St. Teresa Catholic School
March 20, 2024
5th Wednesday of Lent
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Are there any Frog and Toad fans out there? One of their funny stories involves Frog and Toad trying not to eat cookies. At first, they try to hide them or put them somewhere out of reach. They really only find success when Frog finally takes the cookies outside and lets the birds eat them up. He satisfactorily declares, "We have lots and lots of will power!" (After which, Toad declares he is going home to bake a cake.)
When I don't have something right in front of me, I can easily forget it. This can be a good thing. Take, for example, candy and sweets during Lent. If they're not around, I have no problem giving them up. The tricky part is when they are around me. Then, something I wouldn't have even given thought to before is suddenly drawing my mind or heart!
Let's take a different slant on the phrase, "out of sight, out of mind." Does it ever affect us negatively? For example, if I do not have Jesus in sight, do I more easily forget Him? If I am not reading spiritually uplifting books or articles, does my intellect grow dulled, or drawn to more passing things? Or if I neglect to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, does my heart grow lukewarm toward Him?
Perhaps, in order to keep our minds and hearts on the things of Heaven, we need to keep Jesus IN sight and IN mind. In this final week of Lent, may He be in our sight, in our mind, and in our heart.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
March 21: Outdoor Club 3:30-4:30
March 22: 2:45 Stations of the Cross; 3rd/4th grade confessions
March 25: 6th grade field trip
March 26: Food market after school
March 27: 3-5 a.m. field trip; Living Stations 2:30 p.m.
March 28: Holy Thursday; No School
March 29: Good Friday; No School
March 31: Easter Sunday
April 1-2: No School
Summer Music Opportunities
See the flyer below!
Chrism Mass with the CK's (For 5th grade and up)
Good Shepherd Scholarship
The St. Teresa school deadline was March 15th. If you have not completed your application, please contact the school office. The Diocesan deadline is March 31st, but there will not be anyone in the office to assist after March 28th, due to Easter Break. See link below under Enrollment.
Pius players proudly presents Children of Eden
This family friendly show tells the story of Adam & Eve and the family of Noah, and explores humanity’s relationship with God the Father. What better way to prepare for Holy Week than to meditate with us on the beginning of our salvation history?
March 21, 22, 23 at 7:00 p.m.
March 23 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets here:
Come support this incredible production!
Save the Date--Eucharistic Revival
The Eucharistic Procession that is travelling across the United States will be in Lincoln at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ on June 20, with all-night adoration until Mass on June 21.
Now Hiring for the 24-25 School Year
*Director of After School Care program
Interested parties, please contact the school office for more information or to set up an interview.
Enroll for the 24-25 School Year Today!
2 steps to enrolling for the coming school year:
- Enroll on Powerschool: https://www.cdolinc.net/enrollment
- Apply for the Good Shepherd Scholarship: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (goodshepherdscholarship.com)
Educator of the Year
Do you have a teacher or staff member of St. Teresa School that you would like to nominate? See the link below! Deadline is Friday, March 22nd.
Surveys
Thank you to those who have responded to our surveys so far! If you haven't responded yet, please take two minutes to complete the following surveys.
This survey seeks input from families as to whether the sacrament receptions are beneficial or not. Funding the receptions is not the issue; we struggle to find volunteers to help coordinate and host them. Before we start brainstorming ways to continue having them, we want to make sure our school families want to have them.
This next survey helps us know how satisfied you are with our school.
2nd graders' soil presentation
Junior High at Art
St. Teresa School Mission Statement
St. Teresa Catholic School, in partnership with parents, provides an education faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We nurture students’ natural sense of wonder and guide them to know and love truth, beauty, and goodness, and to live as virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ with their hearts set on true and lasting joy.