CATHOLIC CORNER
4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolizes Peace with the "Angel’s Candle" reminding us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”

It is going to be a great year!
ACHIEVEMENTS
MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL!
TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS...
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the school, the students were excited but trying to be cool. The teachers were frazzled, all weary and stressed, while visions of vacation, made them all feel so blessed...
Student council activities during this last Spirit week kept everyone busy and in the Christmas mood!
Some people took advantage of our green screen hearth scene to create Christmas memories:
MISSION NEWS
JJ22 MISSIONARIES WERE BUSY SPREADING CHRISTMAS JOY THIS WEEK
What did we do?
 
9 am: Deliver 22 Days of Kindness gifts to Mamas for Mamas, have a tour of their new warehouse space, get a little more educated about serving poverty in Kelowna, and back to the school.
10 am-1 pm: Cooking Haitian food in the IRHS kitchen as a means of raising awareness and funds for Haiti in my Heart Meals for Minds Program. Did you know that Haiti is the most impoverished country in the western hemisphere? Did you know that local Kelowna woman, Louise Elliot, established a school in Haiti where youth are provided the opportunity to get both educated and fed?
Did you know that $100 can feed a child at this school for an entire year?

We have already raised $600 so we will be feeding 6 children!... but we want to do more.

If you are interested in finding out more or contributing to this cause, check out the link here.

1-2 pm: Hearing the inspiring story of Haiti in my Heart and how the charity came to be (while the food cooked in the kitchen oven). Louise Elliot educated us about Haiti, the climate of poverty there, and how her charity aims to alleviate some of this burden. Louise’s story was the “God moment” for most of the missionaries today. Amen. Thanks for being in the house Louise!

2-3 pm: Pack up, clean up, and deliver this meal we made to the Kelowna Gospel Mission where it would be put to good use to feed 60-70 hungry people.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXAMS ARE COMING
Midterms and Finals for all students are scheduled for Jan 19-24. Enjoy your break, but keep the schedule in mind.
HOT LUNCH
Ordering is now open for the session that runs from January to March Break. Orders will be accepted until Friday, December 17, end of day. No late orders will be accepted. For technical support with the hot lunch website, please contact tsturgeon@cisnd.ca.
GIRLS' YOUTH GROUP
A new initiative to encourage faith and friendship among young women.
 
Who: Girls in grade 6-8. 
 
When: Sundays (once a month) from 5-8 pm
            January 16, February 13th, March, 13th... (further dates to be announced)
 
Where: St. Charles Garnier
 
What: A free evening of fun-filled with food, games, music, crafts, and faith-building activities. 
           Dinner will be served. We will be working with the Blaze Belong “Walking with Purpose”
           Catholic program for the faith component of the evening. 
 
How: Please RSVP to Laura Smith (smith.landr@gmail.com) or Nicole Horsman (horsmanfamily@telus.net)
Girls need to register, so we can ensure we have enough food and supplies.
I.S.O.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ST. CHARLES
St. Charles Garnier Parish Calvary Chapel Initiative is currently working on their upcoming installation of the Stations of the Cross. We are looking for student volunteers who are interested in helping with various jobs, such as installation of the crosses, installation of plaques, and spreading bark mulch over the area. Service hours will be given to all helpers. For more information email Marie at marie_cameronandsons@hotmail.ca. We are also looking for donors who are interested in donating $75 towards the installation of the 14 stations. A plaque will be installed at the foot of each station with a dedication to donors. Tax receipts will be available. Please contact St. Charles Garnier to make a donation
DRAMA DEPARTMENT
The drama department is looking for donations of full-length mirrors. If you have any lightweight, full-length mirrors you would like to “rehome” please drop them off with Mr. Richard.
Small School. Big Family.
LEADERSHIP
CALLING ALL ALUMNI: BOXING DAY GAME
It was the winter of 1967, and a group from the Immaculata Don’s football team decided to have a friendly game of touch football at City Park on Boxing Day: fifty-three years later the tradition continues. Multi-generations of alumni have participated over the years. David Pfliger (grad of ’73) remembers being 12 when it started. There are only a few original members still attending.
In an effort to keep the tradition going, we are inviting all Immaculata alumni and current students to come and take part! This is the 54th annual Boxing Day game. Spread the word to all current and former Immac families and meet at City Park field by the parking lot at 1:00 PM on Boxing Day. For more information email David Pfliger at david.cmha@shaw.ca
Please CALL the office at
250-762-2730
and leave a recorded message for Ms. Despins if your child will be absent or late or 
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON BEING AWAY DURING DECEMBER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
It is very important that every student is accounted for when marked away. This will save Ms. Despins time when recording attendance.
Lord, my Savior, May the light of Your love shine Within my heart awaiting The celebration of Your birth And fill me with hope unfading. Amen. heartofthenation.org
CALENDAR ITEMS:


CHRISTMAS BREAK
DEC 20-JAN 3

BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL MASS -UNIFORM DAY
JAN 4

MIDTERMS AND FINALS
JAN 19-24