Good Friday

Today Marks the Beginning of the Tridium

Don't Forget!

Holy Week

Today marks the beginning of Holy Week. We will be discussing the Three Days and the significance they have in our faith.

Easter Break: Early Release Wednesday

Don't Forget! Wednesday we release at 12:30 for Easter Break! We will not have school on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Monday! Hope you all have a blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter!

Stations of the Cross: Monday

Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

Science Test on Friday!

Way to Go St. Ann's and 3A!

I'm so excited to share that 3A was the top earner for our Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser! This means that tomorrow at 2:30, 3A gets to "pie" Fr. Tony! We would love for you to join us at the assembly or for our Jump Time at 9:45. Students are also encouraged to wear jeans and a red shirt. Way to go 3A!

Lent and Reconciliation

In his Ash Wednesday homily a few years ago, Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to let go of selfish and indifferent attitudes, returning to God with the help of prayer, penance and acts of charity.
“Lent is a beneficial time of pruning from falsity, from worldliness, from indifference: to not think that everything is ok if I am ok; to understand that what counts is not approval, the pursuit of success or consensus, but purity of heart and life,” the Pope said.
It’s a time to rediscover one’s Christian identity, “which is love that serves, not selfishness that uses,” he said.

This is such an awesome thing to remember as we prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation this coming week at school. Each Advent and Lenten season, the students have the opportunity to receive this beautiful Sacrament that reminds us of God's mercy and compassion. Sometimes we may feel anxious or nervous to confess our sins, but it is important to remember that God longs to forgive you. Remember, God knows that you are much more than the worst thing you’ve ever done. Knowing this amazing thing, a few things that you can do to prepare for the Sacrament:

1. Recall the Act of Contrition.

2. Examine your conscience. For example: When I make choices, do I sometimes forget about what God wants me to do? Do I pray everyday? Do I pay attention at Mass? Do I try to see God in others?
Do I listen to my parents and teachers or do I ignore them? Have I made fun of my brothers and sister or my classmates? Do I say, “I’m sorry” to the person I have hurt and “I forgive you” to the person who has hurt me? Do I play fair or do I ever cheat at school or games? Have I taken something that does not belong to me? Do I tell the whole truth? Or do I lie about things to not get in trouble?
Am I jealous of what other people have or do I appreciate all that God has given me? Do I try to do my best in school? 

3. Remember, the priest will never tell anyone their sins.

Spring Break!

Have a great break! See you on the 19th!

Don't Forget: $5 Jean Day Tomorrow

Feel free to wear Jeans and an out-of-uniform t-shirt for a $5 donation tomorrow! The donation will benefit an Alumni created association. If you do not want to participate, please be in Mass Uniform.

Hot Dog Day TOMORROW!

Hot Dog Day is TOMORROW instead of Friday as we are abstaining for meat on Fridays during Lent. Hope to see you all at 11:50! Have a great day!

Spring Pictures Tomorrow

If you are taking spring pictures, tomorrow's the day! Come to school in your "Spring Best." If you are not taking pictures, be sure to be in school uniform. 

Complex Sentences

Parts of the Mass

The Order of Mass 
The Mass is the most important sacramental celebration of the Church, and it always follows a set order.
Introductory Rites—preparing to celebrate the Eucharist
Entrance Chant
We gather as a community and praise God in song.
Greeting
We pray the Sign of the Cross. The priest welcomes us.
Penitential Rite 
We remember our sins and ask God for mercy.
Gloria
We praise God in song.
Collect 
 We ask God to hear our prayers.
Liturgy of the Word—hearing God’s plan of salvation
First Reading
We listen to God’s Word, usually from the Old Testament.
Responsorial Psalm
We respond to God’s Word in song.
Second Reading
We listen to God’s Word from the New Testament.
Gospel Acclamation
We sing “Alleluia!” to praise God for the Good News. During Lent, we use a different acclamation.
Gospel Reading 
We stand and listen to the Gospel of the Lord.
Homily 
The priest or the deacon explains God’s Word.
Profession of Faith 
We proclaim our faith through the Creed.
Prayer of the Faithful
We pray for our needs and the needs of others.
Liturgy of the Eucharist—celebrating Christ’s presence in the Eucharist
Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts 
We bring gifts of bread and wine to the altar.
Prayer over the Offerings
The priest prays that God will accept our sacrifice.
Eucharistic Prayer 
This prayer of thanksgiving is the center and high point of the entire celebration.

• Preface—We give thanks and praise to God.
• Holy, Holy, Holy—We sing an acclamation of praise.
• Consecration—The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
• The Mystery of Faith—We proclaim the mystery of our faith.
• Amen—We affirm the words and actions of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Communion Rite—receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
Lord’s Prayer—We pray the Our Father.
Sign of Peace—We offer one another Christ’s peace.
Lamb of God—We pray for forgiveness, mercy, and peace.
Communion—We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
Prayer After Communion—We pray that the Eucharist will strengthen us to live as Jesus did.
Concluding Rites—going forth to glorify the Lord by our lives
Final Blessing 
We receive God’s blessing.
Dismissal 
We go in peace, glorifying the Lord by our lives.

Cheesy Pizza Day Tomorrow!

Don't forget that Cheesy Pizza Day is tomorrow!