Principal's Announcements

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. 
Happy Pastor Appreciation Day, Fr. Duffy!

As consoling as the image of the good shepherd is to us, those who heard Jesus utter these words picked up rocks with which to stone him. They questioned his status as “Christ” or Messiah, asking for an outright declaration.

Jesus protests that he has made his claim clearly, but then extends the image of himself as shepherd to identify himself with the Father. The minds of Jesus’ listeners would have been attuned to the association that he was making between himself and God, who had promised to shepherd his people in Ezekiel 34:11.

When listeners ask Jesus for a clear declaration that he’s the promised Messiah, He responds, “But you do not believe because you are not among my sheep” (John 10:26). In keeping with the division of the sheep that was prophesied in Ezekiel 34, we’re told twice in John’s Gospel that “there was a division” among the Jews over Jesus (John 9:16; 10:19, RSV).
Jesus explains clearly that the determining factor that decides whether anyone belongs to the Father is whether or not one “hears” in the words of Jesus the voice of the shepherd prophesied in Ezekiel 34. By following Jesus’ voice, we receive eternal life and remain safely in the hands of the Father.

Congratulations to our Second Graders who received Jesus for the first time in the Sacrament of Holy Communion yesterday. It rained continuously throughout the day, but let the rain be a reminder of God’s continuous love for us. God bless our Second Graders.

Thank you to the Mothers’ Club for the delicious treats this week.  You kept us well fed the entire week in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. You spoiled us rotten!

COVID-19 Update:
Students: 8
Teachers and Staff: 3

Wear your Little League Jersey or a Favorite Team Jersey to School on Monday: The school children will support the LaPenna family, who lost their 10 year-old son, Lazar, last week at his Little League baseball game, by wearing a Little League Jersey or favorite sports team jersey to school on Monday, May 9th with their gym uniform. We will pray for the LaPenna family and for the repose of the soul of little Lazar.

On Tuesday, May 10th the 8th graders will participate in Career Day. They will have the opportunity to listen to various parents in the school community share details and information about their careers. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to present to our 8th Graders.

While the 8th Graders participate in Career Day, the 7th Graders will enjoy a day at the Aquarium in Riverhead. While there they will participate in a workshop, in which they will investigate how sharks survive and make a living in specific marine environments. The concepts explored will enable the students to transfer their knowledge to other living organisms and environments. They will also have the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the aquatic life that lives at the aquarium. Thank you to the chaperones who have volunteered to assist on the trip. We have full coverage and 2 parents on standby.

On Wednesday, May 11th members of our AA/AE classes will participate in the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Trivia Challenge in the Carlin Cafeteria at 9 AM: Students will test their general knowledge in various subjects in a friendly quiz-bowl style competition among each other to raise money for UCP. Mrs. Patricia Quinn from UCP will be here to watch the challenge. We are looking forward to her presence.

Thursday, May 12th the ALS Ride for Life Rally will take place in front of the school. All the school children will cheer for Paul as he rides down Clinton Ave. We will present him with a check. The Service Club will walk with him as he Rides for Life. 

The school children will Crown our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth, on Friday, May 13th at our annual May Crowning.


Saturday, May 14th: Casino Night!
Parish Center at 7 P.M. 

It’s finally here, Casino Night! So much time and preparation have been put into making this a very special evening. It’s not too late to buy tickets to help support the school. Use your phone to scan the QR code to purchase tickets and learn about other opportunities to support the school. Thank you!




Middle School Sports
Girls Lacrosse
 
Practice:
Monday 5/9, Tuesday 5/10 & Thursday 5/12 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Stags Field of Dreams
 
Game:
Wednesday 5/11 Play for Mary Game vs. OLL @ 4:30 
Location: Sacred Heart
 
Boys Lacrosse
 
Practice:
Monday 5/9, Tuesday 5/10, Wednesday 5/11 @ 3:00-4:15Location: Ketler/Bligh Field
 
Game:
Thursday 5/11 vs. St. Patrick Huntington @ 3:45 Early Dismissal 2:15
Location: Breezy Park 1
 
 
Boys Baseball
 
Practice:
Monday 5/9 & Thursday 5/11 @ 3:15-5:15 
Location: Lister Field
 
Games:
Tuesday 5/10 vs. St. Patrick’s @ 3:45 
Location: Barasch Field 
 
Wednesday 5/11 vs. Kellenberg gold @ 4:00 
Location: Pony Field 
 
 
Girls Softball 
 
Practice:
Thursday 5/12 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Joyce Field
 
Game:
Wednesday 5/11 vs. St. Williams  @ 3:45 
Location: Joyce Field 
 
 
Email the coaching staff or Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions


School Board
There will be an Open School Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:30 P.M. in the Parish Center.  At that meeting, the newest members of the School Board will be introduced and the tuition for the 2022-23 school year will be announced.
Mothers’ Club
The Installation Dinner is on May 19th at the Links. Click on the link below for the invitation and link to purchase a ticket for the event.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/at-agnes-mothers-club-installation-cocktail-party

Fathers’ Club
The last regular meeting of the 2022-23 school year will be held on Monday night, May 9th at 7:30 P.M. at Churchill’s.
Guest Bartender Night is on Thursday, May 26 at Monaghan's.

PSA
The 6th Graders danced the night away on Friday. They had so much fun at their Spring Fling dance! Thank you, PSA, for coordinating this event for the 6th graders and for the 6th-grade teachers for chaperoning the dance.
The ALS Ride for life is this Thursday, May 12th at 12 noon.
Career Day is this week for the 8th Graders.
On the Horizon: Special People’s Day for the 1st Graders on May 25th and the Second Graders Communion Breakfast is on June 3rd. The PSA sure has a busy spring! Thank you to Mrs. Collen Whaley, Mrs. Alison Henry, and Mrs. Melanie Corbett for all your time and talent in organizing these events.

Blessings to all mothers and grandmothers today!

Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal