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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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High School Briefs for the week of March 10

Published Mar 8, 2006

JCA dance team tops competition

 

JOLIET—Joliet Catholic Academy’s dance team successfully participated in two area competitions recently. The varsity team placed second in AA Hip Hop and first in AA Dance at the Bremen High School Invitational in Midlothian, Ill. The junior varsity team earned third place honors.

At the Oak Forest High School Illinois Drill Team Association Invitational, the varsity team took first place in AA Hip Hop and third in AA Dance. It qualified them for super-sectionals, scheduled to be held March 4 at Joliet West High School. The junior varsity team placed second in its category.

The dance team also competed at a national competition Feb. 3-5 in Orlando, Fla., where it placed 17th out of 35 teams and 35th out of 67 teams overall in the Small Varsity Hip Hop.

Members of the varsity dance team are Christina Andrew, Kylie Boothe, Lena Ceranski, Stacey Gonzalez, Danielle Hanus, Taylor Matichak, Erin McDonald Julia Mihelich, Rachel Papp, Kara Querio, Katie Randich, Lauren Stachelski, Jessica Vallera, Kristen Viscum and Heather Walsh.

Junior Varsity dance team members include: Erin Berman, Alexandra Broderick, Lauren Feichter, Molly Geraghty, Morgan Gniewek, Laura Grimaldi, Mary Malinowski, Hannah Mihelich, Breanna Plese, Samantha Reardon, Mary Grace Sartoris, and Sydney Schnuckel.

In other school news, the Spanish National Honor Society recently elected its officers for the academic year. Emily Soliman of Crest Hill was named president, Robert Vera of Joliet was elected vice president and Elizabeth Reyes of Rockdale was selected as secretary.

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