November 2022

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:9-14 NRSV) In this passage, Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. As these two men come to the temple to pray, we listen in to their prayers.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mrs. Krause because she is so fun to be around, and makes class interesting.

Wabasso St. Anne’s School and the Wabasso Public Elementary School both had an opportunity in October to learn American flag etiquette from Joyce Plaetz, the Education director for the Victor Hirsch #263 American Legion Auxiliary. The St. Anne’s fifth and sixth graders and the Wabasso Public School Kindergartners and first graders were the chosen audience. Both groups of students were very attentive and active listeners.