Pray for softer hearts. Fr Paul spoke to this at Mass this weekend. He wove that message into an understanding of how difficult it is to give up the things that we so want to truly take up the work that Jesus teaches us is ours to do. A wonderful example of this is the approach to the crisis in Syria that is being modeled for us by the Holy Father. In our secular political world, there are cries of ‘Act now!’ Cries of ‘No…don’t drag us into something that we will regret later.’ Demands to punish the leader of Syria. Demands to arm the rebels. All of this is wrapped around the horrific deaths of families seemingly by the very leadership that they trusted. Pope Francis has asked us to turn to prayer and fasting while the secular world considers further violence as the condemnation. Here at ASCA, we joined Catholic schools around the world in praying for the victims, and praying for softer hearts. We will continue this prayer throughout the coming week as our government searches for wisdom as they decide on a reaction to this unthinkable act. The Holy Father shows us that we all have the work of Jesus to do; and right now, it is to sincerely pray for softer hearts. Please join your children in prayer this week.
Welcome!
We welcome our newest staff member, Mr. Tim Traynor. Tim assumes the position of Director of Institutional Advancement (Development Director) Tim is an experienced development director coming to us from NAMI. We are excited to have him working in this very important position.
Dinner Dance Auction
It is time to plan the 2014 Dinner Dance Auction. The date is Saturday, March 15th, and we would love to have you be a part of it. Please join us on Friday, September 20th at 8:15 am in the cafeteria. It really is a fun and rewarding way to help make this school the best place possible for our children. See you on the 20th!
Market Day
Our first Market Day of the year will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, 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 Saturday, September 14th, 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.
Mum Sale Pickup
Plants will be available for pick up in McSherry Hall on Thursday, September 12 from 2:30 – 4 pm. Please enter through Door 8. Contact Michelle Yacullo at (630) 416-6691, or yacullo@sbcglobal.net with any questions. Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraising initiative that will directly benefit ASCA students and programs.
News from Campus Ministry
Each Wednesday morning, our school community gathers for the most important facet of our week…we celebrate the Eucharist as one body in Christ. Parents who are commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist in their parish are invited to also participate as a Minister of the Eucharist. Please contact Mrs. Patti Stock, Campus Minister, at pstock@ascacademy.org about this ministry.
Campus Ministry would also appreciate assistance with the maintenance of the smaller liturgical linens which are used at Mass. This is a very simple and easy volunteer opportunity! Please contact Mrs. Stock if you are able to help.
What we celebrate each week at Mass sustains us not only for a day, or a week, but for a lifetime. Join us in prayer each Wednesday at 8:15 am.
Wednesday Rosary
Our Rosary has resumed in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Reflection Chapel (located across from the school gym) at 7:50 am before Wednesday school mass. Praying the rosary is a great way to receive additional graces, to meet other parents, and to honor Mary, our spiritual mother.
Instruction sheets and extra Rosaries are always available. Kids (even noisy ones) are welcome! So, we look forward to you joining us each Wednesday morning, beginning next Wednesday, September 11, at 7:50 am. Please contact Darlene Newman at newmdar@gmail.com with any questions.
Hot Lunch Ordering Deadline
The deadline to place your October hot lunch order online is this Sunday, September 15. Please visit https://fspro.orderlunches.com. All Saints’ school password is allsaints136.
5th Annual Fall Fun Fair - Sunday, September 29th from 1- 4 pm –
Pre-Order Ticket Forms
Ticket pre-order forms are being sent home in hard copy today with all oldest and only students, and will also be available at the school website. Make sure to pre-order your discounted fun fair tickets. This year’s fair will include a Wheel of Teachers for your chance to win a Homework Pass, Games, Prizes, Bounce House, Cake Walk (If you don't like to bake, you can purchase peanut-free cakes or cupcakes to help support the fun fair. Jewel bakery items are peanut-free), Photobooth, Sports Zone, Boozle B Hairdos, Sandy Candy and much, much more. Don't miss out on all of the fun. Order your tickets today. Pre-order ticket forms are due by Tuesday, September 24th at 9:00 am.
This big event needs lots of help, and we welcome your participation! Please contact the Fun Fair committee to volunteer, to learn more about the 2013 Fun Fair, or to bake/purchase a nut free cake for our cakewalk. Email the team at pmgulli@comcast.net (Maria Gulli), or teamgambs@sbcglobal.net (Chris Gambs). Your time and talent is needed and greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!
Community Outreach
During the month of September, Community Outreach will be collecting musical instruments in good condition. Instead of collecting dust, give the precious gift of music to a child. All donations can be brought to the ASCA office. The instruments will be donated to local students. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato. Please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcast.net with any questions.
A huge thanks is going out to the children of ASCA for making cards for Operation Support Our Troops in honor of 9/11. This project was led by our amazing art teachers, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Peterson. The cards of appreciation will be sent to the troops via Catholic Charities, and should arrive near Christmas.
All Saints Athletic Association 
Volleyball season is off to a great start! Several of our teams won their first games this past weekend. Your attendance and the cheers from our athletes’ family and friends are always great motivation for our teams who represent our school so well, so come out and cheer them on THIS WEEKEND! A full schedule can be found by clicking on the following link on the ASCA website: http://dplvba.org/schedule.asp, or by visiting the All Saints website and clicking on “School News”/ASCA Sports.
Cross Country News!! 
Come out this Saturday, September 14 for our cross country meet, which starts at 9 am sharp. Location information will be available later on this week on the ASCA website. Come out and cheer on our runners!
Mandatory Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Meeting
Attention All 5th Grade Student Athlete Parents and parents of NEW ASCA student athletes in grades 6, 7, and 8. This is a reminder about a MANDATORY meeting this week.
POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE PARENTS MEETING
MCSHERRY HALL
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
WEDNESDAY
7PM
MEETING DURATION: 90 MINUTES
If you have attended this meeting before, it is not necessary to attend again.
Please email Vicki Perry at asaa@ascacademy.org with any questions.
ASAA Boosters
Show your school spirit, support our athletes and spread the word—We Are The Saints! Introducing the All Saints Sports Shirt! Each year there will be a new design. Get yours today for only $15. They’re available in youth and adult sizes. Contact Karen Hughes at khughes408@sbcglobal.net, or pick yours up at the concession stand at home volleyball games this season.
Food Allergy Documentary
Thank you so much to all the parents sending wipes for your child when they have peanut butter or tree nut products. We so appreciate your help in making ASCA a safe environment. To help you to better understand just how serious dealing with food allergies can be for families, FARE has teamed up with The Discovery Channel to produce a new documentary about food allergies called “An Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America.” The hour-long documentary, narrated by Steve Carell, explores what it is like to live with life-threatening food allergies, how families and individuals managing food allergies are working to raise awareness in their communities, and the vital research underway to find effective treatments and a cure. The link is: http://www.discoverychannelcme.com/patient-education/food-allergies Please give it a look!
Move Your Feet Campaign
The Catholic Education Foundation is sponsoring a campaign called “Move your feet to give a child a seat” to raise money for scholarships throughout the Diocese of Joliet. ASCA is not able to participate directly because we have a commitment on the date (October 18th) as well as our commitment not to ask students to be the active solicitors of money for our campaigns. That said, this is a worthy cause, and if you would like to help with the efforts of our Diocese to fund students in need, please contact jlangenderfer@dioceseofjoliet.org. Your consideration is appreciated.
Outdoor Luminary Mass
The 19
th annual “Light of My Life” outdoor Mass will be held in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, corner of Columbia and North Ave., Naperville on October 13, 2013 at 6:15 pm. This mass will fulfill your Sunday Obligation, so bring the family. The intention of this evening is to dedicate a luminaria as a silent tribute to any person(s) who may have touched your life in a special way, deceased or living, past or present. Each luminaria will have the individual’s name on it, will be placed within the cemetery and remain lit well into the evening. Please contact Rita at
630-355-2740, or Cheryl at
630-505-0276 with any questions.