Upcoming Dates
- Friday October 28th
- Online Uniform Store Closes
- Monday October 31st
- All Saints Day Dress Up & Parade
- Tuesday November 1st
- NO SCHOOL – All Saints Day / Holy Day
- Friday November 11th
- Veteran’s Day Assembly
- Wednesday November 16th
- Runza Dine Out Night
- Friday November 18th
- NO SCHOOL – Bishop’s Day Off
- Wednesday Nov 23 – Friday Nov 25
- NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
Student Dress Up – All Saints Day
St. Patrick students are encouraged to dress as a saint or Bible character on Monday Oct. 31st to recognize the Holy Day, All Saints Day, on Tuesday Nov. 1st.
- All students who dress up will need to fill out and return the All Saints Day info sheet coming home this week. Digital copy of form available HERE
- Please join us for 8 a.m. mass – we will pray a Litany of the Saints and Students will process in their saint costumes
- Students will go through their entire day in costume. Please keep recess and lunch in mind when planning costumes!
- All costumes should be of a saint or a human bible character/ angel.
- Costumes do not have to be elaborate – with a little bit of searching on the internet – you might find you have just what you need right at home!
- White dress or shirt with a foil halo = angels like St. Michael, Gabriel, or Raphael
- Brown cardigan or long tshirt with a stick = a monk like St. Francis or a bible character like St. Joseph
- Pretty dress with a homemade musical instrument = St. Cecilia – patron of music
- Long blue tshirt with a red scarf and a paint brush = St. Luke – patron of artists
Uniform & Spirit Day Order
ArtFX has opened the uniform store again for families who wish to purchase Spirit Day t-shirts or uniforms items with the school logo. The online store will close October 28th – items should be delivered before Thanksgiving Break. This is a great time to get Shamrock Christmas gifts!
Order Here: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/home
Tootsie Roll Sales
St. Patrick School Families have the opportunity to sell Tootsie Rolls for the annual Knights of Columbus fundraiser. The money raised goes to individuals with special needs and Villa Marie School.
If your family would like to participate, please send $25.00/box to the school office requested by Monday Nov. 21st . You may then sell the Tootise Rolls at your convenience for $0.50/each!
Boys Basketball Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for Admissions, Scoreboard, and Scorebook. This is an fun way to support our Shamrock Athletes and Athletic Program! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d45adaa2fa0fd0-boys1
Thank You
Thank you to the school families who have offered prayers for Fr. Schweiger’s mother (Mary Jo), given cards, and for those that attended the hospital visitation. Mary Jo is feeling so blessed by your prayers an Fr. Schweiger is very thankful for the support of the parish and school family during his mothers illness. May God bless you in your kindness!
Veteran’s Day Assembly
The St. Patrick Knights of Columbus are hosting a Veteran’s Day Assembly Friday Nov. 11th for St. Patrick Staff, Students, Veterans and Families. All are welcome. If you plan to attend, please join us at mass at 8 a.m. and the program will follow, concluding by 10 a.m.
We are asking staff, students, and visitors to wear a patriotic (or any red/white/blue shirt of their choice) with jeans or uniform bottoms. God bless America!
Family of the Day
We thank God for our St. Patrick ‘Family of the Day’
October 31st – Jakub Family
November 2nd – Jennings Family
November 3rd – Jimenez Familiy
November 4th – Jimenez Castillo Family
The Holy Family Prayer
JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.
MARY, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.
JOSEPH, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. Amen.
Calendar Update
The printed calendar you received this summer did not include Monday Oct. 31st. There IS school on Monday Oct 31st – you can view or print an updated version of the calendar HERE
Home and School Corner
The Home and School Association held their October meeting on Wednesday Oct. 5th. The next board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 2nd.
HSA is in need of a volunteer to serve on the HSA board as Vice President. The primary responsibility of Vice President is to attend monthly meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month, organize volunteers for the fish fry fundraiser, and assist the President as needed. The Vice President will take over for the president when the president’s 2 year term is over. If you are interested you can contact the school office or Tonia Wasser at 402-416-0069 or email toniaw79@hotmail.com.
Lunch Menu
Area Events
Parish Groups & Events
Please call the rectory for additional details.
- Legion of Mary – Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
- St. Patrick Mom’s Group – Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
- Any interested Mom is welcome, and should call Monica Ottinger for details (402-490-5178)
October Diaper Drive
Diapers and other baby items for families in need will be collected throughout the month of October. Donations may be made to the pack in play in the church atrium!
School Messages
Classroom Wishlist
Many teachers have updated their classroom wish lists! Purchasing an item from the wish list is a great way to say THANK YOU!
Check out all of the lists here: Teacher Wishlists | St Patrick’s Catholic School (stpatricklincolnschool.com)
Home and School Board 2022-23
Pius X High School Parent Association
Pius X High School Parent Association representative for St. Patrick’s parish is BJ Hobelman. BJ can help you find answers to Pius X High School -related questions.
She can be reached at 402-466-3710 or BJ-Hobelman@cdolinc.net
Fundraisers
SCRIP
What is Scrip? “Scrip” turns everyday shopping into cash for the St. Patrick Church and School. Purchase gift cards at face value in advance to use at checkout, instead of paying with credit, debit card, check or cash.
How Does It Work? Purchase gift cards at face value from local merchants who designate their own discount percentage ranging from 1.5% to 30%. The discount amount translates to profit for the St. Patrick!
- $50 Marcus Theatres gift card at 8% = $4 St. Patrick profit
- $100 Walmart gift card at 2.% = $2.50 St. Patrick profit
Click here for the SCRIP order form. SCRIP can be purchased at the parish office or after weekend masses.
Start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com – Tap the image above or search for ‘St Patrick Catholic Church of Lincoln’ and a percentage of all of your Amazon purchases will come back to St. Patrick!
We’re excited to share that our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey’s Rewards. This opens up St. Patrick School to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students.
The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey’s and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school.
Help St. Patrick School make the most of this program and learn more at Caseys.com/schools.
Go to the Coca Cola Website, search for St. Patrick School, or type in the zip code 68507, scroll down to the one in Lincoln NE and then enter the Coca Cola product code under the bottle cap on your computer screen or scan it from your phone.
Box Tops are now digital only! You can download the app Box Tops for Education, register and select St Patrick School, and then scan eligible receipts containing Box Tops products. Online retailers that are eligible: Instacart, Jet.com, SamsClub.com, Shipt, Target.com, Target Pick-Up/Drive-Up, Walmart Grocery, Walmart.com.
Traditional Box Tops are being phased out and we are no longer receiving enough to mail in so please direct your efforts towards the digital app. Thank you to everyone who has contributed box tops over the years!
Digital Box Tops FAQ
- Where do I go to enter Box Tops digitally? Download the Box Tops for Education App or visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/ to learn more
- How long are Box Tops receipts eligible for scanning? Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
- What products are eligible?: Download the full list of eligible products here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/Participating-Products-Page or just look for the Box Top logo on products you purchase.
- Can I still clip and send in physical Box Tops? Unfortunately no, we are no longer receiving enough to make it worth sending in for payment.
- What if I shop online? Submit your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com
- How do I help earn more? Scroll down to the bonus offers on the Box Tops App to learn how to earn extra.
We are excited to tell you that we have started an Ignatius Book Club for our school! Ignatius Book Club is a wonderful Catholic organization that provides thoughtfully selected books and materials from leading publishers that entertain, instruct, and inspire for a variety of reading levels and interests.
Plus, every purchase you make through Ignatius Book Club earns bonus points which can be redeemed for books, religious products, or school supplies for our school!
Click HERE to join and start browsing Ignatius Book Club’s extensive selection of wholesome material
Athletics
Introducing a mobile-friendly website for Catholic School athletics, www.cysi.org
League Information & Rules, League Policies, Registration & Participation Forms, Mission Statement, Philosophy, Sports Calendar (that is constantly being updated), and much more. In addition to our own league’s information, you will find material on the football and wrestling programs at Pius X High School.
If you have any questions please do not ever hesitate to reach out to our school’s Athletic Director – Mr. Ryan Mackling