St. Teresa Catholic School
October 29, 2025
Disguises
The other day, Sister Mary Michael unveiled our latest new artwork at school, a print of Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam." She described it as "the most important half an inch in history," referring to the tiny space between God the Father and Adam's fingers. She had fun with the "art reveal," drawing out the anticipation until we saw what was under the blanket.
This time of year, you see costumes and disguises all over the place. Sometimes they are fun, such as dressing up for Halloween or All Saints Day, or unveiling a new work of art. However, as with so many things, disguises can be sinister. As St. Paul writes, "for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light." (2 Cor. 11:14)
Our world can be very confusing at times, and the Enemy does not always want to make himself known. One of the ways I see this often is in modern-day movies and books, where the villain becomes the hero. When I come across this, there is an intellectual dissonance that occurs inside. Something just doesn't seem right, and confusion enters in. I won't mention any specific examples right now, but perhaps you are thinking of some as you read this.
Wouldn't it be great to have a tool to use to help us to discern good from evil? Thankfully, St. Ignatius has given us two sets of rules for discernment!
Over the years I have found these tools to be very helpful in growing in awareness, discovering the presence of the Enemy, and taking action against him!
They teach us things like how the Good Spirit works, how the Enemy works, and how to respond differently towards each of them.
May each of us grow in our discernment, in order to unveil the Enemy who is disguising himself and let the light break through!
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 31: Parade of Saints 2 p.m.; All Saints Day Parties
- Saturday, November 1: All Saints Day
- Sunday, November 2: All Souls Day
- Monday, November 3: 7th/8th grade confessions, Home Boys Basketball games, 6, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5: Benediction 3:05; Leadership Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.; Chipotle Dine-out Night
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Candy Tithing
Practice the concept of Tithing--donating 10%--with your Halloween candy! Bring your tithed candy to the school office between November 3-7. The candy will be donated to a charitable organization.
Trick or Treaters
Trick-or-Treaters are welcome to stop at the convent or rectory on Halloween, Friday, October 31 between 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Bazaar Game Volunteers
Hello, Families!
Our Parish Bazaar is coming up on Sunday, November 9th, from 11am-3pm! 🎉 It's a fun day with food, games, raffles, and more.
We need your help! We're looking for parents and older students to volunteer and run the games. Your support is key to making this event a success!
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4EAEAD2FA1F85-59732975-2025
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4EAEAD2FA1F85-59732975-2025
Also, a huge thank you to everyone who has donated items for Bottle Mania, Spin to Win, and Deal or No Deal! 🥤 We still need more donations, though! If you can, please drop off bottled items at the office.
Questions? Contact Nikki Suesz at 📞402-840-8516 or 📧nikkisuesz@yahoo.com.
Let’s make this Bazaar the best one yet!
Thank you,
Nikki Suesz, Bazaar Games Coordinator
Boys Basketball Home Game Help
Sign up to help run the clock/scoreboard, help with concessions, or do admissions! Thank you for your help!
Buy Chipotle Scrip from the school office!
Fall Bazaar Silent Auction
We have an exciting new format for the Silent Auction! It will be a hybrid, in person and online bidding event this year. All items will be viewable online and in person, but a large portion of the items will only be available for bidding online. Once you register you will see which items will be available in person and which are online only.
The platform we are using is Give Butter, the same online program that Walk the Little Way uses for the school spring fundraiser. Registering is easy, you can click the link below and follow the prompts or scan the QR code and it will also take you to the registration page. You can register as a bidder, and bidding will open Sunday, November 2!
The online portion will close at 2 pm on November 9 and the items that are available for in person bidding will close at 2:30 pm on November 9. Payment for online items will be with the form of payment you choose to link when you register, and the in-person items will be cash or check only.
https://givebutter.com/c/svaXIa
Baskets of the Week!
First Communion Baskets: one for girls and one for boys. These would be a beautiful gift for a child or grandchild receiving their sacraments this year!
The boy’s basket includes a beautiful crucifix, a First Communion tie from Catholic All Year, Anthony DeStefano’s Bread and Wine and Saints Divine, a lanyard and Saint croc charms and keychains from Tiny Saints, a rosary, cards and stickers, and The Real Presence from Ascension Press.
The girl’s basket includes a beautiful crucifix, a First Communion veil and lace gloves from Catholic All Year, Anthony DeStefano’s Bread and Wine and Saints Divine, a print of Mother Teresa, a rosary, cards and stickers, a gold cross necklace and a beautiful rosary.
The final basket we will be featuring is Bourbon and Cigars with Fr. Kipper. This basket includes bourbon donated by Moran’s Liquorworks, a jug of Steeple Ridge Bourbon Whisky, Hand Selected Single Barrel from Lonely Oak Distillery out of Iowa along with 2 choice Cigars + $20 gift card to Jake's business downtown all donated by Jake’s Cigars. There is also a rosary donated by Rugged Rosaries and a t-shirt with a GK Chesterton quote donated by Hardcore Catholic Tees. There is a decanter and glasses that are included as well! Get a group of friends together and bid generously on this extra awesome package!!
Calendar Change!
The Bishop's Day Off will be on Friday, May 1st--No school that day!
Thunderbolt Wrestling Club
Looking for a sport that builds strength, discipline, and faith?
Join Thunderbolt Wrestling Club — a supportive, family-centered team where boys and girls grow on and off the mat.
When: Preseason practices start November 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
Who: Boys and girls will have separate practices
Who: Boys and girls will have separate practices
Where: Pius X High School Wrestling Room
Cost: Preseason registration fee: $40
All experience levels welcome!
Gerbils for the Weekend
Would you like to have pet gerbils for a weekend? Sign up below to volunteer to care for Linus and Cletus! Easy care, and I will send a few short instructions when you sign up. God bless!
Sr. Mary Agnes (sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net)
Recess in the Fall
Chess Club
Thank you to Gene and Rose Ruhl, who donated over 200 pumpkins to our school, and to the students who helped to unload them!
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.