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Dear Everest families,
We are
already almost into our 3rd week of Advent! This Sunday we will be
lighting the third candle of the Advent wreath, the only pink candle, as a
reminder that Jesus will soon be born! The students have been preparing their hearts
for Jesus’ birth by coming up with their own resolutions (A simple prayer,
sacrifice and act of kindness) to work
on during this time of Advent to ensure their hearts are ready to receive Him
Christmas morning.
I hope that each of you have been having a wonderful Advent
season and have been able to be receptive of the immense graces Our Lord pours
out on each of us during this time as we sincerely empty our hearts of the dust
and clutter that has built up and rekindle the flame in our hearts. May we
offer Baby Jesus a heart that is full of love and joy this Christmas season.
May our Blessed Mother watch over your families and help
each of you to live this Christmas very close to her Son.
God bless you!
Miss Maher
“Be
strong, fear not! Here is your God…He comes to save you.”
-Isaiah 35:4
Moms and friends of Everest Academy are invited to join us for a special Moms' Coffee. We hope you will join us as we begin our Advent journey to Christmas with this special event.
St. John the Baptist
The greatest Herald of all time was St. John the Baptist. The first time he and Jesus met, they were not even born yet! But at the moment John heard Mary greeting his mother, Elizabeth, he leapt in Elizabeth’s womb. He was announcing that Jesus was near. St. John spent years in the desert eating locusts and wild honey and learning the truths of God from the Holy Spirit, his constant Friend and Guide.
John was being prepared in a special way for his important mission. St. John came out of the desert and began to teach the people. He announced that Jesus had come into the world, and would soon be with them to share the love of the Father in Heaven. St. John helped the people prepare to receive Jesus by being sorry for their sins.
He helped them become ready to know and love Jesus, and serve him by sharing the truth about God with others! Finally the time came and Jesus came to John and asked that he baptize him. John did not feel worthy but Jesus wanted to make water holy so that we could be baptized too. Then John said, “He must increase and I must decrease.” People stopped following John and started following Jesus. St. John the Baptist’s mission was complete!
John was being prepared in a special way for his important mission. St. John came out of the desert and began to teach the people. He announced that Jesus had come into the world, and would soon be with them to share the love of the Father in Heaven. St. John helped the people prepare to receive Jesus by being sorry for their sins.
He helped them become ready to know and love Jesus, and serve him by sharing the truth about God with others! Finally the time came and Jesus came to John and asked that he baptize him. John did not feel worthy but Jesus wanted to make water holy so that we could be baptized too. Then John said, “He must increase and I must decrease.” People stopped following John and started following Jesus. St. John the Baptist’s mission was complete!
Here's a snapshot of how our K4J program will help students learn about the virtue of the month:
EVANGELIZATION - SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
Congratulations to our students for their participation their admirable zeal in bringing the lost souls back to the Good Shepherd!
Virtue of the Month: Zeal for Souls
Father, those who will believe in me are your gift to me.I wish that where I am they also may be with me...(John 17:24a)
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The Pilgrim Queen
Pray together as a family and honor Mary as a special guest in your home.
Prayer for Everest
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for making Everest Academy a reality. With the aid of the Holy Spirit, may we touch the lives of many people and bring to our community the joy of knowing and loving Jesus Christ. We thank Our Mother Mary for her help and ask for her continued care and protection. Amen.
School Masses
Join us for All School Mass on Friday at 2:20pm or Morning Mass at 7:15 am Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
Lean on Me Holy Hour
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am