Advent is the first holy season in the liturgical year during which we wait in anticipation of Jesus. The Christmas season is a time hope and joy as we open our hearts to the world through Christ. Slowing down in reception of all that is Holy and good helps us find peace, however difficult to realize due to the business of our every-day. Students of St. Gerard school are focusing their hearts for the reception of God’s son mirroring the goodwill that is inspired in each through prayer and thoughtfulness as we embrace Jesus in our hearts.
St. Gerard school is looking forward to a wonderful month of December, celebrating student learning by showcasing the Arts in our annual Christmas Concert, an evening of performing arts for families to enjoy. Also, the work of M. Peter, parent volunteer, musician, and leader of our school choir, has been a real blessing to the school in preparing students in song, months of work in full display on the evening of Thursday, December 6. Children of surrounding pre-K programs and preschools are welcome to visit the school in the afternoon at 2pm on December 6 to enjoy the Christmas Concert dress rehearsal and to witness some of what makes St. Gerard a wonderful place of learning for students.
An Advent liturgy on Wednesday, December 19, at 1:30pm followed by two full days of school on Thursday and Friday will lead us straight through to Christmas break. School will reopen for students and staff on Monday, January 7.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
