Rev. Vincent L. Parsons Pastor 

Rev. Michael E. Wetovick Associate Pastor 

Rev. Mr. Daniel Gilbert Deacon 

Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J. Pastoral Minister 

 

Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:00 pm 

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am   (October ‐ May) 

 Sat. 6pm; 8:00 & 10:00 am      (June ‐ September) 

Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday  7 am   

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to evening Mass or by appointment (632‐2541) 

 Sacrament of Baptism 

Please call the Parish Office  Pre‐Baptism Class is held quarterly‐ 

 Next session:  May 1, 2016 

 Sacrament of Matrimony: 

Please call the Parish Office for  appointment. (4 months marriage 

preparation required.)  

Sacrament of the Sick: Call 632‐2541 ext. 2 anytime 

to reach a priest 

2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361  (308)632‐2541 Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363‐0349 Fax:  308‐632‐2146   Website: www.st‐agnes‐church.com 

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday‐Friday, 9am ‐ Noon & 1pm ‐ 4pm 

St. Agnes Catholic Church March 20, 2016

Mon^[y, M[r]h 21, 2016 ╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)      Mass Intention: †David & †Jeremy 

   Young by Jerry & Eileen Young 

╬ Communal Rosary (4:45pm)  

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:05pm) 

Tu_s^[y, M[r]h 22, 2016 ╬ Daily Mass (7:00am) 

    Intention: † Nancy Campbell & Family  

    by Mert & Evelyn Davis 

╬Tues Morning Discussion Group  

    (8‐9:30am) Garden Room 

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) 

╬ RCIA meets (7pm) Garden Room 

W_^n_s^[y, M[r]h 23, 2016 ╬ Daily Mass (8:15 am)      

    Intention: Cashmere Apperson 

Thurs^[y, M[r]h 24, 2016 ╬ Mass of the Lord’s  Last Supper (7pm)  

   Mass Intention: †Zach Tompkins 

   by Lucien & Margaret Kicken 

Fri^[y, M[r]h 25, 2016 ╬ Veneration of the Cross (12 Noon) 

 S[tur^[y, M[r]h 26, 2016 ╬ Easter Vigil Mass (8:00 pm)  

    Intention: Souls of Faithful Departed 

 Sun^[y, M[r]h 27, 2016 ╬ Easter Sunday Mass (8:00 am)  

    Mass Intention: For the Parish 

╬ Easter Sunday Mass (10:30 am)   

    Mass Intention: † Larry Meis 

    by Leo & Phyllis Temple 

Up ] om i n g E v _ n t s

S a i n t A g n e s

C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

Today’s Readings Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalm 22 Philippians 2:6-11

Luke 22:23-49

Parish Administration

(308) 632-2541 / (308) 632-2146 (fax) www.st-agnes-church.com

Pastor Rev. Vincent L. Parsons (ext. 2)

pastor@st-agnes-church.com

Associate Pastor Fr. Mike Wetovick 623-1745

Pastoral Minister Sr. Vera Meis (ext. 4)

srvera@st-agnes-church.com Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Terri Calvert (ext.5) dre@st-agnes-church.com Church Office Manager

Mrs. Danni Koeteman (ext. 3) office@st-agnes-church.com

Head Teacher Mrs. Julie Brown (632-6918)

office@stagnesonline.org School Office Manager

Mrs. Margie Dishong (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org

St Agnes School Foundation Alyssa Harvey, director (632-6918 x2)

aharvey@stagnesonline.org  

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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P[ s tor ’ s Not _ s

F ifty passengers settled into their seats as a West 

Coast commuter plane took off. The flight attendant 

announced, “We welcome you aboard.” After 

announcing all safety measures for the flight, the 

attendant said, “We’d like you folks to help us welcome our 

new co‐pilot. He will be performing his first commercial 

landing for us today. So, be sure you give him a big round of 

applause when we come to a stop.” 

  At touchdown the plane hit hard on the concrete runway. Three times 

the plane bounced on the tarmac before settling down. Nevertheless the 

passengers dutifully applauded. When the plane  

arrived at the gate and the pilot shut down the engines, the attendant’s voice 

came over the intercom, “Thank you for flying with us today. And don’t forget 

to let our copilot know which landing you liked best.” 

  During Holy week we like the third landing best. It is the resurrection. 

But first, we must endure the first two landings. Only then will we be able to 

rejoice with the Lord as He rises from the tomb. We begin holy week by 

waving our palms and shouting out praises to the Messiah. Only a few days 

later, beginning with Holy Thursday, do we enter into the Paschal Triduum –

 triduum meaning three days. The Paschal Triduum embraces the Paschal 

mystery of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We 

begin the Triduum with the Last  Supper. Then, on Friday, we walk with Christ 

to Calvary where he is crucified. Finally, we give praise to God when 

we discover that Jesus rose from the dead. The mystery of these three days lie 

at the heart of our Catholic faith. The first days of the Triduum are trying and 

painful as we anticipate the death 

of Christ. However, after waiting three days we welcome ‘the third landing’, 

the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The empty tomb is proof that Jesus is God. 

  At one point early in Julius Caesar’s political career the citizens  

were rising up against him. He thought it best to leave Rome.  He sailed 

toward the Aegean Island of Rhodes. However, pirates attacked his ship 

before arriving at Rhodes.  They captured Caesar and demanded a ransom of 

12,000 gold pieces. Caesar’s coterie set out to raise the ransom money. 

Caesar spent 40 days under the brutal eye of his captors. During that  time he 

joked with the pirates, telling them that someday he ‘would capture them and 

crucify them to a man. 

  As soon as the ransom was paid, Caesar was released from  

captivity. He immediately put together a fleet to pursue and capture those 

pirates who held him captive. Eventually they were captured. Being true to his 

word Caesar had each of them crucified. Such was the Roman’s attitude 

toward crucifixion. It was to be reserved for the worst of criminals. It was a 

means of showing extreme contempt for the condemned. The suffering and 

humiliation of a Roman crucifixion were unequaled. 

              ….Continued on page 4

Coll_]tion R_port N_ws Because of the early transmission dates for printing of the bulletin during the Easter holidays, the collection reports won’t be pub-lished on their regular schedule for a few weeks.  

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Adoration will be held in the church immediately following Mass on Holy Thursday and through the night until noon on Good Friday. To participate, please sign up on the poster in the Gathering Space this weekend.

@ M_ss[g_ For M_n KC’s R_]ruitm_nt

Men, join us in celebrating the finest and largest Catholic men's 

organization in the world, while at the same time get the chance 

for a sneak peak at the Huskers 2016 season!  During the month 

of March, in order to encourage Catholic men to join the Knights of Columbus  

as well as to encourage Knights to recruit for the Order, Knights of Columbus 

Council #2681 is offering tickets to the 2016 Husker Spring Game in April! Each 

recruit's name will be entered in a drawing for four tickets to the Spring 

Game. Likewise, each recruiter's name will be placed in a drawing for four 

tickets to the Spring Game.  For both recruits and recruiters, the more men 

you bring into the Order, the more chances will you have to win the tickets. 

Drawing will be held on April 1st. Questions should be directed to Grand 

Knight Steve Viessman at 631‐3615.  

GO KNIGHTS! GO HUSKERS! 

The St. Agnes School Foundation Board and the Scholarship Committee are proud to announce that our Alumni Futures Scholarship Application is online and ready to accept applications for review!  Submission deadline is April 1st. You can find the application form at catholicschoolfoundation.com or http://goo.gl/forms/JBCz3mEVtS. Paper applications are available upon request.  If you have questions, please email Alyssa at aharvey@stagnesonline.org. We are excited to offer this opportunity to graduating seniors and college bound students.   For your information: Graduating High School Seniors or first year undergrad students are eligible. Any student who attended St. Agnes is welcome to  apply. You will be required to answer two essay questions. A Letter of Recommendation is also required. This is a $1000 scholarship. Scoring Rubric can be found  on the website.   

Scholarship Opportunity 

Graduating? 2016 area grads are invited to apply for a Knights of Columbus scholarship before April 15, 2016. Four $500 scholarships are available. For more info, contact Deacon Dan (672-9138) or stop by the parish office for an app.

Communal Reconciliation Today at St. Agnes

3:00pm Christ the King: today, 6pm

St. Theresa’s, Mitchell Wednesday March 16, 7pm

Individual Reconciliation March 21, noon & 6pm

No reconciliation Saturday, March 26

This Week’s Readings  

 

Monday: Is 42:1‐7; Ps 27:1‐3, 13‐14;  

  Jn 12:1‐11 

Tuesday: Is 49:1‐6; Ps 71:1‐6, 15, 17;  

  Jn 13:21‐33, 36‐38 

Wednesday: Is 50:4‐9a; Ps 69:8‐10, 21

  ‐22, 31, 33‐34; Mt 26:14‐25 

Thursday: Ex 12:1‐8, 11‐14;  

  Ps 116:12‐13, 15‐16bc, 17‐18;  

  1 Cor 11:23‐26; Jn 13:1‐15 

Saturday: Gn 1:1‐2:2;Ps 104:1‐2, 5‐6, 10, 

  12, 13‐14, 24, 35; Gn 22:1‐18 ;  

  Ps 16: 5, 8‐11; Ex 14:15‐15:1;  

  Ex 15:1‐6, 17‐18; Is 54:5‐14; 

   Ps 30:2, 4‐6, 11‐13; 

  Is 55:1‐11; Is 12:2‐6; Bar 3:9‐15, 

  32 ‐4:4; Ps 19:8‐11; Ez 36:16‐

  17a, 18‐28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3‐4; 

  Rom 6:3‐11; Ps 118:1‐2, 16‐17, 

  22‐23; Lk 24:1‐12 

Sunday:  Acts 10:34a, 37‐43; Ps 118:1‐

  2, 16‐17, 22‐23; Col 3:1‐4   

With respect for the holy day of Good Friday, the parish office will be closed. 

March 24, Holy Thursday, 7pm March 25, Good Friday,  noon 

March 26, Holy Saturday, 8:00pm March 27, E aster Sunday 8 & 10:30am               

Holy Week Schedule

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Ministry Schedule 

LECTORS   Mar 19          4pm  Sr. Vera Meis   Mar 20          8am David Nash             10:30am Steve Schwartz   Mar 27          8am  April Madden            10:30am  Mark Loose 

 SERVERS 

Mar 19 4pm      Emery Wineman              Austin Svitak Mar 20 8am      Katie Forsstrom              McKenna Hackett         10:30am      Brennya Roach              Ty Corr Mar 27  8am      Lucas Moravec              Emily Esselstein         10:30am     Gavin Wheeler              Kamden McGrew 

Pastor’s Notes  continued from page 2... Crucifixion was rarely used on Roman citizens. It was reserved for the worst 

of crimes. After Constantine’s conversion, crucifixion was no longer practiced 

in the Greek world. Romans crucified. Jews did not. The Jewish method 

of execution was stoning. Crucifixion was the most shameful way for a Jew to 

die. Prior to the crucifixion the Romans would flog the criminal. Romans used 

what is called the ’cat‐o‐nine‐tails’. This instrument of torture consisted of 

long leather straps embedded with pieces of bone or glass. Occasionally lead 

balls were woven into the thongs to increase the impact of the blow. 

And while the Law of Moses stipulated a maximum of forty lashes minus one, 

no such limit existed in Roman law or practice. The only stipulation amongst 

the Romans was that a man could be flogged until the flesh hung from his 

back. No matter where historians fall on the matter, on a personal level, can 

we not agree that what Christ sacrificed for us is ‘so immeasurably generous 

to us’, as scripture states?  

Altar Society Mexican Fiesta Fun! Thursday, March 10, 2016 

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What day is today? Ask most folks strolling home from church today and they will reply “Palm Sunday.” Not too long ago, today was known as the “Second Sunday of the Passion,” and in 1970 it was renamed “Passion Sunday.” This made some sense, since the procession recalling Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every liturgy. In its most recent incarnation, the name for this day includes both aspects of the celebration: “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” In the United States today, most worshipers are provided with palm branches, although in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the entire structure of the week to come was revised even as the traditional name, “Holy Week,” was retained. The major benefit of the restructuring of our calendar is to help us see that the Triduum, the great three days beginning at sunset this Thursday and extending until sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Christian life. Today, as you ponder the Lord’s Passion, you may consider your response to so great a gift. Centuries ago, good Christians vowed to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Today, at least once in your lifetime, promise to participate faithfully in the liturgies. Now begins the Church’s annual baptismal retreat: don’t be left out! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Tr_[sur_s from our Tr[^ition

Reflecting on God’s Word

We can find the compassion of Jesus not only on the cross, but throughout his pas-sion. It begins at the Last Supper when he praises the apostles, saying, “It is you who have stood by me in my trials,” and promises that they will eat and drink with him in his kingdom (Luke 22:28–30). And while he predicts that Simon will deny him, he also comforts him: “Once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers” (Luke 22:32). Later in the garden, when the mob comes for him and one of the disciples cuts off the right ear of the servant of the high priest, Jesus touches the servant and heals him. Jesus is tranquil before the Sanhedrin and Pilate and silent before Herod. On the way to Calvary, he stops to comfort women who are weeping for him, aware of what they themselves will have to face in days ahead. But it is from the cross that we see Jesus as embodying God’s compassion when Jesus prays, “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do” (23:34). Then, in one of the most tender scenes in the Gospels, in the final moments of his life, he turns to one of the criminals next to him who has asked that Jesus remember him and promises, “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (23:43). We take up the palms today and greet Jesus as our Savior, as Son of God, as the Compassion of God. When we look at his hands extended on the cross, we can see him embracing the world. —James A. Wallace, C.SS.R. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Take Up Your Cross

Father Oscar Romero was a timid, middle-level church bureaucrat in El Salvador. He silently went along with the wealthiest Salvadorians, who condemned all efforts to help the poor. Under their orders, the military shot strikers, un-ion organizers, human rights activists, teachers, priests, and religious, and death squads freely roamed the countryside, raping, torturing, and killing. Romero was named Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977. When a crowd pro-testing blatant election fraud was attacked by soldiers in the capital city’s main square, the new Archbishop neither intervened nor protested. Then came a sudden turning point: Father Rutilio Grande was murdered along with an elderly man and a boy. The Archbishop knew the Jesuit priest personally. He asked for an official inquiry into the deaths. He continued asking questions and became a marked man. Mail arrived daily at his office saying, “We’re going to drink your blood!” “We’ll crush you to pieces!” and worse. In 1979, Romero presented the Pope with exten-sive reports describing assassinations, disappearances, and human rights abuses in El Salvador. On March 24, 1980, Romero was celebrating Mass. At the end of his homily he said. “Those who surrender to the service of the poor through love of Christ will live like the grain of wheat that dies . . . The harvest comes because of the grain that dies . . . We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses, that God wants, that God demands of us.” He was killed with a single sniper shot to the heart. To put other people first is to serve Christ himself, regardless of the risk. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

L i v i n g O u r C a t h o l i c Fa i t h

Grade School (pre-school—5th grades) Formation Sessions are held on Sundays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the school building. March Sunday Schedule 6th - No formation sessions, 13th,

20th, 27th - No formation sessions Middle School Formation Sessions (grades 6th-8th) meet from 7-8:15 p.m. in the school building. March Wednesday Schedule 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd - No

formation sessions, 30th High School (CYM) Formation Sessions will be held form 7-8:30 p.m. in leaders homes. March Wednesday Schedule 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd - No

formation sessions, 30th 11th Grade CYM Schedule: March Wednesday Schedule 2nd - Confirmation 9th - CYM 16th - Confirmation 23rd - No formation session 30th - CYM

First Reconciliation

The following children will be celebrating their First Reconciliation on Sunday, March 20th at 3 pm: Victor Avila, Benjamin Ayala, Ryan

Dudley, Ricardo Espino, Miguel Gomez, Yessenia Gomez, Landin Henderson, Yvonne Kreiling, Kayla Lilley, Aidan Long, Landon Malm, Jacob Mark, Kennedy McKnight, Joe Montanez, Saphiah Montanez, Addison Peck, Lilly Pelster, Abigail Pieper, Logan Polk, Dominic Mendez, Dayanara Rodriguez, Esai Sabala, Jayden Schwartz, Lily Stephenson, Isabella Tillman, Ysary Torres, Tristin Welch, Natalie Williams, Jed Zulkoski. May God continue to bless you with His mercy!

Why do Catholics have their feet washed on Holy Thursday? The Church began the practice of washing feet on Holy Thursday to imitate our Lord, who washed the feet of the T w e l v e Apostles at the Last Supper. He did this as a sign of his commandment to love one another, saying, “’I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do’” (John 13:15). Jesus showed his disciples that the greatest of all would be the servant of all.

Partners in Faith - March 2016

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families

The Passion of the Lord Gospel: Luke 19:36-40

On the Way to Mass: Have you ever seen someone famous in a crowd? How did everyone act? How did you act? If you haven't seen anyone famous, how do you think you would act upon seeing a famous person? On the Way Home From Mass: Why did Jesus’ disciples call him their king? Why did Jesus not stop them for saying what they did? Living the Word: As we begin Holy Week, think of s o meo n e w i t h whom your family has celebrated good times in the past, but who is now suffering in some way. Depending on the circumstances pay a visit to that person; bring a meal or a special treat; make a telephone call; or make cards and mail them. Keep that person in prayer every day during this holiest of weeks. Ask Jesus to help you call to mind all those who need prayer or special care, and follow through by coming to their assistance.

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2015-2016

TEC is coming to Gering … A Teens Encounter Christ weekend will be held April 2-4 2016 in Gering Nebraska. TEC is an intergenerational 3 day retreat for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in High School. To register go to y o u t h g i d i o c e s e . w e e b l y . c o m . registration deadline is March 25th.

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R_ligious E^u][tion Email—dre@st-agnes-church.com Religious Education Office—308-635-1362

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A Holy Week leads to a Happy Easter Mark each day of Holy Week with significance to help prepare for Easter. Palm Sunday: People threw their cloaks on the ground before Jesus in respect as he entered Jerusalem. Collect gently used coats and donate them. Holy Monday: When Jesus purged the m o n e y changers from the temple, he removed what separated and d i s t r a c t e d people from their worship of God. Today, abstain from television and video games, avoid excessive texting or phone calls, and spend time in prayer instead. Holy Tuesday: Jesus’ friends let him down when he needed them. Talk about loyalty and true friendship. Make a list of friends important to your family and send them Easter cards. Holy Wednesday: Wednesday of Holy Week has been a traditional housecleaning day in many countries. Clean from top to bottom. Holy Thursday: Jesus washed the Apostles’ feet to encourage his followers to humbly serve others. Host an at-home foot washing ceremony during which parents wash children’s feet and children do the same for parents. Read the Gospel story in John 13:1-11. Good Friday: Attend Stations of the Cross devotions at your parish, if offered. Or, draw pictures illustrating each of the stations and go through them together at home. Holy Saturday: A day of anticipation before Easter, color eggs to symbolize the new life we receive on Easter morning.

Partners in Faith - March 2016

Examination of Conscience

I. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me. Do I give time every day to God in prayer? Do I put my trust in superstitions, good luck charms, rather than God alone?

II. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Have I used the words "God" or "Jesus" in anger or irreverently? Have I used foul or ugly language? Have I wished evil on another?

III. Remember to keep holy the Lord's day. Have I missed Mass on Sunday or any holy day of obligation? Do I arrive at church late or leave early? Do I try to be reverent and pay attention during Mass? Do I avoid unnecessary work on Sunday? Do I make Sunday a day of prayer or rest?

V. You shall not kill. Do I beat up others or hurt their bodies? Do I say cruel things, or make fun of others to hurt their feelings? Do I say mean things about others behind their backs?

IV. Honor your father and your mother. Do I respect and obey my parents? Have I dishonored or mistreated them by word or deed? Am I willing to help around the house or must I be nagged a hundred times? Do I try to get along with my brothers and sisters? Do I give a good example, especially to younger siblings?

V. You shall not kill. Do I beat up others or hurt their bodies? Do I say cruel things, or make fun of others to hurt their feelings? Do I say mean things about others behind their backs? Have I stopped speaking to anyone?

VI. You shall not commit adultery. Do I treat my body and other people's bodies with purity and respect? Do I look at television shows, movies, or pictures that are bad? Am I modest in my speech and the clothes I wear?

VII. You shall not steal. Have I taken things that were not mine from a store or another person? Have I destroyed or misused another person's property for fun? Do I return things that I borrow? In good condition?

VIII. You shall not commit false witness against your neighbor. Am I honest in my school work? Do I tell lies to make myself look good? Do I tell lies to protect myself from punishment? Do I tell lies that make another person look bad or get them in trouble?

IX. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. Do I allow my parents to spend time with one another, or do I get jealous and want them to pay attention only to me? Do I get mad when I have to share my friends? Are there kids I will not play with or be mean to because they look different? X. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. Am I jealous or envious of the things or abilities that others have? Am I thankful to God and my parents for what they have given me? Do I share the things I have with my family, friends and poor people?

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March 20, 2016

Wednesday, March 23 2016 All School Mass @ 8:15 AM

* Children’s Way of the Cross @ 2:30 PM

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 All School Mass @ 8:15 AM

* SHS Musical @ 12:15 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jesus asks us to do good because it is good. During the Lenten season, we are asked to challenge ourselves to be better Christians through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Every morning, Mrs. Brown gives the students a Lenten challenge for the day. They have included everything from random acts of kindness for a day to learning more about the bible. Sharing their wealth with the less fortunate has also been achieved through bringing more pennies for our penny challenge, sharing canned food or bringing a toy they no longer use. The students are working hard to meet each challenge and are growing closer to God during this Lenten season.

EASTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL March 24, 25 & 28, 2016

ANNUAL LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE April 4th & 5th

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School...

Hot Lunch Menu for March 21st - 25th

Eighth grader, Cody Foskett, has been doing service work hours at St. Agnes School for his National Honor Society requirements. Cody graduated from St. Agnes with the class of 2013. We are grateful for the help he has been providing our janitor, Dan Luna, during the past few weeks and are proud to see him continuing with his academic success at BMS. Also back at St. Agnes was sophomore, Kaityln Hayhurst, who is completing an education career academy course at SHS. As part of her requirement, she had to visit an elementary classroom and teach a lesson. Kaityln completed her work in Mrs. Svitak’s, 2nd grade class. How exciting to see one of our former students heading into the field of education! Teachers shape the minds of tomorrow. Weekly, former students Kaleigh Schwartz and Rachel Heggem volunteer in the classrooms helping various teachers work individually with students. We are grateful for their service to their former school.

Returning to their Alma Mater

Monday 21st Chili Cinnamon Rolls, Wheat Crackers Tropical Fruit, Milk Helpers: Erin Dudden & Krystal Rodriguez

Tuesday 22nd Pancakes w/syrup Sausage Patti Potato Cake Orange Wedges, Milk Helpers: Paty Garcia & Redo Celli

Wednesday 23rd Hamburger on a Bun w/condiments, French Fries, Corn Banana, Milk Helpers: Char Pena & Charissa Gould

Thursday 24th

Friday 25th NO SCHOOL - EASTER BREAK

Children’s Way of the Cross Children’s Way of the Cross, a child format of Stations of the Cross, will be celebrated by the St. Agnes students on Wednesday, March 23rd at 2:30 in the church. All are welcome to attend.

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Classroom News... 2nd Grade Class by Lori Svitak

Music by Linda Pilkington La Bamba, Yakety Yak, Rock Around the Clock, At the Hop, The Sound of Music, are just a few songs and musicals that are happening in our music room. If the kids feel like I feel, my head is spinning because the doo wop lingo of the day is not how we are used to talking in this day and age. I am getting my tongue tied with my toes as we sing and dance. Even in all the imperfections of learning a totally different style of music, we are “learning.” That is what our exploration into the “Blast to the Past” is all about. I know the students will not remember every word, every name, every song, but if I can touch a little here and there, then I feel like they have experienced one of the most exciting decades of our nation’s history. I cannot go home at night without being possessed by these songs that keep racing in my head. I am sure the children are experiencing the same issues with the song bugs. One of my daughters said very quietly behind my back, “Oh, this is going to be a long spring because she won’t quit singing.” What a happy time in history! Let’s have a great time with these kids of yours, my students, in preparing them for a wonderful celebration of “Rock and roll is here to stay!” The spring program is on April 28th at 7:00 PM. Please keep in mind that I would like the children to dress up as they did in the 1950’s. Remember, keep spending limited and let’s use what we have on hand. Creativity at our best. Stay tuned for more information. Happy Easter!

Time is moving fast in second grade. The month of March brings a lot to celebrate. First we started off with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. We spent a week celebrating. On Monday we read “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish”. We went fishing for questions about fish in our very own “pond”. It was fun to hear what the children thought about being fish. Then we ate blue jello with gummy fish in it. On Tuesday, we read “ Oh the Places You Will Go”. We made travel suitcases detailing a trip the students wish to go on. Wednesday we read “ Horton Hears a Who”. We made Horton complete with a Who! On Thursday we watched the movie “Green Eggs and Ham”. Then Mrs. Lacy and I made green eggs and ham for the first and second grade classes. Friday we read “Hop on Pop and Fox and Socks”. The second grade class read Dr. Seuss books with a stuffed animal that matched their book. Later in the afternoon they enjoyed popcorn and movie time with the upper grades. We are getting ready for our First Reconciliation. It is coming up on March 20th. Please pray for the second graders, as this is an important day for them. In Science we have been learning about what causes changes on our Earth. They have learned about fast changes such as tornados, earthquakes, floods, and fire and also slow changes such as weathering, erosion, and drought. They think it is quite fascinating! Our science book has the most amazing photos. Happy Birthday to Ava Kildow and Landin Henderson

The past few months I have been "book shopping". Thanks to the success of our Book Fair last fall I spent a day at the Scholastic Book Warehouse. Dinosaurs have come to the library!! I bought many new dinosaurs books, which always are a favorite, to go with our new 3ft. T-Rex dinosaur. Everyone has been excited to check out those books. Also the 2015 Newbery, Caldecott, Dr. Seuss, and Coretta Scott King books have been purchased. I'm sure you have seen these as they have continually been checked out. They are wonderful books. I have been especially pleased with the new fiction books. The 4th and 5th graders are enjoying them and keep coming back for more. In K-3 we are reading our Golden Sower Books and will be voting

soon. They seem to be enjoying them. I love spending library time with your children.

Libraryby Barb Goerke