Wednesday Email

Week at a Glance:

Wed., Nov. 13

8th Grade Field Trip 11 – 2

Households of Faith 4:30 – 8:30

Thurs., Nov. 14

Ladies Night Bingo

Fri., Nov. 15

Out of uniform for Panther Perks turned in on 11/5

Sat., Nov. 16

1st Reconciliation Retreat 9-11 Church/Denning Hall

Sun., Nov. 17

Mon., Nov. 18

Hosting Games in Gym   

Tues., Nov. 19

No all-school Mass – (Mass moved to Thurs., Nov. 21)

Wed., Nov. 20

Dental screening for KGN and Vision screenings for KGN, 1st, 3rd, 5th

ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)

SPS

Panther Perk Order Form (attached)

SPC

Advent by Candlelight Flyer (attached)

AHS

OTHER

Dyslexia Flyer (attached)

SPS Scout Trivia Night Flyer (attached)

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DEADLINES/DUE DATES

LINKS

Volunteer Hours Link

Before and After Care Registration Link

PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)

Scout Trivia Night

TSS Photos

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NEW INFO

FALL CLEANUP DAY THIS SATURDAY

Labor of Love Fall Cleanup Day, Saturday 11/16

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

A perfect way to spend a day with your friends and family helping our neighbors!

About the Event:

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is hosting a Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 16. Our dedicated volunteers will be happy to lend a hand with tasks like:

  • Raking leaves
  • Clearing brush or branches
  • Moving patio furniture into storage

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO LEND A HAND!

Join us as a volunteer and help your neighbors! Click here to sign up or call our parish office at (563) 322-7994 to be part of a cleanup crew

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STILL CURRENT

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR 2nd SEMESTER LUNCH

2nd Semester Lunch will start on Thursday, January 16, 2025. All 2nd semester orders must be submitted by Friday, DECEMBER 13, 2024. 

*Please complete a separate form for each child who plans to take any a la carte lunch options. 

* Please note that signing up indicates that your child plans to take each item for the entire 2nd semester. 

*If you wish to add something after you have submitted the form (and the deadline has not passed), please create a new form and only include the ADDED choice(s). Do not resubmit already ordered items or the system will think your child wants two of everything. Additions must be made by the deadline of December 13.

*If your child decides they want to cancel something, please email kelly.boche@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us by December 13.

*Please note that all pizza will be will be CHEESE during Lent, regardless of what flavor is ordered. Lent is from Ash Wednesday, March 5 thru Easter, April 20. Pizza flavors will resume on Friday, April 25.

We will also be substituting HyVee Cheese pizza on Ash Wednesday only for those who order Chick-fil-A sandwiches or nuggets. Chick-fil-A salads will still be served on Ash Wednesday since they do not contain meat. 

*Payment for lunches will be invoiced by SCCS via Blackbaud in January.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY MONEY NOW!

Sign up for lunch at this link: https://forms.gle/L15raWWDJcjcmRsg6

Due to the nature of our lunch program, and our merge with SCCS, we no longer can offer late orders or lunch changes.

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MUSICAL VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Hello! The school year is just zooming by and it is already time to start planning for the musical! The musical is for students in 5th - 8th grades. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their God given talents to the community! I am looking for help from parents this year to help with the different moving part of the musical, more specifically a vocal director. This job would typically take three weeks (at the least) for students to learn the vocal parts with a piano. I would then need you to come for the last two weeks to polish up the singing. There would be a stipend available. Please contact Rose Frazer (third grade teacher) at rose.frazer@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us if you are interested in this role, or with helping at all with the musical. Thank you!
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DYSLEXIA INFO NIGHT

Join me for an enlightening presentation, "Understanding Dyslexia," by Ms. Yager on November 21 at 6:30 PM! Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious, this session promises valuable insights into dyslexia and how we can better support those affected. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more—check out the attached flyer for details. I hope to see you there!

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LADIES NIGHT BINGO

Ladies night bingo is SOLD OUT, but Home and School is still in need of volunteer help for this evening. Please take a look at the sign up and see if you can help at the event. If you are interested in donating a prize basket, please contact Katie Oswald at 815-931-1287

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A45ACAA2CAA8-ladies3

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TRIVIA NIGHT          

Join us for a family friendly, all ages trivia night on Saturday, November 16th hosted by the Boy Scouts. Doors will open at 5:30 after mass and trivia will start at 6:15 p.m. Questions will be geared for every age group from Bluey, to Taylor Swift, to Elvis and everything in between. Show up by yourself, with friends or with your family and join a table or email Amy Murphy to reserve a table for up to 10 people. Cost is $5 per person at the door. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks or buy a walking taco and drink for $5. We will also have pop, water and desserts for sale. To reserve a table and/or food please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/XdwWbF76bYSFivwx6 

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PARISH NEWS

Please help us welcome Fr. Simon Herrmann the weekend of November 23 & 24. (see Principal Post for more details).

Join us for Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 28 at 9AM. Bring your bread for a blessing.

NO Mass on Tuesday, November 19, due to Fr. Bruce being gone for a clergy overnighter.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

Advent by Candlelight, Sunday December 8, 5PM - RSVP NOW!  Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity for women of all ages to set aside the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations and focus their minds and hearts on Jesus and the real meaning of Christmas. Please join us to enjoy the company of friends, a beautiful program, dine on a fabulous meal, and enjoy the wonder of the season. 

Each table will have a hostess who will provide the table setting and holiday decorations for a table of 8-10 ladies. You are encouraged to bring a beverage of your choice. Dinner will be catered by Creative Catering Caravan. If you would like to be a hostess, contact Sara Sieren, sarasieren3771@gmail.com or 563.210.6554. 

REGISTRATION ATTACHED OR REGISTER ON-LINE at https://www.stpaulcatholicparish.org/advent-by-candlelight

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JOIN THE FUN AT THE UPCOMING SHALOMSGIVING FALL RETREAT!

Shalomsgiving is a fall-themed, gravy-fueled adventure for 4th through 9th graders at Camp Shalom! Come spend time with camp friends and staff, enjoy some of your favorite activities like arts & crafts, dodgeball, and high ropes (weather permitting), as well as Shalomsgiving exclusives, including pumpkin tossing, all-camp tug-of-war, and the Great Turkey Hunt! Campers will stay at our retreat center, the Charis House, and enjoy a weekend of fun, faith, and fellowship. Fee: $150, Grades 4-9. 

Arrival: Friday, Nov. 22nd, between 7-8 pm.   Departure: Sunday, Nov. 24th at 10am

Questions? (563)323-2790