FOSP MEMBER NEWS | DECEMBER 2019
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My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12
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Merry Christmas, Friends,
During this season of Advent, I am reminded of all the wonderful Friends we have in our community and of your generous hearts. You have supported us in countless ways through your prayers, financial support, volunteering, and being mentors and advocates as we launch this new organization. You are a blessing! I invite you to join us in the new year and encourage others to join, as well, as we move forward with our goals of supporting St. Philip’s School and Community Center.
Wishing you and yours a very merry and blessed Christmas and New Year.
Paula Mitchell
President, Friends of St. Philip’s
For more information and to join, click
here.
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TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION
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On Tuesday, December 17, faculty and staff were treated to a beautiful Christmas Luncheon to get them in the holiday spirit. Friends of St. Philip’s provided a fajita lunch and gift cards for holiday shopping to 90 faculty and staff members. In addition, tickets and gift cards for a Stars game, Mavs game, Misty Copeland at the Tate Lecture Series at SMU, Starbucks, Whataburger and Massage Envy were raffled.
Congratulations to the winners!
The next event will be a
Birthday Luncheon Celebration on Monday, January 6, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please
email Tina Stansbury for more information and to volunteer.
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AUNT BETTE'S COMMUNITY PANTRY
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FOSP has partnered with Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry to fill a volunteer shortage. We have committed to work the 4th Monday of every month from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you are available to work with FOSP on these Mondays, please click here:
FOSP 4th Monday in the Pantry
(To volunteer on a different day or time, please click
here.)
Bring friends! Volunteers do not need to be FOSP Members.
Schedule too busy to volunteer? The pantry always can use your help by hosting a food drive. Do you have a book club, Girl Scout troop, or Bible study that could put together a drive? Depending on the season, the pantry has items they need. Right now, low quantity items include soups, broths, and canned proteins.
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BINGO, BBQ, and the BLUES at Eddie Deen’s Ranch
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Mark your calendar for
Thursday, April 23rd and get ready for a fun-filled evening of live music, great food, and some serious bingo. Be on the lookout for information coming soon regarding how to reserve your table.
Email Martha Johnston to join in the planning fun.
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ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Assistance in the library with shelving, organizing, and checking out books – 2 hours per week, 10 am – 12, any day Monday through Friday
- Tutors to assist with reading, writing, grammar, math (training available) – 1 hour per week, times and days are flexible
- Assistance with the aquaponics garden – flexible times/days
If interested in any of these opportunities, please
email Paula Mitchell.
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Feel free to reach out to any board member if you are looking for more ways to get involved with FOSP:
Secretary: Christy Singhania
(email)
Treasurer: Annelise Pedersen
(email)
Bingo, BBQ & the Blues: Martha Johnston
(email)
Teacher and Staff Appreciation: Tina Stansbury
(email)
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