St. Teresa Catholic School
April 9, 2025
The Wrong Tree
Faithful Cross, above all other, one and only noble Tree! None in foliage, none in blossom, none in fruit thy peers may be; sweetest wood and sweetest iron! Sweetest weight is hung on thee!
It recently came to our attention that in the 2026-2027 school year, Lincoln Public Schools have chosen to have school in session on Good Friday, so that they can take a different Friday off of school, in honor of Arbor Day. As we were talking about this among the Sisters, Sister Teresa Marie quipped, "They've got the wrong tree!" How true this is!
I’m not suggesting we cut down trees without cause, nor am I suggesting we begin to excessively waste paper. I find trees are very beautiful, and green is my favorite color because of the greenery of trees and other plants in nature. However, we can go to a bit of an extreme—especially if we’re losing sight of the Tree that is the cause of our salvation.
How easily we can slip into idol worship! We might not have to cut down a tree that is being worshipped like an idol as St. Boniface did, but are there other things/people/areas of our life that can become idols?
What is the remedy for this tendency to place our trust in things or people other than God? Just as in the Old Testament the Israelites gazed upon the bronze serpent lifted up in the desert as a remedy for the deadly bites, we can gaze upon the True Cross as a remedy for sin.
In these last few days of Lent, may we make a renewed commitment to contemplate the Cross, and our Savior who hangs there out of love for each one of us.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 10
- Confirmation retreat day
Friday, April 11
- 1 p.m. Dismissal, faculty meeting
Saturday, April 12
- Confirmation 10:30 a.m.
Monday, April 14
- 7th/8th grade confessions
Tuesday, April 15
- Band Concert 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16
- Living Stations 2:30 p.m.
Student of the Month
Maura Fitzpatrick has been chosen as the 8th grade Student of the Month for the month of April. Maura is a very involved student demonstrating her responsible and organized nature both in her school work and outside of class. She always has a positive attitude about school and her work, and radiates that joy to others.
At St. Teresa School Maura is a part of many activities including junior high choir, reading at daily Mass, playing organ at Mass, and performing in the school band and strings program. She has loved being able to represent St. Teresa Jayhawks in Junior High sports and competitions, representing them in Cross Country, Chess Club, Volleyball, Basketball, and currently in Track. She also competes on a club volleyball team.
Outside of school Maura spends her time volunteering at the St. Teresa Thrift Store and at the Knights of Columbus fish fries. She loves being a part of the community as she also babysits for various families in the neighborhood and helps out raking, shoveling snow, or assisting in any way she can.
Maura has great work ethic and is truly dedicated in all her endeavors. She creates strong relationships with her friends and her teachers. She is a real Jayhawk and truly deserves this Student of the Month recognition!
Lenten Food Drive
Thank you for participating in Student Council’s Lenten food drive for Matt Talbot. We collected 603 items for those in need for a total of 292.8 pounds. This provides 195 meals! May God bless you for your generosity!
Walk the Little Way
Thank you to all for the outpouring of generosity for Walk the Little Way. Due to the rain, we had our "walk" over to the church to pray the rosary and then gathered in the gym for refreshments. The donations are still coming in, and we're over $51,000!
Thank you and God bless,
Walk the Little Way Committee
Uniform Sale
Our new supplier, Educational Outfitters is having a 20% off and FREE SHIPPING in April. See flyer for details and the link below to order.
Other Uniform Information
In addition to our new vendor, we also have:
*Used uniforms in a uniform closet. Many pairs of shorts, some skirts and a few jumpers.
*Several NEW Dennis uniforms in the office for sale. $50 for new Dennis jumper. We have these sizes available: Size 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 12.
Youth Thunderbolts
Please join us for another Thunderbolts Youth Basketball Assoc. Event – HOLY HOOPS on Sunday, April 13th at Pius X High School. It will be an afternoon of basketball, faith, fellowship, and fun. It’s a great opportunity to continue to develop your basketball skills. There will also be team competitions. 3rd-5th grade boys from 2:00-3:30 & 6th-8th grade boys from 4:00-6:00. The cost is $10 to attend. Please register by April 9th by e-mailing your son’s name and grade to boltsyouthhoops@gmail.com.
Carlo Acutis Film
Showing on April 27 (4 p.m.), April 28 (7 p.m.), April 29 (7 p.m.) at the Marcus Grand Theater
Purchase tickets at: https://carloacutisfilm.com/
CSS Sustainability Open House
-Coloring contest
-Insect viewing and nature exhibits
-Local food trucks
-CSS Community Garden tour
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CK Sisters Outdoor Spring Workday
Sat., May 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m. We will be planting our vegetable garden, cleaning up flower beds, mulching and cutting trees. Helpful items to bring include wheelbarrows, shovels, gloves, pruning/lopping shears, hoes, pickups and chainsaws. Children are also welcome! Mark your calendars now and contact Sister Mary Angela at sr.mary-angela@cdolinc.net if you would like to come and help. Please also print and complete a liability form (one per adult; children added to adult form.) Villa Regina Motherhouse, 4100 SW 56th St., about 2 miles west and south of Pioneers Park. (Walk-ins also welcome.)
Gerbil Care
We have 2 gerbils in the office (Linus and Cletus)! If you would like to help care for them over the weekends, please see sign-up below!
Contact Sister Mary Agnes with questions: sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net
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.