Parish News & Events
Page Updated 7-30-10
General Interest
Religious
Education & Youth Ministry
Pope John Paul II Catholic
School
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July 11, 2010
July18, 2010
July 25, 2101
August 1, 2010
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PARISH INFORMATION:
If You Are You New To The Parish--
Call
to Register Today: If
you have just moved to our parish we welcome you! New parishioners are asked to register
as soon as possible. We would be happy to register your family with St. Anthony’s
over the phone by calling 692-6613 .
Please
notify the office of any change in name, address or phone number at your earliest
convenience.
Sacrament of Baptism: Parents must be registered members of the parish for at least six months. Attendance at the preparation session is required for parents and strongly recommended for godparents. Classes are held on the first Sunday of each month, following the 11:00 am Mass, in the parish office conference room (accessible from Connecticut Avenue). Call the office to register for the class. Please do not set any dates or make other arrangements until you have attended the preparation session.
Sacrament of Marriage: Must be registered/participating parishioners. Diocesan policy is that a period of six months be allowed for preparation. Please do not set a date until you have met with the pastor.
Sacraments for the Sick: When ill health or age prevent you from receiving the Sacraments, please inform us of your needs and location whether at home, in a care facility or hospital. We are only able to serve you when YOU request the parish office to do so. Anointing of the Sick is for people who are ill, facing surgery, or advanced in years. It should be celebrated before entry into the hospital if possible. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment as soon as you know you have a need for this Sacrament.
Bulletin & Website Announcements
Please
submit your bulletin & website announcements to our parish secretary Diana
Wake. Her email address is dwake@st-anthony-of-padua.org. Keep
the parish informed about
your group's activities. We start working on the bulletin on Thursday morning for the following Sunday's Bulletin. The sooner we receive
your piece the better. The
absolute deadline for inclusion in the bulletin is Friday at 12 noon. Every effort is made to have your information published. Hand written announcements are accepted at the parish office.
St. Anthony's Cemetery
St. Anthony
Catholic Cemetery is located on Camp Easter Road. Lots are being sold through the parish office for ground burial and for the planned columbarium.
Informational
brochures are available in the back of the church or from the parish office.
If you would like one mailed to you, please call the parish office.
Prayer Group
Wednesday Morning Scripture Reflection Group
Join
the group lead by Judy Page on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
at St. Joesph's. For informatin you may contact Judy
through the parish office.
Prayer List
If you would like to add someone to the St. Anthony’s prayer list, you may
do so by leaving a message for Lane Bergstrom at the parish office.
Our prayer list is organized as a telephone chain, so it only takes one call to strengthen your own prayers with those of our parishioners.
If you would like to participate in this powerful ministry of prayer, Mrs.
Bergstrom will be happy to add you to the telephone chain.
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St. Anthony's Houses the Homeless
St.
Anthony of Padua hosts homeless families of Moore County through our fellowship
with Family Promise. This is a very important ministry.
St. Anthony's joins several area churches taking turns providing overnight lodging
and meals on a rotating basis. Currently we are asked to host families for one
week every three months. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to
become an Family Promise volunteer there are many ways you can help. You can prepare a
meal, read or tutor a child, help a parent write a resume, or stay overnight
with guests. You will make a difference in the lives of families that
have suffered the loss of their homes. If you would like more information about
volunteering contact Mary Burgess through the parish office.
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If you are new in the parish and need to register your children, please call Diana Wake, 910-692-6613 for grades K-6, or Barbara Kemple, 295-3072 for grades 7--12 & R.C.I.A. Schedules for Religious Education, and RCIA are listed on St. Anthony’s website. Go to the main menu, click the link for Religious Education on the left side of the page.
RCIA meets Monday evenings at 7:00
pm at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. All are
welcome. Each week’s topic is listed on the parish website. For more
information about RCIA call Barbara Kemple at 295-3072.
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Preparation For First Holy Communion: 1st grade students (and 2nd grade students who did not attend R.E. last year) will begin the two year preparation process for FHC this year. It is critical that they register and attend RE classes regularly on Sunday, or attend PJPII Catholic School. Older students will need to attend Children's RCIA to prepare for their sacrament. Details available from the DRE. Children who attended the K class the previous year, do not need to reregister. A copy of each child’s Baptismal Certificate must be on file in the RE office.
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In order for your child to receive proper instruction in the Faith all students should attend religion classes every year from K--12th grade. All students must be adequately prepared and meet the requirements before they will be allowed to receive the sacraments. Generally our children receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in the second grade. Children past the second grade who have not received First Reconciliation or First Holy Communion will be required to attend classes for their regular grade on Sunday, or as a student in Pope John Paul II Catholic School as well as Children's R.C.I.A. classes. Confirmation is presently celebrated in the tenth grade in our parish. We follow the direction given by The Most Reverend Michael Burbidge in the preparation process for all sacraments. Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Diana Wake for students in grades K-6 and our Youth Minister, Barbara Kemple for students in grades 7--12.
BAPTISM CERTIFICATES NEEDED: We must have a copy of every child’s baptism certificate on file in the Religious Education office, even if they were baptized here. This is most important for children who have not yet received Holy Communion or Confirmation.
Pope John Paul II Catholic School
Focusing on the intellectual, spiritual, social, and creative development of children.
320 North Ashe Street
Southern Pines, N.C. 28387
Ad deum qui laetificat juventutem meam
(to God Who gives joy to
my youth)
Pope
John Paul II Catholic School Achieves Five-Year Accreditation
as published in The
Pilot, July 12, 2009
Pope John Paul II Catholic School in Southern Pines earned accreditation from
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and
School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.
To earn accreditation, schools must meet SACS CASI standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.
An accredited school adheres to high quality standards based on the latest research and successful professional practices.
"Earning accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents, parish and community that Pope John Paul II is focused on providing excellence in student education," said Dr. Rick Kruska, principal for Pope John Paul II. "Our school provides a learning environment which fosters character development and leadership skills taught by only licensed educators," he said.
The school was specifically commended on its acquisition, access and use of a wide array of instructional technology.
The SACS CASI committee also commended the school on its significant level of stakeholder involvement in school planning and overall operations.
"The staff was very proud that the accreditation team acknowledged our dedication to teaching the 21st century child," Kruska said. "While they were impressed that we have Smart Boards in all of our classrooms, they praised how the teachers and students actually use technology in daily lessons."
Parents who choose a school accredited by SACS CASI understand that the school is committed to raising student performance and are accountable for improving student learning on a continual basis.
"When Dr. Kruska was hired to be the principal ten short months ago, I knew he would put the school on the path to greatness," said the Rev. Msgr. Jeffrey A. Ingham. "He is committed to a Christ-centered education experience for our children, and will constantly evaluate ways to help our teachers and students excell in all aspects of the school."
SACS CASI accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice.
Dr. Mark Elgart, president/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of SACS CASI, stated, "SACS CASI accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners.
"Pope John Paul II Catholic School is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement."
The school has been recommended for a five- year accreditation term based on the SACS's review of the school's self study and their on-site visit.
SACS CASI accredits more than 13,000 schools and school systems throughout the United States and overseas.
Anyone wanting more information about Pope John Paul II Catholic School can visit www.jp2catholicschool.org. Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advanc-ed.org.
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Press Release as Published in The Pilot, Sunday October 16th, 2005
St.
Anthony Names School After Pope John Paul II
CONTRIBUTED
Padua
The parish name in
Southern Pines will remain “St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.”
“The life and ministry of
the former Pope is one of the greatest examples of a life totally dedicated to
serving God,” Ingham said. “And the school’s new name will inspire current and
future students and parents to remember him as a model of Christian service.”
The Pope John Paul II
name will be carried over to the new school now planned to be located on the
church’s property at
The projected cost of the
new construction ranges between $5 million to $7 million and will provide
classrooms, computer and science laboratories, a media center, a dining room
and a small chapel. Outdoor ball fields and play areas will also be included.
“Expanding the
“The new school will not
only serve families in the parishes of St. Anthony of
St. Anthony’s school
Principal Paul J. Rizzo emphasized that the mission of the school remains true
to its founding purposes and is a vital consideration to parents who come to
enroll their children.
“It is extremely
important to provide a religious education program supporting Catholic and
parental values and to achieve academic excellence through high standards,
expectations and exceptional motivation,” Rizzo said. “The school has a great
advantage because parents, the school educators and administrators agree on the
moral and intellectual virtues upheld.”
The new facility
expansion is needed to meet the increased demands for Catholic education in the
region at all grade levels. Rizzo noted that
Anyone interested in obtaining information about the school or making
memorial and tribute gifts can contact Ingham at St. Anthony of Padua Roman
Catholic Church School in Southern Pines at 692-6613.
TOP 5 REASONS TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO POPE JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL
1. A foundation of virtues built on parental guidance integrated in a curriculum of Catholic morals and teachings of right and wrong.
2. A reliable support system of family, school,
and church community united to reinforce and strengthen children as they
confront
difficult situations
in today’s society.
3. A safe and secure environment emphasizing educational excellence, respect, discipline, and self-discipline.
4. Professional teachers with over 100 years of teaching experience.
5. Reasonable
tuition with financial assistance available.
For
information to register your child please call:
910-692-6241
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