Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends,
Last Wednesday, the St. Raphael School community entered Lent with the special marking of a cross on our foreheads. It is an outward symbol of our faith and dedication to our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the Gospel on Ash Wednesday, we heard how Jesus emphasized the need for personal prayer. He continues to encourage us to move away from the chaos of everyday life and to go to our inner room to pray, where there is peace and quiet. This Lenten Season is the time to remember to be transparent with God, bring our open hearts to Him and He will cleanse us. Let us be real with God and He will reveal Himself in ways we have never imagined. He will fill us with grace from head to toe. This is a journey that is not easy, but ultimately it will bring us all closer to our Lord. What a great expedition to share with your children! Don’t forget to sign up for Lenten Gospel reflections from Bishop Barron at http://www.lentreflections.com/.
Please join us each Friday in Lent as the 8th graders present the Stations of the Cross for our community at 1:15 pm in the church.
Every Friday during Lent, we are selling $5 grilled cheese sandwiches served with fruit. You can also purchase tortilla chips with homemade salsa for $2. Please make sure to send your child/ren to school with money for lunch. Remember you can always come for a grilled cheese, too! Lunch is served from 12 - 12:35 pm.
Important Dates:
March 11: End of the 2nd Trimester. Stations of the Cross at 1:15 pm
March 14-21: Registration Week
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Jeans for Jesus. Wear green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
March 18: Stations of the Cross at 1:15 pm
March 21: Jeans for Jesus
March 25: Stations of the Cross at 1:15 pm
March 29-31: WCEA Accreditation Visit
In Mary’s Love,
Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal
Station One: Jesus Condemned | Station Two: Jesus Carries His Cross | Station Three: Jesus Falls for the First Time |
Pilate brought Jesus outside and said to the people, "Look at your king!" At this they shouted, "Away with Him! Crucify Him!" Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified. "Behold your king," says Pilate." Away with Him," the people shout. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be | Jesus was led away, You were led to Calvary, Lord, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be | Jesus emptied Himself, How strange to see You fall Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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