September 9, 2021
School News
This week St. Joseph students learned about
St. Catherine of Sienna.
IT'S MUM SALE TIME!
The online sales link has been extended until Sept 17th. Keep in mind the sale codes are EA- - -
(just 5 letters & /or numbers)

We’re 1,500 mums away from our goal! We can do it!

“Looks like Ms. Zeck be having a silly string fight with: Nola Bilz, Cornelia Crawford and the Roberts Family.”
Sell 30 flowers and you can join us! 

Please click the links below for more information and to see the promotional videos.

Instagram
Youtube:
LIFETOUCH PICTURE DAY

Just a reminder that Lifetouch picture day is on September 24th
for PK and K-8.
SJS CAFETERIA NEWS

Mrs. Borchers would like all volunteers in the cafeteria to please wear a mask since the children are unmasked in order to eat. Please remember that all school volunteers must be up to date on their Virtus training.

Below is the link to volunteer.

All lunches are free this year again with juice or milk. (government funding) Students will only be charged for extras and bottled water.
MUSIC NEWS

Click the link below for news from our Music teacher, Mrs. Schmitz.
CAVALIER CALL
WEEK 21 CASH RAFFLE WINNER
IMPORTANT KENTON COUNTY SCHOOL BUS REQUIREMENT

MASKS must be worn on the BUS.
Students need to have masks in their backpacks at all times.
No masks--no bus ride.
Keep the mask on or your bus riding privilege will be taken away.

The Kenton County bus garage also informed us that students are not permitted to go home on a different bus with friends. All students have assigned seats this year for contact tracing.
OVERDUE ACTIVITY & BOOK FEES

This is a friendly reminder that all activity and book fees must be up to date in order for your child(ren) to go on a school field trip.
MANDATORY SERVER TRAINING
WITH FR. BOELSCHER

This is a reminder for all Servers. There are two dates for server training which is mandatory. Please attend one of these dates.

Sunday 9/12 at 12:15 pm
Thursday 9/16 at 6:00 pm
SUPPORT OUR PTO
Please click the PTO
flyer below to view
or print this document!
SJS PTO FAMILY NIGHT
AT THE REDS

Come join fellow students, teachers, and families as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:10 PM on September 17! Please click the flyer below to view and/or print it.
COVID 19 UPDATES

  • Currently the number of students/teachers that are Covid positive: 0

  • Students/teachers that are a close contact of a Covid positive person: 1

  • Thank you to our SJS families for continuing to be safe and cautious during this pandemic (both in and out of school).

  • If your child is sick, please keep them home. (fever, diarrhea, sinus infection, sore throat, stomach issues, severe cough, etc).

  • Keep in touch with Ms. Zeck if your child is Covid positive or a close contact of a Covid positive person.

  • If your child or anyone in the household is being tested for Covid, you must keep everyone home. Make sure that Ms. Zeck is aware of this and that she receives an email with a copy of your results.

  • The Diocese of Covington WILL NOT be accepting home Covid testing results. Please go to a testing facility.
  • It is important for us to stay in school for in-person instruction.
Please Click the link below
to view or print the
September Cafeteria Menu!

SJS Calendar September 9
through September 29


September 8 – 30  Map Testing

September 9 - Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony for Students and Parents
(7:00 pm in Church)

September 17 - Last Day for Mum Sale Online Orders

September 17 - September Birthday Out of Uniform

September 17 - PTO Red’s Night Out

September 19 - Catechetical Sunday – Blessing 9 am Mass

September 24 - School Picture Day (PK and K-8)

September 28 - Spirit Wear Day

September 29 - 1st Trimester Mid-term

September 29 - St. Joseph Voices – 2-3 pm             
                       
Deacon Henry's Weekly Chat
Please click the photo below to hear
Deacon Henry's weekly chat.
PARISH NEWS
BELOVED
Marriage Enrichment
Beloved explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God's plan for your marriage will come alive. You'll see firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first "I do"—whether you said it last year or many years ago. Together with the videos and workbook, couples will rediscover:
The meaning of your marriage
 How your marriage fits into an eternal story
 The truth about the bonds and commitment of love
 God's plan for true spiritual and physical intimacy
 How to communicate and resolve conflict
The importance of healing and forgiveness
 Tools for protecting your marriage


Friday Evenings – Starts September 24
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Noll Hall
All Married Couples are Welcome!
RSVP – Janie Zembrodt
    janiezembrodt@gmail.com
SUNDAY SCHOOL RELIGION
for 3, 4 and 5 year old children
begins September 26

The parish Sunday Religion School program takes place during the 9:00 am Mass on Sundays during the school year. Children are brought to the school building before Mass and take part in a Catholic faith based lesson. Please contact Tina Klare for registration or fill out a form found in the back of church. Teachers are needed to volunteer 1-2 Sundays per month, and teens are needed as teachers’ aides. If you love children and sharing your faith please contact Tina Klare to volunteer. 
LADIES OF THE PARISH

Come help stuff the BLESSINGS BAGS 

Tuesday, Sept.14, 7:00 pm in Noll Hall

Join other women of the parish for fellowship and faith as we stuff small toiletries and food items into blessing bags for the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky. Items can be brought that evening or placed in the bins near all church exits. Items needed: toothbrushes, small toothpaste, small shampoo, soap, hand sanitizer, lotion, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, small bottles of water, etc. Sponsored by Friends in Faith.
CALLING ALL YOUNG MOTHERS! 

Are you looking for a way to build your faith? Would you like to meet other young mothers who share the same faith, values, and desire to raise their family in the church? 

Grow in your awareness of being a daughter of God, while discovering principles and practical tools to guide you in your parenting decisions. Make and keep purposeful resolutions to grow closer to God, your husband, and your children while meeting with other moms who want the same things as you – to raise great kids and have a strong and fulfilling marriage.

YOU ARE INVITED to join The Cana Experience!

St. Joseph School is looking to add members to a year 1 Cana group this school year. 
 

For more information, contact Shannon Ramey at shanster2140@hotmail.com or visit https://canafamilyinstitute.com and click on “Called to Motherhood” to register! 

Community News
YOUTH RETREAT: SUMMIT21

Click the flyer to the left to view or print the Summit 21 flyer.

1. SUMMIT21 Is Coming Soon

Join other young Catholics aged 13 to 22 from across the Diocese Oct. 8-10 at Notre Dame Academy for live music, fun, worship, and dynamic preaching. Early registrants save $1O; full details at www.covdio.org/Summit21.
This is not an overnight. Parents must provide chaperones for minors (age 13-17). A VIRTUS-certified adult age 21 or older can chaperone up to seven minors. Two adults may register as co­-chaperones, splitting hours and the fee. If you have questions, check the website or call 859-466-1283.
Aspire Higher.

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