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Do You Know Jesus?
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 23: 35-43
In Luke’s Gospel today we hear of a criminal who asked Jesus for help. This individual acknowledged the significance of Christ and Christ responded to him saying that they would be in Heaven together. As the criminal in today’s Gospel acknowledged Jesus as a King who’ll reign with God, we know that Jesus cares for us and will take care of us if we let him reign in our hearts.
How do you acknowledge Christ in your life? Think of the many ways to recognize Christ every day in our life: prayers, respect for others, help those in need, share our blessings with others. Share with your family specific examples of how you acknowledge Christ in your life.
Santa's Workshop &
Shop at Santa's Secret Store
December 2 from 1-3 pm
Reserve by Nov. 28
St. Joseph’s School families please join STUDENT COUNCIL for an afternoon of fun at our Santa’s Workshop!
When: December 2, 2007 1pm-3pm
Where: St. Joseph’s School Hall
Why: To celebrate the holiday and to raise money for the Children’s Hospitals of Illinois Computers on Wheels Program. More information on the web site www.iajhsc.orgunder service project.
What: An afternoon of fun, crafts, and treats! You can even have your picture taken with Santa! Don’t forget to check out our raffle prizes and take your chances on winning a real tree and much much more!
Who: All St. Joseph’s Schools children and families.
Cost: $5.00 per child $25.00 family max. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult! All money goes to Children’s Hospitals of Illinois Computers on Wheels Program.
Return the reservation form no later than November 28th, 2007 to Mary Crawford c/o Kyle Room 102.
Parent Forum News
Annual Christmas Collection
Dear Parents,
It’s that time of year again, the 19th Annual Christmas Collection
for the St. Joseph School Personnel.
Each year we ask our families to consider contributing to this
Gift Fund that was established to recognize all School Personnel.
All contributions will be divided among full-time, part-time, aides
and staff, with full-time teachers receiving the largest allocation.
A list of those families who contribute will be enclosed with
each gift.
Beginning next year, you will only be notified of the collection via
the online Messenger. There will also be a link provided so that you may print a copy of this letter to keep in a convenient place!
If you choose to participate, checks may be made payable to “PARENT FORUM”, and mailed, via USPS (please do not send through school, envelopes get lost in backpacks) to:
Nancy Gelwicks
1535 Grant St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Deadline date is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th. Thank you for your generosity during this Holiday Season! |
Halloween Candy!
If you still have Halloween Candy that you would like to contribute, please place in boxes outside of the school office.
Thank you from Student Council!
Thanks to all of you who made donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry. The donations will be used for Thanksgiving baskets this week.
Aurelio's Fundraiser is a Success!
Youth Ministry would like to thank each and every one of you for your support with our "Last Friday of the Month" Aurelio Fundraiser for World Youth Day 2008! Your phone calls kept their employees very busy, especially on Halloween - even the manager was surprised at the strong response! With the holidays coming up, we are "taking a break" with this fundraiser and will let you know of future dates |
Family Night at Papa Passeros Pizza
GOOD NEWS!
We have scheduled another family night: Papa Passaeros Pizza in Westmont.
We are especially excited about this one because:
1) They have more menu selections than previous locations we have visited.
2) They are giving us back 20% !!!! (All others have been 10%) .
3) They will offer free game tokens to all children .
4) This is the largest restaurant (most seating capacity) It should be good!
Nothing is currently on our calendar for Tuesday December 11.
So...... save the date!
7th Grade Confirmation Students’ Volunteer Opportunities
Limited headcount; reserve your spot by RSVP by the dates indicated.
CAROLING WITH SENIOR CITIZENS
Dec. 7, Fri. 6:30 PM – 9 PM
• Group singing drowns out the most challenging voices. It is your presence, smiles, songs and cookies that really make this a special fun moment in both the senior citizens’ and our lives.
• Bring two plates of two different kinds of homemade cookies with which to share and fellowship after caroling
• HELP CLEAN UP.
• Families of the 7th grade Confirmation Students are encouraged to bring their parents and siblings especially since extra parental supervision is needed.
• RSVP by Nov. 15 to reserve your spot and get details; email Judith Gallagher Caroling with Senior Citizens
PASSING OUT CARDS TO OUR HOSPITALIZED VETERANS
Jan. 25, Fri. 4 PM – 6 PM
• Make homemade cards with messages inside to pass out to our hospitalized veterans in Melrose Park.
• Bring a plate of cookies to share with the students and their families before we start.
• Families of the 7th grade Confirmation Students are encouraged to bring their parents and siblings especially since extra parental supervision is needed.
• RSVP by Jan 11 to reserve your spot and get details; email Judith Gallagher www.baseballcrazy@att.net 7th Grade Cards with Veterans
Hoe Down Was a Success!
Our November 17th Hoe Down was a huge success! 230 enjoyed an evening at The Barn (Arabian Knights Farms), including 23 St. Joseph Staff members. The event earned over $48,000 in profits for St. Joseph School from reservations, business sponsorships/ads, silent auction, raffle, party partners events, school projects, bean bag tournament and monetary donations. Thanks so much to everyone who attended, volunteered, supported the auction and raffle and/or donated items to make the evening fun and successful! Thanks especially to the Planning Committee – Kelly Roth, Maribeth Ruf, Suzanne Shover, Kerry Griffin, Greg Elisha and Beth Harbauer – and all of their respective team members, for all of your time and talents to organize the event.
Kind Folks Who Made Donations !
Please mention that you saw their company’s name in the St. Joe’s Hoe Down program and thank them for their support!
Gold Nugget Sponsors ($1,000)
Dr. Stephen T. Jagielo Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 630-969-4441
Knights of Columbus St. John Council #3738, 630-969-3738
Silver Bullet Sponsors ($500)
Corrugated Supplies Corp., 708-458-5525
LaSalle Bank, 866-904-7222
New York Life Insurance Company (Rod Hodgkiss), 630-795-5100
North Shore Pool & Spa (Schamber Family), 847-564-4910
Stamar Packaging (Joe Tedesco), 630-282-5400
West Suburban Veterinary Associates, PC (Alan Main, DVM), 630-968-4212
 Bronze Star Sponsors ($250)
The Glenn Davis Family
The Roth Family
Aurelio’s Pizza, 630-810-0097
Binder Realty Consultants, Inc., 630-963-1177
Cattaneo Electric, 630-910-9400
Community Bank of Downers Grove, 630-968-7400
Jeffrey J. Gentile, DDS, 630-953-1700
Scott R. Musil, DDS, 708-749-2040
Law Offices of David D. Criter, LLC, 630-852-4700
Law Offices of Daniel McCormick, PC, 630-769-1111
Law Firm of John G. Provenzale, LLC, 630-852-2100
Maribeth Reilly (Ruf) & Associates, 630-968-4245
P.S. Signs & Apparel, 630-852-4040
Safe-T-Store, Inc. (Meier Family), 630-963-2603
Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron (Jim Griffin), 312-332-0200
Toon Funeral Homes, Ltd., 630-968-0408
Topel Forman Certified Public Accountants, LLC (Tom Drennan), 312-642-0006
TW Group, Inc. (Tom Walsh), 630-737-0300
Silent Auction & Raffle Donors
The Balsamo Family The Becker Family The Joe Binder Family
The Brandenstein Family The Cislak Family The Glenn Davis Family
The Donofrio Family The Flannery Family The Fosket Family
The Jura Family The Kovarik Family The McLeod Family
The Marciniak Family The Meier Family The Ouska Family
The Roth Family The Scheg Family The Shover Family
The Smart Family The Walsh Family Cynthia Dybsky
Myrna Patterson Sr.Dorothy Randall Louise Shepard
Ken Tyrrell Miss Virginia
The 8th Grade St. Joseph Class
The Webelo’s 2 of St. Joseph School
 Academy of Dance Arts, 630-495-4940
Anderson Book Store, 630-963-2665
Arabian Knights Farms 630-325-3482
Aurelio’s Pizza 630-810-0097
Barry Aluminum & Windows, Inc., 630-963-0925
Bluestone Academy of Dance and Music, 630-963-0456
Brookfield Zoo, 708-485-0263
CD Murals (Cynthia Dybsky), 630-915-6157
Creative Memories (Lori Balsamo), 630-963-5280
Culvers of Downers Grove/Lisle, 630-434-9401
DoubleTree Guest Suites and Conference Center, 630-971-2000
Downers Grove Ice Arena, 630-971-3780
Downers Grove Marriott Suites 630-852-1500
Dream Dinners 630-241-2828
Dream Interiors, Inc., 630-810-1389
Dr. Janice M. Walser, OD, 630-969-0402
DuPage Children’s Museum, 630-637-8000
From Piles to Smiles (Sue Becker), 630-724-1111
Hampton Inn Lombard, 630-916-9000
Heritage House Florists, 630-968-0700
Hollywood Blvd., 630-427-1880
Home Style & Garden, Ltd., 630-852-1304
Jane Dilworth & Associates, 630-515-1230
Kane County Cougars 630-232-8811
Lady Likes 630-926-8756
Lombard Roller Rink, 630-953-2400
Marriott Oak Brook, 630-573-8555
Marriott Suites Downers Grove, 630-852-1500
Medical Office Systems, LLC (John Becker), 630-852-1736 Ext. 1
Montini Catholic High School 630-627-6930
Morton Arboretum, 630-968-0074
Oak Brook Park District, 630-990-4233
Piles to Smiles 630-724-1111
Salon Dolce, 630-953-1240
Shedd Aquarium 312-939-2438
Tivoli Theatre, 630-968-0219
TW Group, Inc. (Tom Walsh), 630-737-0300
Party Partners Donors
The Borgard Family
Emmett’s Ale House, 630-434-9526
St. Joseph Sponsors
The Anderson Family The Joseph Binder Family The Fleming Family
The Griffin Family The Harte Family The Jagielo Family
The Mike &Jackie Kennedy Family The Kippes Family The Koures Family
The Marciniak Family The McGrath Family The Metzler Family
The Mingey Family The O’Meara Family The Padovani Family
The Paveleck Family Evelyn Poulin The Jack Provenzale Family
The Roth Family The Ruf Family The Severin Family
The Shover Family The Spinosa Family Mike & Rita Stasi
The Ulch Family
Advertisers & Other Sponsors
Adams, Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 630-968-1000
Carlson Art Supply and Framing, 630-968-2977
Casey’s Market (Joseph Lane), 708-246-0380
CD Murals (Cynthia Dybsky), 630-915-6157
Creative Memories (Lori Balsamo), 630-963-5280
Dream Dinners, 630-241-2828
Dream Interiors, Inc., 630-810-1389
Dr. William M. Brennan, DDS, 630-969-4645
Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind, DDS, SC, 630-963-0925
Fenwick High School, 708-386-0127
Finesse for Less Interiors (Wendy Henry), 630-852-1803
Green Grass, Inc. (Chris Paul), 630-353-1709
Joe Pepitone Realtors, 630-852-7500
Leaders Bank (Rick Aguayo), 630-572-LEAD
Montini Catholic High School, 630-627-6930
Oral Health Care Professionals, 630-963-6750
Ouska’s Carpet Cleaning, 630-968-9444
Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Inc., 800-421-7325
Sassy Sprout, 630-968-7957
Suburban Door Check & Lock Service, Inc., 630-968-4727
Three Lakes Design (Greg Elisha), 888-842-0292
Wild Clover Day Spa, 877-332-9772
Party Partners
If you haven’t already signed up…some of your friends ‘n neighbors are hosting special events and y’all are invited! Grab your partner and sign up for a hoot and hollerin’ good time.
Roll the Dice into the New Year: $40/person
December 29, 2007, Orchard Brook Clubhouse
Test your luck with casino games, enjoy good food with good friends and dance the night away. Sponsored by the 4th and 5th grades, this New Year’s Eve of the Eve will be one to remember!
The Big Night: $40/person
February 9, 2008, Fitzgerald Hall
The Big Night is a movie about two Italian chefs trying to succeed in the restaurant business, and cooking up a fabulous dinner all the while. After watching the movie – which culminates with a big night of food and friends – we’ll enjoy the same meal we watched on the big screen. Sponsored by the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, you’ll definitely need to bring your appetite for this big night!
Food & Wine Event: $40/person
April 19, 2008, The Roth Home, 4904 Highland Ave.
Lift your glasses to toast an evening of fun and friends while learning about your favorite wine regions. Also on the menu – delicious appetizers and cheeses to complement the wine selections. Sponsored by the 2nd and 3rd grades, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Party Partners Sign-Up
A Women’s Evening of Prayer, Reflection & Holiday Dinner
with Sister Rosemary Rafter
On Monday, December 10, at 6:30 pm, a very special event will take place at St. Joseph Parish. Women of the parish will gather in the church hall to pray, reflect and share a meal with Sr. Rosemary as she prepares to retire after giving twenty-five years of her life in service to our parish.
All women of the parish are invited and welcome ~ whether you have had the pleasure of knowing Sr. Rosemary for twenty-five years or you have recently joined our parish!
Take advantage of this evening during the busy holiday season to relax and enjoy the company of other women.
Call friends and send in your reservation today.
The evening will include prayer, a reflection by Sr. Rosemary and a lovely holiday dinner. $20.00 per person will reserve your place. We must have reservations no later than December 3 for our caterer. If you would like to help with decorations, set-up or clean-up, please contact Beth Harbauer, Marta Spiezio or Helen McAlpine at the Parish Center.
We welcome any assistance! Please RSVP by Monday, December 3, 2007 Drop off or mail your response to St. Joseph Parish Center, 4824 Highland, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Please make check payable to St. Joseph Church
Name(s): _______________________________________________
Phone #: _______________________________________________
Amount enclosed: _______________________________________
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