News from around the Parish and …the DioceseBattered Women and ChildrenAsk for Your Help!Megan Palombella, member of <strong>Corpus</strong><strong>Christi</strong>, Carol Stream and Ally Carhartof Naperville have undertaken a semesterlong project at Elmhurst Collegeas part of their majors in EarlyChildhood Development. They aredesigning a way to advocate for studentsand their families.Megan and Ally have chosen to collect items for a batteredwomen and children’ shelter. Please help them make a differencein our communities.The shelter needs any kind of craft supplies, gift cards,pillows, underwear, PJ’s, and slippers.Please see the donation box and poster in the narthex formore information. Questions?E-mail palombellam@net.elmhurst.eduCCW Game Night, And More!Ladies, mark your calendars!The evening of Friday, November 19th,at 7:00 p.m., CCW is hosting anotherfun and festive game night in MarianHall.Please bring your friends, as we celebratethe joy of our community ofwomen here at <strong>Corpus</strong> <strong>Christi</strong>. Games, refreshments, andprizes galore— all combine to make it a perfect “night out”for any woman of the parish.Upcoming—A Special Project for Everyone<strong>Corpus</strong> <strong>Christi</strong> Council of <strong>Catholic</strong> Women invites the parishto help at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg onThursday, February 3rd from 8pm-9:30pm.Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit <strong>Christi</strong>an organizationcommitted to feeding God’s starving children hungryin body and spirit. Their approach is simple: children andadults hand-pack meals formulated specially for starvingchildren, and then, the meals are shipped to nearly 70 countriesaround the world.There are 60 spots available for volunteers. This wouldmake a great service project, or a family evening together,all done in the spirit of helping others.<strong>Corpus</strong> <strong>Christi</strong> Council 10958The Knight completed our <strong>2010</strong> Intellectually DisabledDrive(Tootsie Rolls) and raised over $4000. All of thesemonies will be distributed to local groups helping IR citizens.Thanks for your donations!Upcoming EventsTuesday, November 9th, 7:00 p.m.- November Meeting inParish House basementSaturday, November 13th, 10:00 a.m.-leave from church,Hines VA–Lunch for the Vets in the Spinal Cord InjuryWardSaturday, November 20th, 6:00 p.m. –Spaghetti Dinner inMarian HallSunday, December 19th, 7:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.-PancakeBreakfast with Santa in Marian HallMembership in the Knights of Columbus is open to any<strong>Catholic</strong> man, 18 years or older, and in good standing in the<strong>Church</strong>. We are always looking for new members whowould like to help support their parish and community. Ifyou would like more information call or e-mail Kirby Williamsat 630-736-1006 or KirbyWilliams@att.net.If you are interested in participating, please contact MariaPanopoulos at 630-372-1938.JOLIET DIOCESAN MARCH FOR LIFETO WASHINGTON, DCThe Joliet Diocesan Life Office is leading it’s 3rd pilgrimage toWashington, DC, for young people, January 22–25, 2011, toMarch for Life.The trip includes two nights at the Holiday Inn in downtownWashington, DC, less than 1 mile from the site where theMarch ends. This year we will be offering a Bus Package andan Air Package. Please note there is limited seating on the AirPackage. The cost of those aged 15 – 20 is $300.00, for the BusPackage and $400.00 for the Air Package, including all transportation,lodging and all meals on Sunday and Monday. Thecost for those over the age 20 is $350.00, for the Bus packageand $450.00 for the Air package. All registration forms and fullpayment is due no later than November 12th. No financial assistancegiven to those taking the air package. Financial assistanceis available with the Bus Package, but applications aredue with registration, no later than <strong>October</strong> 29, <strong>2010</strong>.For information, phone the Life Office at (630) 718-2121 or logonto:www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/marchforlife2011.aspPlease join us for this wonderful experience!
Campaign Corner<strong>October</strong> 23 & 24, <strong>2010</strong>Thank you to those of you who have faithfully responded tosupporting the parish building project! If you have not yethad a chance to make a pledge, please consider doing sonow. We need your help to complete our campaign!Here is our progress toward our goal as of Tuesday, <strong>October</strong>19, <strong>2010</strong>:Total Amount Pledged: $1,085,370Total Amount Collected on Pledges: $ 761,521Amount Needed to Reach Goal: $ 372,129If you are unable to make a pledge at this time, or if youhave completed your pledge and would like to help further,please use the Capital Campaign envelopes in your envelopepackets.I ask for your prayers as we continue our journey and providefor the people of our parish.God bless,Fr. BobSt. Francis High SchoolOpen HouseProspective students, and their families, are invitedto experience St. Francis High School on Sunday,<strong>October</strong> 24th at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, November17th at 6:00 p.m..Tour the facilities, talk with students and meet theteachers, coaches and administrators. Find outwhat St. Francis can offer you.For more Open House information, call 630-668-5800 ext 1120 or visit online at www.sfhsnet.org.See table in narthex for sign-up sheets
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