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ST AGNES CHURCH
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 26, 2017
2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361 (308)632-2541
Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363-0349
Fax: 308-632-2146 Website: www.st-agnes-church.com
Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am - Noon & 1pm - 4pm
Rev. Vincent L. Parsons
Pastor
Rev. Michael E. Wetovick
Associate Pastor
Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J.
Pastoral Minister
Mass Schedule:
(October - May)
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am
(June - September)
Saturday 6:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7 am
Wednesday 8:15am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to evening
Mass or by appointment (632-2541)
Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Late one night a man and his son were returning home from a “classic car” rally. The father decided to take a back roads shortcut. Wouldn’t you know it? Almost in the middle of nowhere the motor began to sputter. It chugged along for a few yards then died. They tried to re-start the engine. No luck! The son noticed a light in the distance. So, the two of them walked toward the light. It was a farm house. They knocked at the door. The farmer opened the door, and welcomed them in. The father explained to the farmer how his car stalled and died. Both of them agreed that it was too late to work on the car, so the farmer invited them to spend the night in his house. The farmer took the travelers to the guestroom. There was one single- sized bed in the guest room but the farmer explained that in his son’s bedroom there was a queen-sized bed. The father could sleep in the guestroom while the little boys could sleep in the queen size bed. The two boys crawled into bed. Moments later the farmer’s son jumped up and knelt beside the bed. The traveling kid saw the farm boy kneeling and figured he was saying his prayers. So, the kid rolled out of bed and knelt down opposite the farm boy. The farmer’s son looked across the bed and shouted, “What are you doing!?” The kid shouted back, “Same thing that you are doing.” “What!!” exclaimed the farmer’s son? Mom is really going to be mad! “Why?” asked the innocent visitor. The farm boy answered,…’Cuz the pot is on my side.”
Ever wonder about the abbreviation ASAP? Most of the time it means “hurry up and get the job done.” Let’s give the acronym a new meaning: Always Say A Prayer. There’s work to be done, deadlines to meet. You’ve got no time to spare. But as you hurry and scurry –
ASAP. Always Say A Prayer. In the midst of family chaos, Do your best. Let God do the rest – ASAP. Always Say A Prayer. It may seem that your worries are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather – ASAP. Always Say A Prayer. God knows how stressful life is. He wants to ease our cares. He’ll respond to all our needs -ASAP. Always say a prayer. Today I’m saying a prayer that God will smile on us and send us all the special blessings that only God can give – so – ASAP. Always Say A Prayer. Amen ASAP!!!
Monday, March 27, 2017
╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)
Intention: Jan Baumgartner
Borman by Jim & Kathy Carney
╬ Communal Rosary (4:45pm)
╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:05pm)
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)
Intention: Fr. Andrew Augustyn
╬ Tuesday Discussion Group (8am)
Location: Garden Room
╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)
╬ RCIA meets (7:00pm)
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
╬ Mass (8:15am)
Intention: †Bishops & †Priests
of Diocese of Grand Island
╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)
╬ Contemplative Prayer (6:00pm)
Location: Office Basement
Thursday, March 30, 2017
╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)
Friday, March 31, 2017
╬ Daily Mass (5:45pm)
Intention: †Roy & †Dolores
Brethour by Fr. Gary Brethour
╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)
Saturday, April 1, 2017
╬ Weekend Mass (4:00pm)
Intention: Donna Giebler
by Friends
Sunday, April 2, 2017
╬ Weekend Mass (8:00am)
Intention: For the Parish
╬ Weekend Mass (10:30 am)
Intention: †Tracy Ford by Family
Up]oming Ev_nts
Children o f the Light
The future king, David, in today’s first reading, is an example of a type of charac-ter present throughout the Hebrew scriptures. He is the child born out of place (not the eldest or most favored) who ends up receiving the promise of the covenant. The spirit of God’s anointing rushes upon him. In this way, he is similar to the man born blind from today’s Gospel. David’s family and the blind man’s community did not expect the miracu-lous grace of God’s love to work through them. Perhaps they, too, were “blinded” by the expectations and assumptions of those around them. Yet, after being touched by God, they both came to “see” the presence of God’s will for them. Both became messengers of God’s will. That same Spirit of God’s anointing rushed upon us at our baptism; we were given a candle as a sign of our membership in the Body of Christ, the Light from Light. Our vocation, then, is to fulfill that enlightenment, that anointing, as Ephesians tells us, by living as “children of the light.”Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Sunday Collections & ATW Giving
March 19, 2017
Actual $7268.64 ATW $4375.00 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $2643.64 Catholic Relief Services $1308.50
March 2017 Totals Actual $20194.18 ATW $9581.50 Budget $27000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $2775.68
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L_nt_n Soup Supp_r
this Friday (March 31) following the 5:45pm Mass
in the Garden Room Please bring a pot of soup or a
loaf of bread to share
Moments of Grace
Parish Women! You are invited to a Salad Supper Social
Thursday March 30 6pm Garden Room
Please bring a favorite salad Bread & dessert provided by
Altar Society Social Committee Entertainment presented by St. Agnes School children
Scripture, Storytelling, Laughter and Praise
With Rev. James Sichko March 26th - 28th
7-8 pm at St Agnes Church
2017 Lenten Mission 60 Minutes for Jesus
Known for his story-telling, Fr. Jim weaves every day life experiences with the rooted messages which lie within the Gospel.
Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45
Readings for the Week
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Saturday, 4pm Ciborium: Ann Hippe; Chalice : Bob Hippe; Linda Elley, Patsy Juedes-Fulk, Deb Hilzer, Doris Holloway, Brooke Talkington Sunday 8am Ciborium: Michael Calvert; Chalice: Jeannette Fitzgerald; Jerry Fitzgerald, Connie Kirchner, Bob Muldoon, Mark Neifert, Mary Ostry 10:30am Ciborium: M.C. Schaff: Chalice: John Bush; Terry Bailey, Ruth Kozal, David Nelson, Jacque Neu, Judy Schwartz
GREETERS
Saturday 4pm Philip & Shelly Encinia (E) Ellen Ramig (N) Susan Heitman (S) Sun 8am Dick & Susan Lessert (E) Steve & Janice Hamburger (N) Sr. Vera Meis (S) 10:30am Danni Koeteman (E) Lynda Montague (N) John Vidlak (S)
SACRISTANS Sat 4pm: Doris Flohr
Sunday 8am: Marjorie Benzel 1030: Danny & Norma Guzman
USHERS Sat 4pm Rod Ramig, Captain; Steve Olsen, Dale VonLintel, Jeff Wolfe Sun 8am Mike Merrigan, Captain; Francis Heumesser, Tom Braddock, Michael Esselstein 10:30am Jason Parks, Captain; Scott Schiff, Mark Overman, David Schaff
LECTORS April 1/8 4pm Krystal Rodriguez
Apr 2/9 8am Carol Herman 10:30 Mike Schaff April 22/29 4pm Kathleen Roehl
April 16/23 8am Jordan Colwell 10:30 Mark Loose
SERVERS
April 1, 4pm Ryan Hinman, Gianna Gonzales Apr2 , 8am Logan Moravec, McKenna Hackett 10:30am Lily & Adam Polk April 8, 4pm Katie Forsstrom, Jace Henderson Apr 9, 8am Noah Henderson, Volunteer 10:30am Abriana Lockwood, Emily Wineman
April 2017 Ministry Schedule
Standing on the Rock of Faith!
With Catholic Evangelist Mr. Richard Lane II
April 3-6 7pm nightly Christ the King Church
www.EvangelistRichardLane.com
Join Us!! St. Agnes Catholic School
Foundation Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 29, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join us for the 2nd annual Family Fun Day of sports and games! Prizes and lunch included. Get your teams together now and be ready to have a blast! For more info, call Alyssa (632-6918 #2).
Application Deadline Soon! St. Agnes Catholic School Foundation Alumni Futures Scholarship applica-tions are available online at catholic-schoolfoundation.com. If you’re an alumni of St. Agnes Catholic School see our scholarship information online to determine if you meet our application criteria. Email Alyssa at [email protected] for more info. Deadline: April 1, 2017.
School Foundation News
2017 area graduates are invited to apply for a Knights of Columbus scholarship before April 15, 2017. Four $500 scholarships are being offered. For more information, contact Rick Forsstrom (641-3019) or visit www.scottsbluffkofc.org Additionally, applications are available in the message centers of the church.
St. @gn_s S]hool Pr_-K R_gistr[tion
St. Agnes School is currently accepting registrations for the Pre-K program. Stu-
dents must be 4 years old by August 1st. Interested parties may contact the school
office (632-6918) for further information or register Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
3r^ Gr[^_ T_[]hing Position Op_n
St. Agnes School is seeking a 3rd grade teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Can-didates must hold a valid NE teaching certificate. Applications are available at the school office or on the school website. Questions may be directed to Julie Brown at 632-6918 or [email protected]
Seeking Alums! The St. Agnes Catholic School Founda-tion is creating an alumni list to stay in touch with our friends near and far & would appreciate your help in updat-ing our alumni information for St. Agnes Catholic School. Please use the blue paper in the message centers for your friends and relatives that at-tended St. Agnes School. Return to the Foundation at the address below, or place in the collection basket. St. Agnes Catholic School Foundation
P.O. Box 2214 Scottsbluff, NE 69363-2214
(308)632-6918 #2 www.catholicschoolfoundation.com
or friend us on Facebook
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Families Grow Vocations Give your children a well-rounded education: Do not neglect the formation of charac-ter, self-discipline, human virtues, perseverance, and physical health. You are creating the fertile ground for God to act. Besides faith, you will want your children to have the strength of character to be able to do what might be difficult, to overcome peer pressure, and to be faithful to what is right. Develop the minds as well as a sense of beauty and joy in your children. Help children develop their critical sense, awareness of objective truth, and appreciation for good quality music and the arts.
The Knights of Columbus Council #2681, is holding a spring membership drive. Information on the Knights can be found at the Message Centers or see Grand Knight Steve Viessman in the Gathering Space after the 10:30 Mass on Sunday. Make a difference in the lives of those you love. Join the Knights of Columbus TODAY!
Did you know you can support St. Agnes Catholic School Foundation just by shopping online? Seriously! Next time you order from Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3309331 Just about everything you can buy from Amazon will provide the Foundation with a small donation. That’s money you can feel good about spending! Thanks!
Knights N_ws
2017 Lent/Holy Week Schedule
Daily Mass Monday & Tuesday, 7:00am
Wednesday, 8:15am Friday, 5:45pm
Communal Reconciliation St. Agnes Church: April 9, 3pm Christ the King: April 9, 6pm
Individual Reconciliation Monday, April 10, noon & 6pm No reconciliation Sat., April 15
Stations of the Cross Every Friday, 5:15 pm
Communal Rosary Mondays, 4:45pm
Fish Fry Friday, Apr 7
5:30 - 7:30pm, School Gym
Soup Suppers Friday, March 31st
following 5:45pm Mass
Holy Week Schedule April 13, Holy Thursday, 7pm April 14, Good Friday, noon April 15, Holy Saturday, 8pm
April 16, Easter Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am
Almost thirty years ago, a medical team diagnosed a young child with a malignant brain tumor. Through extraordinary advances in heath care and by the Grace of God, he was successfully treated for this cancer that nearly took his life. Some twenty years later, the same young man had a stroke. Incredibly, once again he survived when death seemed only moments away. Today, with only minimal effects from the stroke, this man leads a normal life. No one could expect a young man to experience such
horrendous events in his life before the age of thirty and live to tell the story.
We also wonder about the blind man in the Gospel today. Why should he suffer throughout without sight? His blindness forced the man to beg for his subsistence. He was entirely dependent on the meager offerings of others. The Jews of his hometown also would have thought of him as a most sinful person. For the people of Jesus’ time attributed any malady as a punishment for sins committed by the sufferer or his or her parents. Thus this man was doubly condemned for an unidentified sin and a physical disability that was not curable.
The blind man sought Jesus, beseeching Him for relief from his burden of blindness. Because of his belief in Jesus, Jesus cured him and gave him sight. This miracle is of significance in two ways. The man who was once blind now sees Jesus in the brightness of the day. The man once suffering from “apparent sin” (at least as attributed to him by the Jewish people) was cured of the darkness of sin. The once blind man does not need words to explain what happened; he can see the change. Without following Jesus, he would have remained physically and spiritually blind.
Today, we recognize that sin only occurs from our acts of omission or commission. Also, God does not punish us for our sins. God remains the same, with arms open welcoming us into the light regardless of our sin. We choose the pains of hell for sinning, rather than living in the grace of God. If we allow the blindness of sin to creep into us, then we will no longer see the Light of Salvation. We are the ones who need to change our lives. We alone are writing the course of destiny for ourselves. The solution for the blindness of sin is for us merely to step forward and ask Jesus for mercy and forgiveness.
While none of us understand the reasons for the afflictions we suffer in this world - the grief, the pain, the loneliness - we know that the torment of suffering is not God’s punishment for our sin. While we cannot escape the maladies of life, the Lord gives us the strength to search for some goodness in these tragedies. When Jesus entered the blind man’s life, he found a twofold goodness: sight and belief. The man at the beginning of this article, who had suffered from cancer and a stroke, too found Jesus could give him newness in his life. He is confident that Jesus twice took him away from the clutches of death. For that man now sees life too from a new perspective. You see he is a classmate of mine in the seminary. Give Glory to God for He sent us the Light of the World.
Deacon Dan Gilbert
From the Seminary Tr_[sur_s From Our Tr[^ition
The church slowly developed customs of reserving some portion of the eucharistic sacrifice for the sake of the dying. Today’s custom of placing this portion in a tabernacle for prayer and adoration by the faithful cannot be traced back much beyond the year 1,000, much to almost everyone’s surprise. There is simply no historical evidence of the Blessed Sacrament being present in a church for the purpose of having the faithful visit it or pray before it earlier in the church’s history. People did visit, of course, but the center of their attention was the altar, symbol of Christ’s sacrifice and the touchpoint between heaven and earth. Shrines and devotional altars abounded in medieval churches, but anything we might describe as a Blessed Sacrament chapel would be hard to find. Amazingly, the Eucharist was first kept in private houses for the purpose of Holy Communion at home. As for church, the custom gradually developed of suspending a vessel shaped like a dove somewhere in the church, often over the altar. In the hovering bird, a few hosts, enough to satisfy the pastoral needs of the dying, would be secreted. The priest would lower the dove on a pulley as needed, but it wasn’t a focus of devotion by visitors to the church. It was simply a way of reassuring bishops who were nervous about safeguarding the Eucharist. The dove solution caught on in England and France after Crusaders came in contact with the custom in their travels in the Orthodox East. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Grade School (pre-school—5th grades) Formation Sessions Meet from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the school building. February-March Sunday Schedule: Feb. 26th - March 5th, no formation
sessions - 12th, Daylight Savings begins - 19th - 26th
Middle School Formation Sessions (grades 6th-8th) meet from 7-8:15 p.m. in the school building.
March Wednesday Schedule: 1st - Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm - 8th -
15th - 22nd 29th - Reconciliation in the Church at
7pm High School (CYM) Formation Sessions Meet in catechist’s homes from 7-8:30 p.m.
March Wednesday Schedule: 1st - Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm - 8th -
15th - 22nd 29th - Reconciliation in the Church at
7pm 11th Grade CYM Schedule:
March Wednesday Schedule: 1st - Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm 8th - CYM @ leader's home 15th - Confirmation 22nd - CYM @ leader's home 29th - Reconciliation in the Church at
7pm
Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families
Fourth Sunday of Lent Gospel:
John 9:1-3, 5-7
On the Way to Mass: Sometimes we are blind to seeing that Jesus loved us and died for our sins. How can we “see” Jesus today? On the Way Home From Mass: Sometimes we are “blind” to growing in our faith. How do we lose our blindness to the love of God? Living the Word: Plan an activity with 3-D glasses. Each family member puts on the glasses and eats a bowl of cereal (or soup) and tries to concentrate on not spilling anything. Does the food taste the same while wearing the glasses? Remove the glasses and allow the light to clear your vision. Talk about how to let the light of Jesus’ love into your life. Isn’t it better to live in the light of love, rather than the cloudy, distorted vision that you had with the 3-D glasses? Jesus, be light for our eyes!
Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2016-2017
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Parish Website www.st-agnes-church.com
Lenten Opportunities at St. Agnes for the Whole Family!
Daily Mass
Mon & Tue, 7am - Wed at 8:15 am - Fri at 5:45 pm
Stations of the Cross Every Friday, 5:15pm
Communal Rosary Mondays, 4:45 pm
First Communion 2017
In the 2017 F i r s t Communion class we have 33 c h i l d r e n
enrolled and have a special opportunity this year to celebrate the sacrament at all weekend Masses, April 22nd and 23rd. There will be 11 children at each Mass receiving Holy Communion for the first time. As our parish celebrates the centennial year using the theme, “Celebrating 100 years of Faith Family and Tradition”, the St. Agnes’ faith family will be able to celebrate with the first communion children and their families during this special time. Please pray for these children as they prepare to receive this sacrament in April.
R_ligious E^u][tion Progr[m Email—[email protected] Religious Education Office—308-635-1362
First Communion Retreat April 8th - 8:30-11 a.m.
First Communion Rehearsal
Photo and practice
Confirmation April 30th - 10:30 a.m.
Senior Breakfast
May 7th - 8 a.m.
Operation Rice Bowl This Lent, our Sunday grade school and Wednesday Middle School children will be joining millions of Catholics across the country by participating in CRS’ Operation Rice Bowl. We distributed Rice Bowl Packets at t h e formation s e s s i o n s during the first week of Lent so we can join in this simple yet powerful Lenten practice. Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl invites us to pray with our families and faith communities, fast in solidarity with those who are hungry, learn about our brother and sisters around the world, and give sacrificial contribution to help those in need. The first pillar of Lent is Prayer. We pray to ask God for guidance on how to live our lives. In our prayer, we also thank him for the gifts he has given us, and we pray for those who have less than we do. During Lent, we can make an extra effort to pray each day. Visit www.crs.org for additional recourses to use at home.
Going Bananas for Jesus North Platte
Pictured: Ben Vidlak, Sam Vidlak, Raymond Palmer, Seth Dvorak, Julian Palmer, and Megan Kicken Help children unwrap the gift of Lent
The Catholic practice of giving something up for Lent – abstaining from a favorite food or activity – develops self-control, serves as
penance for sin, and can lead to a greater appreciation of our blessings. Even young children can benefit from a Lenten sacrifice but choosing one that’s too hard can turn Lent into a chore. Try these ideas to help choose a rewarding sacrifice: Give up something valuable. This can be a favorite dessert, game, toy or activity. Make it reasonable. The sacrifice should be something specific and age appropriate so that she will be able to see it through. Add back. An alternative to giving something up is to add instead: more prayer, an extra chore, a daily devotion such as the Rosary. Give up luxuries. Consider encouraging your youngster to pick something that may not be good for him anyway. For example, sweets, soft drinks, or television watching during the week, make healthy choices for Lenten abstinence. He may even decide to do without it when Lent is over.
Partners in Faith - March 2017
Lent Family Activities Week of March 26th-April 1st
Sunday Today, have a special meal to celebrate the halfway point of Lent. Monday Hot cross buns are a traditional Lenten treat. Defrost frozen bread dough and shape into rolls. After baking, put icing crosses on buns and enjoy! Tuesday Ask each family member to make an examination of conscience, using the Ten Commandments and eight Beatitudes as guides. Wednesday Pick a friend or neighbor an perform an anonymous good deed for him or her. Thursday Encourage everyone to make a sacrificial offering, such as doing an extra chore without being asked. Doing it cheerfully wins! Friday Go on a screen fast (from recreational use) from noon to 3, in memory of the three hours Jesus hung on the cross. Saturday go to Confession as a family. Go out for a special treat afterwards to celebrate God’s forgiveness.
Partners in Faith - March 2017
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But others thought that Jesus could not be from God because He had preformed this miracle on the Sabbath.
The blind man was now able to see. This helped many people see that Jesus was the Son of God.
March 26, 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, March 29th All School Mass @ 8:15 AM
Reconciliation follows for Grades 2 - 5 *
Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, March 31th Meditation 8:15 AM - Church
* 2nd - 5th Grades to Midwest “Snowcatcher” at 1:00 PM
Monday, April 3rd
Pre-K and Kindergarten Visitation 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Friday, April 7th
Final Lenten Fish Fry 5:30 - 8:30 PM
30 students were honored for achieving honor roll status at the 3rd quarter awards ceremony held on Monday, March 20. Other students in grades Pre-K – 5th were also recognized for their achievements during the 3rd quarter. Honor Roll students include: 3rd Grade: Benjamin Ayala, Ryan Dudley, Ava Kildow, Landon Malm, Jacob Mark, Bianca McDonald, Kennedy McKnight, Addison Peck, Logan Polk, Bella Ramirez, George Schmall, Isabella Tillman, Ysary Torres, Barrett Tylee, Natalie Williams, Jed Zulkowski 4th Grade: Chloe Burton, Evan Crompton, Addison Gonzales, Laetner Malm, Emma Marks, Patrick Sauter, Emery Wineman, Fabian Zamarripa 5th Grade: Grant Kildow, Lily Polk, Jessica Schaff, Arsh Thanawalla, Daniel Vidlak, Olivia Wharton
What’s Happening at St. Agnes School...
A s t h e t e m p e r a t u r e s rise, trees bud and flowers begin to sprout, we know that spring is soon to arrive. Another telling sign is the incubator full of eggs now housed
in the kindergarten classroom. Students began the egg hatching process on Wednesday, March 15. They will patiently wait and collect data for the next 21 days when they hope to become caretakers for several new baby chicks.
Recess Fun! Colcannon Performance
Kindergarten students left school on Wednesday, March 15 with one mission in mind – trapping a leprechaun. Each student, with the help of their parents, created a trap in hopes of catching a leprechaun during the night. While none were successful, there were signs that the little people had indeed been there! Hopefully their presence will bring us all some good luck for the year!
Spring is Near!
Used Book Sale
The annual used book sale will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28th & 29th during library classes. All books will be sold for $.10. What a great way to share and recycle good reading materials. Proceeds from the sale are used to purchase new materials for the library. If you are spring cleaning and have old books, please consider the library’s used book sale as a new home for them.
Trapping Leprechauns
Hot Lunch Menu for March 27th - 31st
What do you do for fun on a sunny March day? Line up and braid each others hair!
St. Agnes 1st-5th grade students enjoyed the performance of Colcannon. This band, formed in 1984 in Boulder, Colorado, is known for their wonderful Irish music. We are grateful to the Midwest Theater for including us in the many outstanding music and theater performances provided this year. What a great way to enrich our students in the arts!
Monday 27th Chili Cinnamon Rolls Wheat Crackers Tropical Fruit, Milk Helpers: Rick Forsstrom & Sheila Clemens
Tuesday 28th Pancakes w/syrup Sausage Patti Potato Cake Orange Wedges, Milk Helpers: Rick Forsstrom & Jerry Clemens
Wednesday 29th Mozzarella Sticks w/marinara, Fresh Green Salad w/carrot sticks, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Helpers: Rick Forsstrom & Laura Garcia
Thursday 30th Hamburger on a Bun Condiments, French Fries, Corn, Banana, Milk Helpers: Rick Forsstrom & Mandi Adams
Friday 31st Cheese Quesada Steamed Broccoli Potato Rounds, Salsa Peaches, Milk Helpers: Rick Forsstrom
In music, we have begun working hard on our Spring concert music. Our theme this year will be “Colors of Earth.” I am asking that all parents help their child make a costume that best represents their heritage. This can be as simple or as extravagant as you would like to make it! The Spring concert will be April 11th, at 6:30 pm in the gym. Please have children here no later than 6:10, as we will need to have time for the students to warm up their voices. This is a great opportunity for you parents to teach your children about their culture, and to give them some insight about where they come from! We have been having fun studying music from different countries in class, and it will be fun to bring it all to the stage! If you haven’t begun work-ing on your costume yet, I would suggest you start as soon as possible. This will be a great concert and so much fun to see all the different cultures! See you all soon!
Classroom News...
Library by Kristie Becker
Spring has sprung in our class. We are all enjoying the warm and sun- filled days. In Religion, we have learned about the Liturgy of the Word and are now learning about the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Since Easter and First Communion are coming up, we can connect the two to the celebration of the Eucharist and how Jesus sacrificed his life for us. In Handwriting, we have learned all the lower case letters in cursive and are now preparing to learn the capital letters. The children have done an amazing job and are anxious to be able to write their names and sentences in cursive. March brought Dr. Seuss' birthday. The second graders enjoyed all the activities that we did surrounding his special day. The students dressed up as their favorite book character, made a Cat in the Hat project, wore crazy hats and crazy socks. The best part was getting to read Dr. Seuss books while cuddling up with a Dr. Seuss stuffed animal character from his books. In Math, we are measuring objects to the nearest half inch, reading time to five-minute intervals, using comparison symbols, and subtracting two-digit numbers.
Music by Jayme Haugen
I am so excited to be seeing signs of spring – and we are starting into the spring books in the library. Most of the grades listened to me read Fiona’s’s Luck this week and then filled out shamrocks to decorate the hall, stating why they consider themselves lucky. They look great!
I am still putting out the new books purchased with the Book Fair profit and the students are checking them out as fast as I can get them on the shelves! Third grade enjoyed reading some Shel Silverstein poetry and 1st and 2nd grades really liked reading Mother Bruce and the follow up book, Hotel Bruce!
A reminder that the Used Book Sale is March 28-29, during library time. All books are just ten cents! There is still time to donate any used books for the kids to purchase. Thank you!
2nd Grade Class by Lori Svitak
