The Third Sunday of Advent
The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” He said to them in reply,
“Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.”
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist preaches repentance and a baptism of conversion to prepare the way for the Messiah. John addresses the crowds to practice charity. He then addresses tax collectors to tax justly, aiming for better morals. Lastly, he tells the soldiers not to abuse their power and position but act with justice. John wants to cleanse and transform society through ceremonial baptism and moral order as he prepares human hearts for the coming Messiah. This is part of the prophetic genius of John. Society can only be truly transformed when human lives are changed.
Click on the link to access the Students of the Month for the month of November for exemplifying the virtue of charity.
On Tuesday, December 14th, Mr. John Halligan will be at St. Agnes, once again, to speak to the students in grades 6-8th grade. His one-hour presentation has a long-standing reputation for changing and saving young lives while effectively addressing bullying and suicide prevention. The students he has presented to have always remained entirely engaged during his presentation. Their hearts and minds are always reached with inspiring life-changing lessons from his story, including:
If you do not want your child to participate in this program, please notify your child’s teacher.
On December 16th the 7th graders will participate in a half-day Advent retreat led by Ms. Tess Austin, the Diocesan Education Department/Morning Star’s Director of Catholic Identity. She will present the same retreat to the 8th graders on Friday, December 17th.
This week, December 13th-17th, the Kindergarten will be celebrating a Christmas Spirit Week. I am looking forward to seeing their festive clothes. The students in grades 1-8 will join in the fun the following week, December 20-23rd. They may wear the following themed clothes with their gym uniforms.
Christmas Raffles: The school is selling raffles for Christmas baskets filled with goodies for the entire family. The raffles will be sold on Monday, December 13th-Wednesday, December 15th. Drawing will take place on Thursday, December 16th.
Cost: $1.00 per chance/6 for $5.00. If you would like to participate, please click on the link below and return the tickets in an envelope marked “RAFFLE”.
Christmas Basket Raffles
Middle School Sports
Middle School Sports Update
All sports fees and Fall Uniforms are past due to the office.
Girls Basketball
Practice: Monday 12/13 & Wednesday 12/15 @ 3:00-4:30
Location: Stags Gym
Games: Tuesday 12/14 vs. LBC & Thursday 12/16 vs. OLL @ 3:30
Location: Stags Gym
Boys Basketball
Practice: Monday 12/13 & Wednesday 12/15 @ 4:30-6:00
Location: Stags Gym
Games: Tuesday 12/14 vs. LBC @ 4:45
Location : Stags Gym
Thursday 12/16 vs. OLL @ 3:30
Location: St. Raymond’s Gym
Girls Cheerleading
Practice: Monday 12/13 @ 3:00-4:00
Location: Carlin Cafeteria
Games: Tuesday 12/14 & Thursday 12/16 @ 3:30
Location: Stags Gym
Bowling
Practice: Tuesday 12/14 @ 3:00-4:30
Location: Maple Lanes, Rockville Centre
Email the coaching staff or Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.
PSA
The Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Hispanic Brotherhood is in full effect! Please send in unwrapped toys for families in need this holiday season- we will be collecting toys until December 20th. Our beautiful Santa Sled is filling up and let’s keep it going- your generosity will make many children very happy this Christmas season! The 6th grade Service Club Members will meet on December 20th to bring the unwrapped toys collected from the toy drive over to the Hispanic Brotherhood. The meeting will last until 3:30. Please don’t forget to change your 6th grader’s Pick up Patrol plans if he/she will be attending the meeting.
**7th and 8th graders please save the date! Friday, January 7th will be our PSA Sponsored Winter Wonderland dance! It’s sure to be a fun time with friends. More details to follow before Christmas break begins!
Mothers' Club:
The Rudolph Run and Breakfast with Santa were huge successes. Now it's time to relax. Our Christmas Party on Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 P.M.
Father's Club:
Fathers' Club Meeting on Monday, Dec.. 13 @ Frank's Steaks in Rockville Centre. It's our Christmas meeting and always a nice time. 7:30 P.M.
May JOY dwell in your hearts this 3rd week of Advent
Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal