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In the Gospel, we hear how Jesus “resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,” even though He knew it would mean facing rejection, suffering, and ultimately His Passion. When a Samaritan village refused to welcome Him, His disciples wanted to call down punishment, but Jesus chose the way of mercy and peace. This passage reminds us that the mission of Christ is not one of destruction, but of love—a love that endures rejection and continues forward toward salvation.
As we reflect on this Gospel, we also look to Mary, the Blessed Mother. Mary, too, knew what it meant to walk the road of faith with courage and trust. From the moment of the Annunciation, she accepted God’s plan, even though it was filled with mystery and challenge. Mary quietly but faithfully walked with her Son, all the way to Jerusalem and the Cross. She never turned away, even when others rejected or misunderstood Him.
Mary shows us the way to her Son by her example of trust, humility, and perseverance. She reminds us that to follow Jesus is to choose peace over anger, forgiveness over revenge, and courage over fear. Just as Mary stood firm in her faith and guided others to Christ, she continues to guide us today.
Let us pray that we may imitate Mary’s steadfast love and courage, allowing her to lead us closer to Jesus. With her motherly care, she helps us to stay focused on the true mission: to walk with Christ in mercy and love, no matter the obstacles before us.
Upcoming Dates
10/2-10/3/25 – 6th Grade to Camp Tekakwitha
10/14/25 – Picture Retake Day @ both campuses
10/15/25 – Goodies with Grown-Ups @ RES (All-campus mass to follow)
10/28/25 – Parent/Teacher Conferences @ both campuses 4PM-8PM
10/30/25 – Early Dismissal 11:15AM SMS/11:30AM RES; Conferences 1PM-4PM (both campuses)
10/31/25 – NO SCHOOL
Accreditation Visit
This school year, FACS will be hosting a visiting team from the Wisconsin Religious & Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA). Every seven years, the school undergoes a self-study process and culminates in this visit. The team from WRISA will be visiting our campuses October 20th through the 22nd. We look forward to having them here – business will run as usual, but I wanted to make you all aware of this important upcoming visit.
Musical Auditions
Our upcoming musical, Seussical Jr, will be hosting auditions soon. Please see below for the timing and dates of the auditions:
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Tuesday, October 7: during lunch/recess (5th–6th graders)
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Wednesday, October 8: during lunch/recess (7th–8th graders)
Conference Sign Up
At the end of the month, we will be hosting conferences at both campuses. Similar to last year, a sign-up will be sent out to all families so that you are able to pick the timeslot and date you would want to have your conference. This is a great opportunity to sit down with your child’s teacher and learn more about how the year has been going. The sign-up will be sent out in a week or two, so please keep a careful eye out for it! Please see the important dates above for the exact time windows for exact time windows for each date.
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