Varsity, JV Volleyball Seasons End in Playoffs

Tuesday was a difficult day for the St. Joseph School volleyball teams.


Late in the afternoon, the varsity girls were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs at Hale Park, playing well but losing a close contest to St. Nicholas of Tolentine.


Early in the evening, the junior varsity girls were eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs at Wentworth Park, losing to the Kinzie School team.

Both the varsity and junior varsity Knights played strong and skillfully this season, impressing all who saw them and representing St. Joe's very well.

Hold your heads high, girls. You did us proud...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner!

The 29th Annual St. Joseph Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner is set for 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3 in the school's Centennial Hall, 5641 South 73rd Avenue, Summit.

Admission at the door is $10.

Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at $8 each through the school (708-458-2927) or the rectory (708-458-0501).

While all are encouraged to eat at the event and enjoy the fellowship of family, friends, neighbors and all friends of the parish and school, take outs will be available.

Additionally, the men of the St. Joseph Parish Holy Name Society will hold a "super raffle" at the event. Tickets, $5 each, are available through the school and rectory, and will be sold at the event. Prizes include a high-definition TV, a Kindle Fire, a TV/DVD combo, a digital camera, an automatic coffee maker and more.

All proceeds will benefit St. Joseph School.

Whether you're Irish or simply Irish for a day, this event is a great opportunity to "wear the green" and have fun with family, friends and neighbors. We encourage all our parishioners, as well as everyone from the Southwest Side and southwest suburbs, to join us for some great food and fellowship.

Please join us, won't you?

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Bring Your Family and Friends to the Salad Luncheon!

By Tim Hadac, SJS Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Tired of Winter? Looking for an early start to Spring?

Join the St. Joseph Ladies of the Rosary for a fun and refreshing salad luncheon on Sunday, March 11th in Centennial Hall!

Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the luncheon starts at one o'clock.

There will be dozens of absolutely delicious salads and desserts, all homemade by our parish's best cook and bakers!

This is a great time to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of delicious food and friendly conversation. Please bring your family, friends and neighbors. All St. Joseph School alumni, alumni moms and dads, and all friends of our school and parish are warmly welcome to attend!

Luncheon tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance in the narthex after weekend Masses or by calling Jo Zdebski at (773) 586-8147.

The Ladies of the Rosary have always been a generous and reliable friend of St. Joseph School---so please buy your tickets soon!

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Great News About One of Our Graduates

By Lawrence Manetti, St. Joseph School Principal

I always enjoy sharing good news about the achievements of St. Joseph School alumni.

Today I offer congratulations to Megan Heurich (class of 2011) on her profile of Mary Ann Minick, which was recently published online by TribLocal. It was also featured on the front page of the Southwest News-Herald.

As reported in the story, "Minick is the founder of the All Pets Wellness Foundation, which provides funds to care for sick and injured pets to owners who cannot afford it."

Megan is a freshman and honors student at Mount Assisi Academy in Lemont.

Her story is both well-reported and well-written---a compelling account of a person working to make the world a better place for everyone.

Congratulations, Megan!

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Knights Battle St. Turibius in Varsity Hoops

In boys varsity basketball action on Monday night at Hale Park, the Knights jumped out to an 8-4 halftime lead over the St. Turibius Trojans, but then lost a heart breaker of a game, 19-17, as Turibius scored the final bucket with less than two seconds on the clock.

Here are a few video highlights from tonight's action:

 

In earlier action on Monday at Hale, the Sutherland Bulldogs sprinted to a 33-15 victory over the Queen of the Universe Cobras. Bridgeport Catholic Academy defeated Hale, 23-19.

The Knights' next game at Hale is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, when they will square off against the St. Albert the Great Sabres. Tip off is 11:30 a.m.   

Please come out and cheer on the Knights!

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Casino Nights a Success!

The dice were rolling, the wheel was spinning, the dealers were dealing, and the joint was jumping---as Centennial Hall was transformed into a casino for two nights, all to benefit St. Joseph School.

 

Featuring such popular games of chance as blackjack, poker, craps and roulette, the Casino Nights fundraiser drew people from all across the Southwest Side and southwest suburbs. A Texas Hold 'em tournament on Saturday night added to the excitement.

While final totals are not in, the event appears to be a success by multiple measures.

And many thanks to all the volunteers who gave of themselves---again---to raise needed revenue for our school. You are the brains, the brawn, the backbone and muscle of St. Joseph School!

 

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Third/Fourth Graders Beat St. Richard in Soccer

If the headline of this blog post looks familiar, it is!

It is nearly identical to the headline from a week ago, when the third/fourth grade Knights beat the St. Richard Rockets (black squad), 6-1.

Well earlier today, the Knights (blue jerseys) did it again, this time defeating St. Richard's white squad, 7-1.

Despite facing a team that was slightly taller and larger, the Knights again showed that there is no substitute for speed, skill and determination.

In fact, the game was nearly a shutout until the Rockets scored their lone goal with just 1:18 remaining in the contest.

The Knights' next game is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 12, when they will face the blue squad from St. Bede the Venerable.

Games are played indoors at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish Center, 4626 West 63rd Street.

Come on out and cheer on the Knights. See you there?

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Mark Your Calendar! Spring Swing on Saturday, March 31st!

Make plans now to attend St. Joseph School's annual Spring Swing, set for the evening of Saturday, March 31 at European Chalet, 5445 South Harlem Avenue.

Great food, music and dancing, an auction with many interesting and outstanding prizes; plus a grand raffle with an $8,000 jackpot!

Spring Swing is a great opportunity for all friends of the school, including all alumni and alumni moms and dads, to get together, share a few laughs and warm memories of years gone by, and toast the success of today's St. Joseph School.

Details coming soon right here on the SJS Blog.

Get Ready for Fun! Casino Nights This Friday and Saturday!

Everyone who enjoys the excitement of a casino is invited to Casino Nights, a fundraiser set for 6:00 p.m. to midnight Friday, February 10 and February 11 at St. Joseph School’s Centennial Hall, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit.

Casino Nights will feature such popular games of chance as blackjack, poker, craps and roulette.

 

Early birds will be admitted free from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. each night, with an admission charge of $5 per person for all those arriving after 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free at all times to people carrying a copy of this blog post or a “Casino Nights” postcard mailed to them from St. Joseph School.

No one under age 18 will be admitted to the hall, and photo IDs may be required for admission.

Dinner entree items will be served and sold by members of the school’s Parent Club. Beverages including soft drinks, wine, beer, mixed drinks and more will be available. Free, off-street parking is available.

Additionally, a Texas Hold 'em tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Players may buy in for $100, which includes food and drink. Tournament check-in starts at 6:00 p.m.

For more information on Casino Nights, call 708-670-6727.

All proceeds from Casino Nights will benefit St. Joseph School, which has provided a Catholic elementary education for boys and girls in Summit, Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, Bedford Park, Justice and other communities for nearly a century.

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Third/Fourth Graders Defeat St. Richard in Soccer

In third/fourth grade soccer action today, the Knights (yellow jerseys) set the tone early, scoring a goal in the first minute of play and jumping out to a 3-0 halftime lead over the St. Richard Rockets (black squad).

The Knights' impressive play was marked by speed and agressiveness.

They maintained their intensity in the second half and rolled to a 6-1 victory over the Rockets.

The Knights' next game is set for 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, when they will face the St. Richard white squad.

Games are played indoors at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish Center, 4626 West 63rd Street.

 Come on out and cheer on our boys and girls. See you there?

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