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Palm Sunday
The readings for Palm or Passion Sunday are the most dramatic of the whole year. They recount the entire story of Christ’s death from Holy Thursday through Good Friday. One of the unusual aspects of this week’s Gospel reading is that it is the one time during the year when all of us take part in proclaiming the Word of God by participating in the Gospel reading.
In Christ’s Passion, there were saints and sinners, enemies, and friends. And we can find ourselves in any one of these categories. This Gospel reading challenges us to consider areas of our lives in which we deny Christ. We might not see ourselves denying Jesus three times in front of a crowd as Peter did, but do we deny him in small ways through the little sins we commit each day? And while there was only one Judas who sold our Lord for thirty pieces of silver, we might find ourselves in Judas’ company when we reject Christ completely and turn our backs on him in mortal sin.
On the other hand, the Gospel reading also holds up beautiful models of love and fidelity: Mary Magdalene, John, our Blessed Mother, and the women who go to the tomb where Jesus is buried show us the noblest characteristics of a follower of Christ. Which characters from the Passion narrative do you identify with the most?
Thank you for the prayers for our little K-2 student who is in the hospital. Please continue to pray!
The children have completed their Lenten Acts of Kindness, have prayed, and given alms to the poor. They received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and have grown in their faith. They are well-prepared to enter Holy Week.
These days of the Liturgical Year are called the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:- Holy Thursday: The Mass of the Lord's Last Supper
- Good Friday: The Lord's Passion
- Easter Sunday: Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
The School Children will attend Mass on Wednesday, April 13th, and then dismiss for Easter recess at 12 noon. Please take your children to Triduum Services. Click on the link below to access the schedule of services.
MyFoodDays: Please log on between today and April 27 to set up your orders for May. Please keep in mind that you must place your orders for the entire month of May during this open order period. Once the order period is closed, there will be no changes or additional opportunities to order for May. Additionally, there will be NO REFUNDS or CREDITS for absence or illness.
Green and Gold: 7th and 8th Grade parents, save the date: JUNE 3, 2022. Stay tuned for more info to come.
Planning Day: 10 AM dismissal: We will have a Grade 8 vs. Faculty Basketball Game on Friday, May 27th at 8:45 AM. The school children will watch as the Faculty and 8th Graders play each other on the court!
School Board~Action Today, Build for Tomorrow~The St. Agnes Cathedral School Board’s Action Today, Build for Tomorrow appeal is underway. Join us for a fun night as we raise money for the school.
The St. Agnes School Board will have 5 vacancies for the 2022-23 school year. If you are interested in serving as a School Board Member, a three-year commitment, please submit your name, a photo, and a brief biography to Mr. Brendan Quigley by April 21st at the following email address: brendan.quigley@bakerbotts.com
Please indicate St. Agnes School Board in the subject line. See below for information about the School Board nomination and approval process.
Purpose: The school board is a body organized to develop, formulate, and recommend to the rector and administration, policies for St. Agnes Cathedral School. Policies may include but are not limited to finance, equipment, enrichment activities, facilities, plant maintenance and repair, general school standards, and dissemination of information. The Board promotes the implementation of policy, upon approval by the rector. The implementation of policy is the responsibility of the rector through the principal.
Membership: The board consists of twelve members. The rector, principal, assistant principal, and presidents of the parent organizations are ex-officio members. Each member shall serve a term of three years. Members are eligible for one subsequent term. Members are responsible for attending meetings on the third Thursday of each month. Membership on the board is limited to adult (age 21 or older) members of St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and parents/guardians of children attending St. Agnes Cathedral School. Parents residing outside the parish may serve their term only as long as their children are enrolled in St. Agnes Cathedral School.
Process: A public announcement is made for the open positions in the spring by the school principal. Interested members of the school community submit a brief biography with a photograph to the Board. The Board makes their recommendations to the rector and administration for approval.
Middle School Sports
Spring Sports fees are now past due to the office.
Girls Lacrosse
Practice:
no practice
Game:
Monday 4/11 vs. Long Beach Catholic @ 3:45
Location: Long Beach Rec Center
Boys Lacrosse
Practice:
Tuesday 4/11 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Ketler/Bligh Field
Game:
Monday 4/11 vs. St. Patrick Bay Shore @ 4:00 Early Dismissal 2:15
Location: Chicago Park
Boys Baseball
Practice:
Tuesday 4/11 @ 3:15-5:15
Location: Lister Field
Game:
Monday 4/11 vs. St. Mary’s @ 3:45
Location: Barasch Field
Girls Softball
Practice:
Monday 4/11 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Joyce Field
Email the coaching staff or Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions
Drama Club
4/12 - Full Cast - Run Show
4/13 - 4/22 - Spring Break
4/25 - Full Cast - Run Show with Tech & Costumes - 3:00 - 8:00 (Pizza will be provided)
4/26 - Full Cast - Dress Rehearsal - 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.
4/27 - Full Cast - Dress Rehearsal - 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.
4/28 - Opening Night - The show starts at 7:30 -- Please arrive at 7:00 P.M. Those who wear body mics arrive at 6:45 P.M.
4/29 - The show starts at 7:30 -- Please arrive at 7:00 P.M. Those who wear body mics arrive at 6:45 P.M.
4/30 - Closing Night- The show starts at 7:30 -- Please arrive at 7:00 P.M. Those who wear body mics arrive at 6:45 P.M.
Mothers’ Club
St. Agnes Mothers' Club is happy to offer moms a new event: "Moms Make A Masterpiece" Night- Friday, May 6th @ 7:30 PM in the Parish Center
- $55 Per Person
- Light refreshments will be served: BYOB!
- Price includes your choice of wooden tray or box
- Paints and saying will be chosen at the event
- At the end of the night, you will be able to take home your masterpiece
- Advance registration required - guests welcome!
- HARD RSVP by: April 22nd
Any questions, Contact Kathleen Kee at 516-382-2201. To register please click on the link below:
Moms Make a Masterpiece Night
PSA
Our Service Club pretzel sale to benefit ALS Ride for Life was a great success!! We raised almost $600 for our fundraising efforts! Thank you!
On Thursday, we began our 2nd part of our Service Club fundraising for ALS: the raffle for a gigantic 3ft tall chocolate Easter bunny. The bunny is in the main office and raising much excitement! Raffle tickets will be $2 each or 3/$5. Raffles will be sold on Monday, April 11, and Tuesday, April 12th, and the winning ticket will be drawn on Tuesday afternoon at dismissal. You have to be in it to win it!
Have an interesting career and would be willing to share what you do with our students? Our 8th grade Career Day will be on May 10th. If you’d like to volunteer to come and inspire our 8th graders, please email Colleen Whaley at cmw12780@yahoo.com.
SAVE THE DATE: the 6th-grade dance will be on Friday, May 6th! More information to come.
Happy Palm Sunday,
Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal
