FROM MRS. BUHRMAN

Dear St. Luke Community, 

As Catholics, this week is the Holiest week of our liturgical calendar. We have the opportunity to meditate and grow from the experiences of Jesus. This is our time to come together to meditate on the sacrifice Jesus made, so that we may live. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is praying to his Father before his arrest. The interesting thing is that He is not praying for Himself, He is praying for us. He says to His Father, “Consecrate them in truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.” John 17:17-19. This passage really sums up the heart of Jesus and his encompassing love for us. He is preoccupied with us remembering that what he is saying is the truth, and that we remain in His love.
 
I am so proud every day to be a part of teaching our students and community about the truth, the truth that our God loves us. I really believe once we accept this truth of love, it becomes who we are, how we live, and how we treat others. I encourage you to immerse yourself and your family in this message of love and help us spread it around. This is the Catholic Identity we can all be proud of, as we come out of a very difficult year.
 
As we celebrate the beautiful traditions this Holy Week, I ask for your prayers for our school, our church, our community, and our children. This is what sets us apart as a family and community, our ability to pray for one another, and our ability to love one another.
 
On behalf of St. Luke Catholic Church and School, have a blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter. It is truly a miracle that such a sacrifice was made out of love for us. 

Nadine Buhrman
 

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COUNSELOR’S CORNER . . .

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

April is child abuse prevention month.  St. Luke students are participating in ChildSafe’s Cardboard Kids Campaign once again to bring awareness to this important issue. Approximately 260 Cardboard Kids, each decorated to represent one of the many abused children in Bexar county, will be displayed throughout the school and in students’ yards on “Reveal Day”, April 1st.

Sadly, San Antonio continues to have the highest rate of confirmed child abuse cases of all major metropolitan cities in Texas.  Cardboard Kids start an important conversation about what each of us can do to help prevent the tragedy of child abuse and neglect in our community.  If you discover a Cardboard Kid, you are encouraged to snap a photo and spread the word on social media! #CardboardKidsSA

Texas law mandates that anyone with knowledge of suspected child abuse or neglect report it to the appropriate authorities. If you suspect child abuse, call the Texas Abuse Hotline, 800-252-5400.  If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
 

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FIESTA ROYAL COURT 2021

Dear St. Luke Families,

On Wednesday, April 21^st, we will be celebrating Fiesta St. Luke style by announcing our 2^nd Royal Fiesta Court.  Every child at St. Luke will have the opportunity to run for the respected title of their grade level. The children will have 1 week and 2 weekends to raise money to win the title!  The boy AND girl from each grade level with the most funds returned, will be crowned & sashed royalty of their grade at the fiesta pep rally.

1 boy and 1 girl from each grade will be crowned the title listed below:

Pre-K – 3^rd: Duke & Duchess
4^th-8^th : Prince & Princess
The boy & girl that raises the most money overall will be crowned King & Queen

All monies collected are due on Monday April 19^th by 9:00am to the front office.  (Please do not turn in money any earlier or later than the 19th^.)  Money must be returned in the envelope provided to you with your student’s name and class written on the front.   

*The Royal Court will be announced at the fiesta pep rally on April 21^st.  The pep rally will start at 1:45pm.  Parents of the winners will be notified by Tuesday April 20^th, to make arrangements for Covid safe attendance.   Event will be streamed on Facebook Live*

 All funds raised will go towards our continuing efforts renovate the library
and to contribute to our specials programs.
Please tear off this portion to turn into your teacher if your child will be running for the Royal Fiesta Court by Thursday April 8^th at 8:30am. Your student will come home that same day with a collection envelope.  Distant learners will need to turn permission form into office and pick up a collection envelope.

Child’s Name: _______________________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________

Parent Name: _________________________

Phone Number: _________________________  

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VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to the following students, faculty, and staff members who were recognized at our weekly Mass for consistently demonstrating the virtue of Faith during the month of March.  

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