SKS – National Elementary Honor Society
Dear Parishioners,
SKS is a charter member of the National Elementary Honor Society. This national designation is bestowed on students who exemplify excellence in academics, take and model leadership roles in the school and community while also dedicating (more…)
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
As you know, Lent begins this week, and along with it comes our annual Operation Rice Bowl collection. Several years ago, I was made (more…)
Mardi Gras Fundraiser is Saturday…get your tickets!
ENJOY CAJUN FOOD, MUSIC AND SPIRITS…Saturday, February 18th 2012 from 6:00 p.m. – Midnight. Admission: $5.00 per person (Presale) • $7.00 per person (at door). Tickets may be purchased in advance (more…)
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
Last Sunday, the Women’s Club held it’s annual Day of Reflection with the theme of CHOCOLATE! Besides munching on chocolate goodies, we viewed the film “Chocolat”. This movie has long been a favorite of mine and my daughter’s, so I have seen it many times. It never fails to surprise me: the hypocrisy, human weakness and unfounded fear, mixed with understanding and kindness. All of the characters are flawed, and if we look closely, we will probably find a little of ourselves in each character, good and bad. What struck me with this viewing, however, was the fact the two children featured most prominently were without flaw. The issues they faced were created by their relatives and they bravely tried to sort through things, following the rules and ignoring the mixed messages from the behavior of the adults in their lives. We love our children…no doubt about it, but what messages are we sending them? If they watched a movie of our lives, who would we be to them? the villain? the hero? the hypocrite? Are we really showing them the side of us that Jesus would have them see? or are we allowing our fears and weaknesses to override the kindness and understanding that is in our hearts?
Teri Klopp
From the School…
Dear Parishioners,
Hoopsmania is back in time for the NCAA March Madness Tournament and the tickets this year are only $5.00 and can be purchased at the school and at the Rectory. The Concert of 1000 Voices at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on Saturday was magical and (more…)
Scrementi’s Fundraiser
EAT AT SCREMENTI’S! (Scrementi Flyer)
Dine at Scrementi’s Restaurant (3760 Chicago Road in Steger) from Monday, February 20th to Sunday, February 26th and St. Kieran School will receive $10 per Couple (Dinner) and/or $5 per Couple (Lunch). (minimum of two people; dine-in only; cannot be combined with other coupons/offers). Simply save your receipt and turn them in to the school.
Mardi Gras is Coming!!!
ENJOY CAJUN FOOD, MUSIC AND SPIRITS…Saturday, February 18th 2012 from 6:00 p.m. – Midnight. Admission: $5.00 per person (Presale) • $7.00 per person (at door). Tickets may be purchased in advance (more…)
From the School…
Dear Parishioners,
I love Catholic Schools Week because it gives SKS the opportunity to showcase our outstanding student body. Our students not only excel academically but model outstanding character and personal conduct. Every quarter I treat all students 4-8th grade to a pizza party if they have gone an entire quarter without receiving one demerit for conduct. Every quarter 40 or more students receive this honor. That is more than half of all the students in grades 4-8. This is a wonderful testament to our parents and faculty of SKS. Not a day goes by where I’m not proud of the children and parishioners of SKS. Schools are more than grades and scores; they should be a sanctuary, a home and place for students to dream big. Catholic Schools Week is the time to spread the good news about SKS. We are the school that makes big dreams a reality.
SKS is the Foundation for an Extraordinary Future.
Tony Simone, Principal
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
One of the things I have always loved about working in the R.E Office is that the work that is being done constantly changes with the liturgical seasons. We work on registration, then school/R.E. classes begin, and then we’re involved with Confirmation plans, Advent planning and prayer, etc. Now, as the Coordinator of Religious Education, I enjoy the same variety of work, but it takes place a season ahead of time. When we returned from Christmas break on January 3rd, it was still Christmas, but my calendar notes said I had to begin working on Lenten projects. Sometimes it is hard for me to shift my mood back to the present time. Looking at the February calendar, I have to pull myself out of the mood for Lent and prepare to celebrate Mardi Gras with the Parish. A difficult task it would seem, but the PTN’s annual Mardi Gras on February 18 and the Women’s Club Fat Tuesday Pot Luck on February 21 should be just the ticket. Mark your calendars for those events and seek me out at both of them — see if I have succeeded in that mood shift!
Thanks to all those who contributed to my bail for the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) “Lock-up” last week. So far, we have raised a total of $900.00!!! Enough for one lucky child (hopefully, our own Chloe Ochoa) to attend the MDA Summer Camp. Additional donations can be made online through the month of February at http://www2.mda.org/goto/Teriislockedup, or directly to me. Thank you for your generosity, support, and prayers.
Teri Klopp
From the School…
Dear Parishioners,
Catholic Schools Week is upon us and it is time to celebrate all that is good about SKS. All our events for CSW are listed in the calendar. This week, from January 29 thru February 4, is the time (more…)
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
Just a reminder…please keep me abreast of what your children are up to: honors, awards, special recognition, etc. With our local newspaper being not-so-local anymore, I usually only (more…)
From the School…
Dear Parishioners,
Catholic Schools Week kicks off on Sunday, January 29, 2012 with 10:00 a.m. Mass. The following is the schedule for the school week for students/parents. (more…)
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
Through your generous donation of time and talent to our Market Day program, Mrs. Terry Mazzocca, who is the chairperson, has been able to assemble a roster of reliable volunteers. (more…)
SKS is Recycling Pop Tabs…
as a fundraiser for the Kindergarten Class. Please ask family, friends, and neighbors to start saving them! They may be dropped off at the school office during normal business hours, or placed in the container in the church vestibule. Thank you!
SKS Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Dear Families of St. Kieran School and Parish,
Our annual Mardi Gras fundraise! is just around the corner! It will he held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the school gym. (more…)
The Halls are Alive with The Sound of Music
Dear Parishioners,
Great news from SKS! The halls are alive with The Sound of Music! Through the extraordinary participation of SKS parents & parish families in Carson’s Shopping Days and with the donation from (more…)
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
“Here I am, Lord ….” How many of us have uttered those words out loud? Or in our hearts? Look around at those who have: at the obvious — priests, deacons, religious; and at the not-so-obvious — greeters, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of Care, ushers, altar servers, cantors, choir members. Remember how beautiful the church looked during the Christmas Season? That was the result of Arts & Environment Committee members who said, “Here I am, Lord….” Is God calling you as he called Samuel? Are you ready to say, “Here I am, Lord?” If you are, call the Rectory office or the Religious Education office. We will be happy to answer your questions and point you in the right direction!
Teri Klopp
From the School…
Dear Parishioners,
The following is a letter to SKS for the donation of computer equipment to Hopkins Park. As we move into a new year, it is important to remember our responsibilities to help (more…)
From the Religious Education Office…
Dear Friends,
Just a couple of reminders for this week. There is a mandatory meeting this Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. (more…)
From the School…
Dear Parishioners,
Preparation for Catholic Schools Week is upon us. It is such a critical time for Catholic schools to market themselves, display their product and recruit students. In these difficult economic times it is even a more daunting challenge. So, shout it from the rooftops: SKS is open for business. (more…)
From the Religious Ed Office…
Dear Friends,
I will continue with Advent reflections of Mother Teresa from the booklet entitled, “With Humble Hearts”, published by Creative Communications for the Parish
“One evening a gentleman came to our house and told me, ‘There is a Hindu family with eight children and they have not eaten for a long time. Do something for them.’ I took some rice, and I went straightaway. (more…)
We need your Box Tops & Campbell’s Labels
Please remember…St. Kieran School is still collecting Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels. You can drop off your labels in the back of Church or send them in to school or RE with your children. We have been very fortunate over the years to be able to purchase TI83 graphing calculators for our Math Department and numerous pieces of software for our Technology Department. Thank you for your ongoing support of this fundraiser!
