God of hope,
We await the celebration of the birth of your Son, Jesus.
Help us to make good decisions and to show our love for you
by our actions and our words.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Our annual auction will be held on April 24, 2010. In this week’s envelope you will find the auction information packet which includes letters to solicit business sponsors and ideas for donations to our live/silent auction. If you have any questions about our auction, please contact our chairperson, Mrs. Susan Theiring.
May the blessings of the season be with you throughout the New Year. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation School, I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/16 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 12/17 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
• 12/18 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
• 1/4 – School Resumes
Year-to-Date Church Contribution Statements
In order to receive the parishioner rate for the 2010-2011 school year, families must have contributed a minimum of $500 to the church in the previous calendar year (1/1/09-12/31/09). Contribution statements have been mailed to school families. Donations must be made by December 27th in the Sunday collection or by December 30th in the Parish Office to be counted towards this year’s contributions. The Parish Office will be closed on December 31st, and there is no mailbox. Please do not drop off donations at the Rectory.
From the Business Office
Statements for outstanding balances are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please take a moment to review your statement. Note: A $25 late fee will assessed if payment is not received by Monday, January 4, 2010 unless prior arrangements have been made. If you need assistance or have questions regarding your statement please call Mrs. Fenton no later than Thursday, December 17.
See's Candies:
Several Inca families did not come to pick up their See's Candies orders last Sunday after all the morning Masses. If you are one of these families, you must pick up your orders from the School Office before Friday. Thank you to all participating families for your generous support of our Holiday Fundraiser. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Concert
You are invited to our Christmas concert, “Peace on Earth” this Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Main entrance doors to the church will open at 6:30 p.m. Students can be dropped off in their classrooms beginning at 6:30. Please note that guests will not be permitted to remain in the church following the 5:30 mass. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
No ASP Friday, December 18
Please note that we will dismiss at noon next Friday, December 18. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is(are) picked up promptly at noon.
Epiphany Parties
Parties in celebration of the Epiphany will be held on Wednesday, January 6 at 2:15 p.m. Room parents are asked to keep class parties simple (1 drink and treat per child).
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Family Messenger December 8, 2009
God of hope,
May we, like Mary,
do our part in your saving work.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Today we celebrate the great solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. People all over the world go to church today to worship God for giving us Mary, who was pure, holy, and worthy of becoming the mother of Jesus Christ. When Mary was still inside her own mother’s body, she was chosen to be different from all other people. God gave Mary the special grace to be completely pure—free from any stain of original sin. Mary is the patroness of the United States, and so this day is particularly wonderful for all of us here.
As we continue through the season of Advent, we ask God to give us strength to prepare the way for Jesus’ coming.
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/10 – Fall Sports Banquet 6 p.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.; Junior High Dance 6 – 9:30 p.m.
• 12/13 – 2nd Grade School Sponsored Mass
• 12/16 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 12/17 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
• 12/18 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported our book fair on Saturday. We would also like to thank Mrs. Hihn, Mrs. Federis, and all parents and students who helped organize and prepare the program. Profits earned will be published as soon as figures become available.
St. Columbkille Gift Collection
As Christmas approaches, it is once again time for our annual collection of the gifts for the students of St. Columbkille. Each Incarnation student was given or will be given the name of a St. Columbkille student. Please wrap a new, unused gift and label it with your child’s name and the name of the recipient. Please turn in gifts no later than Monday, December 14. Gifts will be blessed and will be delivered to St. Columbkille. Thank you for your generous support.
Americana/Grove Holiday School Program
Thank you to all who have shopped at The Americana and have submitted receipts to the concierge desk. As of yesterday, Incarnation will receive a total of $749.20! The program will continue until The Grove and The Americana at Brand give away a combined amount of $100,000, so continue to turn in your receipts and earn as much for Incarnation as you can!
Christmas Concert
You are invited to our Christmas choral concert which will take place on Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Come and see the preschool through eighth grade choirs perform music of the season! The choral concert is directed by our music teacher, Mr. Christopher Yraola.
Lost and Found
If you are missing any uniform items, please be sure to check the lost and found. There are many sweaters and jackets in our pile!
No ASP Friday, December 18
Please note that we will dismiss at noon next Friday, December 18. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is(are) picked up promptly at noon.
SCRIPTIP:
Plan ahead, plan ahead, and oh yeah, plan ahead! First verse, same as the first, "Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead." We do our best to have everything, but sometimes we sell out and we'd hate for you to miss out on the profit.
In addition to last weeks profit increases, they have now added Starbucks 9%, Kmart 10%, and Sears 10%. In case you forgot what last weeks list was: Barnes & Noble now 11%, ITunes 8%, California Pizza Kitchen 5%, Home Depot 6%, Lowes 6%, Build-a-Bear 10%, and LL Bean 17%. All of these until Dec. 11th (but sometimes they'll do it until Dec. 18th--stay tuned).
Finally, this week for a $1.00, we will have velum bags with ribbon and gift tags, and pillow boxes that are holiday themed. You'll be able to pop your scrip card in one of these beautiful options and, your gift is ready to go under the tree.
See's Candies:
Attention Inca Families -- Your See's Candies orders will arrive and be available for pick up this Sunday, December 13, next to the church/school parking lot after all the morning Masses. Also, there will be an additional limited selection of See's Candies available for sale. We look forward to seeing you Sunday morning!
May we, like Mary,
do our part in your saving work.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Today we celebrate the great solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. People all over the world go to church today to worship God for giving us Mary, who was pure, holy, and worthy of becoming the mother of Jesus Christ. When Mary was still inside her own mother’s body, she was chosen to be different from all other people. God gave Mary the special grace to be completely pure—free from any stain of original sin. Mary is the patroness of the United States, and so this day is particularly wonderful for all of us here.
As we continue through the season of Advent, we ask God to give us strength to prepare the way for Jesus’ coming.
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/10 – Fall Sports Banquet 6 p.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.; Junior High Dance 6 – 9:30 p.m.
• 12/13 – 2nd Grade School Sponsored Mass
• 12/16 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 12/17 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
• 12/18 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported our book fair on Saturday. We would also like to thank Mrs. Hihn, Mrs. Federis, and all parents and students who helped organize and prepare the program. Profits earned will be published as soon as figures become available.
St. Columbkille Gift Collection
As Christmas approaches, it is once again time for our annual collection of the gifts for the students of St. Columbkille. Each Incarnation student was given or will be given the name of a St. Columbkille student. Please wrap a new, unused gift and label it with your child’s name and the name of the recipient. Please turn in gifts no later than Monday, December 14. Gifts will be blessed and will be delivered to St. Columbkille. Thank you for your generous support.
Americana/Grove Holiday School Program
Thank you to all who have shopped at The Americana and have submitted receipts to the concierge desk. As of yesterday, Incarnation will receive a total of $749.20! The program will continue until The Grove and The Americana at Brand give away a combined amount of $100,000, so continue to turn in your receipts and earn as much for Incarnation as you can!
Christmas Concert
You are invited to our Christmas choral concert which will take place on Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Come and see the preschool through eighth grade choirs perform music of the season! The choral concert is directed by our music teacher, Mr. Christopher Yraola.
Lost and Found
If you are missing any uniform items, please be sure to check the lost and found. There are many sweaters and jackets in our pile!
No ASP Friday, December 18
Please note that we will dismiss at noon next Friday, December 18. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is(are) picked up promptly at noon.
SCRIPTIP:
Plan ahead, plan ahead, and oh yeah, plan ahead! First verse, same as the first, "Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead." We do our best to have everything, but sometimes we sell out and we'd hate for you to miss out on the profit.
In addition to last weeks profit increases, they have now added Starbucks 9%, Kmart 10%, and Sears 10%. In case you forgot what last weeks list was: Barnes & Noble now 11%, ITunes 8%, California Pizza Kitchen 5%, Home Depot 6%, Lowes 6%, Build-a-Bear 10%, and LL Bean 17%. All of these until Dec. 11th (but sometimes they'll do it until Dec. 18th--stay tuned).
Finally, this week for a $1.00, we will have velum bags with ribbon and gift tags, and pillow boxes that are holiday themed. You'll be able to pop your scrip card in one of these beautiful options and, your gift is ready to go under the tree.
See's Candies:
Attention Inca Families -- Your See's Candies orders will arrive and be available for pick up this Sunday, December 13, next to the church/school parking lot after all the morning Masses. Also, there will be an additional limited selection of See's Candies available for sale. We look forward to seeing you Sunday morning!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Family Messenger, December 1, 2009
God of power and love,
We thank you for the grace of this Advent season.
Help us each day to remember your greatness
and your love for us, so that we, like your Son,
will serve you with reverence.
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 and also a time to remember that we wait for Christ to come again in glory. It is a season to enjoy the hope that Christ’s resurrection points to. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings! At home, you can create a mode 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. May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/2 – See’s Candy orders due
• 12/3 – 12/4 – Santa Shop
• 12/5 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair @ the Americana
• 12/8 – Immaculate Conception All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon Totals
As of November 30, 2009 we have collected $39,205.18 from our Jog-a-thon!! Congratulations to the following students for raising the most money:
Pizza Party – 4th Grade, $5,467
1st Place, $100 gift card – Tie:
Shaun T, 5th Grade, $1,000
Phillip R, 4th Grade, $1,000
2nd Place, $75 gift card – Candice Le F, 3rd Grade, $750
3rd Place, $50 gift card – Brynne R, 2nd Grade, $570
4th Place, $25 gift card – Roger R, 7th Grade, $550
If you have not sent in your mandatory donation please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Leti Fenton in the Business Office.
See's Candies Holiday Fundraiser
Please return all completed order forms with payment to the School Office by Wednesday, December 2.
WASC Update
Last Wednesday, the final draft of our self-study document was sent out to the WASC reading team. We look forward to the reading team’s comments and feedback so we can make our last revisions before the visiting team arrives.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
It’s December and time for the Barnes & Noble book fair at the Americana on Saturday, December 5th! The library earns 10% on any purchases made at Barnes & Noble during its store hours of 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Just mention our voucher number 598680 when you check out. All purchases earn our school a profit. Buy a book, CD, DVD, coffee, food, games, etc. anytime on Saturday during store hours. The Americana is offering an additional 5% to our school. Just take your Barnes and Noble receipts to the concierge desk on Saturday before you leave.
We are planning a fun, holiday program Saturday morning starting at 9:30 am. There will be Christmas carols, Story Time, a Puppet Show and a new holiday tradition, the Kris Kringle book exchange. For the book exchange, guests will fill out a sticky label with the following information: Child’s name, Grade, Reading Level, Topic/Book interest). The label goes into a box. Guests will choose a label that has already been filled out by another child. They will then purchase a book from Barnes & Noble for the child they picked and stick the label on it. The purchased books will go into a basket. These books will be distributed by calling out the names on the label later in the morning. If the child is not present, the books will be distributed at school.
Can’t shop on Saturday in Glendale? Just pick up the phone, dial 818-545-9146, and place a phone order, mention our voucher number 598680 and our school earns 10%. Any purchases, in person or by phone made on Saturday, December 5th giving our voucher number will be included in our 10% profit. This means that out of area grandparents and family can phone in a book order on Dec. 5th and Barnes & Noble will ship it FREE!
Come and share in the fun. See you there!
Mrs. Hihn
We thank you for the grace of this Advent season.
Help us each day to remember your greatness
and your love for us, so that we, like your Son,
will serve you with reverence.
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 and also a time to remember that we wait for Christ to come again in glory. It is a season to enjoy the hope that Christ’s resurrection points to. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings! At home, you can create a mode 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. May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/2 – See’s Candy orders due
• 12/3 – 12/4 – Santa Shop
• 12/5 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair @ the Americana
• 12/8 – Immaculate Conception All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon Totals
As of November 30, 2009 we have collected $39,205.18 from our Jog-a-thon!! Congratulations to the following students for raising the most money:
Pizza Party – 4th Grade, $5,467
1st Place, $100 gift card – Tie:
Shaun T, 5th Grade, $1,000
Phillip R, 4th Grade, $1,000
2nd Place, $75 gift card – Candice Le F, 3rd Grade, $750
3rd Place, $50 gift card – Brynne R, 2nd Grade, $570
4th Place, $25 gift card – Roger R, 7th Grade, $550
If you have not sent in your mandatory donation please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Leti Fenton in the Business Office.
See's Candies Holiday Fundraiser
Please return all completed order forms with payment to the School Office by Wednesday, December 2.
WASC Update
Last Wednesday, the final draft of our self-study document was sent out to the WASC reading team. We look forward to the reading team’s comments and feedback so we can make our last revisions before the visiting team arrives.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
It’s December and time for the Barnes & Noble book fair at the Americana on Saturday, December 5th! The library earns 10% on any purchases made at Barnes & Noble during its store hours of 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Just mention our voucher number 598680 when you check out. All purchases earn our school a profit. Buy a book, CD, DVD, coffee, food, games, etc. anytime on Saturday during store hours. The Americana is offering an additional 5% to our school. Just take your Barnes and Noble receipts to the concierge desk on Saturday before you leave.
We are planning a fun, holiday program Saturday morning starting at 9:30 am. There will be Christmas carols, Story Time, a Puppet Show and a new holiday tradition, the Kris Kringle book exchange. For the book exchange, guests will fill out a sticky label with the following information: Child’s name, Grade, Reading Level, Topic/Book interest). The label goes into a box. Guests will choose a label that has already been filled out by another child. They will then purchase a book from Barnes & Noble for the child they picked and stick the label on it. The purchased books will go into a basket. These books will be distributed by calling out the names on the label later in the morning. If the child is not present, the books will be distributed at school.
Can’t shop on Saturday in Glendale? Just pick up the phone, dial 818-545-9146, and place a phone order, mention our voucher number 598680 and our school earns 10%. Any purchases, in person or by phone made on Saturday, December 5th giving our voucher number will be included in our 10% profit. This means that out of area grandparents and family can phone in a book order on Dec. 5th and Barnes & Noble will ship it FREE!
Come and share in the fun. See you there!
Mrs. Hihn
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Recent School Pictures
Incarnation School Jog-a-Thon, November 2009
Incarnation Harvest Stewardship Fair, November 2009
Incarnation's New Preschool in the Glendale News-Press, November 2009
News coverage of the Incarnation Stewardship Fair, November 2009
Recent Pictures of our New Preschool, November 2009
Family Messenger November 17, 2009
Loving God,
You see the good in every person.
Help us to remember that we
are all your children.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
This Friday, report cards will be distributed to students in grades one through eight. Please take this opportunity to sit down with your child and praise his/her first trimester successes and accomplishments. This is also an excellent time to review areas in which your child can improve upon over the next trimester.
This Friday is also our annual Jog-a-Thon. Students will have lunch from 11:15 – 11:45, and the Jog-a-Thon will begin at noon. Thank you to all who solicited sponsors to make this event successful. I would also like to thank Mrs. Anne Marie Guinane, our Jog-a-Thon chairperson, as well as all of the other parents who are volunteering behind-the-scenes and on the day of the event.
Next week we dismiss at noon for parent-teacher conferences. ASP will be available from noon until 6:00 p.m. M&F Kitchenette will not serve lunch next week. Therefore, if your child will be in ASP, please send him/her with a lunch from home.
I hope to see you at the Jog-a-Thon!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• November 18 – 5th grade bake sale
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 20 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
St. Columbkille Food Drive
A list of suggested items was sent home last week, but any food donations are welcome. The blessing of the food for St. Columbkille will take place this Thursday morning and the food will be delivered following the blessing. Thank you for your generosity.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
From the Business Office
Reminder: the Jog-a-thon mandatory donation ($150 per child) is due now. If you are not sure whether you included Jog-a-thon in your FACTS Tuition payment please call Mrs. Fenton in the Business Office.
SCRIP TIP
It's almost Thanksgiving. Don't forget to buy your scrip for all your special needs this year, especially for Black Friday. We have a few changes to the On Hand Scrip. We will now carry Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf ($25-9%). Domino's will no longer be available in $5, but will be available in $10 (5%). Itunes has increased profits to 5% and Outback/Roys/Flemings has increased to 8%. KFC has been reduced to 8%.
Many additional changes have been made to the Special Scrip Order form. Rubys Diner $25-5%, F.Y.E. has been removed, Eddie Bauer $25-10%, Aeropostale $25-7%, Nike $25-12%, Henrys Market $25-3%. Make sure you think ahead when purchasing from the Special Order form since we need time to order it.
Finally, Bath and Body Works has sent me some $10 off coupons when you spend $30.
When you consider the 13% profits, that's a VERY good deal.
Stop by the Scrip table in the mornings, we're here to help with your holiday needs.
Family Messenger November 11, 2009
Almighty God,
We pray that leaders everywhere,
in our world, in our church,
and in our communities, will follow your example.
May they serve you and use their power
to create a just and peaceful world.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
As Thanksgiving approaches, we remember to give thanks for our abundant blessings. We also remember those in need and our call to help others. Our student council will be sponsoring the annual collection of food for our sister school, St. Columbkille. A flyer is enclosed in this week’s envelope with suggested donations for each class, though any non-perishable donation is welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice one of Incarnation’s Schoolwide Student Learning Expectations: serving the community according to God’s call as evidenced by local and global outreach. Thank you for your support of this drive.
Have a great week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
• November 12 – 8th grade graduation meeting 7:00 p.m.
• November 13 – End of Trimester I
• November 15 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 18 – 5th grade bake sale
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 20 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
Annual Auction – Chairperson Needed!
We are in need of an auction chairperson for our event to be held at the Castaway Restaurant on April 24, 2010. If you are interested in this service hour opportunity (automatically earns 40 participation hours), please contact Mark Richardson (mrichardson@cbbank.com).
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.
Stewardship Fair
Are you interested in learning about how your family can be involved with Mass? Join us for the celebration of the grand opening of the Incarnation Community Center this Sunday from 8:30 – 2:00. Be sure to visit the Liturgy Committee’s table to learn more about getting involved.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
Varsity Football
Congratulations to the Incarnation Eagles Varsity Football Team! The team made it to the playoffs this weekend. Way to go Eagles!
Girls’ B Basketball
We are in need of just one more coach for our spring sports season! I you are interested in coaching the 4th – 6th grade girls’ basketball team, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net The coach will need to be Virtus trained, fingerprinted, complete a TB test, and participate in CYO training prior to beginning practices. Head coaches receive 40 participation hours.
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Enclosed in this week’s envelope, you will find information about the optional See’s Candy fundraiser. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the school’s P.E./Athletic program.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Incarnation in the Glendale News-Press
A brand-new Incarnation
See: http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/11/16/news/gnp-thanksgiving111609.txt
See: http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/11/16/news/gnp-thanksgiving111609.txt
Father Paul Hruby blesses the Incarnation Community Center at the Church of the Incarnation's "A Harvest of Thanksgiving" Grand Opening and Stewardship Fair on Sunday. (Scott Smeltzer/News-Press)
Community center at local Catholic church opens three years after it was blessed.
By Christopher Cadelago
Published: Last Updated Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:28 PM PST
DOWNTOWN — It’s been more than three years since Church of the Incarnation parishioners saw their community center blessed.
On Sunday, a diverse group of churchgoers, students and community leaders showed up at the three-story campus complete with a preschool gym and office space to officially christen and open the center during a ceremony titled “A Harvest of Thanksgiving.”
Father Paul Hruby stood in the courtyard and re-blessed the plot of land as elders of the church, Boy and Girl Scouts, and religious groups looked on.
“In stewardship we give back to God what God has offered to us,” he said, before sprinkling the land with holy water.
The rededication put a swift end to a long wait, making the space available for various functions, including basketball and volleyball in the gym, weekly Boy and Girl Scout meetings and getting the word out about the small Catholic preschool nestled between a large playing field and outside play structure, said Marguerite Lincoln, director of marketing and special events for the Incarnation Community Center.
“We want it to be a place where we can have fellowship for all of the parish community,” she said, sitting in one of the building’s lounge areas.
She attributed delays in opening the center to a protracted construction schedule and other technical issues. But even that didn’t stop the school’s Boy Scout troop from using the project as a way to acquire coveted merit badges, troops said.
“The fix-up became an Eagle [Scout] project for two students here,” said John Parker, a freshman at St. Francis High School who is five merit badges away from becoming an Eagle Scout. “It’s a lot better than when it started.”
Erin Sanchez, Incarnation’s representative of the Crescenta Valley-Glendale Service Unit, said her Girl Scout troop is just two grades — second and fifth — away from turning out a full roster, and plan to use the newly opened space for World Thinking Day, where they exchange global information.
Holiday events are being planned, and a summer luau looms for organizers excited to finally have a place to gather.
This weekend children darted around a fall harvest spread, and visitors were welcomed by the sign: “May the bounty of the season fill your heart and home.”
As part of the multipurpose event, St. Vincent de Paul Society spent the day gathering volunteers for its winter giving effort, including food drives, information on social services and help with utility bills.
“Some people don’t know where to turn. They don’t know how to get that help,” said Ray Shinn, vice president of the organization’s local chapter. “You’d be surprised that some don’t know whether they qualify.
Dozens of groups participated in the stewardship fair, including Mission of Divine Mercy, Heart of Jesus, Legion of Mary, Knights of Malta and Couples for Christ.
Elaine Quada, an organizer for Kids for Christ, joined the rest of the parish’s leadership in welcoming the new center, located about two blocks away from the Brand Boulevard church at 214 W. Fairview Ave.
“We love the space,” she said.
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