“If there were one million families praying the Rosary every day, the entire world would be saved.” – Pope St. Pius X
Happy October! This is one of my favorite months of the year, not only because I love fall weather and the changing leaves, but because the Catholic Church has dedicated it as the Month of the Rosary. October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary or Our Lady of Victory, which was established by Pope St. Pius V in 1571. The rosary is a beautiful devotional and contemplative style of prayer that invites us to meditate on significant moments in Jesus’s life through the intercession of Mary. Countless people’s lives have been beautifully changed after they began to pray the rosary regularly.
I would like to encourage all families to intentionally add the rosary to their lives at some point this month. Maybe on Oct. 7, the family can pray one rosary together. If it’s hard to get 25 minutes with everyone, pray one decade of a rosary to or from school every day and you’ll complete it in a week! If you already pray a daily rosary, maybe challenge yourself with a full 20 decade rosary or a scriptural rosary. Give yourself the gift of our Blessed Mother’s care.
If you are new to praying the rosary or don’t remember how, the USCCB explains it all HERE. There are also various ways to listen/pray along with recorded rosaries via podcasts, music streaming, YouTube, etc. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the rosary, check out THIS INFO from Dynamic Catholic.
In other news, our joint school choir (with students from both parish schools) is coming together! If your student is in grades 1-8, is interested in participating, and hasn’t been signed up yet, please do so HERE. Within the next few days, I will be emailing information about our first practice to families who have expressed an interest.
As always, if you have a suggestion for me to consider regarding campus ministry, please share it HERE. You can also reach me at campusminister@saintteresacatholic.org.
I pray our Blessed Mother intercedes for you and your family in a particular way this month. May you recognize her motherly love in your life.
~ Stephanie
Tardy Arrivals K-8
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolA reminder for our K – 8 families, school policy is if your student arrives tardy (after the breezeway doors close at 7:50am), you must park your car and come to the SJS main office with your student to sign them in. Thank you.
Instrumental Music Notes
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolSince there is no school this Thursday, all students that normally have lessons and band on Thursdays will meet with Mr. Corcoran on Tuesday (10/8) this week. If this applies to your student(s), please be sure they bring their instrument to school tomorrow.
Coats for Kids
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOur local Knights of Columbus is collecting gently used (or new) children’s winter coats and accessories from October 1 – October 31st. If you have any items you would like to donate, there is a blue barrel in the breezeway to collect them in. Thank you for any support you can provide!
Wanted: Barbie Accessories
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOur aftercare program is in need of Barbie clothes and accessories to go with the numerous dolls we have. If you have any gently-used Barbie clothing and accessories, please bring them to the SJS main office and we will get them to Mrs. Talaga and her team in aftercare. Thank you!
Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolCampus Ministry News
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James School“If there were one million families praying the Rosary every day, the entire world would be saved.” – Pope St. Pius X
Happy October! This is one of my favorite months of the year, not only because I love fall weather and the changing leaves, but because the Catholic Church has dedicated it as the Month of the Rosary. October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary or Our Lady of Victory, which was established by Pope St. Pius V in 1571. The rosary is a beautiful devotional and contemplative style of prayer that invites us to meditate on significant moments in Jesus’s life through the intercession of Mary. Countless people’s lives have been beautifully changed after they began to pray the rosary regularly.
I would like to encourage all families to intentionally add the rosary to their lives at some point this month. Maybe on Oct. 7, the family can pray one rosary together. If it’s hard to get 25 minutes with everyone, pray one decade of a rosary to or from school every day and you’ll complete it in a week! If you already pray a daily rosary, maybe challenge yourself with a full 20 decade rosary or a scriptural rosary. Give yourself the gift of our Blessed Mother’s care.
If you are new to praying the rosary or don’t remember how, the USCCB explains it all HERE. There are also various ways to listen/pray along with recorded rosaries via podcasts, music streaming, YouTube, etc. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the rosary, check out THIS INFO from Dynamic Catholic.
In other news, our joint school choir (with students from both parish schools) is coming together! If your student is in grades 1-8, is interested in participating, and hasn’t been signed up yet, please do so HERE. Within the next few days, I will be emailing information about our first practice to families who have expressed an interest.
As always, if you have a suggestion for me to consider regarding campus ministry, please share it HERE. You can also reach me at campusminister@saintteresacath
I pray our Blessed Mother intercedes for you and your family in a particular way this month. May you recognize her motherly love in your life.
~ Stephanie
Congrats SJS XC
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the Saint James School Cross Country team on their win over Illing Middle School on Wednesday. Both the girls (27-30) and the boys (26-29) won on what was a tough 2.07 mile course.
Top runners for SJS at yesterday’s meet and their overall place are as follows:
Girls:
1. Camryn G. (1st)
2. Morgan G. (2nd)
3. Emma C. (3rd)
4. Annika K. (10th)
5. Adalyn F. (11th )
Boys:
1. Kayden D. (1st)
2. Luke S. (3rd)
3. Cooper A. (4th)
4. Ethan T. (8th)
5. Christian G. (10th)
The team’s next race is scheduled for Monday, October 7th at St. Paul High School in Bristol against St. Joseph School of Bristol.
Reminder For Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease remember, we DO have school tomorrow – Thursday, October 3rd. We do NOT have school on Thursday, October 10th.
Updated Events Calendar October 2024
Book Fair Last Call
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOur book fair will close tomorrow morning at 9:00am. Mrs. Zorger will make one last call over tomorrow morning’s announcements for any student that still wishes to make a purchase. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful fundraiser for our school!
It’s Time to Sign Up for Cheer!
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe Saint James School 2024-2025 Cheer Team is open to girls in 5th – 8th grade. Girls interested in Cheer must submit the following to the main office by Wednesday, October 16th. Please note, this is a hard deadline. We will NOT be taking late submissions.
1. Cheer Permission Slip
2. $90 Activity Fee
3. Character Contract
Also, in order to participate, students must have our school’s 2024-2025 Athletics Health Permission Form (signed by their doctor) on file with the school. This can be submitted after 10/16, but students will NOT be able to participate in any practices, etc. until this form is on file with us. (Students running Cross Country for SJS do NOT need to submit a new form).
Cheer practice will begin on Thursday, November 7th and run through early March. Practices will be held Thursdays from 4:15pm – 5:30pm in the gym.
The girls will cheer at various basketball games throughout the season (sideline cheering and half-time routines), including on Saturday mornings.