Santa Brunch

Come and join us on Dec 6th after 10:30 mass for the St. Joan of Arc Santa brunch. There will be breakfast, crafts, caroling, and pictures with Santa. Be sure to bring your camera! If you would like to donate a drink or dish please bring it to the school Sunday after 8am.

See you there!

Meal Makers Needed!!

We are in need of some meals to be made for several families. If you are able to prepare a meal please contact Karen Beaupre at karenbeaupre@sbcglobal.net.


Thank you,
Lesley Bartone

Mary's Circle Chic Flick Movie Night

We will meet to attend mass together at 5:30PM, then come to Doyle hall to enjoy movie night and fun with your friends at 6:30PM. Please bring a drink of your choice plus an appetizer, snack, dessert to share. The gym will be open before mass so you may drop off your food before mass if you like.

As a service opportunity to go along with this event, I have been informed that SJOA's Refugee Resettlement project is in dire need of WINTER clothing. Please bring something for either a child or a small adult that is suitable for winter wear. Thank you in advance for your donation.

Hope to see you there!

Kathi Wentworth

Lesley Bartone

$340 cash + Baby Goods! Thank you SJOA!

Bowling for Babies raised $340 cash along with some other baby goods (diapers, clothes, etc). The St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services people were very grateful! I think it was a success:)

Thank you to Gretta and Lauren for their hard work for this event. I saw a lot of new faces that I hope to see involved in Mary's Circle again soon. It was great to combine some of our SJOA groups together for a common goal.

Thanks to everyone who donated and came out for a great time of bowling!

Lesley Bartone

October Social!

St. Joan of Arc Mary’s Circle & Men’s Club is hosting an October Social on Friday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Pachciarz fire pit at 4353 N. Park Avenue, weather permitting. Enjoy a night out among grown ups, meet new friends, and catch up with old pals. Please bring a lawn chair, and an appetizer & beverage to share.

More Ways To Help!

I just want to be sure that all of you who have asked how you can help the Kirks are aware of this fabulous website.
At www.whatfriendsdo.com you can join together with the rest of the SJA family and the larger community to connect with Carrie and continue to show your support. Through this website, you can join the Kirk Family Team, sign the guest book with messages of sympathy and comfort, follow the blog, and monitor the help schedule to find ways to support them.
Thanks again for all the love, prayers and sympathy you have shown to Carrie, William, and George. Lizabeth

Thank You!

Dear Mary's Circle Friends,The service yesterday for Charley Kirk was a lovely reflection of and tribute to Charley. Carrie was so grateful that she didn't have to arrange the food at the reception; it was simply a gift waiting for her after the funeral, an expression of love from her SJA family. Thanks to all of you who contributed a dessert, and to those of you who have volunteered to bring her a meal.Please keep Carrie, William, George, and of course, Charley, in your prayers, and please visit www.whatfriendsdo.com to connect with Carrie and continue to show your support. Through this is website, you can join the Kirk Family Team, sign the guest book with messages of sympathy and comfort, follow the blog, and monitor the help schedule to find ways to support them.Again, Carrie wants to express her deepest gratitude for your help with her husband's celebration of life. Thank you so much.

Support for the Kirk Family

Dear Mary's Circle,
Charley Kirk's funeral service will be held at North United Methodist Church this Thursday the 17th at 3 p.m. (38th and Meridian Streets). A celebration of life will follow at the Kirks' home, 4460 N. Park Avenue, from 4 to 6 p.m.
If you would like to bring a dessert for the party, it would be a lovely way to show your support for Carrie and the boys, as well as a chance to celebrate what a sweet man Charley was.
Please e-mail Lesley Bartone at mailto:lesley_bartone@att.net if you think you can bring a plate. You can drop these off at school on Thursday anytime before 1 pm, or you can just bring them by the house at 4.
God bless, and thanks for the continued outpouring of prayers, sympathy and compassion for Carrie, William and George.

Upcoming Events!

September 26th : Lauren and Gretta Bowling For Babies
October: Jaime P Fire Pit Gathering
November: Kathi Wentworth Movie Night
December: Calea Driscoll Christmas Party
January: Karen Roberson Baby Blankets
February: Nina Mutone Social
March: Casey Mangan Social
April: Erin Surinak Easter Egg Hunt
May: Lesley Bartone BBQ
June: Holly Flynn Social

Bowling For Babies Sept. 26th 3pm

Bowling for Babies
A fundraiser for St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services

· Saturday, September 26 @ 3PM
· Woodland Bowl (96th St. and Keystone Avenue)
· $4.05 per game/$3.00 for shoes

Donations Will Also Be Collected:
· Monetary Donation
· Maternity Clothes (new or gently used)
· Journals
· Diapers
· Baby/Toddler Clothes (new or gently used)
· Infant/Toddler Books
· Other baby supplies

RCIA Snacks

Hey Ladies-I hope you are all enjoying the summer. At the end of August RCIAwill begin meeting Thursday nights. As part of providing a warm,welcoming environment, we provide snacks for each session. It is myhope that the Mary's Circle ladies will be able to assist in theseefforts by committing to provide snacks for the sessions during thefirst half of RCIA. If any of you would be willing to provide thesnack any Thursday (or multiple Thursdays) in September, October,November, or December please contact me and I would be more than happyto arrange the details.Thanks for your help in making RCIA a great experience for participants.Thanks again,Gretta Striteskygstrites@iupui.edu763-381-9077

Help for Ms.Carolyn's Family!

Ladies:

Carolyn Holder’s family suffered a terrible tragedy yesterday. Her sister’s apartment caught on fire and her 5 year old niece died. The family has lost everything. As most of you know, Carolyn has run the NYO program at St Joan of Arc for many years and has lovingly cared for many of our children. What ever the St. Joan of Arc community can do to help this family would be greatly appreciated.

Please consider financial donations to help cover the funeral expenses and donations of clothing for the family. They need clothes for Carolyn’s sister, 17 year old niece and her 4 month old daughter. Women’s clothing size 18 and 14, and infant clothing size 3 - 6 months would be very helpful. Later they will need household items.

Please contact Kelly Mosley at 283-9191 or 557-8051 if you would like to donate anything. Also, please keep Carolyn’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you,


Margaret Graves
926-1262
652-3774

Lesley Bartone at: lesley_bartone@att.net
Denetria Kent at:denetriakent@yahoo.com

Thank You

Lesley Bartone

Child dies in Lawrence Township fire

Chris Proffitt/Eyewitness News
Lawrence - Family members are mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl after fire tore through their house. But they're also praising neighbors after the dramatic rescue of a four-month-old child who was sleeping in the same home.
The fire broke out around midnight at the Cottages of Fall Creek near 56th Street just west of I-465.
The girl awoke just after midnight in her family's apartment to warn her sleeping mother of the fire. Within a matter of minutes, she was found dead by firefighters after hiding in a bathtub.
Four others in the apartment managed to escape.
"I'm so full of pain for her. It's one thing to lose your apartment - but to lose a child, there's just no words," said Regina Hollingsworth, neighbor.
The child's mother suffered second-degree burns from a fire that investigators believe was electrical and near a computer. Firefighters say an initial search for the child was hampered by the cluttered apartment.
The woman's 16-year-old daughter and her four-month-old baby were also in the apartment. Neighbors say the teenage girl, desperate and trapped upstairs, threw the baby out the window to a neighbor waiting below. Suffering burns to her arms and back, she then jumped to safety.
"Can you imagine that mother's fear to throw that four-month-old baby down the window to some people down below. I think they did catch her, certainly broke that child's fall. And then she jumped herself. Those actions certainly saved her own life and that infant's," said Lawrence Township Deputy Fire Chief Dick Groves.
The girl and her baby also suffered smoke inhalation in a tragedy that one neighbor said could have been prevented.
Fire investigators are still trying to determine whether the apartment had a working smoke detector.

http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=10800496&nav=menu188_2

Doug Hunter's Reception

As you may know Doug Hunter , the young man who helps Fr. Roberts on the altar is entering the seminary this fall. We are having a reception for him after 10:30 mass on August 9, 2009 . We will need egg casseroles , potatoes, fruit , coffee cakes, vegetable trays, other sweet treats.


E-mail me what you are able to bring please!
j-orth 8473@sbcglobal.net or call me 283-8473

Thank you , Janet Orth

Mary Circle Facilitator's!

Ladies,

Hope you are all enjoying your summer! I am in search of a few volunteers to host Mary's Circle Events. I have a few slots filled for Sept. and October. I would love for someone to host a baby blanket day and also the annual cookie exchange. If you have any other ideas or suggestions feel free to let me know at anytime.

Thanks
Lesley Bartone

Meals Needed!

Good Morning! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. Our Pastoral Council President, Connie Gigax, recently had a knee replacement. She and her friend Penny Handshaw (also a parishioner) are also caring for her 97 year old mother who is just about housebound. If anyone can help bring a few meals over the next few weeks it would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, Karen Roberson

"One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anyone."

Vernell Hart is a St. Joan of Arc parishoner who would give anything to be a part of Mary's Circle. However, she has no computer, so she would never receive one of the e-mails or be able to check the blog. And she cannot leave the confines of her bed, so she could never make it to one of our gatherings. As such, she needs us, and she needs us to come to her.
You may have heard Joe Foster speak at mass last year around this time, describing Vernell, her recent conversion to Catholicism, her struggles with polio, and her amazing spirit. She lives just east of College, on 42nd Street... so close to all of us, but unable to fully participate in and enjoy our community.
My kids and I began visiting Vernell last year, and those visits have been such a gift and blessing for us, just as seeing the kids' antics and having a friend to talk to have comforted her.
I know it would be awkward to enter a stranger's house and introduce yourself, so I'm organizing a weekly visiting schedule -- an ongoing Mary's Circle field trip -- to see Vernell. I'm asking you to search your heart and clear your schedule, and join me even once in going and sitting with her. We will only stay 30 minutes. Those of you who know me will feel assured that there will be no lull in the conversation. We'll just talk, maybe read a little inspirational something, and you can tell her about your life and share hers. It doesn't matter what you say, only that you go. If it's a morning trip, some of my kids will be with me, so feel free to bring yours. My kids talk about her almost every day and love going to see her. (She has a candy bowl, so that helps... but they're really in it for all the praise and adoration she sends in their direction. She's also a captive audience, so they perform all their songs and tricks for her.)
The visits will be on Wednesdays, alternating between a morning and an evening trip, so I hope one of the dates/times will work for you. Please contact me at lbradshaw37@yahoo.com and let me know when you'd like to visit her, as well as giving me your phone number so I can call to remind you and we can arrange the details. If you're on the fence or just want to learn more (or miss me and would like to chat), feel free to call me at 926-1637.
10 AM visits - All Wednesdays: June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, September 9, September 23, October 7, October 21
8 PM visits - All Wednesdays: June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 16, September 30, October 14, October 28
Mother Theresa said that "One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anyone." In Vernell's case, her polio is a terrible cross to bear, but her loneliness makes it even harder. She doesn't need Mother Theresa to come sit with her... she only needs you.

Let's Finish The School Grounds!

If you are able to help finish up the gardening and pavers, please meet us at SJOA school on:

Tuesday, June 16th
6-9PM
Refreshments served and children watched
Set sign, and pavers, do some planting etc.

Thanks!
Mary Pat

Morty's Comedy Club!

Fund Raiser 2009 ~ 2010

Can you believe that school will begin again in approximately 91 days! Although it seems like a lifetime away, it will be here before we know it.
After reviewing the surveys submitted to the FSF, we've decided to do away with the cookie dough fund raiser, etc.. and have one “GREAT” fund raiser for the year!
The FSF along with Morty's Comedy Club will host one fun filled evening full of laughs and entertainment. While having fun, you will know that all your efforts for fund raising will be over in ONE night! Tell your spouse, significant other, your friends, neighbors, family, in-laws, church members, etc... If we sell 200 tickets by June 5th, Morty's Comedy Club will be exclusively St. Joan of Arc's for the night! See all the details below.......

What: Morty's Comedy Club Hosted by St. Joan of Arc's FSF
When: June 19th, 2009 ~ 8:00pm (Doors Open at 7pm)
Where: 3625 East 96th St. (Next to Eddie Merlot's) (317) 848-5500
Why: '09 ~ '10 Fund Raiser for FSF - ½ ticket price is donation to SJOA
Included: Admission, 2 Drinks, tax, gratuity, Donation
Cost: $35.00 per person

How do I pay????
Checks & Cash will be accepted in the school office with Eileen
(Please “memo” FSF/Morty's on all checks)
Pay by phone ~ Credit Cards to Morty's 317-848-5500 – Mention FSF
Pay online @ www.MortysComedy.com ($2.50 fee)
Put checks or cash in envelope in collection plates at Mass (Please “memo” FSF/Morty's on all checks and envelopes)

*Adults Only (Must be at least 18 Years Old)
*Appetizers & Dinner may be purchased during the show
*Seating is limited...Make your Reservations now
*Seating in table format (5 – 18 people per table)
*Great Father's Day gift, etc....
*ONE & ONLY FSF FUND RAISER FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!!!!
*FSF funds – Teacher Supplies, 8th grade scholarship & graduation, Middle School Leadership training, etc., etc., etc....

Events Through July

May 30st Flip Flops, Food, and Fun, Sally Nancrede and Molly Seidel
June 7th Rite of Welcome Doyle Hall 11:30 Janet Orth
July 28th Book Club Renee Cacchillo

MKNA Home Tour Docents Needed

MKNA Home Tour Docents Needed - Sat 6/20 & Sun 6/21 ... Shifts 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 2:15 to 5:00 p.m. I have the home at 4144 Central which needs 10 per shift! There are 6 other homes on the tour needed volunteers as well. All the docents get to view the other homes free of charge as a "thank you" for volunteering. Would love SJA to be well represented!

Email :indymollys@aol.com if you are able to contribute some time!

Flip Flops, Food, and Fun!

Molly Seidel and Sally Nancrede would love for everyone to join them Sat 5/30 after 5:30 Mass for a summer kick off pitch in at 4164 Washington Boulevard ! Please bring an appetizer, main course, dessert, wine, or beer to share. Let the Mary's Circle Ladies get ready for Summer Fun!
Bring your husband or significant other to join the fun!

We will be collecting for new playground toys! Monetary donations, a new ball, hula hoops, jump ropes, or anything fun for kids of all ages would be great!


RSVP to lesley_bartone@att.net with a head count and the item you would like to bring!

New Babies!

We welcome two new beautiful babies to our parish family. Please let me know if you are able to prepare a meal and I will pass along the family's info. Erin and Todd Surinak are the proud parents of Eli, and Katie and Hector Mejia welcomed Ellie! Both families are doing well!

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks,
Karen Roberson

Contact information!
KAREN BEAUPRE <karenbeaupre@sbcglobal.net>

Littlest 500

What: The Littlest 500
Come and learn more about the St. Joan of Arc Preschool
When: 10am to noon, May 9th (rain or shine)
Where: The St. Joan of Arc School parking lot.
Rain location is the gym.
(If we are in the gym, please
leave your ride at home).
Who: Kids ages 1-5
(and their families)
What to bring:
Bike, Big Wheel, Trike, Scooter, Wagon,
Stroller, Roller Skates or Cozy Coupe
Questions can be directed to:
Katy at kemc13@yahoo.com www.sjoa.org

VBS meeting on April 22, 2009 at 6:30 PM

VBS meeting on April 22, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the rectory. We are teaming up with St. Pius X parish for a one day VBS to be held on Saturday, June6 at Doyle Hall. If you are interested but unable to attend the meeting, please contact Mary Anne Schaefer at 283-5508 or Denise Safford at 255-2873 or dsafford@indygov.org. Thank you!!

Cookie Exchange! YUM !

Please join us on April 26th at 4327 Broadway at 7pm for a spring time cookie exchange! Bake your favorite cookie and trade for another. Bring a chair to enjoy the weather outside around the fire pit ! If you would like to bring a snack or drink to share that would be fine, but not necessary!

Hope to see you there!
Lesley Bartone

Babies Galore!

We had a great time at babies and bagels today. What a turnout! I am amazed at the number of new babies in the past month. Among us were 3 newborns, several toddlers, grandparents, and mothers. We are quite a sight when we all get together. It's great to know our community is growing and we still have time to get together and play. Thanks again to Melinda for getting us out of the house and feeding us. This is a wonderful group for fun, support, and a little out of the house time.

NCC FREE TREE DAY, APRIL 25, 2009

Nora-Northside Community Council, Inc. (NCC) again celebrates Arbor Day by purchasing and giving four hundred native to Indiana American cranberry trees to the public. The free trees will be available Saturday (April 25) from 9 a.m. until noon, but only as long as the supply lasts. The distribution site is at 9245 North Meridian St.This is the twentieth year for NCC's tree event; and at the completion of this year's event, a total of almost 9500 free trees will have been given to the public through those years. Those who pay 2009 NCC membership dues on tree day will receive an extra gift.The American cranberry tree is actually a very large shrub which matures at 8 to 12 feet and provides three seasons of interest. White flower clusters bloom in late spring. Dark green leaves turn wine-red in fall, and the plant's clusters of red berries, which ripen in September, provide edible fruit for birds and wildlife. (Early Americans stewed the berries with sugar into a cranberry -sauce as a source of Vitamin C.) The plant is useful as a hedge, back-ground or border plant and will grow in partial shade.Each plant will have been hand-wrapped by NCC Board members in wet newsprint and placed in a plastic bag to help it survive until planted. (Roots must be kept damp until planting.) Instructions for planting will be included with the tree.

April Events!

April 17th Babies and Bagels 10:00 Melinda Rivieli
Moms, dads, grandparents please join us with your baby/toddler for a playdate in the lower level of the school!

April 26th Cookie Exchange 7pm
Bring a batch of your favorite cookies and trade for another! We will meet at 4327 Broadway street at Lesley Bartone's House. We will sit around the fire pit, so dress accordingly!

April 28th Book Club Renee Cacchillo

Lilly Day of Service is Wednesday, May 20th from 8 to 5 p.m.

Lilly Day of Service is Wednesday, May 20th from 8 to 5 p.m. This is a volunteer service day focused on school beautification. We also specifically need volunteers for installing brick pavers outside the school entrance. Please join us for this great opportunity!

In addition, we need 5 or 6 people (preferably someone who helped install the other benches) to pick up quick-crete and install 7 playground benches and one sign and the pole for the Totem pole pieces on Saturday, May 16th from 8-12.

Questions? Please contact Jamie Pachciarz at jpachciarz@sbcglobal.net.

The World's Smallest Art Gallery!

St. Joan of Arc School will be featured at The World’s Smallest Art Gallery, which has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records and has received a lot of publicity. We need your help with this fantastic opportunity, so here are the details:

The World’s Smallest Art Gallery
40 W. Main Street
Carmel

Between Monday, May 25th – Sun, June 7th

Here are the time slots that need filled…

Set up and hanging art work- Monday, May 25th
Friday, May 29th (2-5) manning the gallery
Sat, May 30th (12-5)
Sun, May 31st (12-5)

Monday, June 1- Friday, June 5
Any time slot that works for you on any day.

Saturday, June 6th (12-5)
Sunday, June 7th (12-5) – Suzi Abell will work- BIG RECEPTION ALL INVITED, TEAR DOWN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING.

VBS 2nd Meeting!

We are in need of volunteers to help with VBS! It will be held on June the 6th this year. There is a need for teachers, caregivers, craft makers, and snack makers. All skills will be utilized. If you are able to give one day of your time we would love to have you as part of our program. There is a meeting on April 22nd at 6:30pm in the rectory to discuss the fun! Please come if you are able to!Please contact Mary Ann Schaefer for more information or questions!maschaefer@sjoa.org

Lilly Day Of Service Volunteers!

Hi Ladies,
I am in need of a little help if possible. I need to recruit some volunteers for the Lilly day of Service to install the benches for the play ground and to work on the brick pavers and totem poles, I am hoping these could be people who helped with the playground so they would know what to do. Could you help me solicit these people?

Also, good news, we will be having a special art exhibit at the “World’s Smallest Art Gallery” in Carmel the last week of May and the first week of June. This place is in the Guinness book of world records and gets a lot of publicity. The problem is that we have to man the gallery ourselves. I need to get some volunteers for a couple of times any thoughts?
Thanks,

Suzi Lyons Abell
Director of Curriculum/Art Educator
St. Joan of Arc School
500 E. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-283-1518
sabell@sjoa.org

Meals!

I realize that there are a lot of requests for donations coming through currently and hope everyone has had a chance to fill a need this month, but I wanted to remind everyone that we have a couple people who could still use a little help if there are any more cooks out there. Laura Dill recently had surgery and will be off her feet for a bit, and the O'Conner's had a baby girl. Anything will be helpful to either family. Karen is out of town for the week, so if you have a donation please e mail me to let me know and to gather information for delivery.

Thank You,
Lesley Bartone
lesley_bartone@att.net

Appetizers and Desserts!

Please provide an appetizer or dessert for the Easter Vigil reception. If you are able to help, please contact David Mangan at 536-5174 or dmangan@gmail.com. Please drop off your food items in Doyle Hall between 11 a.m. and noon or Holy Saturday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thank You!

Monsignor Busald Volunteer Service Award

Hey everyone - Just wanted to let you know that I received word that SJA's Paula Hartzer was selected by CYO to receive its prestigious Monsignor Busald volunteer service award this year. This is to honor Paula's many years of service to the youth and athletic programs at SJA. It's also a neat thing for SJA when one of our own is recognized for their contributions to the youth of our parish and school. I'm sure that many of you know Paula, but for those that don't, I can tell you that she was a tireless and dedicated supporter of the youth and athletic activities at SJA. Her award is very much deserved!

If you get the opportunity, please take a moment to congratulate Paula on this accomplishment. The actual presentation ceremony is Wednesday, May 6th at 7pm at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. We would appreciate any of you who are able to attend the event. It's a worthwhile and cool program to attend!

New Baby!

Please meet Vivian Grace O'Conner! If you would like to bring a meal to the O'Conner family please contact karenbeaupre@sbcglobal.net. Thanks!

Vacation Bible School Volunteers!

We are in need of volunteers to help with VBS! It will be held on June the 6th this year. There is a need for teachers, caregivers, craft makers, and snack makers. All skills will be utilized. If you are able to give one day of your time we would love to have you as part of our program. There is a meeting on April 6th at 6:30pm in the rectory to discuss the fun! Please come if you are able to!

Please contact Mary Ann Schaefer for more information or questions!
maschaefer@sjoa.org

Desserts and Appetizers

The "MOMS" group is hosting a dinner on April 28th for their group and is in need of desserts or appetizers. If anyone is willing to make anything please contact Jessica Recupito at jessicarecupito@gmail.com! Thanks for your continued support!

Babies and Bagels / Tots and Tea 3/20/09

Calling all moms!

Another successful gathering of moms and babies/toddlers. We had a great time talking and getting to know one another while our children enjoyed a play date in a great environment. Thanks again to Melinda for providing snacks! If you aren't on Melinda's mailing list and would like to be e mail her at Mariveli@aol.com . Hope to see you at the next babies and bagels get together!

Mini Monarchs-Pre School- Pre- K

Just an update!

Extended Day Programs to add to our already Awesome Childcare Enrichment! Sept-June 8am-315pm

Mini Monarchs is available for 6 week-3 year old children
Pre- school is available Full time begining next year for 3 -4 year olds
Pre k is available Full time as well for older 4's-5 year olds.

Please stop by the school to enroll for these programs!

Welcome Home Baby Blankets!

I cleaned the closet downstairs today and found that we have 25 beautiful baby blankets available. Just wanted to remind everyone to make sure you bring one with you when you make a meal for a new family. Also, I am working on putting some other welcome information into the bags, so if yours doesn't have any info and you have time, please stop by the school office and pick up information about our Mini Monarchs, and fabulous preschool-pre k program. All of the blankets are placed into gift bags. If you find one without a bag there are some more located in the rubbermaid under the shelf marked Mary's Circle Baby Blankets. Thanks Again.

Indianapolis Author (brother to our Art teacher!!)

Thought I would share news from the school! Suzi Abell's brother is a new author! Check out some of the links to learn about his book.

G. Jordan Lyons
Journey of an author
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The Philadelphia First Ward Horror
KLMedia would like to congratulate G. Jordan Lyons, who has officially completed the historical novel “The Philadelphia First Ward Horror”.
On behalf of Jordan and the KLMedia team, we would like to thank all of you who have joined our book group and supported Jordan on this exciting project. We are happy to announce a limited edition of the book is available for purchase today. Orders received by March 18 for these limited edition copies receive FREE SHIPPING and will be autographed by the author and a descendant of Christopher Deering.
To secure your copy today, simply select the tab at the top right corner of this webpage titled, “Buy The Book”, and process your order. Thank you in advance for purchasing a limited edition copy, we hope you enjoy.
March 11, 2009 Posted by gjlyons First Ward Horror 2 Comments
A Family Connection
The true story of an Irish family, new to America and prosperous, all killed for the greed of one man. The largest mass homicide in Philadelphia’s history, 1866, and told like never before. This fictional novel brings not only historical information to life, but also the memory of a family that should never be forgotten. An entire city shaken to its foundations, shocked, dismayed, and forever changed by one horrible deed.
*Here author G. Jordan Lyons, is pictured with Mrs. Deering.
February 28, 2009 Posted by gjlyons First Ward Horror No Comments
Background on the book…
Based on true events, the novel follows the story of the largest mass homicide in Philadelphia’s city history. The Deerings, prosperous farmers in the southern section of Philadelphia, also known as Philadelphia’s first ward, are subject to the changing America of 1866.
With the Civil War over at last, and the nation getting back to its feet, the Irish immigrants are one family of few that have escaped the bloody war unscathed. Yet they are met by an unseen enemy, indeed a person thought to be a friend, thought to be family. This loving family would become a part of American History, of Irish history, and most of all Philadelphia history as the tragedy of their story would shake their city and their nation to its very foundations, so shocking, so sudden, after the worst time in America’s great history. 8 members of the Deering family, all murdered on one horrific day, by one man, for reasons unknown. One survivor of this tragedy, William Deering, from 1866, has now today over 80 immediate family members alone, who still live in and about the city. This book based on true events gives insight into the mind of a murderer, but more importantly, into the lives of an American family that should never be forgotten. Follow along as the Deerings live in a time of unknown and untold adventures, that leads to a dramatic, untimely ending. The Philadelphia First Ward Horror, written by G. Jordan Lyons, current student of the University of Indianapolis, is due to be published and for sale to the public by the spring of this year. Be sure to support Indianapolis’ own young new author as this piece of historical fiction is the first of many novels to come.

www.gjlyons.wordpress.com

Date Change!

Just a note! I have changed the date of our next gathering! We will get together on Friday March 20th at Hubbard and Cravens on 49th at 6pm instead of March 29th. We have a list of 173 people in Mary's Circle currently so, I hope you are able to attend and possibly meet some new people.

Meals Needed

Good morning ladies! Two women from our parish recently had surgery. Please let me know if you can lend them a hand a prepare a meal.

Many thanks,
Karen Roberson

Please E mail Karen at karenbeaupre@sbcglobal.net

Upcoming Events!

April 28th Book Club Renee Cacchillo
May 8th Babies and Bagels 10:00 Melinda Rivieli
May 30st Flip Flops, Food, and Fun, Sally Nancrede and Molly Seidel June 7th Rite of Welcome Doyle Hall 11:30 Janet Orth
July 28th Book Club Renee Cacchillo

Mary's Circle Contacts!

Lesley Bartone Co-Chair 931-0710 lesley_bartone@att.net

Erin Surinak Co-Chair 931-3209 esurinak@sbcglobal.net

Janet Orth Social Committee 283-8473 j-orth8473@sbcglobal.net

Renee Cacchillo Book Club 569-1464 RCACCHILLO@indy.rr.com

Melinda Rivelli Babies and Bagels 251-7653 Mariveli@aol.com

Karen Roberson Meals 253-0239 karenbeaupre@sbcglobal.net

Casey Mangan Bible Study 536-5174 caseymangan@yahoo.com

Jamie Pachciarz All Around 283-2399 jpachciarz@sbcglobal.net

Baby Blankets

6 Ladies +2 bottles of wine+Cookies+Chips and Dip= 12 blankets and a great time.

OktoberFest

We had fun. Got to know one another. Ate great food, and shared why we love St Joan Of Arc!

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