Tomorrow is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On this day in the year 1531, a poor peasant, Saint Juan Diego, was blessed with a vision of Mary. She asked him to tell the bishop of Mexico that she wanted a shrine built in that very place. As a sign, she left an image of herself on Saint Juan’s cloak. The image does not grow old or fade. It is kept in a beautiful shrine in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where it is treated with great love and respect by the Mexican people. Because of this love, Our Lady of Guadalupe became the patroness of Mexico, and Pope John Paul II declared her to be patroness of all America. To celebrate this feast day there will be an all school Mass at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, prepared by the 8th grade and kindergarten classes. Please join us if you are able to do so.

Each student is encouraged to share a gift with a fellow student at our sister school, St. Columbkille. Please wrap a gift and write “boy” or “girl” and the appropriate age on the tag. Gifts will be blessed on Wednesday, 12/19 at 7:50 a.m. and will then be delivered to St. Columbkille. Please make an effort to have your gifts in no later than Tuesday, 12/18. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

May your week be blessed with peace and calmness of the season!

Olivia Carrillo
Principal

Important Notice for Parishioners
Year to date (January through November) contribution statements to each registered school family were mailed last week. To be considered a parishioner and receive reduced tuition rate all donations must be received or postmarked by December 31st. The minimum contribution (January 1, 2007-December 31, 2007) is $500.00.

Christmas Program Time Change
Since weekday Masses begin at 5:30, the Christmas Program has been moved to 7:00 p.m. to allow enough time between the end of Mass and the beginning of the program. Students should be in their classrooms at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 12/20.
Many thanks to Mrs. Imelda Rodriguez, Mrs. Diana Girskis, Ms. Jennifer Rickert, Mrs. Edilia Cuevas, Mrs. Linda Campo, Mrs. Laura Medina, and Mrs. Anne Marie Smith for all of their hard work in preparing our students for the Christmas Program next week. We are looking forward to a wonderful show as we prepare for the Christmas season!

See’s Candy Sale
Thank you to all families who supporting our optional See’s Candy Fundraiser. Thanks also to Mrs. Dumansky and Mrs. Leon for organizing this sale. We raised $1,849.25 which will be used for our athletic program.

Santa Claus Is Coming to Inca!
Please see the enclosed flyer about Santa’s visit to Incarnation on Thursday, 12/13. Money raised from Santa pictures will be allocated to the computer lab’s budget.

Kids Fitness Challenge
Mark your calendars for the Kids Fitness Challenge which will be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, January 26. Flyer enclosed.

Scrip
Remember to support Inca during the holiday season by purchasing scrip cards. Visit our website at www.incaglendale.org to view and print a copy of our “On Hand” and “Special Order” scrip order forms.

Congratulations: Rebecca G., grade 6, received third prize in the annual Glendale News Press Holiday Guide. Way to go, Rebecca!

Lunch Yard Duty Volunteers Needed for 12/20!
Please contact Mrs. Reiner if you are available for yard supervision on Thursday, December 20 (12:00 – 12:30)

Looking Ahead
• Tuesday, 12/11 – 7th Grade Parent Meeting 6 p.m. in Math Room
• Wednesday, 12/12 – All School Mass – Wear Dress Uniform
• Thursday, 12/13 – Coffee with the Principal 7:45 a.m./Santa Pictures/Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal
• Friday, 12/14 – Penance: Grades 3-5/Junior High Dance 6-10 p.m.
• Thursday, 12/20 – Christmas Program: 7:00 p.m. in church
• Friday, 12/21 – Noon dismissal; NO ASP – please have your child picked up at noon – no supervision after carpool.
• Monday, 1/7 – Classes resume