From the School Office…
Financial Assistance Applications
Financial assistance through our St. Theodore Guerrin financial assistance award program are now available. Financial Assistance is available to families in grades K-8. You may pick up your application in the school office. If you have any questions, please call Patsy.
We will open registration to everyone on January 29, 2012. Currently, we are trying to decide how many classrooms we will need in the primary grades. Kindergarten and First grade have many requests. If you are planning on your child enrolling in St. Joan of Arc next year, and your child is in one of these grades, please let us know ASAP.
From FSF (Families Supporting Faculty)…
SJA is Open for Business….Sunday, January 29th!
We all know how terrific our school is. On Sunday, January 29th, it’s time to let others know too.
SJA’s Open House is on January 29th following the 10:30 mass. Our school is a place where our children learn and play and experience. It is also a place where their parents come together to help and lead and — in the case of an open house — show off. Come help showcase our school and its many attributes. Here is where your help would be most appreciated:
Set-up on the 29th — Ideally four men would be awesome! Set-up between the hour of 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Men, grab your mug of joe, talk and move!
Assistance during the Open House from 11:30 to 1:30 — Parents are needed to help prospective families sign in, to help lead small tours throughout the school, answer questions, etc.
LEASE, if able and willing, consider helping out with this event that helps determine who may be sitting to the left and right of your child in his or her classroom the next school year. Contact SUZI ABELL at suzi.abell@gmail.com or 445-2937 if you can help in any way.
Thank you!
The Show Must Go On…with our help!
If you are able to assist in a multitude of ways with the school performance the second weekend in February, please pay a visit to the sign up sheets on the FSF bulletin board (outside of the school office) and sign up today. For questions or in lieu of signing up at the school, email Shannon Smith at shannonmjsmith@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Volunteers for School Play
If you are able to help in a multitude of ways with the school play in February, please let Shannon Smith know and/or sign up on the sheet located on the FSF bulletin board. Thank you!
From Athletics…
CYO Athletic Update: Baseball & Wrestling: St. Joan of Arc’s CYO program is offering 7th and 8th grade boys the opportunity to join Immaculate Heart’s Cadet Baseball team this spring. The 2012 season begins April 2nd, with practices beginning in mid-February. The registration fee is $75, made payable to IHM. Please contact Chris Roberson (919-3030 or croberson@sjoa.org) if you have a student/child that is interested in playing.
St. Joan of Arc’s CYO program is also offering K – 8th grade boys the opportunity to join Christ the King’s Wrestling program. Wresting Participation Forms (available at: http://www.christtheking-indy.org) are due by January 16h and must be returned to the CTK school or parish office with the registration fee of $75. A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Jan 16th from 6:30 – 7:30 in the CTK cafeteria. Wrestling practice begins Jan 19th. Please contact Chris Roberson (919-3030 or croberson@sjoa.org) if you have a student/child that is interested in playing.
Information regarding St. Joan of Arc’s girls Kickball and co-ed Track teams will be coming soon. As always, please contact Peggy Kline (pkline@sjoa.org) or Chris Roberson (croberson@sjoa.org) with any questions or concerns.
News from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church…
Resolve to become more familiar with your God-given talents and more appreciative of the talents of those around you this year by participating in a Living Your Strengths class. Sessions are filling up fast. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Melinda Rivelli right away at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.
We are once again offering Weight Watchers on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Parish Center Offices. For more information, contact Mary Anne Schaeferat 283-5508, ext. 1124 or mrivelli@sjoar.org
The Bible Study on the Book of Exodus continues next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the parish center offices with Chapters 3 & 4. We find Moses responding to the call of God with hesitancy. God’s call is sure and irrevocable for each and every one of us. God discloses who He is to Moses; Today, He continues to draw us into a personal covenantal relationship through His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. For more information, contact Carmie Klein at 691-8225 or klein4design@gmail.com. All are welcome.
Any adults who have been baptized Catholic and are seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to attend Confirmation retreat on Saturday, February 25 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please contact Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116 to register.
Coming Soon!
Reverse Raffle will take place Saturday, February 18 at 6 p.m. in Doyle Hall. Tickets can be purchased for $37.50/each after Mass this weekend. Ticket includes dinner, 2 drink tickets, chance to win $ and lots of fun all for a great cause. Contact: Joel Denis at jbdenis8@hotmail.com or Jonathan Anderson jcanders@umail.iu.edu at with any questions.
Master Jesse Tsao will be with us the weekend of March 10-11 for a Tai Chi & Qigong Workshop. Cost is $150 total or $50/block (non-refundable) and includes lunch and snacks for Saturday and light snacks for Sunday. Contact Mary Anne Schaeferat mschaefer@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1123 for more information. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, March 10
9-11:45 a.m. – Qigong for Health Part I
12:15-3 p.m. – Qigong for Health Part II
7-9:45 p.m. – Silk Reeling
Sunday, March 11
noon-3 p.m. – Old Frame Chen Tai Chi Part I
Children & Youth
Babies & Bagels/Tots & Tea will take place Thursday, February 2 in the SJOA Preschool Room. Stop by any time between 10 a.m. and noon. This is a great way for parents and caregivers to get to know one another while the little ones play. For more information, contact Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116.
7th and 8th Graders are invited to a Junior High Gathering on Friday, February 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cost is $5 and a canned good for St. Vincent de Paul. Contact Joe Sheehan at jsheehan@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1124 for more information.
There will be a First Communion Meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the parish center offices. At least one parent needs to attend this meeting. Children must be 7 years old, in 2nd grade, and baptized to receive their First Holy Communion. Questions? Contact Mary Anne Schaeferat mschaefer@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1123.
Children, ages 13-18 who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next September. There will not be another opportunity to do so until September 2014. Preparation classes have begun with another meeting scheduled February 12 at 4 p.m. in the lower level of the parish center offices. If you were unable to attend the first meeting this past Saturday, please contact Joe Sheehan right away. Confirmation candidates need to select a sponsor soon and have them attend the next meeting and the Rite of Enrollment on February 12. Sponsors should be baptized, confirmed, practicing Catholics in good standing.
Help Wanted
Organized Volunteer Needed
Holy Family Ministry is looking for volunteers to help with our Baptism Family Packets. If you have the gift of being organized, putting structure to a new program and like to work on your own or with another, contact Mary Anne Schaeferat 283-5508, ext. 1123 or maschaefer@sjoa.org. These packets will be mailed out to families of newly baptized infants over a period of 1-3 years.
Heart for Helping Others?
The Bereavement, Prayer Shawl, Sharing & Caring, those who have volunteered to help with Food Preparation and anyone who would like to be a part of these committees, will be having a meeting on Thursday, February 9 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Center Offices. For those who are not able to make this meeting, please contact Katy McMurray at 253-6480 or katymcmurray@hotmail.com for further information.
Reverse Raffle Items Needed
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend…and rubies and emeralds, and pearls! How about helping us get some lovely jewelry items for our Reverse Raffle Silent Auction? Items may be dropped off at the parish office or contact Tori Gramman at victoria.gramman@siemens.com.
Vacation BibleSchool Coordinator Needed
If you would be interested in helping coordinate and/or serving as our Vacation Bible School Coordinator, please contact Mary Anne Schaeferat maschaefer@sjoa.org or 2823-5508, ext. 1123.
Mark Your Calendar!
January 29 – NO Sunday School
January 29 –SJOASchoolOpen House/Catholic Schools Week Begins
February 2 – Babies & Bagels/Tots & Tea
February 3 – Eucharistic Adoration
February 3 – North Deanery Youth Gathering
February 4 – Tai Chi with Fr. Guy
February 4 - Youth Rally
February 8 – First Communion Meeting
February 9 – Bereavement, Prayer Shawl, & Sharing/Caring Meeting
February 11 – SVDP Food Pantry Day
February 11, 12 –SJOASchoolMusical – Wonderland
February 12 – Rite of Welcome for New Parishioners
February 12 – Confirmation Meeting/Rite of Enrollment
February 18 – Reverse Raffle
February 19 – New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
February 21 – Daughters of Mary Meeting
February 22 – Ash Wednesday
February 25 – Food Link
