Message From Mrs. St. John

This week’s Gospel passage tells the story of the dishonest steward who writes off part of his master’s debts, in essence cheating his master of some of the money that was due him. And yet Jesus commends this dishonest man. What are we to make of this?

 First of all, this is not a morality parable. Jesus is not telling us that we should become dishonest. Instead, the purpose is to show us that we must think ahead; we must plan for our eternal future, not just for our lives in the here and now.

In the story, the rich master stands for God, who has entrusted much to each of us in the way of talents, financial resources, abilities, and more. Like the master, one day he will ask if we have used wisely what we have been given freely. However, unlike the master in the parable, God wants us to give away generously what we have been given generously. He wants us to give away his gifts to free others literally and figuratively. So, in commending the steward, Jesus is telling us that if we are like him, we will be generous with all we have been given. Then, when we stand at the gates of heaven, there will be many friends who will speak up for us, just as those whose debts were forgiven spoke up for the steward.

Lying at the heart of this parable are two important questions: How am I stewarding the resources God has given me? What am I doing now with what God has entrusted to me? Our response is vital, for, as Jesus is telling us so clearly, one day we will all be called to render an account.

It was wonderful to see so many of you last week at the Meet the Teachers and Administration Nights. Below, please find the link to the general presentation.

Meet the Administration and Teachers

For the 7th and 8th Parents, please click on the link below to access the High School Information presentation. Open Houses begin next week. 

High School Information 

iReady Diagnostic 1 begins this Tuesday.  The students in grades 1-8 should get a good night’s sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, bring their earbuds or headphones to school, and have their iPads fully charged every day this week.

 

Walker/Car Rider Dismissal: To ensure the safety of all the students, once your child is dismissed to you, your prompt dismissal from the school is required. Children should not be roughhousing on the front lawn or playing in front of the gymnasium.

 

The students will attend Mass on Friday this week at 9:45 AM. Parents are invited to attend. The last 2 pews of the Cathedral are available for parents.

 

Charleston Gift Wrap Fundraiser: Please support the school. Our School's ID is 11659. Click on the link below to access information regarding this fundraiser.

Charleston Wrap

 

Service Club: Grades 6-8

There is a Service Club Meeting, for students in Grades 6-8 who registered for the club, on Monday, September 19th from 3-4 P.M. in the Parish Center. The registration form is embedded below. Please indicate your child’s participation in Pick Up Patrol.

Service Club Registration

 

Middle School Sports

The Boys Soccer Team and Cross Country Team have been selected. The Girls Soccer Team and Girls Volleyball Team are still participating in tryouts this week. If you are still interested in trying out for Girls Volleyball, please complete the online sign-up and Heath History form (Online tryout form and medical release, RVC NYSED Heath History Form) and return by Monday, September 19th. The sports fee is not due until after tryouts and once teams are selected.

Girls Soccer: 

• Tryout: Tuesday 9/20 @ 3:00-4:00
• Practice: Wednesday 9/21, Thursday 9/22 @ 3:00-4:30
• Location: All at Revered Days Field

Boys Soccer: 

• Practice: Tuesday 9/20 @ 4:00-5:00 
• Practice: Wednesday 9/21, Thursday 9/22 @ 3:00-4:30
• Location: All at Revered Days Field

Girls Volleyball: 

• Tryouts: Wednesday 9/21, Thursday 9/22 @ 3:00-4:30
• Location: Stags Gym

Cross Country: 

• Practice: Tuesday 9/20 @ 3:00-4:00
• Location: Stags Lot

 

Please email Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) or Ms. Poore (kpoore5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions.

 

Mothers’ Club

Once again, St. Agnes Cathedral School is teaming up with The Mary Ruchalski Foundation to help raise funds and awareness to fight against pediatric cancer. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the foundation, it was started by Mary’s family after she lost her battle with cancer two days before her 13th birthday. Mary was a student at St. Agnes Cathedral School and loved the school, her friends, and family. She was smart, athletic, and a friend to all. September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month and there are a few events and ways you can help support this cause and the foundation. To help raise funds, St. Agnes Cathedral School is selling t-shirts ($10) and lanterns ($5 or 5 for $20) with 100% of the proceeds going to the foundation. The St. Agnes Go Gold t-shirts or a gold t-shirt may be worn and lanterns will be lit at the school on September 30th for a special GUM Day. We will deliver the lanterns and shirts to the school.  Both items can be purchased via Cheddar Up.

 

T-shirts and Lanterns

 

Please note that the t-shirts are custom ordered making WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st a hard deadline. We will not be ordering any extra t-shirts.  Sorry for any inconvenience

Thank you in advance for all your support and for all you do to make our school so special. Any questions, please contact Michele Palmer at (516)749-1373

 

Fathers’ Club

Welcome Back BBQ is on Friday evening at 7:30 on the Field of Dreams.

 

Peace and blessings to you and your families on this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal