Message from our Principal
Dear Saint Sebastian Family,
Affirmation of the week:“I will practice gratitude and be thankful for what I have.”Gratitude is important because it fosters happiness, improves mental and physical health, strengthens relationships, and promotes a more positive outlook on life. When we give respect to what we currently have you’ll find room for more. However, when you are constantly comparing with others and seeking more you will never be fulfilled. Gratitude and appreciation are powerful tools that enhance our wellbeing.
Mr. Suk
Principal
School Family Mass this Sunday
Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. It thus marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent.
Come join our Spartan Family for this very important Catholic Celebration!
Silent Auction Online
Some of the items we had from the Spring Festival Silent Auction are still with us. So we’ve opened an online portal to receive bids. Place your bids for one of these fabulous prizes!
You can see the auction items at the following link or by scanning the QR code:
https://live.givebutter.com/c/Kl4zXH
Holy Thursday – Early Dismissal
Holy Thursday is a feast during Holy Week that marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, and commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.
We want to invite you to join our Parish and School for the morning mass and, if you are available, for the evening mass as well.
- Holy Thursday April 17th
- 8am – Washing of the feet, Liturgy of the Word with the School
- 7pm – Last Supper (Trilingual Mass: English/Spanish/French) and Adoration until midnight. Prayer for peace in the World
We also want to remind you that the school’s Easter Break starts on Thursday at noon.
Please see the details below:
- Thursday April 17th
- Early Dismissal @12:00pm – Please be on time
- No Lunch Service
- No Aftercare available
Parish Service Schedule for Holy Week
Holy Week commemorates the seven days leading up to Easter. It begins with the commemoration of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, marks the betrayal of Jesus on Spy Wednesday (Holy Wednesday), climaxing with the commemoration of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) and the Passion of Jesus on Good Friday (Holy Friday). Holy Week concludes with Christ’s death and descent into hell on Holy Saturday
- Holy Monday, April 14th
- 8am – Mass at St. Sebastian Church (English/Spanish)
- 7pm – Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels
- Holy Tuesday, April 15th
- 8am – Mass at St. Sebastian Church (English/Spanish)
- Holy Wednesday, April 16th
- 12pm – Mass at St. Sebastian Church (English/Spanish)
- Holy Thursday April 17th
- 8am – Washing of the feet, Liturgy of the Word with the School
- 7pm – Last Supper (Trilingual Mass: English/Spanish/French) and Adoration until midnight. Prayer for peace in the World
- Good Friday, April 18th
- NO 8am Mass
- 12pm – Way of the Cross (English/Spanish)
- 3pm – Passion of the Lord (English/French)
- 7pm – Passion of the Lord (Spanish)
- Holy Saturday, April 19th– Paschal Vigil
- 7pm – Trilingual Mass (English/Spanish/French) Blessing of the light and procession will begin at the school yard before mass.
- Easter Sunday, April 20th
- No English mass
- Spanish Mass at regular schedule at 8am and 12pm
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Upcoming Events
- School Family Mass – Palm Sunday – Sunday April 13th, @12:00pm
- Holy Thursday – Thursday April 17th @12:00pm
- Early Dismissal
- No Lunch Service
- No Aftercare available
- Good Friday – No School – Friday April 18th
- Easter Break – April 21st to May 2nd
- No School
- Camps available from Preschool to 6th grades.
- Back to school from break – Monday May 5th
- Hotdog Sale – Kindergarten Fundraiser towards their Graduation – Wednesday May 7th @3:00pm
- Mother’s Day Tea Party – RSVP – Free event for moms & Grandmas – Friday May 9th @3:30pm
- Special Breakfast – RSVP – Free event for moms & dads – Tuesday May 13th @7:15am
- Last SPC Meeting of 2024-2025 – Wednesday May 14th @5:00pm
- School Family Mass – Saturday May 17th @5:00pm
- Spring Concert & Dinner – Wednesday May 21st
- Memorial Day – Holiday – No School – Monday May 26th
- Last Day of Classes for 8th Grade – Friday May 30th
For additional upcoming events, please open the Key Dates by month Calendar 2024-2025
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