Rev. Vincent L. Parsons Pastor

Rev. Michael E. Wetovick Associate Pastor

Rev. Mr. Daniel Gilbert Deacon

Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J. Pastoral Minister

Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am (October - May)

Sat. 6pm; 8:00 & 10:00 am (June - September)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday 7 am  

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to evening Mass or by appointment (632-2541)

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call the Parish Office Pre-Baptism Class is held quarterly-

Next session: May 1

Sacrament of Matrimony:

Please call the Parish Office for appointment. (4 months marriage

preparation required.)

Sacrament of the Sick: Call 632-2541 ext. 2 anytime

to reach a priest

2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361 (308)632-2541 Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363-0349 Fax: 308-632-2146 Website: www.st-agnes-church.com

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am - Noon & 1pm - 4pm

St. Agnes Catholic Church February 28, 2016

Third Sunday of

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Third Sunday of Lent S a i n t A g n e s

C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

Today’s Readings Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15

Psalm 103 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke 13:1-9

Parish Administration (308) 632-2541 / (308) 632-2146 (fax)

www.st-agnes-church.com

Pastor Rev. Vincent L. Parsons (ext. 2)

pastor@st-agnes-church.com

Associate Pastor Fr. Mike Wetovick 623-1745

Pastoral Minister Sr. Vera Meis (ext. 4)

srvera@st-agnes-church.com Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Terri Calvert (ext.5) dre@st-agnes-church.com Church Office Manager

Mrs. Danni Koeteman (ext. 3) office@st-agnes-church.com

Head Teacher Mrs. Julie Brown (632-6918)

office@stagnesonline.org School Office Manager

Mrs. Margie Dishong (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org

St Agnes School Foundation Alyssa Harvey, director (632-6918 x2)

aharvey@stagnesonline.org

ALMSGIVING

The act of giving to the poor in the

most ancient tradition of the Church,

is an expression of penance, a form

of piety, a witness of fraternal

charity and an expression of Lenten

conversion. Therefore, all Catholics

are urged to support generously the

charitable works of the Church,

including the poor and the

vulnerable through Catholic

Charities, education of seminarians

and children in Catholic schools, and

local parish social service ministries.

People are also encouraged to assist

the sick, the aged, the needy and the

imprisoned in other ways. Fasting

and abstinence together with works

of charity help

Catholics live in

solidarity with

the crucified

Christ reflected

in the image of

our brothers

and sisters who

suffer.

The community of St. Agnes

does so much in the way of giving to

others. We have a monthly

collection to help our neighbors in

need through Valley Christian

Neighbors in Need; our monthly

support of our sister parishes in Haiti

and in Uganda…and throughout the

year various charitable acts. But

what do we do personally for

another? It might be worth your

consideration during this holy

season.

May God Bless you in your

efforts during this Lenten Season.

Mon^[y, F_\ru[ry 29, 2016 ╬ Daily Mass (7:00am) Mass Intention: Cashmere Apperson

╬ Communal Rosary (4:45pm)

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:05pm)

Tu_s^[y, M[r]h 1, 2016 ╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)

Intention: †Nancy Campbell & Family

by Mert & Evelyn Davis

╬Tues Morning Discussion Group

(8-9:30am) Garden Room

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)

╬ RCIA meets (7pm) Garden Room

W_^n_s^[y, M[r]h 2, 2016 ╬ Daily Mass (8:15 am)

Intention: †Frances Spangler &

†Bert Noffke by Jan & Chuck Irwin

Thurs^[y, M[r]h 3, 2016 ╬ Mass at Residency (10:00am)

Fri^[y, M[r]h 4, 2016 ╬ Stations of the Cross (5:15pm)

╬ Daily Mass (5:45pm)

Mass Intention: †Alvera Jenkins

by Family

S[tur^[y, M[r]h 5, 2016 ╬ Weekend Mass (4:00 pm)

Mass Intention: For the Parish

Sun^[y, M[r]h 6, 2016 ╬ Weekend Mass (8:00 am)

Mass Intention: †Larry Meis

by Paul & Nellene Mailander

╬ Weekend Mass (10:30 am)

Mass Intention: Diane Eickhoff

by Jerry & Eileen Young

U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

Sunday Collections & ATW Giving

February 21, 2016 Actual $5143.59 ATW $4295.00 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $438.59

February Totals

Actual $18858.34 ATW $9681.50 Budget $27000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $1539.84

Virginia Ferguson Memorial: To School Foundation: $695.00; Church: $1740.00 Valley Catholic Radio has something

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ate your financial and prayerful help.

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Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15- 16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

This Week’s Readings

DivorceCare Initial meeting this Thursday

DivorceCare begins this Thursday, March 3rd at St. Agnes in the Garden Room. This nondenominational support group for the separated and divorced features thirteen videos with top experts on divorce, recovery and real-life case studies. The 7 week program helps people face challenges and to move toward rebuilding their lives. There will be an 8th week presented by Fr. Vince Parsons on Annulment. For more info & registration go to St. Agnes website at www.st-agnes-church.com or call Jacque Neu (308-631-3011).

Daily Mass Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:00am

Wednesdays, 8:15am Fridays, 5:45pm

Communal Reconciliation St. Agnes Church: Mar 20 - 3pm Christ the King: March 20, 6pm

St. Theresa’s Mitchell: March 16, 7pm

Individual Reconciliation March 21, noon & 6pm

No reconciliation Sat., Mar 26th

Stations of the Cross Every Friday, 5:15 pm

Communal Rosary Mondays, 4:45pm

Fish Fry Friday, March 11

5:30 - 7:30pm, School Gym

Soup Supper Friday, March 4 & 18

following 5:45pm Mass Garden Room

Holy Week Schedule March 24, Holy Thursday, 7pm March 25, Good Friday, noon

March 26, Holy Saturday, 8pm March 27, Easter Sunday

8:00 & 10:30am

2016 Lent/Holy Week Schedule

Young At Heart luncheon Tuesday, March 8th

12 noon - Garden Room - Celebrating St. Patrick’s day -

Irish sing-along with John Marshall Please bring salad or dessert

Meat provided

Penny Carnival Nearing March 6, 2016!

St. Agnes School is asking for dona-tions of brownies and cakes for the Penny Carnival on March 6, 2016. These can be brought the morning of the Carnival or call Stephanie Lewis (641-5356) to make arrangements. These items as well as cash donations are welcome. Also, we are asking St. Agnes parents of former students to help in the kitchen making tacos. Please call Stephanie.

Bulletin Deadlines: We kindly ask that bulletin articles for Sunday, March 6th be submitted by noon on Monday February 29. Please email: office@st-agnes-church.com Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Hola Ladies! It’s time for a Mexican Fiesta and we want you to join us!

All women of the parish are invited to the Church Garden Room for Mexican Food & Fun! Thursday, March 10, 6pm We plan to see you then!

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Holy Rosary Audio is the world’s first Rosary with com-plete audio for iPhone and Ipod touch. The graceful touch screen interface design will bring you a fabulous praying atmosphere on the go. It encourages you to listen and read the Words of God wherever you go. Features: Complete Rosary with text and audio, complete Divine Mercy with text, mysteries for each day of the week, background pictures fitting the mystery that is being prayed, graceful interface design, five different animation themes, five different background music, support selecting by day, default as today, easy ad fast jump to any Rosary bead posi-tion. The cost of the app is $0.99.

There’s an app

for that!

Graduating? 2016 area grads are invited to apply for a Knights of Columbus scholarship before April 15, 2016. Four $500 scholarships are available. For more info, contact Deacon Dan (672-9138) or stop by the parish office for an app.

TEC is coming to Gering! A Teens En-counter Christ weekend will be held April 2-4 2016. TEC is an intergenera-tional 3 day retreat for High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. For an inspiring opportunity to grow in your relationship with Christ and build lasting Christian friendships, TEC is the place to be! To register: youthgididiocese.weebly.com. Registration deadline is March 25th.

Holy Week Choir Meets Sundays at 5:00pm New Voices Welcome!

Lenten Soup Super

This Friday (March 4) following the 5:45pm Mass

in the Garden Room Please bring a pot of soup or a

loaf of bread to share

James Smith & Jaycee Smith Feb. 14 2016

R _ ] _ n t B [ p t i s m s

William Everett Adams Feb. 14, 2016

Emilie Grace Dunne Feb. 14, 2016

Volunteer Your Time to Change a Child’s Life

Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives. To find out more contact Andrea Rein at: CASA of Scotts Bluff County, 672-2922 www.casaofscbcounty.com or Email director@casaofscbcounty.com

Are you interested in becoming more involved with the church? Altar Society is a perfect way to get involved and meet other parish members too! The Altar Society serves the parish community in a variety of ways. Traditionally, all women of the parish belong to this organization. This special organization is for all women of our parish, no matter age, occupation, gifts or time one has available. We encourage all women of the parish to sign up for at least one committee of Altar Society. Please provide both your email address and phone number to better organize committees. For more info, please join us for our first biannual meeting on March 10 at 6pm in the Garden room for a Mexican Fiesta!

Altar Society Committees include: -Reception Committee: This committee is responsible for planning and hosting 4

church receptions including RCIA, confirmation, first communion, and senior breakfast. Ideally this committee needs at least 20 members to adequately provide for each reception. This year we will also host the reception for Matt Nash’s ordination on June 17!

-Socials Committee: Altar Society will host just 2 yearly meetings, or “socials;” one

spring and one fall social. This committee is responsible for planning and hosting these socials. Our first social is March 10 with a Mexican Fiesta theme.

-Soup Supper Committee: Altar Society will host 3 Lenten soup suppers this year

following Stations of the Cross. This committee is responsible for organizing these suppers, including providing soup and bread to serve.

-Fall Dinner Committee: Fall Dinner is the biggest yearly event for the Altar Society.

All members of Altar Society are encouraged to help with this event, but this committee specifically is responsible for the organization of this great event.

-Funeral Committee: This committee hosts funeral dinners for families. Altar Society is a very vital part of St. Agnes. Obviously, the more members

each committee has, the less time and responsibility each individual member will need to provide. Again, all women of our parish are encouraged to sign up for at least one Altar Society committee. Thank you for your time and dedication to St. Agnes! 

Wo m e n ’ s N e w s

Name______________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________ Committee I’ll help on:_______________________________________ Additional Comments:

March 2016 Ministers

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Saturday 4pm: Ciborium - Linda Elley Chalice - Jeff West; Ann Anderson, Susan Flohr, Patsy Juedes-Fulk, Alice Nye, Deacon Dan Gilbert Sunday 8am: Ciborium - Jordan Colwell Chalice - Michael Calvert; Marjorie Benzel, Nancy Kerr, Nick Reyes, Robert Muldoon, Deacon Dan Sunday 10:30am: Ciborium - Scott Corr Chalice - Joe Lissolo; Greg Goerke, Roger Holsinger, Ifeanyi Okpalaejesi, Michael Schaff, Deacon Dan

LECTORS March 5, 4pm Pat Sulú March 6, 8am Margaret Rood 10:30am Jacque Neu Mar 12 4pm Sr. Vera Meis Mar 13, 8am David Nash 10:30am Chuck Schwartz

GREETERS Saturday 4pm: Brooke Talkington (E) Dale & Veronica VonLintel (N) Don & Jean Christensen (S) Sunday 8am: Mary Skiles (E) Gene & Mary Schwarzkopf (N) Lyle Downs (S) 10:30am: Rodney & Delores Brooks (E) Mike & Robin Hayhurst (N) Tom & Mary Thompson (S)

USHERS Saturday, 4pm: Danny Guzman, Captain; Brian Fulk, Marvin Anderson, Mike Svitak Sunday, 8am: Troy Herman, Captain; Tom Braddock, Pete Brown, William Carr 10:30am: Don Weddell, Captain; David Schaff, Gale McGrew, Jerry Arnold

SACRISTANS Saturday 4pm: Ann Anderson Sunday 8am: Marjorie Benzel Sunday 10:30am: Robert & Sarah Quijas

SERVERS Mar 5, 4pm Osiris Saucedo, Harrison Wills Mar 6, 8am Matt Hafner, Emma Herman 10:30am Jessica & Aaron Schaff Mar 12, 4pm Adryana Rodriquez, Ethan Gion Mar 13, 8am Noah & Abrahm Hafner 10:30am Izayah Pelster Jesse Claire McCaslin

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Grade School (pre-school—5th grades) Formation Sessions are held on Sundays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the school building. February Sunday Schedule: 28th March Sunday Schedule 6th - No formation sessions, 13th,

20th, 27th - No formation sessions Middle School Formation Sessions (grades 6th-8th) meet from 7-8:15 p.m. in the school building. March Wednesday Schedule 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd - No

formation sessions, 30th High School (CYM) Formation Sessions will be held form 7-8:30 p.m. in leaders homes. March Wednesday Schedule 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd - No

formation sessions, 30th 11th Grade CYM Schedule: March Wednesday Schedule 2nd - Confirmation 9th - CYM 16th - Confirmation 23rd - No formation session 30th - CYM

Operation Rice Bowl

This Lent, our Sunday grade school and Wednesday Middle School children will be joining millions of Catholics across the country by participating in CRS’ Operation Rice Bowl. We distributed Rice Bowl Packets at the formation sessions during the first week of Lent so we can join in this simple yet powerful Lenten practice. Cathol ic Rel ief Services Operation Rice Bowl invites us to pray with our families and faith communities, fast in solidarity with those who are hungry, learn about our brother and sisters around the world, and give sacrificial contribution to help those in need. The first pillar of Lent is Prayer. We pray to ask God for guidance on how to live our lives. In our prayer, we also thank him for the gifts he has given us, and we pray for those who have less than we do. During Lent, we can make an extra effort to pray each day.

Visit www.crs.org for additional recourses to use at home.

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families Third Sunday of Lent Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

On the Way to Mass: Do you lever wonder where God is when you are having a bad day? Do you think he is with you? On the Way Home From Mass: Do our sins bring about negative consequences? Does that mean God is punishing us for them? Living the Word: Gather in your sacred space with slips of paper, pencils, and a calendar. Talk about the repentance Jesus desires: first, to look i n to ou r hearts to see where we fall s h o r t o f G o d ’ s

commandment to love God completely, love our neighbor, and love ourselves; and then to make a commitment to change. Each person can write privately one way they will repent during Lent. For all who are old enough, plan a date to receive the forgiveness and grace offered in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2015-2016

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!!!!!Attention middle school, sophomores, juniors, seniors and first year graduates!!!!! Come join 30-50 other young people and staff members in beautiful Western Nebraska for five days of fun and Christian community building. From Sunday evening to Friday noon, you will enjoy an informal atmosphere, where you have the opportunity to get to know more about yourself, others and God. Find out how rewarding it can be to play, pray and work together as a faith community. Past participants report life-long positive benefits! Here is the 2015 schedule. Choose a week, register, and we’ll see you there!

Higher Ground Schedule Ft. Robinson State Park, Crawford

May 29-June 3, 2016

June 5-10, 2016 June 12-17, 2016

Higher Ground II

Camp Norwesca, Chadron

May 29-June 3, 2016 June 5-10, 2016

Higher Ground College

Nebraska State 4-H Camp, Halsey

May 23-28, 2016

Higher Ground Middle School Camp Norwesca, Chadron

June 12-17, 2016 June 26-30, 2016

To register go to

youthgidiocese.weeblycom

Thoughtful Moments: St. Josephine Bahkita

St. Josephine Bahkita was a young girl in Darfur, Sudan when she was captured and sold into slavery. Despite serving under cruel masters for many years, she remained sweet and kind. Eventually, the Michielis, who treated her very kindly, bought her. They introduced her to the Canossian Sisters of Charity, which she joined in 1893. She spent the rest of her time there as a cook and sacristan. She also helped to prepare young sisters for

missionary work in Africa. Holiness is simple Pope Francis says holiness is simple. “Like happiness, holiness is always tied to little gestures. These little gestures are those we learn at home, in the family; they get lost amid all the other things we do, yet they do make each day different.” “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward” (Mark 9:41).

Partners in Faith—February 2016

Lenten Opportunities at St. Agnes for the Whole Family!

Daily Mass - Mon & Tue, 7am - Wed at 8:15 am - Fri at 5:45 pm Stations of the Cross - Every Friday, 5:15pm Communal Rosary -Mondays, 4:45 pm

TEC is coming to Gering……..A Teens Encounter Christ weekend will be held April 2-4 2016 in Gering Nebraska. T E C i s a n intergenerational 3 day retreat for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in High School. For an inspiring opportunity to g r o w i n y o u r relationship with Christ and build lasting Christian friendships, TEC is the place to be! To register go to youthgidiocese.weebly.com. registration deadline is March 25th.

Save the Date!

June 5th-9th-Junior High/High School

June 6th-10th - Grades 1st-6th

Registration will begin in May

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February 28, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 All School Mass @ 8:15 AM

3rd - 5th Reconciliation following Mass

Friday, March 4th, 2016 Meditation @ 8:15 AM - Church

Sunday, March 6th, 2016

PENNY CARNIVAL 11:30 - 3:00 PM

Please note the following days St. Agnes School will not be in session: Friday, March 11 - Teacher Work Day Friday, March 18-Conference Comp Day Easter Break - March 24, 25 & 28th

UPCOMING EVENTS

As the temperatures soared into the 70’s during the week of Feb. 15-19, the students began to have spring fever. Many enjoyed wearing shorts and most went without coats. We even enjoyed an outside PE class! Has spring sprung early this year?

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School...

Hot Lunch Menu for February 29th - March 4th

The 2016-17 registration papers went home with students on Friday, February 12th. We asked for them to be returned by February 19th. If you have yet to return yours, please take time to fill it out and return it to the classroom or office. This helps us to plan for textbook ordering and also allows us to know of available space for possible new students. As our school continues to grow, it is important that we keep close tabs on our numbers as we continue to inch closer to capacity.

St. Agnes students will enjoy celebrating a favorite author, Dr. Suess, during the week of Feb. 29-March 4th. A number of fun activities are planned including:

Monday (29th) – Featured Book: One Fish Two Fish – students wear Red / Blue Tuesday(1st) – Featured Book: Oh the Places You’ll Go – Students dress in future occupation Wednesday (2nd) – Featured Book: Horton Hears a Who – Students perform random acts of kindness Thursday (3rd) – Featured Book: Green Eggs & Ham – Students wear green Friday (4th) – Featured Book: Hop on Pop / Fox in Sox – Students wear p.j.’s to enjoy a movie & popcorn

Registration

Celebrating Dr. Seuss Box Tops/Labels for Education

The 2nd collection for box tops is coming up in March. Please turn in all saved box tops by March 1 so they can be added to our final total for the year. As well, please turn in any Labels for Education that you have saved as this program will be disbanding and we want to get all the credit we can before this happens. Thanks for continuing to save: Box Tops, Coop receipts, and receipts for Shoparoo. All bring profit to our school.

Friday, March 11, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Pollock, Shrimp, Cheese Pizza

French Fries, Cole Slaw Brownies

Refreshments

ST AGNES PENNY CARNIVAL MARCH 6, 2016

11:30 AM - 3:00 PM SCHOOL GYM

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES MARCH 15 AND MARCH 17, 2016

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Monday 29th Chicken Nuggets Potato Circles, Peas & Carrots, Applesauce Roll/Margarine, Milk Helpers: Erin Dudden & Krystal Rodriguez

Tuesday 1st Ham/Scalloped Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Roll/Margarine, Milk Helpers: Cliff & Sheree Verbeck

Wednesday 2nd Super Nachos w/black beans, taco meat, cheese sauce & salsa Corn, Grapes, Milk Helpers: Shannon Sierra & Terri Calvert

Thursday 3rd Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans, Roll/Marg. Banana, Milk Helpers: Erin Marks & Reine Mark

Friday 4th Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs w/cheese,Potato Triangle, Orange Wedges, Milk Helpers: Shae Brost & Char Pena

Classroom News... Pre-K Class By Keri Benton

5th Grade Class by Liz Salazar

The past month has been filled with many different activities for the fifth graders! We are excited for the upcoming Penny Carnival, but we also have much work to accomplish along the way. In Math, we have begun to work with reducing fractions to lowest terms, geometric shapes, and median, mode, and mean. All of these concepts were recently introduced but will be revisited occasionally for the remainder of the year. We have also spent some time reading different type of graphs such as bar graphs, circle graphs, and horizontal bar graphs. In Science, we are finishing up a unit on how ecosystems use energy. Our next unit will be on Natural resources and how they are used by us and why we must work to conserve them. As part of Social Studies, we are doing researching an African American and writing an essay on the individual's life and contribution to society. We have started to read new novels in Reading. One group is reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilo. A second group is reading The Best Bad Luck I Have Ever Had by Kristin Levine. The third group is reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

On Friday, February 5th we celebrated with Kindergarten and First grade our 100th day of school! We were so excited that we were 100 days smarter. We celebrated by going to each room to do an activity. We did everything from making ties and crowns to creating a work of art with 100 things. We also enjoyed a 100th day of school breakfast snack. The Mardi Gras celebration and parade was on February 9th. Our theme this year was Around The World. Our float was decorated like Antarctica. The pre-k students were dressed like penguins with penguin masks. The students walked around the gym and made as much noise as they could. Good job Sophia Schmall and Andrew Peck for leading our parade as the King and Queen of Antarctica! In class, we are learning about food and fitness. We have explored the food groups, being heart healthy, fitness, and health. In math, the Pre-kers are learning that when you put two groups of something together, it is called addition! In religion we are learning that God gave us our church family. They are on their way to becoming Kindergartners!

"Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy." -Pope Francis