Thank you all for attending parent conferences last week. It is so important that you and the teachers have a chance to appreciate your child through each other’s eyes.
This weekend I had a very special moment. I took communion from one of our ASCA graduates. At my age it is quite surprising that I haven't received from a former student before, but I haven't. It was very moving for me. I always enjoy being a Eucharistic Minister myself. It gives me a chance to focus individually on each child or parent who comes through the line. Many years ago, I realized what a perfect moment of forgiveness communion is. No matter what conversation we might have had during the week, it needs to be washed clean as that person and I share this moment of Eucharist with each other. And now another realization; the torch is passed to our next generation of our wonderful church. It was a powerful moment for me to share the Eucharist in this way with my student. The educator in me delights in seeing this happen. God is good.
The 2013-2014 Year-End Financial Report and
2014-2015 Budget Report for ASCA Families
The 2013-2014 Year End Financial Report and 2014-2015 Budget Report for ASCA are being sent home in hard copy today with all oldest and only students. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Regis Watson, Finance Chairperson, at regis1997@gmail.com.
Change a Life Scholarship
We have now completed both a video presentation and a website dedicated entirely to the “Change A Life” Scholarship fund, and both are available for viewing at http://www.changealifefund.org/. If you would like to see it, check it out! We hope you will enjoy both the video and the site, and share our deep appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in these creative efforts, especially our students and their families.
Christmas Gift 2014 – Remembering the Teachers
The cold weather moving into our area is a sign that the Christmas season will soon be here! Each year, we acknowledge our dedicated teachers and staff with a coordinated gift from ASCA families. Please consider contributing to this gift. The Christmas Gift flyer with all of the details is being sent home with all oldest and only students today, and is available on the school website. The deadline for your donation is Tuesday, November 25th. This is a hard deadline, so if you wish to participate ensure that your contribution is turned in by November 25th. Contact Paula DeRuntz at pderuntz@wowway.com with any questions.
Christmas Caroling
It's time to tune up your holiday voices and join us in singing some Christmas cheer! We will be Christmas caroling at Spring Meadows Retirement Community on Wednesday, December 10th at 4pm. All children are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by their own parent. Space is limited, so sign up early by emailing Michele Klein at mklein511@comcast.net. If you have any questions, please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcast.net. The Christmas Caroling flyer has all the details for registration and participation.
Out of Uniform Days – benefitting the ASCA Class of 2016
Out of uniform days are here! Once again, the current 7th grade class (Class of 2016) is offering an out of uniform fundraiser to raise money for its 8th grade class trip. Your child can enjoy five out of uniform days throughout the coming school year while participating in this fundraiser. The Out of Uniform form is available at the school website.
The pre-registration cost to participate in this fundraiser is $20 per student for all five days (you save $5). The PER FAMILY MAXIMUM amount to be charged is $60. If you prefer, you may pay as you go for each day separately at the cost of $5 per student, per day. Checks should be made payable to ASCA. Payment for all five out of uniform days must be returned by this coming Monday, November 17th. If you prefer to pay for each out of uniform day separately, your child should bring in their $5 payment on the morning of the scheduled out of uniform day.
If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Combs at trescombs@comcast.net. The Class of 2016 thanks you in advance for your support!
Cultivating Stillness in Advent
On Wednesday, November 19th from 7:30-9:00pm, St Margaret Mary Parish will be presenting a program entitled Cultivating Stillness in Advent. Fr. Paul Hottinger will give a short talk on the significance of Advent. Chris Corbett and Patty Curran will share how they cultivate stillness in their life and in the life of their families during Advent. All are welcome! The event will take place in the COR Center
St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Advent Tea - Sunday, November 23rd
As we anticipate the season of Advent, let’s give ourselves the gift of a peace-filled afternoon, so we can truly appreciate the blessed Christmas season. Come alone or with friends, family, neighbors, CRHP, Cursillo, SCC, or Book Club groups. The event is open to all women 19+. The cost is only $30 per person, which includes lunch and entertainment. Raffle tickets will be sold at the tea for $2 each, or 3 for $5. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a charity.
The event will take place from 1:30 - 4:30 pm at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, so please plan on joining us. All are welcome! Tickets are available at ASCA by contacting Maryanne Higdon at mhigdon@ascacademy.org, or Jennifer Fletcher at jfletcher@ascacademy.org.
Language of Sacred Movement
All are invited to experience an Evening of Awakening your Soul, Spirit, Mind and Body in Sacred Gestures presented by Judy R. Zeno at St. Thomas the Apostle on Tuesday, November 18 from 7:30 – 9 pm. The Language of Movement is an integral part of Catholic liturgies, and can recreate, revitalize and renew God’s presence within and around us.
News from All Saints Athletic Association
Jersey Over Day
This Friday, November 14th is Jersey Over Day at All Saints for our ASCA athletes.
We encourage all students who competed on ASCA cross country, volleyball, cheer or football teams to wear their ASCA uniform jerseys over their school uniform.
Special Note for Volleyball Athletes: Because this Friday is Jersey Over Day, and it will be difficult for all parents to wash their student’s volleyball uniform before this Friday evening’s banquet, we are asking parents to wash your volleyball player’s uniform, place it in a marked baggie (with name and team), and return it to the school office by NEXT Friday, November 21. If you have any questions, please email asaa@ascacademy.org.
Volleyball News
Congratulations to the Girls 7B1 team and coaches Alex Mendoza, Barbara Wichman, Tony Scrima who brought a championship trophy back to ASCA with a Dupage Parochial Volleyball League Red Division win this past weekend.
All Saints 
Football
The All Saints JV football team was victorious in their semifinal match this past weekend with a 12-0 win against St. Alphonsus. Congratulations! The JV football team will play for the championship this Sunday, November 16 at 12 pm against St. Mary of the Woods. The game will be played at St Rita High School, located at 7740 S Western Ave, Chicago, 60620. Let’s pack the stands and bring home another championship. All are invited to come out to cheer them on to another big win!
ASAA Fall Sports Banquet
Come help celebrate our cross country, volleyball and cheer athletes this Friday, November 14 starting at 6:30 pm in the ASCA Gym. A signup form was emailed to all team parents. Please submit the form NO LATER THAN today, Wednesday, November 12th.
Basketball Season Has Arrived
The sweet sound of dribbling basketballs can be heard from the ASCA gym. This can only mean one thing – basketball season has arrived! Practice has already started, and teams are gearing up for games to start on Saturday, November 22nd, with our first home games scheduled for Sunday, November 30th. Please stay tuned to the ASCA Weekend Sports Report and the ASAA website (http://www.ascasports.org/) for current basketball news. Parents – please look for a volunteer request notice later this week for home game admissions/concessions. Thank you for your help as we look ahead to a busy basketball season!!
GO SAINTS!!