St. Anthony’s and St. Patrick’s Parishes�Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord March 25, 2018�

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Pastoral Staff�Rev. Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin, Pastor�

pastor@sawatn.org�Sr. Sahayarani, SCC, Pastoral Associate�

srrani@sawatn.org�

Deacons�Guy Javarone, Kevin Mastellon, John Murray�

Contact our Parishes Pastoral Center�

123 South Massey St., Watertown, NY 13601�St. Anthony's, St. Patrick's or�

Glenwood Cemetery�(315) 782�1190 � Fax (315) 652�4926�info@spwatn.org or info@sawatn.org�

Sarah Barden�Schantz, Office Secretary�sarah@spwatn.org�

Carol Brown, Business Administrator�cbrown@spwatn.org�

� http://sawatn.org http://spwatn.org�

Mass Schedule�St. Anthony’s � SA�

St. Patrick’s � SP�PB Monastery � M�

Weekday Masses�7:00 am (SA)�8:00 am (M) including Saturday�Noon (SP)�Weekend Masses�Saturday �4:00 pm (SP)�Sunday�� 8:00 am (SA) & (M)�� � � � � 9:30 am (SP)�� � � � � 11:00 am (SA)�Reconciliation�Daily: � � 6:45 am (SA)� � � 11:45 am (SP)�Saturday� 3:00 to 3:30 pm (SP)��

Precious Blood Monastery is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday until noon.�

St. Anthony’s Mission�We are an ethnically diverse faith community representing a broad

spectrum of ages. We are committed to celebrating Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament. We will continue to

spread and share the Good News through the school and Christian

Formation programs. We envision bringing the message of Christ to

more people through the development of lay ministries, adult

education, evangelization and outreach programs. ���

St. Patrick’s Mission�The Mission of the �

Church of St. Patrick, �rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, �

is to make God's love visible �in our daily lives.�

March, 2018��

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:�

At the Chrism Mass in 2014, I promulgated our Diocesan Pastoral Vision by presenting three Priorities that would become the focus of our parish life. They include: Creating a Culture of Vocations, Strengthening Faith Formation in Family Life and Building Parishes with Living Stones. Clearly, the restoration of the dignity of marriage and of the family is key in realizing these priorities as we continue to build up the Church in the North Country.�

In his Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis called for a “renewed awareness of the importance of marriage and the family” (AL,2). We are truly privileged to welcome Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak as the Keynote Speakers at the Life and Family Conference and Workshop to be held at Trinity Catholic School in Massena on Saturday, April 14th. This faith�filled, gifted couple will help us achieve greater clarity and deeper insights into Church teaching on Marriage and Family Life. �

Fifty years ago, Blessed Pope Paul VI, in his prophetic Encyclical Letter, Humanae Vitae, reminded us that “God the Creator wisely and providently established marriage with the intent that He might achieve His own design of love through the human person” (HV,8). God has a plan. Marriage: God Calls, We Respond. Too often we think our plan is better. But God always offers a better way. The experience of the last several decades has only served to reinforce the wisdom of the Church’s teaching.�

We can no longer assume a common understanding of the meaning of marriage. Make no mistake. No matter what others might argue or even legislate, marriage is of divine origin. It is the Divine Plan for love and life. The challenges to God’s teaching on marriage are mounting at a rapid pace. Our most effective response is the faithful witness of Catholics. The need for our knowledge of Church teaching and its daily witness is crucial in the face of the brokenness, confusion and relativism that characterizes the times in which we now live. We can no longer depend on the culture and public institutions for support. �

The Church’s vision of married life and love is meant to be the foundation for the many works of evangelization, catechesis, pastoral care and education and formation in our parishes. The recent Popes have emphasized that pastoral ministry in service of marriage and family life should be an urgent concern for the Church. I’m confident that our time together at this Conference will be a tangible sign of our desire to accompany married couples and families in our journey of faith, responding to His call with joy and enduring love. I strongly encourage your participation and prayers for a fruitful conference in Massena. �

� � � � � � � Faithfully yours in Christ,�

Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley�

Bishop of Ogdensburg �

20th Annual�

GOOD FRIDAY CROSS WALK�

Come Journey with us! �

Friday, March 30, 2018�

Beginning and concluding at �

St. Patrick Church�

8:55 am Snow, Rain or Shine�

The entire walk takes about two hours with 14 stops. Time well spent; remembering, caring for one another and experiencing in a very small way, the walk of Jesus Christ to His death for our salvation and eternal life.�

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Celebration� Our Lady of the

Sacred�Heart�Church,��

320�West Lynde St., Watertown�

Sunday,�April 8. 2018, �

at 3:00 pm.�� �

On�Good Friday,�March 30, 2018, also at� 3:00 pm, the devotion will begin with the praying of the Chaplet in the church.� �

Answered Prayers���

Would you like to share the fact that a prayer placed on St. Anthony’s Lenten Tree has been answered ? Just use a paper cross to note the prayer, anonymously, if you wish, and place it in the basket by the cross marked “Answered Prayers”. On Holy Thursday, all purple crosses, both requested and answered, will be brought up to the altar during the offertory.�

BE BOLD. BE CATHOLIC. ®�

Our free Book give�away for March is �

beautiful MERCY�Available on the table �

at the top of the Chapel Ramp �at St. Patrick�

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Before you read Dynamic Catholic’s FREE book for March, read Matthew 25:31�46. Make a list of the actions listed in these Gospel verses. The works of mercy are ways of sharing God’s peace with others.�

Ask yourself this question, �“What ways do I share God’s peace?”�

Available Saturday & Sunday,

March 24-25

Thanks to the Parish Champion program at DynamicCatholic.com�

VOCATIONS�Morning by morning He wakens � wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.” Listen in prayer daily to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, seeking to know your vocation. � If He is asking you to consider the priesthood or consecrated life, talk to Msgr. Robert Aucoin or Fr. Doug Lucia at (315) 386�2543 dlucia@rcdony.org or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan Vocation Coordinator at (315) 393�2920, ext. 1450 crussell@rcdony.org.� See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net.�

Creating a culture of vocation…�WHAT QUALIFIES a man to be a Deacon? Prayer . Humility. Service. Grace. Suffering. Love. A willingness to be changed and to offer his life in unpaid sacrificial service to God, to the Church, to any and all in need of God’s mercy.�

The Cantata�CHRIST OUR PASSOVER�

Performed by the Ecumenical Choir of the Catholic Communities of Cape Vincent, Rosiere,

Chaumont &�

United Methodist Church of Brownville�Written & Directed by: Augusta Cecconi�Bates�

Assisted by Sharon Turner�

Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm�

All Saints Church, Chaumont�

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm�

United Methodist Church, Brownville�

Join us for an hour of reflection �and prayer on the �

Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ�Refreshments to follow.�

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION�

A Pontifical Collection�

Every year, the Good Friday collection

supports the Franciscans of the

Custody of the Holy Land. They have

the unique and critical mission to staff

and maintain the Holy places and shrines and support

Christians in the Holy Land. Without your support, shrines

may be closed. And Catholics struggling in the

multicultural Middle East pilgrims need your support. �

When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday

Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join

with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the

Church in the Holy Land. For more information about

Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/

good�friday. Thank you!��

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE��

HOLY THURSDAY � March 29�

St. Anthony� � � 5:00 pm � �

� � Adoration � � 6:00 � 9:00 pm�

No Holy Thursday Mass at St. Patrick’s�

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GOOD FRIDAY�� March 30�

The City�wide Ecumenical Way of the

Cross begins at St. Patrick’s at 8:55 am�

St. Patrick� � � � 3:00 pm�

IHC Mystery Players 7:30 pm @SP�

No Good Friday Service at St. Anthony’s�

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EASTER VIGIL MASS�� March 31�

St. Anthony� � � 8:00 pm�

No Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s�

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EASTER SUNDAY� � April 1�

St. Anthony� � � 8:00 am�

St. Patrick� � � � 9:30 am�

St. Anthony� � � 11:00 am�

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Holy Week Confession Times �in Preparation for Easter�

�Monday �� � 7:00 � 9:00 pm � All four parishes in ��

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Watertown�

Tuesday �� � 4:00 � 5:00 pm � St. Anthony�

Wednesday �5:00 � 6:00 pm � St. Patrick�

Wednesday �7:00 � 8:00 pm � St. Anthony�

Thursday � � 6:00 � 7:00 pm � St. Anthony�

Friday �� � � 4:00 � 5:00 pm � St Patrick�

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IRISH FESTIVAL � THANK YOU�

Thank you to all who volunteered at the St. Patrick’s Booth at the Irish Festival.� You made the weekend successful, and we hope, had some fun, too! �

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PILGRIMAGE TO �LOURDES�FATIMA�BARCELONA�

Join Fr. Chris Looby on a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Fatima & Lourdes including a stay in Barcelona April 28�May 7, 2019! A presentation for those interested will be held March 27, 2018 at St. Mary's Parish Center in Evans Mills, NY 6:30 pm. $3,399 To RSVP or for more information contact Mary McIntosh at 315�558�6372.�

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Blessing of Easter Baskets�

Bring your Easter Basket to Mass on

Easter Sunday!�

Get a Blessing and a treat!�

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SPRING BLOOD DRIVE�“Celebrate Life”�

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Noon � 5:00 pm�

St. Anthony Gym, 850 Arsenal St.�Register at www.redcrossblood.org. In the upper blue box that says “Find a Blood Drive” type 13601; scroll down to April 4;� click on St. Anthony’s site; click on time preferred; sign in if you have an account or create an account. Thank you. Call Joanne 315�767�9800 if you have questions.��

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10th Annual WUMBA Auction�Saturday, April 21, 2018 �

St. Anthony’s gymnasium�

Get involved! Enter your church, bible study, or small group for a chance to be the winner of the 2018 WUMBA trophy. Put together a basket (or baskets) for this year’s competition. For more information please call your Mission at 315�782�8440.�

DOLLAR DINNER SCHEDULE �

Weekday� Date� Host Organization� Time�

Wednesday� 3/28/18�Sacred Heart Church, Watertown� 5:30 � 6:30 pm�

Wednesday� 4/11/18�New Testament Fellowship, Watertown� 5:00 � 6:30 pm�

IMPACT�IMPACT will be meeting on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 3:30�5:00 pm. Invite a fr iend to join us for pizza and games. Contact Sarah at 315�783�9631 or impactwatertown@gmail.com. �

Youth Group Retreat�All 5 � 8th� graders throughout the diocese are invited to a Vocations Retreat on Saturday, April 7, 2018, 9:00 � 11:00 am at Msgr. Sechi Hall. The retreat is free. All par ticipants will leave with a goody bag. To RSVP contact Kathi at 315�783�2230 or watertownvocations@catholicwatertown.org�by Friday, March 23, 2018.�

Can & Bottle Drive�The Watertown Youth Group is collecting recyclable bottles and cans to raise funds to attend a youth conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville this summer. Cans and bottles can be left in the garage behind Holy Family’s rectory . You can contact Sarah Buskey at impactwatertown@gmail.com or 315 783�9631 for alternative drop off/pick up options. All funds raised before April 1, 2018 will help fund the conference. �

Diocesan Annual Youth Rally�Open to grades 6�12�

April 28, 2018 in Canton�The cost is $30.00 �

Diocesan registration at: www.rcdony.org/youth�

PALM SUNDAY � PASSION OF THE LORD�

Readings:�Mk 11:1�10/Is 50:4�7/Phil 2:6�11/Mk 14:1�15:47 �

What a change in attitude in the crowd from the Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion, from adulation of the crowd to Peter's denial. �As disciples of the Lord, we are called to follow him. � Jesus shows us the way to trust, becoming�obedient to death, even death on the cross.�It is easy to follow when all is light and goodness and joy, but are we willing to stand with Mary and John at the foot of the cross, when darkness covers the land and we feel forsaken and alone? �Remembering that Jesus died for you and me, can we embrace his suffering and offer a small sacrifice for those who are alone and in darkness today? � Can we visit a lonely neighbor, or reach out to someone in prison or in the hospital? �Can we pray for those who suffer for their faith in Syria and Iraq or other parts of the world? Rather than cursing the darkness, can we light a small candle and bring light to our small corner of the world. ��

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PLEASE READ!!���

� Congress needs to hear from us! Health care providers and medical students can be forced to perform objectionable medical procedures. Churches and others are forced to provide health care coverage for contraceptives, abortions and more. Federal conscience laws prohibit such coercion. But current laws don’t provide victims with the ability to defend their rights in court.���� This week, Congress will decide whether to improve enforcement of these laws by enacting the Conscience Protection Act. We encourage you to be informed and respond with prayer and by contacting your representatives! �

Information is available at�humanlifeaction.org.�

March 25, Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord

8:00 (SA) People of the Parishes

8:00 (M) Vocations to our Community

9:30 (SP) Edward & Lillian LaDuke by Bill & Carol Dulmage

11:00 (SA) Irene & Francis LeQuia by Family

March 26, Monday of Holy Week

7:00 (SA) Steve D’Costa by Cadyville Sisters

8:00 (M) Alan Chanas by Kathy & Douglas Modrow

Noon (SP) Michael Godinho by Mike & Penny Clark

March 27, Tuesday of Holy Week

7:00 (SA) Dominic ‘Mego’ Doldo by Carol & Pat Fontana

8:00 (M) Thomas E. O’Connor by Lyn Lyons

Noon (SP) Intentions of Felicia Sinclair by Carol, Liz & Sarah

3:00 - 6:00 pm (SA) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

March 21, Wednesday of Holy Week

7:00 (SA) Bruce Van Brocklin by Wife & Family

8:00 (M) Alan Chanas by Msgr. Paul Whitmore

Noon (SP) Ann Dorr by DelSignore Family

March 29, Holy Thursday

(SP) No Mass & No Adoration

5:00 pm (SA) Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life

6:00 pm (SA) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

7:30 pm (M) Intentions of Msgr. Whitmore

March 30, Good Friday

(SA) No Mass

1:30 pm (M) Passion of Our Lord

3:00 pm (SP) Passion of Our Lord

March 31, Saturday - Easter Vigil

(SP) No Mass

8:00 pm (SA) People of the Parishes

8:30 pm (M) Easter Vigil Mass

April 1, Easter Sunday

8:00 (SA) All Souls Intentions

9:00 (M) Intentions of the Sisters

9:30 (SP) Living & Dec. Nuns & Nurses of Mercy

11:00 (SA) Living & Dec. Members of Mercy of NNY

Auxiliary

Did you know . . . �

St. Paul, Apostle of Christ�

St. Paul is one of the most important and influential of all the saints. He was a Roman citizen and a Pharisee who presided over the persecutions of the early Christians and was present at the Martyrdom of St. Stephen. On the road to Damascus, he experienced a powerful vision that caused him to convert to Christianity.�

Paul traveled extensively throughout most of Europe. While preparing for a missionary trip to Spain, he was captured by the Jews and imprisoned for two years. When he next traveled, he was shipwrecked in Malta and imprisoned for another two years for preaching in Rome. Even with all these imprisonments, he continued to preach.�

After Paul made it to Spain, he returned to the East and finally to Rome again, where in 67 AD he was again arrested. This time he was beheaded under the Emperor Nero.�

St. Paul’s feast day is June 29, honored with St. Peter. He is also honored on January 25 (Conversion of St. Paul), February 10 (St. Paul’s Shipwreck) and November 18 (Dedication of St. Paul’s Basilica).�

Soon to be released is “Paul, Apostle of Christ”, a biblical drama based on the Acts of the Apostles and starring James Faulkner as Paul and Jim Caviezel as St. Luke. Jim Caviezel played the role of Christ in the 2004 movie, “The Passion of Christ.” In a recent interview, Caviezel explained that, “The movie follows St. Paul in the last days of his life, facing Roman imprisonment for preaching Christianity while waiting execution under Emperor Nero. Luke, a physician, is able to visit his fellow Christian in jail.” �

He said that the movie’s theme centers on forgiveness and merciful love. “Forgiveness starts with not just love, but ardent love,” Caviezel told USA Today. “It’s really easy to love people who think like you think; it’s very hard to treat someone with a polar opposite view with the same dignity and respect you would treat a friend. That’s this movie’s core message.”�

The movie is scheduled to open during Holy Week on Wednesday, March 28 �

Judy Pearson�

Readings for the Week of March 25, 2018�

Sunday: �� � Mk 11:1�10/Is 50:4�7/Ps 22:8�9, 17�18, 19�20, 23�24/Phil 2:6�11/Mk 14:1��15:47 �Monday: � � Is 42:1�7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13�14/Jn 12:1�11�

Tuesday: � � Is 49:1�6/Ps 71:1�2, 3�4a, 5ab�6ab, 15 & 17/Jn 13:21�33, 36�38�Wednesday: �Is 50:4�9a/Ps 69:8�10, 21�22, 31 & 33�34/Mt 26:14�25�Thur. Chrism Mass: Is 61:1�3a, 6a, 8b�9/Ps 89:1, 2�3, 3�4, 5�6/Rv 1:5�8/Lk 4:16�21�Thurs. Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1�8, 11�14/Ps 116:12�13, 15�16bc, 17�18/1 Cor 11:23�26/Jn 13:1�15�Good Friday: Is 52:13��53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12�13, 15�16, 17, 25/�Heb 4:14�16; 5:7�9/Jn 18:1��19:42�Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1��2:2/Ps 104:1�2, 5�6, 10, 12, 13�14, 24, 35/Gn 22:1�18/Ps 16:5, 8, 9�10, 11/Ex 14:15��15:1/�

� � � � � � � Ex 15:1�2, 3�4, 5�6, 17�18/�Is 54:5�14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5�6, 11�12, 13/Is 55:1�11/Is 12:2�3, 4, 5�6/Bar 3:9�15, 32��4:4/�

� � � � � � � Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 36:16�17a, 18�28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4/Rom 6:3�11/Ps 118:1�2, 16�17, 22�23/Mk 16:1�7�Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37�43/Ps 118:1�2, 16�17, 22�23 [24]/Col 3:1�4 or 1 Cor 5:6b�8/Jn 20:1�9 or Mk 16:1�7or Lk 24:13�35 �

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Sanctuary Candles�

St. Anthony’s � In Memory of�

Bruce Van Brocklin by Wife & Children�

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St. Anthony’s Ministry Schedule�March 29, 2018 Holy Thursday 5:00 pm�

Lector: Vinny Paragon�EM: Carol Fontana, Debbie Cavallar io�

March 31, 2018 Easter Vigil 8:00 pm�

Lector: Tony Marra�EM: TBA�

April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday �

Sunday 8:00 am�

Lector: Tracy Gyoerkoe�EM: Hugh Gilber t, Kay Ar thur �Altar Servers: Adam Gayne, Jacob Buskey�Greeters: Michael & Penny Clark�

Sunday 11:00 am�

Lector: Bever ly Williams�EM: Stacy Cavelier , George Nugent�Altar Servers: Anthony Mitchell, Ben Pratt�Hospitality:� Patrick & Karen O’Brien�Children’s Liturgy of the Word: �Altar Workers: March 30, 2018�Team 5 � Sally Grzesiak Team�

Bingo Workers:�March 30, 2018�No Bingo � Good Friday�

St. Patrick’s Ministry Schedule�March 29, 2018 Good Friday 3:00 pm�

Lector:�Mary Izzo, Kathleen Mastellon�Altar Servers:� Benjamin Rathbun, Eugene Renzi�EM: Michele Gefell, Kr istin Girardi, Amy Rathbun �

April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday�

Sunday 9:30 am�

Greeters: Mary Lynn Barden, Dor is Brown, Mary Weston, � Maureen Swartz�Lector: James McClusky�Sacristan:� Pamela Kennedy�Altar Servers:� Tuyen & Vy Huynh�EM: �Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Jay Graham, Pamela Kennedy, �� Nancy LaVigne, Joanne McClusky, Raymond Weston�Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Renee Waterbury�Ushers: William Bamann Team�

Meetings this week:�

Sunday, March 25, 2018�

� Noon SA Altar & Rosary Society�Monday, March 26, 2018�

� 6:30 pm SP Adult Education�� 6:30 pm SP Parent Prep for First Communion�� 7:00 pm Light Is On For You @ HF, OLSH, SA, SP�Tuesday, March 27, 2018�

� 12:45 pm Ephesians Study Group @SP�

� 3:00 � 6:00 pm (SA) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament�� 4:00 pm SA Confessions�Wednesday, March 28, 2018�

� 5:00 pm SP Confessions�� 6:00 pm SP Stations followed by Soup Supper�� 7:00 pm SA Confessions�Thursday, March 29, 2018�

�� 6:00 pm SA Confessions�� 6:00 pm SA Adoration of Blessed Sacrament�Friday, March 30, 2018�

� 4:00� pm SP Confessions�� 7:00 pm SA No Bingo�

� 7:30 pm IHC Mystery Players @SP��

Please contact Sarah at the Pastoral Center for Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Candle Dedications and Mass Intentions. Any one of these is a wonderful way to honor someone with a loving memorial. All will be published in the bulletin.�

Pastoral Center: (315) 782�1190 option 1�

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St. Patrick’s Glenwood Cemetery & �Mausoleum�

“Perpetual care in the Catholic tradition”�CR 67 Town of Watertown�

Kenneth Booth, Superintendent�

(315) 782�1190 option 3�

St. John Bosco Pre�School��

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018�2019 St. John Bosco Pre�School and Junior Kindergarten. We offer programs for 3,4 and 5 year olds in 2,3 5 full day/half day programs. Paperwork can be found on the IHC Website ( www.ihcschool.org). ��

Programs fill quickly so please contact the office at 315�788�7011 if you are interested in enrolling your child in next year’s programs. Kindly contact the school if you would like to arrange a meeting and tour.��� 3 year olds must turn 3 prior to October 31and be potty

trained��� 4 year olds must turn 4 prior to December 1st and be

potty�trained (4yr old pre�k programs along and Junior K�4)�

�� Our 5yr old, (Junior K�5 program): These are children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten but are being given the “Gift of Time.” Depending on enrollment, children who have December birthdays may be considered. �

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