Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

Decebmer 7 2025

Looking ahead

Mon, Dec 8

• 8:30 am School Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• Basketball Toy Drive

Wed, Dec 10

• Basketball Toy Drive

Thurs, Dec 11

• 6:00 pm Live Nativity

Fri, Dec 12

• Christmas Basket Organization in Gym
• 1:30 pm 1st Grade Christmas Play

Dear Bluejay Family, As we enter the Second Week of Advent, the candles of Hope and Peace glow a little brighter. The Prophecy Candle reminds us of God’s people waiting in hope for the Messiah, while the Bethlehem Candle invites us into the quiet trust of Mary and Joseph’s journey. Today’s Gospel, Matthew 3:1–12, echoes that same call to prepare our hearts with sincerity and readiness. This week’s slightly calmer school calendar offers us a rare December stillness—an Advent gift that invites us to breathe, notice, and wait with expectant hearts. What perfect timing, since tomorrow is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation (Please be reminded that we will celebrate Mass together tomorrow instead of Wednesday.). In these quiet moments, we are reminded of Mary, whose yes to God was rooted in deep Hope and unwavering Peace. May her example guide us as we make room for Christ. And at the end of this peaceful week shines a beautiful star: our Live Nativity on Thursday. What a fitting reminder of the humble, holy night we are preparing for. May its simplicity and wonder draw us all closer to the heart of the season. My prayer is that Hope will take root in your homes and that Peace will settle gently into these days. Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal

“'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.'” — Matthew 3:3

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation, and our students will attend Mass. Please be sure your child comes to school in their Mass attire.

RAffle ticket Incentive free dress day - Wednesday, December 10th

If you sold 4 Books (40 tickets) or more, the students in your family earned a free dress day. It will be this Wednesday, December 10th. Please open the link below to check your family's status. Free dress guidelines are also below. Thanks for supporting the 101st Broussard Community Fair.

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest

Students 5-14 years old are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus poster contest. Please see rules below. Posters are due by December 10 (turn in at school office).

• must reflect the Keep Christ in Christmas theme with a visual image
• be the the original work of the student
• must have the official entry form clipped to the poster
• full name and age of student also written on the back of the poster
• posters will not be returned
• winning posters will advance to the diocesan level

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 on MONDAY and will be hosted by Mrs. Brungart's second grade. Guests may join us for limited seating in church, in the Narthex or PLC, or online at shbroussard.org/live. Please note that we have very limited seating available in the church. Guests will mainly be seated in the choir loft, Narthex, and Parish Life Center (PLC). Due to safety concerns, please do not stand in the back of the church near the doors to the Narthex.

MASS MUSIC

Below are next week's SCS Mass songs. You can find these and more in our SCS Mass Music Youtube playlist.

• Processional: "O Come O Come Emmanuel"
• Offertory: "The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came"
• Communion: "Remembrance", "Ave Maria"
• Recessional: "Immaculate Mary"

Hallow Highlight

Did you know many of the audio sessions have a text transcript that you can use to follow along? If you see this open book icon, click it and read along!

Bluejay Dads & Moms Advent Groups

You can still join us for our Advent groups! Dads can contact Mr. Keith Cook (kccook007@cox.net) for information and Moms contact Cristy Savoie (csavoie@scsbluejays.org).

Live Nativity Practices

Tuesday, Dec. 9: Stations One & Two Wednesday, Dec. 10: Stations Three & Four All practices will start at the chapel at dismissal and end at 3:45.

Live Nativity

All participants should be in the gym, dressed in costume, at 5:00 Thursday. Main Street and most of Morgan Street will be closed so please plan accordingly. You will need to come up from the back side of campus, turn onto Railroad Ave then come up the carline.

Our participants have been working hard to provide a prayerful opportunity to journey with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. We hope to see all our Bluejay families there! First rotation is at 6:00 p.m., second rotation at 6:30 p.m. in front of campus along Main Street. Please note that Main Street will be closed to traffic.

1st grade nativity play

Friday 1:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church All are welcome to witness this joyful retelling of the Nativity story! Please note that there is a performance for our students at 1:00 so please do not enter the church until they have been dismissed.

Food Basket Donations

All donations must be turned in to homeroom teachers by Friday, December 12. Please see below if your family is available to deliver baskets on December 13.

Advent Opportunities

Delivery counts as Service Hours for 2nd quarter!

Church decorating counts as Service Hours for 3rd quarter!

Looking AheaD

• Dec 14 4th grade host 11:00 Mass at Sacred Heart
• Dec 16 PreK-H paraliturgy & service hours due & Mass Buddy gifts due
• Dec 19 Student Prayer Service & Advent parties

Desire to receive a sacrament?

Contact Cristy (csavoie@scsbluejays.org) if you or someone in your family desires to be baptized, receive First Communion, be confirmed, or have your marriage blessed in the Catholic Church. We would love to help you with this!

Service Hour and AR Points

Due Tuesday, December 16

• Reach out to the adult who may need to sign your service hours from the Broussard Community Fair or other activities this week!
• Take a look at your AR points and make sure you are close to acquiring them. Communicate with your teacher if you have questions.

Junior High Exam Schedule

Junior high mid term schedules will be sent at the beginning of this week for study purposes and preparations.

Uniforms

It’s that time of year to check uniform fits! Please take a moment to ensure that your child’s uniform items meet our school’s dress code requirements for length and fit.

We know how quickly children grow, and we appreciate your help in keeping our students looking neat and in uniform compliance.

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

RESPECT OUR CAMPUS- Be good stewards by taking care of supplies and keeping our campus clean.

Athletic Handbook

All student-athletes and their parents are asked to review the St. Cecilia Athletic Handbook and complete the online agreement form before participating in any school-sponsored sport. In addition, physicals are only good for one year and must be completed annually. If you have yet to update your child's physical, the form can be downloaded here.