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St. Jude shares love with community, Science is booming at St. Joseph
: Feb 14, 2008
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Community leaders share lessons, Spelling bee buzzes
: Feb 11, 2008
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Calendar of Events

Today is Jul 24, 2008

St. Raphael Parish

St. Raphael Parish in Naperville plans to sponsor a Christian beginnings workshop from 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 19-30 (no class May 26). The cost is $150 per person, which includes materials. For more information 630-355-4545 ext. 112.

St. Raphael Parish

St. Raphael Parish in Naperville plans to hold "Matthew: A Gospel for Times of Transition," a one-day retreat, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 31. The cost is $25 per person. For more information 630-355-4545 ext. 112.

St. Jude Parish

St. Jude Parish in Joliet plans to hold vacation Bible school June 16-20. Registration is scheduled May 17-June 2. For more information 815-725-2209.

The St. Ambrose Home School Association

The St. Ambrose Home School Association plans to co-sponsor a musical performance at 6:30 p.m. June 7 and at 3 p.m. June 8 in the Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium at University of St. Francis in Joliet. For complete details 708-557-7070.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Naperville plans to host "EcoMission: Growing Our Souls and Saving Our Planet" May 31-June 12. Complete details, including a schedule of topics, are available at www.stapostle.org.

St. Jude Parish

St. Jude Parish in Joliet plans to hold vacation Bible school June 16-20. Registration is scheduled May 17-June 2. For more information 815-725-2209.

SS. Peter and Paul Parish

SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Naperville is offering the Tridentine Mass. The Latin Mass is celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. For more information 630-718-2114.

Immaculate Conception High School

The class of 1958 of Immaculate Conception High School in Elmhurst plans to hold its 50-year class reunion Oct. 3-4 at the Wyndham Drake Oakbrook Hotel. For details or to help locate alumni 630-833-2939.

Mary Queen of Heaven Parish

Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Elmhurst plans to continue its Women in the Church/Women in the Bible speaker series.
The schedule is as follows:
Franciscan Father Benet Fonck, a renowned presenter, is slated to speak at noon Aug. 10 about St. Clare.
Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, a prominent biblical scholar, is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 about women of the New Testament.
Mary Foley, pastoral life coordinator at the Elmhurst parish, is planned to speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 about "Women in Ecclesial Ministry Today."
For complete details 630-279-5700.

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Elementary School Briefs

Published Feb 11, 2008

Community leaders share lessons

JOLIET— Two community leaders recently shared their insights with the students of St. Mary Nativity School in Joliet. Larry Walsh, Will County Chief Executive, discussed the governmental workings of the community. Walsh spoke to grades 4-8 about the responsibility of citizenship. He related his position as county administrator and as an Illinois senator explaining his representation of the people. Walsh also fielded questions about the upcoming presidential elections.

Another leader, Dottie Mueller discussed art history. The art teacher from Joliet Junior College then offered a lesson on Impressionist Art.

In other school news, Michael Bannon, Allison Buldak, Alex Buldak, Adam Gregurich, Matt Mammosser and Christian Pantoja plan to attend the Regional Science Fair held march 7 at the University of St. Francis in Joliet. Their projects were awarded outstanding merit. Ian Buchman and Joseph Dowling received first place awards.

Spelling bee buzzes

LOCKPORT—On Jan. 29, St. Joseph School in Lockport held its annual all-school spelling bee. Seventh grader, Kevin Carlton, was winner of the competition. Claiming second place was eighth grader, Anna Bryniarski, with sixth grader, Eric Dubek, placing third. Alternate is sixth grader Sarah Brightmore.

Also taking part in the bee were sixth grader Rachel Weiss, seventh graders Megan Cavanaugh and Aubrey Ficek, and eighth graders Amanda Lee and Kelly Brightmore.

Carlton, Bryniarski, and Dubek moved on to the next step of competition Feb. 5, when the Will County Private Schools’ Spelling Bee was held in the St. Joseph Activity Center.

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