We finally have the new climbers installed in the back. The kids were all over them! One child said to me, “We are like bees on a hive.”  

I continued the conversation, “Did you try it?”  

He said, “A little bit, it is not as easy as it looks.”  

I agreed and said, “I tried it yesterday.”  

He added, “How did that end?”  

Pretty much all I did was laugh and say, “Just fine.”  

There are two pictures below, one has so many kids on it you can’t see the climber, so the second picture shows the pair, there are two of them parallel to each other. They are far enough apart so you can’t go from one to the other.

Why add climbers?  The swing that took up the same amount of room had an occupancy rating of one. This can handle a couple tons of children. More importantly though, climbers are good for strength development.  A little child has little resistance. They fly all over up, down and all around! As strength increases so does size and resistance. So physiologically, climbers are good for little ones and big kids too. It is a structure that grows with the child and is a lot of fun at the same time. As we watched the children on the climbers, they came and played for quite some time. I was glad to see they did not find it to be a piece that was fun for a quick minute then were done. As Sister Mary Agnes said, “Climbers are perennial.” They always have been popular and always will be. They appeal to the human spirit. We have been planning this piece for about a year. The supply chain and the installer schedule took a while to come together. Thank you, Lord, for the new structure, and for SFA for funding that enables us to grow our playground. Walk the Little Way funds constantly are at work.

Sister Mary Michael, C.K.

Page One will begin meetings in February. Registration forms will be sent out this week. We are in need of a Level III coach. Please contact Jean Timmerman if you are interested. Thank you!

Jean Timmerman:  jean-timmerman@cdolinc.net

See the sign-up below to assist with scoreboard, admissions and concessions at home games!

Dear Clergy, Religious, Employees and Volunteers of Ministries in the Diocese of Lincoln,

It is that time of the year again that we need to mark our calendars for the annual safe environment recertification training through the CMG Connect platform. It is important to stay diligent in our training renewal to ensure safe environments for everyone. The safe environment training recertification must be completed in January 2026, with a deadline of January 31, 2026. 

Per the safe environment policies of the Diocese of Lincoln, the following individuals must complete: (1) the annual safe environment training on CMG Connect; and (2) a background check every five (5) years: Clergy, Religious, Lay Employees and Volunteers whose duties include contact with minors.  If you no longer fall within one of the above four categories please contact jill-zimmer@cdolinc.net to have your CMG Connect profile archived. 

To complete the training beginning January 1, 2026, go to CMGconnect.org and log into your account to complete the 2026 renewal module. 

Thank you for your efforts in providing safe environments for all people within the Diocese of Lincoln. 

Parents of students in 8th Grade … Pius X Catholic High School is hosting its open house for prospective students at 7 pm on Monday, Jan. 12. Students and parents will hear a short presentation about Pius X, then have an opportunity to walk the hallways to learn about the many opportunities in academics, athletics, activities and clubs. Teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators will be available to answer questions. Learn more at https://PiusX.net/openhouse.

Would you like to have a pet gerbil for a weekend? Sign up below to volunteer to care for Linus! Easy care, and I will send a few short instructions when you sign up. God bless!

Parents: Gerbil Care 

Contact Sr. Mary Agnes at sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net with questions.