Our Spiritual Theme
Our Spiritual Theme: We Walk by Faith
August & September Focus: We Walk by Faith... in Wisdom
Spiritual Reflection by Miss Sheila O'Callaghan
God has provided the month of September for all of us. The weather is good and we are still enjoying sunny warm days. The land is beautiful. It is good to give God thanks and praise for all the love He has poured out on us and for all the good days still to come.
Sunday, September 22, is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Autumn begins on the 22nd. God once again is showering us with His love and a new season to enjoy.
The first day of autumn is also called the autumn equinox. The exact middle of the Earth is turned toward the Sun. This gives us an equal amount of daylight and darkness. It is a “day of balance”. Buddhists call it Higan-e. For them, the equinox is a symbol of peace, equality and harmony.
Some signs of autumn are that the hours of darkness will grow longer than the hours of daylight. With less daylight the air becomes cooler. We will see a change in the trees. The leaves will show us their true colors. ItemAll these wonderful changes have been planned by God to once again show His great love for us.
Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian are remembered on Thursday, September 26. These brothers were born in Syria. They became doctors. When Cosmas and Damian lived, it was against the law to be a Christian. They died for their faith in about the year 300.
On September 27, we remember Saint Vincent de Paul. He was born in France in 1581. He moved to Paris when he was a young priest. He organized groups to help people pray and serve the needs of others. Vincent loved the poor, especially children. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is named for him. Its members supply food and clothing to those in need. St. Vincent’s example inspired a man named Frederick Ozam to start the organization in the United States.
We remember Saint Wenceslaus on September 28. He was a duke of Bavaria, a country which later became part of Czechoslovakia. That country was broken up by civil war.
Let us look to our saints and be inspired by their goodness and pray for peace among all people.
Please pray for the sick, especially Fr. Mink, Mrs. Miriam Harris, Oliver Conaty, and all the sick of our parish. Please continue to pray for Maureen Engelbert. Pray also for our Armed Forces and First Responders.
This tuition assistance is made possible, in part, through an annual diocesan-wide campaign to collect donations. Bishop Koenig explains:
I am pleased to announce the Share in the Spirit tuition assistance campaign. This campaign is a powerful expression of our Catholic community’s spirit of sharing and solidarity. It is not just an opportunity for each of us to reach out and support one another; your active participation ensures that every child who desires a Catholic education can receive it, regardless of financial circumstances.
On the weekend of September 21-22, we will hold a special collection in our parishes for the Share in the Spirit campaign. I ask you to prayerfully consider making a donation during this collection. Your generosity will bridge the gap for families who need assistance, making Catholic education a reality for more children in our Diocese. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of these children, giving them the gift of a Catholic education.
Please consider passing news of this on to loved ones, neighbors, and others in your social network to help expand support for the Vision for the Future fund!
Student Life Notes
Join the SAS Band!
On Monday, 9/23, students in 4-8th grade will watch an instrument demonstration with our new Band Director, Mrs. Mary Margaret Wilson, from the Music School of DE. This presentation is designed to open up students' minds to the possibility of learning an instrument through school band lessons, which will occur on Mondays throughout the school year. Students will receive information on the program and how to register, with classes starting on Monday, 10/7.
Renaissance STAR Testing This Week
SAS students will take the first round of STAR Tests this week.
- Tuesday 10/24: Reading (Early Literacy for K & 1)
- Wednesday 10/25: Math
These computer adaptive tests occur within the regularly scheduled ELA & Math class periods and will provide important insights for teachers to design effective lesson plans based on real student strengths and areas for growth.
Parents will receive test results during the week of October 7.
Diocesan Events to Note:
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress (Saturday, October 5) – Register now for a Spiritual Journey! Join Bishop Koenig and our diocesan family on October 5, 2024, at the Ocean City Convention Center for the Eucharistic Congress, "The Eucharist: The Source and Summit." This day-long event will deepen our faith and strengthen our community through worship, reflection, and celebration. Don't miss this powerful opportunity to reconnect with the core of our Catholic identity! Register at https://www.cdow.org/EucharisticCongress/
