Assumption Parish School of Religion www.assumptionstl.org/psr updated: 6/14/2011 Contact us: Mrs. Donna Koppy Coordinator of Faith Formation for Children 314-487-6520 ext. 2219 koppyd@assumptionstl.org Mrs. Kathy Buseman PSR Administrative Assistant 314-487-6520 ext. 2212 busemank@assumptionstl.org HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT INFORMATION REGISTRATION: Please Complete ALL Forms To Register Your Student 1. 2011-2012 Registration Form 2. 2011-2012 Emergency Information Form 3. Christian Witness Statement 4. Media/Marketing Permission Form **ALL 4 Forms Required for** **Complete Registration** Registration confirmation and student placement will be emailed week of August 29^th. Links: 2009-2010 Old News PSR documents: Together We're Better (ABC TWB) CLWschedule--May 2011 VBS Registration Forms Our mailing address: Assumption Parish School of Religion 4709 Mattis Road St. Louis, MO 63128

Printable Copy of News Letter Click Here Seasonal Weather It is the time of year when weather changes quickly.  Conditions cause us to cancel classes as the situation warrants.  PSR families will be notified through the School Reach System.  Additional notices will be posted on KMOX News Talk 1120 AM radio, News Channel 5 KSDK, Channel 4 KMOV and Fox 2 KTVI. God’s Own Making Beginning January 31^st, students in Grades 4-6 will begin the God’s Own Making Class Sessions.  The focus of the God’s Own Making curriculum is to explore the Church’s teaching in regard to human sexuality with emphasis on the moral and spiritual development as it pertains to God’s gift of life.  The themes of the sessions are as follows: Respect for Life, Relationships, Life Giving, Love Giving God’s Call to Holiness, Wonders of Life Physiological information is not presented in the classroom rather the emphasis is on the spiritual and moral development of children.  If you would more information please contact Mrs. Koppy at koppyd@assumptionstl.org. Grade Eight High School Applications The High School application forms have arrived.  PSR students applying for admission to our area Catholic High schools should contact Mrs. Donna Koppy in order to obtain an application form. Children’s Liturgy of the Word We offer the CLW ministry for the children of our parish, ages 3 through 9, at the Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. liturgies.  The CLW Adult leaders and student helpers process out of church with the children to the lower church where the younger members of the parish can listen to the Sunday scripture reading in words they can understand.  We are currently seeking additional adult and student volunteers to assist in this ministry.  If you would like to find out more about the CLW, please contact Mrs. Donna Koppy by phone (314) 487-6520 ext. 2219 or email at koppyd@assumptionstl.org. Let us GiveThanks As we gather here this evening, let us recognize the goodness of God.  At this time of year, we call to mind our many blessings and give “thanks”. For the beauty of autumn colors. For the times of quiet reflection. For the times when we catch the breath of God and the glance of God’s dear grace. For changes – in nature, ourselves, and others. For the unique beauty of each autumn leaf and the unique beauty of each individual with whom we work.  We thank you, Lord. God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been.  We, too, have our moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and risk.  Help us to let go when we need to do so. God of harvest, many gifts of growth lie within the season of our surrender.  We must wait for harvest in faith and hope.  Grant us patience when we do not see the blessings. God of life, you believe in us, you enrich us, you entrust us with a free will.  For this and all your gifts, we are grateful.  Amen. Register for PSR The Parish School of Religion provides religious education and sacramental preparation classes for children in grades Kindergarten through grade 8 who attend area public or private schools.  Children are prepared to receive the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist in grade two and Confirmation in grade eight.  Please contact Mrs. Donna Koppy, Coordinator of Faith Formation for Children, at (314) 487-6520 ext. 2219 or Koppyd@assumptionstl.org to learn more about the PSR program and register for classes. PSR First Night of Class Mark your calendar! The first night of PSR class is Monday, September 12, 2011.  Parents accompany their children for a brief meeting in the Parish Center beginning at 6:15 p.m. The PSR staff will be introduced and all registered students will accompany their teacher to their assigned classroom.  Classes will dismiss at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Donna Koppy Director of Faith Formation for Children Prayer to Our Lady of the Assumption Remember, O most gracious and most merciful Mother Mary, you were given to us to be our provider and our support. Full of confidence in your goodness, we call you to our aid; assist us. We confide to you our sorrows; comfort us. We commend to you our needs; supply them. We entrust to you our labors; bless them. O, who can obtain all, Our Blessed Mother Mary, help us. Protect the Church, our country, our school, and all who hope in you. Open to us your heart.  And because you are our patroness, O, Our lady of the Assumption, Favorably receive our prayers and deign to hear them always,  Amen.                 Our Lady of the Assumption