Message From Mrs. St. John
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The 5th Sunday of Lent
The story of the raising of Lazarus is more than just an account of a miracle. The raising and unbinding of Lazarus sheds light on how God wants to heal the dead areas of our lives and free us from whatever burdens, or wounds prevent us from living life to the fullest.
When Jesus arrives at the tomb, he has the stone rolled away and calls Lazarus to come out. Lazarus emerges, although he is still bound in the burial cloths. We are often like Lazarus. We have areas in our lives that are dead and need to be enlivened again by Christ. But we also may be bound either by our own sins or by the hurts others have inflicted on us. We may carry great burdens or worries or dysfunctional patterns of relating to others that bind us down and keep us from peace and happiness. Jesus wants to free us from those wounds; he wants us, like Lazarus, to be unbound.
This week’s Gospel shows us Jesus wants to reveal his divinity and bring about a total healing. He wants our better selves to step forward as he says to each of us, “Come out.” Even if our situation seems hopeless—and certainly Lazarus’ death seemed hopeless for his many mourners— nothing is impossible for God. All we need to do is to surrender our lives to him and trust in him, for him to be able to bring us to new life.
Tomorrow’s Hope 5K Fun Run: Saturday, April 1st at St. Joseph’s School in Garden City. This Annual Run is Long Island’s largest family-friendly athletic event supporting Catholic schools. It is directed by THF Board Member, Dr. Michael Spinelli. The run showcases the spirit and vitality of Catholic education on Long Island. Please register for this event to support the Catholic schools on Long Island. If you are a recipient of Tomorrow’s Hope Tuition Assistance, I ask that you especially participate in this event. Click on the link below to register for the event.
St. Agnes Cathedral School Board Nominations
If you are interested in being a member of the St. Agnes Cathedral School Board, a three-year commitment, please submit your name, a photo, and a brief biography and photo to Mr. Brayton Tom at the following email address: braytontom@gmail.com by April 12th (extended date). 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 the presidents of the parent organizations are ex-officio members. Each member shall serve for 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 its recommendations to the rector and administration for approval.Green and Gold is this Thursday night, March 30th at 6:30 P.M. in the gym. Tickets will be sold to the 7th and 8th graders during their lunchtime on Monday, March 27th, and Tuesday, March 28th. Tickets are $5.00 each. Each student may purchase 3 tickets and MUST have the order form, which was distributed to them in school, to purchase their tickets.
Smart Watches: Grades 4-8: There has been an uptick in the number of students wearing Smart Watches. Smart Watches have the same features as cell phones. Due to this, students wearing Smart Watches will be required to put their watches in the cell phone collection boxes each morning for storage in the main office during the day.
Cell Phone Collection: Grade 4 students will be required to put their cell phones in collection boxes for storage in the main office during the day.
My Food Days: The ordering window for April is now open. Please place your orders by March 29th.
$1.00 GUM Day for the myFace Foundation: Students in Grades 1-8 may wear their gym uniforms to school on Wednesday, March 29th with a blue or pink T-shirt for the myFace Foundation. The 4th and 5th Graders will participate in an assembly program by the myFace Foundation. For more than 70 years, myFace has worked to change the faces – and transform the lives – of children and adults with facial differences by providing individuals and their families access to holistic comprehensive care, psychosocial services, education, resources, and support.
School is closed on Friday, March 31st for a Teacher Professional Day.
Transportation Requests are due to your home school districts on March 31st. RVC School District residents must complete the request online for transportation and/or textbooks. RVC School District residents can access the link on the school district’s website.
Drama Club
This Year’s Drama Production Is Into the Woods, Jr.
Show dates are as follows:
Thursday, April 27
Friday, April 28
Saturday, April 29
at 7:30 P.M
Tickets are now on sale. Click on the link below to access the order form.
Middle School Sports
Winter Sport Uniforms
We are still missing a few uniforms, please check your closets and return any uniforms to Mrs. Brower or Ms. Poore in a plastic bag labeled with your name and number. Participation in future sports is contingent upon uniform return.
Spring Sports
Girls Lacrosse:
Practice: Tuesday 3/28 and Wednesday 3/29 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Stags Field of Dreams
Boys Lacrosse:
Practice: Monday 3/27, Tuesday 3/28 and Wednesday 3/29 @ 3:15-4:45 pm
Location: Kettler Field
Boy's Baseball:
Practice: Monday 3/27 and Wednesday 3/29 @ 3:15-5:00 pm
Location: Lister Field
Practice: Tuesday 3/28 @ 3:15-5:00 pm
Location: Barasch Field
Girl's Softball:
Practice: Monday 3/27 and Wednesday 3/29 @ 3:15-4:30 pm
Location: Bligh Field
Please email the coaching staff, Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) or Ms. Poore (kpoore5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions.
PSA
Hot Pretzel Sale to fundraise for ALS research as we prepare for our spring Rally for Life. Please remember, pretzels need to be pre-ordered by 3/24/23.
Dedicate-A-Book: If you would like to purchase a book for the school library, please fill out the embedded form below and return it to the school attention to Mrs. Alison Henry by Wednesday, March 29th.
Mothers’ Club
POP HOP: Break out your Hawaiian shirts, flower dresses, and ukulele - we're having a Luau! This year's Pop Hop will be Friday, April 21st at 6:30 pm at the Coral House. Please see below to make reservations - ONLINE ONLY. Please note every attendee at Pop Hop must have a reservation.
Fathers’ Club
Peace and blessings to you and your families this fifth Sunday of Lent.
Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal
