Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week’s Gospel, Matthew shows us that Jesus understood himself to be an important instrument in God’s plan for the future of Israel and the Gentiles as well. In this passage, Jesus explains that his intention isn’t to abolish all that has preceded him in God’s revelation to the Jewish people, particularly the laws given through Moses. Rather, he has “come not to abolish, but to fulfill.” Jesus’s position on the Law is perfectly in concert with both his divine nature and his human nature. He will fulfill, not abolish, all that has gone before.
He shows us just what he means by giving a list of particular references to murder, adultery, divorce, and false witness. In each case, with one exception, he doesn’t abolish what went before. On the contrary, he strengthens the requirement, placing a deeper obligation on the Christian disciple than the Mosaic Law had done on the Jew. We see Jesus not only acting as the new Moses but correcting Moses and speaking on behalf of God’s original design. In Matthew, Jesus isn’t merely a new Moses but the God who spoke to Moses. It’s in this capacity that he fulfills the Law by calling the disciple, not merely to obedience, but also to a deeper, more obedient love.
The second phase of the Ruah Woods Theology of the Body lessons will continue to be taught this week.
My Food Days: The ordering window is now open and will remain open until February 23rd. Please note, the vendor has upgraded the app and there will be slight changes in the ordering process.
The 7th Graders will participate in a Retreat on March 20th at Holy Trinity High School and will have lunch there. 7th Grade Parents, please do not purchase lunch through MFDs for March 20th.
8th Grade Yearbook: Reminder to All Eighth Grade Parents!
Yearbook Congratulatory Messages are due tomorrow Monday, February 13th.
Tuesday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day, and it is a wear Red GUM Day for $1.00. Proceeds will go to the American Heart Association.
Read-A-Thon: This week is the Mothers’ Club Read-A-Thon. All week long the students are asked to read and log their minutes of reading time. Each day there is a theme. Below are the details for each day:
Monday 2/13: Wear your STAGS Spirit Wear or Gym Uniform and bring your FAVORITE book for DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time.
Tuesday 2/14: Wear RED with your gym uniform for The American Heart Association and for your LOVE of reading. Bring your FAVORITE book to continue to read for DEAR time.
Wednesday 2/15: Green and Gold Day: Let’s cheer our Basketball Teams onto the Championships. Wear the school colors today with your gym uniform. Grades K-2 Tara McCarton, author of The Wish* book presentation! *To order the book The Wish, please Venmo @tara-mccarton $20.
Come to the Barnes & Noble in Carle Place between 5:30-8:30 pm to play Bingo and participate in a scavenger hunt. Make sure to check out our STAG signature drinks at Starbucks.
Go to the Carle Place Panera or Chipotle for a Dine Out before or after the Barnes & Noble event to support our school. (Please print the embedded flyer or show it on your phone.)
Thursday 2/16: Create your own bookmark! Wear your gym sweats with a readable shirt.
Friday 2/17: Week-long book log contest to win a pizza lunch for your grade.
One grade will win from each contest!! Which grades will win?
The 1st session of the preliminary Kindergarten Screenings will take place on Wednesday, February 15th for those scheduled. Please bring your child to the main office for their screening. The next session, for those scheduled, will be on March 1st.
On Friday, February 17th the school children may Dress Down. It is the last day of school before Presidents Day and Winter Recess. I wish everyone a happy and safe week off.
Drama Club: Practices are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as scheduled.
Middle School Sports
Girl’s Basketball:
Practice: Monday 2/13 @ 3:00-4:00, Tuesday 2/14 @ 3:00-4:30
Location: Stags Gym
CHAMPS: St. Agnes won the playoff game and has advanced to the CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Game: Wednesday 2/15 vs St. Mary’s @ 5:30
Location: St. Mary’s High School
Boy’s Basketball:
Practice: Tuesday 2/7 @ 4:30-6:00
Location: Stags Gym
PLAYOFFS: St. Agnes is UNDEFEATED and has advanced to the 1st round of playoffs!
Game: Monday 2/15 vs Holy Family @ 4:45
Location: Stags Gym
CHAMPS: If St. Agnes wins on Monday they will play in the CHAMPIONSHIPS on:
Game: Wednesday 2/15 vs TBD @ 6:45
Location: St. Mary’s High School
Girl’s Cheerleading:
Game: Monday 2/15 vs Holy Family @ 4:45 (Boys Game)
Location: Stags Gym
Bowling:
Practice: No Practice This Week
Meet: Friday 2/17 @ 3:45
Location: AMF East Meadow
Please email the coaching staff, Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.
School Board: Please click on the link below to access the Spring Enrichment Classes.
Mothers’ Club
Spring Bloom is a wonderful night out for ladies to eat, drink, socialize, and take chances on winning some amazing raffles.
This year's Spring Bloom will be held on
March 23rd at 7 pm at Bayview on the Water
395 Woodcleft Ave. Freeport, NY 11520
Please help offset the costs of our fabulous raffle baskets and grand prizes!
If you’d like to donate an item/basket or have ties to a business that can donate an item/basket,
please text Courtney Boehme (917-301-1051) and Shannon Mangione (516) 398-5476.
OR
If you’d rather provide a monetary donation, we’re asking for a $15 donation per family.
Monetary donations can be sent to Courtney (Venmo @Courtney-Barker-15)
or Shannon c/o Sarah 4-4 (cash)
PSA
The 8th-grade service club members are looking forward to hosting their heart-healthy days on February 14th and February 15th! Please wear red with your gym uniform and bring a $1 donation for the American Heart Association.
Next Service Club Meeting is March 20th for grades 6-8 in the Parish Center. Dismissal is at 4 P.M.
Peace and blessings to you and your families on this 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal