St. Teresa Catholic School
October 14, 2026
Pope St. Callistus I
Playfulnes
There is a lot going on behind playfulness. Looking out at another. Engaging with others. Delighting in their delight. Sister Mary Agnes took our fifth graders, whom she teaches, over to look at the demolition process happening just west of the church and convent. The mammoth backhoe goes through building materials almost as if they are not there. Concrete does slow it down a bit--but only a bit. So, the group was there watching him work. Those guys are so good with the bucket on those machines, I think they could comb kids' hair, even with the huge teeth on the bucket. We didn’t try that. But the fellow waved at them, which delighted them. Then he waved at them with the big bucket, resulting in an eruption of laughter, smiles and all-around joy. The playfulness of the excavator added to the blessing of the event. Sometimes the Lord is playful with us, too. Lord help us to see your goodness and delight in your playfulness. You love us and want us to live in the fullness of life. May we find it often, especially when we need it most.
Sister Mary Michael, C.K.
World Mission Sunday
Celebrate World Mission Sunday this weekend! See flyer below for an opportunity to take part in a special Mass at Cathedral this weekend. Also, see the World Mission Sunday website for more information on how you can support the missions!
Chipotle Dine-Out Night tonight!
St. Teresa Thrift Shop and Student Service Hours
Our older students are required and younger students are encouraged to perform acts of service throughout the year. Service hours may be recorded from May 2026–April 2027. The Log may be found on our webpage to print off or your student may request one from the front office. The Service Hour Log sheet includes more information including General Guidelines, Requirements and Due Dates for specific grades.Jr. High Students may sign up for the required shift at the St. Teresa Thrift Shop by clicking on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f49a4ab2fab9-weekend
Donations for the Bazaar Games
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B45A9AB2DA5FBC61-66730832-stteresa
Student of the Month
Congratulations to Amelia Davis, our 8th Grade Student of the Month for October! Amelia is a joyful student with a positive mindset. She is welcoming and inclusive to her classmates, consistently going out of her way to provide a helping hand to others.
A well-rounded student, Amelia is involved in many extra-curricular activities. She loves playing on the St. Teresa girls' volleyball team, singing in Junior High choir and performing in the school band. She is also a reader at daily school Masses.Amelia has volunteered regularly from a young age, primarily with the Great Plains Gaming Project, a nonprofit focused on bringing people together through board games. She helps at events throughout the year and at the annual Great Plains Game Festival, where she has worked in many different areas. A big cat lover, Amelia volunteers at The Cat House, where she helps with cleaning rooms, feeding and socializing the cats. She also volunteers within St. Teresa parish, assisting with serving rolls and coffee at gatherings after weekend Masses.
Outside of school, Amelia enjoys many hobbies. She is an avid reader and loves creative projects, including diamond art, needle crafts and other hands-on activities. She enjoys both board games and video games.
It is an honor to recognize Amelia as our Student of the Month!
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Parents: In the church every Friday at 3:00, join St. Teresa’s Divine Mercy group to offer the Divine Mercy Chaplet for parish and personal intentions. It is completed in 10 minutes and won’t overlap with picking up your children.
Come and rest a moment in God’s mercy!
Come and rest a moment in God’s mercy!
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.
Living Rosary--the Luminous Mysteries
Photos courtesy of Laura Minchow and Monica Garcia.
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.