Wednesday Wireless

From the Office

Advent: The custom of the Advent wreath originated long before the birth of Christ in the pagan land in the far northern countries of Scandinavia. Since the people of the land couldn't do outdoor farm work in the winter, they brought wheels from their wagons into their homes.

They decorated them with greens, put candles on them and then hung these wheels from the ceiling on a wire. They would twirl the wheel to form a glowing prayer to the God of light in the winter darkness. Later the Christians adapted this custom to celebrate the birth of Jesus who is the Light of the World. A candle is lit for each of the four Sundays in Advent.

VIRTUS – Safeguarding All God’s Children: Attached to this week’s Wireless is the second article for the 2008-2009 school year. Upon completion of reading this article, please sign and return the half sheet of paper by Friday, December 12th.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception: All students will attend liturgy on Monday, December 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. There will be no student liturgy on Friday next week.

Thanks for Giving: There are many collections going on at this time. The Boy Scout Troop 117 members are collecting gloves, mittens and scarves, the Marian Award Girls Scouts are collecting notions and clothing for the homeless teenagers in the city of Milwaukee, the Parish, along with school families are purchasing gifts for families at St. Catherine's School here in the city. You may not be able to assist in each drive, but I encourage you to do whatever you are able to help those who are less fortunate than we may be. Our theme for this quarter is that "Christ King Students make a difference in the community." Wouldn't it be great for each child to earn some money by doing some service and then purchasing some needed items.

Student Council: Action Metals – Student Council is part of an organization that helps recycle broken household objects. During the month of December, we ask you to save your broken Christmas tree lights. We will have a bin outside the office where you can drop them off. Thank you for your support!

Christmas Poster Due: Students who are interested in entering the contest for the Christmas Poster sponsored by the Knights of Columbus should have their posters in to the office by Wednesday, December 10th at 8:00AM. Directions were sent home in an earlier wireless.

Fund Raising Update: Included in this week’s Wireless folders, some families will be receiving an update on their QSP and gift wrap fund raising. If you have reached your goal of $100.00 in profit, or gave a buyout check of $150.00, you will not be receiving a letter. All others will be receiving a letter. Please review the form that I have sent and return it to my attention with a response from you as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call me.

Adult Points: Any chairperson in charge of an event is asked to turn in your record of adult service hours periodically (at the end of each month or quarter).

School Registration: Just in case you have a child who will be 4 or 5 on or before September 1st, and have not called the school to add his or her name on the school roster for next year, please do so as soon as possible as numbers are needed in planning my budget for next year.

‘Tis the Season . . . . .

It is with great pride and pleasure that the students in Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 invite you to attend their upcoming concert, “The First Christmas”.

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2008

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Location: Christ King Church

Attire: Sunday or holiday clothes

* no jeans or cargos please

7th and 8th grade boys: long sleeve shirt and tie

This year the students in grade 7 have organized a food drive and “wish list” items for the Milwaukee Humane Society in the spirit of the giving of gifts by the Magi.

Please bring your non-perishable items for the food bank and/or donations for the Humane Society to the evening concert. Suggestions from the “wish list” are: paper towels, plastic freezer bags, swiffer dusters, cottonballs, meat and fruit variety baby food, puppy chow, peanuts or mixed nuts, cat toys, kongs and other enrichment dog toys, lint rollers, water bottles for small animals, dog treats (Lean Pupperoni or bill Jac’s), soft blankets for dog beds and dog shampoo. We thank Mrs. Klein for her hard work with the students.

Mad Science Classes: Mad Science classes will be held on December 9th and 16th and January 5th and 12th. Remember, if you are interested, please mail your registration and money directly to Mad Science.

Spanish – Mrs. McClellan: Tuesday, December 23rd will be the celebration of Las Posadas. It will start at 10am at church. If you would like your child(ren) to have a luminary, you can purchase one at any local retailer. We will be using these as we walk into church. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. McClellan at helloq3kids@yahoo.com.

FYI: The last Wednesday Wireless for this year will be December 17th.

Needed: We are in desperate need of paper towels for our health room and middle school homerooms; if you can help, please send it to the school office. It will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Home & School

Save the Date for Gift Gathering Parties!!!:

3rd Grade - Feb. 7th

O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Elm Grove

K5 - Feb. 7^th

Home of the Wirostko's

Parish News

Check Out Family ADVENTures!: Family ADVENTures is an afternoon of Advent activities the whole family will enjoy! Come and go as your schedule allows. Admission is free, but consider bringing a plate of cookies, or making a free will donation. Family ADVENTures is Sunday, December 7th, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM in Christ King's North Hall (enter at the 91st St. school entrance). This event is sponsored by the Religious Education programs of District 12, but all parishioners are welcome!

Registration for CK Dad’s Retreat @ Jesuit Retreat House (April 2-5, 2009): A group of men from Christ King Parish & School will be attending the Third Annual Christ King Retreat, a silent retreat at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, beginning on the evening of April 2 and lasting through Mass on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

Last year's group consisted of over 35 men, most of whom made their first retreat and plan to head back this year. If you are interested in information about the Jesuit Retreat House, visit: http://www.jesuitretreathouse.org/. If you care for more information, or would like to register, please feel free to contact Mike Hodan (771.7628, michael.hodan@micorp.com) or Joe Pickart (456.1068, jpickart@whdlaw.com).

Registration for CK Mom's Retreat @ Jesuit Retreat House (March 19-22, 2009): A group of Women from Christ King Parish & School will be attending the Second Annual Christ King Retreat, a silent retreat at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, beginning on the evening of March 19 and lasting through Mass on Sunday, March 22, 2009. If you are interested in more information about the Jesuit Retreat house, visit: www.jesuitretreathouse.org. If you care for more information, or would like to register, please feel free to contact Kelly Hemauer (771.7754) khemauer@wi.rr.com.

This and That

6th Grade Girls Book Club: We'll meet on Monday, January 5th, in the St George Room of the Parish Center from 7:30-8:30pm to discuss Tangerine by Edward Bloor. Enjoy the holiday reading and we'll see you in '09!

Attention 8th Grade Girls: Our next book club selection will be Animal Farm by George Orwell. We will meet on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 in the Scout Room of the Parish Center from 3:30-4:30pm. Thanks and see you next year!!! Catherine Jensen