ST AGNES CHURCH

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 15, 2017

2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361 (308)632-2541

Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363-0349

Fax: 308-632-2146 Website: www.st-agnes-church.com

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am - Noon & 1pm - 4pm

Rev. Vincent L. Parsons

Pastor

Rev. Michael E. Wetovick

Associate Pastor

Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J.

Pastoral Minister

Mass Schedule:

(October - May)

Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am

(June - September)

Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7 am

Wednesday 8:15am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to evening

Mass or by appointment (632-2541)

Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office

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Second Sunday In Ordinary Time Monday, January 16, 2017

╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)

Intention: †Dick Mailander

by Paul & Nellene Mailander

╬ Communal Rosary (4:45pm)

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:05pm)

╬ Adult Education (7pm)

Location: Garden Room

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)

Intention: Fr. Frederick Snyder

╬ Tuesday Discussion Group (8am)

Location: Garden Room

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)

╬ RCIA meets (7:00pm)

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

╬ Mass (8:15am)

Intention: †Leo Hoehn

by St. Agnes School Students

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)

╬ Contemplative Prayer (6:00pm)

Location: Office Basement

Thursday, January 19, 2017

╬ Mass at Golden Living (9:30am)

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)

Friday, January 20, 2017

╬ Daily Mass (7:00am)

Intention: †Fr. Thomas Dowd

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)

Saturday, January 21, 2017

╬ Weekend Mass (4:00pm)

Intention: †Pamela Kabalin

by John Kabalin

Sunday, January 22, 2017

╬ Weekend Mass (8:00am)

Intention: †Harold & †Mary Ann

Pieper by Pieper Family

╬ Weekend Mass (10:30 am)

Intention: For the Parish

Up]oming Ev_nts

I nside the front gates of Healy Hall at Georgetown University in Washington DC stands erect a statue of Archbishop John Carroll. Archbishop Carroll, cousin to

Charles Carroll, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, became the first bishop of the United States. Archbishop Carroll wrote the following prayer on November 10, 1791 to be recited in parishes throughout his diocese. It is a good prayer to pray as a family or as a parish as we prepare to inaugurate the 45th President of the United States:

Prayer for Government We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name. We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life, our chief bishop, Pope N., the Vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of his Church; our own bishop, N., all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and especially those who are appointed to exercise amongst us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct Thy people into the ways of salvation. We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty. We pray for his Excellency, the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability. We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, relatives, and friends; of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all benefactors who, by their donations or legacies to this Church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship and proved their claim to our grateful and charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen It doesn’t matter whether or not you voted for our president elect…he needs our prayers; our country needs our prayers…we all need these prayers!

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Sunday Collections & ATW Giving

January 1, 2017

Actual $6721.13 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $2278.87

January 8, 2017 Actual $5661.97 ATW $5206.50 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $1868.47

January 2017 Totals

Actual $12383.10 ATW $5206.50 Budget $18000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $410.40

H_lp W[nt_^ Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is looking for a full-time bilingual office manager, beginning February 1st. Must present a friendly face to visitors, be organized, dependable and trustworthy. Duties include: mailings, bill preparation, donation/numbers tracking, bulletin publishing, communications, managing schedules and volunteers, organizing events, taking notes, maintaining records. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Must be able to use technology well. Regular office hours and occasional flexibility. Contact Fr. Sorensen directly: 308-632-7507 or pastor@guadalupescottsbluff.com

Fortis Boy Choir @u^itions J[nu[ry 19th

The Fortis Boy Choir will be holding their Spring auditions on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at St. Agnes Church. Auditions are for boys that are in 3rd grade or above, who would like to sing with a growing local boys’ choir. Audition forms can be found at http://fortisbc.org/forms.html and at the audition. For further information, contact Larry Cooper at 641-7431.

Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4- 5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 - 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 - 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4,13– 14 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23

R_[^ings for th_ W__k

S_rv_r S]h_^ul_ Jan 21 4pm Osiris Saucedo Allyson Gion Jan 22 8am Noah Hafner Jonathan Pieper 10:30am Jessica Schaff Spencer Schaff

L_]tor S]h_^ul_ Jan 21 4pm April Madden Jan 228am Bridget Peck 10:30am Jessica Carrasquillo

Th_ Liv_s of Gr_[t Christi[ns

Come join us on Monday evenings at 7pm or Tuesday mornings at 8am in the Garden Room to learn about the lives of great Christians. Groups will meet weekly to view and discuss a DVD for one hour each session. Please join us!

Ess[y Cont_st Gr[^_s 4-12

Catholic Daughters of the Americas is sponsoring an essay contest with the theme “Helping the Needy Where I Live.” There are 3 divisions: Grades 4-5, 6-8 & 9-12. For each division, 1st place wins $15/2nd place $10. For more info, call Beth Esselstein, 631-9689. Deadline Jan. 31st.

N[sh Or^in[tion Bus Trip N_ws

Because of too few participants, there will be no bus trip scheduled for Matthew Nash’s ordination to the priesthood in June of this year. Matt will be saying his first Mass here at St. Agnes June 18th.

Rest in Peace Sr. Mary Walling, who

worked in the parish and the school here from 1983-86.

Do you believe that you can make a life-changing difference for women from all walks of life by offering them an invitation to do just one thing? The You’re Worth It! Day Retreat for

Women invites women to find out their worth by seeking a deeper

relationship with Jesus. Of course we know that Jesus is the answer. He told us himself that he is the Way. Not that he can show us the Way. That he is the Way. But we need a reminder sometimes. The You’re Worth It! Day Retreat for Women is to help women remember the life-changing idea that they were made for an intimate relationship with a God who knows and loves us inside and out.

Registration required: Kristin.Schiff.9@gmail.com

308-765-0213

Presented by

Author & Speaker Danielle Bean

February 11,2017 9am-3pm

St Agnes Garden Room

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"I am a writer and speaker. I help struggling women to know their dignity and worth so they can find peace, balance, and joy in family living."

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Treasures

From Our Tradition As soon as Christmas ends, people begin planning for Easter! Originally, the source of our Paschal Triduum was but a single liturgy extending from Saturday sundown to sunrise on Easter Sunday. The two days leading up to the liturgy were days of fast, not only for the elect, but for the church preparing to baptize them. A fifth-century pope explained that the church imitated the apostles, who were in hiding with their grief from the arrest of Jesus, and therefore sacraments, even penance, were forbidden. Inevitably, though, people wanted to come together, and so eventually a Liturgy of the Word developed for Good Friday. This was the first step toward today’s shape of the Triduum, and gradually new ideas were embraced, including the veneration of the cross and a simple Communion service. Interestingly, the Word remained central, since we know that in those days the pope did not receive Communion at this liturgy, even though the faithful had that option. In the other churches of Rome, priests and people received Communion under both species. Although the custom of Communion on Good Friday took hold, it did not endure past the Middle Ages. The central liturgies of the year slowly unraveled and disappeared from parish life. Remember that there were no seminaries in those days, and books were a rare luxury. Most priests could only manage to celebrate a simple “low” Mass, and few parishes could afford the ritual books that would guide a priest through the complex forms. Holy Week remained important in private devotion, but for a time the liturgies virtually disappeared.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

From the Seminary In this academic year, four men have discerned out of priestly forma-

tion. These decisions to leave the seminary were not a spur of the moment de-cision. Just as many prayers and soul searching were needed to enter the semi-nary, these men expended the same lengthy deliberation in making the decision to leave formation. These good Catholic men have decided through the grace of God, that the Lord is taking them in a new direction, to serve the faith in a different way.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, John the Baptist realized that he too must al-ter his life to do the Lord bidding. Before Jesus’ baptism, John preached that the Savior was coming and the need for repentance. With the descent of the Holy Spirit as Jesus came out of the waters of the Jordan, John redirected his disciples toward Jesus, the Messiah. John fulfilled his mission on earth in pre-paring the way for Jesus. John sought not glory of his own but appropriately gave the glory to Jesus. John’s baptizing of the people was not for his personal gain but to enable others to find Jesus.

Each of us has a means to bring others to the Messiah. We all should recognize that our mission is to act to advance the message of Jesus. We should be like John to preparing those around us meet Jesus through our good works. We do not need to live the desert, wear a hair shirt and eat locust and wild honey to change people’s attitude towards Jesus. Accomplishing the small things in our love for the Lord can awaken the desire in others for the salvation Jesus offers. We do not need to seek glory for our actions. We only need to be faithful for the Lord knows what we have done. We do not need earthly re-wards. The reward is in heaven. How can we resist the impulse to do God’s bidding when He gives us everything we are and have?

May Jesus look upon your acts of mercy and goodness with the same love e showed to John the Baptist.

Reflecting on God’s Word

“Do whatever he tells you,” is what today’s Gospel pointedly suggests (John 2:5). Perhaps too pointedly, because it just may turn out that none of what he tells us seems appealing. Be that as it may, life does serve up new wine. Yet as always the question remains, how does anyone know what we’re being told to do? How does one read the signs of personal times? A good marker, it would seem, is to pay attention to one’s gifts. It may not be the only marker, but certainly one not to be ignored. St. Paul writes to the Corinthians that our strengths and talents come from the Spirit, and that each is given for some benefit. Other translations say they are given for the common good, which seems to be a better way of putting it, because it broadens our view and prevents us from understanding any gift in terms of personal benefit or preference. It may be that the old wine we just drained did quench our personal thirst, but that the new wine is for the common good. So when the old wine runs out and we’re offered new wine, it’s worth consid-ering whether we’re being called to some new role in life. It may be that life is ratchet-ing up our degree of participation, calling us to make some new contribution we have not even considered. And we may be surprised. It may enrich the taste of life. On this day, then, raise a toast to God’s new creation. To new wine. The British say Cheers! The Germans, Prosit! Poles, Na Zdrowie! In Spain, Salud! And Lithuanians, Sveikas! Believers, well, they say Alleluia! —Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Living Our Catholic Faith

Grade School (pre-school—5th grades) Formation Sessions Meet from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the school building.

January Sunday Schedule: 1st - No formation session, 8th - 15th - 22nd - 29th Middle School Formation Sessions (grades 6th-8th) meet from 7-8:15 p.m. in the school building.

January Wednesday Schedule: 4th - 11th - 18th - 25th High School (CYM) Formation Sessions Meet in catechist’s homes from 7-8:30 p.m.

January Wednesday Schedule: 4th - 11th - 18th - 25th 11th Grade CYM Schedule:

January Wednesday Schedule: 4th - no formation sessions 11th - CYM @ leader's home 15th - Retreat begins with 10:30 Mass 18th - Confirmation 25th - CYM @ leader's home

First Communion Parent’s Meeting

January 22nd at 9:30 a.m. School Learning Center

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel: Matthew John 1:29-34 On the Way to Mass: Someone asks, “Whose disciple are you?” How would you respond to this question? On the Way Home From Mass: I wonder whether we would believe John the Baptist if he introduced Jesus today. Who announces Jesus today? Living the Word: Jesus didn’t really need to be baptized, but it happened so that he could follow religious history. He also let John publicly introduce him to Israel. Attend a Baptism at your parish or a nearby parish; Baptisms are often celebrated during Mass on a weekend. Help the children reflect by asking afterwards: What did you see or hear during that Baptism that announced publicly that the child was now a member of a new family of faith? Was there ever a moment in your life when you felt without a doubt that God loved you? Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2016-2017

Find Us On

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REGISTRATIONS OPEN for Going Bananas for Jesus this week! The event will take place in North Platte, Neb., March 17 - 19, 2017. Catholic youth, in grades 6 - 12, are invited to a three day event that includes lots of fun and a focus on faith. You can connect with us via web: youthgidiocese.weebly.com/going-bananas-for-jesus.html or via Facebook: Going Bananas For Jesus Contact the RE Office for assistance! Or call the Diocese's Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, 308-532-2707. Why Do Catholics Do That? Why does the Bible have two parts?

“All scripture is inspired by God” (2 Timothy 3:16). This includes the Old and New Testaments. In them, God reveals himself and his infinite love for us.

The Old Testament recounts how God formed the Israelites into his chosen people and promised them a Savior. The New Testament shows how Jesus Christ fulfilled that promise, not just for the Israelites, but for all humanity. To better understand Jesus, we must view him in light of both the Old and New.

Partners in Faith - January 2017

R_ligious E^u][tion Progr[m Email—dre@st-agnes-church.com Religious Education Office—308-635-1362

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Connect children to the Church through service Children who find joy in serving their parish when young feel personally connected to their faith community throughout their lives. This connection makes our children and our Church stronger. Try these ideas to help children serve in your parish: Children’s Mass ministries. Many parishes offer children’s choirs that sing during Mass and most give children the chance to serve on the altar. Both of these choices encourage young Catholics not just to observe but to participate in the Eucharist. They learn the order of the Mass, master prayers and hymns, and establish healthy relationships with the clergy. Ushers and greeters. Encouraging young ones to extend hospitality to Mass goers reminds them that the church is their home. Many parishes allow youngsters to work alongside adult ushers and greeters, distributing bulletins, finding seats for parishioners, assisting with the collection, and directing lines during Communion. Service ministries. No hand is too small to extend to someone with a need. Powerful opportunities in which children can serve include participating in food drives, soup kitchens, work camps, or visiting nursing homes. Christian witness. Young people who know the traditions, creed, teachings, and history of the Church can serve by sharing their Catholic faith with others. Parents encourage this by taking youngsters to religious education classes faithfully and attending Mass every Sunday and holy day. Thoughtful Moments: St. Genevieve

St. Genevieve was born in Nanterre, near Paris. According to tradition, as St. Germanus was traveling to Britain, he saw Genevieve—then only seven—and predicted her future holiness. He encouraged her to consecrate herself to God. When she was 15, she became a nun and traveled around Paris, caring for the poor and sick. Her prayers are credited with saving Paris from attack, destruction, and an epidemic in 1129. With St. Denis, she is co-patron of Paris.

Do one thing Did you know the family is called the “Domestic Church”? What the Church does on a universal scale—bringing others to Christ—families do on a small scale. Make your family New Year resolution to implement one new way to bring Christ to your world. Through prayer, service, or hospitality, spread the love of God. “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God” (Hebrews 3:4).

Partners in Faith - January 2017

Meet the Confirmation Candidates

Tyler Pszanka My parents are Tom and Brenda Pszanka. I have one brother, Brett, and one sister, Carleigh. I am a junior at Gering High School. I play football and basketball. I am also part of the Gering High School Harmony. I work at Papa Murphy’s. After Confirmation I plan to teach my siblings and when I have children teach them about God.

Meet the Parish Catechists

Elizabeth Kreiling I am a mother of four (2 girls & 2 boys). My husband, Larry and I have been married or 17 years. I currently work part-time cleaning rooms three days a week. This is my third year teaching kindergarten. My goals are for the children to learn about God, Jesus, and Our Church all while having some fun together.

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Jesus is the Son of God. “He is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.”

Directions: Color only the spaces with a dot.

Directions: Fill in the common sayings below.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, January 16th Quarterly Awards @ 8:20 AM

Tuesday, January 17th

Honor Roll Breakfast @ 7:30 AM

Wednesday, January 18th All School Mass @ 8:15 AM

2nd Grade leads

Friday, January 20th Report Cards sent home

Sunday, January 22nd

1st Communion Parents Mtg. 9:30 AM - School Basement

5th grade students led the school in the final celebration of our progressive nativity when students returned from Christmas vacation on January 9th. The Epiphany themed celebration closed out the Christmas celebrations.

Don’t forget

your cold weather clothes!

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School...

Hot Lunch Menu for January 16th - 20th

Rotary Dictionaries

St. Agnes 3rd grade students were the recipients of personal dictionaries courtesy of the Scottsbluff-Gering Rotary clubs. Rotarian and parishioner, Steve Olsen, presented each individual student with their own personal dictionary on Thursday, December 15. Our thanks to the Rotary clubs for including our school in this great project.

Jump Rope for Heart

St. Agnes students Pre-K – 5th grade will be taking part in the Jump Rope for Heart event on Wednesday, January 25th. A kick-off event was held on Monday, January 9th. Students received information on raising money and

awareness for the American Heart Association. Various challenges and educational events are planned in the weeks leading up to the actual event, which will be held during the day on the 25th. Students will be collecting donations through that day.

New Faces at St. Agnes

St. Agnes welcomes 3 new faces to our building beginning the new semester. Tristan Ramirez will be assisting in After 3, and Meghan Calvert has been hired as the Pre-K para, replacing Amanda Brill who will be doing her student teaching in Bridgeport this semester. Also joining us for the semester is Erica Croft. She will be doing her student teaching in Kindergarten & 5th grade. Welcome to all!

My name is Tristin Ramirez, and I am currently a senior at Scottsbluff High school, and looking forward to graduation in May. As of right now I am not sure what I want to be when I grow up; still enjoying being a kid! It’s a big decision and I am contemplating a few options. In the

meantime, I am looking forward to supporting the school by working at the after school program. This is exciting as my mother is the kindergarten teacher here at St. Agnes, which means I have a foot in with the staff!

Hello, my name is Meghan Calvert! I am the new Para in Mrs. Gurrola's Pre-K room. A little about myself, I was born in Scottsbluff and I have lived here most of my life. My husband, Christopher, is a police officer at the Scottsbluff PD and we have 2 amazing kids. Tristan is 8 years old and is a 2nd grader here at St. Agnes and Zoe is 3 years old. We also have a very spoiled dog named Bowser, he is a boxer. I am so excited to be apart of St. Agnes School and get to know all the wonderful children!

Meghan Calvert

Tristan Ramirez

Monday 16th Spaghetti w/Red Sauce & Meatballs, Mixed Green Salad w/Ranch Pears, Milk Helpers: Alyssa Harvey & Jessica Mikoloyck

Tuesday 17th Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Steamed Carrots, Applesauce , Roll, Milk Helpers: Charissa Gould & Jessica Mikoloyck

Wednesday 18th Hot Dog on a Bun Tater Barrels Broccoli w/Ranch Apple, Milk Helpers: Bonnie Pelster & Jessica Mikoloyck

Thursday 19th Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Mexican Corn & Beans, Peaches, Milk Helpers: Jessica Mikoloyck

Friday 20th Pancakes w/syrup Sausage Patti Tater Circles Orange Wedges, Milk Helpers: Jessica Mikoloyck

Classroom News...

I hope everyone had a great Christmas break. I am excited to start the new year! Before, the students left for break they made cute Christmas ornaments for their parents that included their picture. Thank you to the parents who helped out with the Christmas party and to all who provided decorations for the gingerbread houses. The students had a lot of fun decorating their houses. Now that we are back, we have started our Native American unit for Social Studies. I am excited to be using our new social studies books. They will add a lot of great material to the unit. The students are really interested in learning about a different culture. In science, we are learning about food webs and how they work. In math, students are working on three digit multiplication and are getting more difficult division problems.

We had our reading incentive party last week and it went really well. The students learned how to make bolo ties, line dance, played bingo, and decorated cookies. It was a fun learning experience for students.

Kindergarten Class by Teri Ramirez

4th Grade Class by Paige LeDoux

We hope the New Year brings you great joy, health and happiness. We pray that your Christmas time with loved ones and friends was everything you prayed for and more. A big "thank you" to our parents for spreading Christmas joy last month. The giving spirit was alive and flourishing throughout the entire month. We are so fortunate to have such a great group of families at St. Agnes. This is a special time of the school year because the children have learned all the basics and begin to put them together. Most of the children, who were just writing their name in September, are now writing sentences, reading words, and learning to be independent and great problem solvers! It is quite amazing to see the growth in my students! We are on to a new year with limitless possibilities in learning!

Hi, I'm Erica Croft. I am excited for the opportunity to get to know everyone at St. Agnes this semester! I am currently in my last semester of my teaching certification program through Chadron State College. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from CSC in 2009 and, through the years, realized that my real passion lies in nurturing and guiding children through education; so, in 2014, I made the decision to pursue a second degree in Elementary Education. After working in a local school for the last 2 years, I know, without a doubt, that education is exactly where I am meant to be. My husband, Brian, is an instructor at WNCC and we have lived in Scottsbluff for the last 8 years. We

have two children, Lily, age 7, and William, age 4, who keep life interesting and full of adventure. In my spare time, I serve as board president for CASA of Scotts Bluff County--an organization near and dear to my heart--and I love to run, hike, read, and cook for my family. I am so grateful to St. Agnes for allowing me this experience as I finish my education.