St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 19

R - The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
the decree of the Lord is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.  R

The fear of the Lord is pure, 
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true,
all of them just. R

Though your servant is careful of them,
very diligent in keeping them,
yet who can detect failings?
Cleanse me from my unknown faults! R

From wanton sin especially, restrain your servant;
let it not rule over me.
Then shall I be blameless and innocent
of serious sin. R

From the Principal

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow night is the Home and School Meeting at 6:30 in the gymnasium. Please come to the meeting and catch up on some of the exciting improvements to the school and the projected work to be done during the rest of the year.

Remember there will be a drawing for $100.00 and parents who made the first meeting will continue to qualify for the $500.00 to be given out at the last Home and School meeting.

Final plans are also being made for the Fall Fest. The Home and School Board has been very busy planning for the Fest and has information regarding that event and also other events planned for the school year.

Again, please come! Hear about what is being done for your children! 

-- Dr. Gerard Toups

Calendar for the Week

Thursday, October 1
Reconciliation (6th)
11:30 Dismissal - Buses will run. 
Lunch will be served.
Home and School Meeting @ 6:30 in the Gym

Friday, October 2
TPSS Fair Holiday - St. Joseph DOES have school.
No buses today. There will be two carpool lines. Please use both.
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Adopt-a-Child Collection
Spirit Dress or Fall Fest Shirts 

Tuesday, October 6
Cheerleader Pictures after School - bring uniforms

Wednesday, October 7
Living Rosary @ 8:45 in church

Friday, October 9
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
First Quarter Accelerated Reader Deadline
Spirit Dress or Fall Fest Shirts

October 1 & 2

Thursday, October 1, is a half day of school for students at St. Joseph and in Tangipahoa Parish. Dismissal will be at 11:30 for all students. Buses will run both morning and at 11:30. Lunch will ber served. There is no after school care at St. Joseph on half days.

Friday, October 2, is a full day of school for students at St. Joseph. Tangipahoa Parish students do not have class that day, therefore buses will not run. Instead, St. Joseph will run carpool lines on both sides of the building. Please follow directions from the teachers on duty so that carpool will run smoothly.

Home & School Meeting

Tomorrow night is our second Home and School Association meeting at 6:30 in the gymnasium. Important discussions will take place regarding some of the exciting improvements to the school and the projected work to be done during the rest of the year.

Remember there will be a drawing for $100.00 and parents who made the first meeting will continue to qualify for the $500.00 to be given out at the last Home and School meeting.

Final plans are also being made for the Fall Fest. The Home and School Board has been very busy planning for the Fest and has information regarding that event and also other events planned for the school year.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

September Crusaders

Chloe Ernst, Kirsten Jackson, Camryn Ernst

Chloe and Camrym are in second grade. Kirsten is a seventh grade student. Their awards were announced at the school Mass on Friday, September 25.

Each month from September through April, St. Joseph School names a Crusader and a Mini Crusader of the Month. Students are nominated by faculty, other students, and the community. A selection committee reviews the nominations and names Crusaders for that month.

Crusaders of the Month are students who explemplify by their words and deeds what it means to be true Crusaders. They display a love of God and a devotion to His work. They show obvious concern for peers, family, and friends and participate in school life with zeal and enthusiasm. They stand up for causes or situation when they know it is right. They are leaders, not followers. The Crusaders show hnesty and integrity, rspect for authority, and a willingness to give service to others.

Students chosen as Cruaders of the Month are honored with the announcement at an all-school Mass. They are given a certificate, a gift basket, and a Crusader t-shirt. Their picture is taken and made into a poster which hangs in the school office. They are honored with their picture on the school website and in The Crusader Connection. At the end of the school year, all Crusaders of the Month are taken out to lunch by the Principal and the Religion Coordinator.

Fall Fest T-shirts

Students who ordered Fall Fest T-shirts will be able to wear them every Friday in October, including the Friday after the event. 

We're looking forward to seeing all our students supporting the school with Fall Fest T-shirts on October Fridays!

St. Joseph Parish News

Please come and join the St. Joseph Parish Rosary Altar Society in praying the Rosary for peace in our world and for a greater respect for life.

The Rosary will be recited on Saturday, October 10, at 10:00 a.m. in front of St. Joseph School by the Blessed Mother statue.

For more information, please contact Peggy West at 985-370-7397.

Prayer for Priests

The Year for Priests 2009-2010

Dear Lord,

We pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around Your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry.

We pray that Mary will guide Your priests to follow her own words,
"Do whatever He tells you." (Jn 2:5)

May Your priests have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary's most chaste spouse.

May the Blessed Mother's own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross.

May Your priests be holy, filled with the fire of Your love, seeking nothing but Your greater glory and the salvation of souls.

Amen