Principal's Announcements

You can understand Simon Peter’s hesitation in today’s Gospel reading. He has been up all-night fishing unsuccessfully, but Jesus tells him to go out and try one more time. Think about what that would mean for Simon. He’s a professional fisherman. Here on Simon Peter’s “own turf” so to speak—in his area of expertise where he is most comfortable—Jesus tells him to go back out and fish again. Doubting the value in Jesus’ idea, Simon says, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing!” He reluctantly obeys Jesus’ command and lowers the nets but does not expect to catch a single fish.
When the nets burst with what was probably the largest catch of fish he had ever seen, Simon realizes the awesome power at work in Jesus. He feels bad for having doubted Jesus and unworthy to be in his presence. Simon says to Jesus, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord” (Luke 5:8, RSV).
But Jesus still calls Peter, with all his weaknesses, to follow him and to share the Gospel with others—to become “fishers of men.” And he calls us to do the same, even in the face of whatever doubts, fears, and weaknesses we may experience.
Like Peter, we are often reluctant. We feel unworthy to accept such a great responsibility. But Jesus doesn’t let us use our unworthiness as an excuse any more than he allowed Peter to do so. He tells us, as he does the fishermen of Galilee, “Don’t be afraid!” He will be with us in all we do to spread the Gospel.

Well, it’s finally here, our Open House for Current Families is today, Sunday, February 6th. We will celebrate the closing of Catholic Schools Week at the 9:30 A.M. Mass, followed by school visits at the following times:

• Session 1- Last names A-F from 10:30-11:15
• Session 2: Last names G-M from 11:30-12:15
• Session 3: Last names N-Z from 12:30-1:15

Re-registration: Re-registration forms are now overdue. If you have not returned your re-registration form and you are planning on returning for the 2022-23 school year, please return your form this week. If you are not returning, please return the form indicating that you are not returning. 

Re-Registration


Winter Uniforms: The students should wear their formal winter uniforms this week.

There is a service club meeting on Monday, February 7th from 2:45-3:34 P.M. for Grade 8 members.

There is a Grade 8 Parent Graduation Meeting on Wednesday, February 9th at 7:30 P.M. in the Carlin Cafeteria.

Yearbook Congratulatory Messages

Template for Congratulatory Messages

Friday, February 11th the Mothers’ Club is hosting the Pigskin Ball at Sportset.

On Saturday, February 12th, our 2nd Graders will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. The 2nd Graders should arrive at the Cathedral at 10:15 A.M. The students should meet their teacher in the back of the Cathedral to receive a name tag and program. Each family will have half a pew. The ceremony begins at 10:30 AM. Please keep the second graders in your thoughts and prayers.

Spring After School Enrichment Classes: Do you have a skill or talent that you would love to share with the next generation?  Have you always dreamed of being a teacher but didn't want to change careers?  The St. Agnes Enrichment Program wants to hear from you!  We are looking for teachers for the Spring enrichment program and are open to any and all new courses.  Art, music, fitness, science, cooking, crafts - we want to hear your ideas!  Classes will run one day a week for six weeks beginning in late February and lasting one hour per session.  Please reach out to Jenny Boller (jenny.boller@gmail.com) or Michelle Creegan (creeganmichelle@gmail.com) if you are interested in participating or if you have any comments or suggestions.  Thank you!

Drama Club

Click HERE for the February schedule.


Middle School Sports

Girls Basketball

Practices

• Monday 2/7 @ 3:00-3:45 & Wednesday 2/9 @ 3:00-4:30
• Location: Stags Gym

Games

• Tuesday 2/8 vs. St. Mary’s @ 3:30 (2:00 dismissal)
• Location: St. Mary’s

 

• Thursday 2/10 vs. Holy Name @ 3:30
• Location: Stags Gym

Boys Basketball

Practices

• Wednesday 2/9 @ 3:00-4:30
• Location: Stags Gym

Games

• Monday 2/7 vs. OLP @ 4:00
• Location: Stags Gym

 

• Tuesday 2/8 vs. St. Mary’s @ 4:45
• Location: St. Mary’s

 

• Thursday 2/10 vs. Holy Name @ 4:45
• Location: Stags Gym

Girls Cheerleading
Practices
 

• Tuesday 2/8 @ 3:00-4:00
• Location: Ms. Farrell's Room

Games

• Thursday 2/10 vs. Holy Name @ 3:30 & 4:45
• Location: Stags Gym

 
Bowling
Practice
 

• Tuesday 2/8 @ 3:00-4:30
• Location: Maple Lanes, Rockville Centre

Meet

• Friday 2/4 @ 4:00 
• Location: East Meadow AMF Lanes

 Email the coaching staff or Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions

PSA
The Service Club will have a meeting for the 8th-grade members on Monday, February 7th to prepare for the school-wide “Wear Red” day on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, in support of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and to raise money for Mended Little Hearts. The meeting will dismiss at 3:45.

On February 14th, the 8th graders will share the importance of heart health and leading the school in heart-healthy exercises and more. Get ready to wear red with your gym uniform pants on that day!




St. Agnes Cathedral School Open Registration Is Now Underway!
Find out how St. Agnes Cathedral School can assist you in your child’s education. If you believe in a faith-based, academically rigorous education, book a tour of the school with the principal and/or the assistant principal. See the ad in today’s bulletin with information on how to book a tour of the school.

Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age by Dec. 1, 2022. Children entering grades 1-7 must present their most recent report card and standardized test results. Applicants must present a birth certificate and baptismal certificate (if applicable) upon registration and a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee for grades 1-7 and a $300.00 non-refundable registration fee for Kindergarten. Acceptance is contingent upon screening.

Tuition assistance is available through the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. Applications are on the Foundation’s website: www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org.


Peace and Blessings to you and your families on this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal