St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 104

R. O bless the Lord, my soul! 

Bless the LORD, O my soul! 
O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! 
You are clothed with majesty and glory, 
robed in light as with a cloak. 

R. O bless the Lord, my soul! 

All creatures look to you 
to give them food in due time. 
When you give it to them, they gather it; 
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. 

R. O bless the Lord, my soul! 

If you take away their breath, they perish 
and return to their dust. 
When you send forth your spirit, they are created, 
and you renew the face of the earth. 

R. O bless the Lord, my soul!

Calendar-at-a-Glance

Thursday, February 12
Field Trip (7th Grade)

Friday, February 13
Spirit Dress

Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 20
Mardi Gras Holidays - NO SCHOOL

Monday, February 23
Open House for New Families

Tuesday, February 24
Crusader Dads Dinner that Makes a Difference

Wednesday, February 25
Mass @ 8:30
Food Drive
Crusaders of the Month Announced
Field Trip (Drama Club)

Friday, February 27
Spirit Dress
Dr. Seuss Day
Stations of the Cross @ 1:45

Saturday, February 28
Quiz Bowl

Monday, March 2
New Student Registration

Tuesday, March 3
March Birthdays

Wednesday, March 4
Mass
Adopt-a-Child Collection
Food Drive

Thursday, March 5
Field Trip (grades 1-4)

Friday, March 6
Accelerated Reader Deadline (3rd Quarter)
Spirit Dress
Stations of the Cross 

Saturday, March 7
Mini Cheer Clinic

SC Valentine Sale - ends February 12

The 2015 St. Joseph Catholic School Student Council continues their annual Valentine's Day fundraiser for charity.

They are selling Valentine's Day themed pencils with the student's own specialized message. The message will be written on a paper heart that will be attached to the pencil.

Cost is $1 for each heart with pencil. The proceeds from the sale will go toward a charity in our area.

The hearts and pencils will be distributed to students on Friday, February 13, during homeroom.

To purchase a paper heart and Valentine's Day themed pencil:

** Fill out the recipient information on the cards that will be provided (include the first and last names of the recipient, the grade level of the recipient, the recipient's home teacher's name, and the name of the sender).

** Send the card alon gwith the $1.00 donation to the morning assembly.

** Tables will be set up on February 2-12 for the students to write their personalized messages on the hearts. 

Purchase as many hearts and pencils as you like. Additional cards are available in the school office or can be downloaded at HEARTS.

Mardi Gras Holidays - February 16-20

St. Joseph Catholic School will be closed Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, in order to give students and their families time to celebrate the Mardi Gras holidays, Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the Lenten season.

Classes resume on Monday, February 23.

Dinners that Make a Difference - February 24

The Crusader Dads will host their second annual Dinners that Make a Difference on Tuesday, February 24, at NOLA Cafe.

NOLA is located at 1625 Highway 51 in Ponchatoula.

All net proceeds from the dinner benefit St. Joseph Catholic School.

The social hour will be from 5:30-6:30 followed by dinner.

Tickets are $100/couple and must be presented for admittance.

Dinner menu:
wood grilled filet mignon
baked penne pasta with Italian sausage
shrimp & crab pasta
twice baked potatoes
penne pasta
sauteed vegetables
salad with choice of dressing
bread pudding
soft drinks/tea/house wine.

A cash bar will also be available.

Tickets may be purchased in the office or from Crusader Dads.

Mini Cheer Clinic - March 7

St. Joseph Cheerleaders will be hosting their annual mini cheer clinic for St. Joseph students in grades PreK-4th.

Saturday, March 7
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (performance at 12:30)
St. Joseph Gym

Cost is $30.00. This includes a t-shirt and a ribbon. Participants will learn a cheer, dance, cheer techniques, and jumps. Particpants must bring their own lunches and drink.

Cost for additional sibling(s) is $20 per sibling.

Please register on EDLINE by February 23, to ensure your t-shirt size and spot at the clinic.

Payment should be sent to the office in a well-marked envelope. Checks should be made payble to St. Joseph School.

MINI CHEER CLINIC FLYER

Krewe of Crusaders

The Krewe of Crusaders rolled their annual Mardi Gras parade on Friday, February 6. 

PreK and Kindergarten students decorated wagons as floats which were pulled by the older students. Children in the middle grades lined the streets along with parents and grandparents to view the parade and catch the throws.

Above, Alayna Chelette and Mollie Owens are ready to roll as colorful crayons. 

In the picture below, Sarah Kyle and Annabelle Owen parade in puppy love - dalmatian style.

To see the rest of the parade and some very creative floats, please visit PARADE.

Krewe of Crusaders

Krewe 2

Bible and Sacraments

A study of the Bible and the Sacraments will be held at St. Joseph Ministry Building on Sundays beginning February 22 through March 29, from 9:30-10:30 p.m.

The presenter is Kyle Wolfe. Registration is free. 

This is a six part Bible study from the St. paul Center for Biblical Theology. The study will cover why the sacraments are foundational to Christian life and how they are a stairway to Heaven. It will promote the underanding of Old Testament roots and the New Testament institution of sacraments.

Please contact Kyle Wolfe at kwolfe4@charter.net for more information.

THE BIBLE AND THE SACRAMENTS
 

Our Parish

Personnel
Fr. Paul A. McDuffie, Pastor
Larry J. Melancon - Deacon
Mike Agnello - Deacon

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

Weekday Mass Schedule
The week day Masses on Monday through Thursday 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 beginning at 4:00.

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