God, our Father,
You sent your Son to show us your love.
Give our bodies the strength to seek you,
Our minds the light to see you,
And our hearts the joy of your presence
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
On Sunday, we began the season of Advent. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings. At school, we will light the Advent wreath at each of our Monday morning assemblies. At home, you can create a mood of anticipation with your family by displaying the empty manger from a Christmas nativity scene; you can also set an Advent wreath at home and light it each week as we approach Christmas.
Sunday was also the first day of the implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal in the U.S. This means that there is now one standard English text for the mass whether you are in the U.S. or any other English-speaking country. To help with the transition, Mr. Sanchez has provided older students with a laminated copy of the changes to the prayers and responses to keep with them and take to mass. Cards are also available in the pews for anyone needing a reference tool, but those are to remain in the pews so they are available to parishioners at all times.
May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• November 30 – 6th – 8th grade field trip to The Crucible
• December 1 – Santa Pictures
• December 2 – Walk to school day; Report cards go home
• December 5 – Parent-Teacher Conferences – No school/No ASP
• December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
• December 8-9 – Santa Shop
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Please support our Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand this Saturday, December 3. Mention Incarnation School and a portion of your purchase will be given to the school. This is valid all day in store and online! Remember to take your receipts to Concierge Services at the Americana for additional earnings! DON’T FORGET TO USE BARNES AND NOBLE SCRIP!
SCRIP Tip
Additional vendors are increasing their percentages this month: Lowe’s to 6% through December 16; Williams-Sonoma/Pottery Barn to 10% through December 16; iTunes to 7% through December 16; Starbucks to 9% through December 16; AMC Theaters to 12% through December 9. Note: to receive these increased percentages please place your order as soon as possible.
From the Business Office
November ASP, Homework Club, and AM Care invoices will be e-mailed on Thursday, December 1.
