Saturday, March 28, 2009

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!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

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

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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!

Friday, March 20, 2009

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!





Thursday, March 19, 2009

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.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

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
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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

Sunday, March 15, 2009

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.

Friday, March 13, 2009

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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.

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

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