SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A message from the National Latino Education Institute:
Here is a great opportunity for adults to position in: NLEI Program. Phlebotomist are needed and in demand. These training program will prepare adults in today’s competitive job environment. Classes start August 2010. Classes are filling up fast! For more details, please call 773-247-0707 ext. 246.
On Sunday, June 13th, our college students met with Dr. Jose Aybar (President of Daley College) and Kelly O'Malley (VP of Academic and Student Affairs at Olive-Harvey College) to discuss the wonderful opportunies offered at the City Colleges of Chicago. All H.S. and College students were welcomed at the meeting
We will continue to update this new web page during the summer with videos from our college students. Stay tuned.
May 23rd, 2010 MINUTES are now available.
April 25th, 2010 MINUTES are now available.
Febuary 2nd, 2010 MINUTES are available.
Mr. Craig Chico spoke at the April 25th College student meeting and is supporting college scholarships. Interviews are coming up for those who submitted an application. In all, about 55 college applications were received, and approximately 14 high school applications were received.
On March 21st, 2010, many college marched in Washington DC for immigration reform. Thanks to the help of many students, the group raised enough funds to send three buses of people from the Back of the Yards neighborhood to march. On May 1st, 2010, many in the same group, plus other parish members, marched in Chicago! Thank you to all the students who are helping to keep the fire of hope alive in our hearts, and bringing understanding to many of our families!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES (POSSIBLE HOURS TO LIST FOR NEXT YEAR's SCHOLARSHIP!):
A Catholic Charities HEALTH FAIR will take place at HC Hall, SATURDAY, July 31st, from 9 am to 12 pm, and YOUR help is needed. Please plan to arrive at 9 AM. Contact Lizette Flores at Casa Catalina, 773-376-9425 for more information.
Fr. Bruce is planning a special meeting for those interested in being a Religious Education Teacher for 7th, 8th and 9th graders! A new effort by the parish is designed to limit class size to 8-12 students. The parish will work with you on how to teach religion and accompany these youth who need your example! We need your help. You would need to commit yourself to 2 hours on a Saturday beginning in the fall, with some breaks, and ending in the Spring. To learn more attend the special meeting, Thursday, June 24th, at 7 PM at Irene's Place (in the building behind the Holy Cross Office). This is a great way to influence the kids in the Back of the Yards!
Welcome to our Parish College Web Page!
For many years our parish has sought ways to accompany College students and young people from the Back of the Yards in their desires for a higher education. We want to help provide resources so that our young people have access to the best possible education to attain their dreams. We recognize education brings understanding to their family experience, and therefore an appreciation of the gift of their lives. We also know education is the foundation to their hope, and we can never lose hope. Fr. Val Peter, Executive Director emeritus of Boys Town, recently wrote to one of our staff: “The reason we cannot lose hope is because if we lose hope, then the kids lose hope and that is something that would be unspeakable and unforgiveable.”
The parish dedicates much of its resources, research and energy towards education of our youth. As a Parish we support after-school programs dedicated to mentoring our children in their studies and life skills. We also provide computer space and we meet often with college students to support their vocational interests. We look for ways young people can volunteer their time in service, since as Albert Schweitzer once said “One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”
As you explore this page I hope you will find support for your education and various ways to get involved in service. Thanks for your dreams and your study! God bless you!
