St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 113

R. The Lord will give him a seat with the leaders of his people. 

Praise, you servants of the LORD,
praise the name of the LORD.
Blessed be the name of the LORD
both now and forever. 

R. The Lord will give him a seat with the leaders of his people.

From the rising to the setting of the sun
is the name of the LORD to be praised.
High above all nations is the LORD;
above the heavens is his glory. 

R. The Lord will give him a seat with the leaders of his people. 

Who is like the LORD, our God, who is enthroned on high
and looks upon the heavens and the earth below? 

R. The Lord will give him a seat with the leaders of his people. 

He raises up the lowly from the dust;
from the dunghill he lifts up the poor
To seat them with princes,
with the princes of his own people. 

R. The Lord will give him a seat with the leaders of his people.

Calendar-at-a-Glance

Thursday, May 15
8th Exams - Math
8th Promotion Rehearsal

Friday, May 16
Spirit Dress
Library Books Due

Saturday, May 17
Reception for Dr. Toups @ 6:00 p.m.

Monday, May 19
8th Breakfast
8th Awards Ceremony @ 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 20
6th-7th Exams - English/Science
8th Grade Promotion @ 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21
Mass
Bring bagged, boxed, or canned good for the needy.

Thursday, May 22
6th-7th Exams - Reading/Social Studies
PreK/Kindergarten Picnic

Friday, May 23
6th-7th Exams - Math
Spirit Dress
PreK Promotion @ 8:30
Kindergarten Promotion @ 10:30

Monday, May 26
Field Day - wear red, white, or blue

Tuesday, May 27
Awards Grades 1-7 @ 9:00
Early Dismissal
Last Day for Students.

Book Roundup - May 16

It’s time to Round Up those library books!

Check under your bed, in your closet, on your book shelf, or in your cubby for any library books that need to be returned. Books are due back to the library on the following dates: 

1st-7th grades ……………..Friday, May 16.

If the books are not returned by this date, a notice will be sent home with a replacement amount.

Cafeteria Refund Request - May 16

Friday, May 2, will be the last day personal checks are accepted by the cafeteria. Parents will still be able to make on-line payments after that date. Any student not returning to St. Joseph may request a refund by May 16. All other funds will roll-over this year to next school year.

Retirement Party - May 17

Please join us as we celebrate the

Retirement

of

Dr. Gerard Toups

on

Saturday, May 17, 2014

at 6:00-8:00 p.m.

in the

St. Joseph Catholic School Gym.

Yearbook Orders

Now's the time to order those yearbooks for the closing year 2013-2014.

Yearbooks are much like last year's with over 100 full-color pages with lots and lots of pictures.

The cost of the yearbook is $40. The order form is on EDLINE. The money should be sent to the office in a marked envelope. Yearbooks will be delivered shortly after school starts in August.

Rice Bowl Collection

Our total collection for the Rice Bowl Lenten project is $1,033.72.
 
Many, many thanks to all of those who participated. Thanks to your efforts, many people around the world will benefit from your generosity.

NIAL Softball Champs

Congratulations to our NIAL Softball Champions!

Proudly displaying their first place award are:

Front row, from left,
Jourdan Cheek, Heather Habisreitinger, Madissen Ford, Sophia Nuzzolillo,

Midde row, from left,
Haley Faciane, Kaitlyn Landry, Jayden Berthelot, Leslie Matherne,

Back row, from left,
Karlee Kraft, Haleigh Laylle, Allie Amerson, Mallory Vining, Samantha Wisecarver.

Duke TIPS 2014

The Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search includes a qualified group of student who have demonstrated advanced aptitudes on grade-level assessments. 

The following students qualified to take the same ACT taken by students in high school.

St. Joseph School is proud to announce our Duke TIP students:

Front row, from left,
Vaughn Bell and Brandon Falson,

Middle row, from left,
Leigh Henderson, Peyton LeSaicherre, Madelynn Henry,

Back row, from left,
Cody Flynn, Brett Monistere, Chase Mack, Thomas Casey.

In addition, Cody Flynn and Thomas Casey's score qualified them for state recognition by Duke.

Cody Flynn also qualified for the Academy of Summer Studies.

Vacation Bible School

St. Joseph Church will hold Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2014 for students in grades kindergarten through 5th on June 9-13, from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the St. Joseph Gym.

The registration fee is $25.

Registration open Monday, May 5.

Registration ends Wednesday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m.

Please visit the VBS website to register.

Volunteers (6th graders through adults) must register at the VBS website. Adult volunteers must have Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Protection Certification. Instructions are on the VBS website.

VBS WEBSITE

FLYER

Hoopsters Summer Basketball Camp

The Hoopsters Summer Basketball Camp will be held in the gym July 14-17 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. 

The camp is for girls and boys ages 5-10.

Early registration (before July 1) is $65/camper. Enrollment is limited.

For additional information, please contact Kristi Gill at 985-507-4778.

Registration forms can be found at  HOOPSTERS or in the school office.

Mi5Ke RUN/WALK

Mi5Ke RUN/WALK

Proceeds benefit the Mike Darouse St. Thomas Aquinas High School Scholarship Fund and the Esophageal Cancer Action Network

Scheduled for Saturday, May 24 - Start Time 9:00 a.m. @ STA

Registration/Check in - 8:00 a.m.
$25/person for pre-registration
$20/person for senior citizens and any military members
$35/person for all day of race

Register at www.mi5ke.com.  
For more information, please contact 985-974-4419 or shirleydarouse@att.net.  

Octavian Tea Party

The Mad Hatter Invites You to his Tea Party!

May 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gazebo at Cate Square Park..

Join Alice, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, and others for a fun-filled good time!

Design your own Mad Hat. Play Flamingo Croquet and Bean Bag Toss. Decorate your own Tea Cakes. Have your picture taken with Alice and friends.

Tickets are $35/seat. 

Order online or call 985-687-7195.

Octavians are a 501(c)3 non-profit.

STA Volleyball Camp

The Lady Falcon Volleyball Team will hold their summer volleyball camp in their gym June 23-26 from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

The camp is open for ages 9-13 or grades 5-8. Cost is $100.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Paul Boudreaux at 228-239-8799 or PBoudreaux@stafalcons.org.

STA VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Summer Fun

The following have summer activities and discounts for children over the summer. Please see their websites for details.

ST. JOSEPH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

SUMMER READING at TANGIPAHOA LIBRARY

TANGILANES BOWLING

OAK KNOLL COUNTRY CLUB SUMMER FUN

JUNIOR GOLF SUMMER CAMP 

HOOPSTERS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP

STA VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Our Parish

Personnel
Fr. Paul A. McDuffie, Pastor
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.

Weekday Mass Schedule
The week day Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday will be at 8:30 a.m.

Reconciliation (Confessions) will be available before all week day Masses at 8:00 a.m. in addition to Confessions on Saturday from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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