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Aug. 25-29 lunches

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:10:37 -0600

Milk, sandwich, lettuce, vegetable and fruit served daily. Menus subject to change due to funeral or availability.

Monday: Spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread.

Tuesday: Popcorn chicken and spicy or regular french fries.

Wednesday: Ham cubes and macaroni-and-cheese.

Thursday: Tavern burger on a homemade bun and potato wedges.

Friday: Pork fritters, mashed potatoes and gravy.

NOTE: Fresh garden vegetables may be donated to the school lunch program. Those wishing to donate can bring fresh vegetables (sorry, home frozen or canned vegetables will be accepted) to the cafeteria kitchen from 7:30-10 AM.

Lunches for Sept. 1-5

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:41:24 -0600

Milk, sandwich, lettuce, vegetable and fruit served daily. Menus subject to change due to funeral or availability.

Monday: No school; Labor Day holiday.

Tuesday: Eggs, french toast, sausage, orange juice and tater tots.

Wednesday: Corn dogs and french fries.

Thursday: Breaded chicken pattie on a homemade bun and scalloped potatoes.

Friday: Tacos in hard or soft shell and tater tots.

NOTE: Fresh garden vegetables may be donated to the school lunch program. Those wishing to donate can bring fresh vegetables (sorry, home frozen or canned vegetables will be NOT accepted) to the c

Bazaar Bits

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:11:13 -0600

VEGETABLES NEEDED FOR DINNER:
St. Isidore Christian Mothers seeks fresh garden vegetables for the Bazaar dinner, particularly cucumbers and tomatoes. Plastic containers with lids, such as butter and whipped topping bowls, also are needed. Donations may be brought to the school kitchen Friday evening, Sept. 12, or Saturday morning, Sept. 13.

QUILTERS SEEK DONATIONS:
St. Isidore Quilting Ladies are taking donations for their booth at the annual Bazaar Sept. 14. Quilts; embroidered tea, bath and hand towels and wash cloths; and crocheted and knit items like afghans may be brought to the church office during regular business hours. Prizes for children’s grab bags also may be left at the office in paper bags and clearly marked “Boy” or “Girl.”

School News

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:11:39 -0600

LUNCHES:
Lunch prices are $2.50 per student per serving day for the 2008-2009 school year. Parents, lunches must be paid at least one month in advance; additional payments are encouraged and welcomed. Applications for free and reduce-priced lunches must be received by Laurie in the church office by Fri., Aug. 29. If family circumstances change and your family hasn't already qualified for the lunch program, a family can reapply any time during the academic year. The first day of school is Mon., Aug. 18. The first day lunch is served is Tues., Aug. 19. NOTE: Students are not allowed to bring cold lunches to school.

Quilting Ladies' available to quilt, complete projects

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:24:28 -0600

St. Isidore Quilting Ladies would be happy to hand sew your quilt or quilts. Call 564-2070 for details and to schedule quilting projects. Donations of sewing notions such as rick-rack, lace, cotton fabrics and embroidery floss for the quilters may be left at the church office during regular business hours.

Dress code in place for those serving in Mass liturgical roles

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:07:53 -0600

Appropriate dress is now required for those serving in a liturgical ministry during Mass at St. Isidore.

All musicians, servers, ushers, greeters, readers of the word and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are no longer allowed to wear jeans, shorts and sandals that are not designed to keep the shoe on the heel of the foot (this includes dress sandals with strap(s) only across the front/top of the foot). A heel or ankle strap is recommended.

If you are dressed inappropriately, you may be asked to sit with the congregation rather than serve.

Brides-to-be love getting cookbooks!

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:46:06 -0600

The St. Isidore "Feeding the Flock" Cookbook makes a great house-warming gift or a very unique gift for the bride-to-be in your family!

For just $16, you get more than 800 recipes (double the average cookbook), a book easel, an index of recipes by contributor and an index of recipes by category and subcategory, all bound in a uniquely designed, sturdy 3-ring binder.

The committee has heard great things about this book - the recipes that are easy to read and follow and taste great; the cover is beautiful; and the easel was a wonderful addition.

Get yours today at the rectory. They make great gifts for every occasion - for only $16!

Buying Catholic books supports St. Isidore

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:37:04 -0600

St. Isidore and Loyola Press have teamed up in Loyola's "Partner Program," an on-line fund-raising tool that allows parishioners to support the church while purchasing any of more than 100 inspirational Catholic publications. With each on-line sale, a percentage of the total goes directly to St. Isidore. Browse at www.loyolabooks.org, watching for the green Partner Points icon. Just follow the easy ordering instructions.

Couples sought to share in marriage preparation ministry

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:45:33 -0600

The Archdiocese of Omaha Remarriage Preparation Classes are now available in Columbus twice a year, and facilitators are looking for couples to give talks. Tony and Laurie Hergott, facilitators, are one of four current talk team couples and are looking to add to the team. Two-day sessions are offered in February and August at the St. Isidore Convent (NOTE: A minimum of five couples must be registered for the classes to be held). If you are in a remarriage for more than a year, have participated in these classes, and the Holy Spirit moves you to share your stories and wisdom with other couples

St. Isidore Masses available on Cable TV

Wed, 10 May 2006 08:40:26 -0600

Time Warner Cable is airing a St. Isidore mass on Cable Channel 13. Mass can be viewed at 1 PM Monday, 4 PM Saturday and again at 9 PM Sunday. Occasionally, special programs conducted at St. Isidore, such as Fr. Jeff Loseke's Cat in the Cradle series or school programs are taped and aired in lieu of the mass.

Keep current with Youth Ministry website

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:16:08 -0600

St. Isidore Youth Ministry has established a website that keeps teens and their parents current on Catholic issues, local and archdiocesan events and activities and so much more! Visit the site at www.saintisidoreyouth.com