St. Agnes Catholic School Connector

Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities… Luke 8:1-2

Jesus was on a mission. His mission was to preach to town after town tirelessly. But He did not do this alone. This passage points out that He was accompanied by the Apostles and several women who had been healed and forgiven by Him.

There is much this passage tells us. One thing it tells us is that when we allow Jesus to touch our lives, heal us, forgive us and transform us, we want to follow Him wherever He goes.

The desire to follow Jesus was not only an emotional one. Certainly there were emotions involved. There was incredible gratitude and, as a result, a deep emotional bond. But the bond went so much deeper. It was a bond created by the gift of grace and salvation. These followers of Jesus experienced a greater level of freedom from sin than they had ever experienced before. Grace changed their lives and, as a result, they were ready and willing to make Jesus the center of their lives following Him wherever He went.

Reflect, today, upon two things. First, have you allowed Jesus to pour forth an abundance of grace into your life? Have you allowed Him to touch you, change you, forgive you and heal you? If so, have you then repaid this grace by making the absolute choice to follow Him? Following Jesus, wherever He goes, is not just something these Apostles and holy women did long ago. It’s something that we are all called to do daily. Reflect upon these two questions and recommit yourself where you see a lacking.

Lord, please do come and forgive me, heal me and transform me. Help me to know Your saving power in my life. When I receive this grace, help me to return to You in gratitude, everything that I am and to follow You wherever You lead. Jesus, I trust in You.

September 19th - Monday Mass

High School Fair: St. Joseph, Fullerton

September 20th - Fall MAP Testing Begins

High School Fair: Immaculate Conception, Towson

September 21st - Faculty Meeting

High School Fair: Resurrection-St. Paul, Ellicott City

September 22nd - High School Fair: St. Mark

September 23rd - H.S.A. Movie Night

Last Day for Joe Corbi’s Orders

September 26th - Monday Mass/ MAP Make up Testing

High School Fair: Cardinal Shehan, Baltimore

September 27th - MAP Make up Testing

High School Fair: Monsignor Slade, Glen Burnie

September 28th - Team Meeting

High School Fair: School of the Incarnation, Gambrills

September 29th - 8th Grade Parent Meeting

High School Fair: Sacred Heart, Glyndon

The full Save the Dates Calendar that was sent out in July is also linked here for your reference as well.

Prior to testing, we noticed there was students information was missing in the new testing platform in which the Archdiocese of Baltimore is responsible for uploading. We have been in contact with the AOB to ensure that all student information is in the testing platform. As a result, MAP Testing will begin on Tuesday, September 20th - Friday, September 23rd. We chose Tuesday so it will not interfere with our Monday Mass Schedule. We will have make up testing on Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th.

We will be holding an 8th grade informational meeting on Thursday, September 29th from 5:00 pm - 6:00pm in the St. Agnes Catholic School Activity Center.

Please refrain from parking in front of the building, this is causing a safety hazard for parents leaving the Shopper's Parking lot during dismissal.

Please bookmark Amazon Smile and use it every time you shop. St. Agnes Catholic School receives a donation on select purchases. The link for Amazon Smile can be found here.

All parents or guardians who are interested in volunteering/chaperoning at school events will need to be Virtus Trained. Please visit Virtus the website at www.virtusonline.org to create your profile and begin the training. The Virtus Training Certification is active for five years.

Volunteers are needed for the following events:

• Breakfast and Lunch Volunteers- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094DAEAE2CA0F85-breakfast
• Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am
• Lunch 11:00am -1:30pm
• After School Traffic Control
• Current or Retired Law Enforcement needed to help with directing traffic at dismissal
• Movie Night Volunteers to assist with concessions
• BenQ Board Assembly (3)
• A Classroom Parent for 5th Grade

To Sign-up for upcoming and additional Volunteer Opportunities please complete the following Google Form: HSA Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Upcoming Events

• 10/19 Trimester 1 General Meeting 6:00pm-7:30pm
• 10/29 Trunk or Treat
• 11/19 Spaghetti Dinner Night

For questions or additional information, please feel free to contact HSA by email at hsaboard@stagnesschool.net.

HSA is building a Family Directory to better communicate with families, please complete the Google Form to share your information with HSA and Classroom Parents.

HSA Classroom Directory

This is just a gentle reminder to complete the Income Survey for this school year. The survey is due on Friday, September 23rd. The form is linked here for your reference.

The meal program has return to normal operations. This means that families who do not qualify for free/reduced meals will have to pay full price. Families can apply for free/reduced meals by completing the attached meal benefit application and returning it to abain@archbalt.org Child Nutrition Program, 320 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201 fax 410-625-8470. If parents return meal benefit applications to school please forward them to me immediately. I have attached the meal benefit application and meal charge policy in English and Spanish.

MBA Elementary Packets Spanish

MBA Packets Elementary/Middle

Meal Charge Policy Spanish

Meal Charge Policy English

We kicked off the first fundraiser, Joe Corbi's and Claire's Gourmet this week. Please check student folders and bookbags for the order form. The due date for the fundraiser is Friday, September 23rd Please support our school as the money raised is used to support our students.

This is just a reminder that all students MUST be in their formal uniform each day. We noticed this week students coming into school with their shirts not tucked in their pants, with different color socks, brown shoes and in some instances sneakers. Students who violated the uniform policy this week received a verbal warning. Starting next week students will receive demerits along with a phone call home for not being in proper uniform. Students who consistently violate the school uniform policy will receive a phone call from the school receptionist, and you will be asked to pick up your child and take them home or bring the correct uniform for them to wear. For more information regarding school uniforms, please visit our school website linked here.

We are looking for classroom parents who will help serve as a liaison and facilitate communication between parents and teachers, school administration, Home School Association (HSA), and provide support to the teacher. Classroom parents will be a great asset to your child's success and help with communication to parents in regards to fundraising, classroom donations, organizing a gift for the teacher's birthday, classroom party and/or activity needs, etc. If you are interested in volunteering to be a classroom parent, please email Ms. Hoda at habdalla@stagnesschool.net.

There will also be sign up sheets placed in each classroom during Back to School Night.

Please see the attached Flyer for the following events taking place at St. Agnes Catholic Church:

Walking with Purpose: Women's Retreat Morning

Reclaiming Friendship: God's Plan for Deep Connection

St. Agnes Catholic School is a vibrant and diverse community centered on Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition. Our program unites the heart, soul, and mind through a formation of faith, a strong academic foundation and a commitment to serving the needs of our human society. Our graduates are sent forth prepared to take their place as leaders in the church and our world.

Website: https://stagnesschool.net/
Location: 603 St. Agnes Lane Catonsville, MD 21129
Phone: (410) 747-4070
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StAgnesCatholicSchoolCatonsville