Lent and Holy Week 2010

Dear St. John the Baptist Catholic School Families,

 

Blessings on you and your family during this most holy week of our liturgical year.  During the upcoming days, we recognize the suffering, death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ –that which defines us a Christians.  Each year affords us the opportunity to reflect on our own faith and the growing, innocent faith of our children.   In addition to inviting you to attend any and all of our Holy Week services at St. John the Baptist Catholic School, I share with you important school activity information.

 

Holy Thursday:  Our Faith Formation team, along with our 7th grade class, has prepared a unique presentation for the student body to demonstrate the Last Supper and Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet.  We would love for you to attend:  Today, Thursday, 4/1 at 11:30am in our church.

Lenten Banks:  Please return all Lenten banks to the parish office during this week.

No Extended Care today, Thursday, 4/1

Thank you: Thank you to Mrs. Franzino for providing breakfast for the staff this morning.  We are well-nourished!

“Read, Write, Learn” Student Newspaper:  A couple of weeks ago, several students organized School Newspaper.  Rather than describe it, I invite you to read their first edition which I’ve attached to this message.  Great job, students!

Health Care Reform Bulletin:  Attached you will also find an important announcement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Get "2.1Certified" - An Educational Opportunity in Digital Technology: 

 

Do you or your child use Facebook? Myspace? Twitter? or YouTube?

Do you or your child use a digital camera, cellphone, webcam, or do you or your child text message?



St. John the Baptist Catholic School invites you to attend a digital technology event!



Attending this event will make you part of the rapidly growing number of "2.1Certified" individuals guaranteed to receive the information necessary to understand how to proactively avoid making a life altering mistake with any form of current or future digital technology.



Workshop Details:



For: All Community Members (Adults Only - students in grades 5-8 will be given an age appropriate presentation on Tuesday, 4/13)

When: Monday, April 12, 2010 (Take note!  This is the day we return from Easter break!)

Where: Justin-Siena High School library

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Contact:  Cindy O’Brien cindyobrien@sbcglobal.net

 

Justin-Siena High School Sponsors Napa Premiere of Documentary Film Race to Nowhere on April 19th :

Justin-Siena High School will be sponsoring the pre-release premiere of Race to Nowhere, a documentary film by director Vicki Abeles, presented at the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, on Monday, April 19th at 6:30 pm. There will be a discussion with the director after the film.



President Robert T. Jordan is encouraging community members to attend the screening of this important documentary, "We are pleased to sponsor this premiere to help raise awareness in the community about the new pressures faced by students in America today. It is important to begin dialogue about the health, safety and well-being of today's youth, and to understand how life has changed for young people preparing for a successful adulthood. As a college preparatory school, we are proud to ignite this dialogue by sponsoring this event."



The documentary was an Official Selection of the 2009 Mill Valley Film Festival, the 2010 California Independent Film Festival, and the 2010 Sonoma International Film Festival. Race to Nowhere has been deemed, "Another Inconvenient Truth" by the George Lucas Education Foundation and Edutopia, as well as, "A must-see documentary," by Patrick Bassett, President of the National Association of Independent Schools. The film's website, www.racetonowhere.com, offers more background about the making of the documentary and additional reviews.



This premiere will be open to all members of the public. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Tickets can be ordered online at:



http://rtnnapavalley.eventbrite.com/



9.      Spring Recital:  All students who submitted an "Intent to Participate" form for the Fine Arts Event to be held on April 30th will be bringing home a "Participant Confirmation" letter today, Thursday, 4/1.  This letter contains some important information.  If your child does not bring home a letter and is planning to participate (instrumental solo, vocal solo, group vocal piece, or art in the exhibit) please contact Debbie Zeller as soon as possible (dbzeller@gmail.com).  Have a wonderful Spring Break!     - Mrs. Zeller, Mrs. Hirsohn, Mrs. Gibbs & Mrs. Jordan

10.HOLY WEEK AND TRIDUUM:  Please consider attending any of these beautiful services recognizing this Holy Week.  Of special significance, is the baptism and confirmation of Mr. Paul, father of Madison and Jacque at the Easter Vigil.



Thursday April 1  7:30am Tenebrae

       7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (bilingual) followed byAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight

Friday April 2 GOOD FRIDAY     7:30am Tenebrae

         Noon Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

                                                         5:30 pm Seven Last Words of Jesus, with Veneration of the Cross and Communion (English)

                                                         6:30pm Live Dramatization of the Stations of the Cross (JESED), followed by Veneration of the Cross in the

                                                              church (Spanish)

Saturday April 3                             7:30am Tenebrae

2:00pm Rite of Preparation of Elect

7:00pm Easter Vigil Mass (bilingual, followed by special hospitality to welcome our Neophytes)

Sunday April 4                                 10:00am Mass (English), Noon Mass (Spanish)

 

 

On behalf of the faculty and staff of St. John the Baptist Catholic School, I wish you a meaningful Holy Week, joyful Easter and relaxing break.   We are thankful for the presence of your children and rejoice in the blessing of our faith-filled school.

 

With One Voice…We’ll Pass the Word Along.

 

In Peace,

Nancy Jordan

Principal

Lent & Holy Week Events 2010

Please click here for a complete list of Lent and Holy Week events:

Lent and Holy_Week_Events_2010.pdf