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School Honors

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Peacemakers: Living MLK’s Dream

Each year, classmates choose students in their classroom who live out Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of non-violence. We are very proud of all our 2014 Peacemakers. Here is a sample of what the children say about their peers when nominating them for this award:

The recipient of the award for the Early Childhood Education program was Ian, about whom his classmates said: “Ian is quick to say ‘sorry’ when he makes a mistake. He gives hugs and always tries to be nice.”

 

Fourth grader Isabelle’s classmates said that she is “respectful and treats everybody equally. She not only brings peace to her classmates but also to teachers.”

Honors for St. Pius V School Staff

This year at Noche Mexicana we will celebrate the successes of two of the schools greatest assets: our principal, Nancy Nasko, and our administrative assistant, Abby Torres. Both received major awards this year recognizing their contributions to SPV School.

Abby received the Distinguished Service Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools. Abby is one of the reasons everything runs so smoothly in the school office. She does her job with grace, calm, and a wonderful sense of humor.

At Noche Mexicana, Mrs. Nasko will also be honored for receiving the Distinguished Principal Award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals last fall. Congratulations to Nancy and Abby!

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St. Pius V School Fundraiser

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You are invited to join us on May 1, 2014, for the 8th annual St. Pius V School scholarship fundraiser, Noche Mexicana! We will return to the energizing atmosphere of Carnivale, 702 W Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60661, for our celebration and silent auction.

Proceeds will provide financial assistance for families unable to afford full tuition at St. Pius V school.

Choosing Catholic education can be difficult. Our parents make sacrifices to enroll their children in St. Pius V School. Without the scholarship funds that Noche Mexicana provides, our school would not be an option for many students. Your participation has a direct, positive impact on the lives of our students and their families.

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Sing and pray with Hermana Glenda

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Join us!

Jóvenes en Acción, the youth ministry program at St. Pius V Parish, proudly announces a Lenten concert with Hermana Glenda Hernández, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at St. Pius V Church, 1901 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.

The internationally popular religious sister, a resident of Barcelona, will present “At the Foot of the Cross,” a night of adoration and healing in preparation for Lent. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the parish office and after all Sunday Masses.  Call St. Pius V Parish for more information, 312-226-6161.

Youth in Action

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Greetings to All,

In the midst of one of the coldest, snowiest Chicago winters on record, I’m pleased to make an announcement that will warm your hearts: St. Pius V has a new young adult group called Jóvenes en Acción por un Mundo Mejor, or, Youth in Action for a Better World.

A core-group of young people from the parish have been trained for leadership through the Group Leadership Training program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

These enthusiastic young people are beginning their ministry to the parish by offering two events that should be of interest to their peers and to families in the parish.

They have planned a free movie night on February 21, 2014, in the church hall. This is a great family event and the movie looks like a lot of fun! Check it out! Inexpensive snacks will be available and there is also a raffle for a Play Station 3 and other prizes. You can find more details here.

The next event is an overnight retreat for young adults scheduled for March 1-2, 2014. Details on that will follow soon, so watch for them!

I’m proud of our parish young people and encourage you to support them in their new ministry to our parish!

Free Movie Night

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Join St. Pius V Parish’s newly formed youth group Jóvenes en Acción por un Mundo Mejor (Youth in Action for a Better World) for a free family movie 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, February 21, in the parish hall.

In their first public event at the parish, the youth group is hosting a free showing of The Perfect Game. It is a family movie based on the true story of the 1957 Little League World Series when, for the first time ever, a team from outside the United States won. The team was from Monterrey, Mexico.

Families will be treated to the movie, enjoy inexpensive snacks, and have an opportunity to win a Play Station 3, dinner out, or other prizes in a raffle drawing that evening.

All are welcome! For more information contact Gustavo at 773.240.7506.