal
January 10
Food Pantry Friday
January 13
ACRE Testing Begins for 5th and 8th Grade
January 14
Christian Attitude Awards at Mass
January 17
Award Ceremony in Gym for 4th-8th Grades (8:15)
January 20
No School - MLK Holiday
January 21
Father Victor's Annual Visit
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Corpus Christi Parish News
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Communal Reconciliation Service
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TONIGHT, Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. All are invited to a joyful Advent celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation followed by fellowship in the atrium with hot chocolate, marshmallows & cookies.
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Christmas & Holy Day Mass Schedules
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Prayer Groups - You're invited
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Women of Mary
Thursdays, 3 p.m. in the Parish House
All women are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion.
Facilitator: Sr. Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M., 753-4872.
Tuesday Night Bible Study
6:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the Parish House.
Info: Dave Burchette, 367-6660 or davebur1955@gmail.com.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Next Meeting: TBA, The Parish House.
www.kofc.org Click on Join Us. Corpus Christi Council 13125
Info: Chad Pugh, Grand Knight, 232-0648 or chad.pugh34@gmail.com.
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study
9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Conference Room on the 2
nd floor of the
Community Ctr. Nursery provided.
Men of St. Joseph
Our purpose is to help all men become the spiritual leaders of their family. All men are welcome to meet for prayer, Gospel reflection, fellowship.
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish House
Tues. Info: Jay Cox, 401-6070 or Auburn50@hotmail.com
Wed. Info: David Sheffield, 423-5666 or David.sheffield@uniti.com
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2019-2020 Sacramental Dates for
2nd Graders
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Mon, Feb 3, 2020: 1st Eucharist Parent Mtg, 6:30pm Adult Ed Rm.
Sun, Feb 9: 1st Eucharist Enrollment Mass & Mini Retreat, 9am-12pm.
Sat, May 2, 2020: First Eucharist Practice, 10 am, Church.
Sun, May 3, 2020: First Eucharist Mass, 1 pm
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2019-2020 Sacramental Dates for H.S. Confirmation
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2021 Class: Jan. 19, 2020, Confirmation Luncheon,12-2pm.
2021 Class: Jan. 19, 2020, Confirmation Practice 2-3pm
2021 Class: Jan. 21, 2020, Confirmation Mass, 6pm.
2022 Class: (Date TBA), Spirit Day, 2-6:30pm
2022 Class: Jan 25, Visitation Monastery Retreat,10am-5pm, Lessons 2/3.4
2023 Class: Feb 16, 2020, Spirit Day, 2-6:30pm, Lessons 5 & 7
Info: DianeStoyka@yahoo.com or 342-5474, ext 7
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Corpus Christi Catholic School | 251.342.5474 | school@corpuschristiparish.com
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