Underlying all three readings this week is the idea of faith. It begins with the first reading: the prophet Habakkuk cries out to God with a question common to every human heart: Why does God allow evil to persist in the world? God doesn’t answer with the kind of explanation we would normally want. Instead, God’s answer to Habakkuk is a call to trust in his plan, a call to have faith. After all, we see only the tiniest part of God’s plan. We are called to wait in faith, believing that in the end everything will be made right. The second reading reaffirms our need to have faith and trust, adding that we do not have to do this on our own, but the Holy Spirit will give us the aid we need.
Finally, in the Gospel reading, the apostles recognize that they don’t have enough faith, and they ask Jesus to increase their faith. Christ tells them that if they had faith as tiny as a mustard seed, they could do great things. But he also warns us that we can’t wait until we have a strong feeling of faith; we must act on the faith we have now.
Taken together, these three readings provide a powerful three-pronged lesson: First, God calls us to exercise trust in his plan for our lives, a call that is based on our faith in him and his goodness. Second, even though faith can be difficult, the Holy Spirit will be with us helping us to both exercise and increase our faith. Third, we are not to wait until we have a plentitude of faith, but we are to begin with the faith we have, since it is in the exercising of faith that faith itself will increase.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser: Please check out the items available to purchase and help support the school. The window to place orders has been extended to October 14th.
The TACHS Prep Classes begin this week. If you did not submit the fee, please send it in on Monday. The fee is $65.00 for Math or ELA or $130.00 for both Math and ELA. Please send in a check made payable to St. Agnes Cathedral School. Please do not use the school’s Venmo account.
The MATH section of the course will be offered on Tuesday mornings from 7:10 to 8:10 a.m. in person or Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in person. The dates of the Tuesday Math classes are 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, and 11/1.
The ELA section of the course will be offered on Wednesday mornings from 7:10 to 8:10 a.m. in person or Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in person. The dates of the Wednesday ELA classes are 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2.
iReady makeup testing will be administered this week. If your child was absent for any part of the diagnostic, please make sure he/she comes to school well-rested, eats a nutritious breakfast, has his/her iPad fully charged, and has earbuds or headphones.
Paul Effman Band lessons begin this Thursday, October 6th.
Friday, October 7th is a 12-noon dismissal. Aftercare will be in effect from 12-4 P.M.
Middle School Sports
The athletic fee of $150.00 is now past due. Students who have not submitted their fees are suspended from practices and games until fees are paid.PleaseDO NOTuse the school’s Venmo account. Submit fees to school by check made payable to St. Agnes Cathedral School or cash.
Girl’s Soccer:
Location: Our Lady of Mercy High School. Early Dismissal at 2:30
Please email Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) or Ms. Poore (kpoore5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions.
School Board
Fall After School Enrichment Classes: The St. Agnes Cathedral School Board is pleased to present the Enrichment Program for Fall 2022. This program is available to all interested students in grades 1 through 8. Please see the linked document for more information on our current offerings. A registration email will go out on the evening of Tuesday, October 4th. All registration will be done through Google Forms and confirmation emails will be sent out by Friday, October 7th. Registration is done on a first come first served basis. Additionally, if you have any Legos (not Duplo) that you would like to donate to our enrichment program - please contact Michelle Creegan: creeganmichelle@gmail.com
Garden Potpourri The 45th annual Garden Potpourri is approaching! Please mark your calendars and save the date for Sunday, October 16th Field of Dreams, St. Agnes Cathedral School.
This is our largest fundraising event of the year. The Garden Potpourri is a day full of fall fun and is a wonderful opportunity to get together with the community. Please spread the word to your family and friends. This is a terrific way to embrace the changing of the seasons, have fun, and support our school!
The 2022 Garden Potpourri will include:
Hand-painted pumpkins
Christmas Market
Local vendors
Food at the Calico Cafe
Homemade baked goods
STAGS Spirit wear table (come look at our new stock)
Kids' corner (games, pumpkin decorating, and a DJ!)
Raffles
A small selection of flowers
Our famous St. Agnes Hot Pepper Jam
We are in need of volunteers to help us both on the day of and before the event. Painters, bakers, crafty moms, organized moms, and moms that like to have fun are all welcome! We promise there is something for everyone! If you can spare some time to help out, please let us know. For more information on this event please contact:
Sarah Plunkett - Sarahdplunkett@aol.com
Amber Bracco - abracco1@aol.com
We hope you can come and join us for a day of fun!
Mothers' Club Membership, Class Mom and Volunteer Forms are Now Due! If you have an interest in being an active member of the St. Agnes Mothers' Club, helping at an event, or being a class mom please submit the forms below.
Mothers’ Club School Directory We are currently working on the directory and need all the information to get them to you as soon as possible! If you DO NOT want your phone number included in the directory, please reach out to Michele Palmer (mkm1223@verizon.net) by October 14, 2022. If we do not hear from you, your number will be included in the class list section of the directory.
All flyers can be found on the Mothers' Club weekly email or on the St. Agnes School website under Tuesday Packets.
Fathers’ Club Please join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, October 3rd at Churchill’s at 7:30 P.M.
Please join the St. Agnes Mothers’ Club and Fathers’ Club as they team up with the St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Council 2548 for A Night at the Races!
Saturday, November 5, 2022 7 P.M. in the Parish Center
Peace and Blessings to you and your families on this 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.