Dear SPC Families,
Next Saturday, April 5th, we are excited for our SPC Day of Service! In honor of St. Paul of the Cross School’s 100th year, SPC families are pledging to live out our mission through works of service. Please consider joining our Family Day of Service! Our goal is to have over 100 people complete more than 100 hours of service in just one day!
Families must register using the links below to participate in the in-person, on-site events.
Please wear an SPC shirt and take photos of your family while volunteering! Send any photos you would like to share to Mrs. Donahue – [email protected].
In-person options
- FMSC 75 spots, 9-11am Schaumburg Register here
- Chicago Food Depository – 10 spots for 1–3:45 pm Register here
- Uncle Pete’s in the Kinane 1st floor Dining Room 20 spots 9–11 am Register Here
At-home options – Register Here
- Easter card making for Vets and Nursing Homes (bring in on Monday, first names only, take a family picture to share);
- Blanket Making for the pet shelter or our Prayer Blanket Ministry (bring in on Monday, take a family picture to share).
Endowment Scholarships for the 2025-2026 School Year
The Endowment Committee is excited to announce the merit-based scholarships available to current SPC students returning for the 2025-2026 school year. Each year the Endowment administers five merit- based, named scholarships totaling $3,750:
McHugh Downes New Family Welcome Award–This $500 award is available to families that, for the first time during the 2024-2025 school year, have students in K-7th grades and are returning to SPC for a second year. It will be granted to welcome a new family to the SPC community.
Pastoral Leadership Award–We are pleased to invite current 5th and 6th grade students to apply. Three monetary awards of $750 will be given to students who most demonstrate the qualities of leadership and service to others.
Maureen Kelly McCambridge Scholarship–We are pleased to invite current 7th grade students to apply for this $1000 scholarship established in Maureen’s honor and memory.
The deadline to submit is April 16, 2025 at 9:00 pm.
Please read this letter for all of the details!
SPC Early Childhood VIP DAY April 11th!
We are excited to welcome our VIPs (Very Important Person) for a special morning at school! Each student (Preschool – 3rd Grade) may bring ONE (1) VIP to join them for this event. Please read the complete details in today’s Thursday Mailing below!
Lenten Almsgiving
Last week, Father Victor Ingalls came to speak to the students about the Mother of Mercy Parish and what their almsgiving will do for the parish.
We are partnering with Catholic Extension again this year to provide resources to a mission parish that is in need of support. We are excited to support Mother of Mercy Parish in Mobile, Alabama! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE about the project. Your student brought home an envelope so that they may collect their donations. Parents, it is important that you do not give the money to the kids! They can make donations and earn money by helping around the house or giving up a treat in exchange for a donation. Teachers will discuss almsgiving during classes.
Career Day Grades 4-8th Speakers Needed
We are looking for SPC parents to come and share their career experiences! Would you like to be a speaker? CLICK HERE Middle School is a great time for your students to start learning about different careers from the best people possible–YOU!
Save the Date, May 2, 2025
Time: 8:15-11:30 am
Grades 4-8 will spend the morning listening to parents from diverse fields talk about their careers. You will have four sessions from 8:15-11:30 to speak to small groups of students. You may not have to be here the entire morning, depending on the schedule.
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates
This year, we have been hosting Family Masses at 10:30 AM in the Holy Family Chapel. These Family Masses are an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students do the readings, serve as ushers, and our alumni return to be Eucharistic Ministers.
- NO MASS in APRIL
- May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
While the school hosts the above Family Masses, Religious Education hosts Family Masses on the following Sundays at 10:30 AM, and school families are always invited!
May 11
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
2025-2026 New Family Mentors
We are looking for preschool/pre-k parent volunteers to mentor new families for the 2025-26 school year. We have over 40 new families joining SPC in the fall, and as current parents, you are a valuable part of helping new families feel integrated into our wonderful school community. Please complete the link below if you are interested. Please email Meghan Waldeck with any questions at [email protected].
SPC New Family Mentor Program Sign Up
St. Paul of the Cross Early Childhood VIP DAY April 11th!
We are excited to welcome our VIPs (Very Important Person) for a special morning at school! Each student (Preschool – 3rd Grade) may bring ONE (1) VIP to join them for this event.
RSVP REQUIRED! Click here to RSVP – A separate submission is needed for each child.VIP
Arrival & Classroom Activities
VIPs will go directly to the classrooms at their assigned time for 45 minutes of activities. We will have junior high students help navigate VIPs to our different buildings during transition times.
Preschool – 2nd Grade: Enter through the EGC Building (Door D5)
3rd Grade: Enter through the UGC Building (Door B1)
Accessibility Notice: The 2nd floor of the EGC is not handicap accessible, impacting Kindergarten – 2nd Grade classrooms.
VIP Day Schedule
8:15 – 9:00 AM
Preschool VIPs – Meet students in their classrooms
K – 3rd Grade VIPs – Enjoy refreshments in the School Gym (Enter Door B1 – UGC Building)
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Preschool VIPs – Enjoy refreshments in the School Gym (Enter Door B1 – UGC Building)
K – 3rd Grade VIPs – Meet students in their classrooms
10:00 AM – Mass in the Upper Church
*Preschool will not be attending Mass.
VIPs in grades K-3 are welcome to attend and sit with their SPC student.
Assigned seating will be posted by grade level. VIPs will walk to church with their student’s homeroom teacher.
VIP Day Parking
Our parking lots will be very full, so we appreciate your help!
- Drop-off is highly encouraged if possible.
- Main Parking Lot – Open, but note 8:30 AM Mass may limit spaces.
- Small Parking Lot off Ridge Terrace – Open (next to Kinane Center).
- Street Parking & Metered Railroad Track Parking – Available (metered spots may require payment to avoid a ticket).
- Do NOT park at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home or FM Global across from UGC – these lots are reserved for their employees on weekdays.
Thank you for your cooperation! We can’t wait to celebrate with our PS-3rd graders VIPs!
2025 SPC Olympics Sponsorship Information
We are excited for the 2025 SPC Olympics; mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th!
The planning is well underway, and we’re excited to present the opportunity to be one of our SPC Olympics T-shirt sponsors!
$1,500 Family or Business Sponsorship – Only Six Available Deadline April 11th
These colorful SPC Olympics T-shirts will go to all SPC students in grades K-7, faculty, and parent volunteers.
Please click here to become a 2025 SPC Olympics Sponsor!
Final Home & School Meeting April 4th
Please join us for our last Home and School meeting of the school year! We will meet on Friday, April 4 at 8am in the Holy Family Chapel. If you prefer to join virtually, please use the link below:
Topic: April HASA Meeting
Time: Apr 4, 2025 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87274293902?pwd=i6JbtS986X8glBnisZbH7FM6UquZvI.1
Meeting ID: 872 7429 39
SPC Athletics
More SPC Updates
Parents of girls who will be in Kindergarten at SPC in the Fall 2025, would you be willing to become a Leader? Please click here to download more information!
The deadline to order a St. Paul of the Cross yearbook is Friday, April 4th. If you are not sure if you have already ordered a yearbook, please contact Mrs. McCallister at [email protected] before ordering. Click here to download the flyer with details.
From the Parish
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James’ weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James’ “The Daily” – Daily Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday, April 13, 2025
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Holy Family Guild of St. Paul of the Cross Church annual Blood Drive will be held on Palm Sunday April 13 from 8:00 am -2:00 pm in the Morello Parish Life Center. Appointments are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcome but may have to wait.
Come in and be a hero and help us save lives! We want to get back to pre-covid donors!
If you would like to make an appointment, or have any questions, please contact Christine Perille, 847-494-5150 or Eileen Kaczmarek 847-533-7952 or visit https://www.vitalant.org/ and use code ORD0RG08 for St. Paul of the Cross. encouraged!
Friday Night Fish Fry Events
Help support SPC Fish Fry events!
Our SPC Fish Fry events are a highlight of the Lenten season—a time to come together as a parish community, enjoy delicious food, and strengthen our bonds of fellowship. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 11.
These events are only possible with the help of volunteers like you! The SPC Women’s Group partners with the Knights of Columbus for these events. We have many opportunities for you to help make these welcoming and successful events for our parish.
Volunteer: All members of the parish are welcome to volunteer. This is also a great opportunity for students to earn service hours. Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ADA829AAFAC43-55171549-spclenten
Donate: Help offset the cost of beer, wine and other beverages by donating what you are able. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8R4UM7ZNACDUY
Contribute desserts and/or raffle baskets: Contribute to the dessert table with homemade or store-bought desserts and/or contribute to the raffle by providing a raffle basket (minimum $50 value). Drop off the day of the fish fry or coordinate drop-off on an earlier date. Please email us at [email protected] if you plan to contribute.
St. Paul Women’s Group Merit Scholarships for Current 8th Grade Female Students Attending ANY Catholic High School in the Fall of 2025
Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025
Please click here to read more.
From the Community
Our Area Catholic High Schools
Spring Clubs Sign Up Time! 
Our amazing staff has put together a fantastic lineup of fun, engaging, and unique after-school clubs starting the week of March 31. Each club has its own schedule, so be sure to double-check the dates for the ones your child is interested in. Click 