Do You Know Jesus
Fourth Sunday of Easter
John 10:1-10
Today’s gospel message is all about following Jesus. John’s gospel reminds us that in order to follow Christ we need to avoid temptations that lead us away from Him. We’re to be responsible and make decisions that keep us close to Christ. This is what we are told to do by our parents, teachers and church leaders but it is not necessarily easy to do, is it? By imitating Christ and his teachings, we follow Christ.
When you’re with your friends, playing sports or in the classroom, and you are tempted to do something that you know you shouldn't, what can you do to remember to imitate Christ? Your parents and teachers will not always be around to remind you. Do you take time to pray to Jesus to be present in your life every day? How about starting your day, “Good morning Jesus, please be with me today in everything I do.” Doing this can help you remember that Christ is present in your life, and wants to be present in your life, forever.
Office Notes
Join Us!
To all who give to St. Joseph School of your time, talent or treasure, we celebrate your dedication. Please join us on Tuesday, April 29th for our 8:30 a.m. School Mass, which is being celebrated for your intentions. We appreciate the many blessings you bring!
School Board Discerning New Members
The St. Joseph School Board includes several members whose terms will expire this school year.
Accordingly, the board is discerning new members for the upcoming school year. Reading this announcement could be opportunity knocking at your door. Current board members say that, while this service has claimed some of their free time, it has been a worthwhile and very rewarding experience. Board members are not required to have a child enrolled in the school. Terms are for three years.
If you believe the school board may be for you, or to have a question answered, contact Sister Dorothy at 630-969-4306, Ext. 2222, or Board President Kevin Lynch at kkmblynch@aol.com.
 Tutoring Update
Hello Parents!
We are going to have to change the date for the end of the year Tutoring Pizza Party. The 8th grade is making their Confirmation this Friday and is only going to be in school for ½ day. So, we will be having the Tutoring Pizza Party on Friday, April 18th from 2:15 till 3:00 p.m.
Thanks, Mrs. Wick !
Hear Ye' Hear Ye' Read All About It!!
St. Joseph in the News!
SJS First Graders
recently took a field trip to Good Samaritan Hospital for a better understanding of what a hospital visit entails. Read more about it -click here!
View the Mother/Son Dance
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FRIDAY(April 11)
Noon Dismissal 8th Grade Only w/ Permission Slip
Report Cards Home
Market Day Orders Due
Pizza Lunch
1:20 Battle of the Books 4th/5th Grade
7:30pm 8th Grade Confirmation
SATURDAY (April 12)
5:00pm Youth Mass
MONDAY (April 14)
Special Lunch Pre-Orders Only - GAB
7:00pm Parent Forum Meeting
Jewel Shop and Share
TUESDAY (April 15)
8:30am Mass
Market Day Pick-Up
Jewel Shop and Share
THURSDAY (APRIL 17)
Environment Club - Afterschool
FRIDAY (APRIL 18)
Pizza Lunch
Tutoring Pizza Party 2:15-3:00pm
Jewel Shop and Share
Co-ed Volleyball
7pm 7 Green vs 8 Green
Desperately Seeking Lunchroom Helpers
Got an Hour for Lunch?
A few extra hands are desperately needed to help with lunch and recess on Mondays and Thursdays. Do you have 1 hour per month that you can help out? Shifts run from 11:15-12:15 and 12:00-1:00. Come say HI to your child in the middle of the day - they'd love to see you! Please call Ann Klein 630-963-9281. Thank You
It's not too late!! for Market Day
Try one of the many Gourmet items or order some of your favorites. Order forms can be dropped off at school by Friday, April 11, order online by Friday noon, or call Cindy Jagielo 241-3735 by 8pm on Friday.
Parent Forum Newsletter
We are sad to have our current board members retire but are excited about our incoming members.
First, we want to say THANK YOU to Marybeth Giuffre and Marie Fitzgerald, our co-Presidents, for a smooth, organized year full of laughs. We also want to say THANK YOU to Leticia Pedraza, our Treasurer, for handling the crazy money flow back and forth, keeping us straight, and for all the fun. You will all be missed.
However, some wonderful new faces will take over. We are excited to announce our new co-Vice-Presidents Laura Freeman and Noreen Woods and our new Treasurer Carol Malone. Kim Dietrich and Amy Kovarik, current co-VPs, will take over as co-Presidents. We are looking forward to another fun year where we can enrich our children.
Read all about it click here ....
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Friday April 18th
Co-ed Volleyball
7pm 7 Green vs 8 Green
8pm 7 White vs 8 White
Saturday April 19th
Party Partners Food and Wine Event
Friday April 25th
Co-ed Volleyball
7pm 7 Green vs 8 White
8pm 7 White vs 8 Green
Tuesday April 29th
Mass for Volunteers
Thursday May 22
VIP
Join us for a fun night of wine and food tasting hosted at the Roth's, 4904 Highland.
Learn about and taste wines from around the world.
No need to bring your passport, we'll provide one for you. We will also be serving food pairings so bring your appetites.
This grand finale of Party Partners events is one you will not want to miss.
Please arrive promptly at 7pm for the around-the-world tasting challenge which will last from 7pm-9pm.
We will also have some amazing raffle opportunities for you, so bring some extra dollars if you want a chance to win some great prizes.
We have room for only 8 more couples so send your registration in soon if you are planning to attend! Please send to Kerry Griffin c/o Louis Griffin room 3. Contact Amy Kovarik at 963-1599 with any questions.
Saturday April 19th
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Battle of the Books
CONGRATULATIONS to our 8th graders who won the middle school championship for the Battle of the Books!!!
8th Grade Champions:
Charlotte Skala, Matt Blanchard, Joey Hughes, Katie Jarecki, Tori Przybyl, Maeve Meier, Andrew Drennan, Tim Kritzler, Brian Meier, Greg Musil
Mark your calendar for Friday, April 11th, when the 4th and 5th graders will be competing for the championship at the intermediate level. The competition will take place at 1:20, in the school hall. PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
4th grade:
Erin O'Brien, Kellie Flavin, Catherine Giuffre, Megan Geraghty, Lauren Porcelli, Patrick O'Meara, Bryan Pedraza, Matthew Weichec, Johnny Anderson
5th Grade
Sean Economou, Anthony Porcelli, William O'Meara, Matt Metzler, Larry Dunn, Daina Polikaitis, Maggie Johnson, Francesca Tiballi
Environment Club
The next meeting of the Environment Club will be Thursday, April 17th, in the school hall until 3:30 pm. Any 4th or 5th grader who wants to attend must fill out a permission slip or bring a note from home. Permission slips are in the 4th grade rooms. Questions? Call Ann Klein 630-963-9281.
Attention Student Council Members and Friends!
Leadership Camp forms now available!
Anyone interested in this wonderful opportunity can either contact Ms. Rensi or go to the Illinois Association of Junior High Student Council web site http://www.iajhsc.org/summer.html for more information, photos and all forms. Ms. Rensi has to register anyone wanting to attend! Please let her know ASAP! Deadline for our school is April 17, 2008. We can arrange for you to talk to alumni who attended camp.
Attention: Lady Golfers Tee Time Available for Friday Morning League
Tee times are available for a Friday Morning League:
ABOVE PAR GOLF League at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Westmont
$50 joining fee includes: standing tee times,only Pay when you play, $14 greens fees,1 free day of golf ,
golf events with prizes,cash prizes for tournament, end of season banquet
For more information contact Cathie Dunn @ 515-9528 or at Cledunn@comcast.net |
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Manna Order
Form
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Automatic Withdrawal
Manna
Standing Order Forms
Did you know Jewel sold gas? On Cass and Ogden you can fill up and pay inside with your Jewel debit card.
(Note: They do not work directly at the pump as the gas cards available through Manna.)
Egg Harbor has been added to the pre-order form and can be purchased in cash and carry.
Watch for the upcoming special in May!
Sellers for this week:
Friday, April 11, 9:30am school K. Lobes / T. O'Brien
Saturday, April 12, after 5:00pm mass C. Jagielo
Sunday, April 13, after 8:45am mass C. Piekaraczyk / S. Bowe
Sunday, April 13, after 10:30am mass J. & L. Provenzale
Friday, April 18, 9:30am school M. Byrne / R. Musil
 Jewel Shop & Share Days
Our final Jewel Shop & Share Days will be held next
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday April 14th, 15th and 16th.
Please download the slip and use it for all your shopping needs at Jewel. Tell family and friends to go to our website and download the slip. It can be used for your prescriptions, stocking up the pantry or buying garden supplies etc. We have raised over $275 in our previous days. Let's try to surpass this amount this time. |
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Celebrating 50 Years! MAPLE HILL POOL!
MAPLE HILL POOL P.O. Box 295 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Corner of Maple and Belmont)
Offering American Red Cross Certified Swim Lessons for Members and Non-Members Swimmers build skills quickly with our daily program, build self-confidence, exercise, and increase water safety awareness!
3 Weekday Sessions Lessons fill up quickly, so REGISTER NOW!
See our website for registration forms at www.maplehillswim.org
For additional information, contact our Swim Lesson Representative at L701@comcast.net.
Already know how to swim... consider joining our AWARD Winning Marlin Swim Team
Everybody Swims. Everybody Wins!!!
Call now for Pre-Season SPECIALS!!! 630-964-0430
Visit our website: www.maplehillswim.org
Indian Trail School Spring Clothing Resale
6235 Stonewall Ave., Downers Grove
Seasonal Children's and Juniors Clothing, Shoes, Skates and Baby Equipment
4/18 Friday 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
4/19 Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM*
*Some Items 1/2 Off No Strollers Allowed
For information call: Ann Muniz (630) 663-1275 Lisa Gryl (630) 963-8536
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