Good Teacher Area Faith Community

Churches of St. Edward & St. Eloi

Pastor: Rev. Craig Timmerman (829-3014)Senior Associate Pastor: Fr. Keith Salisbury (1-507-224-2289)

Associate Pastor:  Fr. Zach Peterson (476-1688)Parish Sec – Caren Buysse 872-6346

Area Faith Website: goodteacherafc.com

Religious Ed. Coordinator –Tina MyhreEmail- goodteacherafcre@hotmail.com

Deacon- Bruce Bot 872-5465Travis Welsh 829-0986Jason Myhre 829-2829

Formed: formed.org (Z8Q2WJ)St. Edward & St. Eloi Email – cbuyssegoodteacherafc@gmail.com

St. Edward Website -stedschurch.comFacebook – St. Edward Catholic Church

St. Eloi Website – steloicatholicchurch.weebly.com

St Eloi Facebook- St Eloi Catholic ChurchConvent - 428-3919

Bulletin Coordinator- Cynthia Beisler Bulletin email- stedsbulletin@gmail.com

Catholic Charities (1-866-670-5163)Victim’s Hotline – 1-507-233-5313Facebook – One More Time Thrift Store

St. Edward & St. Eloi Mailing Parish Office Address408 N Washington St, Minneota, MN. 56264

Office hours: 8:00 am - 11:45 am -12:45 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

SUNDAY – Dec 22 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 am -8:15 am – Confession at St Edward8:30 am – Mass at St. Edward (Jeanette Konold & Christopher Hennen)10:00 am – Confession at St Eloi10:30 am – Mass at St. Eloi (For the Parish Family)*Confession after Mass 2:00 -3:00 pm – Community Penance Service at St James2:00 -3:30 pm – Community Penance Service at St Peter 7:00 – 8:30 pm - Area Faith Community Penance Service at St Eloi

MONDAY – Dec 23NO SCHOOLMass at St Eloi Convent (Presiders Intention) *for Mass time contact Sisters of Mary Morning Star

TUESDAY – Dec 24- VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Confession at St Edward, St Peter & St Leo 4:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT ST LEO (Presiders Intention)4:30 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT ST ELOI (Presiders Intention)6:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT ST JAMES (Presiders Intention)10:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT ST EDWARD & ST PETER (Presiders Intention)

WEDNESDAY – Dec 25 - FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

8:00 am – 8:15 am – Confession before Mass at St Edward8:30 am –CHRISTMAS MORNING MASS at St Edward (Presiders Intention)9:30 am – CHRISTMAS MORNING MASS at St Peter (Presiders Intention)11:00 am – CHRISTMAS DAY Mass at St. Eloi Convent (Presiders Intention)NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT ST EDWARD

THURSDAY – Dec 26NO SCHOOLPARISH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 am - Mass at St Edwards (Cheri LeBrun) *Confessions after MassMass at St Eloi Convent (Presiders Intention) *for Mass time contact Sisters of Mary Morning Star5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Adoration at St Edward

FRIDAY – Dec 27NO SCHOOL – PARISH OFFICE CLOSED11:15 am - Mass at St Eloi Convent (Presiders Intention) 2:30 pm – Mass at Manor (Duane & Edward Sarbaum)

SATURDAY –Dec 2812:00 pm - Mass at St Eloi Convent (Alfred & Irene Rabaey and Family)4:45 pm – 5:20 pm Confession at St Edwards5:30 pm – Mass at St Edwards (Larry Goslar & LeRoy Hebrank and family)

SUNDAY – Dec 29 – FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY 8:00 am -8:15 am – Confession at St Edward

Message from Priests:Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas and may

God’s love bless you throughout the coming year.   See bulletin for Christmas Mass times and churches.

8:30 am – Mass at St. Edward (Johnny Tillemans Family)10:00 am- 10:15 am – Confession at St Eloi10:30 am – Mass at St. Eloi (Bruce Welvaert)

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - Again this year you will have the opportunity to make a donation for the environment of the Christmas season in memory of your deceased loved ones. On an envelope write: “Christmas Flowers in Memory of __________ “From: _________. Just drop it in the collection basket. Thank you!!!

MASS READINGS and PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS FOR

UPCOMING WEEK Sunday, Dec 22: Pray for Fr

Frederick Fink, Nathan Hansen; Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 What preparations can I make today for Jesus

to be born anew in my heart? Monday, Dec 23: Pray for Fr Robert Goblirsch,

Dcn. John Hayes; Malachi 2:1-4, 23-24; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; Luke 1:57-66 How have I most experienced living my life

now more in harmony with God’s divine energy?

Tuesday, Dec 24: Pray for Fr John Goggin, James Herzog; 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Luke 1:67-79 What dark corners of myself and my life most

need Christ’s Christmas light? Wednesday, Dec 25: Pray for Msgr Douglas

Grams, For all Candidates; Isaiah 62:11-12; Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20 How might I embrace the reality of Christ who

lives in me?

UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETING: (*** means new event added)Nov 29-Jan 1 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – “Light up the Night” –Experience the Magic

of the Holidays at Independence Park; Fri - SunDec 20-Jan 1 NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!Dec 23 1:00 pm – Christmas Decorating for The Birth of Jesus at St

Edward – All volunteers are WELCOME!Dec 24 & 25 FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD – HOLY DAY OF

OBLIGATIONDec 24 4:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at St LeoDec. 24  4:30 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at St. Eloi, GhentDec 24 6:00 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at St James Dec 24 10:00 pm – CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS at St. Edward and St.

PeterDec. 25 9:30 am – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at St. Peter, CanbyDec. 25 8:30 am  - CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at St. Edward, MinneotaDec 25 11:00 am – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at St Eloi ConventDec 31 PARISH OFFICE CLOSEDDec 31 & Jan 1 FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of

New Ulm - HOLY DAYDec 31 6:00 pm – FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the

Diocese of New Ulm - HOLY DAY - Mass at St Peters and St James

Dec 31 7:00 pm – FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of New Ulm - HOLY DAY - Mass at St Edward

Jan 1  9:00 am - FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of New Ulm Mass -- HOLY DAY - Mass at St Leo, St. Leo

Jan 1  10:00 am - FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of New Ulm – HOLY DAY - Mass at St Eloi

Jan10 5:45 am – TMIY will resume at the KC Hall at St EdwardJan 9 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm – Children’s Adoration with the Sisters of

Mary of Morning Star at St Eloi Convent

Radio Rosary:

Dec 23: In memory of Eric Hennen by David and Diane Hennen

Dec 24: For the Intentions of the Members of the St. Clotilde CCW Altar and Rosary Society

Dec 25: For the Intentions of ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE RADIO ROSARY

Dec 26: For Milo J. Kern by His Family

Dec 27: In memory of Roland, Esther, and Eugene Peters by Carol Louwagie and Family

Dec 28: For the Intentions of the Members of the St. Clotilde CCW Altar and Rosary Society

Dec 29: For All Souls in Purgatory

To Schedule Radio Rosary Call Carol Louwagie at 532-6081.

For Rosary Times call Radio Station at 532-2696

Message from Priests:Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas and may

God’s love bless you throughout the coming year.   See bulletin for Christmas Mass times and churches.

Area Faith Weekly Mass ScheduleThese Mass times are Subject to Change

Mon, Dec 23 6:00 pm – Mass at St James (Presiders Intention)

Tue, Dec 24 4:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE Mass at St. Leo (Presiders Intention)

Tue, Dec 24 6:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE Mass at St James (Presiders Intention)

Tue, Dec 24 10:00 pm – CHRISTMAS EVE Mass at St Peter (Presiders Intention)

Wed, Dec 25 9:30 am – CHRISTMAS Mass at St Peter (Presiders Intention)

Thur Dec 26 9:00 am – Mass at St Leo (Ann Thielges)Friday, Dec 27 10:30 am - Mass at Sylvan Court (Ray

Benson) Saturday, Dec 28 5:30 pm – Mass at St. Peter (Leo & Laura

Streff)Sunday, Dec 29 NO Mass at St Leo ()Sunday, Dec 29 8:30 am – Mass at St James in Dawson

(Presiders Intention)Sunday, Dec 29 10:30 am – Mass at St Peter (For the

People of the Parish)

INTERCESSIONS FOR LIFE – For all who have lost a loved one: As we prepare for the coming of Christ, may they find peace in the hope of eternal life; we pray to the Lord: BULLETIN BRIEFS – Those who die in God's grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is not an abstract idea, but a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all earthly description and understanding. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and everlasting life by preparing now, in hope, for our passage from this life into eternal life.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities“Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing”

CHURCH ENVELOPES – Donation Envelopes are ready to be picked up in the Church basement for St Edward and in the back of Church for parishioners at St. Eloi. PLEASE DO NOT USE 2019 ENEVELOPES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2020. WE HAVE RENUMBERED THE ENVELOPES SO THEY WILL NOT MATCH YOUR OLD NUMBER! THANK YOU!!

Thursday, Dec 26: Pray for Fr Eugene Hackert, For Religious Vocations; Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17; Matthew 10:17-22 How might I speak and act more for God’s

ways in may daily life? Friday, Dec 27: Pray for Fr. Lawrence Hansen,

Nolan Meyer; 1 John 1:1-4; Psalm 97:1-2, 20:15-6. 11-12; John 20:1-8

How have God’s love and power been most evident to me this past year?

Saturday, Dec 28: Pray for Fr Anthony Hesse, Luke Miller; 1 John 1:5-2:2; Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8; Matthew 2:13-18 How might I join with others to stop the suffering

of innocent children throughout the world?

SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH: Marriage, Becoming Catholic, Baptisms,

Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) – Call the Rectory 872-6346

EUCHARIST TO SHUT-INS : If you or someone you know would like to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at home

ST ELOI - Contact: Sandy Nuytten 829-9690.ST EDWARD - During the week of Dec 22 – Dec 28 – Contact: Janell Laleman 872-5403BAPTISM PREP – To set up a baptism date please call the St. Edward Office at 507-872-6346. Please check the Church website for the God Parent Requirements.

RCIA - We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God's love for us, and we continue to celebrate that love through praise, sacraments, service, and community. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our Church, or in learning more about the Catholic Church please contact Deacon Bruce Bot at 507-828-7012

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Great GIFT for Christmas!

Sponsorship of St. Edward School

Dec 23: OpenDec 24: OpenDec 25: Sponsorship in honor of St Edward Pie Ladies

and in memory of Jeanette KonoldDec 26: Sponsorship in honor of Tony GruenesDec 27: OpenDec 28: OpenDec 29: Open Dec 30: OpenDec 31: Open

*For questions on how you could seize the opportunity to become a sponsor for St Edwards please call – 872-6391

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Have the person on your list and don’t know what to buy them?? Beginning the weekend of December 7 th we will be offering gift certificates for purchase. Anyone may purchase these gift certificates. Here is how it works. You purchase a gift certificate in any amount using $5 increments. You give it to your chosen recipient and they are then able to “cash it in” for Scrip cards they would like. This includes both card/certificates we have on hand and/or ones that can be ordered. This allows the recipient of the gift certificate to get what they would like. It takes some of the guess work out of it for you, the purchaser. The gift certificate recipient may choose from a large variety of retailers in addition to the ones we routinely keep on hand. Shopwithscrip.com has them listed alphabetically under “shop” located on the top of the opening page. Check it out! There are literally hundreds to choose from.Please feel free to contact anyone of the Scrip committee for questions. We are happy to help!

Caren Buysse 872-6346Laura Hennen 428-3254Ronni Vlaminck 829-6091Julie Pohlen 828-7392

NOTICE - We will begin emailing announcements for the different activities that we do:  our prayer vigils, come and see weekend retreats for young women, and

philosophy evenings or weekends for youth.  If you would like to receive these announcements, please send an email to us

at sistersofmarymorningstar@gmail.com and let us know which of the 3 (or all) announcements you are interested in.  It is always a joy when you come to pray with us! You are welcome to pray in our chapel whenever you'd like.

ST EDWARD WEEKLY REPORT:

Tuesday, December 24th, 4:30 PMChristmas EveSacristan: Lila SchmidtServers: Evan Hennen, Leo Hennen, Brett VanKeulen and Levi VanKeulenLector: Jason Boerboom and Bernie DeCockEucharistic Minister: B: Deacon, G.Bossuyt, M.J.Bossuyt

C: C.VanKeulen, R.Sussner, S.Nuytten, Dan Sik and Deb Sik(One person to go around church and Two people for Choir Loft)

Musicians: Barb Hennen & John Rabaey and Parish VolunteersGifts: Dan and Shari MaeyaertUshers: Daren VanKeulen, Martin Hennen, Ron Sussner, Corey Kack: One Usher for Choir Loft

THANK YOU Thank you to all of you who are

giving back to God some of your time, talent, and finances that God has given you. St. Eloi Church and its mission and ministry would not exist without your giving.

St. Edward News

ST. ELOI NEWS

Sunday, December 29 th , 10:30 AM Sacristan: Jeanne SchmidtServers: Zavier Rabaey, Evan Hennen and Robert BeislerLector: Karla EngelsEucharistic Minister: B: M.Senden, D.Senden C: Corissa VK, J.Kesteloot, J.Welsh and B.BrewersMusicians: John Rabaey & FamilyGifts: Mike and Angie Monnet FamilyUshers: Daren VanKeulen, Martin Hennen, Ron Sussner

ASSISTANCE NEEDED Catechesis of

the Good Shepherd:  Seeking donations to purchase new Nativity Figures.  Please consider an early Christmas present to CGS.  For more

CHILDRENS HOLY HOUR WITH THE

SISTERSOur next Children’s Adoration hours will be held Thursday, January 10th from 4:30-5:30pm; children womb-12 are invited!!Sr. Pia Maria

ACTUAL BUDGETED DIFFERENCE

Adult $565.00 $ 2,294.90 - $1,729.90Loose $ 23.00 $ 146.15 - $123.15Commodity

Year to date $41,435.31 $67,792.22 - $26,356.91

ROSARY SOCIETY MEMBERS – Our general intention throughout the year is for world peace and an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. (November intentions for souls in purgatory) we need and welcome new members to complete our roses. If you have any questions and/or would like to join, please call Judy Bot at 872-6525 or Marian Laleman at 872-6807. Thank you

Online Giving Online Giving helps you maintain you’re giving even if you cannot be here at Mass. This also helps the parish streamline our cash flow,

especially during bad weather or vacation times. Go to our parish website at www.stedschurch.com to get started today.

CCW NEWS:

CCW guild lists have been sent out reminder to pay dues of $40 made out to St. Edward CCW.  Can be sent to Juanita Bot or put in the collection basket.  Thank you.

St. Edwards Council of Catholic Women and Knights of Columbus are teaming up for a food drive for the Thanksgiving and Advent/Christmas season.  We will be collecting for the SMSU Food Shelf that serves the students in need.  Lists of requested items are posted at the church entrances along with the collection boxes.  There is also a list posted on our church website.  This is a great opportunity to give to those less fortunate during the seasons of Thanksgiving and in preparation for Christmas.   They ask for your cooperation by abiding by the following guidelines:

o NO expired or damaged food or hygiene items.

o Easy opening packages are appreciated for those with disabilities

o PLEASE, buy smaller sized items!  (16 oz. is better than 30 oz.)

o Simple flavors of soup and canned items is preferred

Contact Jan Bot at 401-1167 with questions.

Wednesday Dec 25 2019 – 8:30 am CHRISTMAS MORNING MASSSacristan: Ruth BotServers Tanner Thooft, Tom DeSmet, Kaitlyn LudwikowskiLector Fran SturmEucharistic Minister: Terry Vankeulen, David Vlaminck, Shannon Brewers, Michael Ludwikowski, Fran SturmUshers: Omer Laleman, Doug Janiszeski, LaVern Evers

Thank you to all of you who are giving back to God some of your time, talent, and finances that God has given you. St. Edward Church and its mission and ministry would not exist without your giving.

INFORMATION CENTERS – remember to check out our Facebook page (St. Edward Catholic Church) or the website (stedschurch.com) to keep up with new information.

SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE – If you know of anyone who is sick or new to the parish, please call Marlene Polejewski at 507-872-6042.

PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL OR ASKING FOR PRAYERS – If you know of anyone from our parish who is sick or has had surgery recently or is ill and would like to be remembered in prayer during the weekend Masses; ask them to contact the church office. The Parish Secretary will add their name/names to the petitions.

CD’s AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE – Reminder CD’s are available in the back of church. If you don’t see something you would like contact Margrit Rabaey at 872-6937

St. Edward Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday Dec 24 th 2019 – 10:00 pm CHRISTMAS EVE MASS Sacristan: Margrit RabaeyServers: Josh Bot, Tanner Thooft, Gabriel LudwikowskiLector: Tim GossenEucharistic Minister: Michael Ludwikowski, Margrit Rabaey, Dawn Vlaminck, Juanita Bot, Deb ThooftUshers: Tom Abraham, Rod Abraham, Ross Abraham, Bruce Hoffmann

St. Edward Liturgy Schedule

Saturday Dec 28 th 2019 Sacristan: Mary Ann ChristensenServers: Lector: Mary Ann ChristensenEucharistic Minister: Cathy Moorse, Jeff Buysse, Deb Thooft, Julie Mead, Charlene TillemansUshers: Tom Abraham, Rod Abraham, Ross Abraham, Bruce Hoffmann

St. Edward Liturgy ScheduleSunday Dec 29 th 2019 Sacristan: Ruth BotServers: Cole Bot, Ella BotLector: Terry Van KeulenEucharistic Minister Jan Bot, Ruth Bot, Neal Bot, David Vlaminck, Terry VanKeulenUshers: Omer Laleman, Doug Janiszeski, LaVern Evers

ACTUAL BUDGETED DIFFERENCE

Adult $3,320.00 $ 4,826.92 - $1,211.92Youth $6.00 $5.69 $.31Loose $145.00 $ 153.85 $8.85On Line Giving $295.00 *Added to the Adult envelope totalCommodityYear to date $114,734.64 $122,654.69 - $7,920.05

FALL FESTIVAL PRIZES:  These people still need to pick up their prizes from the fall festival:  Paul Swedzinski, Ann Longtin, Ted Schmitz, Andrea Opdahl, Sherry Kern, Tony Mead, Terry Schreiber, Bruce Laleman, Pat Schmidt, Francis Engels, Hilary DeVlaeminck, Jeff Buysse, Kurt Fier, Dale Buysse, Dodie Derynck, Shelly Ratajczak, Karen Lussenhop, and Betty Gossen.  Please stop in and grab it during office.

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!Thank you to our Quilting Ladies for donating 4 beautiful quilts last winter. These gifts of your time and talent were donated to HEART TO

HEART to bless someone in need. GOD BLESS YOU! THANK YOU!!!

FLURRY OF FUN - Tickets for the Flurry will go on sale on January 2nd. They are $40 each. They include a meal catered by Robert Deslauriers Catering and Entertainment by Rock It Man – Dueling Pianos. This promises to be a fantastic evening!  

The Flurry committee is also accepting gifts for auction items. Reach out to Julie Pohlen, Nikki Traen or Chassidy DeRoode with any questions.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will need to be taken down soon.  You may still contribute to the school by using the following link:  https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=3926415 Feel free to share this link with friends and family.   If we reach $700 in sales, we receive 50% of the amount taken in in book vouchers.  .  

CHRISTMAS BREAK!!Christmas break will begin on Friday, December 20th and will continue through Wednesday, January 1st. We look forward to seeing all of the students

back on Thursday, January 2nd. Seventh grade students will begin their day at the Minneota Public

School.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK PANCAKE BREAKFASTWe are looking for volunteers to organize the CSW pancake breakfast that will be held on Sunday, January 26th.  In the past, it has been parents of the 3rd and 4th grade that host this event.   Please call the office if you are interested in helping.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTThank you, thank you, thank you to Mrs. Rybinski and the students of our school for presenting outstanding performances during our Christmas Concerts! Thank you to you, the parents and families of St. Edward students; your support in everything we do is the core of who we are.

Capital Campaign Update

I  want  to offer an update on our capital  campaign to  complete the proposed   facility   upgrades   and improvements   to  our  church  and school.       We   are   making   steady progress as we visit an initial group of parishioners to help jump start our campaign.   The response from these visits has been positive and we thank those who have already offered their financial support. 

From   the   very   beginning   of   our planning   efforts,   we   knew   this would   be   one   of   the   most ambitious projects in our 114-year history.  That’s the beauty of God’s 

ST EDWARD’s ADULT CHOIRAdult Choir rehearsals will begin on Wednesday

evening, November 6 at 7:30 PM in the Choir Loft to prepare music for the upcoming Advent

and Christmas season.  All voices – high school age and beyond – are welcome!

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL NEWSLETTERSCHOOL PRINCIPAL – Jaci Garvey

SCHOOL OFFICE – 872-6391SCHOOL SECRETARY – Trudy Banks

SCHOOL MASS – Our next school mass is Wednesday, January 8 at 10:30am.   All are welcome to join us!!

OPEN FORUM FOR ST EDWARD SCHOOLAs the new year rolls around, we begin looking toward the 2020-21 school year.  As part of that process, we look at new families for our entire school:   preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-8, summer program and the afterschool program.  In order for St. Edward School to grow, we need current families and supporters to spread our good news into the community.  On Sunday, Feb. 9th, at 9:30 am, we will be having a open forum discussion about school choice and how St. Edward School fits into that puzzle.   The Education Committee and I are challenging each St. Edward School family to choose another family to personally invite and bring to this event.  If you have friends and family that have children of school age (to include preschool), invite them to come.  If you need ideas, call the school office and we will help you out.May you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed new year!Mrs. GarveyMrs. Garvey