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Parent Newsletter 2/12/18
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A Message from the Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we begin the holy season of Lent in a few days, please consider adding these wonderful opportunities for spiritual growth to your family's calendar. I wish you all a very fruitful Lenten season. All Saint Agnes families will be in my prayers.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
2018 Lenten Lecture Series at Saint Agnes
We are once again offering our yearly Lenten Lecture beginning Friday, February 16. All lectures are held in Schuler Hall immediately following the 7PM Stations of the Cross in the Upper Church. The theme for this year is "Persecution." Please refer to the poster link for the list of topics and speakers.
2018 Parish Mission, March 19-22 ~ Save the Dates!
I am very excited to announce that a priest from the Fathers of Mercy will be giving a Parish Mission at the Church of Saint Agnes during Lent this year. Fr. Ricardo Pineda, CPM, will be here to speak on the theme, "If You Knew the Gift of God."
Many more details will be published as we get closer to the date, but please note that the mission will be held Monday through Thursday evening in the Upper Church. It will start with a Mass at 6:00PM; Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:45PM; Mission Holy Hour with Exposition, the Mission Conference, and Benediction from 7-8PM; and close with Confessions from 8-9PM.
This promises to be a wonderful opportunity for the parish to come together in prayer and reflection during Lent. I sincerely hope that many of you make this the highlight of your 2018 Lenten spiritual activities.
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Car Raffle Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Mark Anderson on winning the 2017 Ford Explorer! His name was selected for the car raffle drawing at our Red & White Benefit and Dinner Auction on Saturday. Mark is a school parent of Ella and Abby and lives here in St. Paul. Stay tuned - The total funds raised at Red & White event for Saint Agnes School will be revealed later this week!
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Faith & Tradition Capital Campaign: Kick-Off Next Weekend February 18
Our official Faith & Tradition Campaign Kickoff will be next Sunday, February 18. Campaign staff and volunteers have worked hard to get to this important day. You have seen information in past parent newsletters and many of you took the time to provide invaluable input into the reasons for the campaign and its timing. Now it is time to launch the campaign!
Campaign Prayer Card and Convent Tours
Next Sunday, after all the Saint Agnes Masses, please come down to Schuler Hall to pick up one of the beautiful St. Catherine of Sienna prayer cards printed with our Campaign Prayer. You can also enjoy a complimentary campaign treat alongside the Men's Club coffee, donuts, and egg rolls. Photos of some of the projects that campaign funds will be used to complete will be on display, and campaign volunteers will be available to answer questions that you might have.
Tours of the convent space being renovated for the Dominican sisters will be given. Tours are scheduled for 8:30AM, 9:45AM, 11:30AM, and 1PM. An additional tour will be offered on Thursday, February 22 at 2:00 PM. Please meet in the UAC Commons. This is a great opportunity to see and understand this major project!
We hope that you will join us to celebrate the official kickoff of our Faith & Tradition Campaign. It's an exciting time for our community and we want you to be a part of something that will mean so much to the future of the Church of Saint Agnes and Saint Agnes School!
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Register for Spring Sports by March 1
Spring sports registration is now open on our
registration page.
Registrations are due by March 1. The number of teams offered at each level will be determined at that time. Be sure to click on the Athletic Team Registration icon to begin the process.
First time users must select either the High School or Grade School/Junior High tab to begin the process. Returning users can select the Family Account Login tab.
High School Sports
Baseball (9-12) $75
Softball (9-12) $75
Girls Track (7-12) $75
Boys Track (7-12) $75
Girls Golf (9-12) $100
Grade School/Junior High Sports
Baseball (5-8) $75
Softball (5-8) $75
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Bean Bag Bonanza & Chili Cook Off - Sunday, February 18
Sign up with your two-person team, play bean bags, and try some delicious chili! Cost is $15 per adult and $5 per student.
Contact Mr. Odenbrett if you would like to compete in bean bags or the chili cook off. The chef whose chili receives the most compliments will be awarded a plaque. This event will begin at 12PM in Bandas Gym. All donations support the Saint Agnes Wrestling Program.
Click here for more information.
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Parking in Front of the School
A reminder to not park in front of the school during drop-off and pick up. If you need to park, please do so in the parking lot.
Please note, a handicap sign is now located in front of the main office. A handicap permit is required to use this space, including during drop-off and pick-up. If there is no permit, the car will be ticketed. Please do not block the space for those who need it. Your respect and observance of this new parking space is most appreciated!
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Science Fair Judges Needed
We are looking for people with science backgrounds to volunteer as judges for the Saint Agnes Junior High Science Fair. Judges can be parents, relatives, older siblings (post-college age), friends, neighbors, or coworkers. Judges would need to be available from 4:30-7:00PM on Tuesday, March 2nd. There would be a 30-minute period for training and instructions, then judges would be asked to use a standard rubric to evaluate six projects over a 2-hour period. If you are willing to help or have any questions, please contact Mr. Hank Kemp.
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Saint Agnes Boys' Basketball Youth Night - Tuesday, February 20
All K-8 future and current basketball players are invited to cheer on the high school teams as they take on Concordia! Tip-Off Times are 4:15 (C-Squad game), 5:30 (JV game), and 7:00PM (Varsity game). All "Future Aggies" can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drink!
Wear your team uniform/spirit wear and enter to win special Aggie prizes given out during the game! All grade school and junior high teams will be announced prior to tip-off and participate in varsity starter introductions! Varsity players will be available for pictures and autographs after the game! Bring your school spirit and cheer our Aggies on to Victory! For more information,
please click here .
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14 - 9:30AM, K-12 Ash Wednesday Mass
16 - 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat
16 - 9:30AM, K-12 Stations of the Cross
17 - 8th Grade Sacrament of Confirmation
19 - President's Day, No School/Main Office Closed
23 - 9:30AM, K-12 Stations of the Cross
28 - 10:00AM, Virtue Assembly, Grades K-6
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Musical Help - Sheets Needed
Can you help? The musical is looking for clean, flat sheets of any size, color or design, to create garment bags for costumes. We appreciate all donations! Please bring them to the Kindergarten room 160.
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VIRTUS Safe Environment Training - Tonight at 6PM
On Monday, February 12, there will be a VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training session. This live 3-hour training begins at 6PM in Saint Agnes' Schuler Hall. All are welcome to attend Virtus training sessions, but please remember that registration is required for all attendees.
Attendees must pre-register at
www.virtusonline.org
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Please click
this link
for the VIRTUS guide to complete registration and other Essential Three requirements (including Background Check, Code of Conduct and additional Safe Environment training). Contact Annette Beaudry at 651-925-8826
with any questions.
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After School Care Sign Out Reminder
Reminder: Parents signing students out of After School Care after 3:05PM will use the iPad system. To sign students out of After School Care, parents use their PIN/access code given to them by an After School Care staff member. This is a number used especially for After School Care (not a student's lunch PIN) and does not change week to week. Thanks!
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Mr. Brian Walter Recognized
During Convocation this morning, Dr. Ferdinandt recognized Mr. Brian Walter for his recent induction into the Regis High School (Eau Claire, WI) Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Walter was a three-sport athlete and led the Regis Ramblers to consecutive state titles in football. An exemplary student-athlete, he graduated as valedictorian of his class. Mr. Walter addressed the students in grades 7-12 on using their gifts and talents to the fullest extent for the glory of God. Congratulations, Mr. Walter!
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Upcoming Saint Agnes School Retreats
Wednesday, February 28th - Junior Retreat at the Cathedral of St. Paul
The Junior Lenten retreat will be led by the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. The retreat will run the length of the school day. Permission forms with more information will go out within the next week or two.
Tuesday, April 17th - Senior Retreat at Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center
The Senior class retreat will be led by Saint Agnes alumnus Fr. Mark Pavlak. The retreat will run the length of the school day. Permission forms with more information will go out closer to the date of the retreat.
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Experience Christendom Summer Program
Saint Agnes School has been given five FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS ($500 value each) for current Juniors to attend the Experience Christendom Summer Program. Christendom College is a Catholic liberal arts college, recommended by the Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.
During this highly acclaimed program, students spend their mornings taking a variety of liberal arts classes (Philosophy, English, History, and Theology), then, after Mass and lunch, students spend their afternoons and evenings enjoying a number of recreational and social events. Activities generally include: canoeing on the Shenandoah River, hike and cookout on Skyline Drive, swing and contra dancing, singing/talking over a bonfire, bowling, participating in a talent show, and attending a debate and an Irish barn dance. Visit their website for more information.
Please contact Mrs. Kemp if you are interested in receiving one of these scholarships. Students must register by March 1.
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RSVP Today for Annual Mother/Son Night Out - Saturday, March 3
This event is for mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, and role models of young men in grades 9-12, and will be held on Saturday, March 3, from 6:30-10:00PM in the UAC Commons. Join us for dinner, photos, and entertainment. Please RSVP by Friday, March 2 to the Main Office at 651-925-8700. Cost is $30 per family and dress is casual. Fathers are asked to assist as greeters and with check-in. Please contact Sherri Johnson with any questions at 952-451-8665 or
skwjohnson@gmail.com.
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Ultimate Lenten Youth Retreat - Saturday, March 10
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to enter more deeply into your Lenten journey with Jesus. This one-day retreat for high school students will feature four talks by Fr. Robert Altier, Catholic Parent OnLine (CPO) Spiritual Director. Lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, small group discussion, Sunday Mass and more will be part of this day! The retreat will be held Saturday, March 10 from 9:30AM-6:30PM at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Crystal, MN. Cost is $10 per person. Register to attend at LentenRetreat.com. Contact Anna Scherber with questions.
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Spanish Department International Travel
The Spanish department is leading a trip to Nicaragua and Costa Rica in June 2019. This service and culture trip will start in Nicaragua, volunteering with Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos at their Nicaraguan home and then join a tour that will take us throughout Costa Rica. This trip is open to all Saint Agnes high school students in graduating classes 2019-2022.
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Current Job Opportunities at Warners' Stellian
Gain valuable experience in a positive work environment with strong values and high standards. Students, consider a job at Warner's Stellian! Contact Mr. Flood or Mrs. Boyle for more details.
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ACT Prep Course at Saint Agnes School: February 27-April 12
The ACT Test is a standardized exam that can determine both admission opportunities for colleges and eligibility for scholarships. So being, Saint Agnes is again offering its annual ACT prep course. The first class will be held on February 27. These classes endeavor to prepare students for the ACT and are timed in such a way that students are able to sign up for the April 14 testing date. The class will meet eleven times. Students will review each of the four mandatory sections of the ACT and, additionally, students will have the opportunity to write an ACT essay. The content of this class will include testing tips, content review, practice ACT sections, and a practice ACT test. A copy of the Real ACT Guide will be provided. Most classes will meet 3-4PM on Tuesday and Thursdays. See attached flyer for details.
Mrs. Eileen Douglass will be teaching the class. She has tutored students in the ACT and taught ACT testing courses for over ten years. Please contact her direct with any questions you might have.
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