May 19, 2020
Service Project for Nurses
The slide show shows SPS fourth and fifth graders making cards for the nurses at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. This was a service project they participated in for religion while learning about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. The students pictured are Grace Powers (5th), Kiera Vowells (5th), Henry Cormier (4th), and Brendan Terrone (4th). The nurses pictured are St. Pat's graduates Eileen Moran, then Eileen Moran and Meghan Gyves. They will be hanging the cards in the nurses' staff room for all the nurses to see...there are quite a few St. Pat's graduates who are nurses at this hospital who will love seeing the cards!
Solemnity of the Ascension
The NJ bishops decided not to make May 21, Solemnity of the Ascension, a holy day of obligation, so we will not have a mass on that date. The Bishops of New Jersey have agreed to transfer the celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension from a holy day of obligation observed on Thursday, May 21, 2020, to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 24, 2020, replacing the Mass and readings of the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The transfer of the feast is for this year only. As you are aware, the obligation of the faithful to attend Mass remains suspended for the present time. On Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Mass of Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter is celebrated or the Optional Memorial of Saint Peter Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs is observed with the Mass being taken from the Common of Several Martyrs.
New Belts!
Now available e for daily uniform and casual dress wear - St. Patrick School branded belts for boys! Our belt is 1.25" wide and stitched on premium luxury cotton before being finished with a full grain, rich mahogany leather and solid brass buckle plated in an elegant brushed nickel finish. All orders will be shipped directly to the purchaser.
Belt Link: https://tinyurl.com/y83cqq5g
For an questions regarding the Spirit Store or boys belts, contact Mrs. Harper at denise.h.mcarthur@gmail.com.
Morning Prayer
Would your student and/or family like the opportunity to offer morning prayer with me? Please email schooloffice@st-pats.org. You will need to be able to record and send the video prayer.
Parent Resources
Counseling Services
We know how stressful this time can be. If you feel that your child is in need of counseling, please find the resources below:
- TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITION CENTRAL OFFICE – 732-235-2810
- FAMILY INTERVENTION SERVICES MORRIS COUNTY 973–586-5243
- NEWBRIDGE CRISIS RESPONSE AND SUPPORT Crisis Counseling – 888-746-9333