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St. Daniels Catholic Church

3004 Court Street Syracuse, NY 13208 Email: mailto:sdchurch@twcny.rr.com

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HARVEST FESTIVAL

CONGRATULATIONS AND GRATITUDE to everyone who planned for, worked on and participated in the Harvest Festival. From the perspective of the atmosphere, spirit, crowds, leadership, workers, food, fun, generous sponsors and financial profit, the Festival was a great success! Even though we had a late start this year, we can still be proud of our accomplishment. We know the amount of work involved. We praise God and thank Him for the spirit of cooperation that resulted in an enjoyable and profitable day. Many thanks to the volunteers who gave their time, talent and treasure to make this event successful. We want to mention by name the following Chairpersons, knowing that we always leave someone out and fail to mention some really dedicated and hard workers. We apologize for any omissions or errors. GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS – John Denega, Mike DelVecchio, Pat Cashier, Dolores Cafalone; GAMES – Roberta & Nick Moro; KITCHEN – Linda Castrello; MINI-RAFFLE – Helen Kluge, Toni & John Wake, Dolores Cafalone; RAFFLE BARKER – Sandy Ceremelli; MAIN RAFFLE – Jack Cavallo; FINANCES – Tom & Sue Bergemann; CASINO – Theresa Falgiatano; CAKE BOOTH –Lucille Cicero; CLEAN UP – Vince Godlewski; KIDS CRAFTS – Renee Storen; PULL TABS – Dan Hoosock, Sam Morelli; LIQUOR BOOTH – Tom Giufre, Bill Mitzo, Louie Perioli; ADVERTISING – John Denega, Dolores Cafalone; MAINTENANCE – Glen Cooper; CRAFT SHOW – Joyce LaVoie; Special mention must be made of all the creative baskets that were arranged by our families, organizations & children. WHAT A GREAT RESPONSE! ST. DANIEL, YOU’RE THE GREATEST!

PRIZE WINNERS 2008 HARVEST FESTIVAL RAFFLE

1st Prize:           Norma Yennock          $10,000.00

2nd Prize:          Fr. Tim Elmer              $  2,000.00

3rd Prize:          Sharon Sommers          $  1,000.00

4th Prize:          Paul Larkin                  $     500.00

5th Prize:          Peter Costello               $     500.00

6th Prize:          Emma & Bon Scalione            $     200.00

7th Prize:          Colleen Snow              $     200.00

8th Prize:          John Gang                   $     200.00

9th Prize:          Lou Ann Omelasewicz            $     200.00

10th Prize:        Joseph Lattanzi                        $     200.00

SCHOOL NEWS
ST. DANIEL – ST. MATTHEW ACADEMY

St. Daniel School Building We are attempting to lease St. Daniel school building. We are not selling the building. There will be adequate space for the School of Religion and other activities in the former convent building. We will retain the gym for our own uses. We are open to any suggestions for the use of the buildings.

Ways to Support our School Don’t forget to register your Target Red Card for St. Daniel – St. Matthew Academy and we’ll receive a percentage of your sales. Our school code is 11681. Register your Price Chopper Advantage Card with our school using code 39834 and we’ll receive free merchandise. We are always collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels so please don’t throw them away. Thank you for supporting St. Daniel – St. Matthew Academy!
 

YOUNG APOSTLES

YOUNG APOSTLES MEETING The next Young Apostles meeting is Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Daniel Gym. All High School age youth are invited to attend

Bottle & Can Drive Save your bottles and cans for the Young Apostles Bottle Drive! Leave them at the garage, drop them off at the Teall Ave. return center (mention St. Daniel’s), or call for a pick-up.
 

PARISH LIFE
& EVENTS

Disney Raffle Tickets are now available. Buy your tickets from a student, St. Daniel Rectory, or the school office. Tickets are only $5 each and you could win a gift card for $3000, $1000, or $500! These gift cards can be used for anything Disney: vacation, hotel, food, admission into a park, clothing, etc.

Christmas Party Reservations are now being taken for the parish Christmas Party to be held on Saturday – December 6. Social Hour begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, however, space is limited tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $15.00 per person and $25.00 per couple. Paid reservations must be received by Monday – December 1. For reservations, contact Dolores Cafalone – 463-7429 or Betty Placito – 437-4807.

Thanksgiving Baskets The following items are needed for St. Daniel Food Pantry: stuffing, cranberry sauce, pancake mix and syrup, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, plain rice, cake mix, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, and tea. Please no canned vegetables at this time. If you or someone you know is in need of a Thanksgiving food basket, please contact the Rectory at 454-4946 by November 17.  Thank you.

Christmas Plant Drivers Needed Drivers are needed to deliver plants to our shut-ins and elderly parishioners on Saturday, December 6th.  If you can help, please call Roslyn Giufre – 474-3066.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) - Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Have you been Confirmed? Join us here at St. Daniel’s on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Fr. Lyon’s Hall.  To learn more, contact Paul Loman, Director of the School of Religion – 315-454-3639.

Bingo at St. Daniel Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the school gym. $1,000 Jackpot!  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. To volunteer for Bingo, contact Mike Brigandi – 415-9364, Bell Jar: Dan Hoosock – 454-8967. To volunteer for the Kitchen or if you are unable to work your scheduled week in the Kitchen – contact Pat Cashier – 857-7600. (Next Bingo is 11/19/08, with Floor Team #4 & Kitchen Team #5).

Rosary for Life Every Saturday from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Planned Parenthood in Syracuse. For more information, contact Joe Terranova at 472-2953.

CD OF THE WEEK:  SEVEN REASONS TO BE CATHOLIC  By Dr. Peter Kreeft. Drawing from the treasured wisdom of such great spiritual thinkers as St. John of the Cross, Thomas Aquinas and C. S. Lewis, Dr. Kreeft helps us to understand why truth trumps everything! He clearly presents seven reasons why every person should be Catholic. If you know of someone who is thinking of becoming Catholic, or seeking to encourage your own faith, this tape is for you!

Bulletin Ads Liturgical Publications, the publisher of our bulletin, will have a sales rep. available the week of March 31 – April 4 for anyone interested in placing an ad in the bulletin. To place your ad, please contact Jim Buick at 1-800-888-4574 x. 425 or call the rectory during the week of the 31st. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ad. Keep in mind; our advertising sponsors make this publication possible.

Stay Informed if you wish to be informed on important moral issues of the day so your voice can be heard, www.nyscatholicconference.org makes it easy for you to express your views on public policy.

Operation Rice Bowl This Catholic Relief Services Lenten program has inspired Catholics to pray, fast, learn and give as we increase our understanding of our global community throughout Lent. The children in the School of Religion and St. Daniel – St. Matthew Academy will receive Rice Bowls. Bowls will be at every entrance of the Church. We encourage you to participate at home with your family and loved ones.