December 3rd, 2015

It’s hard to believe that we are already starting December! It’s a short month, but we have lots packed into it. Please

make sure to come out and support the Fraasch family this Sunday, Dec. 6th at Speedway from 10:30-1:00. Silent auction

ends at 2:00. Thanks to all of you that are donating bars and/or your time to support them. Our St. Lawrence family is amaz-

ing as Mrs. Weissenfluh and I both know! Keep the prayers coming for Wayde and his family. God is good!

This month the students are learning about patience with the Fruit of the Spirit. What a perfect choice for Advent! The pa-

tience God is talking about is for those little things like waiting to open your Christmas presents or being patient to go some-

where. It also means to be patient for answers to prayer that might take time to be answered. The best part of being patient

is the joy we receive on Christmas Day when we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus! He is the greatest gift ever given. Imagine

how patient those that came before Christ must have been waiting for the Savior to be born! The fifth graders are leading the

school in making placemats for Meals on Wheels recipients as their Fruit of the Spirit service project.

Tuesday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. It is a holy day of obligation therefor the students

will be attending Mass at 8:30. The 4th graders are in charge of the liturgical duties. Please have the students wear their Mrs.

Weissenfluh shirts on Tuesday and blue and khakis on Friday for Mass at 8:30. The 6th graders are taking on the liturgical du-

ties Friday. Please join us if you can!

The Christmas program is right around the corner. I will attach the lyrics to the back of the newsletter in case your child

needs them to practice. If you could take a bit of extra time with your child each night up until the program to work on their

songs that would help our practices go smoothly. Take time to look over what the kids are supposed to wear on the lyrics

sheet. This will help you find clothing prior to the program if needed. Thank you!

The kindergarten parents are asked to each bring one pan of large CUT bars for treats after the program on the 16th.

Please deliver them to the kitchen with a note attached so we know they are for the Christmas Program. We don’t want to get

them confused with any other functions that are going on for the parish. The 6th grade parents are asked to serve and clean

up after the program. Thank you so much for your extra help!

The 5th graders have had the opportunity to work with Chief VanVooren and complete the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance

Education) program. They will be graduating on Friday, Dec. 18th at 9:30 after Mass. A special thank you to Chief VanVooren

for instilling in our youth the commitment to be upstanding citizens.

Brenda Anderson

DATES TO REMEMBER IN December:

6th—Benefit for Wayde Fraasch family 10:30-1:00 at Speedway

8th—Immaculate Conception

13th-15th—40 Hours

16th—Christmas Program

Matinee at 1:30 & Evening Program at 7:00

18th—DARE Graduation

22nd—Early release at 1:30 for Christmas Break

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the BIG prize is this year!

St. Lawrence Christmas Show 2015 Pre- Animals- 31 masks for all- done, wear Christmas clothes Kdg- Little Angels- 13 costumes & candles- done, wear Christmas clothes 1st- Sheep- 16 masks for all- done, wear cream, white, gray, or black tops/pants 2nd- Villagers- 10 tunics/robes and scarves (have 8-need 2 yet), xylos, wear t-shirt and comfortable pants/shorts 3rd- Kings' Attendants- 7 boys cream tunics with blue, orange, or red sash- done, recorders, wear t-shirt and comfortable pants/shorts 3rd- Angels- 6 girls costumes- done, bells, recorders, wear t-shirt and comfortable pants/shorts 4th- Roman Guards- 17 cream tunics- red sash- done, swords (need help to make), recorders, and wear t-shirt and comfortable pants/shorts 5th- Shepherds- 11, tunics/robes with scarves (need 11 still), chimes, wear t-shirt and comfortable pants/shorts 6th- Nativity Cast- 7 custom costumes- done, chimes, wear t-shirt and comfortable pants/shorts Footwear: If not wearing Christmas outfits please wear tennis shoes for safety. Props needed: containers for gold, frankincense, myrrh, 18 swords- cardboard, props to match 2nd grade occupations, 1. There Was a Little Baby- Preschool 1. There was a little baby Oh my Lord, Way down in Bethlehem 2. They laid him in a manger Oh my Lord, Way down in Bethlehem 3. They named the baby Jesus Oh my Lord, Way down in Bethlehem (Piano interlude & 1. Again) 1.5 How On Earth Can God’s Baby Sleep?- Preschool The angels sing (la, la, la); The shepherds laugh (ha, ha, ha). The donkey brays (hee-haw, hee-haw); The crows all caw (caw, caw, caw). “Moo-ooo,” lows the cow (mooooooo); “Bah-bahh,” says the sheep (baaaaah). Mary smiles. And Joseph leaps. “Moo-ooo,” lows the cow (mooooooo); “Bah-bahh,” says the sheep (baaaaah). How on earth can God’s baby sleep? How on earth can God’s baby sleep? 2. Mary Did You Know- 6th grade http://youtu.be/ifCWN5pJGIE 1. Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new? This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you. 2. Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand? Mary did you know that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God? 3. Mary did you know. Mary did you know. The blind will see. The deaf will hear. The dead will live again. The lame will leap. The dumb will speak the praises of The Lamb. 4. Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations? Did you know that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb? The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am. 3. March of the Royal Guard- 4th grade 4. Little Donkey- Pre-Kdg-1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th recorders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVQPmtjHzh4 1. Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road, got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load. Been a long time, little donkey, thro’ the winter’s night, don’t give up now, little donkey, Bethlehem’s in sight* *Ring out those bells tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem. Follow that star tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem. Little donkey, little donkey had a heavy day. Little donkey, carry Mary safely on her way. 2. Little donkey, little donkey, journey’s end is near. There are wise men, waiting for a sign to bring them near Do not falter, little donkey, there’s a star ahead, it will guide you, little donkey, to a cattle shed*

5. Welcome to Bethlehem- 2nd Grade (We Wish You A Merry Christmas) We welcome you all to Bethlehem, welcome you all to Bethlehem, Welcome you all to Bethlehem, enjoy your stay here! My sheep’s wools so soft, Grace My muffins so sweet, Marnie Get your fish here, Garrett Get your pelts here, Jack I have fresh honey too. Nathan My woodwork’s so fine, Layten My ironworks fine too, James Get your bread here, Allie Get your candles here, Kendra I’m afraid my Inn is full! Ashlynn 6. The Angels and Shepherds- Kdg, 1st, 3rd bells, 5th chimes

http://youtu.be/xKiMY5lognQ

1. Hark all ye shepherds, Great news do we bring! Hark all ye shepherds For Jesus is born. Lo, he is lying, born in a manger Jesus anointed to be our Savior. Alleluia! 2. Hark all ye shepherds, arise from your sheep. Hark all ye shepherds, the Christ child a-sleep. Mary, the mother, quietly singing, From God to man salvation is bringing. Alleluia! 3. Glory to God in the highest Praise God above. We will proclaim his name Alleluia! Come and adore him, Jesus our Savior, He dwells among us, now and forever. Alleluia! 7. Let’s Go Shepherd’s Song- 1st, 2nd Xylos, 5th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU-0f2HxOPY *Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go Down to the town, there's someone to be found. Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, Search for the boy, who will bring us all joy! Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, We're the shepherds, and here's our plan Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, Find Baby Jesus in Bethlehem! 1. We sat in the fields with our flocks this night, The angel came it was such a fright! "Don't be afraid" he said, "Good News! it's joy for all of you!" Let's Find Baby Jesus in Bethlehem!* 2. "This day in David's Town you'll see the Saviour who will set you free." "And here's the sign," the Angel said, "A manger for his bed..."* 3. We were amazed but then we saw the sky was filled with thousands more All angels praising God - it's true! There's one thing left to do...!* 8. We Three Kings- 3rd, 4th, Kings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8XKEvClA-k

1. We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.* *O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading still proceeding, Guide us to Thy perfect light. 2. King Melchior: Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign.* 3. King Gaspar: Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh, Prayer and praising, Gladly raising, Worship Him God on high.* 4. King Balthasar: Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume, Breathes a life of gathering gloom, Sor-r'wing, sighing, Bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb.* 5. Glorious now, behold him arise, King and God and Sacrifice, "Alleluia, Alleluia!" Sounds through the earth and skies.* 9. The Friendly Beasts- Pre-Kdg-1st-2nd, 3rd, 5th http://youtu.be/4Po10YPi4Hc

1. Jesus our brother, kind and good. Was humbly born in a stable rude

And the friendly beasts around Him stood. Jesus our brother, kind and good. 2. "I," said the donkey, shaggy and brown, "I carried His mother up hill and down; I carried her safely to Bethlehem town." "I," said the donkey, shaggy and brown. 3. "I," said the cow, all white and red "I gave Him my manger for a bed; I gave Him my hay to pillow His head." "I," said the cow, all white and red. 4. "I," said the sheep with curly horn, "I gave Him my wool for His blanket warm; He wore my coat on Christmas morn." "I," said the sheep with curly horn. 5. I said the duck with orange bill. I gave Him my feathers for pillows to fill. The warmth of my down will comfort and still. I said the duck with orange bill. 6. I said the goat with fuzzy beard. My warm milk will nurture through-out the year. I may be stubborn, but also bring cheer. I said the goat with fuzzy beard. 7. I said the mouse all pink and gray. I hurried and scurried to see Him today. This baby's our savior He'll show us the way. I said the mouse all pink and gray. 8. Thus every beast by some good spell In the stable dark was glad to tell Of the gift he gave Emmanuel, The gift he gave Emmanuel.

10. Away in a Manger- Pre-6th http://youtu.be/iDIylf-SQsY 1. Away in a manger, No crib for His bed the little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, and stay by my cra-dle, 'til morning is nigh. 11. Silent Night- Kdg-4, 5th-6th Chimes http://youtu.be/QAXSqBUeLtw 1. Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace 2. Silent night, holy night! Son of God love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth 3. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born 12. Joy To The World- Kdg-4, 5th-6th Chimes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUKH5Sfxap4 1. Joy to the world the Lord has come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing and heaven and heaven and nature sing. 2. He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove. The glories of His righteous ness and wonders of His love and wonders of His love and wonders, wonders of His love.