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Upcoming Events
Fri, Feb 5 -
Luke 18 @ St. Mary's
Sat, Feb 6 -
Luke 18 @ St. Mary's
PTO Dinner Auction
Sun, Feb 7 -
Luke 18 @ St. Mary's
Boy Scout Sunday
Girl Scouts
Mon, Feb 8 -
Men's Club
Tue, Feb 9 -
Bake Sale
Tech Committee
Boy Scouts
Wed, Feb 10 -
Ash Wednesday
NJHS
Scholar Bowl @ St. Clare
Thu, Feb 11 -
Chess Club
Fri, Feb 12 -
Non Uniform Day
Valentine Parties
Tiger Times
Noon Dismissal
Stations of the Cross
Fish Fry
Sat, Feb 13 -
Scholar Bowl Tourney
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Mr. Birdsong's Newsletter
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What a week!!! Catholic Schools Week 2016 was a huge success. The week was full of themed dress days and numerous activities to celebrate St. Teresa School. Kick-off Mass, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Family Picnic, Movie Day, SLU Basketball Game, Teacher Luncheon, the Oddwalk Concert, and the Pep Rally highlighted our weeklong celebration. Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the week and, of course; throughout the year. Much of what we celebrate this week with the students is possible because of our many volunteers and supporters. Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of our school community, and we certainly celebrated this week.
Last weekend the Mighty Pawns won their chess tournament. There were 194 students in attendance with 52 of those being from St. Teresa. There were a total of 14 perfect scores (winning all 4 matches) and St. Teresa had 6 of the 14. The following students had those perfect scores: Ben Shephard, Baron Hackney, Xavier Rivas, Joseph Hamilton, Cole Williford, and Brendan Hill. Congratulations to those with the perfect scores and to all of the Mighty Pawns for their victory.
Congratulations to the following students who were selected for their submissions to Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans. Amanuel Foley, Johanna Pawlow, Maddy McMurray, Emma Howard, Elani Aycock, Auggie Prange, Alex Renner, Luke Brandt, and Brianna Birdsong will have their submission published in the current addition of Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans. Congratulations are also in order to Addison Laramore for winning the 4th grade Bonkers for Birds Art Contest. Addison will have an opportunity to represent St. Teresa on February 13 at the National Great Rivers Museum. Great job; Addison!
Don't forget that the Lenten Season starts next week with Ash Wednesday, which also means the Men's Club Fish Fries are right around the corner as well. February 12 is the first Fish Fry of the year, and there will be two others on February 26 and March 11. Come out and support the Men's Club.
The time is here for the Annual St. Teresa Dinner Auction. A sincere thank you goes out to all those on the Auction Committee, who have dedicated their time and talents to making this year's event an enjoyable evening for all. We thank each and every one of you who support the auction in one way or another. The future benefits our students will receive from its profits are too numerous to count. Enjoy your time at the auction or in whatever activities the weekend brings, and may your favorite Super Bowl team reign victorious!
A few weeks ago; a number of our kindergarten thru 2nd grade students were interviewed for a spot that will air at halftime of the Super Bowl. I do not have very much detail about the commercial/spot, but make sure to pay close attention at halftime of the big game this Sunday for our students.
The past several weeks; I have been sharing information with you about the importance of STEM and an integrated curriculum. The following excerpt was taken from the Edison Muckers website and will round out the importance of specific subject areas.
Art and Creativity
In the arts, like the written and spoken word, we find creativity, non-traditional out-of-the-box thinking...so often very crucial to the very concept of invention....and the foundation of technological advances. Art lives from advances in technology and advances it at the same time. One has only to look at how the advent of new materials, paint pigments, and even computer graphics has totally revolutionized how artists express themselves. What about sculpting in various new materials, even metals? The mathematics of fractals has generated amazing new art representations. Notice how high-tech a stage play has become! Art affects us all and is a primal instinct of man- note the leaving of drawings on cave walls...an early attempt to understand one's world and leave a record [education] for those that followed. How can the arts not be a consideration in an integrated education?
The Sound of Music
What a wonderful opportunity it will be to integrate music into every student's day. Here lies great opportunities to show at the very least, the relationship of music to science, acoustics, the biology of the ear, the design and engineering of instruments, the tone and meter of music and its cousin poetry, how math and music intersect, the impact of music on society and the technological advances of recorded sound and modern music of today, synthesized music, and a world of other fascinating aspects of music. From music we can also learn the teamwork of the orchestra and band-for teamwork is an absolutely fundamental underpinning of life-on-the-job after graduation. Music is powerful stuff and it too, like the arts, rides the buffeting waves of technological change, taking from and contributing to it.
Lessons for all from Sports
So much can be brought into the STEM classroom from sports. Great lessons of science, math (sports statistics), biology (the design and use of the body in sporting activities), the social power of sports (the Olympics) and like music mentioned above ... teamwork!
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Birdsong
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PTO Dinner Auction
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Saturday,
February 6
The dinner auction countdown continues and we we are only one day away from one of the biggest school fundraisers of the year!
**IMPORTANT FACTS TO KNOW**
- Items are needed for the bakery booth. Bakery booth items are to be dropped off at Fischer's Restaurant, Saturday 2/6/16 from 9 am-12 pm.
- Our Facebook page is recognizing our Dinner Auction Sponsors and will have previews of our sign up parties, raffle items and oral auction items! Our Facebook page is St. Teresa School 2016 Dinner Auction. Check it out!
- Check out the sign-up parties here!
- Doors open at 5:00 pm. Prayer, presentation from our corporate sponsor and open dining will begin at 5:30 pm.
- Credit cards will be registered the night of the auction during the check-in process. Check and cash payments will also be accepted at the end of the night once receipts are distributed.
- Please contact any member of the Dinner Auction committee regarding any questions. Committee members include Becky Blandina, Ginny Bouse, Ann Little, Lori Myers and Lesa Neumayer. All contact info is available in the Tiger Call.
We are looking forward to a wonderful night! Thanks to all who have volunteered their time or made a donation!
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Men's Club
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Monday, February 8
Attention ALL Men of the Parish!
Our next meeting will be held on
Mon
day, February 8
at 6:30 pm in the parish center. Please come to enjoy a meal and fellowship with the other men of the parish!
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Ash Wednesday
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Wednesday, February 10
We will have:
7:00 am - A Distribution of Ashes Service at St. Teresa
8:15 am - Mass/Distribution of Ashes at St. Teresa
12Noon - Mass/Distribution of Ashes at St. Luke
7:00 pm - Mass/Distribution of Ashes at St. Teresa
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Lenten Regulations
Each year the Lord Jesus calls the entire Church to a special season of penance and renewal. As we begin this holy time of Lent, we should reflect on our need for conversion of heart, prayer, charitable works and penance.
The season of Lent extends this year from Ash Wednesday, February 10, to the Mass of the Lord's Supper, March 24, inclusive.
- Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent.
- Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
- On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. The other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one's needs, but altogether they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the obligation of the law is modified. Because Lent is a special season for all Christians, we should not lightly excuse ourselves from these penitential practices.
To completely disregard the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful.
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Lent 2016 - Year of Mercy
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as proclaimed by Pope Francis
Living in an "instant gratification" society, children can have a hard time understanding the purpose of Lenten sacrifice. Lent is a call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These acts are meant to help us become selfless, to focus on others, and to do good works for those around us. During this Year of Mercy, we are going to focus on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy during the next 6 weeks. Below you will find a breakdown of the works of mercy that we will be our focus each week with suggestions for how to live them in your home, community, and at school.
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Special Lenten Series
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Tuesdays during Lent
At St. Teresa & St. Luke
Presented by: Father Sean Martin, Aquinas President
Topic: Reading the Scriptures during the Year of Mercy
Dates: February 16 St. Luke Parish Center
February 23 St. Teresa Parish Center
March 1 St. Luke Parish Center
March 8 St. Teresa Parish Center
Time: 7:00 pm
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Stations of the Cross
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Fridays during Lent
Walk with Jesus on a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, while meditating upon the scenes of his suffering and death. Fridays at 2:00 & 7:00 pm in church.
St. Teresa 8th Grade Students will present
The Living Stations on Friday, March 18 at 1:30 pm.
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4th and 5th Grade Music Review
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Thursday, February 25
"STEAM AHEAD WITH MUSIC"
4TH/5TH Grade Music Review
is Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 pm
Parents - please make sure you have all the news on our upcoming performance:
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Youth Group
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On
Sunday, February 14th
we will be "Joy Riding" and sharing the joy with those in our community. What a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day! If interested, please meet in the church parking lot at 2:00 pm and bring $5 with you. If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please call Claire Donato 444-6045
On
Friday, February 19
that 5:00 pm we will meet for pizza (location TBA) followed by 7;00 pm movie at O'Fallon 15 to see "Risen". Follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. (PG13) Please RSVP to Claire Donato 444-6045 by Monday February 15th.
For all High School Age Youth:
"Mercy: God's Love In Action," the Belleville Diocesan Youth Conference, will be held on March 4-6, 2016, at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL. The Conference will include
featured speakers, workshops, liturgy, a banquet, a dance, and much more. To register, please contact Nancy Furlow at 618-222-0585 or the Office of Youth Ministry at 618-235-9601.
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Father/Daughter Dance
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Friday, February 19
The Annual Father/Daughter Dance (Grandfathers, Uncles, etc. welcome) sponsored by St. Teresa Men's Club will be on
Friday, February 19
in our school gym from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Cost per father/daughter is $15.00 ($20.00 max per family with additional daughters, grandfathers, etc.) payable at the door. All Fathers and Grandfathers in the parish with girls in pre-K to 8th Grade are invited. This is open to all parish families. Attendance at St. Teresa School is not required. Pictures, Pizza, Music & Drinks provided. Contact Kevin Bouse at 410-1047 for more information.
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Brick Pavers
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Deadline March 11
Dear Parents:
The PTO is continuing the sale of engraved brick pavers to raise additional funds to buy additional equipment for our playground.
Take a look at the paved area around the playground. There are several engraved paved bricks already in place. They are a great way to honor someone. The cost is $100.00 per paved brick and all of the proceeds are donated into the playground fund.
If you are interested in purchasing an engraved brick, please submit the information on this form and check "made payable to "St. Teresa PTO". Please return in an envelope labeled PTO Brick Pavers. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY MARCH 11, 2016.
If you have any questions, call Liz Alvarez at 363-3222.
Thank you for your support,
The PTO
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Everything Under the Sun Sale
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Saturday, April 16
Do some spring cleaning and bring your treasures to us!
Drop-off will be in the Parish Center.
- Thursday, April 14 - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday, April 15 - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
The sale is Saturday, April 16 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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Althoff News
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Saturday, April 16
Althoff Catholic High School
is proud to introduce its inaugural 'Igniting the Future Together' gala (formerly the annual spring auction) to be held on April 16, 2016, at The Four Points by Sheraton. Revenue from the gala will help support the school's mission of educating young people, in the Catholic tradition, to lead successful, faith-filled lives. Tickets are $100 per person and include a gourmet sit-down dinner, open bar, brief live auction, and an after-party with music by Kim Massie. For more information or to make an online reservation visit althoff.net/news-events/. If you prefer, you may contact Pam Miller in the Development office (235-1100 ext. 109 or
[email protected]
). Reservations are due by April 1. However, we expect this event to sell-out (capacity 500) so get your reservation in EARLY!!
Althoff Catholic thanks you for your support!
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Camp Ondessonk
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Register Now
for 2016 Summer Camp!
- Scholarships Available
- Programming For Ages 8-17
- New Camper Open House May 7
Ondessonk.com 877-659-CAMP
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Sacrament Information
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Please Note
First Reconciliation
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February 20 - 1:00 pm, Church
Confirmation Candle Making
February 28 - 3:00 pm @ St. Luke
First Communion Parent Meeting,
March 7 - 7:00 pm, Parish Center
Confirmation Retreat
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April 9 - 2:00 pm, Parish Center
Confirmation Practice,
April 10 - 12 Noon, Church
Confirmation
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April 13 - 7:00 pm, Church
First Communion
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May 1 - 11:00 am, Church
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Looking Ahead
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Mark Your Calendar Now!
February
5,6 & 7 - Luke 18 @ St. Mary's
6 - PTO Dinner Auction
7 - Scout Sunday
8 - St. Vincent de Paul; Men's Club
9 - Mardi Gras
10 - Ash Wednesday
12 - Stations of the Cross; Fish Fry
15 - President's Day; Rectory Closed
16 - Fr. Sean Martin Lenten Series begins at St. Luke's
17 - Young at Heart
19 - Stations of the Cross; Father/Daughter Dance
20 - First Reconciliation; Annual Fund Trivia Night
23 - Fr. Sean Martin Lenten Series at St. Teresa's
25 - 4th & 5th Grade Music Review
26 - Stations of the Cross; Fish Fry
27 - IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest in Mascoutah
28 - Sausage Dinner; Quilt Bingo; Confirmation Candle Making
April
Spring Wine Tap Happy Hour - April 14th 5:00-9:00 pm
Spring Everything Under the Sun Sale - Saturday April 14
School Musical (Lion King, Jr) - April 29 & 30
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