Do You Know Jesus?

Luke 18:1-8
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time

In today's Gospel, Luke is once again giving us a wonderful parable from which we can learn much. The parable teaches us is to have faith and trust in God to know that our prayers are always heard. Prayers may not always be answered the way we want them to be, but here is where the faith and trust in God comes in, we need to remember that God knows what is best for us at all times, in all situations. Could it be that sometimes we pray for the wrong things? What is appropriate to pray for? Prayer brings active participation to your wants and needs.

St. Joseph Annual
Bookfair Nov. 1-6

Proceeds Support the School Library

The school book fair, sponsored by Anderson's Bookstore, will be held in the church hall from October 30th through November 6. Students will have a chance to preview the fair during the school day on Tuesday, October 30th and Wednesday, October 31st. They will return to the fair to purchase books on Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday during the school day. The fair will be open for families and parishioners on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday during the hours listed below. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase educational and entertaining reading materials, while supporting the SJS Library.

Book Fair Sale Dates
Thursday 11/1 8:00-3:00
Friday 11/2 8:00-3:00
Saturday 11/3 After 5:00 mass
Sunday 11/4 After all masses excluding 5:00 p.m.
Monday 11/5 8:00-3:00
Tuesday 11/6 8:00-3:00

POS
Parent Over Shoulder

Negotiating the Chaotic World of Your Adolescent
A program for parents of students in Grades 6-8
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 6:30-7:30 pm
Herrick Middle School
4435 Middaugh Ave., Downers Grove

Join a panel of experts, school principals, community members and fellow parents at a community forum sponsored by Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and the PTA. This evening will provide an opportunity for parents to talk candidly about issues facing adolescents. The program will include three brief presentations followed by a discussion session.

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Sunday Children's Liturgy
November 2nd & December 2nd 10:30 Mass

Look around at Sunday Mass. Our Sunday worship is filled with the sounds and joy of children coming with their families and households to celebrate God's great love in our lives. If your child (in grade 4-8) would like to participate in a ministry, please print the registration form and return to the parish center by October 30th.
Registration Form

Bulletin Board

First Meeting Coming Soon for the Environment Club

The first meeting of the Environment Club will be Thursday, October 25th, in the school hall until 3:30 pm. Any 4th or 5th grader who wants to attend must fill out a permission slip. Permission slips are in the 4th grade rooms. Questions? Call Ann Klein 630-963-9281

Second Grade Book Worms
2nd Grade Book Worms meet at 6:30 pm in SJS Library on Tuesday, October 23rd.

St Joseph Pack 81
Pack 81 Calendar

Pack 81 Meeting
Please note that Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 there will be a Pack 81 Monthly Meeting. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the School Hall.

Wreath Sale

It doesn't feel like winter yet, but for those of you who like to plan ahead … we have a deal for you.  Pack 81 would like to announce that the annual Wreath sale is being officially kicked-off next week!  As in the past, our fresh Wreaths will be delivered around Thanksgiving, just in time for your holiday decorating needs.  

If you would like a live wreath or garland to decorate the inside or outside of your house this Christmas, please flag down your favorite Pack 81 Cub Scout, so he can fill your order.  We have all sizes, types and styles.  If you just can’t tell whether a Noble Fir or Balsam would look best above your fireplace, please ask…. and our scouts will assist.  Holiday coffee, hot chocolate and popcorn will also be available. Your purchase will support St. Joseph’s Pack 81 and you will get a fresh decorative Holiday Wreath delivered to your door.

Cub Scouts - 2nd Grade
Wolf Scout Outing - Doerhoffer Park
We will be having a special Wolf Scout outing on Friday October 26. We will meet at Doerhoffer Park near the concession stand at 3pm. Our den will spend one hour cleaning up the park after a short presentation from some of the park district maintenance team. All supplies will be provided. I hope everyone can attend--it will be alot of fun! Please contact Noelle DiBartolo at 630-963-1446 or ndibartolo@sbcglobal.net to let me know whether you will attend or not.

Family Fun Night...October 24th

A simple fundraiser for the family....
Come have dinner at: Cici's Pizza
1340 Butterfield Road Downers Grove

All you can eat Pizza Buffet $4.99
Dinner Buffet $4.99
Kids Buffet $2.69
Children 3 & under FREE!

Simply write your teacher's name on the back of your receipt and drop it in the box at the register.
The class that brings in the most business wins a pizza party!!!!!

Help our school - win a pizza party - moms get a free night out of the kitchen - have dinner with your friends!!!!!

"POP YOUR TOPS" for the Ronald McDonald House

Student Council needs your help! We will be continuously collecting aluminum can "POP TOPS" for the Ronald McDonald House! Ronald McDonald Houses act as a home away from home for sick children and their families; providing them with rooms, showers, kitchens, and family support. Please collect your pop tabs through out the year and return them to school in plastic baggies. The POP TOPS can be placed in the "Ronald House" near the copy room or brought to Student Council members on Wednesdays. Please ask your family and friends to help collect too! Special thank you to Mrs. Spiezo's for donating the giant box of POP TOPS! Student Council thanks you for your support in this worthwhile community service project!

A Great Success for the Head Start Program in Bolingbrook

St. Joseph Students Council Thanks You! for your support during the Undy Sunday collection! Your donations went to a head start program in Bolingbrook. This school serves very needy families in the surrounding area. Thank you for your many gifts, it is a true blessing for these families.

Crusader Pride

Once a Crusader Always a Crusader

Thanks for a Great Season & Best Wishes to Our 8th Grade Football Players!

Riley McGinnis, Mark Harbauer, Peter Danchisin, John Holecek, Jack Scanlon, Ryan Krouse, Matt Theisen, Kyle Crawford, Pat Grogan, Ray Miran, Sean Spratt, Jack Eppen, Brian Durkin

Brian Durkin prepares to catch a pass thrown by
Quarterback Riley McGinnis. Peter Danchisin and John Holecek look on.

5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball Clinics

The 5th Grade and 6th Grade boys will be having basketball clinics at Hobson Road Community Church Tuesday October 23rd. The 5th grade boys’ clinic will be from 5:30-7:00 PM and the 6th grade boys’ clinic will be from 7:00-8:30 PM. All the boys from each class are invited to attend.

A Big Crusader Thank You!

Thanks to everyone that helped out with this year’s Crusader Spirit Wear 8th grade fundraiser. From the many 8th grade students and parents who helped model and sell the Spirit Wear; to those who worked LATE into the night last week to sort nearly 200 orders so we could get the Spirit Wear out to the families in record time!Thank you to the Pinelli family and P&S Sign for helping to create the designs and deliver such an awesome selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, wind shirts and capri’s! The biggest thank you goes to Maribeth Ruf who has worked since June on choosing product, selling the items and the biggest job . . . inputting and reconciling the nearly 200 orders and the money along with it! A huge job done to perfection! Thanks St. Joe’s family for sharing your Crusader Pride and supporting the Class of 2008!

Fundraising

Don't forget to pick up pre-ordered pumpkins !
this Saturday, October 20 from 9-12 in the church parking lot on the west side of Main St. There will be some extra pumpkins on hand for those that forgot to order.
The Class of 2008 thanks you for your support!

ULTRA FOODS is sponsoring a 5% cash back to community groups. Please save your receipts dated between 10/1/07 and 12/31/07. They can be turned into the blue container by the School Hall or sent to Amy Marciniak c/o Molly Rm 14.

Aurelio's Day is on Halloween Wednesday, October 31st

St. Joseph Youth Ministry continues to prepare for World Youth Day 2008. With less than 300 days to go, many people are already registered - Australia has almost 64,000 and the United States almost 38,000 participants so far! More than 500,000 are expected to take part in at least one WYD event, which will feature the first visit to Australia by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Aurelio's has agreed to change our fundraiser date from the last Friday of the month to Halloween! Last year the phones "rang off the hook" from the many supporters of St. Joseph-we had the Aurelio's employees busy for hours and hours! To alleviate the "mad rush", please consider placing a pre-order either on Tuesday or earlier in the day on Wednesday. As much as Aurelio's would like to serve you in a timely manner, please remember this is one of their busiest days of the year! Your patience is greatly appreciated! We thank you in advance for your continued support! Please mention St. Joseph Youth Ministry when placing the order and turn in the coupon below when paying.
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PLEASE CLIP AND PRESENT TO AURELIO'S

Aurelio's Pizza 810-0097
940 Warren Avenue (located next to the Tivoli)
*open for lunch & dinner! *carryout & delivery!
We are happy to support the St. Joseph Youth Ministry in their journey to the World Youth Day 2008 Celebration with this purchase!

10/31/07 Name: ____________________ Order Total: $______

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Manna

Manna Order Form

"Standing order" program is now available for the manna program. The forms came out last week in the messenger envelope. Just fill our the forms and have automatic withdrawal set up with the parish business office.

Sellers for the this week:

Friday, October 19, 9:30am school R. Musil / T. Burk
Saturday, October 20, after 5:00pm mass S. Palubicki / N. Woods
Sunday, October 21, after 8:45am mass M. Menard / P. Johnson
Sunday, October 21, after 10:30am mass M. Harnik / M. Hodshire
Friday, October 26, 9:30am school M. Anderson / K. Lynch

Community News

Be sure to check out the October Grover News, a new free paper offered in Downers Grove.   It includes articles on our new Principal Mrs. Stasci and new Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Cheney and  St. Joseph School Night at the DGN vs DGS volleyball game.   Be sure to check it out each month for more stories on our school!  If you didn't receive a copy and would like to view it on the web at www.thegrovernews.com.