DECEMBER 2020

SJS JOURNAL

Monthly Newsletter from the office of Mrs. Sanchez

NEWS & FEATURES Together We Pray

Together We Pray PAGE 1

Monthly Value PAGE 2 A CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING

The Gift of Music GOD OF ALL CREATION, PAGE 3 WE PRAISE YOU FOR THIS TREE WHICH BRINGS BEAUTY AND MEMORIES The Gift of Music Cont'd AND THE PROMISE OF LIFE. PAGE 4 MAY YOUR BLESSING BE UPON ALL WHO GATHER AROUND THIS TREE, Away in a Manger ALL WHO KEEP THE CHRISTMAS PAGE 5 FESTIVAL BY ITS LIGHTS.

Year of St. Joseph WE WAIT FOR THE COMING OF THE CHRIST, PAGE 6 THE DAYS OF EVERLASTING JUSTICE AND OF PEACE. YOU ARE OUR GOD, Important Dates LIVING AND REIGNING, FOREVER AND EVER. PAGE 7 AMEN. Monthly Value - JOY -

At SJS we incorporate the Archdiocese’s Values Infusion Program into our daily studies.

JOY is the pure gift of God's grace and happiness.

Being joyful helps us to make good choices and to be tolerant with each other.

When was the last time you had a spontaneous laugh because your heart was absolutely overwhelmed with joy?

Whether you're facing mundane routines or painful hardships, joy often feels out of reach.

But, those who know Jesus can live joyfully, no matter what, because they have a deep and abiding joy that only Jesus Christ can give.

Jesus engulfs His followers with great love so that He may fill them with His joy.

SJS JOURNAL | PAGE 2 The Gift of Music

As you may know, one of the traditions I have started at Saint Joseph School is playing "The Song of the Day."

I believe that music is a highly effective way to learn religion, language, and math; I believe it develops critical listening skills and memory; the emotional healing that music can provide cannot be underestimated; as my Great-Grandfather used to say, "Music is good for your soul."

My gift to you is this Advent/Christmas Playlist! Please enjoy these songs and music videos (most are available on YouTube) with your family! I pray that you have a peaceful Christmas; we hope for a healthy, blessed New Year!

FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT

Sunday, November 29, 2020: The Thrill of Sunday, December 6, 2020: Deck the Halls - Hope: Advent Hymn - Christy Nockels Nat King Cole Monday, November 30, 2020: Monday, December 7, 2020: It's Beginning to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Linda Ronstadt Look Alot Like Christmas - Michael Buble Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Come Thou Tuesday: December 8, 2020: Long-Expected Jesus - St. Olaf Choral Ensemble HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Wednesday, December 2, 2020: The Little FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Drummer Boy - The Harry Simone Chorale Let It Be Done to Me - Chris Muglia Thursday, December 3, 2020: People Look East Wednesday, December 9, 2020: Hail, Holy - Canto Deo Chamber Choir Queen Enthroned Above - The Singing Nuns Friday, December 4, 2020: Oh, Come All Thursday, December 10, 2020: Immaculate Thee, Faithful - Pentanix Mary - Catholic Songbook Saturday, December 5, 2020: Jingle Bells - Friday, December 11, 2020: We Need a Little Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters Christmas - Percy Faith Saturday, December 12, 2020: FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS: Song to Our Lady of Guadalupe - Ann Karto

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THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT Sunday, December 20, 2020: We Wish Sunday, December 13, 2020: You a Merry Christmas - Enya La Guadalupana - Mariachi Nuevo Generacion Monday, December 21, 2020: Feliz Monday, December 14, 2020: Silver Bells - Navidad - Jose Feliciano Andy Williams Tuesday, December 22, 2020: Tuesday, December 15, 2020: Rockin' Around LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IN 2020!! the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee The Christmas Song - Linda Ronstadt Wednesday, December 16, 2020: The Little Wednesday, December 23, 2020: Have Drummer Boy - Stevie Wonder Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Thursday, December 17, 2020: Do You Hear Judy Garland What I Hear? - Carrie Underwood Thursday, December 24, 2020: Friday, December 18, 2020: Angels We Have CHRISTMAS EVE! O! Holy Night - Celtic Heard on High - BYU Woman Saturday, December 19, 2020: Christmas Time is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio

T H E C H R I S T M A S S E A S O N B E G I N S !

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION CHRISTMAS DAY! SILENT NIGHT - BAGPIPES AT CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2020: THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - RAY CONIFF SINGERS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020: HOLY IS HIS NAME - JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2020: AWAY IN A MANGER - MARTINA MCBRIDE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29: 2020: CAROL OF THE BELLS - CIMORELLI WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN - THE GOLDEN GOSPEL SINGERS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020: NEW YEAR'S EVE! AULD LANG SYNE - ROD STEWART FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: MARY, MOTHER OF GOD! MARY, DID YOU KNOW? - CLAY AIKEN SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021: SLEIGH RIDE - KENNY G SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021: EPIPHANY OF THE LORD WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE - KINGS COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021: THE FIRST NOEL - UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SINGERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021: SJS SCHOOL REOPENS JOY TO THE WORLD - DAVID ARCHULETA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021: MI BURRITO SABANERO - JUANA THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021: HOW GREAT THOU ART - WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021: HARK, THE HERALD ANGELS SING - CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CAROLS SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021: JESU, JOY OF MEN DESIRING - BISHOP SHORTFORD COLLEGE SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021: BAPTISM OF THE LORD WHAT CHILD IS THIS? - JOSH GROBAN

SJS JOURNAL | PAGE 4 T E A C H E R F E A T U R E Welcome, Ms. Deneen Fragoso Science 4th - 8th

We warmly welcome Ms. Fragoso to SJS! We are so pleased that she "jumped right in" to the SJS Science Curriculum S T R E A M and is teaching Science grades Science | Technology | Religion | Engineering | Art & Architecture | Math 4-8. She has embraced our Integrated STREAM approach to teaching "Away in a Manger" our students though many hands-on demonstrations, experiments and "Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room projects!

at the inn for these weary sojourners." Shelter the Ms. Fragoso is a well-rounded, hard- homeless...remember that Jesus came into this world working teacherJam whoes bringsLope decadesz of under dire circumstances. From Him, we learn HUMILITY. experience to our students! She has taught in several educational settings, Our 6th Grade class, thanks to Ms. Fragoso, had the including public school special education programs, as well as Good Shepherd pleasure of recreating a manger for Baby Jesus for their School and most recently, OLPH in December Science projects. Pelham.

Ms.Fragoso earned a degree in Education When constructing their mangers, they were asked to and a minor in Psychology, and she also incorporate the states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) has a degree in Fashion Marketing-it that are present on the day of Jesus' birth. shows!

She is a proud Mom who has taken on Beautiful job, 6th Grade!! coaching and Girl Scout Leader roles. Welcome again, Mrs. Fragoso! We are fortunate to have you at SJS!

SJS JOURNAL | PAGE 5 Year of St. Joseph! VATICAN NEWS!!

In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.

The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.

To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2020) and extending to the same feast in 2021.

SJS JOURNAL | PAGE 6 Important Dates - DECEMBER -

04 Noon Dismissal - Faculty Meeting 11 Happy Anniversary of Your Ordination, Fr. Peter! Celebrating 44 Years! 22 Noon Dismissal - Faculty Meeting 23 NO SCHOOL - Christmas Vacation Begins! 25 04 MONDAY, JANUARY 4th- Classes Resume

SJS STRONGER Than Ever! Sincerely, respectfully and gratefully, Mary Ellen DeMarzo-Sanchez, M.Ed. Principal, SJS

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