Do You Know Jesus?

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 20: 27-38
            Today’s Gospel is about life in Heaven. Because of our belief in God we have the opportunity to live forever in Heaven. What image of Heaven does today’s Gospel create in your mind? In answering this question think about:

• What truly makes you happy?
• What feelings do you experience when you think of heaven?

Take a moment to discuss this. If time allows, draw a picture of what you think Heaven is.

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. STASI
Protecting God's Children for Children
After participating in “Protecting God’s Children”, many parents requested that we follow up with a children’s program. Therefore, the Diocese of Joliet embarked on a search for suitable materials.

This program is called “Talking About Touching”. We will be using the same program that we used last year. The “Talking About Touching” program, adapted for the Diocese of Joliet, is a way for your child to learn to recognize and respond appropriately and assertively to improper (sexual) touch. The instruction is gentle and will help your child learn about these unpleasant realities in a positive way. Your child will not be exposed to specific sexual language or depictions of graphic situations.
Click here for curriculum details and more information.

If you do NOT wish for your child to participate, please sign the release below and return it to school by the November 12th.

Sincerely in Christ,
Rita Stasi Principal

Picture Retakes - Monday November 19th
Picture Retakes will be on Monday, November 19 and will begin at 8:30. Only those students that are having their pictures redone will be out of uniform.  Remember to send the complete package back and the payment envelope with your student.  (pictures should be arriving any day if not received by this newsletter deadline).

Need to Get Away?

Surround yourself with the beauty of tropical landscaping, swaying palm trees and breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy a 7-day stay in this exquisitely furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo. Relax by the pool or build a castle in the fine Gulf sand. This Grand Prize includes a Getaway Deep Sea Fishing Marina Excursion and $300 cash that you can use towards airfare, gas, meals, etc. Contact donor to agree on date.
Download a Grand Prize & Raffle Ticket Form
Raffle Tickets will be Sold During Parent /Teacher Conferences - Reservations for Hoe Down may also be returned.

Lunch - Recess Volunteers Needed
Can you spare 1 hour per month to help with lunch and recess? We are a little short of help on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and could use another person or 2 to help out. This is an easy job, a great way to say hi to your kids during the day, and younger siblings are always welcome. Grades 1, 2, 3 and 6 eat during shift 1 (11:15-12:10) and Grades 4,5, and 8 eat during shift 2 (12:05-1:00). Contact Ann Klein if you can lend a hand! 630-963-9281

Bulletin Board

On the Auction Block Guests of the St. Joe’s Hoe Down will have the opportunity to bid on the following items in the evening’s Silent Auction. Make your plans now to purchase an item with friends or family!

The Ocean Is Calling 7-day vacation to Fort Myers, Florida, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo by the beach, pool
Gorgeous Stained Glass Nativity Set Handcrafted by Sr. Dorothy & Miss Virginia , Stained glass set, Mary with Jesus, Joseph, three kings, angel, camel, lamb, donkey and oxen
Four Disney World Park-Hopper Passes 4 - Four-day park-hopper passes
Fine Jewelry 14 kt ring with 28 diamonds totaling .56 kt , 16” - 14 kt gold necklace , 18 kt gold bracelet
Mom & Dad Getaway! One night stay at the Downers Grove Marriott Suites , Hollywood Blvd movie and beverages for two, Dinner at Claimjumpers restaurant
Da Bears! Pair of Tickets to the Bears vs Saints 12/30 , Dremel tool 400 XPR
Walter Payton Autographed photo of famous #34
Harold “Sweet Swinging” Douglas Baines Autographed photo of one the greatest White Sox players
Chauffeured RV to Lake Carroll, IL for a Catered Day of Recreation Chauffeured 33’ RV to waterfront home at Lake Carroll Lunch, dinner and beverages provided for 10 , boating, water sports, fishing, kayaking game room, pool
Teen Slumber Party One night stay from the Downers Grove Doubletree Guest Suites , Tivoli movie theatre tickets for 10, Aurelio’s $50 gift certificate
Lombard Lounge Around One-night stay at the Hampton Inn Lombard, Makeover from Salon Dolce
Links and Lunch at Edgeweood Valley Golf and lunch for a threesome at the Edge wood Valley Golf Club Custom Made Dog House Handcrafted by the Webelos from St. Joseph School
The Crusade Continues St. Joe’s Bean Bag toss game , St. Joe’s Spiritwear wind shirts ,Montini basket includes sports camp certificate, sweatshirt, sports pass, flag, baseball cap, t-shirt, water bottle, bumper sticker

Environment Club Meeting Thursday November 15th
The next meeting of the Environment Club will be Thursday, November 15th, 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

Printer Cartridge Collection
Keep those empty printer cartridges coming! The collection boxes are currently just outside the lunchroom. Any cartridges - from inkjet's to large laser cartridges - we can send in for $$. Please try to save the original boxes from the large laser cartridges - they are less likely to break in the mail.

8th Grade Annual Coat and Book Drive
November 1 - December 1
The 8th Grade Annual Coat and Book Drive for Corkery School, which is the former school of Mrs. Stasi is in full swing. Please bring your donations to the school by December 1st. 8th Grade students and parents will deliver the books and coats on December 6. The families who receive the donations appreciate your generosity. Kids Coats: Must be clean and needing no repairs. Drop boxes located in the School Hall.  
Kids Books: In good condition.  Drop boxes in each classroom.

Altar Server Training
We’re looking for new altar servers, starting at Grade 5. Training sessions will be held on November 10 and November 17. Sessions are at 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm and are one hour long. Current servers can also sign up for a refresher. Pick a date and time and call the parish center (630) 964-0216 or send Fr. Jerome an e-mail at jkish@catholic.org. Parents are always welcome to attend.

School Deep Clean
On Friday, November 9, the cleaning company will be doing a detailed cleaning of our school.  We are using the positive approach against  the MRSA virus and the cleaning company will be using a disinfectant called Microbanqgc.  They have been cleaning regularly but on this day they will be doing a very detailed cleaning.  We have been told that the best defense is hand washing, covering any open wounds or sores and encourage students not to share any items with other students.

Hoe Down Buy It Now Auction!
Rules for Buy it Now!
1) To purchase the item, select the green "Buy It Now"and provide your name and phone number.
2) The first offer to Buy It Now - based on time and
date will receive the item.
3) These Buy It Now items will expire Nov 15 @ 12:00 noon.

Front Row Seats!
No need to leave 1 hour before an event, we reserved the front row for you and your family. One "near the door" parking space is also included.

Christmas Mass Front Row Seating, Chaplet & Handcrafted Stained Glass
This front row seat (your choice of mass) package includes a 7" x 14" stained glass handcrafted original from the 100 year Old St. Joseph Church. The St. Joseph Chaplet is handmade with bloodstones and sterling silver finds, the center medal is St. Joseph.

Easter Mass Front Row Seating, Chaplet & Handcrafted Stained Glass
This front row seat (your choice of mass) package includes a 7" x 14" stained glass handcrafted original from the 100 year Old St. Joseph Church. The St. Joseph Chaplet is handmade with bloodstones and sterling silver finds, the center medal is St. Joseph.

VIP Front Row Seating - 10:30 am Show/$50.00 Lunch Certificate from Ballydoyle
The front row seat to the most popular show in town - guaranteed the best pictures of your performer! Enjoy lunch at Ballydoyle after the performance!
Buy it Now for $125.00

VIP Front Row Seating - 8:30 am Show/$50.00 Breakfast Certificate from Dahli's
The front row seat to the most popular show in town - guaranteed the best pictures of your performer! Start the morning right with breakfast from Dahli's!
Buy it Now for $125.00

Bears vs Saints December 30

2 Tickets to Bears vs Saints
Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints
Sunday December 30, 2007 - Noon - Soldier Field
SEC 439 ROW 18 SEAT 5 & 6
Buy it Now Price $500.00

Sister Bernie's BINGO BASH

St. Joseph Parish youth Ministry - ‘World Youth Day Travelers’
invite you to participate in a night of “Unrelenting hilarity” ( New York Times) Sister Bernie has the hottest bingo game in town until she discovers her bingo board mysteriously broken. Never losing hope she enlists Father Martini and Sister Cherisse to help organize a traveling bingo game ... and so begins this delightful disaster!!

Sister Bernie's BINGO BASH
Downers Grove North High School Auditorium
4436 Main Street
Downers Grove, Il 60515
7:30 pm/Doors open at 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Great for Christmas gift–giving! Make shopping easy…give the gifts your loved ones will…”savor and enjoy” -Jeffrey Lyons NBC

Questions, call Youth Ministry at 603-964-0216 x1201
$25.00 per ticket in advance/$30.00 at the door.
Limited seating available

Crusader Pride

Click here for current Basketball News including pratice schedules, rosters and games information.
Basketball Schedules / Rosters and Practices

Fundraising

Jewel - Osco Shop and Share Days
November 12, 13 and 14th

Jewel-Osco Shop & Share Days. Please see the link on the school website and go to Jewel and shop, shop shop. Our days are Monday 11/12, Tuesday 11/13 and Wednesday 11/14. Please tell family and friends to download as well. There is no limit to how many you use. In the past we have received anywhere from $100-$350. Buy Manna and make it a daily double for our school. Thank you for your participation. Any questions please call Amy Marciniak 630- 971-1962.
Jewel Shop And Share Slips

Manna

Manna Order Form
Manna Automatic Withdrawal
Manna Standing Order Forms

Manna preorders are processed on Monday mornings at 9am unless there is no school on Monday.  Standing orders are processed every week.  If you have signed up for automatic withdrawal, you can e-mail your order to sjagielo@sbcglobal.net (order must be received by 9am Monday.)"

Manna Forms for the standing order and direct withdrawal can be found on the St. Joseph website now. Thank you for the interest. Several families have already taken advantage of them. You can always submit an additional form for other items you are interested in.

Watch for the Holiday Order form and specials coming soon!
Sellers for the this week:
Friday, November 9, 9:30am school NO SCHOOL
Saturday, November 10, after 5:00pm mass M. Durkin / C. Theisen
Sunday, November 11, after 8:45am mass M. Werner / P. Johnson
Sunday, November 11, after 10:30am mass J. Kranz / N. Welsh
Friday, November 16, 9:30am school T. Brandenstein / M. Byrne

Community News

DG FRoG Chess Tournaments Begins December 1
The Friends of the Gifted and Talented, also known as FRoG, is a local, non-profit organization in Downers Grove, Illinois. Twice yearly DFrog holds chess tournaments and the next one is December 1st. The tournament is open to all children K-8. For more information about FRoG and the chess tournament - www.DFRoG.com . Online registration is encouraged.