Behold!

Monday is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Bishop Fulton Sheen wrote that when we pray we look up to the heavens, but when Mary prayed she looked down into her arms.

Mary is a powerful intercessor for us because she is the Mother of God. Our students need to pray the rosary,daily.

Oh Mother of Our Lord, pray for us!

Catholic School's Week

This week we will focus our efforts to present our schools as, not only places of learning, a family focused environment where all are welcomed. Good shepherd is a wonderful place because of our Christian atmosphere.

Mad Science tomorrow morning and the Mountain Man in the afternoo.

Second March for Life

Thousands of pro-life marchers will descend upon San Francisco this Saturday to march for life. This is the second march this week. The first occurred on Wednesday, January 22 in Washington, D.C.

The pro-life mission becomes harder with the new administration, but the pro-life cause will have to restrengthen its efforts. The silent majority must put pressure on our representatives in the capital cities, but especially in our nation's capital. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Life

Do we push the aborton issue to the side? Is it you belief that abortion is just one issue? Do we make to much of this issue? Is it an issue that causes you discomfort?

Imagine the discomfort the child goes through during the abortion. Can we continue to ignore this issue?

During the 1970s I recall a documentary about Nazi Germany in which many of those who were interviewed had lived during the war. What I recall surprising me is how many said that Hitler did much good for their country after WWI. He was good to his staff and liked animals. Remember, the final solution was just one issue. The concentration camps were out of sight and out of mind. If the one issue involves your life, what other issues are more important? Unborn children have no powerful advocacy groups except us.

Pray for the women who are being pressured to have an abortion. Pray for those who are pressuring women to have an abortion.

Vocations Day

Monsignor Rice speaks with the 5 through 8 grade boys about the vocation of the priesthood. Monsignor said that one of the major reasons young men do not become priests is that no one has asked them to consider this vocation.

Three or four out of ten have a vocation, so there are men who would become priests if they listen to Christ's call. Monsignor told the boys the Our Lord speaks through the language of silence, which is sorely lacking in our culture.

"Open yours hearts to what God is asking," said Father Rice. How few of us do!

Congratulations!

Brenden Schaeffer won first place in the school Geography Bee today. Brenden was one of five 5th graders to compete: there were ten in all from 4th-8th. Barrett Schaeffer also competed and fared very well. Congratulations.

Other who competed were: James and Claire Reed; Ashley Politee; Liz and Maggie Flurry; Madeline Althoff; Delaney Pettibone; and Savannah Davidson.

TESTS THIS WEEK

MATH AND SOCIAL STUDIES TESTS THIS WEEK!

We reviewed today. The students were asked to take out their books and tell the teacher what areas they were having difficulty. Some responded. This test will include fractions (all operations), percentages, scientific notation, algebra, lines, triangles, division, multiplication, and other relevant material. The kids may use their books, but NOT calculators.

Math tomorrow, and Social Studies Thursday. Some may elect to take both on the same day.

Baptism of Our Lord

This Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. How important this Sacrament is if Our Lord is willing to be baptised.

Plant Contest!

Winners receive $1,000 Savings Bonds. The Missouri Botanical Gardens is sponsoring a unique contest involving plants. Read the informational sheet that comes home to look at the details. The contest is an expansive one, which allows for many different ideas. The entries must be received by the MBG by January 31st. See www.mobot.org/power for additional information.

Welcome Back, Gang!

Hard to believe that it is time for school, and half the school year is almost behind us. Mr. Diaz's mom provided the photo at left. Remember, this was before the discovery for the cure of split ends. This was also before the advent of color and school-room decorum. Finally, this was the last time Mr. Diaz wore overalls.