March 5, 2014 

Dear Parents,

Thanks to all of the families, friends, and businesses who are supporting our Auction and Gala!  The Shanleys, fourth grade parents, and other school families have volunteered much time and work to make this event a grand success.  There is still time to purchase tickets, support our event with a donation, and/or purchase tuition raffle tickets or wine corks. 

Breaking News: Josie Dunne of La Grange, a local musical sensation (soon to be famous!) is making a special appearance at our Auction!

This year's Auction offers so many wonderful and intriguing Auction items for bid, entertainment with a country flare, and many other exciting surprises.  So, please join us for a fun-filled evening of good friends, food, drink, and entertainment.

Please visit our Auction Website to prepare for the big night:

• Preview the Auction items;
• Link to our on-line bidding site;
• Set up your on-line bidding account to save time at check-in;
• Place your initial bids and sign up for a party or trip; and
• Set up automatic bids to be sure you are not "out-bid."

We hope to see everyone there, but even if you cannot attend, feel free to join in the bidding fun on-line:

• Set up your credit card ahead of time;
• Place initial bids;
• Set a budget on automatic bids and make sure that you are not "out-bid"; and
• Sign up for a party or trip.

We look forward to spending Saturday evening with you!

Sincerely,

Jolene Hillgoth          Margaret Hayes

President                    Principal

Please Join Us as We Celebrate and Support Our School  

Spring Musical: Guys and Dolls

       March 19-21

       The Flyer/Order Form went home in last week's family envelope.  Come support our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!

7th and 8th Grade Service Opportunity

       The St. Cletus Food Pantry needs help transporting bags of groceries on Thursday, March 13.  Sign-up forms are going home in this week's family envelope with our 7th and 8th grade students.

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers Needed

       Our children's Easter Egg Hunt is approaching soon, and we need your help.  The kids love this annual event, but we cannot pull it off without some volunteers.  If you have been looking for a way to get involved or you are a veteran volunteer, the Easter Egg Hunt is a lot of fun and not an overwhelming amount of work.  We are looking for one person to head the event and a few other volunteers to help. The Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 12.  Please consider giving some time to make this event a success. To sign up, click on Sign-up Genius and scroll down to find "Easter Egg Hunt."  Thank you in advance.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Wendy Schuler.

Archdiocese of Chicago's Partners in Education: Link to Monthly Newsletter 

St. Cletus Fine Arts Series Presents

       "An Afternoon with Ken Baker and Friends," on Sunday, March 30, at 4:00 p.m.  Click HERE for event details and/or to order your tickets.

Nazareth Academy's Presentation on Safety and Social Media

       6th through 8th grade students and their parents are invited to this presentation by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. in Nazareth's Auditorium.  For more information, e-mail C. Kokontis.

Girl Scout Sunday--This Weekend

       The Girl Scouts of St. Cletus Parish will celebrate "Girl Scout Sunday" on March 9.  Please note the special Mass time of 2:00 p.m.  All Girl Scouts and adult volunteers of St. Cletus School and Parish are invited to celebrate this special Mass--a great Mass to attend after kicking up your heels at the Spring Auction the night before--you'll get a few more hours of "Zzzzzz's"!  Hope to see all SC Girl Scouts and their families there.

Scoop Deadline:  Monday by 3:00 p.m. to scoop@stcletusparish.com

             School Office:  (708) 352-4820