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Do You Know Jesus?
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 19:1-10
Luke shares with us a story of Jesus traveling to Jericho and meeting a tax collector named Zacchaeus. In Jesus’ time, tax collectors were unpopular. Zacchaeus particularly was unpopular because he took more money than he needed and kept it for himself. The crowds in Jericho were not pleased that Jesus spoke first to Zacchaeus. However, because of the grace shown to Zacchaeus by Jesus, Zacchaeus turned his life away from selfishness and greed toward serving God.
The message in today’s Gospel is twofold. Jesus came to save all people, even those who have strayed away from God. And, when we truly meet Jesus we change our lives for the better. Would your life be different if today Jesus showed up on your doorstep?
FROM THE DESK OF MRS. STASI
Report Cards Home
Report cards will be coming home with your student on Friday, November 2, please remember to check their backpacks. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, November 8.
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.
Parent/Guardian Pupil Transportation
Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who must provide transportation to and from school because free transportation is not available for their children may be eligible to receive money from the state to help offset some of the cost, for example, bus fares, or mileage reimbursement for private automobiles at $0.485 per mile.
If you can answer yes to the following questions for the current school year, you maybe eligible to receive reimbursement for providing such transportation.
1) Will the pupil be under the age of 21 at the close of the school year?
2) Is the pupil a full-time student in grades Kindergarten through 12?
3) Does the pupil either live 1 1/2 miles or more from school or 1ive less than 1 1/2 miles from school but must be transported due to a serious safety hazard approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation?
4) Does the pupil attend a school within Illinois, which meets Illinois compulsory attendance laws?
5) Did the parent/guardian incur transportation expenses resulting from transporting the pupil to and from school?
6) Did the pupil not have access to transportation to and from school provided entirely at public expense?
7) Did the parent/guardian reside within Illinois during the time period expenses were incurred?
If you answered yes to the above questions, please watch the messenger for when the forms will
be available.
New Sibling Form Due November 1
At this time of the year, we are planning for the next school year. If you are planning on sending a student to St. Joseph School in August who is new to the school, please complete the form below and return it to the School Office by next Thursday, November 1.
New Sibling Form
Remember to tell the good news of St. Joseph School!
 St.
Joseph Annual
Book Fair
Nov. 1-6
The fair
is now 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
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Easy-Links:
Manna Automatic Withdrawal
Manna Standing Order Forms
Altar
Server Schedule
Dates
Online School Calendar
8th Grade Annual Coat Drive Going on Now!
FRIDAY (NOV 2)
Report Cards Home
Pizza Lunch
New Sibling Form Due
Book Fair Open 8-3
SATURDAY (NOV 3)
Book Fair Open 8-3
SUNDAY (NOV 4)
Book Fair Open After All Masses
(Excluding 5:00)
6:00 pm Mandatory BBall Meeting School Hall
JV & Varsity Football Equipment Return
MONDAY (NOV 5)
Book Fair Open 8-3
Hoe Down Reservations Due Today!
Berto's Lunch - Special Orders Only
TUESDAY (NOV 6)
Book Fair Open 8-3
8:30am Rosary - NO MASS
7:00pm 7th Grade Robert Crown
WEDNESDAY (NOV 7)
6:30pm Football Banquet
THURSDAY(NOV 8)
Teacher / Parent Conferences
Gift Wrap Pick-Up Gym Lobby
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY (NOV 9)
NO SCHOOL
Hoe Down Reservations
Due November 5th
Just a reminder that Hoe Down reservations
are due on November 5th.
For planning purposes, the earlier we receive your RSVP, the better!
Please mail your reply card with money to Maribeth Ruf, 848 Sheridan Place, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
If you've misplaced your invitation, please visit the school web site for our online invitation
Online Invitation
If you won't be able to attend the event, you can still support this important fundraiser!
See our Silent Auction "Buy It Now" opportunities in the eMessenger over the next few weeks.
Grand Prize & Quick Draw Raffle
Drawings will be at the Hoe Down, but winners need not be present to win.
We're raffling a 7-day stay in Fort Myers, FL complete with deep sea diving excursion and $300 cash, an 8 gb iPod, a Wii Entertainment System, a Killerspin ping pong table and a weekend for two in Oak Brook with hotel stay, restaurant and spa certificates.
Take a shot at putting your best spin on the ball and at winning a Killerspin Ping Pong Table !
Raffle Tickets and Information
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.
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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.
Gift Wrap is Here!
Don’t forget to pick up your order in the gym lobby when you come to Parent Teacher Conferences on November 8th. Please contact Karen Encher Skala 630-852-0699 or keskala@comcast.net or
Joelle Scheg jscheg1@comcast.net or 630-725-0028
if you have any questions.
Halloween Candy Leftovers Wanted
Fellow Trick-or-Treaters! Please bring your excess candy to the box marked "Halloween Candy" outside the school office.
Rosary This Tuesday 8:30 am
There will not be an 8:30AM school Mass on Tuesday, November 6th, instead, the Rosary will be prayed for the souls of those St. Joseph School family members who have died during this school year.
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 8 @ 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.
Buy it Now for $175.00
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.
Buy it Now for $175.00
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
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 |
Parents Basketball Meeting Set for November 4th
The mandatory parents' meeting for basketball is Sunday, November 4 at 6 PM (immediately following 5 PM Mass) in the School Hall. There will be a brief general session followed by team meetings where your child's coach who will discuss the upcoming season with you and cover topics such as practice schedule, team rules, philosophy on playing time. Please mark your calendars.
 St. Joseph Football Celebration
Wednesday November 7th
New Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Downers Grove American Legion, 4000 Saratoga Ave (North of Doerhofer Park)
Pizza and Pasta Buffet, Cash Bar and All the Rootbeer You Can Drink! $6.00 per person - paid at the door R.S.V.P. To: Football Celebration
Football Equipment Return -Sunday November 5th
This Sunday Evening Following the BBall Meeting in the School Hall (meeting will begin after 5:00 pm mass)
Checklist for Returns ______Helmet (no chin strap) ______Shoulder pads ______Practice Jersey
______Game Pants ______Practice Pant ______Girdle ______Pant Belt ______Pads |
 Manna
Manna
Order Form
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 2, 9:30am school S. Harte / S. Barrett
Saturday, November 3, after 5:00pm mass S. Bowe / L. Krouse
Sunday, November 4, after 8:45am mass M. Byrne / N. Ulch
Sunday, November 4, after 10:30am mass T. Galvin / M. Fitzgerald
Friday, November 9, 9:30am school No School |
