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Again I will build you, and you shall stay built, virgin Israel; Carrying your festive tambourines, you shall go forth dancing with merrymakers (Jeremiah, 31:4).
SCHOOL NEWS St. John Christmas Program
Dear Parent/Guardian, Everyone is invited to attend the Christmas Concert for Co-Cathedral St. John the Evangelist School. The Christmas Program will be presented on December 18 at 6:30 PM at Lourdes High School Auditorium. The Christmas Program is a wonderful community event that brings together the students, staff, family, friends and parishioners. It allows the students to extend their music and performance skills in a very meaningful way through the process (practicing) and the product (performance). Most importantly, the St. John Christmas Program is another way for all of us to focus on the season of Advent. We hope that you will be able to join us for the performance on December 18. Unite for Teens - (Grades 6-12) Teens - Join us for our next Unite evening on December 14th at Pax Christi Church 6:15pm-8:45pm (Mass is before at 5:15pm). This year's theme is QUESTION EVERYTHING. We'll be exploring the tough questions about God's existence, organized religion, why suffering exists and more! Our December guest speaker, Ethan Heinzen - a local catechist and past Camp Summit emcee, will explore whether or not organized religion is necessary. For more information and to RSVP visit www.uniterochestermn.org. Unite evenings include dinner, social time, speakers, small group discussion, music and meaningful prayer. There is no cost to attend these evenings, but RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan for food. Unite Ministries is an joint initiative of the Rochester Catholic parishes’ youth ministries. Visit our website for other upcoming events, trips, and prayer opportunities. Mark your calendars for the rest of the QUESTION EVERYTHING series: February 8th: Holy or Hypocrite @ Holy Spirit March 14th: Trust or Fear @ Resurrection LAST CALL for Belize Trip! If there are ANY remaining Middle/High School students who want to join us on our trip to Belize June 2020, you have ONE LAST CHANCE! So act fast if you want to come! Go to the link https://www.eftours.com/tour- ***There will be another fun Parent/Student meeting soon where we will have someone who does church missions to Belize visit. He will share currency, food and even let us try some "hot sauce" from Belize! Get excited! Mrs. Vincent will keep you posted! Trivia Night All are invited to join us for a night of wits, laughs, and more at St. Pius X parish for Trivia Night 2020 on Friday, January 17th. Compete with in multiple rounds of trivia, play various games of skill and luck, enjoy our guest hosts, eat delicious pizza, and maybe even spin THE WHEEL! You don’t need to know trivia to have a great time! Tickets are on sale now for $15/person or for a team of 8 for $120 at www.piusx.org. Funds raised at this event support St. Pius X Youth Ministry. Have questions? Contact Katie at kstinson@piusx.org. Absences or Illness If your child is ill, at an appointment or will be absent, remember to email stjattendance@rcsmn.org or call 282-5248 to let us know. If your child does not feel well during the school day, please remind them to come to the office so we can notify parents from the office. Technovation for Middle School Girls Middle School Girls - Do you want to fix something, change something, invent something? Then this is the activity for you! Please click here for the Technovation flyer.
SYSTEM NEWS Preschool enrollment is now open for our current RCS families! Re-enrollment for your students in grades 1-12 will take place beginning Catholic Schools Week - watch for a mailing at that time. Because there are limited spaces available in our preschool programs, you will receive priority placement through December 31, 2019. On January 1, 2020, preschool enrollment will open to the general public and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited so enroll early! There is a wide variety of preschool program offerings offered for the 2020-2021 school year. To view a full list of preschool offerings, please click here. The Preschool Registration Fee if $50 for all preschool applications, with a family maximum of $100 in preschool registration fees, due when you enroll. To enroll you child in preschool for the 2020-2021 school year, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@rcsmn.org. Gift cards are a great idea for many on your Christmas shopping list. Explore our Scrip gift card program and help earn money that reduces your tuition! If you already use ShopWithScrip.com you will have two opportunities to order online to receive your gift cards by Christmas. Please submit your order by 10:00 a.m. December 9th (delivered to schools December 12th, parishes December 14th and 15th) and December 16th (delivered to schools December 19th, parishes December 21st and 22nd). The Scrip Office will be closed December 23, 2019 - January 5, 2020. SYSTEM ACTIVITIES The newly launched Eagle Booster Club was established to support the general growth and development of athletics for students (grades 7-12) within Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS). Membership is comprised of RCS parents, alumni, community members, and businesses working together with goals to heighten, enhance, and enrich the athletics programs. Members promote and provide a high quality experience for students, coaches, directors, and fans through sponsorship opportunities, fundraising, and volunteer efforts. Click here for more information and to join online. UPCOMING EVENTS
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