Calling All Moms!

Are you looking for a spiritual journey designed especially for mothers?  The Ministry of Mothers Sharing, MOMS, invites all mothers: working moms, stay-at-home moms, grandmothers, and empty nesters to participate in an eight week spiritual journey.  Groups meet once a week, create an awareness of the inner sacred self, teaching new ways to inspire, encourage, and affirm one another.  Topics include self esteem, spirituality, feelings, friendship, and growth.  Sessions begin January 11, 2011.  Registration is currently in progress.  If interested please contact Jen Craig at jenniferacraig1@comcast.net, 781-1925, or Julie Hahn at pjhahn1@comcast.net , 859-0276.  All mothers are welcome!  Call now to reserve your spot!    

COATS, PANTS AND JEANS FOR THE NEEDY!!

Now is the time to clean out your closets and donate gently used and clean coats, pants and jeans.

The adult items will be donated to the homeless with Beggars and the children’s items will be donated to St. Philip Neri School. Please give what you can at the buckets at the doors in church by October 31^st. Thank you for your generosity!

St. Jude Boys Basketball Tryouts

BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUT DATES

There will be a 2^nd and 3^rd opportunity for each athlete to showcase his skill level to make one of the teams within their age division.

The tryout dates are as follows:

·         November 2^nd at the Roncalli bubble

o   56               600-730 PM

o   Cadet           730-900 PM

·         November 3^rd at the SJS gymnasium

o   4^th Grade    500-600 PM

o   56               615-730 PM

o   Cadet           745-900 PM

Roncalli Placement Test

RONCALLI INVITES 8TH GRADERS TO PLACEMENT TEST

Roncalli High School invites all eighth grade students to take the High School Placement Test on Saturday, November 13, 2010.  The test begins at 8 a.m. and will end at approximately 11:15 a.m.  There is a $10 fee and may be paid in cash or by check payable to Roncalli High School, and students are asked to bring two #2 pencils. No preregistration is required. Students should arrive at 7:45 a.m. at the Auditorium entrance. There will also be a parent information meeting for parents of 8^th graders from 10-11 a.m. in the Auditorium. 

Please direct questions to RHS Assistant Guidance Director, Lynn Starkey, at 787-8277, extension 234 or lstarkey@roncallihs.org.

Dinner and Monte Carlo

An Evening of Fun

All ladies are invited to attend the

 October St Jude Women's Club meeting, Thursday October 28th

The Men's club is hosting Dinner and Monte Carlo

Please RSVP by Tuesday afternoon to andreahaltom@sbcglobal.net

We will meet in the Parish Center Basement at 7:30 pm

We hope to see you there and bring a friend!
 

GIRL SCOUT BAKE SALE

Come and Visit the St. Jude 8th grade Girl Scouts this Saturday at Walmart

The St Jude 8^th grade Girl Scouts will be hosting a bake sale at  the Walmart on US 31 this Saturday.

Sales will begin at 9:30 am.  All of the proceeds will go to the Julian Center for abused women and children.

If you are out shopping Saturday morning, please stop by and support troop 917.

Thank you!

The Phase 2 Capital Campaign

The Phase 2 capital campaign is off to a great start!  It is not too late to send in your pledge card if you have not done so yet.  Please bring pledge cards to Mass this weekend and place them in the offertory basket, or return them to the school office or parish center.

Pledges big and small are encouraged.  Thank you for making a difference for St Jude School.

Roncalli Boy's Basketball Fall Skills Clinic

^6th Annual

RONCALLI

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

FALL SKILLS CLINIC

When:         Saturday, November 13, 2010

Where:        Roncalli High School Gymnasium

Time:          3^{rd  -}  4^th Grade Boys  -    12:30 - 2:00 pm

                   5^th - 6^th Grade Boys       2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

                   7^th - 8^th Grade Boys       3:30 - 5:00 pm

Cost:          $20 per player (includes T-Shirt to those who pre-register)

Come spend part of your Saturday with the Roncalli Rebel players and coaches!!  We will take this 90 minute session to work with each camper’s skills, and get him ready for another exciting basketball season!  Please pre-register, as only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a T-shirt!

Please call Coach Wantz at 787-8277 x 304 with any questions.

Please pick up registration forms in the school office.

The fee is $20.   Send the form and the fee to the following address by November 6th.

Roncalli High School

Attn: Michael Wantz

3300 Prague Rd.

Indianapolis, IN 46227 

                                                                                     

Trunk or Treat!

**Don't Forget about the Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Dance this Friday, October 22.  Trunk or Treat will be at St. Jude in the parking lot starting at 7:00.  Parents may arrive anytime before that to decorate vehicles.  An approximate number of children that will be participating will be e-mailed to you so you will know how much candy to have available.  The Halloween Dance will follow the Trunk or Treat event.  Cost for the dance is $5.00 per family plus a canned good.  All money raised will go to Anna's House,  The Dance will end at 10:00.  Come dressed up in your favorite costumes - prizes will be awarded.

RSVP is mandatory by Wednesday, October 20th to
st.judetrunkortreat@yahoo.com

No School Wednesday,October 27, 2010

Please note, there will be no student classes on Wednesday,October 27, 2010.  This is the day we have morning Parent/ Student/ Teacher Conferences.   

Labels for Education/ Boxtops for Education

Earn 150 Labels for Education Bonus Points when you buy any 5 participating Labels for Education* products with your Shopper’s Card!  Offer valid thru 10/30/2010

Got to elabelsforeducation.com and sign up today

Information will be coming home soon regarding the BoxTops for Education Contest.

SPIRIT WEAR / UNIFORM SHIRT ORDERS

There will be one more order placed for Spirit Wear/ Uniform Sweatshirts before Christmas.  The order must be received by this Friday, October 22.  Order forms may be picked up in the school office, or copied off the web site http://www.sjsindy.org/ under Resources.

ICE CREAM FRIDAY

This Friday, October 22, is Ice Cream Friday.  If you didn't buy an Ice Cream Card for your child, the cost will be $1.00.  Ice Cream Cards are no longer available.

Picture Retakes

The photographer will be here on Wednesday, November 10th to take the pictures of students who were absent on picture day.  Forms will be sent home for these students early that week.  Students who are getting their pictures taken that day may dress up for the occassion.

Skating Party

Join us for the Halloween Skating Party on Wednesday, October 20th at Wheels of Wonder Skating Rink located behind Southern Plaza.  Skating begins at 6:30 and ends at 8:30.  Dress up if you wish, but be sure costumes are safe!  No masks or hanging material to trip over. 

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Grandparents Day will be Friday, November 5th from 9:00-10:30am.  Be sure to invite grandparents or other special persons to share this time with us. Mrs. Schutz's Kindergarten class will have their Grandparents time from 12:30 - 2:00.  The Book Fair will also be open on this day, so stop in and check it out!  It's a good time to buy Christmas or birthday gifts for the kids!

2010 FALL BOOK FAIR

November 1 – 5
in the Saint Jude Library
Hours:      

Monday, November 1st   7:30AM – 8:00PM

Tuesday November 2nd   7:30AM – 3:30PM

Wednesday November 3rd   7:30AM – 3:30PM

Thursday November 4th   7:30AM– 3:30PM

Friday November 5th  7:30AM – 1:30PM

Cash and Personal Checks Accepted

Scrip

Monday, October 18th will be the last chance to order Scrip before Fall Break.  Orders will not be processed the week of Fall Break.  Please go to the Scrip webiste, www.shopwithscrip.com, and view all the current rebate offers from the Scrip retailers.

Also, it is imperative that money for Scrip orders are in the school office by noon on Mondays.  Starting next week, if an order's money isn't received in the school office by Monday, noon, or the order wasn't paid for online via Presto Pay, it will not be submitted until the money is received.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thanks for all of your support,

Chris McGinsie
cmcginsie@comcast.net

AWESOME AUTUMN GATHERING - JUNIOR HIGH EVENT

AWESOME AUTUMN GATHERING - Hosted by St. Jude Youth Ministry

WHO:   ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH DEANERY
WHEN:  Saturday, October 23rd   7:00 - 9:00pm
WHERE:  St. Jude Family and Youth Center
COST:   $5

Register with Jessica, Youth Minister.  Print off the form from the St. Jude Parish Website and return by Wednesday, Oct. 20th.

Many fall activities are planned for the fun-filled evening.
Hayrides, Scary Movie Viewing, Games, Cornhole tournament and much more!!

Don't miss out on this fun event!!  Concession stand will be open.  Proceeds from the concession stand will go toward the St. Jude 8th Grade Trip.

TP COLLECTION RESULTS 6777 ROLLS!

The toilet paper will be taken to the Pantry and staged for "repackaging" before distributing to Pantry clients.  Since we receive so few donations of TP, we prepare a bag with two rolls and put on the shopping line.  Clients are "charged" one point for the two-pack and are limited to one bag for more equitable distribution.  We seldom have ANY toilet paper (or other paper products), plus clients cannot use food stamps to purchase paper products; thus, nearly every client will "spend" their points on TP when available.

Thanks again and many blessings to the students, faculty and staff of St Jude.

Don Striegel

SVdP Pantry Volunteer Coordinator

TP the School Service Project RESULTS

Designs     1^st place   Leaning Tower of TP  Rm. 23

2^nd place    Royal Throne     Rm. 11

3^rd place    Castle       Rm. 2

Room Totals:    Grand Total    6777

1.    Rm. 6           610

2.    Rm. 13         608

3.    Rm. 25         600

4.    Rm. 5           512

5.    Rm. 3           498

6.    Rm. 11         459

7.    Rm. 15         453

8.    Rm. 4           408

9.    Rm. 17         400

10.  Rm. 1           385

11.  Rm. 2           380

12.  Rm. 12         334

13.  Rm. 10         281

14.  Rm. 18         243

15.  Rm. 21         221

16.  Rm. 24        205

17.  Rm. 23        180

REPORT CARDS

First Quarter Report Cards are now available on http://www.edline.net/ .  If you need assistance with your Edline information, please call the school office.

Phase 2 Capital Campaign

This weekend is Phase 2 Capital Campaign target turn in weekend

Just a gentle reminder that the target turn in date for Phase 2 pledge cards is this weekend, October 16^th and 17^th.

Thank you to all of those families who have turned in pledge cards early.

The Phase 2 Campaign focuses on an addition and renovation for the school.  It is truly an investment in the future of St Jude Church.

Committee members will be at church this weekend, after all of the Masses, to answer any questions.

Tuesday Morning Rosary

Please join us any Tuesday morning during the school year to pray the Rosary for the intentions of St. Jude school's staff and students.  You also have an opportunity to present intentions before we pray.  Perhaps your child has a big test or project they are working on, or seem to be struggling in a class.  Feel free to pray the Rosary with us on their behalf.  Join us after drop-off at 8 a.m. in the Place of Reservation in the church.  (This is the little room to the right of the altar.)  If you have any questions, please contact Joan Cahill at 784-9353 or mjjncahill@juno.com.

St. Jude Cross Country Results of October 9, 2010

456 Girls are CYO CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS. 


2nd CC Championship for 456 Girls in 3 years.

Cadet Girls are Runner-Up.  2 years back to back Runner-Up

Cadet Boys place 3rd, up from 11th place last year.

456 Boys place 9th, up form 11th place last year.

These are outstanding team results. Congratulations to all for a great race at the championship and for a great season

Blood Drive Thanks You!

We want to thank every one who participated in the Blood Drive this past week-end.  We had 77 donors and 36 people who were willing be tested as a bone marrow donor match for Katie Lynch.  Say a prayer!  Maybe a match will be found!

Market Day

Market Day orders are due by 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12^{th .}    

Orders can be placed on line at Marketday.com up until 11:00 pm on Tuesday evening or call Ann at 523-6566 to place your order for you or with any questions.

Order pick up is Saturday, October 16^th  between 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.    

Katie Lynch Bone Marrow Registry

This Sunday, Oct. 10 is the St. Jude Blood Drive from 8:00am to 2:00pm in the cafeteria.  It is short notice, but we will also be signing people up for the Bone marrow Registry for Katie.  Unfortunately, none of her siblings were a match for her.  There is a $30 fee to sign up.  This helps pay for the extensive testing. It only takes 20 minutes to fill out paperwork and 4 cheek swaps.  Wouldn't it be a wonderful gift if you were a match for Katie or someone else?   You must be between the ages of 18 to 61.  Please pass the word around.  If anyone knows any businesses that would donate $300.00 towards the registry, this would cover 10 people to sign up. 

Spirit Day

Friday, October 8, 2010 is Spirit Day at St. Jude School.  Students may wear St. Jude Spirit Shirts with jeans.

Parent/ Student/ Teacher Conferences

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences for all students are strongly recommended..  There will be two sessions on Monday and Tuesday October 25^th and 26^TH and a morning session on Wednesday, October 27^th.  Monday and Tuesday will be regular school days for the students.  There will NO SCHOOL Wednesday, October 27^th. Forms for signing up will be sent home on Friday, October 8th and must be returned by Thursday, October 14th.  Times available for Conferences are listed below: Please fill out the form that will be sent home with your time preferences.

Monday October 25              3:30 – 5:00pm

                                           6:00 – 8:00pm

Tuesday October 26             3:30 – 5:00pm

                                          6:00 – 8:00pm

Wednesday October 27       7:30 – 10:00am

"Taste of Roncalli"

Experience great food and drinks from the Roncalli High School community all in one place on Sunday, October 24, 2010.  This Alumni and Friends event - "Taste of Roncalli" will have over 20 food and beverage vendors showcasing the finest cuisine and beverages to offer beginning at 4 p.m. at Valle Vista.  Presale tickets may be purchased for $25.00 from the Roncalli Alumni Office and from each vendor.  Tickets will be $30.00 at the door on the day of the event.

For more information, please call 787-8277 ext 242.

On the same day, Roncalli will host a Dine A Round Golf Outing. Come early, bring your foursome and join the RHS community for the Dine A Round Golf Scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. 

Enjoy scenic Valle Vista Golf Course in all its beautiful fall colors and sample food on the course at the same time leading up to the Taste of Roncalli at 4 p.m.

The foursome special price is only $200.00.  To register your foursome, please call Gary Armbruster at 787-8277 ext 242 or email at garmbruster@roncallihs.org.  

AUTUMNFEST OCTOBER 9, 2010

St. Jude AutumnFest 2010

Sponsered by St. Jude Men's Club and Women's Club

Date: Saturday, October 9th

Time: After 5:00 Mass

Where: St. Jude Pavilion

With colorful leaves, cozy fires, and our wonderful parish families, it's no wonder that many people count autumn as their favorite time of year.

Come to the AutumnFest and enjoy a barbecue dinner, fall crafts, hayrides, bounce houses, haunted forest and many more fun-filled activities for the whole family!

Family Bingo Night

Tonight is Family "Bingo" Night. Plan to join us from 7:00 - to 8:00pm in the cafeteria for an hour of FREE fun with family and friends! There will be refreshments. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  See you there!

Boys Basketball Registration

Just a reminder to all boys basketball players:

Thursday, October 7, 2010 is the last day for registrations.  NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!

The first day of tryouts is Sunday, October 10^th in the St. Jude gym.  The times are as follows:

                                         i.    4^th Grade     530-630 PM

                                       ii.    Cadet           630-730 PM

                                      iii.    56                730-830 PM

Parents are expected to come in with their son in order to pay for and get him sized for his new uniform.  Failure to do so may result in your son not having a uniform for the first game.

Katie Lynch Rosary

As most of you know, Katie Lynch, a St Jude alumni, is a junior at Roncalli and has Hodgkins Lymphoma.  Unfortunately it has returned for the 3rd year in a row.  Katie is a strong believer in the power of prayer so we are having a Rosary prayer service on Oct. 17th  at 6:30pm at St Jude.  We want to fill the church up and raise the roof with our prayer, so please come and bring family and friends. 

 

Any questions call Beth Pretti.

“ TP the School” Service Project

       St. Jude will collect rolls of wrapped toilet paper to give to Food Pantry, as our Fall Service Project.

        The room that collects the most rolls will be invited to a toilet paper carnival.  The carnival will be held in the gym and will have games for the students to play using toilet paper.  Games would include:  TP throw, Ring the TP, Roll the TP, Stack the TP and Pick the TP with the Prize, and etc.  The carnival will include prizes and will last around 20 minutes.  NJHS members will be running the carnival.  It will take place during school hours.

        The top 3 TP collectors in each room will be asked to construct a design using the TP that was collected by their room.  All TP will stay in their packaging.  NJHS members will help their assigned rooms with the construction.   The class with the most creative structure will receive a prize.   All classrooms with have a chance to see the TP displays.

        TP collection drive will run from Monday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 14.  

St. Jude Boys Basketball

o   October 7 - deadline for all grade school boys to be registered for CYO basketball

§  As a requirement of CYO, failure to have your son registered by this date will result in their ineligibility for the season.

o   October 10 – Day #1 for tryouts. These times will not interfere with previously scheduled events.

§  This tryout will be mandatory to allow all athletes to be fitted for their uniform. Failure to attend this date will result in your son not having a uniform at the start of the season.

§  Tryouts will be at St Jude Gym

·       4^th Grade    530-630 PM

·       Cadet          630-730 PM

·       56               730-830 PM

Capital Campaign Phase 2 Kick Off!

This week-end is the Kick-Off for the 2^nd phase of the Capital Campaign.  To begin this phase, the children attended school today dressed up as professionals or what they might like to be when they grow up.  Over 100 students will be participating in the Masses and many are involved in the choir and the music department.  To show your support for the future of our children and of this important phase of this building project, please plan to attend one of the Masses this week-end.   Be sure to stop by the Narthex and view a short video made especially for this campaign.

SPELL BOWL TRYOUTS GRADES 4, 5, & 6

Spell Bowl try-outs on will be Tuesday morning (Oct. 5) at 7:00 and Tuesday afternoon at 3:15.  The try-out is a 30 word written spelling test. They only need to attend one of the try-outs.  Those who make the team will be practicing on Monday or Wednesday afternoons (it will change from week to week) from 3:15 – 4:00.  The  competition will be at St. Barnabas on Tuesday, Nov . 16, at 4:30.