wednesday, june 8, 2011 edition #42 - cathedral high...
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Cathedral High School Vision Cathedral High School, a Catholic institution,
will be the model for all high schools as she profoundly shapes the way students
think, serve and lead.
Cathedral High School Mission Cathedral, 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, June 8, 2011 Edition #42
Dear Cathedral Parents, I will be sending the Parent Email on these Wednesdays over the summer:
June 29
July 13
July 27, when they will begin coming each week again. I would like to welcome our new hires so far for the 2011 – 2012 school year. They are:
Jennifer Hollis – Math Department
Anna Lynn Houk – Receptionist
Rachel Ludington – Math Department
Laura Weaver – Guidance Department (Fr/So 9 – 10 grades)
Father John Zahn – Chaplain with Father Munshower The school calendar for 2011 – 2012 is found on pages 3 and 4 of this email. Use these hyperlinks to find information quickly: Advancement Announcements Athletics Band News Bookstore and Spirit Shop Cafeteria Menu
Choir News College Information Congratulations Dates to Remember Mothers‘ Club Prayers
Service Smart Quote Theatre Tutoring
Dates to Remember:
June: Sat, June 4 SAT Test Proficiency Testing from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Mon, June 6 Summer School begins Spirit Shop Hours 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tues, June 7 Spirit Shop Hours 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wed, June 8 Proficiency Testing from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Thurs, June 9 Cathedral Connection‘s Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting and Liturgy 101 – Auditorium 7:00 p.m. – New Parent Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Liturgy 101 for Non-Catholic New Parents Spirit Shop OPEN 6 – 9 p.m. LAST CHANCE SHOPPING! Fri, 6/10- Wed, 8/3 Spirit Shop will be closed for the summer!
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Sat, June 11 ACT Test
~~~~~ Mass Information:
Father Munshower would like to know if you would be interested in attending Mass here at Cathedral one day a week. He is suggesting each Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Please do join us if you are able to do so. Congratulations: Congratulations to Dillon Peters (’11), who was selected on Tuesday in Major League Baseball's Amateur Draft. He
was chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the 20th round of the draft. He was the 608th player selected in the draft.
and… In its 26th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN RISE, today announced Dillon Peters of Cathedral High School as its 2010-11 Gatorade Indiana Baseball Player of the Year. Peters is the first Gatorade Indiana Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Cathedral High School.
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Peters as Indiana‘s best high school baseball player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year award announced in June, Peters joins an elite alumni association of past state baseball award winners, including Derek Jeter (1991-92, Kalamazoo HS, Mich.), Roy Halladay (1994-95, Arvada West HS, Colo.), David Price (2003-04, Blackman HS, Tenn.), Chipper Jones (1989-90, Bolles School, Fla.), Derek Lee (1992-93, El Camino HS, Calif.) and John Lester (2001-02, Bellarmine Prep, Wash.).
The 5-foot-10, 175-pound senior left-handed pitcher outfielder led the Fighting Irish to a 24-2 record and the Class 4A regional tournament, scheduled to begin June 4 against Brownsburg. Peters posted an 8-1 record with a 1.71 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched through 26 games. The 2010 Indianapolis Star Super Team Player of the Year, Peters also owns a .375 batting average with 12 doubles and 23 RBIs entering the postseason.
Peters has maintained a 3.24 GPA in the classroom. He has volunteered locally on behalf of the American Red Cross and Kids Against Hunger in addition to serving as a youth baseball coach and camp counselor.
―The thing that makes Dillon Peters stand out is his work ethic,‖ said Cathedral High head coach Rich Andriole. ―He isn‘t afraid to put in the effort to make himself better constantly.‖
Peters has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at the University of Texas this fall. Congratulations, Dillon! Announcements:
Here is the link for the June/July Insight Magazine: http://www.cathedral-irish.org/page.cfm?p=939
For new parents, this contains different information than the Parent Email, so be sure and do not miss this. From the Business Office:
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We are currently in the process of preparing billing statements for the 2011-2012 school year. Billing statements will be sent via US mail and will go out on or around 6/10/11. When you receive your copy, please look it over carefully and contact Jean Harris with questions at (317) 968-7312 or [email protected]. Thank you.
~~~~~ Ninth Grade Parents: Please be sure to plan to attend the Incoming 9th Grade Parent Meeting which will be held on Thursday, June 9th. This meeting will be of two parts:
At 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel, we will have ―Mass in Slow Motion,‖ in which we explain to interested non-Catholic parents the expectations for their children as they enter a Catholic high School;
At 7:00 p.m., in the Auditorium, the Mothers‘ Club Program will introduce you to some familiar faces and topics, which will be able to help you as you help your child with the school adjustment. You should have already received your digital invitation to both of these programs.
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Cathedral volunteers are needed for the 41st Annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. Cathedral High School will have a Booth in the Exhibition Area to meet and talk with potential families and provide information about Cathedral. If you would like to get a “jump” on your Service hours, this is a great opportunity.
Exhibitor Booth Hours – Indiana Convention Center – Downtown Volunteer Shifts - 2.5 – 3.0 Hours
Friday, July 15th - 11:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16th - 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17th - 11:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact
Mrs. Ramona Powell [email protected] or 317-968-7367 Provide your first & second shift choice of morning, afternoon, and evening. Include your name and contact number. Details
will be provided with confirmation. “Celebrating Culture, Heritage, and Community” Ramona Ridley Powell, Director of Diversity/Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
~~~~~ School Calendar for 2011 – 2012 school year: August
Mon, Aug 8 Freshman Orientation New 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 Center Thurs, Aug 11 1st Day of school Thurs, Aug 25 Meet the Teacher Night September Mon, Sept 5 Labor Day – no school October Fri, Oct 14 End of 1st Q Mon, Oct. 31 Magazine Free Day (if students meet their quotas)
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November Thurs, Nov 17 Open House Thurs, Nov 24 Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 25 Thanksgiving Break December Tues – Fri, December 13 – 16 Sem. 1 Exams Mon – Fri, Dec 19 – 30 Christmas Vacation January, 2012 Mon, Jan 2 End of Christmas Vacation – no school Tues, Jan 3 End of Sem 1; Semester 1 has 90 days Wed, Jan 4 Sem 2 begins Mon, Jan 16 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day February Wed, Feb 22 Ash Wednesday Fri, Feb 24 ShamrAuction Prep Day Sat, Feb 25 ShamrAuction Mon, Feb 27 Sophomore Day of Recollection Tues, Feb 28 Sophomore Day of Recollection March Fri, Mar 9 End of 3Q Sat, Mar 17 St. Patrick‘s Day (Saturday) Mon – Fri, Mar 26 – 30 Spring Break April Fri, April 6 Good Friday – no school Sun, Apr8 Easter May Tues – Fri, May15 – 18 Senior Exams Sat, May19 Baccalaureate Sun, May 20 Graduation Tues – Fri, May 22-25 Underclass Exams; end of 4Q; end of sem 2; semester 2 has 95 days Mon, May 28 Memorial Day
~~~~~ CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING POLICY SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 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.
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FRESHMEN
REQUIRED BOOKS FRESHMAN 9CP – A RAISIN IN THE SUN (LORRAINE HANSBERRY) In addition, 9CP students should choose to read either SHOELESS JOE (W.P KINSELLA) OR THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES (SUE MONK KIDD) FRESHMAN 9A – THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES (SUE MONK KIDD) FRESHMAN 9H – THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, ABRIDGED ED. (ALEXANDRE DUMAS) - (STUDENTS SHOULD PURCHASE THE PENGUIN EDITION.) FRESHMAN 9 LANGUAGE SUPPORT – THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES (SUE MONK KIDD) 9 H, 9A, AND 9 LS CHOOSE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BOOK THE CATCHER IN THE RYE (J.D. SALINGER) FAHRENHEIT 451 (RAY BRADBURY) SHOELESS JOE (W.P. KINSELLA) COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, ABRIDGED ED. (ALEXANDRE DUMAS) THE BOOK THIEF (MARKUS ZUSAK)
SOPHOMORES
REQUIRED BOOKS SOPHOMORE 10CP – OF MICE AND MEN (JOHN STEINBECK) SOPHOMORE 10A – THE CRUCIBLE (ARTHUR MILLER) SOPHOMORE 10H – THE GREAT GATSBY (F. SCOTT FITZGERALD) SOPHOMORE 10 LANGUAGE SUPPORT – THE CRUCIBLE (ARTHUR MILLER) ALL LEVELS CHOOSE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BOOK SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE (KURT VONNEGUT) ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO‘S NEST (KEN KESEY) THE COLOR PURPLE (ALICE WALKER) THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD (ZORA NEALE HURSTON)
JUNIORS
REQUIRED BOOKS JUNIOR 11CP – ANIMAL FARM (GEORGE ORWELL) JUNIOR 11A – THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (MARK HADDON) JUNIOR 11H – THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (MARK HADDON) JUNIOR 11 LANGUAGE SUPPORT – THE ALCHEMIST (PAULO COELHO) BLACK BOY (RICHARD WRIGHT) JUNIOR 11IB – BLACK BOY (RICHARD WRIGHT) THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (MARK HADDON) 11 CP, A, AND H CHOOSE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BOOK FRANKENSTEIN (MARY SHELLEY) BRAVE NEW WORLD (ALDOUS HUXLEY) A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS (ROBERT BOLT) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (JANE AUSTEN) REMAINS OF THE DAY (KAZUO ISHIGURO) SEA OF POPPIES (AMITAV GHOSH) NEVER LET ME GO (KAZUO ISHIGURO) ATONEMENT (IAN MCEWAN)
SENIORS
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REQUIRED BOOKS SENIOR 12CP – KINDRED (OCTAVIA BUTLER) SENIOR 12A – THE GREAT GATSBY (F. SCOTT FITZGERALD) KINDRED (OCTAVIA BUTLER) SENIOR 12AP – CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY) CHRONICLE OF DEATH FORETOLD (GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ) SENIOR 12 IB – CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY) CHRONICLE OF DEATH FORETOLD (GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ) SENIOR 12 LANGUAGE SUPPORT – CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY) 12 LANGUAGE SUPPORT AND 12 CP CHOOSE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BOOK FOLLOW THE RIVER (JAMES ALEXANDER THOM) THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, ABRIDGED ED. (ALEXANDRE DUMAS) FOUNTAINHEAD (AYN RAND) INVISIBLE MAN (RALPH ELLISON)* PRINCE OF TIDES (PAT CONROY) THE POISONWOOD BIBLE (BARBARA KINGSOLVER) SIDDHARTHA (HERMAN HESSE) KINDRED (OCTAVIA BUTLER) THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL (YASMINA KHADRA) *THE INVISIBLE MAN BY WELLES MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED.
~~~~~ Class of 2012 Senior Pictures: You will be receiving a mailing from Prestige Portraits our school‘s official senior portrait photographer the week of May 9th. 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. In an effort to increase the communication of senior portrait information to students and parents we would like to use all communication channels available. Below is a link to our website and our senior portrait customer service number. Our website will have a digital version of the information in the mailing along with frequently asked questions, maps, contact information, and the ability to schedule appointments online. It would be great if we could add this link and number to your school website. I have attached a choice of banners that can be used on your website for the link. Prestige Senior Portraits Customer Service Number 317-829-2088 http://prestigeindiana.com
~~~~~ Parents of Seniors: If your graduate is going away to college leaving a car behind, please consider donating it to Cathedral High School. Our Advancement Office will sell it to the highest bidder, which will result in a tax donation for this amount for you. Questions? Please contact Mike Feeney at [email protected] or at 317/968-7348.
Dads’ Day – Mark your Calendars for 2011 – 2012 School Year:
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The following are the dates for the 2011-2012 Cathedral Dad's Day Program: Sept 9, 2011 Oct 14, 2011 Nov 11, 2011
Dec 9, 2011 Jan 13, 2012 Feb 10, 2012
Mar 9, 2012 Apr 13, 2012 May 11, 2012
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 [email protected].
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STUDENT / ATHLETE PARTICIPATION
Effective immediately, advocated by Methodist Sports Medicine/IU Health, the sports medicine provider for Cathedral Athletics, we will be adopting a new policy with regard to the timing of the completion/on file in Athletic Office of the IHSAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (annually) and HIPAA (one time for four years) forms. The attached document outlines the new policy. Summary: Before any CHS student/athlete can participate in any preseason conditioning session, weight training,
tryouts or any physical activity associated with Cathedral Athletics, they must have both forms on file with Maureen Sullivan in the Athletic Office. For the safety of the athlete and to help relieve personal liability, coaches should not allow any athlete to participate in any physical activity associated with their sport at any time. The basic premise behind the “moving up” of the timing of this process is it just makes sense to have the kids medically checked out BEFORE they begin any strenuous physical activity associated with sports at Cathedral High School and not wait until the beginning of the actual
designated season. It also allows for some lead time, if a previously unknown/undiagnosed medical condition does exist, to help eliminate the risk of physical participation and begin the course of treatment for the condition, to get them ‗back playing‘ as soon as possible. REQUIRED ATHLETIC MEDICAL PHYSICALS
Any Cathedral High School student/athlete, who wishes to participate in any preseason, summer conditioning/weights/camps or authorized practices for any sport MUST have a completed an annual IHSAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form and a HIPAA Form (one time for four years) on file in the Athletic Office (Mrs. Maureen Sullivan) before being eligible to participate. Physicals for the 2011-2012 school year (including summer) must be completed after May 1, 2011. All Cathedral High School student/athletes, who will be trying out for any sport, MUST have the following forms:
IHSAA Physical Form
HIPAA Form These forms are available in the CHS Athletic Office or on the school website (www.cathedral-irish.org) under ―ATHLETICS‖ and drop-down entitled ‗Forms‘. (Transfer students to Cathedral, who intend on participating in an IHSAA sanctioned sport, must file an IHSAA ATHLETIC TRANSFER REPORT, to apply for eligibility to participate in an IHSAA sanctioned athletic contest. Forms are available from Mr. Jim McLinn, Director of Athletics, in the Athletic Office.) Once student/athletes have turned in all forms, they will be permitted to participate in all athletic conditioning activities. Coaches may not allow a student to participate before all forms are on file in the Athletic Office.
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Camp Cathedral Summer 2011 - Register Online Today! This summer, Cathedral will be expanding on an already very successful summer camps program. We are happy to announce that 55 enrichment camps and 17 sports camps will be available to all Indianapolis areas students. We have assembled an excited, enthusiastic staff eager to provide campers with a fun-filled, educational week on our beautiful campus. Registrations are limited so sign-up today! Thanks!
Bryan K. Banschbach ~~~~~
Choir News: “Singers in Motion” Vocal Camp for 3rd to 8th graders from June 27 to July 1, 2011. Interested? Check the website! Campers will be taught by outstanding singers of the Cathedral Choir Program under the direction of our choir director. Instruction will include vocal and movement activities, mini voice lessons and ear training activities such as playing choir chimes and rhythmic instruments. Camp will conclude with a Finale performance of all the campers on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
~~~~~ Theatre News:
Cathedral Drama Camp Cathedral Drama Camp is a two week summer camp designed to instruct interested theatre students going into grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 for the 2011-2012 school year in basic theatre concepts and acting principles in order to prepare them for what to expect at the high school level, especially in the Cathedral Theatre Program. The students will be coached by advanced students from the award winning Cathedral Theatre Department under the direction of Mr. Terry F. Fox, Director of Theatre at Cathedral High School. Instruction will include basic vocabulary, performance technique, improvisation, character study, and production. The camp will end with a performance recital by all campers. All campers will receive a Cathedral Drama Camp t-shirt. Enrollment will be limited to 30 students in each age group. Who: Any student in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 for 2011-2012 school year. When: June 13-24, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., M-F. Where: Cathedral High School/O‘Malia Performing Arts Center Cost: $150.00 per student.
CONTACT: Mr. Terry F. Fox, Director of Theatre
Cathedral High School, Indianapolis, IN 46226 968-7344
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS June 10, 2011 Name DOB School
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Grade Address (Street, City, Zip) Parent/Guardian (Required) Parent E-mail Phone Number Emergency Name & Contact Number Physician‘s Name & Contact Number T-Shirt Size Payment (Required)
968-7344 [email protected]
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Millersville Cafe Market Thursday, June 9th!
5pm-8pm Emerson Way and Fall Creek Pkwy.
June 9th, 2011
Quick Links [email protected] www.millersvillecafemarket.org M@FCV Cafe Market Vendor List
Contact Us
Tom Eggers, Market Master 317-545-8203 [email protected]
Subscribe to Our Newsletter!
Friends and Neighbors, Thank you for the overwhelming support of the Millersville's Cafe Market! We had approximately 700 people in attendance and can't thank enough those who came out to support our first-ever Cafe Market. We look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday and each Thursday throughout this summer. We've featured one of our vendors and this week's music below. Please feel free to bring along your own chairs this week. Just like last week, our 20 or so vendors will present their offerings of crepes, pasta, coffee, teas and juices, cupcakes, breads, cheeses, tamales, sandwiches, snacks, chocolates and ice cream. For an extensive list of vendors, please click on the M@FCV Cafe Market link at the left. We're located @ Emerson Way and Fall Creek Pkwy. Join us!
This Week's Featured Vendor 3 in 1 Restaurant
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Juan Vazquez and the owners at 3 in 1 Restaurant have been working at outdoor events such as MCM, and because of their success, opened their restaurant. Please see their Web site at www.3in1restaurant.com. But even better, come enjoy their delicious food and expert preparation this week at the Cafe Market. They are looking forward to seeing the many residents of Millersville this week.
Sweet Corn Tamales
Music this Week by Denny Krauser
Denny Krauser will be performing for us this week at the Millersville Cafe Market. Come and hear his tunes while enjoying your purchases. Also, please check out his Web site, www.TheDennyWay.com. Denny performs frequently at The Blarney Stone. Bring your requests and have some fun this week with Denny Krauser!
Volunteer?
With so many in attendance, we could use some volunteers for setting up AND/OR cleaning up at the MCM. If you are willing to contribute your time and/or talents to the Cafe Market, please contact Tom Eggers @ 545.8203 or by replying to this email. We would appreciate the help.
NEWS FROM THE BOOKSTORE & SPIRIT SHOP: LAST CHANCE FOR SUMMER SALE AT THE SPIRIT SHOP! It's time to get YOUR IRISH ON for summer fun... Thursday evening June 9 ~ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ***The Spirit Shop will be CLOSED for the summer June 10 - August 3 and reopen Thursday, August 4 for the 2011 -2012 school year. IRISH VALUES YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS... *Cathedral Sportulas ~ must have for the grill, $15! *ALL short sleeve spirit and activity T's $10! *Major Markdowns on fashion apparel for HER! *Sizzling Sale on selected Under Armour, PING, hoodies and crew sweatshirts! *Take 10% off ALL beach towels - three days ONLY! *Take 10% off Baseball bracelets and popular Cathedral pin! DRESS LIKE A CHAMPION THIS SUMMER~ SHOP CATHEDRAL!
For Book List, please see Cathedral website! http://www.cathedral-irish.org/uploaded/bookstore/Cathedral_2011_12_Booklist.pdf
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Summer Reading Novels available at the Spirit Shop It‘s time to plan for summer reading! The following novels are conveniently available for purchase at the Spirit Shop:
A Raisin in the Sun ($6) Freshman 9CP
The Secret Life of Bees ($14) Freshman 9CP, Freshmen 9A, Freshmen 9 Language Support
Their Eyes Were Watching God ($14) Sophomores All Levels
Black Boy ($14) Junior 11 Language Support, Junior 11 IB
Chronicle of A Death Foretold ($11) Senior AP, Senior IB All other titles listed on the Summer Reading List may be purchased at the Used Book Sale or through
various online sources or retail stores.
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: Tuesday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., CLOSED Sunday and Monday. *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) SUMMER SCHOOL 2011 BOOKLIST INFORMATION Summer School Textbook information is now available and posted on the Cathedral website. *Click here for Summer School Booklist Textbooks are available for purchase at www.mbsdirect.net .
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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.”
Does our faith command our good works or do good works lead us to be more clearly centered in our Lord? ―Whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.‖ John 3:21. We flourish as God centered believers whether our actions of service lead our faith development or our spirituality forms our call to act and love. Our service works, always grounded in God‘s light, call us to meet all of God‘s people with compassion and love.
Class Service Projects Class service projects will take place in June and July. They 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. Contact Mrs. Halstead if your group or family would have an interest in leading one of these projects during the summer on Wednesday, July 13 at Anna‘s House (4:00 PM-7:30 PM). 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 The Habitat for Humanity chapter will be selling pizza each day for $1.50 a slice immediately after the morning session at the student entrance during the month of June summer school. This project, along with the snack sales just completed during final exams, helps us to raise $5,000 which our chapter commits to the fall Habitat home that Cathedral undertakes as an important community outreach each year. Cathedral will help to construct our ninth Habitat for Humanity home this fall. Our Habitat for Humanity chapter, led by seniors Natalie Dickman, Grace Waltz and Claire Welch, is committed to supporting low cost housing outreach and will host Shack City in the fall as a insightful and dynamic fundraising experience in homelessness Thanks for your support of Habitat and look forward to our well attended September 9 Shack City event.
Senior Service Our Cathedral 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, seniors, 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.
Service Opportunities
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Organization
Service 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-Th 5:30-7:45
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 Fletcher 264 7555
Horizon House
Organize food and clothing drive in your neighborhood to help the homeless. Check the website for needs. Help with computer tutoring this summer on Wednesdays starting June 15. Email Mrs. Halstead with your interest.
Wed June 15 9-11. We will leave from CHS
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 Southeastern Inpls 46202
Easter Seals Help at Parents' Night Out for special needs kids.
Fridays 6-10 PM
4 locations once a month
Westminster Village
Adopt a resident from Westminster Village North For the Adopt a Grandparent program details, click here. Share your musical talent and serenade the 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 Sunday
1350 N Penn 46202
St. Vincent De Paul Pratt-
Assist in re-packing bulk foods (Wed,), client choice shopping Tu/Th/Sat, & client
Wed 5-7PM Th 5-7 PM,
3001 E. 30th 46218
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Quigley Food Pantry
intake (Tu/Th/Sat) for 3,000 families each week. Parish schedule Website: www.svdpindy.org. 921 1401. Cathedral alum Pat Jerrell leads this organization.
Sat 9-1
St. Vincent De Paul Warehouse
Help at the warehouse to pass out and collect furniture and household goods for relocated and disadvantaged families. Parish schedule. Website: www.svdpindy.org 687 8258.
Sat 8-12 1201 E. Maryland 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 spring. Phone 823 9555 x 11 for Kaitlin Mariutto. (ask to speak with Art With A Heart), email [email protected]; Register online at website www.artwithaheart.us.
After school M-TH
Various downtown and Lawrence Township locations
More Info
St. Mary’s Child Center
Help with at risk children ages 3-5 on early dismissal days Contact Brenta Clem at 361-4864 email [email protected]. Website http://www.stmaryschildcenter.org/.ings.
M-Th on half days
At Ft Ben and downtown
Agape Therapeutic Riding
Help with riding sessions. Flyer with information. Phone 317 773 7433 x 18.
April-June for spring sessions.
24970 Mt. Pleasant Cicero IN
Skiles Baseball Support
Field preparation and concession stands work are ways to assist the Skiles Baseball/Softball program. Click here for more details.
Spring/ Summer 2011
Skiles Test Fields behind Skiles Test Elementary Johnson Rd.
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: [email protected] or 317.872.5650 x106
Summer Opportunities
7929 Michigan Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268
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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 29 8 AM-noon
62nd and Binford
Millersville Cafemarket
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 starting June 2. Also if you are interested in providing intermission entertainment, contact Mr. Tom Eggers at 545 8203.
Thursdays starting June 2 4-8 PM
Millersville Cafemarket Fall Creek and Emerson
Anna’s House
Help cook and serve spaghetti dinner. Sophomore class project. Email Mrs. Halstead. Bring a friend. Mrs. Bobbie Ritz will be leading this event on Wed June 8. Meet her at 303 Elder St at 4 PM.. If you have any questions, please contact her at 658 7733 or [email protected].
Wed, June 8 4-7:30 PM
303 Elder Rd 46223
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-Fri 10 AM- 4 PM
Hope Covenant Christian Church 86th and Spring Mill
Breakfast Club at Anna’s House
Help serve pancakes and more at Anna’s House during the summer each Thursday!! See flyer for details. Contact Emma Steinken at [email protected] with questions.
Thurs 7:30-11 AM Anna’s House Meet at CHS
Anna’s House 303 Elder St.
Indiana Heart Hospital Evacuation Drill
Enjoy helping to practice for disasters? Come and assist Indiana Heart Hospital practice an evacuation drill. Click here for details.
Thurs June 9 9:30-12:30 PM
8075 N. Shadeland Ave 46250
Hollis Adams Foundation Square Dancing
Enjoy square dancing? Enjoy an evening with adults with disabilities and bring your big heart and enthusiasm. For details, click here.
Thur Jun 9 7-8:30 PM (also June 23, Jul 14, Jul28, Aug 11, and Aug 25)
North Central Hilltop Gym 1801 E 86th St.
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Hearts and Hands
Want to help make a low cost home available to a needy family? Help the Hearts and Hands group rehab a home. Click here for information.
Sat June 11 8:30-noon
920 King St.
WFYI Let’s Meet PBS Kids in the Park Day
Be a character in the park for WFYI. Did you always want to be Elmo, Cookie Monster, Cat in the Hat or Curious George. See the linked details for size and age guidelines and contact information.
June 11 8:30-4:30
Military Park
Cathedral Soup Kitchen
Help serve lunch to the homeless. Jr class service project. Mrs. Bobbie Ritz will be leading this event on Sat June 11. Meet her at 1350 N. Pennsylvania at 10:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact her at 658 7733 or [email protected]. This is a lot of fun.
Sat June 11 10-1:30
1350 N. Pennsylvania 46202
Food Link
Help distribute food to the needy families with food agency that goes to different neighborhoods to pass out food. See video on youtube. For Food Link questions, contact Mr./Mrs. Tinkham at [email protected].
June 11 8:30-noon
St. Andrew Catholic Church 4050 E. 38th St. 46218
Metals for Mettle
Help out with the Carmel based marathon and pass medals out to runner. Click here for details.
Sat June 11 Carmel
Easter Seals Crossroads Camp Ability
Day camp for students ages 4-11. Help with special needs, fun activities and field trips. Click here for more information.
Mon to Thurs Jun 13-Jul 21 9 AM- 3 PM Two locations
4740 Kingsway or Sugar Gove Elementary 4135 W. Smith Valley Greenwood
Operation Safeguard Disaster Preparedness
Sign up for the disaster preparedness camp. Deadline for application was May 6. The camp will take place on June 13-17. For application details, see www.operationsafeguard.net. You may earn 10 service hours with this camp
Application deadline was May 6. Camp is Jun 13-17, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Crossroads of America Council 7125 Fall Creek Rd N.
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
Hilltop Swimming Pool North Central
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Campus
Easter Seals PALSS Introductory Level Club
Volunteers assist staff in teaching children, ages 6-9, with autism or development delays. PALSS stands for practice and learn social skills. Click here for more details. Intro level.
Wed June 15 to July 20 9 AM to 11:30
4740 Kingsway
Easter Seals PALSS Intermediate Level Club
Volunteers assist staff in teaching children, ages 6-9, with autism or development delays. PALSS stands for practice and learn social skills. Click here for more details. Intermediate level.
Thurs June 16 to July 21 9 AM to 11:30
4740 Kingsway
St. Joan of Arc Yard Sale
Help with the yard sale at St. Joan of Arc. Click here for the details and contact information.
Fri June 17 Sat June 18 9-5 PM
4217 Central Ave Indianapolis, IN 46205
Ronald McDonald House Walk
Come either participate as an individual, team or as a set up group. Benefits the Ronald McDonald House. Contact Gordon Dowry, at 218 7279 with other questions. See Flyer and contact information.
Saturday, June 18
Downtown canal area by NCAA hdqtrs
Saints In The Street
Stay overnight at Holy Trinity and work with other high school students to help the elderly and low income neighborhoods in Indianapolis. Click here for the flyer and registration form. Have fun with fellow teens while truly doing some good work in the Indy area.
June 20-24
Lodge at Holy Trinity
Blast on the Bridge Geist Waterways Fundraiser
Help with this fundraiser activity for Geist waterways by helping with this conservation effort at the Geist Bridge. You can assist in 2 hr shifts. Click here for flyer information and contact details.
Mon July 4 5:30-11:15 2 hr shifts
Geist Bridge
Anna’s House
Would a family enjoy adopting this July dinner opportunity? Help cook and serve spaghetti dinner. This is a sophomore class project. Email Mrs. Halstead with your interest in leading this project in July.
Wed, July 13 4-7:30 PM
303 Elder Rd 46223
Cathedral Soup Kitchen
The Dickman family will be leading this service activity on July 13. Serving lunch to the homeless at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen is always enlightening. This is the Jr class
Sat Jul 13 10-1:30 PM
1350 N. Pennsylvania 46202
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service project. Email Mrs. Halstead with your interest.
Dayspring Center
Help to assist in the student playroom with children. Transitional housing. 2 hr shift pls.
M-F after school 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 Food Bank
Assist in the packaging of food boxes, senior boxes and weekend kids back-sacks. Note new address and expanded hours.
M-Th 8-4 2nd 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 Newsom to pass out food or 2ndth Wed Spaghetti dinner. Babysit on Thursday nights during ESL classes.
Sat 9-11:30 Wed 3:30-7 or Thursday 6-8
303 Elder Street, 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 area under 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.
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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 to address 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.
~~~~~ Athletics: There has already been a call-out meeting for girls’ golf. If you are interested in trying out for the golf team and missed the meeting, please contact Coach Joe Vollmer at 374-5215(cell) or 823-5399 (home). You can also reach Coach Vollmer at [email protected] Coach Vollmer will provide some necessary information for you. Tryouts begin near the end of July. There will be pre-season playing opportunities at Maple Creek Golf Course. Attention Parents: If you would like a copy of the 2011 Spring Athletic Program, they are available in the Athletic Office. Drop by the office or have your student come by this week to pick one up. Girl’s Tennis: Meghan Fry and Carlene Eckhart won the individual #1 doubles Regional championship this past weekend at North Central. They defeated Brownsburg in the first round 6-0,6-0 and beat Greenwood in the finals 6-1,6-0. They advance to the state championship this weekend. There are 6 teams competing at State in the #1 doubles championship. The girls will play Friday afternoon at 2:00pm at North Central. Boy’s Golf: IHSAA Boy’s Golf Center Grove Regional Tournament at Hickory Stick Golf Club on Wednesday,
June 8th. Go Irish! Girl’s Track and Field: Congratulations to Denisha Brown, Lexxus Betts, Aysha Jemison and Maddie Bryan. They placed 9th in the 4x100 State Championship on Saturday with 48.93. That‘s good enough to make All-State status. And, it‘s a new Cathedral 4x100 school record.
Congratulations to team and coaches! Boy’s Track and Field: John Roby represented the Boys Track in the 100 meter race on Friday. He finished 8th in the state with a time of 22.31. Baseball: Baseball- Semi-state Terre Haute South vs. Cathedral in game #2 at Plainfield High School at approximately
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3:00 p.m.
Rugby: Rugby finishes 3rd in the Nation!
IRISH Swimming & Diving Summer Programs
Contact Paula Meyer: [email protected] or 317-525-3761 Hillcrest Country Club 6098 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis 46226
Swim & Dive Lessons
Swim Lessons M - Th 10:00-10:45 AM & 5:15-6:00 PM Dive Lessons Sundays 5:00-6:00 PM
Sessions: June 13- 16, June 20-30, July 11-21, July 25 - Aug 5.
Fees: Swim Lesson Non-member fee: $75/Session Dive Lessons Non-member fee: $10/lesson Private lessons are available Register: At Hillcrest Pool 4:00-6:30 throughout the summer Call Coach Paula Meyer for more information at 317-525-3761
IRISH Swim Team Summer Conditioning
This summer Cathedral students interested in IHSAA swimming should Plan on swimming M/Tu/Th/Fr at Hillcrest CC from 6:30 – 8:00 AM. Core Training will be an option on Tuesday/Thursday following swims until 8:45. This summer program fee is $25 for non HC members payable to HCC.
IRISH Diving Team The team is looking for students who have experience in diving and/or Gymnastics who are interested diving in high school. Please contact Coach Paula Meyer for summer opportunities at 317-525-3761
IRISH Biathlon Summer Series The IRISH team is sponsoring a series of 3 biathlons: Swim & Run Biathlon Series 7:15 AM Monday‘s June 20, July 18, & August 8 Registration can be made at Hillcrest CC Pool or contacting Coach Paula Meyer at 317-525-3761. $15 fee payable to HCC.
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Smart Quote: The best mind-altering drug is truth. (Anonymous)
Prayers are requested:
For the unemployed and under-employed;
For the repose of the soul of Dr. Edward F. Steinmetz, a long-time supporter of Cathedral High School ~ may he rest in peace; (6/1)
For the repose of the soul of Zach Hruban, brother of Cathedral 2002 graduate, Austin Hruban ~ may he rest in peace; (5/25)
For recovery for Marianne Ackmann, who suffered a stroke recently, and is the mother of Elizabeth (‘96), Allison (‘03), and John Ackmann; (5/25)
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For the repose of the soul of Katie Lynch, a junior at Roncalli High School, and cousin of Vince (‘11) and Cameron (‘13) Grote and of Mary (‘12) and John (‘13) Christ, who has lost her battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma ~ may she rest in peace; (5/23)
For the repose of the soul of Nancy Haigerty, mother of John K. Haigerty (‘83) and Jeffrey T. Haigerty (‘83), grandmother of Nancy Farmer (‗13) ~ may she rest in peace; (5/20)
For healing for Shirley Dreyer, member of the Serra Club, who is currently hospitalized; (5/18)
For the repose of the soul of Lloyd Tucker, the husband of Mrs. Joyce Tucker, Director of Diversity at Park Tudor ~ may he rest in peace: (5/18)
For the repose of the soul of John Brady (‘48) ~ may he rest in peace; (5/18)
For the repose of the soul of Geraldine (Jerry) Kennedy, founder of Cathedral‘s ShamrAuction and the mother of Susan K. Cutshall (‘73), Bobbi E. Delon, Joseph T. Kennedy (‘75), Janie Smith, Anne M. Miner (‘78), Jan K. Kennedy (‘78), Timothy V. Kennedy (‘79), Judy E. Indiano (‘81), Shari R. Halsmer (‘83), and Michael R. Kennedy (‘86) ~ may she rest in peace; (5/16)
For the repose of the soul of Bernard Seger, grandfather of alumnus Andrew Evans (‘04) ~ may he rest in peace; (5/16)
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 strength and healing for Paul B. Kernel (‘48), who has been having radiation and chemotherapy for colorectal, lung and prostate cancer; also, his classmates ask that you send him an email at [email protected] to help with a pick-up of his spirits; (10/4)
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 a return to good health for Andra Ignas, struggling with breast cancer and mother of daughters Brittany (12), Amanda (10) and Hannah (9th at North Central H.S.) and husband, Stan;
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: For Justin Mason (‘05), USAF Academy graduate, is stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio; For Douglas Ausenbaugh ('07) who is in his senior year at 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
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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.
Meditations: Acts 20:28-38
“We must help the weak.” (Acts 20:35)
What a tender moment! It is a final farewell from St. Paul, who had not only founded the church at Ephesus but lived among the believers for three years. During that time, “God did extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul.” As a result, “the word of the Lord grew and prevailed mightily.” (Acts 19:11, 20).
However, the elders were not crying in admiration of Paul‘s accomplishments. Theirs were tears of affection for a brother. And Paul, in turn, was concerned not for the continuation of his ministry but for the survival of ―the whole flock … that [God] acquired with his own blood,‖ and especially ―the weak‖ (Acts 20:28,35).
The church in Ephesus had produced leaders like Apollos (Acts 18:24-28)—quick studies whose keen minds grasped the significance of Paul‘s message. Teaching such converts must have been very gratifying for Paul. However, he said nothing here about this aspect of his ministry. His attention seems to be on those at the other end of the spectrum, the humble and lowly who enjoy a special relationship with the Lord.
Every community, every congregation, even every family has its own ―weak‖ members. Through whatever combination of genetics, upbringing, sin, and hard luck, it is unlikely that they will ever be able to take care of themselves adequately. These are the ones Paul singled out for special attention, for he knew the fundamental precept that those who are more graced should care for those who are in need—not take advantage of them or ignore them.
Such a philosophy goes against our human nature. Those who move quickly find it irritating to slow down for those who lag behind. It can be hard for someone with a quick mind to have to explain things to someone who just doesn‘t get it. Instead of putting ourselves in their shoes, we tend to imagine them in ours: ―If that happened to me, I would surely have handled it better.‖ But when we do this, we exercise the judgment that belongs to God and fail to extend his mercy—a mercy that belongs to the strong and weak alike.
“Jesus, pour out special grace on the poor and needy. Let their cry pierce my heart. Show me how I can be your arms to encourage them and lift them up.”
Blessings,
Principal Cathedral High School [email protected]