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Welcome to the 2007-2008 academic year at St. Dorothy School!

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Technology Improvements

Annual St. Dorothy Block Party! 

On Saturday, June 30, from 10:00 - 5:00 pm,  St. Dorothy started a brand new tradition in our 90-year history!  We celebrated a day-long Block Party on 78th Street (between Vernon and Eberhart, and on Eberhart (from 78th Street to the School).  There was food for the body from our marvelous kitchens, games for the kids, booths and vendors for the adults, a reggae concert, AND an outdoor "Reggae Mass" at 5:00!  The primary goals of this festive event were social - fellowship and fun with one another, a stronger sense of bondedness among ourselves as family, and outreach to our neighbors and community! 

Save June 28, 2008 for the Second Annual St. Dorothy Block Party!

Pictures (2007) Available Here
 

Church Bulletin Info...    

St Dorothy Mission and Goals:  We envision St. Dorothy continuing as a vibrant faith community which will:

• bring the presence of Christ to our community;

• provide a Catholic education for our children;

• serve the community in which we live;

• modify our goals to reflect the needs of church and society;

• continue to grow in love for each other, and in love of God.

Praise and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honor and power and strength to our God forever and ever.  (Revelation 7:12)

Special Recognition:  On February 24, 2008, Holy Name Cathedral honored several young men from throughout the Mid-West as they received the Ad Altare Dei Scouting Award.

St. Dorothy  is proud to recognize Deleon Wheeler - Class of 2010, Michael Reed - Class of 2008, alum Lenard Wheeler - Class of 2005 and our own Deacon Wallace Harris' grandson Devon Harris.  These young men participated in a three-hour question, answer, and interview process.   They were able to explain how as young men they will continue to maintain Christian values as they mature in their Catholic faith.  So we would like to extend a "job well done."  Congratulations to these fine men.

Parish Calendar:
 

Sunday School & Sacraments.

SESSIONS IN THE FAITH BEGIN ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2007
If you are seeking a church home.. Or a place of Christian refuge.. If you are interested in preparing for Baptism or for full membership in the Catholic Church.  Our Church is open to all.  Please complete the blue form on the table in back of Church and give it to an usher or contact the rectory and leave your name and number.

 Civil War Living History Day

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at St. Dorothy School (7780 S. Eberhart)

What:
A day focused on the American Civil War (1861-1865), with St. Dorothy School children meeting and speaking with prominent 19th century leaders, ex-slaves, speakers and soldiers of the time.  it will be a day of "living history" - where - history came alive as children met and experienced the legendary people about whom their books only talk.  Our guests offered brief presentations, then interacted with questions and discussion from our youth.  There was even actual musket-firing demonstrations outdoors!

Who:
Dressed "in costume" and speaking "in period" were-

• Members of the U.S. Colored Troops (Buffalo Soldiers)

• President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglas

• General and Mrs. George Thomas (Union General)

• Union soldiers

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• James O'Neal (with Civil War artifacts)

Presented by Fr. Bob Miller and Mr. Robert Zeegers and the staff of St. Dorothy School
 

Fine Arts Gala

St. Dorothy 1st Annual Fine Arts Gala, Saturday, April 5th in the School Gym 6:00-9:00pm.  The evening will highlight our our wonderful students in music, drama, dance, art, and Slpanish presentations. There will be a professional jazz singer and ensemble during the evening.  Hors d'ouvres and desserts will be served and family portrait will be taken by our former School Board President, Mr. John Wheeler who is a professional photographer.   

$20.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. 
Big raffle of a 42" HD TV, tickets are $5.00.
All proceeds benefit St. Dorothy School.

The Ladies Guild International Committee is having a fund-raiser. 
Water for Life.  During the month of February, we will have a display in the vestibule of the Church, and in the School a beautiful map of AFRICAN CITIES.

 
Congratulations YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDEES:

Each year the Archdiocese recognizes young people who have demonstrated leadership qualities in their local parish communities.  This year St. Dorothy Church Community is pleased to present for recognition...  Peri LaCoste, Denzell Ferguson, Ashley Robertson-Pulliam, Mercedes Talbert for their participation in the Ministry of Prayer and Worship.  They will be honored at an Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 29.  Congratulations!

African American Male Image Award:
Jeffery represented St. Dorothy this year, in the 14th Annual Archbishop James P Lyke, - African American Male Image Award.  The affair took place at the Condesa De Mar Sunday, February 24th in Alsip, Illinois.   Congratulations Jeffrey on a job well done, representing the African American Male Image.
 

 St. Dorothy Parish Religious Education Ministry

St. Dorothy Religious Education focus is “Family-Oriented.”

The family unit is the first basic support unit in our lives.  Strong families enable strong schools/churches/communities.  Everything we do… TEACHING / SOCIALIZING / OUTREACH.. is family-oriented.

 OUR GOAL WITH YOUTH/ADULTS/FAMILIES WE SERVE IS TO:

• ENABLE A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS

• BECOME A FAITH COMMUNITY

• ENABLE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHURCH COMMUNITY

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 

• Ages:  Pre-School through Adult

• Each Sunday morning 8:30 – 9:45 A.M.

• Snacks served at 8:00 A.M.

Sunday school is about:

·        Faith community – coming together as a people who believe in the same God – to strengthen their faith and to develop a relationship with God.

·        During this time, information is presented, shared and exchanged and in this sense it is a teaching time.

·        Our coming is out of our commitment to Jesus…and our teaching and sharing is based on Scripture…the Word of God.

·        Expectations are different from those of a daily classroom situation.  Reasons for coming on Sunday are different from those for attending school daily.

·        Our emphasis is on developing a faith community and on that faith community developing a relationship with Jesus.

(CHILDREN’S) LITURGY OF THE WORD

• Takes place during the 10:00 A.M. Mass.

• General participation ages:  4-12 years

 RCIA

• The group meets on Sunday:  8:30 – 9:45 A.M.

• For adults wishing to be initiated into the Catholic Church

 SCRIPTURE STUDY

• Open to all ages

• Wednesday evening in the rectory

• 7:00 P.M.

 PRAYER GROUP

• Open to all Ages

• Wednesday evening in the rectory

• 7:30 P.M.

 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

• Basic preparation takes place in Sunday School

• Special sessions arranged as necessary

 S.A.V.E.  Stand Against Violence Everywhere