St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 145

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful. 

The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works. 

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful. 

The LORD is faithful in all his words
and holy in all his works.
The LORD lifts up all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down. 

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful. 

The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth. 

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful.

From the Principal

Dear Parents,

The Fair, according to all indications, was most successful this weekend. Numerous individuals made yeoman efforts to assure its success. At the dire risk of omitting some valuable and generous people, we especially thank the following. Some of those mentioned in one group also offered assistance of one kind or another in other areas of the fair.

Fair Chairpersons: John and Bonnie Falcon, Lori Kyle, Crystal Smith

Silent Auction: Room Mothers, Kristy Wisecarver, Cherrie Escude, Keri Dapprich

Sweet Booth: Scott and Courtney Jacobs

Prize Booth: Frankie and Tyleda Hartman

Food: Thomas Loupe, Dennis Pevey, David Atkins, Tommy and Kim Coffee, Larry, Gina, and Casey Henley

Overall Help: Jeff Schmidt, Jerod Breaux, Mike Laylle, Andre Escude

Decorating and Signs: Karen Kugler, Brandi Breaux

Beer Booth, Setup, and Breakdown: Crusader Dads – Artie Thompson, Sean Benoit, Ben Perrin, Ray Cheek, Eric Miller, Scott Reeves

Sno Balls: Kelly Curtis and Shelly Ernst

Egg Booth: Susan Casey

A1 Communicator: Toni Waddell

We thank Ed’s Plumbing for use of dumpster.

Thanks to the food truck from Pon Food and Cory Berner.

Special thanks to Sheriff Edwards for the assistance with setup and breakdown and for Sheriff Edwards and Chief Bry Larrison for Security officers.

We ask that all support our numerous and generous sponsors. 

-- Dr. Gerard Toups
    Principal

Calendar for the Week

Thursday, March 14
Exams - Grades 6-7-8 - Math
Reconciliation (3rd Grade)
Field Trip Grade 4
Pep Rally @ 1:15

Friday, March 15
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress (Spring Fair t-shirt okay)
Stations of the Cross @ 1:45 - All are invited to attend.
End 3rd Quarter

Sunday, March 17
Fifth Sunday of Lent
St. Patrick's Day

Monday, March 18
Lenten Rice Bowls Due this Week

Tuesday, March 19
LEAP (8th Grade)
Cheer Clinic - for those trying out for cheerleader
Lenten Rice Bowls Due this Week 
Advisory Council Nominations Due on EDLINE

Wednesday, March 20
Report Cards
Spirit Dress - for students whose parents worked the Spring Fair
Lenten Rice Bowls Due this Week

Thursday, March 21
Field Trip (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades)
Reconciliation - 4th Grade
Lenten Rice Bowls Due this Week

Friday, March 22
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Crusaders Announced
Stations of the Cross @ 1:45 - All are invited to attend.
Cheerleader Try Outs
Lenten Rice Bowls Due 

Saturday, March 23
District Literary Rally

Sunday, March 24
Palm Sunday

Monday - Friday, March 25-29
Spring Break - No School

Thursday, March 28
Holy Thursday

Friday, March 29
Good Friday

Sunday, March 31
Easter Sunday

Monday, April 1
Classes Resume

Advisory Council Nominations

 It is time once again to elect new members for the St. Joseph School Advisory Council.

New members must meet the following requirements:
• Be the parent/guardian of a student at St. Joseph School. Because this is a three-year commitment, at least one of these students must be currently in Grade 5 or younger.
• Be a practicing Catholic.
• Be available for monthly meetings for a three year commitment.


The current elected members of the SJS Advisory Council are:
Christie Atkins, Corey Berner, Jayna Berthelot, Stephanie Brothers,
Jeff LeSaicherre, Raymond Mauterer,  Veronica Pierson, Jeff Schmitt, and Artie Thompason.

Terms are ending for Christie Atkins, Raymond Mauterer, and Veronica Pierson.

Raymond Mauterer is eligible for re-election.

Please make your nominations on EDLINE by Tuesday, March 19, Ballots will be distributed the next day. 

Fair Spirit Dress Day - Wednesday, March 20

Wednesday, March 20, has been declared a Spirit Dress day for those students whose parents worked at the Spring Fair. 

These students may wear their Crusader Spirit t-shirt or the the Spring Fair t-shirt.

Many thanks to all parents who worked to make the Spring Fair such a success!

Spring Break

Students at St. Joseph will have their Spring Break during Holy Week beginning Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 28. 

Classes will resume the day after Easter, Monday, April 1.

Community News

CAMP KATERI
Register your child @ www.rosaryvillela.com for Camp Kateri!
$450 Overnight or $295 day camp.
Join Camp Kateri this summer for swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, talent shows, campfires, singing, and much, much more!
Camp Sessions are June 23-28 and July 14-19.
Camp is open to ages 7-13.
More information is available by contacting 225-294-5039.


PJHS FOOTBALL TRYOUTS
For boys entering grades 7 & 8 in the fall of 2013 ...........
Ponchatoula Junior High football tryouts for the 2013-2014 school year will be held on April 3, at 4:00-5:30 at the PJH football stadiium. Wear shorts, t-shirt, and cleats.
For additional information, visit SPORTS.

Parish News

Personnel
Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P. - Parochial Vicar and Administrator
Fr. David K. Seid, O.P, - In Residence
Larry J. Melancon - Deacon
Mike Agnello - Deacon
Dr. M.J. "Dutch" Schanzbach - Deacon

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass - 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information
Address - 255 North 8th Street (P.O. Box 368), Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Phone - 985.386.3749
Website - www.stjosephsonline.com