Thursday Mailing – St. Paul of the Cross Catholic School

December 19, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

I want to wish you all a blessed and Merry Christmas! I pray you have a wonderful holiday filled with family and fun! May the light of the Christ Child remain in our hearts throughout the year.

Congratulations to our preschool-3rd graders who kicked off the Christmas season with a beautiful concert this morning!

A special thank you to all the families who contributed to the Home and School Faculty Gift Fund. We are so grateful for your generosity!

In this Thursday mailing:

School Resumes on Tuesday January 7th!
Re-enrollment has started!
Draft of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Kiss and Go During Cold Weather
Nominations Needed for the St. Paul of the Cross Legacy Award
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

School Resumes on Tuesday January 7th!

A reminder that we start back to school on Tuesday. Monday, January 6th is a professional development day for teachers.

Re-enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year:
It is that time again to begin preparing for enrollment for the next school year. Re-registration for the 2025-2026 school year has opened! Reminder- the early bird rate of $75 per student runs until January 10, 2025. Following January 10, the rate increases to the regular fee of $125 per student. All enrollment packets are due by January 22, 2025. Following this date, we can not guarantee space in your child’s grade if not completed. All new students will be accepted on January 24, 2025. Any packet submitted beyond January 22, 2025 increases to $175 per student. You recieved an email on December 6 with the links to re-enroll your child through FACTS. If you are a current family and submitted an application after December 6, or you have not submitted one but are planning to do so, please email Meghan Waldeck at [email protected].

DRAFT of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Please click here for a draft of next year’s calendar. It is also updated on the school calendar on the website. I do not anticipate any changes to the start and end date of the school year or major school holidays. PD days may change slightly. We will publish the finalized calendar for the 25-26 school year by the end of March 2025.

Kiss and Go During Cold Weather
“Oh the weather outside is frightful and the kiss and go line is much longer”
A few friendly reminders:

Have your children wear their coats in the car – we do not have time to put coats on and keep the line moving.
We do not prop the doors open when it is cold so we can keep the heat in the building. The teachers are just inside and will still open the door.
The kiss-and-go helpers will go inside at 8:00 am–if you are late, please walk your child inside.
And….do not get out of your car or risk the whistle and the naughty list!
And….do not pull out from the line if you are in the cones—that is a really hard to get off of the naughty list infraction!

SPC Legacy Award
We are thrilled to announce that we have established The St. Paul of the Cross School Legacy Award. This award will be given to a current or past St. Paul of the Cross community member who has made a positive impact on our school community and has made significant contributions to our community and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the mission and values of St. Paul of the Cross School.

We will present the inaugural SPC Legacy Award at Celebrating the Spirit on February 7, 2025.

Who Is Eligible?
Any person who has been a St. Paul of the Cross Community member.

Who Can Nominate?
Any SPC community member (past or present)

Due Date
January 6, 2025

SPC Legacy Award Nomination Form

2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates
This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 AM in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.

January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their spring sports jerseys!
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!

January 12
February 2
March 9
May 11

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!

Please visit the CTS website here!
Invitations went home with your oldest/only this week, so please check those backpacks!

Well Wishes!

What an incredible number of Well Wishes coming in! The CTS program book will be filled with them! The Well Wishes deadline is TONIGHT, Thursday, December 19th.

CTS Student Art Projects
Calling all artistic and crafty parents… We are looking for parents to help with art projects for our upcoming Celebrate the Spirit. Mrs. Waldeck and Ms. Leffler can help provide ideas and materials, or if you have a grand idea and want to take the lead (or possibly group with other parents) with something fun for your child’s grade, here is your time to shine! Please complete the link to volunteer CTS Art Volunteer Sign-up.

More SPC Updates

Players, coaches, and sponsors, it’s Roundball 2025 Registration Time!
Player Registration
Coach Application
Sponsorship Form
All information is on our Roundball webpage.

Encouraging Presence Ove Presents: Hleping Kids Stay Grounded

Elf on a Shelf Kindess Edition

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

From the Community

Edison Park Winter Indoor Soccer Registration Information

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

December 12, 2024

Dear SPC Families,
I hope you are all staying warm during this cold weather!

I want to give a special shout out and thank you to Mrs. Dohr and all the parent volunteers who worked tirelessly to make sure the Book Fair was a huge success!

Please keep our 8th graders in your prayers this Sunday as they participate in their Confirmation Retreat! Confirmation will take place on February 22nd, please keep our Confirmands in your prayers as they reach the final few months of their Sacramental preparation.

This Saturday is PACK THE GYM! We will have SPC teams battling SPC teams from 9:00am until 9:00pm…12 hours of Tiger Fun. Feel free to stop by and celebrate a wonderful basketball season!

In this Thursday Mailing:

Christmas Show is Next Week! (please note logistics below)
Re-enrollment has started!
Draft of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Kiss and Go during cold weather
Nominations Needed for the St. Paul of the Cross Legacy Award
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE & CONCERT GRADES PS-3 December 19th

WHERE: Upper Church
WHEN: Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 AM, Church doors open at 9:45 AM. We love to see you all at 8:30 Mass however, we will be emptying the church after Mass to set up and get kids situated prior to opening the doors at 9:45 AM.

SACRED SPACE: Please remember that while this is a Christmas Show, we are also in a sacred space. Starbucks cups, coffee and beverages will not be allowed in the church. You will be asked to take the coffee back to your car if you attempt to bring it into the church. Thank you in advance for your reverence and respect of our sacred space.

GUESTS ALLOWED: We will Livestream so friends and family can watch it. Please be mindful of the number of guests you bring; we have limited capacity. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE STREAM

PARKING: Parking will be a challenge; please utilize the public parking in Park Ridge. There is also parking available along the tracks for a fee. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND carpooling! YOU MAY NOT PARK IN FM GLOBAL or RYAN PARKE FUNERAL HOME.

PARKING OPTIONS:

Tiger Parking Lot—small parking lot off of Ridge Terrace next to the Kinnane Center. Teachers will not be parking there on concert day.
Pay for Metra Parking along the tracks
Uptown Park Ridge Public Parking
We are not allowed to park at the FM Global lot. You risk getting towed!

CAN I BRING MY OLDER STUDENTS TO THE CONCERT? No, the older students will see the concert during the practice on Wednesday, December 18th, allowing for more room in the church.

WHY DO WE DO THE SERVICE DURING THE DAY? Excellent question; the truth is when we host the concert at 6 or 7PM at night for these little ones, it can be a challenge. Asking them to perform when they should be unwinding for the day and getting ready for bed does not make for ideal circumstances, especially during the excitement of the holiday season. We understand that it isn’t always the best for parent schedules, but we appreciate your understanding that this decision is focused on what is best for the kids. We will livestream the performance so that you can still see your child perform if you can’t be there.

Re-enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year:
It is that time again to begin preparing for enrollment for the next school year. Re-registration for the 2025-2026 school year has opened! Reminder that the early bird rate of $75/ student runs until January 10, 2025. Following January 10, the rate increases to the regular fee of $125/student. All enrollment packets are due by January 22, 2025. Following this date, we can not guarantee space in your child’s grade if not completed. All new students will be accepted on January 24, 2025. Any packet submitted beyond January 22, 2025 increases to $175/student. You recieved an email on December 6 with the links to re enroll your child through FACTS. If you are a current family and submitted an application after December 6 or you have not submitted one but are planning to do so, please email Meghan Waldeck at [email protected].

Kiss and Go During Cold Weather
“Oh the weather outside is frightful and the kiss and go line is much longer”
A few friendly reminders:

Have your children wear their coats in the car – we do not have time to put coats on and keep the line moving.
We do not prop the doors open when it is cold so we can keep the heat in the building. The teachers are just inside and will still open the door.
The kiss-and-go helpers will go inside at 8:00 am–if you are late, please walk your child inside.
And….do not get out of your car or risk the whistle and the naughty list!
And….do not pull out from the line if you are in the cones—that is a really hard to get off of the naughty list infraction!

Who Can Nominate?
Any SPC community member (past or present)

Due Date
January 6, 2025

SPC Legacy Award Nomination Form

December 15th: All 4-8th grade and Bitty Basketball. Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their winter sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their spring sports jerseys!
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!

January 12
February 2
March 9
May 11

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Cheer on the Tigers this Saturday!

Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!

Please visit the CTS website here!

We love seeing all of the Well Wishes and Sponsorships coming in! Please keep them coming!

Faculty Christmas Gift Fund
With the holidays right around the corner, the Home & School Association (HSA) will once again host the SPC Faculty Christmas Gift Fund. This is a school-wide collection of monetary gift donations which is then equitably divided among all SPC full and part-time faculty, administration, and support staff as a demonstration of our appreciation during this holiday season.

In previous years, families have donated $40-$50 per student (an average of $6-$10 per faculty or staff member with whom your child interacts depending on grade level), however, the FACTS form allows for you to contribute any amount with which you are comfortable.

This donation is in lieu of individual gifts. The last names (only) will be added to the Christmas card that will be given to each faculty and staff member with the check enclosed.

Donations can be made by clicking this link. Donations can also be made via check or cash to the main office. Checks should be made out to SPC Home and School.

The final date to donate is Monday December 16th so that we can process the checks in time for Christmas.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Home & School Association

Dear Parents and Families,

Thank you for once again exceeding our expectations and helping to make our Book Fair an outstanding success!

I appreciate your efforts to support our book fair and can’t wait to see how many wishes can be granted with your fundraising efforts.

Hosting this Book Fair allowed me to watch your kids discover new books, however, all that joy wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers from our school community who deserve my special thanks.

If you have unused funds in your child’s eWallet, your child missed out on the Fair, or if your child has already finished every new book, there’s still time to shop! Our Book Fair will continue ONLINE THROUGH DEC. 16TH. 25% of all online purchases will still directly benefit our school. Please note, all orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Buddy up with a friend. EWallets can be shared. Your online purchases will also benefit our school. Click below to shop our Fair:

St. Paul of the Cross Book Fair

I hope to see you and your child at our next Fair. Until then, happy reading!

Gratefully,

Mrs. Sue Dohr

Book Fair Chairperson

St. Paul of the Cross School

More SPC Updates

Players, coaches, and sponsors, it’s Roundball 2025 Registration Time!
Player Registration
Coach Application
Sponsorship Form
All information is on our Roundball webpage.

Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Responding to the Surgeon General’s Call to Support Parental Well-Being
Parent Webinar Thursday, December 12th.

Elf on a Shelf Kindess Edition

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

The first annual “Christmas Stroll” takes place on Saturday, December 14th. Join us for the Adult and Children’s Choirs as they perform for the event on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 am in the Upper Church.

From the Community

Edison Park Winter Indoor Soccer Registration Information

December 5, 2024

Dear SPC Families,
This week, we began our celebration of Advent! Our 3rd-5th graders went to Reconciliation after Mass on Tuesday. Thank you to our National Junior Honor Society members, who have been collecting and organizing packages in partnership with the St. Catherine of Siena Guild. After the first run, we’ve collected 120 packages that will be distributed to the homeless. Please see the link below to contribute to the Adopt a Family Program, which helps provide gift cards to the clients of the Parish Food Pantry. Tomorrow, St. Nick will drop off a special treat (candy canes) for all the SPC Tigers!

Thank you for reading the Thursday mailing; it is jam-packed with a great deal of information this week!

In this Thursday Mailing:

Re-enrollment starts tomorrow for current families
Draft of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Kiss and Go during cold weather
Nominations Needed for the St Paul of the Cross Legacy Award
The Parish is hiring a Director of Operations. Please pass this along to people who may be interested.
Trimester 1 Report Cards
Adopt a Family-donations needed
Christmas Concert Grades PS-3-Save the Date!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

Re-enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year:
It is that time again to begin preparing for enrollment for the next school year. Re-registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens tomorrow, December 6, 2024. Reminder that the early bird rate of $75/ student runs until January 10, 2025. Following January 10, the rate increases to the regular fee of $125/student. All enrollment packets are due by January 22, 2025. Following this date, we can not guarantee space in your child’s grade if not completed. All new students will be accepted on January 24, 2025. Any packet submitted beyond January 22, 2025 increases to $175/student. You will receive an email tomorrow with the links to re enroll your child through FACTS.

DRAFT of the 2025-2026 School Calendar:
Please click here for a draft of next year’s calendar. It is also updated on the school calendar on the website. I do not anticipate any changes to the start and end date of the school year or major school holidays. PD days may change slightly. We will publish the finalized calendar for the 25-26 school year by the end of March 2025.

Kiss and Go During Cold Weather:
“Oh the weather outside is frightful and the kiss and go line is much longer”
A few friendly reminders:

Have your children wear their coats in the car–we do not have time to put coats on and keep the line moving.
We do not prop the doors open when it is cold so we can keep the heat in the building. The teachers are just inside and will still open the door.
The kiss-and-go helpers will go inside at 8:00 am–if you are late, please walk your child inside.
And….do not get out of your car (or risk the whistle and the naughty list!
And….do not pull out from the line if you are in the cones—that is really hard to get off of the naughty list infraction!

Who Can Nominate?
Any SPC community member (past or present)

Due Date
January 6, 2025

SPC Legacy Award Nomination Form

Trimester 1 Report Cards:
Report Cards will be sent home tomorrow, December 6th, via email.

Adopt A Family Donations:
SPC has a long-standing tradition of partnering with the parish social service ministry to ensure that needy families in our community have a wonderful Christmas. The Adopt-A-Family program will collect funds and purchase gift cards so families can buy their own gifts. Given the timeline, we ask that funds be collected by December 12, 2024. These funds benefit the families who are recipients of the St Paul of the Cross parish Food Pantry.

Please consider donating to the Adopt-A-Family program so our school can continue this beloved Advent tradition.

100% of these proceeds will go towards the Adopt-A-Family program in Social Service Ministry. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

CHRISTMAS CONCERT (Grades PS-3) SAVE THE DATE:
WHEN: December 19th, 10:00-11:00 am (doors open at 9:45)
WHERE: Church

2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates
This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.

December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
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, and school families are always invited!
December 8
January 12
February 2
March 9
May 11

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!

Please visit the CTS website here!

We love seeing all of the Well Wishes and Sponsorships coming in! Please keep them coming!

Home & School Association Meeting Tomorrow, December 6th
The Home and School Association Meeting will take place at 8am in the Holy Family Chapel tomorrow, December 6th. We hope to see you there! If you cannot attend in person, please use this link to join virtually.

This donation is in lieu of individual gifts. The last names (only) will be added to the Christmas card that will be given to each faculty and staff member with the check enclosed.

Donations can be made by clicking this link. Donations can also be made via check or cash to the main office. Checks should be made out to SPC Home and School.

The final date to donate is Monday December 16th so that we can process the checks in time for Christmas.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Home & School Association

The Scholastic Book Fair is here! YAY! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Please click here to download all the details and information.

Mrs. Sue Dohr
St. Paul of the Cross’s Book Fair Chair
[email protected]

More SPC Updates

Players, coaches, and sponsors, it’s Roundball 2025 Registration Time!
Player Registration
Coach Application
Sponsorship Form
All information is on our Roundball webpage.

Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Responding to the Surgeon General’s Call to Support Parental Well-Being
Parent Webinar Thursday, December 12th.

Elf on a Shelf Kindess Edition

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

Christmas Care Bag Project
Help the St. Catherine of Sienna guild with its annual Christmas Care Bag Project (formerly the shoebox project).
Bring the following gender-neutral items to the meeting (We’ll supply the bags and drop them off for you.)

Winter hat
Gloves
Scarf
Warm tube socks
One Christmas card signed from “St. Paul of the Cross Church”

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Apostolate of Women’s Annual St. Nick’s Party December 8th!
Download the flyer for details.

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

Notre Dame

Loyola

November 21, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

Happy Thanksgiving! I pray you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! When we return after the break, we will begin our Advent season. It is so easy for us all to get wrapped up in the commercial Christmas, the lists, the cleaning of the house for guests, the shopping, the wrapping, and the baking that in the frantic pace of the season, we do not slow down and rest in what is supposed to be the quiet darkness before the light of Christ arrives. Jan Richardson wrote, “The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before… .What is possible is to not see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft of the rock, watching God’s [back] fade in the distance. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for running. For rushing. For worrying. For pushing. For now, stay. Wait. Something is on the horizon.” I pray that all of us parents who frantically rush through Advent preparing the magic of Christmas can take the time to prayerfully reflect on the glorious birth of baby Jesus on Christmas Day.

During Advent at SPC, we will focus on preparing our hearts to welcome baby Jesus. Saint Teresa of Calcutta once posed the question, “At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God’s own love and concern.” To help our children understand that Advent is waiting in anticipation for baby Jesus, we will hold off on all Christmas-related classroom celebrations until the week before school break. While in the past, this practice has sometimes given me the label (in jest) of “a grinch,” I think it is important that, as a Catholic school, we take the opportunity to be counter-cultural in all things Christmas. There will be time for great joy and celebration, but first, we can prepare our hearts in the darkness while we wait for baby Jesus. I have included some resources below to help you honor Advent in your home during the season.

ST MARY’S PRESS
TEACHING CATHOLIC KIDS
ADVENT FOR KIDS-LOYOLA PRESS

In this Thursday Mailing:

Announcing the SPC Legacy Award
Trimester 1 Report Cards
Adopt-A-Family-donations needed
Christmas Concert Grades PS-3-Save the Date!
Christmas Care Bag Project-National Junior Honor Society partners with the St. Catherine of Siena Guild
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

We will present the inaugural SPC Legacy Award at Celebrating the Spirit on February 7, 2025.

Who Is Eligible?
Any person who has been a St. Paul of the Cross Community member.

Who Can Nominate?
Any SPC community member (past or present)

Due Date
January 6, 2025

SPC Legacy Award Nomination Form

Trimester 1 Report Cards:
Report Cards will be sent home on December 6th via email.

Please consider donating to the Adopt-A-Family program so our school can continue this beloved Advent tradition.

100% of these proceeds will go towards the Adopt-A-Family program in Social Service Ministry. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

CHRISTMAS CONCERT (Grades PS-3) SAVE THE DATE:
WHEN: December 19th, 10:00-11:00 am (doors open at 9:45)
WHERE: Church

CHRISTMAS CARE BAG Project – Sponsored by St. Catherine of Siena Guild
We are pleased to offer our parishioners the opportunity to help the homeless and less fortunate in the Chicagoland area this Christmas by giving them CARE BAGS filled with warm clothing items.

The SPC National Junior Honor Society is happy to assist with this project. We are distributing one bag to each student that they can fill with the requested items and bring back to school on either DECEMBER 3rd or DECEMBER 10th.
The guild is requesting the following items for donation:

One (1) 2.5-gallon plastic bag containing the following gender-neutral items (PLEASE ONLY PROVIDE NEW ITEMS)
Hat
Gloves
Scarf
Warm Tube Socks
One Christmas Card signed “St. Paul of the Cross Church.”

*We will distribute free 2.5-gallon plastic bags to students on November 18th.
NJHS will collect items during lunch on the following dates.
Please only send bags on either of these two days in order to reduce bags sitting in classrooms: Tuesday, December 3rd or Tuesday, December 10th.

Additional dates will be open for drop-off for parishioners outside of school hours. Please check with the guild for this information.

December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!

The next Home and School Association Meeting will take place at 8am in the Holy Family Chapel on Friday, December 6th. We hope to see you there! If you cannot attend in person, please use this link to join virtually.

It’s Almost Time! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon, YAY! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Friday, Dec.6th from 3:00 – 4:00.
Sunday, Dec. 8th from 10:00 – 12:30.
Monday, Dec. 9th from 3:00 – 4:00.

It’s not too late to volunteer. Click here to sign up for a volunteer slot!
Please click here to download all the details and information.

Mrs. Sue Dohr
St. Paul of the Cross’s Book Fair Chair
[email protected]

SPC ATHLETICS

Download the newsletter here.

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

Winter hat
Gloves
Scarf
Warm tube socks
One Christmas card signed from “St. Paul of the Cross Church”

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Apostolate of Women’s Annual St. Nick’s Party December 8th!
Download the flyer for details.

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

St. Patrick High School

Notre Dame

Loyola

November 14, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

Tomorrow, we are excited to host a sold-out, packed gym for Trivia Night 2024, where all proceeds benefit our Endowment fund! I look forward to seeing all the creative themes and celebrating our future by building the endowment!

This week, we hosted our annual Cyber Safety programming for 5th and 6th grades. As part of this programming, we also host a Cyber Safety Parent Presentation on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30 pm. This workshop details the necessary precautions and strategies for ensuring our children are safe when utilizing technology. Please RSVP below; I look forward to seeing you at the presentation.

This Sunday, the 5th and 6th grade students will host Family Mass at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel!

In This Thursday Mailing

Cyber Safety Parent Night–earn an out-of-uniform pass for your child if you attend!
Christmas Care Bag Project-National Junior Honor Society partners with the St. Catherine of Siena Guild
Christmas Clubs
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

CYBER SAFETY & DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP PARENT PRESENTATION:
On Wednesday, we will host a Cyber Safety Parent Presentation. If your child utilizes technology, you are strongly encouraged to attend this session. The world of cyber safety is ever-changing, and it is our goal that by providing this workshop to families, we all work together to keep our children safe in a technological world!

This is a friendly reminder to RSVP to the Cybersafety & Digital Citizenship Parent Presentation on Wednesday, 11/20/24, at 7:30 pm. The presentation will take place in the Church. Your child will receive an out-of-uniform pass if you attend.

One (1) 2.5-gallon plastic bag containing the following gender-neutral items (PLEASE ONLY PROVIDE NEW ITEMS)
Hat
Gloves
Scarf
Warm Tube Socks
One Christmas Card signed “St. Paul of the Cross Church.”

Additional dates will be open for drop-off for parishioners outside of school hours. Please check with the guild for this information.

Christmas Clubs 2024 – Taught by our very own SPC Staff!
Registration: Closes TOMORROW, Friday, Nov. 15th at Midnight.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (opened 11/8 at 8:00am)

It’s that time again…Christmas Club sign up! Check out these great after school activities that take place at SPC! Our creative staff has curated some unique and full-filled after school Christmas themed Clubs. We also have a great list of Winter Clubs that will start in January.

Christmas Clubs begin the week of December 2nd. Christmas clubs are offered for three weeks before break (Dec. 2 – Dec. 19). Drama Club and Future City are offered during December and after, please sign up now if interested.
Winter Clubs begin after break in January. We will have registration in early December for Winter clubs. They will run for ten weeks following break (Jan. 13 – Mar 20). Look for that sign up at the beginning of December.

Once you have submitted the registration form and payment, changes cannot be made and refunds will not be issued. Please make note on your calendar of any club you sign up for and the dates the club is in session.

November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!

Save these dates for the Book Fair:
Thursday, December 5th through Tuesday, December 10th.
Please click here to download the flyer and details about the upcoming book fair!

SPC ATHLETICS

Please click above to download the volleyball registration information and links.

Download the newsletter here.

Upcoming After-School Activities

Chess Ed Winter Session Begins November 19th. Early bird pricing through TODAY, November 14th.
Click here to register and for more details.

Smiling Strings Winter Session Begins November 19th. We are accepting new violin students.
Please download the flyer here.

Ballet with Miss Rio Winter Sign-up!
Please download the flyer with registration links and details here.

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

All women of the parish are invited to join the AOW/SPC Women’s Group at our November meet up!
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Holy Family Chapel

This month, we’ve planned something fun and different while we enjoy fellowship, wine, other refreshments and snacks.
Card writing
Bring your cards – any cards (thank you notes, birthday cards, Christmas cards) – and work on them alongside new and old friends.

Winter hat
Gloves
Scarf
Warm tube socks
One Christmas card signed from “St. Paul of the Cross Church”

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Apostolate of Women’s Annual St. Nick’s Party December 8th!
Download the flyer for details.

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

Notre Dame

Loyola

November 7, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

We were honored to celebrate and pray with our First Responder families this week! Thank you to all who attended; for those first responders unable to join us, you were with us in prayer and thanksgiving for your service!

Next week, we welcome back Liz Repking of Cyber Safety Consulting, who will present to our 5th and 6th graders on issues related to cyber awareness and safety.

In This Thursday Mailing

Christmas Clubs
Baby Bottles Thank You!
Trivia Night
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

Christmas Clubs 2024 – Taught by our very own SPC Staff!

Registration: Opens Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 8th and closes Friday, Nov. 15th at Midnight.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (opens 11/8 at 8:00am)

Christmas Clubs begin the week of December 2nd. Christmas clubs are offered for three weeks before break (Dec. 2 – Dec. 19). Drama Club and Future City are offered during December and after, please sign up now if interested.
Winter Clubs begin after break in January. We will have registration in early December for Winter clubs. They will run for ten weeks following break (Jan. 13 – Mar 20). Look for that sign up at the beginning of December.

Baby Bottles
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual baby bottle project for the women’s center!!! They have been collected and are on their way to helping mothers and children!

Trivia Night Next Friday, November 15th
We are excited for this fun annual event put on by our Parish Educational Endowment Fund Committee. Tables are completely sold out, and unfortunately, we cannot take any more registrations for this event.

November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
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, and school families are always invited!
November 10
December 8
January 12
February 2
March 9
May 11

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!

SPC ATHLETICS

Please click above to download the volleyball registration information and links.

Download the newsletter here.

Upcoming After-School Activities

Ballet with Miss Rio Winter Sign-up!
Please download the flyer with registration links and details here.

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

Apostolate of Women’s Annual St. Nick’s Party December 8th!
Download the flyer for details.

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

Saint Patrick High School

Notre Dame

Loyola

October 31, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

Happy Halloween! I hope everyone enjoys a safe and fun-filled night of trick-or-treating! Please remember that tomorrow there is no school as the faculty and staff will be on their Faculty Retreat. Please keep us all in your prayers as they spend the day in prayer and reflection. Mass times for the Solemnity of All Saints are 6:25, 8:30, 12:00 pm, and 7:00 pm.

This coming Tuesday, we are excited to hold our 2nd Annual First Responders Mass. Please see below if you have not had the chance to RSVP yet. Those who have RSVP’d, please look for an email from me on Monday with specific details.

In This Thursday Mailing

Trees and Playground
Baby Bottles
Trivia Night! Limited Number of Tables Left
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th! RSVP Below
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

Trees and Playground

We are very blessed to have a beautiful campus surrounded by trees. We are also fortunate to have a playground. Please keep your climbing limited to the playground and do not climb on the trees.

Important Reminders and Upcoming Events

Baby Bottles–Due Back to School On November 6th!
Thank you to the SPC Life Team, who works with the parish on the Baby Bottle Project on behalf of The Women’s Center during Respect Life Month. The Women’s Center helps women in crisis pregnancies.

For many women, pregnancy is a time of joy. For others, this can be a time of distress and loneliness. They have little or no support, and they don’t know how they will be able to care for their babies. They don’t know what to do or where to turn.The Women’s Center offers these mothers compassion and guidance, directing them to the appropriate social service agencies for housing, financial support, and medical care. If they choose to place their baby up for adoption, they are helped through that process. If they choose to keep their babies, they are provided with material assistance through the first five years of their child’s life. That assistance includes diapers, formula, clothing, and baby equipment. Everything offered to these women is free of charge.

In order to provide all of these valuable services, The Women’s Center needs you. Please consider placing your baby bottle in a visible and prominent area of your home. Explain to your child that many babies need help to receive the basic necessities that we take for granted. Let your child know that their donation of spare change makes a difference and provides the help needed to welcome a baby into our world. You may want to say a prayer with your child each day, thanking God for the miraculous gift of new life and asking Him to help us uphold the dignity of every human being.

For those hoping to attend Trivia Night but have not yet purchased your tables, don’t delay as we have a limited number of tables left. This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details and the registration link below.

SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th
We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. Please RSVP here.

October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Check out some of the great photos from **last year’s Trivia Night!**

Several parents have expressed interest in getting connected to other parents who would like to create a team to participate in Trivia Night. If you are interested, please complete the form below by 11/1.
https://forms.gle/jUEHtn5XPRtb1bkx9

Hello Families!
Join me in earning cash for SPC by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast!

Use this referral code G9UN9LNZ when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through TODAY, 10/31/2024! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=G9UN9LNZ

Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected].
Thank you for your participation!

Carrie Jackiewicz
Box Top Chair

SPC ATHLETICS

Please click above to download the volleyball registration information and links.

Please click on the newsletter above to download the full newsletter pdf.

Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd

The season runs January 11th-February 15th.

Please click here to download the details and registration link.

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

Apollo Chorus Concert – This Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church

St. Paul of the Cross is honored to host a special concert performed by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. The concert will feature a wide variety of choral music, including selections from Händel’s Messiah, Brahms’ German Requiem, Poulenc’s Gloria, and varied selections from their spring program called “From the Earth to the Stars!”
You do not want to miss this FREE concert, so mark your calendars now!

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

Saint Patrick High School

Loyola Academy

October 24, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

Twas the night before Fun Fair! A special shout out and thank you to all the volunteers and the Fun Run Chairs, Mrs. Erin Greene and Mrs. Eileen Finlay, for all their hard work planning the much-beloved tradition of Fun Fair! It takes a small army and many hours of planning to create the event, and I know we are grateful for their time and energy in building upon the 50+ year tradition! Even my own children reminisce that Fun Fair was always one of the best days at SPC!

This is a reminder that next Friday we do not have school because it is a teacher professional development day. On Halloween, students may come out of uniform and wear orange, black, or purple (or a combination of all three!).

In This Thursday Mailing

Fun Fair -October 25th
Baby Bottles
Trivia Night!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th! RSVP Below
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

FUN FAIR October 25th

Please see below for information regarding Fun Fair 2024 from home and school! Please note the following when planning your child’s Halloween costumes for school:

Candy at Fun Fair
New this year: Teal Pumpkins. At each Fun Fair game, there will be a teal bucket with allergy-free candy. If your child has food allergies, please remind them to pick the candy from the teal bucket. The Home and School Wellness Committee assisted in the safe candy sorting for the teal buckets.

No candy from Fun Fair is eaten in the classroom. It is put in the backpacks to be sent home so parents can monitor the candy consumption.

Halloween Costume Guidelines
As you prepare for students to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 25th, please be mindful of the following:

School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory, disrespectful, or depicts violence.
Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume on this day only. ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should check with their homeroom teacher before wearing the costumes to school.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your students adhere to these guidelines.

Important Reminders and Upcoming Events

What a great turnout for Trivia Night so far! This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details and the registration link below.

October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Fun Fair
Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up went out last week. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.

Use this referral code G9UN9LNZ when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 10/31/2024! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=G9UN9LNZ

Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected].
Thank you for your participation!

Carrie Jackiewicz
Box Top Chair

SPC ATHLETICS

Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd

The season runs January 11th-February 15th.

Registration opens October 2nd. Please click here to download the details and registradtion link.

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

Apollo Chorus Concert – Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

Notre Dame Open House – Tonight Thursday, October 24th
2 Sessions – 5:30-7 & 7-8:30
RSVP at www.nddons.org/openhouse

Saint Patrick High School

Regina Open House Flyer Here.

Loyola Academy

October 17, 2024

Dear Families,

I hope you are all enjoying the Fall weather! Next week, we look forward to our Fun Fair! Please see below for information on costumes, and note the emails sent from Home and School about volunteering and candy drop-off.

In this Thursday Mailing:

Fun Fair -October 25th
Trivia Night!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th! RSVP Below
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)

FUN FAIR October 25th:
Please see below for information regarding Fun Fair 2024 from Home and School! Please note the following when planning your child’s Halloween costumes for school:

HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES
As you prepare for students to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 25th, please be mindful of the following:

School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory, disrespectful, or depicts violence.
Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume on this day only. ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should check with their homeroom teacher before wearing the costumes to school.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your students adhere to these guidelines.

Start organizing your tables and schedule your babysitters! Trivia Night is around the corner. This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details and the registration link below and start planning!

October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Use this referral code G9UN9LNZ when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 10/31/2024! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=G9UN9LNZ

Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected].
Thank you for your participation!

Carrie Jackiewicz
Box Top Chair

SPC ATHLETICS

Kicks for a Cure Pink Game on Sunday, October 20!!
Download the pdf version here.

Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd

The season runs January 11th-February 15th.

Registration opens October 2nd. Please click here to download the details and registradtion link.

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

Do you sometimes feel stressed and constantly managing chaos? Could you use tips on how to manage it all (especially during the upcoming holiday season)? If you said “Yes!” to either, please join the SPC Women’s Group at our next monthly meet-up on Monday, October 21 in the Holy Family Chapel.

Our featured speaker, Daniela Romano, Director of Youth Ministry from Mary Seat of Wisdom, will share her valuable insights on how to remember the true meaning of the holidays, manage stress and chaos, and incorporate spirituality into daily life.

We look forward to seeing you there!
7pm – doors open, munchies & mingling
7:30pm – meeting begins
8pm – featured speaker

Apollo Chorus Concert – Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church

From the Community

From our Catholic High Schools

Saint Patrick High School

Regina Open House Flyer Here.

Loyola Academy

Fenwick High School

Notre Dame

Notre Dame Open House – Thursday, October 24th
2 Sessions – 5:30-7 & 7-8:30
RSVP at www.nddons.org/openhouse

October 10, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

Happy four-day weekend! I hope you all enjoyed parent-teacher conferences; I know that our teachers look forward to having conversations about your child’s progress!

In this Thursday Mailing:

Shorts?
Fun Fair -October 25th
Save the Date Trivia Night! Friday, November 15th
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th
24-25 Family Mass Schedule

WHEN CAN MY STUDENTS WEAR SHORTS?
The last day students can wear shorts will be Tuesday, October 15th.

FUN FAIR October 25th:
Please see below for information regarding Fun Fair 2024 from Home and School! Please note the following when planning your child’s Halloween costumes for school:

HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES:
As you prepare for students to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 25th, please be mindful of the following:

School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory, disrespectful, or depicts violence.
Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume on this day only. ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should check with their homeroom teacher before wearing the costumes to school.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your students adhere to these guidelines.

Start organizing your tables and schedule your babysitters! Trivia Night is around the corner. The Endowment committee will be sending out the registration link next week. This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details below and start planning!

October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

From the School

School Uniform Sale Through October 13th
10% Off Orders up to $99
15% Off Orders $100-$199
20% Off Orders $200+
Promo Code: FALLDAYS24

Fun Fair
Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up went out on Monday. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.

SAVE THE DATE!

Hello Families!
Box Tops is an easy way to raise money for SPC. Please see this link for a Google Slides presentation that explains how Box Tops works.
There are 5 quick steps to earning Box Tops:

Download the Box Tops app and choose St. Paul of the Cross School
On the app, find participating products and monthly bonus offers that can help you earn more cash for SPC.
Purchase products at the store and then scan your receipt with the Box Tops app.
Earn 10 cents per product or more if you buy items that are in the monthly bonus.
SPC receives a check twice a year. Last year we raised over $170.00! Let’s reach our goal of $500.00 this year!

Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected].
Thank you for your participation!

Carrie Jackiewicz
Box Top Chair

SPC ATHLETICS

Kicks for a Cure Pink Game on Sunday, October 20!!
Download the pdf version here.

Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd

The season runs January 11th-February 15th.

Registration opens October 2nd. Please click here to download the details and registradtion link.

Bitty Cheerleading! Grades 1st-3rd

The season runs October 7th-December 21st

Registration opens September 30th. Please click here to download the details and registration link.

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