St. Paul Catholic School Eagle Update Deeply Rooted in Knowledge, Faith, and Family Since 1930 . THANKSGIVING PRAYER Father in heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal; our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health, the love we have for one another, our fami- ly and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us con- tinued graces and blessings throughout the coming year. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen. Traditional Catholic Prayers Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. What better way to give thanks to God than to attend Mass together as a family. COME LORD JESUS, COME Sunday, November 27th, is the First Sunday of Advent. Ad- vent comes from the Latin word “coming”. We are waiting the coming of the Christ Child on Christmas day. In the Brown Envelope this week, you will find the Advent Daily Reflection booklet. Set aside time as a family to read and re- flect on the daily reflections and practices that are suggested in this booklet. The most common symbol of Advent is the Advent wreath, which holds four candles symbolizing hope, peace, joy and love. No doubt you will soon be decorating your homes for Christmas. As a family, take time next week to decorate your home for Ad- vent by making an advent wreath. Set the wreath in a place of prominence in your home where the family can gather to pray and prepare their heart for the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus. In addition to an Advent wreath, Advent themed crafts are often centered around the creation of items that help count down the days or weeks until Christmas. For children's Advent crafts and activities go to http://www.pinterest.com. or http://www.stnicholascenter.com. Let us work together to bring the real meaning of Christmas into our homes…..let us keep Christ in Christmas. NOVEMBER 18, 2016 Celebrating 87 Years St. Paul Catholic School 1900 12th Street No. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Office: 727-823-6144 Ext. Day 727-823-5177 E-mail [email protected]Web site www.stpaul1930.org Mission Statement Inspired by the charism of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, the mission of St. Paul Catholic School is to provide students with a foundation for life through faith, academics, and service and to assist students in developing their gifts and talents, so that they may fulfill the plan God has for their lives. “BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR MERCY SHALL BE THEIRS.” Matt. 5:7
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St. Paul Catholic School
Eagle Update Deeply Rooted in Knowledge, Faith, and Family
Since 1930
. THANKSGIVING PRAYER Father in heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal; our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health, the love we have for one another, our fami-
ly and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us con-tinued graces and blessings throughout the coming year. We ask this in the
name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen. Traditional Catholic Prayers
Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
What better way to give thanks to God than to attend
Mass together as a family.
COME LORD JESUS, COME Sunday, November 27th, is the First Sunday of Advent. Ad-
vent comes from the Latin word “coming”. We are waiting
the coming of the Christ Child on Christmas day. In the
Brown Envelope this week, you will find the Advent Daily
Reflection booklet. Set aside time as a family to read and re-
flect on the daily reflections and practices that are suggested in
this booklet.
The most common symbol of Advent is the Advent wreath, which holds four candles
symbolizing hope, peace, joy and love. No doubt you will soon be decorating your
homes for Christmas. As a family, take time next week to decorate your home for Ad-
vent by making an advent wreath. Set the wreath in a place of prominence in your home
where the family can gather to pray and prepare their heart for the real meaning of
Christmas, the birth of Jesus. In addition to an Advent wreath, Advent themed crafts are
often centered around the creation of items that help count down the days or weeks until
Christmas. For children's Advent crafts and activities go to http://www.pinterest.com.
or http://www.stnicholascenter.com. Let us work together to bring the real meaning
of Christmas into our homes…..let us keep Christ in Christmas.