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From the Office

Special Thanks: The faculty and staff want to extend a very blessed Thanksgiving to each of our school families. We hope that you will begin the day with celebration and prayer together for the many blessings that each has received. We are thankful for both spiritual and materials things. But especially that you have chosen to send your children to a Catholic school and are giving them a solid educational foundation in both faith and morals as well as academics.

SPA Accreditation Visit: Our accreditation visit went well. After the students left, the team met with the faculty and staff and gave commendations and recommendations regarding our documentation and programs. As soon as we get the formal letter from the Archdiocese, I will share this with you. I also want to thank all those who assisted in any way to make the day a success, from supervising the children, to bringing in food, to serving as the hospitality group for the day. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

No School on Wednesday: Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26th. Enjoy an early holiday!

First Week of Advent: The liturgical year begins with the First Sunday of Advent which will be on November 30th. I encourage each family to begin the year by attending a liturgy together. Another practice is to have an advent wreath in your home and praying the advent prayer for each day of the week.

Advent Wreath: "The Advent wreath is thought to have origins dating to pre- Christian Germanic Peoples. The evergreens symbolize continuous life and depict the immortality of our soul and the everlasting life promised to us through Christ. The candles represent the four weeks of Advent. The three purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and good works done during Advent. The pink candle, lit on the third Sunday of Advent, stands for rejoicing, hope and expectation.

The progressive lighting of these candles symbolizes the expectation and hope surrounding our Lord's first coming into the world and the anticipation of His second coming to judge the living and the dead." Quote from Living our Faith Bulletin insert.

Mad Science: Forms went home last Friday reminding families who wish to have their child participate in the Mad Science classes after school need to register with the company directly. Presently, we only have two children registered for the class which meets on December 8th and 15th and January 5th and 12th at 3:05pm.

Santa's Secret Workshop: Students will be able to purchase inexpensive Christmas gifts on Tuesday, December 2nd, at the traditional Santa's Secret Gift Shop held in the school. Please review the materials that will be coming home in this regard. It helps if you indicate the amount of money that is to be spent on each individual.

Parents Please Note: With the wet and cold weather upon us, could you please put an extra pair of socks in your child(ren) backpacks. Thank you!

Home & School

Market Day: A great big thank you to all the families who donated to the Market Day Rescue Mission pie donation event. We were able to donate 50 pies and lots and lots of Halloween candy. We earned a profit of $583.00 this month with your help. We would also like to thank you for your patience, as we dealt with the truck being almost a hour late and us trying to fill your orders and quickly as we could. Your patience was greatly appreciated!!

Campbell’s: You have been doing a great job! We are able to mail in certain UPC’s and bonus coupons totaling 1,791.

Milk Caps: Keep saving those, too. We are very close to mailing a box of Kemps and a box of Golden Guernsey caps totaling 4,000.

K5 Gift Gathering Party: K5 Parents - Save the Date!

There is a Gift Gathering party scheduled for February 7th, at the Wirostko Home. Hope to see you there!

Parish News

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the “Invisible Children Book Drive,” and who, in doing so, supported my classmates and me in our mission. Your response was both immediate and incredible. At Christ King, alone, we collected hundreds of books that will be used to further educate the displaced children in Uganda. I encourage all of you to visit the Invisible Children website and track the difference that your donations are making in the lives of many. With your help we are bringing hope to those who have only known suffering. Thank you!

Alivia Murtha

Three for the Lord: Christ King Dads Mike Rakowiecki, Neal Bardele and Mark McLennon will be playing at 4:30 Mass on November 29th. (Paul will be back next time!) Come worship with us!

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.

Scout News

Cub Scout Pack Meeting: Cub Scout Pack meeting is Tuesday, November 25th at 7pm in the North Hall.

Webelo Service Project: Beginning the week of November 17th, the fourth grade Webelo scouts from pack 117 are collecting winter hats, scarfs, mittens and gloves for those that do not have these important items to stay warm this winter. A collection box will be near the school office for your donations. Please consider to donate to those who are less fortunate than you.

Homeless Teens Service Project: Did you know there are more than 400 homeless teenagers in the city of Milwaukee? They are in need of our help! The 8th grade Marion Scouts are collecting items to donate to the Street Beat Pathfinder Shelter. As we get ready for Christmas, please remember those less fortunate by bringing some of these items to the collection box by the office:

Warmer clothes in good condition such as boots, jeans and sweatshirts

New socks and underwear

New school supplies

Personal hygiene supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, & sanitary pads

Games and books

Collection ends on Tuesday, December 23rd.

Sports

Attention Parents of Fall Christ King Basketball Players: This season gym duty is changing a little. There will be sign up for gym duty shifts, so you can choose your times and duties. The sign up times will be after every mass the weekend of November 29th and 30th and in front of the gym doors from 5:00-6:30pm on Tuesday, December 2nd and Wednesday, December 3rd. If you are unable to make any of these times, you may send your requests to Kelly O'Shea at osheakj@core.com between November 29th and December 4th. If you do not sign up you will be assigned your shifts. Gym duty is a requirement for all parents of basketball players, unless you are a coach.

It’s time to get ready for the CYM Basketball Season!:

What is CYM Basketball?

The CYM basketball league is a parish-based league composed of youth enrolled in the religious education/youth ministry program or in Catholic High School.

For more information you can go to the following website: www.cymsports.com

Timeline for the 2009 Season:

Nov. 25th – Team Registrations due to Bill Tenaglia.

Dec. 10th – Final player registration forms due to Bill Tenaglia.

If you would like to play, coach a team or just have questions, please call Bill Tenaglia, CYM Coordinator at 414.202.9322.

This and That

Pius XI High School Music Department: Pius XI High School Music Department will have different groups performing from 9am-11pm, on Saturday December 6th, at Mayfair Barnes & Noble. A percentage of purchases that day will benefit Pius, when you mention that you are a Pius XI supporter. Please do your Barnes & Noble shopping on Saturday December 6th to benefit the music students. Thanks for your help!

St. Pius X Christmas Spectacular - Sunday, December 7th: Pancake Breakfast, all you care to eat pancakes and sausage, ($5 adults, $3 children 10 and under, free under 5 years), Secret Santa Workshop (everything is $1), Visit and photos with Santa, School Cafeteria – 9:00am to 12pm. – Craft Fair (free admission) – 15 crafters – all items handmade, School Gym – 9:00am to 1:00pm.