Christmas Recess 12/22 - 1/2/07

Merry Christmas!!

The past three weeks at St. Lawrence School have been filled with preparation for the celebration of the birth of the Baby Jesus. Advent wreaths, attending the sacrament of Reconciliation, the story of the Jesse Tree and practice for the Christmas Pageant have all helped the children prepare their hearts for this joyous season.

Nothing touches the heart and spirit of the Christian world more than the glorious story of the journey to Bethlehem. Families re-tell the story of the hardships experienced by the Holy Family as they awaited the birth of the baby destined to be the Savior. The Heralding angels and a brilliant star in the night sky, that inspired the arrival of Shepherds and Kings from the Orient, still capture the imagination of children and adults alike.

I might be slightly subjective but to see and hear the entire student body share their talents in our re-telling of the Christmas story was the best gift ever.

May your heart be filled with the peace and joy of that Holy Night. May you all be blessed with the joy that filled our Church as the children sang “…Praise that wonderful name of Jesus…”

May you and your family be blessed with love and happiness this year and for many years to come,

Mrs. Sharyn O’ Leary
Principal

This is the only lunch served on that day.

Please note band will resume after the vacation on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Beginner students will have their usual lesson and end at the same time. Advanced students will take their lesson together as a full band and end at 3:30 instead of 4:00. This will be in effect through the month of January until the concert. (Date not yet announced).

10:00 in Church, all are welcome.

10:00 in Hall.

9:30 am to 12:15 pm - Children need to bring a bag lunch on this day.