St. Gregory the Great died today in the year 604.  He was pope from 590 to his death.  St. Gregory came from a wealthy Roman family.  Much of his correspondence and writings have survived, including sermons, the Commentary on Job, Rule for Pastors, and letters.

NCYC Meeting

August 18, 2010

Prayer

Discussion: Importance of attending Mass.

Students Participating:

10 Claflin

8 Ellinwood

5 Odin

4 sponsors

Update on what we have made so far:

CD:  $750

$50 Deposit:  $150

Please pay $50 by August 31^st

Subway Sales:  $560

B-ball Concessions:  $565

Total: $2,025

Access to:  $1275

Estimated Costs: 

$195 – Registration

$135 – Hotel

$250 – Bus

$580 – Total each

$200 – more to fly

Total for everyone:

27 x $580 = $15,660  approximately

Payments:

January 21, 2011:  $100/person = $2700 

June 10, 2011: $200/person = $5400

Aug. 26, 2011:  Final payment – approx. $7560

Leave November 16, 2011 at midnight and return November 20^th

 around noon.

Plan fundraisers:

September 12^th Breakfast in Claflin – egg casserole, dozen

muffins, orange juice, fruit

Signed up to bring casserole:

Brooklyn, Rachel D, Rachel S, Jenna, Hannah B, Kayla, Hannah M, Jenni, Carly, Sydney, Breanna, Bridget, Katie

Everybody help please!

Krispy Kremes  - start selling November 1st – 12^th and deliver on

 the 13^th – dozens of doughnuts – make $4 for every dozen you sell

Soup Supper in Odin –  John Paul & Alisha – January 12th

March 6^th - Breakfast in Ellinwood - check date

April 3^rd – 1:00 pm  - light meal  - sloppy joes Service Auction –

 students work for 3 hours

Butter Braids – Spring

We will be receiving a $500 donation from ICC Altar Society.  They said they will donate more at a future date if needed. 

Thank you ICC ladies!!!

Anyone who will be working with children in our parish cluster of Ellinwood, Claflin, and Odin are required to attend a Protecting God's Children Session.  There will be a session held Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 6-9pm at Holy Family School, 4200 Broadway, Great Bend.  For more information, please contact the Ellinwood parish office at 564-2534.

St. Joseph Parish High School PSR will have its first class on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Rectory.  Mr. Zack Vogel is the new DRE and will be assited by Mrs. Lori Thomas, Mrs. Kim Schartz, and Mrs. Angie Maddy.

Blessing of seed wheat will take place in all three parishes the weekend of September 11 & 12, 2010.  Please remember to put your name on your container of seed.