Hope all enjoyed the day off.  It did turn out so pretty after all!       

Congratulations to Elisabeth Loe (7) and Christine Essma, formerly of Immacolata, & their synchronized skating team, the St. Louis Synergy, Juvenile, for placing in the top 5 (out of 12) in the 2010 Midwestern Sectional Championships in Cedar Rapids, IA.  They will compete in the National Competition held in Minneapolis MN in early March.  Also, Sarah Dolan (6B), Mary Dolan (4VP) & Maddie Loe (3T), with their team, St. Louis Synergy, Youth, won 1st Place in the St. Peter's Winter Blast and the South County Sweetheart Open.  Immacolata has such wonderful talent!        

Don't forget to turn in your Spring Sports form along with payment.  It is due tomorrow, Thurs, Feb. 11.  You may also come in person to the registration from 6-8PM in the school computer lab, located on the lowest level, next to the library.  Please enter through the doors directly across the playground.  Checks are payable to IAA and a $50 per sport per child will apply.  Spring must be around the corner!        

The Immacolata Athletic Association has an open meeting on Tues, Feb. 16 in the Immacolata Faculty Meeting Room (not the cafeteria as previously stated) at 7PM.  All adults are invited to come.  Nominations for the Gold & Silver Awards are currently being accepted.  Please feel free to nominate a parish member who has served others.  For more information, contact Suzie Beachem at sbclinique@charter.net or David Hanon at david@hanonmanagement.com.       

IMPORTANT DEADLINE:  March Lunch Orders and payments are due next Wed, Feb. 17.  The menu & order form are now online, along with a letter to the parents regarding menu changes.  Be sure to click on over and read it.  For questions, contact Peggy Luber at 314-805-6262.       

Come one, come all to the Immacolata's Annual Fish Fry on Wed, Feb. 17 from 4-7PM to kick off Ash Wednesday.  Dessert donations are welcome.  Please contact Deb Dolan (deborah.dolan@att.net or 995-3969) if you would like to donate.  Contact Deacon Joe LaMartina (963-1833) if you would like to volunteer your time or services.         

Ladies, pencil in the date of the Christ Renews His Parish Retreat (also known as CHRP) on March 6-7.  Time to renew and refresh long with the rest of the spring season!  For more information, pick up a brochure in the back of the church or contact Tricia Peckham (tricia.peckham@xerox.com or 961-9211) or Bea Wehrmann (candbwehr@hotmail.com or 962-3272).       

19 APPLICATIONS = 19 ACCEPTANCES -CONGRATULATIONS 8^TH GRADE!

                                          Upcoming Dates

Fri, Feb. 12---------------Friday Night Lights:  7^th Gr. Girls, 7^th Gr. Boys, and 7^th Gr. Girls

Mon, Feb. 15------------Presidents' Day --NO CLASSES

Wed, Feb.17-------------Mass by 8D--Ash Wednesday

                       -------------Fish Fry 4-7 p.m.

Thurs, Feb. 18-----------Spring Picture Day--FREE DRESS

Fri, Feb. 19---------------Stations of the Cross – 2:30 p.m.

                                               Reminders

* Although the first order has been placed, you may still purchase Girl Scout Cookies from your neighborhood Girl Scout!

*Send Make A Note information to Susan Stephen at CStephen@sbcglobal.net or 314-863-3450 by MONDAY EVENING. 

FAITH               KNOWLEDGE          VIRTUE