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February 23, 2021
MOTHER SETON SCHOOL
From the Principal’s Desk… Dear Families, I hope this note finds you and your family healthy and well. Amidst the bustle and chaos of the world and our lives, Lent offers us the opportunity to grow and deepen our relationship with God. It is a time to reflect and focus on the life and death of Jesus Christ, and to seek repentance as we prepare to celebrate His resurrection. Our school community began our Lenten journey last week by virtually celebrating Mass, and by receiving ashes and the Eucharist. Ash Wednesday is especially significant to our community as this was the day that our Patron Saint and Foundress was accepted into the Catholic Church. Mother Seton’s conversion was a great sacrifice, as she was disowned by her Protestant family and shunned by her social circle. But in that sacrifice, she found joy, proclaiming upon making her Confession and receiving the Eucharist for the first time, “At last…at last, GOD IS MINE AND I AM HIS! Now, let all go its round — I Have Received Him!” As we continue on our Lenten journey, let us also find joy in the conversion of our hearts through reflection, penitence, and sacrifice. I encourage you to pray this prayer at home with your family during this Season of Lent:
Merciful God, Through your prophet, Joel, you reminded us of the true meaning of penitence.
As the holy Season of Lent begins, turn my heart towards you. Let the mark of ashes remind me throughout the season of this call to conversion.
May my repentance be truthful and sincere. May my prayer be open to your guidance and grace.
May my almsgiving be generous and without strings or restrictions. In the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray.
Amen. Below is a story about Elizabeth Ann Seton written by fourth grade student, Kathleen Robinson:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elizabeth had a student, they disagreed a lot. They eventually became close friends. This student went to France to learn. She gave Mother Seton a book before she left.
Soon after, the student died in France. When Mother Seton went on to get canonized, she needed her baptism records. The church where her baptism had been burned in a fire.
But a little while before she died, Mother Seton wrote her baptism in the book the student had given her. When one of the Sisters remembered that Mother Seton wrote her baptism in the book,
they were able to use the book and personal records to give proof to her baptism. In the end, with the help from her student, Mother Seton was able to get canonized.
Thank you, Kathleen for writing and sharing this story! Does anyone else have a story about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton or about your own Lenten journey you would like to share? Please submit to Lynn Tayler ([email protected]). Have a blessed week! Kathleen J. Kilty, PhD Principal
100 Creamery Rd
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301.447.3161
MotherSetonSchool.org
Ideas for Our Lenten Journey - Week 2
Set up a Lenten Table. Include candles and a box for
alms. Visit www.catholicicing.com/how-to-set-up-a-lent-
table-lent-home-altar-ideas/ for examples!
Wellness Forms must be completed before students may enter school each day.
Please note: Though the form asks about a temperature higher than 100.4°, no person with a temperature of 100° or
higher may enter the building.
Mask Up! All persons entering MSS must wear a 2-layer cloth face mask. Bandanas and gaiters are not acceptable
mask wear.
Full lunch is offered Mon-Thu, with Pizza Day on Thu. Pizza orders must be placed on the Wed prior. All lunch
charges will be billed home. No cash accepted.
Students may wear their PE uniform on non-PE days. The winter uniform policy is in effect until April 15.
PE involves running! School shoes should be sneakers/tennis shoes.
Remember to bring a water bottle each day. The drinking fountains are closed.
Please pray for…
the repose of the soul of Earl Harrington, father-in-law
of Tammy (PreK assistant), grandfather of Sarah (Gr 3
teacher), Mya (Gr 5), and Aubrey (Gr 7), who passed
away February 22
Nick Monacelli, son of librarian Teri Monacelli,
diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma
Sister Brenda Monahan, D.C., former MSS principal,
who is in Hospice care
Courtney Friesen, daughter of Ann Beirne,
undergoing cancer treatment
RE-REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Registration continues for current and new families! Having an accurate count of enrolled students for the next school year will assist our planning. We use the numbers we have in the spring to determine if we need to hire more teachers, order more textbooks, and adjust classroom space, among other needs. The registration fee is now $300 /child (maximum of $900/family). If you received financial aid after registering your child, you may need to re-sign your contract. Please do so ASAP! Check your email or your SchoolAdmin portal. Please contact Albert at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Blessing Box Service Project
We continue collecting items for the Blessing
Box located at the Shrine. The Ladies of Charity
have requested the following items:
Dental care
Deodorant/Wipes
Soap/body wash/Shampoo
Small detergent (laundry or dish)
Winter hats/gloves/scarves
You can send items in with your student, drop
off at school, OR order with your Amazon
account and have them shipped to us! Please
send in care of “Blessing Box”.
PICTURE DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!
March 9: Fall Re-Take Photos
April 13: Spring Photos
The Taneytown/Woodsboro Bus will not
operate the morning of Friday, February 26.
It will still be in service for dismissal.
CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS
Rescheduled from Catholic Schools Week
Wednesday, March 10th will be an out-of-
uniform day for our students!
Grade 8 will play the Faculty/Staff in our annual
Have-a-Heart Volleyball game. The game will
be broadcast via Facebook Live on our FB page
and into our classrooms for the students to
watch.
Students will enjoy an afternoon movie with their
virtual and in-school classmates. Your child’s
teacher will have more details.
First day of school: Aug 30, 2021 Last day of school: Jun 9, 2022 Christmas break: Dec 22-Jan 2 Easter break: Apr 15-Apr 24, 2022
2021-2022
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