Issue Date: Friday, December 8, 2023

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Friday, December 8

Final day to contribute to Staff Stocking Stuffer

Friday, December 8

Polar Express Movie Night, 6pm at Gym

Sunday, December 10

2nd Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 10

Final Day to contribute to Parish Red Tag

Tuesday, December 12

Weekly School Mass, 8:45am in Church

Tuesday, December 12

2nd Grade Field Trip to MSI

Thursday, December 14

Kindergarten Field Trip, Beverly Art Center

Thursday, December 14

FSA Christmas Party, 7pm at Barraco's in Beverly

Friday, December 15

Christmas Pageant, 1:45pm in the Church

Sunday, December 17

Luminary Pick-up & Spirit Wear Sale, School & Parking Lot 11am - 1pm


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Staff Stocking Stuffer

Today is the final day to contribute to the annual Staff Stocking Stuffer. We invite you to support this impactful event that awards a Christmas bonus to our dedicated staff. Contributions are requested by the end of the day today. CLICK for details on how you can contribute. Thank you to the FSA for coordinating the collection.

Polar Express Movie - Tonight!

Join us tonight in the gym for a 6pm showing of the Polar Express, hosted by our Student Council. A suggested family donation of $5 will be donated to the Lights and Ladders Brigade and the Parish Red Tag Program. Pajamas are encouraged, and a hot chocolate and concessions stand will be available. Doors open at 5:45pm, and all children should be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas Luminaries

Order for your house or the entire block! The luminaries are a service project coordinated by the St. Barnabas 8th-grade students, families, and staff. This year's proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a charity selected by the students. Luminary kits for Christmas Eve may be purchased for the entire block (288 candles) or an individual house (18 candles). Kit pick-up is on Sunday, December 17. CLICK for purchase details.

SCRIP Tuition Savings

The countdown to Christmas is on, and gift cards make great stocking stuffers! There are two weeks left to place orders before Scrip closes for Christmas Break. Orders are due by 9am on Monday, December 11, and Monday, December 18. Be sure to keep checking for the bonuses during the Scrip Dazzle Days. For questions about SCRIP, connect with Julie McGrath at scrip@stbarnabasparish.org.

Christmas Pageant next Friday

Please join us in the Church next Friday, December 15, at 1:45pm for our school Christmas Pageant (the Preschool Pageant is Thursday, December 21). All are invited to this beautiful retelling of Christ’s birth. The 7th-grade students serve as the actors, the 5th-grade is the choir, and the 1st-grade students are the angels and shepherds.

Christmas Pageant

Spirit Wear for Christmas

The FSA Buckeye Shop is well stocked for all your Christmas gift-giving. Sweatshirts, winter hats, cozy socks, and more. Order ONLINE or stop by the pop-up sale on Sunday, December 17, from 11am - 1pm in the Main Hall of the school.

Thank you, 8th Grade Students & Parents

Last weekend, our 8th-grade students enjoyed a bowling party in celebration of completing their High School Placement Test, and on Wednesday, they welcomed grandparents and friends of the school and parish to our gym for a beautiful luncheon. We are thankful for the countless volunteer hours and positive spirit of the parents who ran these events. A special note of thanks to the coordinators: Jeanne Byrne, Karen Moran, Lisa Daigler, Colleen Bilecki, Steph Bartels, and Katie Looney.

Progressive Mixer Thank You

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the 17th Annual Progressive Mixer an incredible evening. We thank those leading the Men’s Club efforts - Patrick Doig, Pat Wirtz, and Joe Stoiber - and a special shoutout to Ted Kiper. Ted has worked tirelessly to support the Progressive for over seven years!  


And to the families that graciously opened their homes - thank you for making our community a truly special and joyful place.

AUXILIARY GROUP NEWS

Sweetheart Soiree

The annual Sweetheart Soiree, hosted by the FSA is Friday, January 12, and reservations are due by December 31. Girls are encouraged to bring their favorite date - father, grandfather, or any special adult. Order your tickets today on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

Sweetheart Soiree

Men's Club 

The Men’s Club is selling Christmas wreaths to benefit the Kevin G. Barron Scholarship fund. Wreaths are available in 10” ($25) or 18” ($35) and will make a beautiful addition to any door or a wonderful gift for a family member or friend. Wreaths are available for pick after all mass this weekend and next weekend.

Men's Club Wreaths

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