STEVE ANGRISANO

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

The one, the only, STEVE ANGRISANO will once again be joining us right here at St. Jude!!   This free evening of music, laughter and worship is open to all families and all ages. Please join us to be inspired and praise together with Steve on Monday, January 10^th at 7pm in the St. Jude church.

Santa's Shop Reminder

Children are invited to shop at our up-coming  “Holiday Gift Shop or Santa’s Shop” at St. Jude on December 16^th and 17^th. this event will be during the school day. Gifts will be priced from 25₵ to $5.00.  We will have lots of lower priced items.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE TAX INFORMATION

The After Care Tax Information for 2010 will be mailed to your home.  Watch for it in your mailbox the first or second week of January.

Rosary

The Rosary and reflection will be held at 6:30 this evening for the Fields/Cox family at St. Jude Church. The family will also be remembered at the Tuesday morning Rosary. You are welcome to attend either or both.

MATH CLUB RESUMES JAN 10, 2011

Just a reminder that there will be no Math Club next week, Dec. 13 and 15. Math Club will resume the week of Jan. 10. No Math Club the first week after vacation. Students wishing to continue with Math Club will need to register again for the second semester. Watch for forms to be sent home after vacation.
Games can be purchased for home use through www.mathpentath.org.
We certainly hope your child has enjoyed Math Club and hope to see them next semester.
Have a blessed Christmas and wonderful vacation.
Math Club teachers
Questions? Contact dboles@sjsindy.org or nmeyer@sjsindy.org

December 24th Christmas Children’s Liturgy

The 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve, is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ presented as the Children’s Liturgy.  As part of the liturgy, all children and families are invited to bring an unwrapped baby item to be donated to St. Elizabeth/Coleman Home for unwed mothers.  If you and your children are interested and available to make a donation, some of the items that are needed by the home are listed below.  If you have any questions please contact Jayne Rode at 865-3433.  Thank you for your support of this great cause. 

Baby Items Needed by St. Elizabeth/Coleman: Diapers, Wet Wipes, Formula, Shampoo, Lotions and Oils, Newborn Outfits for Boys and Girls, Blankets, Baby Booties, Onesies, Baby Toys, Rattles, Baby Bottles & Bibs.

Cinnabon Fundraiser

Supporting the St. Jude Class of 2011 Great Idea for holiday entertaining, a gift, or Christmas Morning! The 8
We will sell 15 Mini Cinnabon’s for $10.00
Cinnabon’s will be offered on a first come first serve basis. We will sell them until they are gone.
If you have any questions please contact Vicki Rohrman @ rohrboys@comcast.net or 374-1369. th grade class will be selling ready-to-eat Cinnabon’s after each Mass the weekend of December 18/19. All proceeds will benefit the 8th grade class trip in May. The students sold this product at Back to School Night and it was a huge success. (retail on this product is $15.00). Cinnabon’s are ready-to-eat or may be frozen. We are offering a pre-order option. If you would like to insure that your order is fulfilled we encourage you to pre-order. You must pick up your order by 1:30 on Sunday, December 19.

SANTA'S SHOP

Children are invited to shop at our up-coming   “Holiday Gift Shop or Santa’s Shop” at St. Jude on December 16^th and 17^th.  It is an exciting program that enables your children to purchase their own special holiday gifts for friends and family.  Children will shop during the school day.

Gifts will be priced from 25₵ to $5.00.  We will have lots of lower priced items.

Have children earn the money to buy the gifts, by doing extra chores around the house.  What a great feeling for them to have earned the money and bought the gift all on their own.

Six volunteers are needed each day to help with this event.  If you are interested in helping, please contact me at Jenny Simmons at jennigirl776@yahoo.ocm

Roncalli Baseball 2010 - Christmas Camp

When: December 20^th and 21^st

Where: Roncalli High School Bubble Gym

Times:

3^rd-4^th-5^th grades  12:00pm to 2:00pm

6^th-7^th-8^th grades  2:30pm to 4:30pm

Cost: $50

Bring: Tennis shoes, glove, bat if available, hat

Fill out the form (available in school office)  and send it to Roncalli High School with check enclosed.  ATTN: Keith Hatfield.  Check made payable to Roncalli Baseball.

Roncalli High School

3300 Prague Road

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Questions contact Coach Hatfield at khatfield@roncallihs.org.

2011 Entertainment Books

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Looking for a great holiday gift idea?  The Entertainment Book may be the answer!  The St. Jude 8th grade class is currently selling 2011 Entertainment Books.  This book contains hundreds of coupons to different local retailers and restaurants including Regal Cinemas, Bucca Di Beppo, Kroger, JoAnn Fabrics, The Indianapolis Zoo, and many more.  Get your book today as this opportunity ends Friday, December 10^th.  Books may be purchased for $30.00 from any 8^th grade student, at the school office, or by contacting Kelly Strange at strangemom@sbcglobal.net or 366-2961. 

LAST CALL FOR POINSETTIAS!! ORDERS DUE DECEMBER 8TH!!

Get ready for the holiday season by ordering your beautiful florist quality poinsettias, which are grown right here on the south Side by Meridian Street Greenhouse.  Red, white and marble flowers with 5-7 blooms each are available to order for $12 each.  Please order on line at

www.meridianstgreenhouse.com/stjude 

Send checks made payable to St. Jude to the school ofice or mail to: Lori Curtis 7239 Lakeland Trails Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46259.  All orders are due by Wednesday, December 8th. Pick-up will be after all Masses on December 11/12^th. Call Lori Curtis, 709-0152 with any questions.

CYO WRESTLING

Registration for CYO Wrestling is underway.  Registration fee ($40) must be received in the Youth Ministry office by the start of the practice.  Registration can be completed on the CYO website: http://www.cyoarchindy.org. 

Practice begins Monday, January 3^rd at 3:30pm.

Marc Roland will be coaching the Cadet wrestlers.  Anyone interested in coaching the K-4 wrestlers should complete a coaching application form (found at http://www.stjudeindy.org/youth_ministry/documents/CoachingApplicationform.pdf) and return it to the Parish Center, ATTN: Jessica Lambert. 

Questions?  

If you have questions, please contact the wrestling coordinator:  Dan McAllen  787-3895      dcmcallen@comcast.net

BOXTOP CONTEST

Please check the expiration dates on your Box Tops.  If they are expired please don't attach them to the collection sheets.  We can't send in expired Box Tops!

 

If you have any Box Tops that are going to expire on 12-31-10 please send those in before Christmas break.  A lot of the 5 point Bonus Box Tops expire on 12-31-10.  Please send them in!

CAMPBELL'S SOUP CONTEST ENDING SOON!!

The Campbell's Soup Contest ends 12-17-10.  Please send in your Campbell points.

MARKET DAY

Orders are due on Tuesday, Dec 7.  You have until 11:00 pm to enter your order on-line at www.marketday.com or call Ann Marsicek at 862-0205 or 523-6566  to place your order for you.

Order pick up is on Saturday, Dec 11, from 9am -10am. 

Those of you, who participated in our frequent buyer program, don’t forget to place your order this month to receive your FREE basket.  

There are on-line specials and discounts this month so be sure to enter the codes during the check out process.

  

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to complete their surveys.       

Congratulations to Mrs. Schultz’s first grade class.   They turned in the most surveys and will receive their special Market Day treat next week.    

As always if you have any questions or need help placing an order, please call Ann.    Thanks and have a very Merry Christmas!

RONCALLI REBEL SOFTBALL

Winter Softball Camp

Date: Wednesday, December 29 & Thursday, December 30
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Site: RHS Bubble Gym
Cost: $30-Checks made payable to Roncalli Softball

dlauck@roncallihs.org
787-8277 (school)
513-1567 (cell)

SCHOOL BLANKET COLLECTION

We are collecting blankets for those in need this Christmas season as part of the parish service project.  If your student brings in one blanket they can be out of uniform on Monday, December 13^th, if they bring in two blankets they can be out of uniform on both Dec. 13 AND Dec. 14^th.  The blankets can be new or gently used.  Blankets will be counted as per family…so if you have multiple children in the school one blanket donation covers each of them for one out of uniform day..two blankets donated per family covers two out of uniform days.  Please consider giving the “Gift of Warmth” this Advent Season.

THANK YOU!!

Mrs. Jane Benedict wants to thank whoever gave her the wonderful gift for her birthday yesterday.  She just loves it and is most appreciative.

"JUST KIDS"

There will be no "Just Kids" for 5^th/6^th graders on December 10^th because Jessica will be away at a Youth Ministry Conference.   

COLTS DAY! / SPIRIT DAY!

The Colts really need our help!!  On Friday, December 3rd, students may dress in "Colts Wear" or "Spirit Wear"!! 

Adult Volleyball League

The new year is around the corner and we are getting ready for our 2011 winter co-ed adult volleyball recreational league. No spiking or overhead serves are allowed. We play on Saturday nights from January 8th until March 12th. There is a limited number of spots available so sign up ASAP. To sign up you must be at least 21 years old and a registered member of St. Jude Parish. Talk to anyone who has played and they will tell you how much fun it is... and a great night out.  Get your spouse and friends and sign up soon.  Last date to sign up is December 5th. For futher questions contact Tony Ahaus at 788-0729.

SPIRIT DAY!

Friday,December 3, 2010 is Spirit Day at St. Jude School.  Students may wear St. Jude Spirit Shirts with jeans.

STEVE AGRISANO

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!

Monday, January 10^th at 7pm, the one and only STEVE AGRISANO will once again be here sharing his stories, his talent and his faith with our community.  Don’t miss out on the chance to be inspired by this talented Catholic musician!!!

MOMS PRAYER SPONSORS NEEDED

The gift of prayer is priceless.  St. Jude Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) has openings for prayer sponsors who pray for the success of the women that participate in the 2011 MOMS sessions that begin in January.  To volunteer or for more information, please contact Heather Tuttle at hthrmchl@yahoo.com or 422-5025.

SCRIP BEFORE CHRISTMAS

There are only 2 more weeks to order Scrip before Christmas Break!  The last order will be taken on Monday, Dec. 13th with delivery on Thursday, Dec. 16th.  Orders and payments must be in the school office by NOON ON MONDAYS!

There are many retailers that have been added to Scrip Now (scrip cards that can be downloaded from your computer).  These include Amazon, Chili's, CVS, Home Depot, iTunes, JCPenney, Land's End, Lowe's, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's, O'Charley's & On the Border.

Also, some new retailers are now offering reloadable cards.  These include AMC, Burger King, CVS, Dominos, Gap, Hyatt, Old Navy, Lowe's, Starbucks and Papa John's.  Please remember to only reload them through the Scrip website!

Scrip is a great way to get tuition credit while shopping for the Holidays!!!  One family ordered Wal-Mart cards for their employer to give to all of their employees as gifts.  This is just an example of one of the many ideas for Scrip use.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

Thanks and have a great Holiday Season!!!

Chris McGinsie
(317) 501-7550 (Cell)

SHOP AND DROP!!

St. Jude Youth Ministry will once again be sponsoring DROP n’ SHOP.

All you have to do if fill out the registration form (which can be found at www.stjudeindy.org under high school youth ministry) We will provide the babysitters and the activities for the day, and you get to shop all morning kid free!!!

This awesome opportunity will take place in the Family Youth Center on Saturday, December 11^th from 9am-noon.   Registration Forms must be submitted to the Youth Ministry office so that we can ensure the proper number of sitters will be available!