St. Teresa Catholic School
September 23, 2026
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Getting to know a Saint
I feel like I'm getting to know a new friend. Up until this year, I knew very little about Archbishop Fulton Sheen. I knew a basic storyline, and some of the things he promoted, and the miracle that moved his cause forward, but each day I'm learning more and more. One of the ways that "soon to be beatified" Fulton Sheen has impacted our religious community is that he was good friends with our founder, Bishop Flavin. These pictures are from Bishop Flavin's episcopal ordination, where Archbishop Sheen preached the homily. Both bishops had a great missionary spirit and a strong devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Archbishop Sheen promoted the World Mission Rosary, as a way to pray for the spread of the reign of Christ on all the continents of the world. Our promotion of the Missionary Childhood Association at each First Friday collection was something we inherited from our founder as well. On his ordination day, Archbishop Sheen made a commitment to pray a daily holy hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Bishop Flavin also spent hours before the Eucharist and passed this devotion to the Eucharist on to our Sisters.
Today we embarked on our own missionary journey, a pilgrimage to St. Louis for Fulton Sheen's beatification. My prayer for our students is that each one will encounter Jesus in a particular way and receive a sense of the mission to which He is calling them. Also, I pray they have a beautiful experience of the Church in her variety and unity.
Today we embarked on our own missionary journey, a pilgrimage to St. Louis for Fulton Sheen's beatification. My prayer for our students is that each one will encounter Jesus in a particular way and receive a sense of the mission to which He is calling them. Also, I pray they have a beautiful experience of the Church in her variety and unity.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
St. Therese Feast Day
Highlights of the day will include:*8:15 Mass with Bishop Conley
*Opportunity to dress as one of the following: Zelie or Louis Martin (St. Therese's parents) or St. Therese as a Carmelite Sister
*Adoration and St. Therese activities throughout the day
*Special treat from the SFA
*2:30 p.m. Eucharistic Procession
Dressing as St. Teresa on her Feast Day
Your daughter is invited to dress as St. Teresa! Our St. Teresa Parish Feast Day Mass is Thursday, October 1st at 8:15 a.m., celebrated by Bishop Conley. Girls of the parish in K-5th grade are invited to dress as St. Teresa for this special celebration. To ensure room in the pews, please text or e-mail Britt Echtenkamp if your daughter(s) will be participating. email: britt.echtenkamp@gmail.com or cell: 512-777-9649. Girls will need to arrive in Kaczmarek Hall by 7:45 a.m. We will take a group picture AFTER Mass. They will be a part of the opening procession and will sit as a group in the front pews during Mass. Mothers are also needed as parent volunteers to assist with the procession and costumes before Mass. Please contact Britt if you are able to help. Thank you!Here are some links for suggestions of how to make a costume:
1. How to Make a Nun Costume (catholicicing.com)2. Sewing Easy All Saints Day Costumes – Mercy for Marthas
If you have a costume to loan or donate, please bring them to the school office.
Little Flowers
Little Flowers is an extra-curricular program for girls in 1st - 5th grades. Girls meet monthly after school to learn about virtues and saints. St. Teresa's has active groups in most grades. Please contact Jean Timmerman for more information. Jean-timmerman@cdolinc.net.Pius X Homecoming Tailgate
All elementary and junior high students and their families are invited to join us for our Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 2. The meal is offered as a free-will donation and will feature hot dogs, chicken fingers, hamburger sliders, chips, cookies, and bottled drinks while supplies last. Following dinner, stay for the Homecoming football game, which kicks off at 7 pm. Halftime will feature performances by the Pius X Dance Team, Marching Band and Color Guard, along with the introduction and crowning of Homecoming Royalty. This is a wonderful opportunity for younger students and their families to experience the Pius X community, connect with current students and staff, and enjoy a fun-filled Homecoming tradition.Piano Available
We have a century-old Price & Teeple quarter-sawn piano that has been in our family for over 100 years. It has some wear and needs to be tuned, but otherwise is in good condition. I saw a restored version of the same piano on the internet for sale for $27,000! I just want a good school or family to get some use out of it.If you know of any school or family that might be interested, please have them contact me. Thanks for spreading the word!
Dennis Drudik
402-430-3163
Fleece and Sweatshirt Orders
It's that time of year again! Time to place your fleece and sweatshirt orders! The store is currently open and will remain open until September 23.Orders take about two weeks to complete after the store closes!
Please check the store for size guides when ordering.
Also please consider donating your fleece or sweatshirts that no longer fit.
And remember to label your new items with your family name.
Props for Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 16th will be our Christmas Concert, featuring Kindergarten – 4th graders AND our 4th – 8th string orchestra students. You will get to experience a Christmas Eve in late 1800s Germany, with a few surprises.I am collecting props we need for the concert, and am hoping you may be able to lend me some items you have at home. The props list is here. Simply type your name next to any items you can loan us. If you send it labeled, it will be returned to you. Props can be sent to school starting now through October 15. The sooner the better!
Secondly know that you will NOT need to provide a costume for your child. For curious minds, attire will likely be navy school pants with a solid color polo/button down top for boys; girls will also be in solid colors (skirts, dresses, top w/nice pants, etc.). Please don’t stress about this. I can help you get what you need when it gets closer.
Thank you for supporting our music program and for sending some props my way. I am grateful!
-Mrs. Terri Schilmoeller
CK Sisters Outdoor Fall Workday
Saturday, October 17, 1:30-4:30 pm
We will be planting shrubs, cleaning up our vegetable garden and cutting trees. Helpful items to bring include shovels, work gloves, wheelbarrows, pickups and chainsaws. Children are also welcome – and can use this for service hours! 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 are also welcome.
Piano Lab
Brown Scapulars
Nature Studies
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.