Preparing to Make Christ’s Story Our Story. As we begin this Advent season, first think that Jesus Christ was born an infant like your children; helpless, in need of nurturing and guidance through his toddler years, molded by the words and actions of his parents. All very much like your family. What he became was formed of course by God, but it was also from his earthly family. We can make Christ’s story ours. We have the tools. Fr Paul spoke this weekend about what we need to do to prepare for Christ to be in our lives. He spoke of how the church gives us the framework and how prayers bring us to the sense of gratitude and other-centeredness necessary for us to be Christ-like. This Advent we can make Christ’s story our story.
Dinner Dance Auction Tuition Credit Raffle
Want to win a $5,000 ASCA tuition credit for the 2014-2015 school year? Buy a ticket for the All Saints Catholic Academy 2014 Tuition Credit Raffle and you could win a $5,000 tuition credit for your family or the ASCA Scholarship Program. Tickets are $100 and only 150 tickets will be sold.
Net proceeds from this raffle go to the 2014 ASCA Dinner Dance Auction. Please see the ASCA Dinner Dance Auction website at www.ascadda.org for complete Tuition Credit Raffle rules and restrictions.
We will be selling tickets at the School Office (in Tim Traynor’s office) on Monday, December 9th during the following scheduled times (subject to ticket availability):
· 7:30 - 8:00 am before Mass
· After Mass from 9:15 to 9:45 am
· 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Cash and Check (payable to ASCA) will be accepted. If you cannot make it to any of the times outlined, please contact Tim Traynor at (630) 961-6125, ext. 126. Remember, ONLY 150 tickets are available for sale so act quickly!
Market Day
Our next Market Day will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, with product pick up from 2:30-3:30 pm in the gym (enter through Door 9). As a reminder, at least 10% of your pre-tax order will be credited to the 2013-2014 fundraising obligation, so please take advantage of this fundraising opportunity.
You are encouraged to place your order online at www.marketday.com, and pay by credit card. The deadline for internet orders is this Saturday, December 7th, at 11 pm. All Saints Catholic Academy's school code is 27119.
Volunteers are needed to help sort and stack the food. Please contact Tracy Coleman at tracytroy@aol.com if you are able to help.
Winter Coat Collection
We warmly thank you for your donations during the winter coat collection in November. We collected over 125 coats and winter-type items. The items were distributed to Hesed House, People's Resource Center and tornado relief efforts in Washington, IL. Thank you so much for your donations!
Christmas Caroling
It's time to tune up your holiday voices and join us in singing some Christmas cheer! We will be Christmas caroling at Spring Meadows Retirement Community on Friday, December 13th at 4pm. All children are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by their own parent. Space is limited, so sign up early by contacting Gretchen Muller at bandgmuller@comcast.net. For questions, please contact Bridget Roe at roeyerboat@yahoo.com. The Christmas Caroling flyer is going home with all oldest and only students today, and is also available at the school website.
Advent Rosary
During Advent, we will be praying the Rosary on Wednesday mornings at 7:50 am in the school gym. The lights will be low to enhance our prayer experience. Please come, even if you are running late. It is so wonderful for our students who are processing into the gym for mass to hear our school community joined in this beautiful and powerful prayer. Instruction sheets and extra Rosaries are available. Younger children are always welcome! Please contact Darlene Newman at newmdar@gmail.com with any questions.
Father Rocky is Coming to ASCA
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 7 pm, Father Rocky from Relevant Radio will come to All Saints to discuss and sign his latest book, ‘Marriage Insurance’, in our very own McSherry Hall, courtesy of SHPP. Please RSVP to this free event as soon as possible indicating your name and number of attendees to allsaintsrocky@yahoo.com, as space is limited. We will be opening up this event to our supporting parishes and the Relevant Radio community very soon, so do not miss out on this opportunity to hear Father Rocky in our very own back yard.
Calling All Bakers! We need cookies and lots of them!
It is that time of year again! The Christmas Cookie event for the ASCA teachers and staff will take place on Wednesday, December 11th. We will be filling boxes with homemade Christmas cookies for our teachers and staff to take home and enjoy with their families. With over 60 recipients, we are in need of many volunteers to bake cookies. We are encouraging anyone who loves to stir, blend, sift or roll, to fire up your oven and bake something wonderful!
If you would like to help us by baking a few dozen cookies, please email either Paula DeRuntz at pderuntz@wowway.com or Mili Jain at mili_anand@hotmail.com. Please specify what kind and how many dozen cookies you will make. We will be collecting cookies in Café 1 on Tuesday, December 10th at pick up (3:00 - 3:45), and Wednesday morning, December 11th at drop off. Because of allergy concerns, we ask that cookies are nut free. Thanks in advance for your help! We cannot do this without your support! The teachers and staff appreciate and look forward to these treats!
Don’t Forget! Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!!
Santa will stop at ASCA on Saturday, December 14th from 8 – 11 am.
Avoid long lines at the mall. Bring your family to ASCA to have a picture taken with Santa. The 8th Grade Elves will be entertaining families with craft activities and storytelling while your picture is being processed.
The cost is $25 per family, which includes pictures, craft activities and light refreshments. The reservation form can be found at the ASCA website. Reservations need to be received by end of day today, Wednesday, December 4. This event is sponsored by the Class of 2014, with proceeds benefitting the Class of 2014 Legacy Gift Project. Contact Cheryl Allemand at cmaallemand@wowway.com or Dee Zeuthen at deezeuthen@comcast.net with any questions.
Every Monday and Thursday morning, ASCA 8th grade students can be found outside Café 1 from 7:30 to 7:50 am at our school supply store, The Run Away Pencil.
Healthy Tips from Mrs. Loscheider
What happens if we try and fail? Is it a teachable moment for our children? If we don't allow our children to fail, it limits their ability to adapt in other life situations. Allow safe situations where your child can try something new. If they stumble, they will learn how to cope and, ultimately grow. Be there to support them, but let them have a chance to work it out. Disappointment comes in life. It is how we work thru it that makes us stronger and more confident to explore life. And it allows us to truly cherish our successes.
January Lunches
Online orders for January hot lunches can be placed until Sunday, December 15. Please visit https://fspro.orderlunches.com. All Saints’ school password is allsaints136.
News from All Saints Athletic Association
Opportunity to Buy Spiritwear!! With basketball season in full swing, and gift giving ahead, it is time to stock up on your spiritwear! Items will be available for sale next Thursday and Friday, December 12th and 13th from 3 to 4:30 pm inside the recess entrance. For questions, please contact Karen Hughes at khughes408@sbcglobal.net
ASCA Tote Bags
These sturdy, all purpose totes are available now in the school office. The totes would be ideal to put all of your spiritwear items in that you have purchased for Christmas gift giving. The totes feature the ASCA logo, and will come in handy during visits to the grocery store, bringing school projects into school, toting shoes and workout wear to the gym or ball field, or carrying things to your next tailgate. The cost is only $3 per bag, or two for $5.