Several weeks ago, I read a prayer that called on readers to share with others how they experience God’s goodness. This is a practice that many of us probably do intuitively in the context of our own prayer life—"How did God reveal Himself to me today?" In the commotion of our daily life, it isn’t always easy to recognize how fleeting thoughts or brief exchanges with others might be God’s way of revealing His messages of love, faith and forgiveness. Since reading this prayer, I have found myself asking what messages God is revealing to me through the presence of certain individuals. In my reflections, it has occurred to me how blessed I’ve been in getting to know the instructional aides who work so hard to support our students and teachers at St. Pius. Although the ethic of care and concern they bring to their work often goes unheralded (I’m most guilty of this), each stands as the consummate example of the "unsung hero." In covering for teachers when they need to attend to a situation outside the classroom; working with students who need extra support; helping to coordinate aspects of our staff "pitch-ins" and gift exchanges; and even helping the principal to decorate his office, our aides have helped me to better understand how God’s gifts of love and support manifest themselves in the daily life of our school.

This week we celebrate the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. "Whatever town you enter, and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it, and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’" –Luke 10: 8-9

Sunday, November 12th
12:30 - 3:00 pm

*Brebeuf Jesuit High School

Sunday, November 5th
12:00 noon - 2:30 pm

Mass before at 11:00 am
for anyone who would like to attend.

*Cathedral High School

Thursday, November 16th
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Mass before at 5:00 pm
for anyone who would like to attend.

Dinner served in the cafeteria.

Have you checked to see if your Virtus training bulletins are up to date? Go to www.virtus.org and check today! Remember to remind your spouse, too! It may be a good idea to print out a copy of your training under the My Training tab to track your training dates.

It’s time again for the SPX Athletic Committee’s Wreath and Poinsettia Sale. This sale benefits all the SPX athletic teams. The proceeds help to keep fees low and pay for new uniforms and equipment. If every family just purchased ONE item, this sale would be a huge success! Watch for fliers and order forms to come home in the take-home envelope. If you have questions, please call Beth Sullivan - see phone number in parish directory. For all SPX athlete parents, please consider calling Beth to let her know how you can assist with this project.

October 22nd

at 7:00 pm

All 7th & 8th grade students are invited to learn about Cathedral High School at an informational meeting hosted by Cheryl & David Hood at their home.
If you have questions, call the Hood Family – see phone number & address in parish directory.

To register, go to www.Virtus.org.

Other dates and times at other locations are also available.

Since we will be on Fall Break on Thursday and Friday, October 26 & 27, we will not have a Scrip On-line order on Monday, October 23,
BUT we will have Scrip-to-go on Wednesday, October 25th before and after school.

On-line Scrip orders are due 10/16/06 at midnight. Please return your payment with the Take Home Envelope.

It’s about time to clean out the drawer and send in all your Boxtops for Education! Remember, you can find these labels worth 10 cents to SPX School on all sorts of food boxes from General Mills, Pillsbury, Totinos, Old El Paso, and Gold Medal. Cut them out and return them to the school office in an envelope or baggie. For more information and coupons, look on their website www.bostops4education.com.

While you’re at it, you can also turn in your Tyson A+ 123 labels AND your printer cartridges to recycle.
All these simple fundraisers benefit SPX School children!

Don’t forget to go to Marsh, Target, Meijer, and Office Depot to register your cards so SPX School can get credit for your purchases!

School picture orders are due by Tuesday, Oct. 24^th.

Picture retakes will be Nov. 1^st Mass.

Bring your proofs with you when you have your picture retaken.

Keller Basketball Camp is offering again this fall, starting mid October,
five Fast Break Basketball Shooting Schools to boys and girls presently in grades 1-8.
The all-instructional Shooting School Classes will be 60 minutes, one time a week for 5 weeks.

For more information, call 776-2255 or check www.billykellercamps.com.

The class of 2007 enjoyed a chilly but sunny day for their walk last Thursday October 12th. Father Jerry gathered the class for a blessing and the 5K walk began. What an awesome site to see and what wonderful memories were made.

After the walk they enjoyed refreshments and music from a sound system generously on loan from Bishop Chatard High School.Thank youall the parents who donated food, drinks and their time the day of the walk.A big thanks to our walk-a-thon sponsors and to Maggie Hoffman who designed this years shirt.

Stay tuned for more exciting events as the class of 2007 works their way to St. Louis.

We will hold our annual school mass honoring our nation’s veterans on Wednesday, November 8. The mass will begin at 8:30am to be followed by a reception in Ross Hall. All veterans are welcome to attend. We ask that any veteran who plans to attend the mass and reception to RSVP to Mrs. Cates or Mrs. Hoffmire (466-3361) by Friday, November 3. We also ask that any veteran who would like to be part of a slide presentation to submit their photographs to the school c/o Ms. Warrick.

Each semester, Mr. Caron and the PTO will host a Parent Night as a way to discuss strategies to help support student learning as well as provide parents an opportunity to engage in conversations about future initiatives at the school.

The first Parent Night, will offer a brief update on the first few months of school, followed by a presentation entitled "Easy Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension." It is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 pm in the church. Mr. Caron will present.

This year we are exploring new options for publishing our school yearbook.
Please join us at the PTO November 8th meeting at 9:30 a.m. for a brief presentation in the Church Meeting Rooms.

Dates to Remember