St. Francis Xavier Religious Ed
News Bulletin

October 7, 2016
  
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Important to  Remember

ABSENCES  
Call RE Office prior to the start of class at 708.352.4555 or email
[email protected]

SIGN IN PROCEDURE  
Please make sure to stop in the RE Office whenever you are in the building to sign in before going to your child's class or to a presentation in Joyce Hall.

EARLY DISMISSAL  
Parent note required.
Stop in the RE Office to sign your child out.

PICK UP PROCEDURES  
Please do not double park.
Children always have the right of way.
Be considerate of our neighbors on Waiola and Spring Avenues.

CLASS TIMES  
Sunday: 9:00-10:15am
Wednesday: 4:00-5:15pm
Wednesday: 6:15-7:30pm

Please make sure your child arrives five minutes early so that class can begin on time.

Kindergarten parents ONLY may walk their child into the building.

WEEKEND MASS
SCHEDULE
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am,
9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 6:00 pm







































































































































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Coordinator's Message
NO CLASS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Enjoy the long weekend AND the week off of Religious Ed.
PLEASE support our annual fund raiser.
One family from each session will receive a $25 Gift Card to Target for selling the most Little Caesars'  Pizza Kits in that session. Call your family and reach out to your next door neighbor. We really need the support from everyone to reach our goal of $4000.
Orders can be made on line by going to: Go to PizzaKit.com and enter our fundraiser ID#318042. This fundraiser helps us to keep tuition cost down. A donation is always appreciated if pizza is not your thing.

We will NOT be having our pizza party this yer. Construction work has us rethinking that event. Instead, we are going to celebrate the ending of Religious Ed with a "Showcase" of RE on Sunday, April 23. Watch for more information about this in the spring 

Tution reminders will be going out next week to those who have an outstanding balance. Please try to pay off your balance or make a payment as soon as you are able. 

A reminder that whomever in your family is receiving this News Bulletin needs to forward it to others in your family who you requested to receive information. We are still working on correcting this unfortunate issue of only one email per family allowed with Constant Contacts.
 
Reminder that parents who come into the building for purposes other than stopping in the RE Office are asked to sign in and wear a visitors badge. Kindergarten children are allowed to be walked to their class by a parent.

Second Grade Church Tour
Our second grade church tour is quickly coming up.
Sunday second graders have their tour on Sunday, October 16 at 3:00pm in church with Fr. John. This tour takes the pace of class on that Sunday morning. Wednesday students will have their tour during class time on October 19.

Third Grade Mass
Third grade families are asked to put November 6th Noon Mass on their family calendar. All third graders will be singing a special song and leading the congregation with the Alleluia. There is a practice on Saturday, November 5 at 11:15am in church. More info to come as we get closer to the date.

Eighth Grade Speaker Event
This year our 8th grade will participate in two speaker events. The first is Sunday, October 23 at 3:00pm in Joyce Hall. This speaker event is in lieu of class that Sunday morning and Wednesday, October 26. More info to come.

Little Caesar Fund Raiser
Our annual fund raiser has kicked off. Children have donel home with order forms. PLEASE consider ordering a kit or two or making a donation. Call on your family and friends!  We receive $5 for every kit ordered. Our goal is $4000. Help us reach that goal. A $25 Target Gift Card will be awarded to one family in each session who brings in the most number of kits ordered. Donations in lieu of ordering are appreciated.

Family Ministry Opportunities
    Volunteer to Provide Desserts for BEDS Plus
Every Monday evening October '16 through May '17, two SFX Family Ministry volunteers provide dessert for BEDS Plus clients. Families drop off homemade or store bought baked goods at Joyce Hall by 7pm. While spots are full through the end of December, please reach out if your family is interested in being a back-up or to be notified when 2017 opportunities open up. Email Rebecca Daly at:
Phone or test 773-699-4802
    Decorate Doors for "Greg's Place"
The St. Francis Family Outreach Ministry is looking for volunteers to spread joy to the Alzheimer's residents of "Greg's Place" living at Plymouth Place Senior Living in La Grange. Our plan is to help the residents decorate their door with festive Fall/Halloween decorations. This event will be fun and rewarding experience for all St. Francis Parishioners. We will supply all decorations. The only thing we will need from you is your time, joy and kindness. If you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to contact Theresa Sullivan @ [email protected]
Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 1:30-3:30
Location:  315 North LaGrange Rd, La Grange
Limit:  20 people
This event is open to all ages. We ask for parent assistance to all children under the age of 10 years.

Trivia Night
A fun night for adults is scheduled for October 22. Get a table together. More info can be found in the parish bulletin.  This event is sponsored by the Men's Club.

5K Run/Walk
It's that time of year again. Click here for more information regarding this event that has become a favorite in the community.

Family Photo
We would like to add family photos to our We Are Family bulletin board.  Please send us your family picture if your family photo isn't already up.

Theme 
Who Are You?...You Are A Child of God....And You Are Loved!.....is our theme for the year. We are going to focus on treating each other with respect.
A heart will be displayed by each class each month as their YES to treating ALL with respect. Hearts will be displayed outside the RE Office. Stop in every so often to see how we are doing!

Absences
Please remember to phone in (352-4555) or email ([email protected]) your child's absence prior to the start of class. Thank you!

Important Dates and Handbook 
The Religious Ed Important Dates Sheet and Handbook can be found on the Parish Website.  You can click on the Attachment Section and Website
found on the top left hand corner of each Religious Ed News Bulletin.   

See You In Church!!! 

Terri Simeoni
Religious Education Coordinator