Religious Education Registration
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The Saint Celestine Religious Education Program is now accepting registration for the 2010/11 school year. All children who attend public school or home school are eligible.

For information contact Julie McGuire at 708-453-2555.
See RE Forms for Registration Information.

ST. CELESTINE IS “GOING GREEN”
Convenient Paper Recycling Bins
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Our paper recycling fund raiser runs all year in our Parking Lot.
Please continue to feed our bin during the year so we can keep it on site
and continue to earn money for our programs.

OUR BIN LOVES:
Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, Phone Books, Office Paper, Home Paper,
Envelopes, Paperback Books, Old School Work, Workbooks, Brochures and Receipts.

OUR BIN DOES NOT LIKE:
Cardboard, Cereal Boxes, Soda Can Boxes, Plastic, Aluminum and Trash.

We appreciate your support of our paper recycling fund raising program
and hope that you will continue to support us all year long.

Our Paper Recycling Program is another way our parish is “GOING GREEN”,
while also generating income. Please support this environmentally essential program.

SAINT CELESTINE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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REGISTRATION OPENS NOW!!!

Quality education based in Christian values
Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
Full Day Kindergarten
Before and After School Care $2.50/hr
Technology Lab Classes K-8
Spanish Classes K-8
Physical Education Classes K-8
Art and Music Classes K-8
Athletic Programs for all ages
Test scores above the national average in every subject

To register, please bring an original birth certificate, baptismal certificate, if applicable, and a $25.00 reg. fee per child.

For further information, please call the School Office at 708-453-8234 or www.stcelestineschool.org.

Please encourage friends who may be considering Catholic education for their children to visit the school.

Dominican Literacy Center
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The Dominican Literacy Center is in great need of women volunteers for its 2010-11 session, which begins in September.

This program offers tutoring in speaking and reading of English to women in the Melrose Park area. It is unique in that it offers tutoring on a one-to-one basis (one student with one tutor).

A time commitment of one and one-half hours a week is all that is necessary. Classes are held at the Dominican Literacy Center, which is located at 1503 Rice Street (in Sacred Heart Parish in Melrose Park).

Four CONSECUTIVE and informative training sessions will be held on the evenings of Aug. 23 (Monday), Aug. 25 (Wednesday), Aug. 31 (Tuesday), and Sept.2 (Thursday). Each training session (held at the Dominican Literacy Center) will begin at 6:30 pm. Participants need to attend ALL four sessions.

To volunteer, or to find out more about the program, please call: Sr. Judith Curran or Sr. Marlene Kirbach at 708-338-0659 (office/answering machine).

PARISH BBQ
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SAVE THIS DATE!!!

Parish BBQ Volunteer Form in Adobe Reader (pdf - 160 KB)

Saturday, September 11 from 4 to 10 pm

Wristbands for sale in advance at the Pastoral Center or purchase at the event.

Adults - $10
Children and Senior Citizens - $5

Included in the wristband purchase:
Food: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Italian Sausage, Chips, Cotton Candy, Pop-corn and a Sweet Table
Entertainment: Disc Jockey, Craft Corner for Kids, Moon Walk and Other Games for Children

Available for nominal charge:
Drinks including Beer, Wine, Soda and Water

We need volunteers to make this BBQ successful!!!

If you would like to help, please fill in the VOLUNTEER FORM below
and return in the Collection Basket at Church, to School, or to the Pastoral Center.

Parish BBQ Volunteer Form in Adobe Reader (pdf - 160 KB)

WE ARE SEEKING BAKERS!!!

Please consider baking one of your specialties for our parish barbecue. We’d love to have a variety to share: cakes, cookies, bars, or whatever you’d like others to enjoy. Your donations will be served at our sweet table.

All baked goods can be dropped off at the Pastoral Center on Friday, September 10th from 9 am until 7 pm or on Saturday, September 11th from 9 am until 4 pm.

Thank you in advance for your good will. We look forward to reaping the rewards of the talents of many of our parishioners.

The Archdiocesan "Celebration of Life" Mass
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Launch Respect Life Month with a
Special Blessing and Commissioning from Cardinal George!

Sunday, September 12th at 4:30 pm

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago as Principal Celebrant

Come celebrate the Sanctity of All Human Life during Respect Life Month at this Special Archdiocesan Mass. October is Respect Life Month. Our Parish Respect Life Coordinators and Committee Members will receive a Special Commissioning at this Liturgy! This is a great way to kick off and recommit to another Year of Pro-Life Ministry in your parish!

All are welcome!

A Reception with Cardinal George will follow.

Sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

For more information, contact Margie Breen at 312-534-5355.

POLKA MASS & LUNCHEON
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Sunday, September 12 at 10:30 am

St. Pius X Church
4300 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, IL

Followed by luncheon and dancing in the Parish Hall.

Cost for lunch & dancing is $26 per person.
For more information call Sherri at 708-484-5826.

10th ANNUAL BRIGHTER FUTURES GOLF OUTING
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Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
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The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
will be held on Sunday, September 19 at 3 pm.

It will be held at
St. John Brebuf Church
8307 N. Harlem, Niles, IL

Couples married in 1960 who are interested in attending this Mass
can call the Pastoral Center at 708-453-2555 to register.

For further information call the Family Ministry Office at 312-534-8351
or visit the website at www.familyministries.org.

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2010 - ITALY AND GERMANY TRIP
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A 10 Days Splendors of Europe Tour
... featuring Italy and Germany

Trip Itinerary in Adobe Reader (pdf - 7,778 KB)

Join Fr. Jeff and Barbara Kubiniec-Mares for a 10 day European tour featuring Northern Italy and Germany. This will be a very moving and a wonderful experience.

It was during the Thirty Years War that the deadly and contagious disease known as the Black Plague broke out. Before it ran its course, it struck down one in every three persons throughout Europe, and left in its wake untold misery, panic and hunger.

One little village in the south of Germany was spared: Oberammergau. The townspeople made a vow that if the town was spared, they would give a play of the life of Christ every ten years. The fact that they were saved is one of the most amazing mysteries in history. Thus, the first Passion Play took place in 1634, and is done every 10 years.

The trip departs of Monday, September 20, 2010 and returns on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. If you are interested or have any questions, please call Barbara at the Pastoral Center at 708-453-2555.

We Celebrate Our Youth World Day
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This year the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Ttime falls on October 24th. The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the U.S., is the day we celebrate World Youth Day. Pope John Paul II started celebrating World Youth Day 25 years ago as a day to recognize and bless all the young people (middle school through high school) who make up the community. By acknowledging their unique gifts and meaningful presence within the community, and celebrating their commitment to our church it serves as a reminder to the young people of how much the community values and needs their active and involved presence and participation.

Pope Benedict dedicated this World Youth Day to Pope John Paul II because this year marks the 25th anniversary of John Paul II’s letter to young people and the first World Youth Day.

As a parish community we will celebrate our youth with special intercessions and a blessing at all the masses this weekend. As a parent or grandparent, aunt or uncle, we invite you to highlight your young person this weekend.

Please fill out, in the back of church, the simple form that lists your young persons name, where they go to school and the special skills and talents they have that makes you proud or ways that they volunteer in the community or at your parish. We will include all those whose family has filled out the form, in our parish bulletin the weekend of October 23rd and 24th.

Forms will need to be completed by October 10th and 11th to make the publishing deadline for the bulletin.

Questions? Call Kim at 708-453-2555.

See also Youth Ministry page for more information.

Saint Celestine Teens present
18TH ANNUAL FALL CRAFT SHOW
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Sunday, October 24th
from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Parish Gym

Shop from a variety of Crafters featuring many holiday and seasonal items.
There will be face painting, a children’s craft corner, and a FABULOUS BAKE SALE.

American Girl Doll Clothes
Silk Floral Arrangement
Silver and Gemstone Jewelry
Beaded Jewelry
Fleece Blankets
Holiday Items
Cloth Children Books
Pampered Chef
Home Decore
Tastefully Simple
Avon
Candles
Mary Kay
Digital Photography
Personalized holiday ornaments
And much much more

After the Morning Masses there will be bagels and coffee for purchase.
After the 11 am Mass there will be lunch items for purchase.

A Breakfast of Bagels, Crème Cheese, Donuts Coffee and Juice

CRAFT TABLE for the CHILDREN
FACE PAINTING
BAKE SALE
HOURLY RAFFLE

ENJOY A MORNING OF SHOPPING, BAKED GOODS AND FAMILY FUN

WE ARE SEEKING CRAFTERS

Applications are all ready being accepted at the Pastoral Center.
Spaces with a table are $30.
The show will run from 8:30 am 1 pm in the Gymnasium.
If you would like an application or have questions please call Kim at 708-453-2555.

All proceeds from this fundraiser support the Youth Ministry at St. Celestine Parish.

See also Youth Ministry page for more information.

3rd Annual Spiritual Retreat - "The Spirituality of Padre Pio for Our Times"
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St. Joseph Work Ministry
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The need is great for all men and women looking for fulltime employment. We at Saint Joseph, the Worker Ministry are helping to fill this need with three things: Network (FAITH), Network (HOPE), and Network (CHARITY).

Each month we have meetings bringing people together with their own personal contacts. We emphasize personal.

We have many volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise in many fields. They advise and make the road to a new job a little smoother.

Our ministry has been here in Glen Elyn since 1990. We meet on the First and Third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.

We have special speakers who come in snd share their talents, along with other people who can help you write a resume, relearn how to go on an interview, give you some job leads and much more.

Join us at
Saint James Church
Building entrance “D”
Fawill & Park Blvd.
Glen Elyn

Questions?
Please call at 630-527-8643
www.stjosephministry.org

Quigley Scholars Program
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Honoring the 101 year tradition of High School Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago by continuing to call young men to consider the priesthood of Jesus Christ in a new way. Established by Cardinal Francis George in April 2007.

Requirements:

• Baptized practicing Roman Catholic!
• Have an interest in exploring the priesthood with other young men!
• Willing to attend a once-a-month evening of prayer, dinner, spiritual formation, and fun with the St. Joseph College Seminary community at Loyola University!
• Willing to pray for vocations and others!
• Willing to love & serve God and His people with great joy!

God is calling you! Answer the call!

Come join us, make new friends, learn more about our faith, about the priesthood, about yourself, feel God’s presence and have a great experience. Some scholarships available for those in Catholic high school.

For information, please contact Fr. Peter Snieg at 773-973-9706.

St. Joseph College Seminary
6551 N. Sheridon Rd.
Chicago, IL 60626

IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS
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Retired? Eager to "give something back"?

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC), a Jesuit-sponsored organizations, provides opportunities forretired men and women to share their skills, experience, and wisdom in direct service to the materially poor and marginalized.

The IVC seeks volunteers for its tenth year in the greater Chicago area. The 40+ Ignatian Volunteers live in their own homes nd work in local social service agencies or schools two days a wee, ten months a year. A carefully guided reflection process helps Ignatian Volunteers discover the deeper meaning of the volunteer work they do and to see the face of Christ more clearly in their daily experience of serving the less fortunate. For further information contact George Sullivan at 773-975-6871 or gsullivan@ivcusa.org. Contact IVC National office at (toll free) 888-831-4686 or visit the website at www.ivcusa.org.

Counseling Service at Saint Bernardine Church
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Ms. Margaret Lukomski, an experienced and licensed professional therapist, is available to assist people facing marital and family difficulties and other personal issues. Ms. Lukomski, LCPC is also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. She is at Saint Bernardine Church one afternoon and evening per week. Fees for her services are reasonable. To schedule an appointment, please call Catholic Charities' Holbrook Counseling Center at 312-655-7725.

Campbell's Soup and Box Top$ Labels Collection for Education
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The Labels for Education program is a great way to get FREE merchandise for our school and it's even better this year. With your help, Saint Celestine School (School Website) can make this year the best ever! Participating in the program is easy - simply save proofs of purchase from participating Campbell products and send them to our school or bring them to Saint Celestine Church and put them in the blue boxes in the vestibules.

Some of the products eligible for redemption during the 2009-2010 program year include:

• Campbell's® soups, Prego Italian Sauces
• SpaghettiOs® Pasta, Campbell's Tomato juice
• Campbell's® beans, gravies, and canned pasta
• Swanson® broths and canned poultry
• Pepperidge Farm® breads, cookies, crackers, and frozen products
• Campbell's Foodservice products

The following products are worth 5 points for the 2009-2010 program year:

• 26 varieties of condensed soup in specially marked cans
• All Campbell's® Microwavable Soups
• All Campbell's Supper Bakes® Meal Kits
• All V8 Splash® Beverages, All V8 Soups
• All Campbell's® Select Harvest ™ Soups
• SpaghettiOs® Pasta (Original and Meatball)

The Labels for Education Program for 2009-2010 understands that schools continue to be challenged by inadequate budgets for enrichment programs. Schools need our support more than ever, and Campbell Soup is ready to help. Our commitment to enhancing the school environment by providing resources that support Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs in your school is stronger then ever. Check out www.labelsforeducation.com for more information about "Win a Busload of gear for your school" and for a complete list of eligible products and point values.

Help multiply our efforts by asking your friends and family to collect proofs of purchase on behalf of our school.

We are also saving the Box Top$ for Education found on many products such as Betty Crocker cake mixes, cereals, pastas, snacks, etc. These Box Top$ are sent in and help our school in purchasing needed services or equipment. Check out their website at www.boxtops4education.com for more information.

Thank you for your interest and cooperation in saving BOX TOP$ and UPC's from Campbell products. Together we can help in making SAINT CELESTINE SCHOOL (School Website) the best school for our children. KEEP SAVING AND SENDING T0 SCHOOL!!!

Work Ministry
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All of us know members of the parish who are out of work. If you are unemployed or looking to make a career change, please visit our website at www.workministry.com.

Job Seekers: go to job seekers options for job search, preparing a resume or application, posting a resume and more.

Employer / hiring manager: visit the website for advertising and job postings of career opportunities with a growing database of candidates.

Work Ministry is a career resource providing support for faith based organizations serving the unemployed, the underemployed and career changers. Work Ministry provides resources for spiritual support, career management and technology for Job Support groups and members seeking assistance.

And thanks for your commitment to assisting members of our parish and community. For more information, please contact Sue Cibelli at 847-296-8060 or send her an e-mail at suecibelli@workministry.com.