Monday, December 07, 2015

Tuesday, December 8th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER 

Second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 
God gave Jesus’ mother the special grace of having no stain of sin.
Luke 1:26-33,38

Lord God, open our hearts to receive you as Mary did, with trust and willingness. 
Open our ears to hear your words of assurance when we feel afraid. 
Give us the grace to do your will.
Amen
CAFETERIA  
Beef on a Bun $2.00
Sandwiches (roast beef, chicken, ham, egg salad, tuna, salmon) $1.00
Salad (tossed greens with half an egg) $1.00
Soup $0.75
Bag of Veggies/Fruit $0.50
Yogurt Parfait $1.00
Yogurt/Pudding/Jello $0.50
Cookies $ 0.50
Juice/Coffee/Hot Chocolate $0.50

AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mrs. Rissling
North Entrance - Mr. Scheirer
South Entrance - Mrs. Schrader

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR ABORIGINAL STUDENTS  
A scholarship is available for a career in Aboriginal finance and management. Please see Ms. Bear as soon as possible. The application due date is TODAY.

Students in Winter Concert
All students participating in TONIGHT'S Winter Concert who are bringing canteen items must do so by 3:30 p.m. TODAY.

ST MARY WINTER CONCERT
The St Mary Winter Concert, featuring the St Mary Senior Concert Band, Grade 9 Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir and Glee Club will be held TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. in the St Mary Lecture Theater. Tickets cost $5 (Ages 10 and under are free). Tickets are available at the office and at the door before the performance

SLC Christmas week  
Monday, December 14
Red and Green Day 
Classroom door decorating begins during Period 1.

Tuesday, December 15
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day 
Candy grams sales begin at lunch for a $1 a candy cane 
The proceeds will go to the Syrian refugees arriving in Prince Albert.

Wednesday, December 16
Santa Hat Day $2 with the proceeds going to the Syrian refugees 
Christmas Bake Sale with the proceeds going to the Children's Haven 
Selling candy grams at lunch.

Thursday, December 17 
Candy grams to be handed out during Period 4
Judging of doors announced on Thursday 

Friday, December 18

Lazy Day (sweats, pj's) 
Winner of door decorating gets hot chocolate and marshmallows during Period 1


FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS
Forum brings students to Ottawa and immerses them in national politics and public affairs. If you are interested in joining hundreds of other high school students for a one-week stay in Ottawa on Parliament Hill, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for more information and application forms or go to www.forum.ca.

ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA
This is Canada’s largest youth forum. Students ages 14-17 attend week-long sessions in Ottawa. See Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for more information on session themes and upcoming dates.

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP ($80,000)
Any Grade 12 student who is planning to attend university in the fall of 2016 and will be studying in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, may be interested in being nominated for the Schulich Leader Scholarship. Please see Mrs. Rapin in student services by or before Friday, January 8th, 2016 if you are interested in being nominated. For more information go to www.schulichleaders.com

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD
This award recognizes humanitarian volunteer work. Students must demonstrate a strong performance in academics and volunteerism. Application deadline is February 1st, 2016. Application forms are available on line at www.terryfoxawards.ca

RE/MAX QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE
Re/Max is offering sixteen $1000 bursaries to Grade 12 students in Western Canada. Students are to submit an online essay that conveys the contributions they have made to their communities: Have you led a group of volunteers, raised funds for a worthwhile cause, helped special needs children or cared for seniors? The 2014 Quest for Excellence Program deadline is March 14th, 2016. Please see a counselor in Student Services for more information or go to www.remax-western.ca/quest-excellence

U of S: COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE AWARDS
Students who have applied to the U of S may begin to apply online for Competitive Entrance Awards. Please see a counselor in Student Services if you have any questions or you need assistance. The deadline to apply for Competitive Entrance Awards is March 1, 2016.

THE SASKATCHEWAN AGRICULTURE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
This year’s theme is “Stewards in Sustainability”. One winning scholarship valued at $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships valued at $2,000 will be awarded to students enrolling in an agriculture-related post-secondary program in fall 2016. Applications must be submitted by March 1st, 2016. Please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for more information. 

U of R SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Entrance awards and scholarship information can be found at www.uregina.ca/safa/awards/Entrance_Awards The awards application deadline is March 15th, 2016.  

SIAST ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

U of S DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS
Grade 12 students interested in applying to Arts and Science, Education, Edwards School of Business, Engineering, and Kinesiology must apply by February 15th, 2016.

HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAMS AT SIAST
The application period for high-demand programs is October 1st, 2015 - February 15th, 2016. Go to gosiast.com for information on high-demand programs or see a counselor in Student Services.

U of R FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Applications are now available. The application deadline is March 1st, 2016. Please see a counselor in Student Services for more information or go to http://education.uregina.ca

SIAST/U of R Nursing Degree Program
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is offered jointly by SIAST and the University of Regina. Students interested in applying for September 2016 may apply NOW! For more information and application forms see a counselor in Student Services or go to: http://sasknursingdegree.ca/

U of S: ST. THOMAS MORE COLLEGE
St. Thomas More College (STM) is a Catholic liberal arts college that is federated with the University of Saskatchewan. Their students are U of S Arts & Science students and STM students at the same time. Their classes are U of S credit classes. Go to www.stmcollege.ca click on prospective students for more information. Each year at the St. Mary High School Commencement Exercises ONE St. Mary High School graduate that has registered through STM is eligible for the Les and Irene Dube Service & Justice Scholarship valued at $2,000.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COATS FOR KIDS
The Prince Albert Knights of Columbus along with the R.C.M.P. will be working together collecting gently used (or new) coats, ski pants, toques/hats, mitts, scarves, etc. for children ages 2-12 years of age living in Saskatchewan northern communities. Donations can be brought to any Catholic Church in Prince Albert or to St. Mary High School until the middle of November. Cash $$ donations will be accepted as well to be used in purchasing outer-wear for a greater number of children. Mr. Corcoran in Room 227 will collect any donations from our School Community.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
GLEE CLUB/CHORAL 
Glee Club rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and Wednesday at 12:25 p.m.

JAZZ BAND

Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SUPPER STUDY

Students are invited to go to the library after school to receive additional teacher support. As well, a supper is served at 5:00 p.m.

BOARD GAME CLUB

Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

ART CLUB

Wednesday after school until 5:00 p.m. in the Art Room. If you enjoy making art, drawing or would like to learn a new medium, come on out. Everyone is welcome!

SUNDAY SERVICES
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sunday - 8:00 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (French); 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays - 12:10 p.m. (Check with the office to confirm.)
St. Michael Church
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Church
Saturday - 7:30 p.m
Sunday - 10:00 a.m.; 7:30 p.m.
Weekdays - 7:00 p.m. (Check with office to confirm.)
St. Mark Church
Sunday - 11:00 a.m.
St. George Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic Church
Sunday - Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
St. James Church (Albertville)
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Friday Devotions - 7:00 p.m. (with Adoration until 11:00 p.m.)

CAFETERIA MENU
Monday - Pork Sausage & Hashbrowns $2.00
Tuesday - Beef on a Bun $2.00
Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo $2.50 
Thursday - Smokie on a Bun $2.00  
Friday - Caesar Salad & Pizza Stick $2.50

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