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 Rev. Vincent L. Parsons Pastor Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J. Pastoral Minister Mass Schedule: (October - May) Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am (June - September) Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am 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 October 27, 2019 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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
Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am 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
October 27, 2019 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
T he parable in the gospel today presents to us two contrasting characters: the Pharisee and Tax Collector.
The Pharisee is a religious leader and model of piety in the community while the tax collector is a public sinner, as evidenced by his occupation. Let us observe closely their behavior and prayers when they were inside the temple. The Pharisee stood by himself with head up high while the tax collector stood at a distance, not even daring to raise his eyes to heaven and beating his breast. The Pharisee prayed, “I give you thanks, O God, that I am not like other people, grasping, crooked, adulterous, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all my income to the Temple. The tax collector said, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” The Pharisee became self-righteous and proud: he saw only himself, not God – he took center stage and God had to become an admiring spectator. On the other hand, the tax collector humbled himself before God: he acknowledged his sinfulness before God and God’s goodness – it delivered him from his greed because he discovered God’s grace and wealth. The parable is a strong warning against the pride of believers. The example then to follow is the virtue of humility exhibited by the tax collector. We need a lot of humility, for only God is the source of all goodness. The Christian is good, not because he can present an impressive list of achievements, but because God is good to him. So, our MISSION this week, or perhaps in our lifetime is TO BE HUMBLE. Remember that in God’s eyes, love is never absent, so he sent his Son; that in God’s heart, forgiveness is never impossible – so he forgives the humble; that in God’s embrace, no one is ever alone. And the proclamation of our Psalm today affirms God’s presence in our hearts, when it says: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he
saves. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.”
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Finance Corner Sunday Collections
& ATW Giving
October 20, 2018 Actual $5566.00 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $3434.00 Haiti/Uganda $1501.00
October Totals
Actual $15984.90 ATW $8378.00 Budget $27000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $2637.10 There is no 2nd collection for next
week
Thank you for your continued giving!
Important Dates To Remember In 2018
Oct 31 Vigil Mass for All Saints Day Nov 1 All Saints Day Nov 22 Premiere Nov 28 Thanksgiving Dec 1 First Sunday of Advent Dec 15 Communal Penance Service
Monday, October 28, 2019 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: †Jerry & †Don Young by Eileen Young Communal Rosary (4:45pm) Liturgy of the Hours (5:10 pm) Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: All Souls in Purgatory by Theresa Daley Tuesday Discussion Group (8-9 am) Liturgy of the Hours (5:30 pm) Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: Todd & Gabrielle by Zita Bolinger Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Contemplative Prayer Group (6:00pm)
Thursday, October 31, 2019 Vigil Mass for All Saints Day (5:30pm) Intention: †Don Overman by Eileen Young Friday, November 1, 2019 All Saints Day All Saints Day Mass (7:00am) Intention: †James Wolf by Robert Wolf All Saints Day Mass (12:00) Intention: For the Parish Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Saturday, November 2, 2019 Weekend Mass (4:00pm) Intention: For the Parish Sunday, November 3, 2019 Weekend Mass (8:00am) Intention: †John Bush by Ron & Cheryl Young Weekend Mass (10:30am) Intention: †Don Overman by Gene & Mari Schwarzkopf
This Week’s Schedule
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Saturday, 4 pm : Ciborium: Susan Heitman; Chalice : Diana Rohrick; Ann Anderson, Alice Nye, Patsy Juedes-Fulk, Mark & Kathy Rueb Sunday 8 am: Ciborium: Michael Calvert; Chalice: Michael Esselstein, Nancy Kerr, Marjorie Benzel, Jerry & Jeannette Fitzgerald 10:30 am: Ciborium: Ruth Kozal; Chalice: Jacque Neu, Scott Corr, Rick Cantril, Terry Bailey, Brigette Palmer, M.C. Schaff
GREETERS Saturday 4 pm: Tara McCormick (E) Steve & Sara Olsen (N) Sally Sylvester(S) Sunday 8 am: Rosalinda Sabala (E) Steve & Janice Hamurger (N) Lyle Downs (S) 10:30 am: Stephanie Parks (E) Sarah Lewis (N) Phillip & Shelly Encinia (S)
USHERS Saturday 4 pm: Marv in Anderson (Captain), Brian Fulk Sunday 8 am: Jim Kerr (Captain), Emmanuel Casillas 10:30 am: Melvin Elledge (Captain), Brad McCaslin
Nov 2 4pm Kathleen Roehl Nov 3 8am Nichole Hoesing Nov 3 10:30am Michael Schaff Nov 9 & 16 4pm Steve Viessman Nov 10 & 17 8am Bridget Peck Nov 10 & 17 10:30am Mark Loose Nov 23 & 30 4pm Krystal Rodriguez Nov 24 8am S. Vera Meis Nov 24 10:30am Shelley Corr
SERVERS
Nov 2 4pm: Marley & Emery Wineman Nov 3 8am: Lucas Esselstein & Megan Kicken 10:30am: Charlotte Lewis & Tori Bogus Nov 9 4pm: Ashanti Acosta & Clancee Ott Nov 10 8am: Tristan Calvert & Addison Peck 10:30 am: Lillian Seymour & Jesse McCaslin Nov 16 4pm: Coraline & Tea Hill Nov 17 8am: Liam Kicken & Ethan Gion 10:30 am: Jazmine Golden & Raymond Palmer Nov 23 4pm: Morgan Celli & Gianna Gonzales Nov 24 8 am: Logan & Jed Zulkoski 10:30 am: Addison Gonzales & Julian Palmer Nov 30 4pm: Laetner & Landon Malm
November Ministries
This Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day, a
Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass times: Thursday, October 31st
5:30 pm Vigil Mass Friday, November 1st
7am, noon **Please note: The Wednesday Mass (this week only) is 7:00am
Saturday, November 2nd marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night to be at church on time
Sunday!
First-Friday Eucharistic Adoration, will be on November 1 following the 7 am Mass. Please take time and pray for our priests, our Church, and our country. All are invited to attend.
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Two men approach the Lord in the Temple and begin to pray. One is a religious man who spends his days reading the Law of Moses and interpreting what is necessary to conform to the Law. The Jews would identify him as a respected, righteous man who knows and lives according to the letter of the Law.
The second man is responsible for collecting taxes for the Roman government. By being a tax collector, he has a taint of unacceptability so that his countrymen avoid associating with him. The Jews would identify this man as a collaborator with the hated Romans. He would also have a reputation of a cheat, demanding more in payment than the actual tax.
There is a significant difference in the apparent religious quality of these men. The Pharisee is a person who many admire for his observance of the Law. A financially well-off man who could spend his days only in the study of the Scriptures without any regrets. The expectations of his prayer would demonstrate a deep devotion to God.
The tax collector, too, would be wealthy because of the money he defrauded from the Jews. He would be ostracized since he consistently was robbing the public of their income. Therefore, the Jews would find him unworthy of receiving forgiveness.
Jesus then turns the expectations of the pious and impious upside-down in this parable. The Pharisee’s prayer, after a brief acknowledgment of God, quickly turns to give himself much credit for his religious accomplishments. The Pharisee describes how he scrupulously performs the religious rites as proscribed by the Law. He identifies himself as a worthy person that the Lord should look upon with favor upon since he is pure of heart. The Pharisee considers his quality of prayer as much better than others, especially the cheating tax collector standing next to him, who is a truly sinful man.
The tax collector approaches his prayer in a much different manner. He admits he is a sinful man as he has been increasing the taxes he charges to line his pocket. The tax collector, trembling, and fearful confesses his sins. He begs forgiveness even though he recognizes he should receive no mercy because of his sinful acts.
Even their posture demonstrates a difference in respect for the Lord. The Pharisee proudly stands in the middle of the Temple as if he has the right to be in the presence of God. He places himself prominently before God, raising his head to heaven, believes he is a worthy man. The tax collector stands off to the side and in supplication, beats his breast begging for mercy. In humility, this man’s head is cast downward to the ground, lest God punishes him as deserves.
In understanding what Jesus was teaching in this parable, one can easily appreciate the haughtiness of the Pharisee as not an appropriate way to come before the Lord in prayer. The self-righteous Pharisee has little concern about any punishment from God since his sins are not comparable to the rest of humanity. His prayer focuses on himself, “I have done this. I am better than them,” all the while thinking his actions are independent of God. His prayers are like a stinking, stagnant cloud that clings to him just like his sins.
The tax collector knows he sinned, and that God knows those sins. There is no false front to this man. He does not justify the reasons for his sinful acts. His prayer becomes pleasing to God because he bows with deep humiliation, not as an equal, begging from the heart for forgiveness. This man’s prayers the rise to God like fragrant incense as the Lord absolves his sins.
As we well know, no person leads a sinless life. No one can separate him or herself from the rest of humanity by having no sin. In admitting and asking for forgiveness requires one to be humble before God. If one is incapable of such a pious act, then the person is exulting him or herself as equal before God. On the judgment day, these will then discover humility. Those who seek redemption for their transgressions from God will become holy purified by the Lord as they enter heaven.
Which role do we assume in prayer, the Pharisee, or the tax collector? If we are honest with ourselves, we sometimes portray the attitude of the Pharisee as well as the tax collector. Do we see ourselves as being superior to others because we identify their sins but ignore ours? Do we exude the appearance of being a good Christian person in our actions of worship but then turn our faces away from those who are not quite as “pure” like us? Pray to the Lord that we become more like the tax collector in prayer, who recognizes he completely dependent on the mercy of God? Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, forgive me a sinner.
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During the month of November, the Catholic Church honors those who have passed on to
eternal life. Here at St. Agnes, you are invited to add the names of your loved ones who have died to The Book of Remembrance located at the front of the church. Your loved ones will be prayed for in a special way.
Book of Remembrance
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L i v i n g O u r C a t h o l i c Fa i t h
The Journey of Grief Sundays
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. St Agnes Church
2314 Third Avenue Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(Come in the South Door—Proceed to Garden Level) Everyone is Welcome
Contact: Sister Vera at St. Agnes Parish Office—308-632-2541
Or Ellen Ramig at 308-631-0811
The Journey of Grief is a six session program designed to aid the healing process of grief. Meetings will include information and discussion.
Discussion will be based on Doug Manning’s Video Series—“The Journey of Grief”. His presentation about the grief journey is captured in a personal way with practical advice. Sit with others who are grieving as he discusses
the elements of the grief experience, the important aspects of a healthy approach to grieving and what grief companions can do to be a helpful
part of the journey. The video topics are:
The Journey of Grief The Definition of Grief
The Dimensions of Grief The Needs of Grief
The Ceremonies of Grief The Normal Reactions of Grief
The Significance of Grief
The Theme for this year’s Diocesan Appeal is RECEIVE. As written in 1 Peter 4:10 “As each one has Received a gift, use it to serve one another as good Stewards of Gods varied Grace.” What are the many ways the Lord has Blessed us and how do we recognize His Love for us? In fact, everything we have, from our gifts and talents to every possession, are a Blessing from Him. In recognizing that all is a gift and His intent is for us to share our gifts freely knowing that from sharing we can open the eyes of our brothers and sisters to see Him. There is also the ability together in community to support our church and community financially. By supporting the Diocesan Appeal with your financial gift or simply by offering up a prayer that we can find the necessary resources to build up our greater church in our diocese and the church.
The new Diocesan Appeal Logo is a representation of the beautiful landmarks that make up our Great diocese. From the beauty of Chimney Rock in the West, to the Windmills that run all across our sandhills, the Rivers that flow through our diocese, to our Mother Church the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and finally the Holy Spirit that draws us all closer to Christ as One Holy and Apostolic church. We are a diocese known for our hard work and hospitality. Let’s continue to Receive, Cultivate and Share God’s Abundant gifts in our efforts to grow, The Church. The ministries below are needed to help the church and our diocese do just that, Grow. Our 2019 goal is $1.15 million. Your support of this year’s Diocesan Appeal will help the following ministries in many ways. Every pledge large and small is necessary to our success.
Seminary Formation * Youth & Young Adult/Higher Ground * Hispanic Ministry * International Priest Program * Newman Centers-UNK & Chadron State College * Permanent Diaconate * Retired Priest Medical Insurance * West Nebraska Register * Faith Formation &
Evangelization
Advent Series
Advent is a season of expectation for our Lord’s final coming and for the celebration of his birth at Christmas. This series explores the spirit of Advent through its liturgical prayers, scripture readings, music, and poetry. This course will encourage you to reflect on Christian hope in our lives as well as on the timeless messages preached by John the Baptist and the Old Testament prophets. We will be listening to six CD lectures beginning Monday, October 28th at 7:00 pm in the church garden room. All sessions are on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Garden Room . They are free and open for everyone. Please join us to learn more about the season of Advent and to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. Session One—Monday, October 28--
the Heart of the Liturgical Year
Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
On the Way to Mass: This week’s Gospel reading will teach us more about prayer. Ask your children to pay attention to the words and actions of the Pharisee and tax collector. On the Way Home From Mass: Have your children explain the difference between the Pharisee and the tax collector. Discuss why Jesus preferred the prayer of the tax collector when the Pharisee was indeed trying to be good and follow the rules. Living the Word: Explore the virtue of humility as a family. Ask your children how Jesus showed humility in his earthly life, and find stories of Jesus and the saints practicing humility. Discuss how the path to holiness looks different for different people. Why should we avoid comparing ourselves to others? How can comparisons be an obstacle toholiness?
Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2019-2020
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R_ligious E^u][tion Progr[m Email—[email protected] Religious Education Office—308-635-1362
Kaia Larson My name is Kaia Larson. My parents are Chad & Kelli Larson. I have 2 younger sisters, Kate & Kennedi. I am a junior at Scottsbluff High School. I’m involved in DECA, National Honor Society, Link Crew and I play on the Soccer team. After Confirmation I am hoping to deepen my faith and learn more about the Catholic religion. I want to set a good example for my sisters.
Raising the Bar with the Faith and Life series! This week Fourth Grade is featured. Jesus Our Guide is the title of the fourth grade curriculum. This year through studying the development of salvation history, students will come to a better understanding of God, his plan for man, and our relationship with God. Students develop a better understanding of their purpose and goal
in life and a deeper appreciation for the Church as the very means that God has given us on our Please take time during the week to review what your child(ren) learned this week in the religious formation sessions. Also, spend time this week helping prepare your child(ren) for upcoming weeks lesson. A syllabus is being provided to each student so parents can stay apprised as to the lesson that will be covered on a specific date. Scripture Lessons: Luke 18:9-14, Humble Prayer
Jesus often told stories to illustrate truths of God’s kingdom. In this story, he used a Pharisee and a tax collector to talk about prayer. Like most of his stories, this one had an unexpected ending.
The Pharisee marched up to a position of honor in the temple to pray, presumably to be seen and admired. He focused his prayer on himself and offered thanks that he was superior in holiness to all around him. He listed his many good (but largely meaningless) deeds and looked with disgust upon the tax collector.
By contrast, the tax collector stood in the back and humbled himself before God, offering a simple prayer relying on God’s mercy. He was sorrowfully aware of his sinfulness, yet was also aware of God’s powerful mercy. For his humble, contrite prayer, he was reconciled with God.
What can a parent do? Remind children that God wants our love more than anything else. No matter what we do, he’ll always love us and want us back in his friendship. He will always forgive us if we’re truly sorry.
Partners in Faith - October 2019
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MyParish App! If you haven't download the MyParish App please do so today. This app is for iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets. This app allows a means for communication. Other features on the app are the daily Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient prayer and confession reminders, the weekly bulletins and more. Parents and youth are encouraged to join the group(s) that they are involved in under the “Groups tab” Example groups are: Confirmation 2020, First Communion 2020, Sunday RE, Middle School RE, and Ignite Youth Ministry. This year all Communication and updates will be received via the group your child(ren) are involved in. If you have any questions, please contact the RE Office.
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Connecting Students and Families through Faith October 27, 2019
School Newsletter
St. Agnes Catholic School 205 E 23rd, Scottsbluff, NE
Ph: 308-632-6918
Monday, October 28th Red Ribbon Week Begins
Wednesday, October 30th No Mass
Premiere Video Filming Thursday, October 31st
Halloween Par es Parade in gym @ 2:15 Room Par es @ 2:30 Friday, November 1st
All Saints Day Mass @ 12:00
Honor Roll Students Thirty-two 3rd-5th grade students achieved honor roll
status for the first quarter on the 2019-20 school year. A student must maintain a cumulative average of 90% for all subjects and no single subject score may be below an 85%
to receive this recognition. These students were honored at a breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 24th.
3rd grade: Jose Acosta, Mia Blanco, Brooklynn Nash, A.J. Peck, Sophia Schmall, Giuliana Suhr, Eroz Torres 4th grade: Traxton Adams, Elena Blanco, Henry Blanco, Isaac Blanco, Morgan Celli, Cooper Dudden, Charlotte Lewis, Cora Hill, Quinten Gould, Aaden Gonzales, Zach Mark, Steven Nguyen, Lilly Seymour, Ellie Verbeck, Kellan Zulkoski, Logan Zulkoski 5th grade: Graecyn Benton, Ayla Ellis, Zaide Gurrola, Anna Hafner, Tea Hill, Kennedi Larson, Ezmirelda Ramirez, Braydn Stands, Jacob Weitzel
What’s Happening at St. Agnes School………...
Monday, Oct 28 Chicken Nuggets Scalloped Potatoes Carrots w/ranch Pears Cookie Helpers: Stephen Klaas Delores Longoria
Tuesday, Oct 29 Super Nachos w/ taco meat, black beans, cheese sauce Steamed Peas 1/2 banana Helpers: Beth Merrigan Deb Carlson
Wednesday, Oct 30 Fried Chicken Mashed potatoes w/gravy Corn Pears Roll & Margarine Helpers: Angela Hernandez Jackie Seymour
Thursday, Oct 31 Goblin Goulash w/meaty eyeballs (Spaghetti w/ meat sauce) Fresh Green Salad w/ranch Dirt Cake (Chocolate cake) Apples Helpers: Mary Lou Ditter Clemente Enriquez
Friday, Nov 1 Poor Mans Stroganoff (smoked sausage) over noodles Steamed Broccoli Green Beans Peaches Helpers: Hollie Vath Betsy Vidlak
Hot Lunch Menu for October 28th - November 1st, 2019
Quarterly Awards Ceremony On Monday, Oct. 21st, St. Agnes students in Pre-K-5th grade were recognized for their academic achievements in the
first quarter. Awards included, students of the quarter in PE, Music and library, good conduct, honor roll and a number of other outstanding achievements in quarter 1. Congrats to all students for their hard work and efforts. We
look forward to more amazing achievements in the 2nd quarter.
Bat Day Flashlights provided the light for the kindergarten
scientists working within their bat cave on the brisk morning of Oct. 21. The students, who have been learning about bats in science, were putting
their new knowledge to work as they learned about the bat senses, parts of a bat cave,
worked bat math and more. There was lots of excitement
from these little scientists.
Red Ribbon week activities for Monday, Oct. 28th– Friday, Nov. 1st
Monday– Crazy Hair day - Let your wild side out with your hair for today!
Tuesday– Mis-Match day - Put on your most funkiest clothes and shoes and let your light shine! - Gering Jr. High speakers at 10:20-11 am
Wednesday– Spirit Day - Wear your St Agnes shirts and sweatshirts.
Thursday- PJ Day - Sliding into the weekend in style, with our pj’s!
Friday– Patriotic Day - Lets support our love for our county AND God by wearing red, white and blue!
4th Grade 3rd Grade Kindergarten 2nd Grade Pre-K
1st Grade 5th Grade PE Music Library
Classroom News………... Second Grade Class
By Lori Svitak October is one of my favorite times of the year. There are so many learning opportunities! This year was no exception. We started our month off with a trip to Adam’s Family Pumpkin Patch. The students found their perfect pumpkin and then got to play on the hay slide, ride the train and bikes, jump on the jumpy pad, and roll like a hamster in the large wheels. Then we all went into the corn maze. It took 25 minutes to find our way out!
In reading, we are learning about contractions. To reinforce the concept we dressed as doctors with masks and gloves to perform contraction surgery. Each student had seven patients (words) to take apart and make contractions with. The surgeries were a success, with no patients lost. Our Adopt-a-School partners, the City of Scottsbluff, came with their trucks to our playground. My class especially enjoyed exploring the police cars. They really liked the sirens and radios. In creative writing, we wrote about what it takes to make a witch’s brew. I got
their creative juices flowing by bringing in food to include in our brew in paper bags. This way they could not see what was going in our large pot. I changed the names of the food items to spooky Halloween names and they had to guess what might be in the bags. The students got to try the brew! The students enjoyed the brew, but most did not like the “blood drops” which were really red hots. Happy Birthday to Timothy King and Sakina Kader!
Library Room News By Lana Payne
We have been very busy setting up for the Book Fair and working on Reading Incentive. We hope you had an opportunity to shop the Book Fair. There were many wonderful selections. St. Agnes students have been working on completing their Reading Incentive goals for the month of October. Each grade has specific reading incentive goals. Each month students in grades 3, 4, and 5 can also earn raffle tickets for each extra chapter book they read above and beyond their required monthly reading goal. The Reading Incentive school wide winner for the month of September was Ryker Dendinger! Ryker’s name was drawn from all the students who participated in September’s Reading Incentive Program. Ryker won doughnuts for his whole Pre-K class! The winners of the September raffle drawing were: Andrew Peck (3rd), Zach Mark (4th), and Annie Hafner (5th). These students each picked a book from the Book Fair as their prize. Congratulations to all our Readers!
Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!
Music Room News By Andrea Tritt
I can’t believe the first quarter has already come and gone! We’ve had a great first quarter. Second quarter will be one of our busiest this school year, but we are definitely ready for it! With the cooler weather, some of the younger grades have been learning some Fall and Halloween songs. The upper grades have been learning more about note values, times signatures, dynamics and mood of music. All grades have been learning some music to be used in our upcoming Premiere video, to be filmed this coming week on October 30. This is in conjunction with School Spirit Day for Red Ribbon Week and we would love to have as many kiddos in their St. Agnes attire as possible for the video! Singspirations has just a few rehearsals left before Old West Choir Fest next weekend. They will be performing at 9:00am on November 2nd at Scottsbluff High School! Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Please consider coming out to support our show choir! These 4th and 5th graders have worked so hard and we would love to have the center section full of fans cheering for us! Last but certainly not least, Singspirations would like to thank Jessica Mikoloyck for her wonderful choreography and assistance this year!!! We are so grateful and lucky to have you volunteer your time and talents!
