St. Joseph Shamrock - Auction Booklet

a gala event to benefit and celebrate
Saturday, March 3, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Best Western Longbranch

Brochures provided by Maryann Petesich, Iowa Realty

5:30 p.m. Doors open, social begins
Silent auction opens
6:00 p.m. Raffle tickets available for purchase
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Gourmet food stations available
7:45 p.m. Live music by The Pericycles
8:00 p.m.
Opening prayer and welcome
8:15 p.m.
8:30 p.m. Sections A & B of the silent auction close
8:45 p.m.
9:30 p.m. Sections C & D of the silent auction close

10:00 p.m. Gourmet food stations close
Live music concludes
Remarks by Mr. Casey Kettmann, Principal

Sections E & F of the silent auction close

Heads-or-Tails (Round 1) played
Hot Air Balloon Ride raffle drawing

Sections G & H of the silent auction close
Live auction begins

Heads-or-Tails (Round 2) played
50/50 raffle drawing

Check out opens when announced,
after the conclusion of the live auction

Texas Hold’Em played
DJ music begins
Social continues

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Good and gracious God, You are the source of all that we are and all
that we have.
We give You thanks for the blessings that You share with us.
Empower us to be good stewards of Your abundance. Send Your
Holy Spirit upon the people and programs of St. Joseph Parish and
School.
Renew and strengthen us with the power of Your loving presence.
Touch our elderly, our sick, and our wounded with Your gifts of
courage, healing and comfort. Be the source of wisdom and
guidance for our children and young people.
Bless our leadership with the strength and vision to help guide us in
the way of the gospel, and kindle in us the fire and passion of Your
love so that we may be good witnesses and prophets of Your
presence to all people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,

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Dear St. Joseph Catholic School Supporters,

Welcome and thank you for attending Shamrock 2018! Tonight marks the
18th anniversary of this festive evening. Thank you to the Shamrock
Committee and the broader Chargers Parent Organization for the hours and
hours of meetings, phone calls, creativity and preparation to create this
wonderful event.

Tonight is all about fellowship, fun, and ultimately, the kids. Tonight is a
night to make new friends, catch up with old ones and invest in our future
for our students. Every dollar raised this evening directly benefits our
children. From our 1:1 iPad program to the phone communication system,
your investment in children this evening is sure to have a marked impact
on their education and our community.

Part of the money that we raise tonight will go towards new bleachers along
with refinishing the gym floor. This facility is used for physical education,
lunch, sporting events, the musical, Christmas and Easter masses, Fun
Days, assemblies and many other events. Your generosity will allow for the
updates to be made to a place that is used by the greater parish
community.

Be assured that we are frugal in our spending, yet generous in our spiritual
and educational vision for our students. St. Joseph Catholic School is a
leader in education. Innovative education in the forms of instruction,
technology and learning experiences abound. Our dedicated and well-
trained staff works tirelessly to share their faith, grow students' minds and
hearts and cultivate innovative and collaborative leaders in our community.

Each student in our school is known, appreciated and challenged. With
opportunities daily to grow and lead, our students develop the confidence
to live their faith, try new things and collaborate with peers and adults.

St. Joseph is a great place for our students to continue their growth of
being lifelong followers of Christ. Your generous support allows us to
continue to inspire families to lead, learn and serve through the Catholic
faith.

In Christ,

Mr. Casey Kettmann
Principal

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St. Joseph Catholic School’s
18th Annual Spring Fundraiser

Master of Ceremonies:
Mr. Casey Kettmann
Auctioneer:
Daren Manternach

Evening entertainment:

featuring Eric Hauschildt and Jesse Burns

Playing original music, re-imagined traditional hymns,
Southern Gospel/ Blues/Acoustic

Slide shows and music selection provided by:

DJ and Technical Support provided by:
Brad Duggan

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General Auction Rules

 St. Joseph School and the 2018 Shamrock Committee warrant neither
the quality nor value of items auctioned. All items are sold in “As Is”
condition.

 Dollar values are estimates often provided by the donor and are not
warranted by the 2018 Shamrock Committee or donors for tax
purposes or market value.

 The number on the back of your brochure is your bid number for the
Silent and Live Auctions.

 Please be aware of expiration dates on all gift certificates.
 Pay in full and claim all auction items from the Auction Cashier after

Check Out opens. Items may be removed only after the guest obtains a
paid receipt from the cashier.
 All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
 ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED AT THE CLOSE OF AUCTION ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE.

Silent Auction Rules

 Write the amount of your bid and bid number on the bid sheets
located next to the auction item. Please write clearly!

 All bids must be in whole dollar amounts and greater than or equal to
the increments noted on the bid sheet.

 You may bid on as many items as you wish, and as many times as you
wish until bid sheets are removed.

 Bids entered on a bid sheet constitute a valid and binding bid.

Live Auction Rules

 Items are auctioned in the order listed unless otherwise noted.
 Bid by showing your bid number to the auctioneer.
 Decisions of the Auctioneer are final.

Check Out Procedures

 Please pay the Cashier only.
 The Cashier’s table will be open after the live auction ends and remain

open until all money is collected.
 Cash, Check or Smart Tuition are accepted for payment. Checks should

be made payable to St. Joseph Chargers.

For tax purposes, typically your donation is limited to the excess money
paid over the established value of the item, but please refer to current tax
laws for the latest information.

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Shamrock Beer Glasses

Purchase a commemorative Shamrock beer glass for $25 in advance and
$30 the night of the event. Enjoy free Fat Tire and Bud Light until the kegs
run dry.

Shamrock Wine Glasses

You can purchase a commemorative
Shamrock Wine glass for $25 in advance or
$30 the night of the event. Enjoy unlimited
red or white wine until the bottles are
empty. Wine is provided by Deja Vine. Here
is a list of the wines being served:
 Jubilance: a semi-sweet blend of

Concord and Marechal grapes.
 Out of the Blue: a semi-sweet white

wine made from LaCresent grapes that
features apple and apricot aromas.
 Wapsie White: a dry white wine made
from LaCrosse grapes.
 Marechal Foch: a lighly oaked, medium
bodied, dry red wine.

Either beverage can be consumed from either glass.

Shamrock Texas Hold ‘Em

Bring your best poker face to a Shamrock style Texas Hold ’Em game. For a
$25 entry fee and a couple hours of your time, we’ll offer you the challenge
to be the last player standing and winner of the grand prize! Sign up early
and be ready for a fun filled game with great prizes! Prizes awarded for
first and second, and of course there’s a booby prize.

Heads-or-Tails

This popular game is back! We’ll be playing 2 rounds at $20 per person
per round. And good intuition is all you need! How to play: All players
stand and indicate their choice of heads or tails by placing their hands on
their head or “tail.” The emcee will flip a coin. Those players that guessed
correctly will remain standing and those that were incorrect will sit down.
The last person standing in each round wins! Must be purchased with cash
or check. Smart Tuition or credit cards are not accepted.

IMPORTANT :
To comply with state law, raffle rickets, Texas Hold’Em entry and other
games must be purchased with cash or check. These cannot be paid with
Smart Tuition.

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Grab it Now

Is bidding not your cup of tea? Do you prefer a sure thing? Head on over to
the Grab it Now table and snag yourself a gift certificate to your favorite
restaurant (sold at face value) or other select merchandise. Take the tag
now and redeem it at Check Out when it opens after the live auction. You’d
buy them anyway, so why not help the kids at St. Joseph in the process?

50/50 Raffle

 Winner of the drawing at Shamrock gets half of the total raffle money
collected!

 The other half of the total raffle money goes to St. Joseph Catholic
School.

 So...the more tickets you buy, the bigger the cash prize!
 $25 per ticket
 Raffle tickets must be purchased with cash or check. Smart Tuition or

credit cards are not accepted.
Need not be present to win the 50/50 raffle.

Hot Air Balloon Ride Raffle

Up up and away… Don’t miss out on the opportunity to fly the friendly
skies over Marion with this new raffle item! Purchase a chance and you
could be selected to enjoy a 45-60 minute hot air balloon ride for two and
a champagne toast at the conclusion. Tickets available for purchase at the
school office or at the event for $25 per ticket. Raffle tickets must be
purchased with cash or check. Smart Tuition or credit cards are not
accepted.

Need not be present to win the Hot Air Balloon Ride raffle.

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Principal for a Day
Mr. Kettmann could use a day off. Why not let your student help him out
and take over the school for a day… he/she can order their favorite school
lunch, proclaim “no homework,” or announce extra recesses and be the
envy of their friends (and you’ll be their hero)! ~ Mr. Casey Kettmann

8th Grade - Experience the Heart of Uptown Marion Basket
Experience the heart of Uptown Marion with the 8th grade basket. There’s
a handmade wreath from Ali’s Weeds, local honey from the Kettel House
Bakery, gourmet coffee beans from Wit’s End Coffeehouse, t-shirts from
Zio Johno’s, a fancy bottle of wine (worth $30) from Ramsey’s, pomade
from Smitty’s, a beautiful necklace and earrings from Be Inspired, a
notebook set, wishing bracelet, and earrings from Lillians, a bag of
popcorn from Iowa Popcorn Company, a box of chocolates from The
Chocolate Shop and “special occasion glasses” from Uptown Marion Main
Street District. In addition, this beautiful handmade origami rose bouquet
created by the 8th grade class holds numerous gift cards to Uptown
Marion businesses such as DiModa Boutique, Country Kitchen, Zio Johno’s,
Ramsey’s, Urban Pie and Wit’s End Coffeehouse.

7th grade - Pampering Basket
Perfect pampering with naturally based and USA made products from
Perfectly POSH. This basket is brimming with full size bath and body
products: bath bombs, body butter, big bath bars, scrubs, creams and
washes and a bevy of samples too. A full size towel, socks, gloves and a
scrubby complete your at-home spa experience. Keep the beautification
blooming with a $90 gift certificate to Sanctuary Spa.

6th Grade - Grillin’ and Chillin‘ Basket
Do you love tailgating and camping? This basket has all your needs
covered. Utilize a Collapsible (sic) Coleman Tailgate Grill with wheels and
griddle attachment; a picnic basket with service for four and a bottle of
wine; picnic tablecloths; waterproof picnic blanket, 4 tickets to a Kernels
game, a medium size cooler; meat seasonings; grill cleaner; grilling tools;
Fareway and Hy-Vee Gift cards and much more!

Luxury Suite at the RoughRiders Game
Since the arena opened in January of 2000, the RoughRiders have been the
hottest ticket in town. Take in your next Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
hockey game in style and with the perfect view - from the CostCutters
luxury suite. Gather 20 of your friends and head to the Stable on Saturday,
April 14. You’ll even score two rockstar parking spaces.

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5th Grade - Picture This! Basket
There are three ways to enjoy pictures: film, photos and television. You’ll
find all three included in this one-of-a-kind basket!
1. PHOTOGRAPHY: 2-hour family photo session with D-stop Photography,
an award-winning photography company (must be redeemed within one
year.) Package includes (1) 8x10 and (4) 5x7 photos.
2. FILM: Family 4-pack of tickets to the movie of your choice at Marcus
Wehrenberg Theatres. (Movie tickets subject to availability at time of
redemption.)
3. TELEVISION: RCA 32" HD LED Flat-Screen TV. (TV brand and size may
be substituted for TV of equal or greater value.)

Say So Long to Summer with Father Dave & Father Mark
Gather up to five couples together and bid on this as a group! Kate and
Mark Fejfar will treat you to a fabulous summer evening complete with
great conversation, dinner and dessert. Fr. Dave and Fr. Mark will be the
honored guests. Dine in style at the Fejfar’s house, date and time to be
determined.

4th Grade - Say Cheese! Basket
Our very own Allison Rubner photographed the 4th grade class playing in
the snow and printed this priceless, candid shot on a canvas to add color
and life to any room in your home. In addition to this fabulous print, your
child can turn into a mini-photographer with their very own lime green
Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera. The camera comes with a 15-piece
accessory kit which includes: 60 Fuji Instax Films, case, album, colored
lenses, assorted color/style frames and much more!

3rd Grade - Cozy Prayer Basket
Need a beautiful way to incorporate more prayer into your family routine?
Then this basket is for you! The Cozy Prayer Basket includes: a wooden
cross full of prayers the third grade students wrote for your family, an LED
candle, (2) rosaries, a scripture throw blanket, (2) books - “Praying the
Rosary with Pope Francis” and “Pope Francis Family Devotional: 365
Reflections to Share With Your Kids,” and “Color the Proverbs” - an adult
coloring book and coloring pencils.

Brick Alley Pub Party Room & Zio Johno’s
Entertaining friends is a blast! But tidying up before hand (aka hiding all
your junk in a closet) and cleaning up afterward is such a drag. So, why not
bid on this beauty of a package? Contact Les, the owner, and schedule the
day you want to have private access to the back party room at Brick Alley
Pub. Birthday party, bachelor party, tax season is over, or you just got a
root canal, whatever your reason to gather and have fun, the room will be
ready when you arrive. You can even bring in your own food, perhaps Zio

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Johno’s ($100 in gift certificates included.) Your guests can wet their
whistle by purchasing their own beverages from the bar. And when the
party’s over, pack up your leftovers and head home. ~ Brick Alley Pub &
Zio Johno’s

2nd Grade - Be An Artist Basket
Learn to draw, write and more with the interactive DigiArt Creative Easel
by VTech! This fun, interactive easel can be transformed from a light-up
dry-erase board to a chalkboard and drawing table for more ways to play,
combining learning and creativity. Also included in this basket is Play-
dough Touch, an easel pad, dry erase materials, chalk, markers, crayons,
paints and coloring activity books! Of course the big highlight of this
basket is the included art book created by the 2nd grade students
themselves!

1st Grade - Family Breakfast Basket
Breakfast can easily be the favorite meal of the day! Choose your favorite
foods, write them down on the menu board, and use gift cards to Fareway,
Hy-Vee, New Pioneer Food Co-op, Panera and Starbucks to bring breakfast
home. Once at home, use your new 4 piece place settings and serving tray
while you eat. If you just need to get out of the house, choose to travel for a
family friendly breakfast at IHOP. Either way, breakfast will be delicious
and fun for the whole family!

Secretary for a Day
While we all know no one can replace Mrs. Brady, it might be fun to try!
There is never a dull moment in the life of a school secretary. Your student
can start their day handing out late slips and pressing the button to let in
visitors. The new phone system is a fun way to communicate with
classrooms and teachers. Hopefully there won’t be too many boo-boos, but
there are band-aids and icepacks to be handed out. Remember to run
those copies Mr. Kettmann needs! ~ Mrs. Peggy Brady

5-day Morning Preschool - Advent Leads to Christmas Basket
Included in this large decorative wicker basket are some beautiful
additions to any Advent and Christmas collection: a Joy Noel Peace Love
canvas, angel Christmas tree topper, Nativity set, decorative wreath, dry
erase board Advent calendar, a mini Christmas tree and much more. In
addition, each 5-day morning preschooler helped create a Christmas
canvas with their fingerprints.

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5-day Afternoon Preschool - Family Game Night Basket
Enjoy a Fabulous Family Game Night with (5) games and pizza from
Zoey’s, all while cuddling up with a handcrafted gray and navy Xavier quilt
created by Bev Ciesielski and Betty Hare! Games include: The Ungame:
Catholic Edition, Pizza Night: Family Dinner Game, Spot-it!: Smile Edition,
Scrabble Slam! card game and Catholic By The Number card game. Also
included for Mom and Dad’s faith-filled reading enjoyment is Jon
Leonetti’s book, “Mission of the Family.”

Dinner with the Deacons
This is your chance to enjoy a fun night of great food and socialization
with Deacon Dennis and Deacon Ken, hosted by their lovely wives,
Rosemary Bauer and Kim Ternes! Available for 4 couples.

2-day and 3-day Preschool - Summer Fun Basket
Everything you need for a summer of fun at the pool is included in this
basket! A family pool pass to the Marion Pool, (2) fun beach towels,
sunscreen, diving sticks and goggles. Cool off during the heat of the
summer as a family at the pool.

Fill your Freezer Meat Bundle
Fill your freezer with this assortment of various cuts of pork, beef and
other meats processed and prepared at the Edgewood Locker. Enjoy 4 lbs.
of cheddar brats, (4) Iowa pork chops, 10 lbs. of ground beef, (4) steaks
and (2) roasts. Plus, enjoy 1 lb. of turkey and dressing, 1 lb. of shredded
roast beef and gravy and 1 lb. of shredded BBQ pork. ~ Cindy Horn

Pontoon Ride on the Mighty Mississippi
Three couples/six people total will join Casey and Shelley Kettmann and
his sister and brother-in-law for a pontoon excursion on the Mighty
Mississippi. The perfect addition to your summertime bucket list.
Departing from and returning to beautiful Bellevue, you choose the
direction the boat travels. Will it be to Galena, Chestnut or another hidden
oasis? Drinks will be provided.
~Casey & Shelley Kettmann and Travis & Cortney Kueter

Kindergarten Quilt
And now, the item you have all been waiting for…..the world renowned
Kindergarten Quilt!! Did you find your family picture on this quilt that was
custom designed by your kindergartner? A picture of the entire class
highlights the center of the beautiful quilt. Don’t miss the opportunity to
have this keepsake as a permanent reminder of the world through your
child’s eyes. ~Quilted by Sharon Nosek and pieced by Jo Ann Bopp

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Festivities and Fine Fare with Father Dave
Hosted by Kevin and Diane Ballard, this feast will not fall flat! Toss your
troubles aside and take time to chat and chuckle with Father Dave (after
you chew of course). Four couples will keep the merriment in motion. Date
and time to be determined.
Cafegymatorium Upgrades
Some of the funds raised through Shamrock will go towards new
bleachers and refinishing the gym floor. This space is used for physical
education, lunch, sporting events, the musical, Christmas and Easter
masses, Fun Days, assemblies and many other events. Are you in?

GROUP A – Health and Beauty

A01: Carol & Grace bath bombs have only the top notch ingredients!
Sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil and shea butter are
incorporated to smooth your skin and moisturize, along with 100%
essential oils for relaxation and the ultimate mind soothing experience!
Enjoy this assortment of four bath bombs.

A02: Men, we mustache you a question? Are the whiskers in your beard
longing for a little TLC? Look no further than this assortment of Woody’s
Exclusive Beard Products - beard wash, beard & tattoo oil and 2-in-1
beard conditioner, all from our friends Cost Cutters. Plus, enjoy a free
haircut, too.

A03: Treat yourself to this amazing basket of professional hair care
products valued at more than $200 from Cost Cutters! This basket
contains a titanium professional flatiron, Wet Brush Pro and several
Redken products to make your hair look fabulous!
A04: Crazy Lashes and More-Allison Rubner is offering an assortment
of makeup from Younique. Give your spring look a pretty pop with the
wonderful products you select!
A05: A retreat for your body and soul, Pietra Fitness combines
stretching and strengthening with Christian prayer and meditation. Enjoy
the experience at home with (3) DVDs and a t-shirt. ~ Chris Mautino,
Certified Instructor

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A06: Give yourself a brighter smile with this $250 voucher for a Take
Home Tooth Whitening System from Premier Dental. Your smile will be
the talk of the town!

A07: We haven’t seen the sun in a while, but you can look like you have.
Enjoy a $25 gift certificate for a custom air brush tan from Your Tanning
Bar along with an exfoliating mitt and bath bomb.

A08: The Advanced Center for Electrolysis, Laser & Skin, located just
north of Lindale Mall, offers the latest in laser hair removal, electrolysis,
and skin care techniques. Whether your skin needs extra moisture or a
little refreshing, bring out its natural radiance with $70 gift certificate
good toward a corrective facial.

A09: The Advanced Center for Electrolysis, Laser & Skin offers the
latest in laser hair removal, electrolysis and skin care techniques. Start
your journey to baby smooth skin with a gift certificate for $200 off a laser
hair removal treatment.

A10: Beautycounter believes children deserve to be protected, which is
why they’ve taken special care to create a bath collection that is gentle,
effective and kid-friendly without any hidden ingredients. This
Beautycounter Kids Set includes berry-scented Kids Body Wash, along
with Nice Do Shampoo and Not a Knot Conditioner, both with an orange-
vanilla swirl scent kids will love, a nice fluffy bath towel and a $15 gift
certificate for a future purchase! ~Kathleen Wagner, consultant

GROUP B – Fashion

B01: B. Gatsby creates the coolest gender neutral children's tees
around. These high quality screen printed graphic tees will help your kids
stand out from the crowd and build confidence. And who doesn’t love a
new t-shirt? Take home this set of (4).

B02: Gabby + Me is a handcrafted clothing boutique based out of
Coralville specializing in comfortable, unique fashions for girls and
women. Find clothing in sizes 18 mo through Girls 10/12 and women’s
sizes XS-3XL. Find something that matches your style perfectly with this
$40 shop credit.

B03 A-N: What could be better than an evening shopping and relaxing
with friends? An after hours shopping experience at one of the hippest
shoppes in town, Lillians Boutique! This shopping experience will take
place on Friday, April 6 and will include a discount, free gift, drinks,
appetizers and all the fun that comes with a Ladies Night Out. ~Hosted by
Amber Bisinger

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B04: What virtue do you want more of in your life? What is a challenge
you want to overcome? What are you most passionate about and want to
do more? More than a jewelry company - MyIntent is catalyst for
meaningful conversations and positive action. Enjoy this gift certificate for
a bracelet, donated by Martha Garcia-Wegener.

B05: Do you have a tiny dancer or little gymnast in your home? How
much would they love a unique, new leotard with a little bit of extra flair?
Enjoy $25 in shop credit and a free leotard from TaytrTots, specializing in
baby and toddler leotards.

B06-07: Mimas Boutique specializes in handmade clothing and hair bows
for your little one. Find that one of a kind accessory for your little
fashionista with $25 in store credit.

GROUP C – Home and Lifestyles

C01: Blessed is She is a Catholic women’s community committed to
deepening a life of prayer starting with daily Scripture devotionals and
supportive sisterhood. What better way to keep your faith in focus with
this Selah Journal.

C02: Getting anxious to get out in the garden and feel the dirt under your
nails? Culver’s Lawn and Landscape can help! Enjoy a beautiful plant and
$25 gift card to the garden center and gift shop.

C03: Envisage Photography and Design specializes in portrait
photography of seniors, families and children. Based out of Mount Vernon,
let Lisa Lewis capture special moments for your family with this gift
certificate to cover the $100 sitting fee.

C04: Oh Hawkeye fans! Display this round polished stepping stone on
your front porch so all your neighbors will know where you stand.
Hawkeyes all the way! ~Jen & Matt Youngblut

C05: Dirty car? Your car will never look better with these coupons for
(6) car washes at Cruisers Auto Spa.

C06: Hate chemicals and toxins in your home? Who doesn’t! Norwex is
an environmentally friendly way to clean your home and this basket has
everything to get you started. And when you get done cleaning, relax with
essential oils from Young Living. ~Michelle Green, consultant

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C07: Does this winter weather have you in the market for a new set of
tires? Swing on into Tire Associates in SW Cedar Rapids and put these gift
cards totaling $100 to work.

C08: In today’s world of text and email, there’s something special about
receiving a handwritten card. This charming organizer box includes
dividers and (30) beautifully embellished cards with envelopes designed
for all types of occasions by Usborne Books. ~ Martha Garcia-Wegener,
consultant

GROUP D – Children & Family

D01: VIP seating, no problem! Show up at the last minute and have
reserved front row seating at the annual St. Joseph Advent Concert!

D02-03: Librarian Assistant for a Day! Your student will have an
opportunity to select a story to be read for their class library time with
Mrs. Gensicke. He/she will also be Mrs. Gensicke’s “junior crew member”
by helping to check out books for their classmates at the close of library
time. If your child loves books, this is a great chance to experience being
an Assistant Librarian. (1) student grade K-2 and (1) student grade 3-5.

D04: Class Technology Teacher! Python, Ruby, PHP? If your child
knows what these are, then they will love to be able to teach a coding class
to their friends. ~ Mrs. Hamlett

D05: Music Teacher for a Day! Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be
Mrs. Seybert and teach music to K-5th graders all day long? Strike up the
band and wonder no more! Bid on this priceless experience and your child
can be the new music teacher at St. Joseph School for one day!

D06: PE Teacher for the Day! Burpees, windsprints, maybe a nice game
of floor hockey. Your K-5 student can don their finest fitness apparel and
whip their classmates into shape, with Mr. Stephenson’s guidance of
course!

D07: St. Joseph School gym rental! Enjoy up to 10 hours in our own St.
Joseph School gym. Get all your friends together to play basketball, climb
the rock wall and run races all day!

D08: Spanish Teacher for a Day! Habla Espanol? Your K-4th grade
student can be the Spanish teacher for a day! ~Senora O’Neil

D09-D14: Teacher’s Chair for a Day! The K-5 teachers will graciously
allow their chairs to be “snatched up” and used at the desk of a student on

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a day during the remainder of the school year. Your child will be sitting in
luxury for that day and is sure to remember the day they got to sit in their
teacher’s chair. Limit (1) student per grade.

D15: Has it been a while since you had your family photo taken? Allison
Rubner Photography captures “life moments one frame at a time.”
Whether it’s immortalizing your growing children, sharing a surprise
proposal, pregnancy announcement or gender reveal, let Allison put her
skills to work for your family. This package includes $100 gift certificate
for (1) one-hour family photo session.

D16: How many kids get to watch a movie and eat popcorn with their
principal? The kids at St. Joseph Catholic School, that’s who! Round up (5)
of your friends and join Mr. Kettmann in the school’s Leadership and
Learning Lounge for a movie and popcorn after school!

D17: Like sports? The Marion Parks and Recreation Department has
donated a $100 gift certificate towards any Marion Parks and Rec
program! This could include your summer pool pass or any other
collection of programs offered through the department. Get outside and
have some fun!

D18: Have the Olympics inspired your inner desire to learn a triple lutz?
Or maybe you prefer to turn in slower circles. You’ll get (8) passes for the
carousel and (2) ice skate passes at Coral Ridge Mall.

D19: CRAG Gymnastics says come try us out!! No previous gymnastic
experience required for this package. Your child, ages 3-12, can be
introduced to floor and beam exercises and the vault and bars with this
four week beginner’s gymnastics class gift certificate!

D20: The Putnam Museum is a place where people connect with history
and ideas by doing, making and experiencing. With hands-on exhibit
galleries, there is always something new to discover with these (4)
admission passes to the Putnam.

D21: “Princess Party” - Joni Leymaster will come to your home and
pamper (6) girls with hairstyles, paraffin hand wax and manicures.
Hmmm, I wonder if there’s an age limit???

D22: This beautiful picnic tote is filled with everything you need for a
fun, family outing. Take a hike at Wickiup Hill, then plant yourself for
snacks and a round of the “Original Dinner Games” card game. ~ Nicole
Trapani

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D23: Iowa Children’s Museum! Enjoy learning at it’s best! Children
interacting with innovative and engaging exhibits, learning through play
and hands on interaction. Located at the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville,
Iowa. You’re never too old to learn and have fun, enjoy this Family Day
Pass to the Museum.

D24 A-L: How does it work? Can I touch it? How did it get so high? If
you’ve heard any of these questions, your child might have a head for
science. Let that inner scientist out at RK Parties science-themed party on
June 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Robyn’s backyard. Robyn Ginther and Kristen
Perreault will lead hands-on experiments, field trials, laboratory made
snacks and fun drinking potions. This party is for children ages 5 to 9 and
can accommodate up to (12) individuals. BONUS: If you buy a spot for
your child, you get to take home a homemade lava lamp for them to try out
today! ~ Kristen Perreault and Robyn Ginther, party planners.

D25: Fashion and function collide for the wee ones in the modern style of
the silicone teething accessories from The Sweet Mint Co. New colors and
designs available each month, you’ll be sure to find something you love.
$20 gift certificate.

D26: Love to read? You’ll enjoy these (5) books written and donated by
author and parishioner Robert Buckley!

D27: If math is a problem, Mathnasium can solve it! Let the experienced
math tutors deliver a customized learning plan designed to address any
needs with the free assessment and (2) one hour personalized sessions.

D28: Do your kids love McDonalds?? Here’s your chance to get the toys
without the fries! Your kids will enjoy these toys including Transformers
and My Little Pony!

D29: Happy Meal books are here! Grab these classic books, each with an
activity inside. ~ McDonalds

D30: TOMY toys inspire dreams in kids of all ages. Let the little one in
your life dream of life on the farm with this John Deere tractor and animal
set from Tomy International.

D31: A chilly night at the ball park, an impromptu picnic in the park…
think of the times you were wishing you had an extra blanket in the car.
And then bid on this JJ Cole water-resistant park blanket from Tomy
International.

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D32-A-O: Between us girls - An afternoon for mothers and their
daughters in 5th – 8th grades on April 22 from 1-3 p.m. Through scripture,
storytelling, crafts and conversation, we hit the pause button and allow
space for God to enter into our valuable relationship of mother and
daughter. Led by Judy Ramsey and the high school leadership team, you
will be guided through your afternoon focusing on God and each other.
Drinks, snacks and a memento of the day will be included.

GROUP E – Great Escapes

E01: Any train officaianados in the family? Reserve a seat on the Boone &
Scenic Valley Railroad that everyone will remember for a lifetime. Enjoy
(4) round trip tickets for a scenic tour and remember to visit the museum!

E02: Enjoy some baseball, peanuts and Cracker Jacks (do they still sell
those at the ball parks?) during a mid-week Cards game. (2) tickets to a
home game, Monday - Thursday.~ St. Louis Cardinals
E03: An integral part of your “dream vacation in the Dells.” The Circus
World Museum salutes over 200 years of the American circus at the
original winter quarters of the Ringling Bros. (4) admissions are included.

E04: With 4.6 billion years under one roof, the Field Museum is your
passport to travel around the world and back in time. From dinosaurs and
mummies to exclusive special exhibitions, you'll never run out of things to
explore. (4) general admission tickets. ~ Field Museum Chicago

E05: The fair is a wonderful place to be: the fresh air, food and
entertainment. The Great Jones County Fair is offering (2) track tickets to
the SOLD OUT Jason Aldean concert for your enjoyment.

E06: In the heat of summer, nothing feels better than being in the water!
Make your way to Lost Island Water Park with (2) day passes and a pink
monkey to add to your water park enjoyment.

E07: Children love visiting the zoo and seeing all the exotic animals up
close! View over 1,300 species at the #1 ranked zoo in the world. (4)
admissions to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo will make your childrens’
dreams come true.

E08: Walruses, penguins and fishes, Oh My! Sparking compassion,
curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world, Shedd Aquarium
Chicago is home to hundreds of water loving animals. (4) passes

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E09: “Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away” for 30 glorious minutes
(1-3) lucky passengers will be soaring among the clouds with a pilot from
P & N Flight and Charter. A t-shirt and pin will help you remember your
adventure in the skies.

E10: The National Mississippi river Museum and Aquarium is a
wonderful getaway for your whole family to enjoy. Spend the day creating
memories and learning about the history surrounding the Mississippi
River with these (2) free tickets for admission.

GROUP F – Food & Wine

F01 A-E: Enjoy a Progressive Dinner for (5) couples. A great way to spend
an evening with friends and possibly meet some new ones. ~ Black, Noffke
and Otting

F02: Happiness is the smell of freshly baked bread, second to actually
getting to eat it! Get happy with a basket of bread baked fresh daily at
Great Harvest Bread Company.

F03: A cookie jar of mini shamrock cookies from Kathleen’s Gourmet
Breads and Sweets- perfect after school treats for your littles (and bigs)!
~ Kathleen Wagner

F04: Fruit Pies! Cream Pies! Chocolate Pies! Kathy’s Pies offers a large
selection of tasty pies, cakes, cookies and pastries for the dessert lover in
all of us. With (2) gift certificates for one pie each, there’s enough to share.

F05: Need a break from making dinner? Pick up freshly prepared and
frozen meals to bake at home. Remember to throw out the containers if
you try to pass it off as homemade! (1) $25 Gift Certificate ~ Naomi’s
Kitchen

F06 A-Z: Do you love to cook, but hate grocery shopping? Join us at St.
Joseph Catholic School for a “Freezer Meals” party! All the ingredients will
be waiting for you to assemble (5) “family sized” freezer meals.
~ St .Joseph Catholic School Charger’s Parent Organization

F07: Glenn & Marjorie Jensen are staples on the Marion farmers’ market
scene. If you’re lucky enough to win this scrumptious auction item,
Marjorie will bake up an assortment of 18 homemade pastries (cinnamon
rolls, caramel rolls and kolaches) for you and she’ll do that in June, July
and August! ~International Pastries Revisited

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F08: Have you been asked to bring “something sweet” to the family
reunion? Want to bring something for the staff lunch, but don’t have time
to pull it together? Six lovely bakers will delight you with different
desserts throughout the year. Give them a week’s notice or more and
they’ll be happy to whip up something divine. ~ Bisinger, Downey,
Leymaster, Oakley, Wagner and Walter

F09 A-H: All aboard the Shamrock Shuttle! Join the Blacks, Gasaways and
Oehlers on April 14th for a night of fun and fellowship on the Shamrock
Shuttle. This 5-hour excursion will tour watering holes around Cedar
Rapids and Uptown Marion. Gather at and return to the Oehlers. Don't
miss out: only (8) slots are available for you and one guest. Transportation
provided by Dolly's Party Bus of Cedar Falls. ~ Oehler, Gasaway and Black

F10: Didn’t get the first one? Don’t miss out on this one! A cookie jar of
mini shamrock cookies from Kathleen’s Gourmet Breads and Sweets– to
satisfy your sweet tooth. ~ Kathleen Wagner

GROUP G – Arts & Handcrafted

G01 A-E: Local photographer, Cari Redondo, has selected a number of her
favorite photographs and created gift sets of assorted notecards (blank
inside for your special message.) The sets include envelopes and a pen,
and are nicely presented either for gifting or your own enjoyment.

G02: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Visit and enjoy the museum’s
American art collection, specializing in the first half of the 20th century and
featuring the largest collection of Iowa artist’s Grant Wood’s works. Stay
and wander through the Contemporary collection focusing on Midwestern
artists, the Roman art of portrait busts and much more. (2) general
admission passes.

G03: Future farmers will have a hay day with (2) hand-made tractor
pillow cases. ~ Mallory Dudley

G04: As a wall hanging or a throw, this wilderness themed quilt will be
a perfect accent to your home or cabin. ~ Mallory Dudley

G05: Bright colors and mixed patterns in this Easter table runner will
bring a pop of joy to your table. ~ Mallory Dudley

G06: Englert Theatre in Iowa City, is a renovated vaudeville-era
playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat
performance venue. These (2) tickets to the venue’s Captured Live
Program Series will certainly make for an entertaining evening.

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G07: To be a little girl again and dress in what makes you feel good.
Your little ballerina will look good and feel good in this hand-crafted tutu
and unicorn headband. ~ Honeyskull Tutus

G08: I like big bows and I cannot lie. Bows are a girl’s best friend,
especially these from Jamie Lyn Creations.

G09: Weighted blankets can be used to relax and calm the nervous
systems of individuals with various sensory disorders or sleep issues. Lisa
will work with you to design a custom weighted blanket to provide relief
and comfort. ~ Lisa Pope, Just Pulling Strings

G10: These (3) hand-made headbands with flower accents and a $50
gift certificate from L.A. Moccs will have your tiny tot sitting pretty.

G11: “Parking with My Gal,” is a professionally printed and mounted
photo sure to bring a little nostalgia to your home. ~ Mark Oehler,
photographer

G12: “Up Around the Bend,” is a dramatic, professionally printed and
mounted photo of the Teton Mountains in Idaho. ~ Mark Oehler,
photographer

G13: A professionally created photo slideshow made from your
pictures and set to music (up to 5 minutes). Great for showing off photos
for any number of occasions (graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and
more). Created for you by Mark Oehler Photography.

G14: Feeling hungry? Don’t be fooled by this fabric play food by Muffin
Bub Dolls that looks good enough to eat!

G15: If professional theatre productions are something you love, this is
the item for you! Utilize these (2) vouchers to visit Amana and see
“Camelot” at the Old Creamery Theatre.

G16-17: St. Joseph’s very own woodworker, Bill Perreault, has crafted
two end-grain cutting boards and bonus trivets. Created from white elm,
cherry and walnut, they are almost too pretty to use.

G18: Do you love to paint, design and create? With a $20 gift certificate
to The Potter’s Obsession, you can choose from 150 different ceramic
pieces. Then, design and paint your chosen piece and they’ll fire it to finish
it off.

G19: Is wine an after-school snack? For adults, sometimes it is! Share a
glass with your pal. ~ The Pink Polka Dot

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G20: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is coming to
Theatre Cedar Rapids. See it first at a performance of your choice on
opening weekend, May 4-6. (2) vouchers

G21: Accent your home and your ears with a hand-crafted blue bird
magnet, mini “Fly” canvas and leaf earrings. ~ Nicole Trapani

G22: One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love. A traditionally
hand-quilted, cornflower blue flowered blanket to warm your bed and
your heart. ~ Anonymous

G23: Reclaimed. Recycled. Restyled. Reworked. Saving things of the
past is at the heart of what Heart of Trades does. Enjoy this one of a kind,
reclaimed barn wood piece, that surely has a story to tell.

G24: Rustic9Design offers unique and signature designs to meet your
custom style. Located in Marion, they craft refurbished tables, benches,
signs, barn doors, hairpin leg tables, wood lockers and much more!

G25: Job’s Tears Rosary: The seed from the teardrop shaped fruit of the
plant, Coix lacruma-job has long been used in jewelry and rosary making.
So named in memory of the many tears Job shed in the Old Testament. St.
Teresa of Calcutta even used a rosary made of Job’s tears for her personal
prayers. Perfect as a gift or to be kept for your own personal prayers and
reflection, this rosary will increase in beauty as the seeds are polished by
your fingers. ~ Divine Devotions, Shanna Duggan

GROUP H – Entertainment & Sports

H01: Located near Eastern Iowa Airport on Wright Brothers Boulevard
East, Airport National Golf offers “fast, friendly and fun family gold.” It
features a 27-hole public golf course, a large driving range, and a
miniature golf course that the entire family will enjoy! Enjoy (2) rounds of
18 holes.

H02: What’s not to love about (2) free rounds at the new state-of-the-
art mini golf course, "Waterfall National" at Airport National Golf?

H03: Cedar Rapids Bowling Center: Enjoy a fun-filled evening close to
home! Whether new to the sport or an old pro on the lanes, bowling is a
family activity that everyone will enjoy. Add the excitement of good music
and a light show by visiting during the Midnight Mega Bowl or Extreme
Bowling. (3) gift certificates good for (2) games each.

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H04: Cedar Rapids Ice Arena: Young and old will enjoy the time on the
ice—newcomers learning the tricks of the ice and pros racing circles
around everyone else. So grab your skates and your family and head to the
rink for a high-energy family excursion! (4) public skating passes.

H05: Take me out to the ball game….no seriously, I love baseball! Don’t
you? Maybe you’d rather take your family and enjoy these (4) vouchers
redeemable for plaza tickets. ~ Cedar Rapids Kernels

H06: Grab your BFF and take your first aid training to the next level
with (2) seats in a hands-on “Emergency Medical” first aid class. Learn
how to assess and address gun/knife/accident trauma from Mike
McElmeel, retired US Army Special Forces/Paramedic. ~ Cedar Valley
Outfitters

H07: Ladies, build confidence and awareness skills in a “Women’s Self-
Defense” class, taught by former Paratrooper/SWAT Commander/Body
Guard, Mike Gillette. (2) participants will learn tactics to avoid problem
situations, evade dangerous situations and effectively counter an assault.
~ Cedar Valley Outfitters

H08-09: “Ride Every Stride” with a certificate for (2) for a one hour semi-
private riding lesson. ~ Greenbriar Riding Academy

H10-13: Hunter’s Ridge Golf Course: Come play one of the top rated golf
courses in the area. Enjoy 18 holes of bentgrass championship caliber golf
with 3 of your friends right in Marion’s backyard. Good luck staying out of
one of their 50 bunkers and 10 ponds. (4) rounds, cart included.

H14: How about those ‘Clones! An autographed basketball from coach
Steve Prohm is a slam dunk way to show your team spirit. ~ Iowa State
University

H15-17: Try your hand (and your feet) at the art of taekwondo with a one
month membership. ~ Kim and Lee’s Olympic Taekwondo

H18-19: A signed photo of American professional golfer, Masters and
Open champion, and Xavier alum, Zach Johnson. ~ Brian Lewis

H20: Motorcycle enthusiasts unite! (2) friends will visit one of the
finest collections of vintage motorcycles in the world. You’ll have to rock/
paper/scissors for the T-shirt. ~ National Motorcycle Museum

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H21: Pencil in a hockey game for the 2018-2019 season. Enjoy (4)
green zone tickets to a home game to cheer on the RoughRiders!
H22: This voucher will get you (4) tickets to a 2018-2019 UNI Panthers
Men’s Basketball home game. Cheer for every basket, dunk and layup…be
sure to wear your purple!
H23: The Harlem Globetrotters will be sure to entertain you and three
of your friends with their jaw-dropping blend of athletic precision and
razzle-dazzle showmanship. ~ U.S. Cellular Center
H24: Blending strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination and
power, gymnastics is a comprehensive exercise program for your child.
Try it for one month. ~ Victory Gymnastics Training Center
H25: Start practicing your “wave” for when you win this Hawkeye
lover’s dream basket: a mug, socks, lanyard and (2) home football tickets!
~ Ron & Peg Detweiler
H26: Congratulations to the 2017 3A State Football Champion Xavier
Saints. This beautiful hard-earned table setting will keep the kids focused
during meals. As Coach Duane Schulte often says “Do Your Job.” So eat
your meat and potatoes and wash it down with a large chocolate malt kids.
The helmet allows your family and guests to reflect on another amazing
season this past fall resulting in the schools second state football title.
~ Matt & Shelley Rocca
H27: Your child will be the hero of their class if you bring home this
item. Their class will get to play a kickball game with Mr. Kettmann on the
baseball field. After the snow melts, of course.
H28-30: Mr. Kettmann teaches our children all kinds of stuff everyday,
but did you know he’s got moves on the basketball court? Have your child
grab (4) of their friends and Mr. Kettmann will run a one hour basketball
camp just for them. There will be (1) camp for preK-2, (1) for grades 3-5,
and (1) for grades 6-8.

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A sincere thank you to all the businesses and individuals who have helped
to make tonight’s Shamrock event a success! The list of donors includes
more than 150 businesses and individuals* that support our event with
product and service donations. Please consider patronizing their
businesses to show your appreciation for their contributions!

Advanced Center for Electrolysis, Cost Cutters/Evans Enterprises

Laser and Skin Country Kitchen
Airport National Golf CRAG Gymnastics
Ali's Weeds Floral & Gift Boutique Cruisers Auto Spa
Allison Rubner Photography Culver’s Lawn & Landscape
Allison Rubner, Younique DDM Irrigation
Alt, Jeff Detweiler, Peg & Ron
Andrews, Amanda Divine Devotions, Shanna Duggan
A Work of Heart by Cari – DiModa Boutique
Downey, Dave & Wendy
Cari Redondo Dudley, Mallory
Ballard, Kevin & Diane Englert Theatre
Bauer, Ken & Rosemary Envisage Photography and Design
Beamer, Michael & Maria Fareway
Beautycounter, Kathleen Wagner Fejfar, Mark & Kate
Be Inspired Field Museum Chicago
B. Gatsby Gabby and Me
Bisinger, Chad & Amber Gasaway, Barb & George
Black, Marcia & Michael Gensicke, MaryAnn
Blessed is She Gilson, Jeff & Erin
Blue Sky Productions Grawe, Jim & Marge
Bochicchio, Heidi & Phillip Great Harvest Bread Co
Boone Scenic Valley Railroad Great Jones County Fair
Bopp, JoAnn Greenbriar Riding Academy
Brady, Peggy Hamlett, Dee
Brewhemia Hare, Betty
Brick Alley Pub Heart of Trades
Buckley, Bob Hills Bank
Carol and Grace Horn, Cindy
Cedar Rapids Bowling Center Honeyskull
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena Hunters Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Rapids Kernels International Pastries Revisited
Cedar Rapids McDonalds
Iowa Children’s Museum
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Iowa State University Athletics
Cedar Rapids Roughriders Jamie Lyn Creations
Cedar Valley Outfitters Just Pulling Strings
Chapman, Kate & Al Kathleen’s Gourmet Breads and
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Ciesielski, Bev Sweets
Circus World - Wisconsin Dells Kathy's Pies
Coral Ridge Mall Kettel House Bakery

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Kettmann, Casey & Shelley Potter's Obsession
Keune, Susan Premier Dental
Kim and Lee's Olympic Putnam Museum
RK Parties – Robyn Ginther &
Taekwondo
Klein Chem Dry Kristen Perreault
Kueter, Cortney & Travis Ramsey, Judy
La.moccs Ramsey’s Wine Bistro
Lewis, Denise & Brian Rathje Construction
Leymaster, Nick & Joni Rhinehart, Angie
Lillian’s Boutique Rocca, Matt & Shelley
Linn Area Credit Union Rustic 9 Design
Livingston Hearing Schleier, Victoria
Lost Island Waterpark Seybert, Katie
Lynch Ford Chevrolet Seymour, Erin
Marion Parks & Recreation Dept Shedd Aquarium - Chicago
Mark Oehler Photography Smitty’s
Mathnasium St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mimas Bowtique St. Joseph School Staff
Morning Star Studio St. Joseph School Charger’s
Mosnik, Dana
Muffin Bub Dolls Parent Organization
Murdoch Funeral Homes St. Louis Cardinals
MyIntent Jewelry – Stephenson, Tim
Taytr Tots
Martha Garcia-Wegener Ternes, Dennis & Kim
Naomi's Kitchen Theatre Cedar Rapids
National Mississippi River Museum The Pink Polka Dot CC
National Motorcycle Museum The Sweet Mint Co.
Noffke, Jaymie & Josh Tires Associates
Norwex- Michelle Green Tomy International
Nosek, Sharon Trapani, Nicole
Oakley, Linda University of Northern Iowa
Old Creamery Theatre Uptown Marion Main Street
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo – Usborne Books –

Omaha Martha Garcia-Wegener
O’Neil, Ninon U.S. Cellular Center
Otting, Beth & Mark Van Meter, Inc.
P & N Flight and Charter Victory Gymnastics Training Ctr
Panera Bread of Iowa Wagner, Mark & Kathleen
Pate Asphalt Walter, Ed & Katie
Paulson, Samantha Wit’s End
Perfectly POSH – Shaleen Ague Youngblut, Matt & Jen

Perreault, Bill & Kristen Young Living – Michelle Green
Petesich, Maryann Your Tanning Bar
Pietra Fitness – Chris Mautino Zio Johno’s

*Every effort has been made to correctly identify our donors and their products
and services in this program and at the event. We apologize for any errors in
presentation or acknowledgement, as we are most grateful for the generous
outpouring of support for this event.

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8th Grade Memories

As they prepare for high school, we asked the eighth graders to share
some of their favorite memories of St. Joseph. Here is what they said:

Martin B.
Throughout my 10 years at St. Joseph, I have experienced tremendous
things. Out of all of those memories, though, my favorite was the time Nate
and I gave a speech at the 8th grade graduation ceremony. We were in 7th
grade, and we had bonded so much with the people in 8th grade. Giving
this speech was kind of like one last celebration before they had to leave
St. Joseph and move onto high school.

Will G.
My favorite memory at St. Joseph is my friends and all the memories I get
to make with them. I am so close to my friends that they became family,
and in our Catholic beliefs, they are family. Through our happy moments
and sad moments, we are all in it together. We are always there
for each other in the rainiest weather and brightest sunshine. We will al-
ways meet again someday. And this to me is my greatest memory.

Katie S.
My favorite memory from St. Joseph is at the end of fourth grade. Our
fourth grade teacher brought some of her possessions from home that she
didn’t need anymore to the class and there were a lot of interesting things.
There was a conch shell, tiny paint canvases, a lot of educational/other
books, and many other cool things. It was really fun to get to pick out
things to take home for the year.

Claire M.
One of my favorite memories from going to St. Joseph Catholic School was
way back when I was in Kindergarten. I remember every day when it was
playtime, the girls in my class and I would do each other’s hair with fake
brushes and hair tools. It was one of my favorite memories because it was
a bonding experience, and I remember looking forward to it every day.
Even though it was something small, it was one of my favorite memories
because those girls have become some of my closest friends in the past few
years.

Nate W.
My favorite memory from my time at St. Joesph Catholic School was during
a track meet from my seventh grade year. It was the 4x800 race, and I was
the anchor. We were easily in second place when I got the baton, but we
were well behind the first place team, and their anchor was extremely fast.
I was somehow able to remain at about the same pace as him, when all of
the sudden, there was about 200 meters left, and I was about 75 meters

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behind him. I started sprinting and was able to slowly gain on him. The
crowd started to get loud until eventually it became a roar. He turned and
started to sprint, but I passed him about a meter before the finish line to
win.

Lauren R.
One of my absolute favorite memories from my time here at St. Joseph
was from when I was just a little third grader. This memory took place
during the cold, snowy winter at recess. All of us third graders, fourth
graders, and fifth graders decided to make a huge snow fort against the
old baseball fence. We all worked together for a couple weeks to create
something of our own. Every time I think back to that memory, it puts a
smile on my face because we put aside our differences and worked to-
gether to create something special to us.

Luke R.
My favorite memory is when the Xavier football players came to the
school this year and showed the state championship trophy. I am the wa-
ter boy for the team so the players had me come up in front of the school
and take a picture holding the championship flag. I chose this memory
because I got to talk to the football players, and I found out that my name
was on the state championship trophy. This was a great experience for me
in my 8th grade year.

Katelyn W.
My favorite memory was when we went to the Granger House and we all
ate our lunches in Marion Square and played red rover. The funniest part
of this day was when we saw a mannequin in a store window and we
thought it was a real person. We also got tired on the walk there and had
to sit down and rest.

Andrew G.
My favorite St. Joseph memory would have to be writing letters to Santa
with our buddies. It’s so fun to hear their adorable responses to the ques-
tions you ask them. You get all sorts of different, and sometimes funny,
answers. Honestly, having preschool and kindergarten buddies is fun in
general, but the letters to Santa is my favorite thing.

Elijah P.
I like many things about St. Joseph School. The best memory I have of St.
Joseph is going on the ski trip this year and learning how to ski.

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Grace B.
My favorite memory here at St. Joseph was during the last week of school
last year. Rachel Burke, Ms. Mosnik, and I all sang High School Musical
songs at the top of our lungs. This was my favorite memory because it was
an amazing way to end a year, and who wouldn’t want to sing all the songs
from your favorite childhood movies with a teacher?

Max S.
My favorite memory is playing our favorite card game, tiene Len. We play a
few rounds everyday after school because it’s so much fun. I remember
one round in particular. We sit down by the window, Andrew getting the
deck, Tri is dealing the hand. I get a good hand, two pigs, which are two’s,
the strongest hand of the game tiene Len. Andrew goes first because he
has the 3 of spades, he is complaining because he had four 3’s and now he
only has 3. We put out our cards, and everyone has less than five. I believe
I can win because I have 1 pig, a king, queen, jack, and a seven. Tri, who
won the previous round, goes and puts a 3 down. I thought about what I
could do, and immediately I thought-seven. I put my hand out. I put a
seven, Andrew plays a nine, Tri plays a jack, I play a two, and this round is
over. I put out my run, and I won.

Keli Y.
My favorite memory is when we went to Adventureland for the band trip.
We were going on one of our last rides until we went back home. We were
moving quickly, so we didn't have enough time to set our stuff down. We
got in line, and as we are moving, a kettle corn bag rips and explodes eve-
rywhere. We all were stunned for a minute and then burst out laughing.

Isabella A.
My favorite memory from St. Joseph was when we were in 6th grade at
S.O.D.A. I remember getting on the hayride and telling scary stories with
everyone. When we got off, we were told to run around the yard, and that
was when the 8th grade class silly stringed us, an annual but secret tradi-
tion. It always makes me laugh when I think about how funny it was when
we all got around the yard and were covered in silly string.

Tri V.
Throughout my 2 years at St. Joseph School, I’ve made many memories.
Each of them has slowly made me into the person I am now. I would
probably tell you that my best memory at St. Joseph Catholic School is
spending the day with my friends the day before Christmas break. The rea-
son I love this day so much is that it’s a day that we can play games and
have fun together.

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Kindergarten Menu Suggestions for when
Fr. Dave & Fr. Mark Visit

The kindergartners were asked what they would serve Fr. Dave and Fr.
Mark if they came for supper. Here are the menus they prepared.

 Turkey. Corn. Peas. Apples. Water. That's it. -Avery L
 Lasagna. Chicken. Guess what? We just had salmon last night.

It was good. I'd give them salmon. Carrots. Rice. -Jake D
 Candy and cheesy potatoes. -Owen D
 Hmm...I would say pizza. -Grayson E
 Pizza. -Hadley Y
 Pizza. Why, is Father Dave coming over? -Kinley B
 I'd feed them what they like...grownup stuff. Soup. Homemade soup. -

Ossie G
 Dumpling soup and gummies that are shaped like crosses. My mom

knows how to make them. -Ian P
 Well...they could eat bread and they could drink wine. Those are the

holy stuff that he puts on the table and he blesses them. -Lucas W
 I would just make something like tater tot casserole or noodles.

Probably some bananas or something. -Will N
 Pizza. -Kohen K
 Chicken and rice. -Samantha B
 Healthy stuff like bread, wine, stuff that Jesus would eat. -Ginger H

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Kids say the Darndest Things:

Do you ever shudder at the thought of what your youngster says at school?
We asked a few of St. Joseph’s finest faculty and staff members to share
what they’ve heard, and here’s what they said:

In preschool…
I told the class we were going to spend this week learning about a bird
that cannot fly (penguins) and I wanted them to think about it and guess
what it could be. I was about to give them more clues when immediately
one of my boys said, I know what it is... a dead one.

In kindergarten…
Several of my kindergarteners were talking about why it's good to
be married before you have kids: they noted that you need to have a dad
around to hold the baby so the mom can shower.

People sometimes use cucumbers to help them sleep. They put them on
their eyes.

I know Mr. Kettmann's name... Casey. Like Casey's pizza place.

It’s going to be really warm today. It's going to be like 40 degrees.

You’re an adult when you're 18.
I think you have to be 33.
No, ask your mom.

I watched a movie called “The Never Ending Story”...but it did end.

In daycare...
Mrs. Fenske was speaking with a child about who made the best food,
Mom or Dad. The little guy quickly responded, "Dad." She asked him what
he made best and he replied, "Red meat."

A little boy was running and racing his friends in the gym when he asked
Mrs. Severin to time him. She agreed and he ran a gym lap in 18 seconds.
He asked what his time was and she told him, "18 seconds." He looked at
her with a concerned look on his face and said, "No, but was I fast"? She
said, "Yes"! He said, "So my time was FAST, not 18 seconds."

A little girl wasn't feeling well and Mrs. Severin explained how the
thermoscan thermometer would go across her forehead with a blinking
light and beeping sound. The student looked at her and said, "Does it go
through my brain?"

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One afternoon after school around pickup time, a student asked Mrs.
Severin, "What time is your Dad coming to pick you up"? Mrs. Severin
explained that her dad wasn't coming to pick her up. The little girl looked
at her and said, "Won't your Mom be sad [if you don't come home]"?

One morning before the first school bell, while in before school care, a
student said, "Mrs. Severin, I need to give you something." As Mrs. Severin
walked closer to her, she ran and gave her a huge hug.

A student and Mrs. Severin were talking about singing the ABC's and the
little guy said, "You go first." So, she cleared her throat and started singing,
"Z, B, R, X, Q, H, L," and the student stopped her saying, "Mrs. Severin, you
need to go to preschool." She said, "Well, let me hear you sing the ABC's."
He proceeded to clear his throat, just as she did and sang the ABC's
perfectly.

A student and Mrs. Severin were playing Old Maid when, inevitably, Mrs.
Severin couldn't keep the Old Maid out of her hand of cards. The
preschooler kept laughing and laughing as she would draw it out of his
hand each time. During the last pick of his (to determine who would win),
he drew the Old Maid. He shouted, "Agh, I never wanted to be an Old
Lady"!

One boy was soon going on a family vacation to Colorado to see Nana and
Papa. Since he is always interested in making things or bringing things
back from childcare to give to his sister, mom and dad, Mrs. Severin asked
if he could bring her something from his vacation. Being the deep thinker
he is, he said, "Well, maybe." Mrs. Severin asked if he could bring a
snowball back. He said (in a very serious voice and with emphasizing
hands), "That's not going to be possible"!

One little lad is always questioning things. For instance, daycare staff will
say, "We are going to the gym to play." He will always answer saying, "For
real life"?

In 5th grade…
This year Mr. Kettmann called an early dismissal on Groundhog Day, due
to the weather. One 5th grader heard about this and said it was all the
groundhog’s fault!

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Thank you to the 2018 Shamrock Committee for all their hard work and
dedication to this event! The committee included the following individuals.

Amber Bisinger (co-chair) Robyn Ginther
Lisa Conrad Casey Kettmann
Wendy Downey Denise Lewis
Mallory Dudley Joni Leymaster
Shanna Duggan (co-chair) Jen O’Brien
Sarah Eastman Kristen Perreault

A special thanks to Jeff Alt for sharing his calligraphy skills and hand-
lettering the nametags.
Deepest appreciation to Mrs. Peggy Brady and Mrs. Sheila Lara for their
gracious assistance throughout the planning process.

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