Cathedral High School VisionCathedral High School, a Catholic institution,

will be the model for all high schoolsas she profoundly shapes the way students

think, serve and lead.

Cathedral High School MissionCathedral, a Catholic college preparatory high school, provides to a diverse group of students opportunities

for spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth through service and academic excellence.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Edition #1

Dear Cathedral Parents,

I welcome you and your children to the beginning of a new school year. I always find these few weeks to be positive and full of energy! A week from tonight, your students will be getting ready for the first day of school, to see old friends and to meet new ones, and to begin a new opportunity to learn, to grow, and to excel!

Blessings on you, your children, and your family during this upcoming school year.

Use these hyperlinks to find information quickly:

AdvancementAnnouncementsAthleticsBand NewsBookstore and Spirit Shop

Cafeteria MenuChoir NewsCollege InformationCongratulationsDates to RememberMothers’ Club

PrayersServiceSmart QuoteTheatreTutoring

Dates to Remember:

August:Thurs, Aug 4 Spirit Shop Opens for Back to School Shopping! 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Fri, Aug 5 Spirit Shop hours 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Mon, Aug 8 Spirit Shop hours 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Tues, Aug 9 New Parents and Freshman Welcoming Liturgy – 7:00 p.m. – Robert V. Welch Student

Activity CenterSpirit Shop hours 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CLOSED during the day

Wed, Aug 10 Spirit Shop hours 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Thurs, Aug 11 1st Day of school – full day

Spirit Shop hours 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Fri, Aug 12 Opening All-School Mass – Mass Schedule

Spirit Shop hours 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Fri, Aug 19 PM Assembly – PM Assembly Schedule

Freshman Welcoming Dance (Cathedral Freshmen only) – Commons from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Tues, Aug 16 PLC meetings – PLC ScheduleThurs, Aug 18 Summer Reading Test in your child’s English classTues, Aug 23 AM Schedule for CountyThurs, Aug 25 Meet the Teacher Night – 7:00 p.m.; dismissal at 2:15 p.m.Tues, Aug 30 PLC – PLC Schedule

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Mass Information:

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From the Desk of the Chaplain ~ Daily Mass is offered in the Chapel at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Fr. Munshower, our Senior Chaplain, encourages members of the Cathedral Family to contact him to have a mass said in memory of a loved one. His phone number is 968-7362. The $10 mass stipend would go to a fund to help financially marginalized students here at Cathedral High School – helping those within our midst who need our help! If you are not able to pay the $10, you may still submit an intention for our daily Mass. Please contact Fr. Munshower at 968-7362 for details and arrangements. Father also requests that, if you contract a Mass, that someone from your family tries to be in attendance on that day.

Communion Services and Masses begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Cathedral Chapel. Father John Zahn, Assistant Chaplain, will be offering Mass during the school day on a rotating basis. This will

allow your children to take advantage of a daily mass during their resource periods some days.

Day Date Holy Day Mass Offered for:Thurs 8/11 St. Clare For the Cathedral FamilyFriday 8/12 St. Frances de Chantel For healing for Jay Ruchelshaus ('11)

Mon 8/15 Assumption of B. V. Mary Communion Service - Private PetitionsTues 8/16 St. Stephen of Hungary Still availableWed 8/17 Weekday Mass Still availableThurs 8/18 Weekday Mass Still availableFri 8/19 St. John Eudes Still available

Congratulations:

The Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages (IUHPFL) has successfully ended its summer programs in France, Germany, Spain, and Mexico. We are happy to report that your school was well represented by Clare Welch, Lauren Tolley,

Danila Burnham, James Brokaw, and Keith MacDonell, whose performances reflected the standards of the language program at your school. IUHPFL participants pledge to use only the foreign language during the Program and to follow an Honor Code throughout the length of the Program. They attend classes in the morning, have planned activities in the afternoon, and they embark on several

excursions to enhance their cultural awareness. They also live with a host family, which requires them to adapt to a new lifestyle and set of customs. Thanks to the excellent preparation and support from your foreign language program, as well as that of your staff and faculty, your school’s students were able to successfully complete the Program.

Jake Lerchen’s (’11) Premier film – free – Cathedral family is invited.2011 Graduates and supporters of Cathedral: I am excited to announce that it will be premiering very soon at Landmark Keystone Art Cinema. I wanted to extend an invitation to all! My film is called "The Summer Gem". The two stars of the movie are Alyssa and Molly O'Malia. The film is about 35 minutes in length and entry to the premiere is free! The entire cast and I really hope to fill the entire theatre, so we would love to see you attend! The premiere is on Saturday, August 14th at 1:00! All are welcome to bring friends/family. Other 2011 graduates in the film: Mark Troiano, CJ Benberry, Paige Boysaw, & Charlotte Hancock. Please come and celebrate all of our hard work and my last film before I leave for professional training at film

school!

Vincent Corsaro & Wesley Bernard competed in the Asics Fargo Cadet Nationals in Fargo ND, the largest most prestigious wrestling tournament for high school wrestlers in the country the week of 7/18 - 7/22. Both did well. Vincent going a solid 6-2 @ 145 lbs in the freestyle tourney, while Wesley @ HWT finished 8th in the Greco-Roman style & also finishing 5th in the Freestyle portion attaining ALL AMERICAN status in both styles. Congrats to both young men and all their hard work!

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Irish advance to 3 v 3 soccer “Worlds”: Congratulations to our Cathedral Class of 2013 soccer players Jonathan Avellana, Quinn Kelley and Zain Santamaria who by their semi-finalist finish at the 3 v 3 Live USA Regional Championships in Fairfield Ohio last weekend, have advanced to the 3 v 3 World Championships at the ESPN Wild World

of Sports complex in Disneyworld January 14th-16th. Our Irish boys playing on the 3 v 3 USA tour circuit, multiple weekends this summer, qualified for the Regionals by virtue of their success in the Indiana tournaments. Despite being the youngest team in the High School

bracket, the boys seeded third, advanced to the Regional semi-finals before losing a thriller in overtime on a golden-goal. Also playing on the squad in the local qualifying tournaments were Curtis Steger, Chase Rollins and Jake Ries, all soon to be Juniors. The six boys were 3 v 3 National finalists in 2010. Great work boys and good luck at the World Championships in Disneyworld !

Announcements:

When you receive your Blue Book (each student and each family receives one copy), please made the following two additions: There will be PLCs (means late arrival – 8:05) on Tuesday, November 8 and Tuesday, March 13

Welcome Freshmen and Freshmen parents and Transfer Student Parents! We will have two special activities for you during the next week.

On Monday, August 8th, there will be a New Parent Coffee in the Auditorium from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. given by the Mothers’ Club. Dads are welcome, too! We welcome all new parents to this coffee, whether you are a freshman or a transfer student’s parent. This coffee will give you an opportunity to meet other new parents and also to hear

from some of our Cathedral administration that you did not meet at the New Parents’ Meeting in early June. Speakers at this program will be Dave Worland – Principal, Lisa Ford – Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, Tom Greer - Vice Principal for Student Affairs, and Rolly Landeros – CIO, who will speak about PowerSchool, your child’s on-line grade program through which you may monitor his/her class standings.

On Tuesday, August 9th, the Freshman Welcoming Mass will be held in the Robert V. Welch Student Activity Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. We invite all freshmen, their parents and family members to this Liturgy, to be celebrated by Father William G. Munshower, Chaplain and Father John Zahn, Chaplain. We ask our students to sit with their families, not with their classmates and friends for this celebration. At the time our students will celebrate Baccalaureate, just prior to their graduation, we point out to them that their first and last official acts on the Cathedral campus were for liturgies. We welcome the entire family for this Mass if this saves child care worries for some of your families. Attire for this liturgy is as follows:

o Gentlemen: dress pants, shirt with collar, socks and shoeso Young ladies: dress or skirt/blouse or dress slacks and blouse. Shoes should be of comfortable height.o Please also read the italicized segment below about “proper Christian modesty for school attire .”

Orientation programs:

Attire for all Orientation Programs: Young men: nice shirt and pants, clean-shaven, NO SHORTS OR JEANS.Young ladies: blouse/shirt and pants/skirt or a dress, NO SHORTS OR JEANS.

Christian modesty is an expectation. The Cathedral definition of “Christian modesty” is:  No navel or belly is to be revealed; spaghetti straps will not be worn; and no clothing will have any message advocating drugs, alcohol, or sexual activities or references.  Clothing worn at school (except on special dress-up 

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days) will be hemmed and not torn.  There is to be no visible cleavage, no mini-skirts, and no muscle shirts.  

Freshman Orientation: Monday, August 8 th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Students do not wear uniforms on this day. Since pictures will be taken, they should wear an attractive shirt (not merely a T-shirt or a sleeveless shirt), socks and shoes (no flip-flops or clogs), and hair should be clean and well-groomed. Jeans (with hems and no torn knees) may be worn, but shorts and sweats may not be worn. Jeans are permitted for this Orientation Day.

Transfer Student Orientation Program on Monday, August 8 th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Commons: This is handled by Mr. Duane Emery, Vice President for Enrollment Management. I know that he has made transfer students aware that this orientation will take place on Monday, August 8 in SLC Commons from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Upperclass Orientation Day, August 10, is a very important mandatory day for your upperclass students. As with all school days, students who are not dressed appropriately will be sent home, and the unexcused absence will be recorded. Please be sure that your student follows these guidelines with regard to the relaxed dress code for orientation day:

Seniors at 8:30 – 9:30 AM Juniors at 10:00 AM -11:30 AMSophomores at 12:00 – 1:30 PM

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Cathedral High School

PresentsGRANDPARENTS’ DAY

We welcome students and their grandparentsMass: 10 a.m.

*Brunch: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Sunday, September 11, 2011In the Welch Activity Center

*IN AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE THE SANCTITY OF THE MASS, THOSE WHO ARRIVE FOR BRUNCH ONLY WILL NOT BE SEATED UNTIL THE SERVICE IS COMPLETED. THIS IS ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR AND WELL-

ATTENDED EVENTS. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE RSVP BY SEPT. 6 WITH NAMES OF STUDENTS AND THEIR GRANDPARENTS WHO WILL ATTEND.

RSVP: Diane Szymanski, (317) 968-7313 ordszymanski@cathedral-irish.org by Sept. 6th

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Please be sure to share this information with your student.

Please note: The roundabout (circle ) is not a parking place. This would include after school hours when parents are here for sports’ practices.

~~~~~Please be aware that Jay Ruckelshaus (’11), one of Cathedral’s Valedictorians this past year, was injured in a swimming accident last month. If you wish to communicate with Jay, please use www.caringbridge.org

and then type in jayruckelshaus (one word). Jay remains hospitalized, but any cards or notes sent to his home address atto:

Jay Ruckelshaus 8080 Hollybrook Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46250

Please continue to pray for Jay’s recovery.

Jay Ruckleshaus & The Joseph Maley Foundation Partnership

Jay Ruckleshaus & The Joseph Maley Foundation PartnershipJay Ruckelshaus, son of John and Mary Ruckelshaus, graduated from

Cathedral High School in May 2011 as the valedictorian. Among his manydistinguished honors, he was accepted to Harvard, Yale, and received the Wells

Scholarship from Indiana University; he declined these offers to attend DukeUniversity as an AB Scholar. In high school, Jay participated on the cross

country team, the swimming team, crew, the Brain Game team, and led theschool as the Habitat for Humanity President, a class officer, and National

Honor Society officer. As a remarkable leader, loyal friend, and talented student,

Jay is highly regarded by his family, friends, teachers, and peers. The love andkindness Jay shows on a daily basis to all he meets is truly unparalleled.Jay, unfortunately, was seriously injured in a diving accident on July 17th.

He is currently in intensive care at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, with asevere spinal cord injury. He is presently suffering from quadriplegia, with

hopes and prayers of family, friends, and the community for his future.

Jay’s friends are partnering with the Joseph Maley Foundation to honorJay and raise funds for the many unknown uncovered expenses that are on the

horizon through probable year-long rehabilitation. The Joseph MaleyFoundation annual golf outing was already scheduled for August 10 at 1:00 p.m.

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at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Indianapolis. The Foundation, which is anexisting 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity that serves children and young adults ofall abilities, is partnering with Jay’s friends by dedicating this year’s golf outing

to Jay. Additional funds raised for Jay at the golf outing through thispartnership will be dedicated to support Jay in his rehabilitation.

For more information and for registration and sponsorship information,see www.josephmaley.org , or contact:

Vivian Maley: vmaley@josephmaley.org or Aly Ricker: mricker@indiana.edu

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Buffet for JaySunday, August 7th

3-7 PMPat Flynn’s Restaurant5198 Allisonville Road

Come to support Jay Ruckelshaus, Cathedral Class of 2011, in his recovery efforts. Bring family and friends to enjoy great food and to #PrayForJay.

$15 per person, cash or check only (ATM on site)Food, drinks, and tax included

Buffet Menu for the NightSalad Bar

Chicken FingersA Variety of PizzasCheesy Potatoes

Pulled Pork SandwichesDesserts

~~~~~Parents: Note please:After August, 2010 every child in Indiana who enters grade 9-12 shall be immunized against pertussis with booster shots (TdaP) for all 11-12 year old children. This is a change in the law (410 IAC 1-1-1) as well as two additional immunization required for students in grades 6-12. They are 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) and a second dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. We have added the minimum immunization requirement for your review. All shot records must be updated and current in the student file at his or her school.

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WELCOME CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015!PARENTS AND STUDENTS INVITED!!

Please consider spending some time this summer getting to know fellow Cathedral High School classmates and parents at a Cathedral Mothers’ Club Summer Neighborhood Meeting! These informal summer get-togethers are a GREAT way to have many of your questions answered AND meet your student’s classmates and parents! We hold these informal gatherings in families’ homes and a Parent Presenter as well as 3-4 students who are available to provide information as well as answer questions.

Please do RSVP to the family that you will be joining them!6

<<<Please feel free to choose the neighborhood meeting which is most convenient for you>>>

ALL GATHERINGS START AT 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 rd Host: Sue & Bob Welch7601 Morningside DriveIndianapolis, 46240RSVP: smwelch@sbcglobal.netFACILITATOR: SUE WELCH

WEDNESDAY, AUG 3 rd Host: Melanie & Matt Will

6335 Stockwell Drive

Indianapolis, 46237

RSVP: 780.9455

mwill@uindy.eduFACILITATOR: M/M WILL

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4Host: Anne & Mike Kennedy5654 N. Pennsylvania***Indianapolis, IN 46220RSVP: 255.5699FACILITATOR: SUE WELCH***address correction

General questions about the gatherings? Please email one of our Co-Presidents of the Mothers’ Club. They are Beth Petrucce-Hoeper at Petruccehoeper@sbcglobal.net or Vicki Crist at Vickichrist@aol.com and will be glad to answer your questions.

There is a rumor going around that we have changed the shoe requirement for this school year and that Uggs and Nikes will no longer be permitted. This is NOT TRUE. We have made no change in the uniform requirements for the 2012-2012 school year. The Blue Book reads: “Dress shoes or tennis shoes must be worn in school. Open toed or open heeled shoes will not be permitted. Socks must be worn at all times.”

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The first S.A.T. prep class, especially for those taking it in October or November, will start Monday, August 22. The class will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 2302 on consecutive Mondays (excepting Labor Day) through September 26. All materials will be provided. Cost is $150.00, and you may register by contacting Laurie O’Brien at lobrien@cathedral-irish.org. No sophomores will be eligible for this class, but other prep classes will be offered throughout the year.

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The Freshmen Welcome Dance will be Friday, Aug. 19th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the Commons. Freshmen only from Cathedral are welcome to attend the end of Welcome Week Dance. There is no cost. Dress is done with Christian modesty.

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School Calendar for 2011 – 2012 school year:August

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Mon, Aug 8 Freshman OrientationNew Parent Coffee – Auditorium – 8:00 a.m.

Tues, Aug 9 Freshman Welcoming Mass at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert V. Welch Student Activity CenterThurs, Aug 11 1st Day of schoolThurs, Aug 25 Meet the Teacher Night

SeptemberMon, Sept 5 Labor Day – no school

OctoberFri, Oct 14 End of 1st QMon, Oct. 31 Magazine Free Day (if students meet their quotas)

NovemberThurs, Nov 17 Open HouseThurs, Nov 24 ThanksgivingFri, Nov 25 Thanksgiving Break

DecemberTues – Fri, December 13 – 16 Sem. 1 ExamsMon – Fri, Dec 19 – 30 Christmas Vacation

January, 2012Mon, Jan 2 End of Christmas Vacation – no schoolTues, Jan 3 End of Sem 1; Semester 1 has 90 daysWed, Jan 4 Sem 2 beginsMon, Jan 16 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

FebruaryWed, Feb 22 Ash WednesdayFri, Feb 24 ShamrAuction Prep DaySat, Feb 25 ShamrAuctionMon, Feb 27 Sophomore Day of RecollectionTues, Feb 28 Sophomore Day of Recollection

MarchFri, Mar 9 End of 3QFri, March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – no schoolMon – Fri, Mar 26 – 30 Spring Break

AprilFri, April 6 Good Friday – no schoolSun, Apr8 Easter

MayTues – Fri, May15 – 18 Senior ExamsSat, May19 BaccalaureateSun, May 20 GraduationTues – Fri, May 22-25 Underclass Exams; end of 4Q; end of sem 2; semester 2 has 95 daysMon, May 28 Memorial Day

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CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING POLICY SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012

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Students are required to read two (2) books; however, at least one specific book is required for each grade level. Students may choose the second book from the list provided. The required book will facilitate additional discussion and study in each

class during the school year to complement the existing literature curriculum on each level. The summer reading tests for both books will be given on Thursday, August 18, 2011, in all English classes. These tests will count for 10% of the student’s first quarter English grade. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HIGHLIGHT AND TO TAKE CHAPTER NOTES WHILE READING THE SELECTIONS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE REVIEW BEFORE TAKING THE TESTS IN THE FALL. Please be advised that books should be ordered/purchased early from retail stores to ensure adequate reading time. We also strongly encourage students to purchase copies of required reading books and to be prepared to bring these to class.

Summer Reading Book List: http://www.cathedral-irish.org/uploaded/Spirit_Shop/Summer_Booklist_2011_no_enrollment.pdfSummer Reading Test will be on Thursday, August 18th in your child’s English Class.

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Class of 2012 Senior Pictures: You received a mailing from Prestige Portraits our school’s official senior portrait photographer in early May. Please take the time to read through this information for yearbook deadlines and photo specials. You may also find the information at www.prestigeindiana.com or call 317-829-2088.

The class of 2012 senior portrait season officially begins June 1st. We have sent out our annual senior mailing and all upcoming seniors should have received it by now. Prestige Senior Portraits Customer Service Number 317-829-2088http://prestigeindiana.com

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The “A Promise to Keep” program is currently looking for parent volunteers to help train and guide our student mentors. Any parent interested should contact Sylvia Brunette at sylba5024@yahoo.com.

Choir News:

What a fabulous time the choir travelers had during their week in Ireland! Besides seeing the most famous sights such as Malahide Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Rock of Cashel, kissing of the Blarney Stone, Bunratty Castle, Christ

Church Cathedral and Trinity College, we spent a full day touring the Dingle Bay Peninsula and Inch Beach which were maybe the most beautiful sights we saw in Ireland! Miles and miles of beautiful mountains were towering over the stunning bays and beaches. Although it had been raining for days prior to our visit, our Irish prayers asking for good weather were answered with sunshine every day with only sprinkles twice. Our irish driver said that ordinarily the sights in the bay area were quite hazy due to weather. The choir performed at the Guiness Storehouse, Blarney Woolen Mills, at the Bunratty Medieval Banquet and sang the Saturday evening mass at St. John’s Cathedral in Limerick. Before heading home, we traveled to Monkstown to take some Irish dancing lessons. What great fun!

Band News:

Our band has returned from Anderson University for Band Camp . They have great spirits and are learning much, as you can see from these pictures. Thank you for the energy and commitment demonstrated as you dealt with the heat each day!

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Theatre Information:

Theatre Programs for the 2011 – 2012 school year:

Main Stage:Sunday, October 2 @ 1:00 and 4:00—THE PRINCESS AND THE PEAFriday, Sat., Sun., November 18, 19@7:30, Nov. 20 @3:00—GODSPELLSun., Jan. 15@1:00 and 4:00 – ROOKIE SHOWCASE (9 ten-minute one acts)Sunday, Jan. 29 @ 1:00 and 4:00—ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN (Black History Month Benefit)Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., April 19, 20, 21 @7:30, April 22 @ 3:00—Musical/BEAUTY AND THE BEASTWed., 5/9, 7:00—Theatre AwardsSat., May 12, 1:00—CSz All-Stars

Black Box:#1—Friday, 9/16@4:00--TBA#2—Friday, 10/21@4:00--TBA#3—Friday, 12/9@4:00--TBA#4—Friday, 1/6@4:00--TBA#5—Thursday, 5/10, 7:00—Advanced Acting/I.S. Recital

THEATRE AUDITION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR 2011-2012:

1. Thursday , August 18….Auditions for Children’s Play, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA (Performances Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1:00 and 4:00). Only OPEN TO 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th grade . Prepare a one minute monologue from a published play. You may NOT use movie monologues or random monologues from monologue books or the internet. Monologues must be memorized!!!! The directors may also ask you to read from the script. Rehearsals will begin on Mon.,Aug.22 for THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA.

2. Tues., Aug. 30, Wed., Aug. 31, Thurs., Sept. 1….Auditions for Fall Play, GODSPELL (Performances Nov.18, 29, 20). Only OPEN TO 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th grade . You must prepare 16 bars of vocal music, be prepared for a movement audition, and prepare a one minute monologue from a published play. You may NOT use movie monologues or random monologues from monologue books or the internet. Monologues must be memorized!!!! You may also asked to read from the script. Rehearsals will begin on Tues., Sept. 6 for GODSPELL

3. Tues., Sept. 13…..Auditions for Special Project/Multicultural Play, ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN……ONLY 8 ROLES ARE AVAILABLE…..Prepare a one minute memorized monologue from a published play…..Most rehearsals for ZOOMAN will be on various Sat. AMs until production at 1:00 and 4:00 on Sun., Jan. 29…..Rehearsals will start on Sat., October 1…..OPEN TO 10 TH , 11 TH , AND 12 TH GRADES…

4. ComedySportz High School League Improv. Team will start improv. workshops on Tues., Aug. 23. They will conduct three workshops from Aug. 23 through Aug. 25.. You must attend all three workshops in order to audition for a spot on the team on Friday, August 26. 5 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE 10 MEMBER TEAM. You must be available to travel to the downtown ComedySports Arena several times for workshops. Workshops will also be held at CHS. You must also be available to travel to various schools when the competition season begins in January. Auditions are open to 9 th , 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th grades.

5. Tuesday, Nov. 22….Auditions for Freshman/Rookie Showcase(Nine 10 minute one act plays--Performances on Sun., January 15 at1:00 and 4:00). AUDITIONS ONLY OPEN TO FRESHMEN AND/OR UPPERCLASSMEN WHO HAVE NEVER HAD A SPEAKING ROLE IN A CHS PRODUCTION. Monologues must be memorized!!!! You may NOT use movie monologues or random monologues from monologue books or the internet. The directors may also ask you to read from the script. Rehearsals start Mon., Nov. 28 th..

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6. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 30, 31, Feb. 1……Auditions for CHS Spring Musical, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Performances April 19, 20, 21, 21). AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL CHS STUDENTS. Prepare 16 bars of vocal music. You must use prepared pieces for your audition i.e. no “Twinkle, Twinkle”, etc. You may not use a tape or CD accompaniment. Also, NO DISNEY OR WICKED SONGS. An accompanist will be provided or you may bring your own. Prepare a one minute memorized monologue. You may NOT use movie monologues or random monologues from monologue books or the internet. There will also be a movement audition because there is some dance in the show.

7. Casting for the Black Box Series (4 SHOWS) is at the discretion of the directors. Listen/watch for announcements concerning auditions. Roles are open to all CHS students.

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NEWS FROM THE BOOKSTORE & SPIRIT SHOP:

For Book List, please see Cathedral website! http://www.cathedral-irish.org/uploaded/bookstore/Cathedral_2011_12_Booklist.pdf

A few changes to be aware of:MATH

Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry textbooks will ALL be new for the coming school year. The books currently being used will NOT BE ACCEPTED in the Used Book Sale.

HEALTH There will NOT be a Health book to purchase for the 2011-12 school year. Students enrolled in this course

will be charged a rental fee for use of a new textbook that will be distributed in the classroom. SCIENCE

Biology II Anatomy & Physiology will adopt the 11th edition of Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease. The 10th edition should NOT be resold.

Biology II Zoology – Invert & Vert. will NOT use a textbook. Materials will be provided by the teacher. The current Zoology book should NOT be resold.

BUSINESS/TECH There will be a new textbook for Accounting.

SOCIAL STUDIES There will be a new textbook for Micro/Macro Economics.

INFORMATION FROM RISSE BROTHERS UNIFORM STORE (formerly CAMPUS OUTFITTERS)Cathedral logo uniform pants can only be purchased at our uniform provider, Risse Brothers Uniforms (formerly Campus Outfitters) located at the Castleton area location 8284 Center Run Drive, Indianapolis phone: 5770-0898. Parents can now go to www.rissebrothers.com and pre-register if they would like to save time in the store, but not necessary. Get outfitted for Summer School early! Visit Risse Brothers during store hours:

JULY STORE HOURS:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tuesday    10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.CLOSED Sunday

*Click here for Risse Brothers flyer (also posted on website under bookstore)*Click here for 2011-2012 uniform pricing and policy information (also posted on website under bookstore)

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MBS DIRECT TEXTBOOKS OPENS ONLINE STORE JULY 18

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MBS Direct Textbooks, the official textbook provider of Cathedral High School will open its online store on Monday, July 18. Visit www.mbsdirect.net to order your new and used (when available) textbooks for the 2011-12 school year. Receive free shipping on orders of $99 or more placed July 18 - July 31. Class schedules will be mailed soon, and can also be accessed through Power School. The Cathedral Master Booklist (revised 7/5/11) can be found on Bookstore & Spirit Shop webpage.

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Service Outreach News:

The spirit of our service will be guided by Matt 25:35-36: “I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you gave to shelter. I was ill and you came to see me.”

“Moses did not know that the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the Lord.” Exodus 34:29-35. Our service actions are our opportunity to become closer to God and to share conversation with Him. Closeness to God changes us as we experience the graces that our Lord puts in our path and re-kindles in our personal transfiguration. We become inwardly and outwardly radiant in our walk with God and our understanding of how we are loved. And we serve as a beacon to others, sharing hope and love.

Class Service Projects Class service projects in August become perfect service opportunities for off-season sport groups and families. Details on all of these class service projects are noted below in Service Opportunities. By supporting these projects on Wednesday, Aug 10 at Anna’s House (4:00 PM-7:30 PM), and on Saturday, Aug 13 at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen (10:30-1:30), we show a unified force of Irish love in the community. Research has shown that family service projects are bonding core actions that reinforce good decision reasoning for teenage students and help a family to “walk the talk.” Innumerable opportunities are listed below that can be developed as a family service projects.

Habitat for Humanity-Get Ready For Shack City! Could there be a more vital way for us to support community needs in Indianapolis than to support low cost housing? Cathedral will help to construct our ninth Habitat for Humanity home in Indianapolis this fall. Our Habitat for Humanity chapter, led by seniors Natalie Dickman, Grace Waltz and Claire Welch, will host Shack City on September 9th as an insightful and dynamic fundraising/educational experience in homelessness and the need for low cost housing. This project helps us to raise $5,000 by our chapter to support the annual fall Habitat home that Cathedral undertakes as an important community outreach each year. Thanks always for your support of Habitat!

Senior Service Our Cathedral 2011 seniors have contributed more than 37,000 service hours to the Indianapolis community and more through their acts of giving and support during their last four years. This equals more than eighteen persons in payroll that has been donated through their volunteer work and support. Their insights gained have been immeasurable as they conclude their four years at Cathedral and prepare to go forth to acquire their next four years of learning and contribution. Congratulations, class of 2011, on your good works and heart.

Service Hours on Power School Service hours may be viewed on Power School and are current for all hours received since the start of school. There is a small button in the upper right hand corner to view the service hour detail and summary by year. For the 2011-12 academic year, service hours for seniors are due December 1, 2011 to meet their total graduation requirement. For the academic year of 2011-12, freshmen, sophomore and junior hours are due March 1, 2012. The service hours for all students will be shown on their fourth quarter report card. If the hours for this year are completed by April 1, hours earned after April 1 may be credited to the next year’s requirement. We are accepting service on a project basis as well. After Sep 1, hours will not be accepted more than sixty days after the date of service performance. Click here to go directly to service opportunities on the web and for problems with below links. Click here for the 2011-12 Service Documentation.Click here for the Service Hour Criteria.

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Service Opportunities

OrganizationService Provided

(Organized first by topical interest, and date basis in the middle) Date & Time Location

Food Drives Support your local food pantries with donations. Weekly Various 

locations.

Teen Court

Help assist with the jury and legal representation for cases deferred by the

Marion and Johnson Cty juvenile probation departments. Click here for the introductory

information and here for the schedule.

M-Th5:30-7:45

Various locations:

3505 N. Wash., 777 Indiana Ave.

Keep Indy Beautiful (KIB)

Various projects. Click details here . Website www.kibi.org. Great opportunities are

possible to adopt of street for trash cleanup. Obtain recycling and reuse locations here. Cathedral alum Andrew Brake class of 2000

works here and spoke at our Service Festival.

Anytime 1029 Fletcher264 7555

Horizon HouseOrganize food and clothing drive in your

neighborhood to help the homeless. Check the website for needs. Email Mrs. Halstead

with your interest to help the homeless.M-F 11033 E. 

Washington

Second Helpings

Like to cook? Help re-prepare food for disadvantaged families and individuals by

assisting in the cooking at Second Helpings. Must be 16 yrs of age. See website for

details. www.secondhelpings.org.

Th 4-8 PM; Sat 9-1 AM

1121 SoutheasternInpls 46202

Easter Seals Help at Parents' Night Out for special needs kids.

Fridays6-10 PM

4 locations once a month

WestminsterVillage

Adopt a resident from Westminster Village North For the Adopt a Grandparent program details, click here. Share your musical talent

and serenade some lonely residents with cheerful melodies!

Anytime 63rd and Sunnyside Dr

Cathedral Soup Kitchen

Assist in serving food to the needy. See Parish assistance schedule and Sunday

shifts.Any

Sunday1350 N Penn 

46202

St. Vincent De Paul Pratt-

QuigleyFood Pantry

Assist in re-packing bulk foods (Wed,), client choice shopping Tu/Th/Sat, & client intake (Tu/Th/Sat) for 3,000 families each week.

P arish schedule Website: www.svdpindy.org. 921 1401. Cathedral alum Pat Jerrell leads

this organization.

Wed 5-7PMTh 5-7 PM,

Sat 9-13001 E. 30th 

46218

St. Vincent De Help at the warehouse to pass out and collect Sat 8-12 1201 E. Maryland 

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Paul Warehouse

furniture and household goods for relocated and disadvantaged families. Parish schedule.

Website: www.svdpindy.org 687 8258. 46202

Habitat for Humanity

Work in the Habitat Home Store any Saturday; pls first contact Jessica in advance 921 2121 x114. Habitat Volunteer form. Must be 14 to work in Home Store; must be 16 for builds. Cathedral alum Jennifer Coffey works here.

Habitat Home Store

Sat 9 AM-2 T-F 9-6

1022 E. 22nd St  46202

Art With a Heart

Assist with dynamic art programs at many schools this summer. Phone 823 9555 x 11 for Kaitlin Mariutto. (ask to speak with Art With A

Heart), email kmariutto@artwithaheart.us; Register online at website

www.artwithaheart.us.

After schoolM-TH

Various downtown and LawrenceTownship locations

St. Mary’s Child Center

Help with at risk children ages 3-5 on early dismissal days Contact Brenta Clem at 361-4864 email bclem@stmaryschildcenter.org.

Website http://www.stmaryschildcenter.org/.ings.

M-Th At Ft Ben anddowntown

Agape Therapeutic

RidingHelp with riding sessions. Flyer with information. Phone 317 773 7433 x 18.

June-Aug sessions.

24970 Mt. PleasantCicero IN

Marion Country Humane Society

Have a love for animals? Become active with the Marion County Paws and Claws club

(ages 10-21), mentoring with the Pat Trainor Service/Mentoring program (ages 16-18) and more. Click here for the web link and contact

Shawna Sims, Volunteer Coordinator: ssims@indyhumane.org or 317.872.5650 x106

SummerOpportunities

7929 Michigan Rd Indianapolis, IN

46268

Brag Farmers Market

The Binford Redevelopment area will be hosting their famers market each Saturday.

Students can help sell and assist the Farmer’s Market needs to develop community

re-development.

Starts now to October 298 AM-noon

62nd and Binford

MillersvilleCafemarket

If you live in the area around Cathedral, you will enjoy helping with the Millersville

Cafemarket Nites. Set up and break down is needed between 4-8:30 PM at the corner of

Emerson and 56th. Contact information for the event is on the website. This will take place

each Thursday nite. Also if you are interested in providing intermission entertainment,

contact Mr. Tom Eggers at 545 8203.

ThursdaysAug 4 and on through the

fall4-8 PM

MillersvilleCafemarket

Fall Creek and Emerson

Hollis Adams Summer Adult

Camp

Work with adults with disabilities in projects at Hope Covenant Church on Wednesdays

through Fridays. Click here for details. Simply bring your enthusiasm and big smile.

Wed-Fri10 AM- 4 PMAug 3-5, and

Aug 10.

Hope Covenant Christian Church 86th and Spring 

Mill

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Hollis AdamsFoundation

Square Dancing

Enjoy square dancing? Enjoy an evening with adults with disabilities and bring your

big heart and enthusiasm. For details, click here

Thur Aug 117-8:30 PM

( Also Aug 25)

North Central Hilltop Gym1801 E 86th St

Hollis Adams Swimming Aerobics

Help with disabled adults with health swimming aerobics! Just bring your love and

enthusiasm. Click here for details.

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30

Aug 9 and onward

Hilltop Swimming Pool North 

Central Campus

Anna’s House

This is a sophomore class project. Help cook and serve spaghetti dinner. Email Mrs.

Halstead with your interest in helping. We leave school on Wed at 3:30. Parent help in

driving is also needed.

Wed,Aug 10

4-7:30 PM303 Elder Rd

46223

Trader PointGrand Prix and

Hunt Derby Charity Show

This event benefits Riley’s Children’s Hospital. Come assist in set up, smiling

hosting and food service, and break down at this Zionsville charity event which raised

$30,000 for Riley’s last year. For details on the event, and your parking pass, click here.

Fri Aug 12 (4:30-8 PM)Sat Aug 13 (10 AM – 4

PM)Sun Aug 14

(9 Am-12 noon)

Wild Air Farms7400 Hunt Club Rd  Zionsville

Cathedral Soup Kitchen

Serving lunch to the homeless at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen is always

enlightening. This is the Jr class service project. Email Mrs. Halstead with your

interest. You can either meet at school to join us as 10:30 or come directly to 1350 N.

Pennsylvania.

Sat Aug 1310-1:30 PM

1350 N. Pennsylvania

46202

Food LinkHelp pass out food to needy people. Arrive around 8:30 to help until all of the food is gone. An informative video about the Food Link program can be viewed at this link.

Sat Aug 208:30-12

 New WineMinistries4501 W. 38th St 46254

Kids Against Hunger

Help assemble food packets for shipment to areas world wide suffering from malnutrition. To register for an event, click here . For more

information, click here. You are asked to register before you attend.

Sat Aug 209-11 or 12-2

Hamilton County American Red Cross Branch15325 Herriman Blvd,  Noblesville

Shack City

Come sleep in a box on the football field and experience homelessness. This is a fun

evening to support low cost housing. Bring your own box. $25 donation to Habitat for Humanity. Bands, soup line, fun, midnight

vigil. Permission slip.

Friday Sep 97 PM to 7:30

AM

Cathedral High School Football Practice Field

Cathedral Soup Kitchen

Serving lunch to the homeless at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen is always inspiring

and enlightening. This is the Jr class service

Sat Sep 1010-1:30 PM

1350 N. Pennsylvania

46202

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project. Email Mrs. Halstead with your interest.

Anna’s HouseHelp cook and serve spaghetti dinner. This is

a sophomore class project. Email Mrs. Halstead with your interest in helping.

Wed,Sep 14

4-7:30 PM303 Elder Rd

46223

IrishFestival

Come help with this wonderful Irish cultural event in Indianapolis from Friday to Sunday.

Your help is always welcome in the Wee Folks area or with food booths. Contact Erin O’Rourke with your interest at 314 749 5122

or email at esorourke@gmail.com.

Sep 16-18Fri: 4:45-9Sat: 11:15-

2:45Sat 2:30-5:45

Sat 5:30-9Sun 11:45-3Sun 2:45-6

Military ParkIndianapolis

New Day (A Program for

Divorced Family

Healing)

Come for the training to work as a facilitator for 18 dates from Sep to May to assist in activities with children to promote healing after the stress of family divorce. There is personal insight and positive human observation and interaction skills gained from this ministry as you work with trained counselors to assist children. Training is mandatory. For more questions or a volunteer application, please contact Jennifer at 252.5518.

Sat, Sep 24 (8 AM-1),

Tues Sep 27 (5:30-8:30)

Wed Sep 28 (5:30-8:30)

Second Presbyterian7700 North 

Meridian Street

Dayspring Center

Help to assist in the student playroom with children. Transitional housing. 2 hr shift pls.

M-F afterschool to 8

PM. Sat, Sun 8 AM-8 PM.

1537 N. Central

Hamilton Cty Humane Society

Help care for homeless animals. Training sessions on the first Tuesday or third

Thursday. Contact Jennifer Borman at 829-3669. On line application on the website

under Shelter Programs/Volunteers.

Anytime 1721 Pleasant Noblesville 46060

Gleaners FoodBank

Assist in the packaging of food boxes, senior boxes and weekend kids back-sacks. Note

new address and expanded hours.

M-Th 8-42nd Tu 6-8 1st

and 3rd Sat 9-12 AM

3737 Waldemere Ave 46241

Hispanic Community Opportunities

Trinity Free Clinic

Assist in translation or story hour. Requires a commitment of approx. 30 volunteer hours

a yr.

Sat 8-12 MedClinic

Sat 9-11 Story Hour,

1&3rd Th. eve Eye Clinic

14598 Oakridge Rd

Carmel 46032

Anna's House Help continue the ministry of Lucious Sat 9-11:30 303 Elder Street, 

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Newsom to pass out food or 2ndth Wed Spaghetti dinner. Babysit on Thursday nights

during ESL classes.

Wed 3:30-7 or Thursday 7:30-11

46222

For details about these service opportunities, this chart and other links on the Cathedral web site, click here If you have other problems with the linked documents, please proceed to the website to access links from the Service Opportunities areaunder On Campus/Service Outreach.

Please continue to turn to the most compelling areas of need to perform your service stewardship. Thank you for supporting your class service projects with enthusiasm and compassion. Should you desire to pursue an outreach project with an agency not listed, you may also consult the list of service agencies available by clicking here. By working with diligence and interest on your service, you should find yourself achieving about four hours of service each month. The balance of 2011 and 2012 provides rich opportunities to direct helpful hands and hearts to aid our community needs. Service Reflection They say it takes a minute to serve a special person, An hour to appreciate them, A day to love them, But then an entire life to forget them.

May your Cathedral service personally enrich you and your spirituality, as we seek toaddress challenges faced by our brothers and sisters in our immediate community and world-wide.

Service hours for freshmen, sophomore and junior students for the academic year of 2011-12 are due on March 1, 2012. Seniors graduation hours for the academic year of 2011-2012 are due on December 1, 2011. Click here for the 2011-12 Service Documentation. Click here for the 2011-12 Service Documentation form. Click here for the Service Hour Criteria. Hours will not be accepted more than sixty days after the date of service performance. Please check the service criteria because neighbor help, family help and working for a business without pay is not accepted as service hours. We always encourage our students to help their families and neighbors but we do not accept these efforts as service hours. We seek to perform our service in the spirit of Matthew 25:35-36.

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Coaches wanted:

The Boys Soccer Program is looking for a Head Freshman Coach. If you know of anyone that might be interested, please have them contact Coach Paul Schroeder (pschroeder@cathedral-irish.org; 317-968-7325) as soon as possible.

Also, if you know of anyone interested in applying for the Head Softball Coach position, please have them contact Jim McLinn (jmclinn@cathedral-irish.org; 317-968-7332).

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Cathedral Senior Baseball player Matt Dauby (’12) verbally accepted a scholarship offer from Virginia Tech University. Congratulations, Matt!

For Student-Athletes and Parents:Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House

presents"Family, Sports, and Faith'" 

September 15, 2011with Patrick McCaskey, Senior Director of the Chicago Bears

  Patrick McCaskey will offer his personal witness to faith as a Christian athlete, husband, father and businessman. He reveals his personal faith journey and how faith is key in the lives of many athletes, coaches, religious leaders and others he has known. This personal story looks at decades of spiritual enlightenment and life lessons - recalling with good humor and compassion those who made the cut on and off the field - plus people who left comfortable lives to serve the underserved in

extraordinary ways.Hear the stories of team owners, inspirational players and extraordinary athletes who looked beyond the game - to live by

faith, to serve and dedicate themselves to their Creator. Personal experiences of working with great charities and faith leaders along with growing up in an exceptional sports family are shared.

Patrick McCaskey is a 36-year veteran and Senior Director of the Chicago Bears and parishioner at the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest, IL. He is chairman of Sports Faith International, an initiative which recognizes people who are successful in

sports while leading exemplary lives. He is a speaker known for his moving and humorous presentations on sports, community and faith. A high school football all-American and record-breaking track star in his youth, McCaskey competes

on the masters track circuit. Patrick McCaskey and his wife, Gretchen, have three sons.

Check-in will begin at 6:00 pm with dinner at 6:30 followed by the program at 7:30 pm. The program will conclude by 9:30 pm

Cost is $30 per person/$20 for high school students.

Please register by filling out this form and mailing it to Our Lady of Fatima or register online at www.archindy.org/fatima

Please call Cheryl McSweeney at (317)545-7681 with any questions!

**********************************************************************Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ City/Zip:______________________________________ Phone:___________________ e-mail address:__________________________________________________________

Mail with a check to: Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House 5353 E. 56th Street

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Smart Quote: Criticizing is easy, being creative is difficult. Anonymous

Prayers are requested: For the unemployed and under-employed; For the repose of Joshua M. Piechocki (’05), brother of Jaclyn Piechocki (’07), grandson of Bobby Plump, and cousin

of Garrett Plump (’11). Please keep his family in your prayers ~ may he rest in peace; (8/3) For healing for Glorina Lewis, who suffered a heart attack and a triple bypass, and is the mother of Board Member

Dave Lewis, grandmother of Bradley (’14), Emily (’10), and Christopher (’07) Lewis, who suffered a heart attack and a triple bypass; (8/3)

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For the repose of the soul of Isobel Lyons, infant cousin of Susie, Nick, Jordan, and Tyler (‘14) Lyons, who was in a bad auto accident last week ~ may she rest in peace; (8/1)

For Evan Wilbrant (’12), a continued good recovery from surgery; (8/1) For the repose of the soul of Dee and Bob Mennel (46), who passed to Eternity one day apart ~ may the rest in peace

(8/1); For Doney (Don) King, uncle of teacher Susie Watson, who is in Hospice Care with a very aggressive cancer; (7/28) For the repose of the soul of Janet Fullen, a close cousin of Fred Evans (’61), ~ may she rest in peace; (8/1) For the repose of the soul of Francis B. Quinn (’38) and father of Patrick Quinn ’61, Michael Quinn ’62, Timothy Quinn

’64, John Quinn ’65, Barney Quinn ’72, Elizabeth Quinn Hahn ’78, Terry Quinn ’80, Kevin Quinn ’66 (decd), and Daniel Quinn (dec’d). His daughter Eleanor was a Ladywood graduate ~ may he rest in peace; (7/25)

For the repose of the soul of Donald A. Litzelman (’35) ~ may he rest in peace; (7/25) For healing for Glendys Moosbrugger, CHS Board Member, who has been having heart difficulties recently; (7/25) For healing for Jay Ruckelshaus (’11), injured in a swimming accident. For updated information, please go to

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jayruckelshaus; (7/25) For the repose of the soul of Clifford Brent Stewart, who succumbed to cancer. He is the father of CHS parents

Sheryl Lesem and Cindy Franz, grandfather to Elisabeth Lesem '08, Samuel Lesem '12, Emily Stewart '10, Heidi Franz '15, uncle to Debi Stewart Lyon '79; ~ may he rest in peace; (7/21)For the repose of the soul of Richard A. Gaither, the grandfather of Taylor Gaither (’13) ~ may he rest in peace (7/12),

For Science Teacher Kevin Williams, recovering from a broken arm; (7/6) For Jeffrey Murray, brother of Ramona Powell, who has pneumonia and will have surgery; (7/5) For the repose of the soul of Ned Streiff, Rick Streiff’s father, who passed away recently. The family is planning private

services. In lieu of flowers, any who might be interested are encouraged to offer memorials in Ned’s name to either Cathedral High School or Seeds of Hope. Please keep Rick, his sisters and their families in your prayers as well as his children, John (’09), Lauren (’12) and Tommy (’15).

For the repose of the soul of the father-in-law of Stephanie Tosh (former chemistry teacher), who passed away recently ~ may he rest in peace; (7/5)

For the repose of the soul of Peter Page (“Big Daddy”) (’56), brother of Paul Page (’62) and sister Antoinette Dullaghan (SMA ’62) ~ may he rest in peace; (7/5)

For the repose of the soul of John Ford (’60), son of John F. Ford (’32), son Terence Ford (’92), son Brian Ford (’93), and daughter Erin Ford D’Antonio (’96). After John F. Ford ’32 and his wife Louise died, an endowed Ford Family Fund was set up here at Cathedral. May he rest in peace; (7/5)

For those who are fighting cancer :For healing for Josh Fry (’14), recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma; (9/20) For healing for Deborah Roberts, who is battling breast cancer, and is the mother of Rachel (01), Bobby (’04),

John (’07), Rose (’09) and Kathleen Roberts; (3/24) For Bill Lennon, father of teacher Lizabeth Bradshaw, who is fighting cancer; (1/4) For healing of Don Stephenson (’64), suffering with pancreatic cancer, father of Leah Stephenson Roggeman,

(’93), brother of Diane Stephenson Moore, (’67 St. Agnes), David (’65), Dan (’69), and Dennis (’71), uncle of Steve (’85), teacher Kim Jamell, great-uncle of Nick Jamell (’13) and Gina Jamell Snyder (’88). The family is praying for a cure, a period of prolonged remission and that the Holy Spirit envelope him and his family in an embrace of comfort, love and strength. (3/14)

For healing for Grace Kelly, a 7th grade student at St. Louis de Montfort, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma; (1/10)

For Lana Bates, aunt of Collin Bates (’11), who is undergoing experimental cancer treatment; (10/21) For healing for Kari Doctor, sister-in-law of Coach Mark Doctor, who is fighting liver cancer; (10/26) For healing for Karen Gilmore, mother-in-law of teacher Dawn Gilmore, who is facing her second battle with breast

cancer; (10/25) For healing for Bob Matthews (‘63) who is battling cancer, husband of Jenny Matthews (former ShamrAuction

director), and father of Christy (’91), Tracy (’94) and Amanda (’00); For healing for Kathy Miller, fighting breast cancer, and mother of John (’06) Miller; For a return to health for Tracy Mirro, sister of one of our faculty members, fighting cancer; For healing for Cynthia Forgey, mother of Jennifer Jarrett (’94), who has ovarian cancer;

For those who serve our country :

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For Justin Mason (’05), USAF Academy graduate, is stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio; For Douglas Ausenbaugh ('07) who has just graduated from the United States Military Academy in West Point,

New York; For Marco Caress (’09), who is in his 2nd year at West Point Military Academy; For Katie Wacker (’10), who is a plebe at West Point Military Academy; For Craig Thedwall (’99), going to Guam in October as part of the Navy Jag Corp unit for a three year stint. His wife Heidi Zawadzki Thedwall, (’99) and their new son, Malachy, will be along for this deployment;

For Daniel Hess ('07) who is in his senior year at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; (8/12)

For Pvt. Erik Goertemiller (’06), currently in basic training at Ft. Benning Georgia with the US Army; Please continue to pray for all of our soldiers, deployed or at home;

and for all who protect us – soldiers, sailors, firefighters, police forces, and parents.

Meditation: Numbers 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26-29,34-35

“We ought to go up and seize the land.” (Numbers 13:30)

For centuries, parents have named their little boys “Joshua” and “Caleb” after these biblical heroes. There is something attractive about the way Joshua and Caleb were faithful and brave, something appealing about the way they put their confidence in God. Even God himself recognized that Caleb had “a different spirit and follows me unreservedly” (Numbers 14:24). Ultimately, because of their trust in God, these were the only two adult Israelites allowed to enter the Promised Land!

All twelve of the men Moses sent to scout the land of Canaan saw the same things during their forty-day reconnaissance mission, but only Joshua and Caleb gave an encouraging report. They were the only ones who remembered God’s power and his promises. The others could see nothing but obstacles ahead of them—obstacles that seemed like giants to their frightened imaginations.

Our troubles can seem like giants to us, too. That’s because we are engaged in a kind of inner battle going on in our minds. On the one hand, we have the voice of the Holy Spirit encouraging us as Joshua and Caleb did: “You can do it! Christ is in you! Go and take the spiritual land!” On the other hand, we have voices from the devil and our own fallen nature, like the other scouts, chanting: “No, I can’t! It’s too hard. I’m on my own. I’ll never get there.”

When the battle rages like this, we need to step back and recall the goodness and promises of the Lord. His word says: “Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you” (Isaiah 41:10). It teaches us to proclaim: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). With assurances like these, we can find the strength to take on the “giants” that threaten us.

“Holy Spirit, I trust in your power and in your love! Come to my aid. In my weakness, show the strength of your might!” 

- from “The Word Among Us”

 

Blessings,

PrincipalCathedral High Schooldworland@cathedral-irish.org

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