Parent Evening: Teaching our Children CHASTITY & VIRTUE

THURSDAY, MAY 21 -6:30-9:30 PM Church of St. Joseph Great Room – West St. Paul, MN*

Join The Church of St. Joseph’s for this unforgettable evening that is guaranteed to assist in the formation of our children in chastity, virtue and Christian friendship. Refreshments provided. Please RSVP by Wed (5/20) ann.osendorf@churchofstjoseph.org or 651.789.8357. This event is FREE & open to the public. Sponsored by the Junior High Youth Office with the generous assistance of CAA Foundation.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:

Fr. Thomas Loya: “This is MY Body” ~Speaking a Lie or Telling the Truth Understanding the “language of the Body” as articulated in John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

Father Thomas Knoblach: “The WHY-NOT Culture ~Developing Character & Self-Discipline in our Media-Driven World” The confusing messages of the culture and emerging problems facing the Family and our youth...And what we can do!

Theology on a Stick Fundraising Gala

Theology on a Stick is returning to the State Fair this summer with a series of presentations, music and the popular “Grill the Priest” question-and-answer forum. Events will be held Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays of the fair. Theology on a Stick is presented by the Cathedral Young Adults (CYA) together with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul-Minneapolis, hosted by St. Bernard’s Bulldog Lodge and sponsored by Catholic Aid Association.

CYA is very pleased to announce our first annual...

LATIN NIGHTS: A Theology on a Stick Fundraising Gala. Please come for an evening of food, music and dance!!!

When: Saturday, May 30, 2009
Where: Galtier Plaza, 380 Jackson Street, 10th floor, Saint Paul, MN.

- KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Archbishop Emeritus Harry J. Flynn
- Marshall, radio personality from Cities 97, will be the MC for the evening!
- Catered by Boca Chica!
- LIVE salsa dance music by SALSA del SOUL!
- Dinner & Dance: $50 includes drink. ~ 5:30pm to Midnight.
- Dance: $20 (in advance) includes refreshments/ $25 (door). ~ 8:30pm to Midnight.

Ticket purchases can now be made online for the Gala! Go to www.cathedralyoungadults.org.

Questions? tos@cathedralsaintpaul.org.

Catholic Aid Foundation Golf Tournament

May 18, 2009, Registration Begins at 11:00 AM
River Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove, MN

All proceeds of this tournament go toward the Catholic Aid Foundation's three priority funds:
1. Technology Grants for Catholic Education
2. Chastity & Abstinence Education
3. Disaster Relief

Please contact the Catholic Aid Foundation for more information about this event at 651.765.6548.

Sponsor options include:
Dinner Only for $40
Sponsor a Priest to Golf for $110
Individual Golfer for $110
Benefactor Sponsor for $150
Corporate Sponsor for $500
Founder Sponsor for $1000
Additional Options for $1500 - $3000

More Information About the Young Adult Advisory Team

The Young Adult Advisory Team will consist of young adults and youth ministers who will help Catholic Aid on their youth/young adult initiatives. Catholic Aid has realized that we need youth and young adults to be active participants in the initiatives. We need your help!

There will be a stipend for those who are on the committees (One committee will be in St. Cloud, one in St. Paul). We haven't determined the amount yet, but think that the stipend would be helpful for young adults in college.

Some of the topics we would like to discuss in the young adult advisory are:

Who is CAA and Why Have This Panel?
What does CAA Offer Youth and Young Adults Currently?
What can CAA Offer Youth and Young Adults in the Future?
Explore the Possibility of Social Networking/Volunteer Events?
Explore the Possibility of a Leadership Speaker Series.
Explore the Possibilities of our Scholarship Program
Explore the Ideas for the Annual Convention: How to Get Youth & Young Adults Involved in Convention?
Once a Year We Would Have a Fun Event and a Volunteer Event.

Heather Vargo, Youth Fraternal Liaison, is hoping that the Young Adult Advisory Team will help Catholic Aid better engage youth and young adults in the organization and in their spiritual lives. Also, she hopes that Catholic Aid can offer more volunteer opportunities for youth and young adults (perhaps offer regional service projects).

If you are interested in participating in the Young Adult Advisory Panel, please email Heather Vargo at hvargo@catholicaid.org.

Young Adult Advisory Panel

Catholic Aid realizes that it is essential to include youth/young adults as active participants in any development initiative. They have to be equal partners in the process. Their involvement presents a great challenge to adults and charges them to rethink how they have engaged in planning, program development and implementation. Therefore, the Fraternal Department will pilot a Young Adult Advisory Panel of 8-10 young adults or youth ministers.

Description of the Panel:
The Young Adult Advisory Panel will be focused on how Catholic Aid can increase visibility, promote volunteerism, and foster spirituality in Catholic Aid young people. The panel will assist councils in strengthening relationships with youth.
The panel will consist of 8-10 young adults or youth ministers. Members of the panel will be compensated for their time.
Locations for panels: St. Cloud, MN & St. Paul, MN

Eligibility:
The nominee should be available to meet 2-3 times per year.
The nominee should be between the ages of 17 and 30, or a Catholic youth minister.

Deadline:
Nominations for this panel will be accepted in the Fraternal Department until May 1st, 2009.

To request a nomination form, or if you have questions or comments, please contact:
Heather Vargo, Youth Fraternal Liaison
3499 Lexington Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55126
hvargo@catholicaid.org

Post High School Tuition Scholarships

Post High School Tuition Scholarships applications are due by February 15! Message me if you would like some more information about these. Here's some information about the program:

Program Information:
Purpose
Tuition assistance for high school seniors or first year college students (of any age).

Benefits
CAA members receive financial support to continue their education.
Positive publicity for CAA and Local Councils.

Guidelines - Eligibility Requirements
Must be a member of CAA for 2 years prior to deadline date (Feb. 15th) and when scholarship is awarded. Entering first or second year in college and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate.

Guidelines - How much can you receive?
$500 for attending Catholic college or university.
$300 for attending an accredited non-Catholic college or university, including community and technical college.

Scholarship Applications are available from:
Catholic Aid Web site at www.catholicaid.org.
Your Catholic Aid Field Representative.
CAA Fraternal Department.

Must submit:
Completed application.

Frequently Asked Questions:
I am Catholic. Can I apply for the CAA Scholarship?
Yes, if you are also a member of the Catholic Aid Association. You must be a CAA member for at least two years prior to the application deadline date to be eligible.

I am a member of the Catholic Aid Credit Union. Am I eligible to apply?
Members of Catholic Aid Credit Union are not necessarily members of CAA. If you are a member of both organizations and have been for at least two years prior to the application deadline date, you are eligible.

My parents are Catholic Aid members. Am I eligible as their child?
You are eligible only if you, personally, are also a member of CAA. In addition, you must have been a member for two years as of the application deadline date and at the time the scholarship money is paid to your selected school.

I have a twin. Can we both apply?
Yes, siblings from the same household are eligible if they meet the membership qualifications.

Is there an age requirement?
No, non-traditional age students, as well as traditional, are eligible if they meet the membership qualifications.

I want to attend a technical school. Would this be an eligible institution?
Yes, any accredited college, university, community college or technical school is acceptable.

I received a Catholic Aid scholarship. Do I have to use it this year?
Yes, CAA scholarships are only good for the year in which you apply.

Can I apply for this scholarship each year that I am in college?
No, the CAA scholarships are a one-time only award. Once you are awarded a scholarship, you are no longer eligible for another one.

Community Service Award - Cold Spring, MN

The St. Boniface Catholic Aid Council recognized Janet Aaseth with the Community Service Award. Janet has participated in neighborhood religious education programs, started the youth group at St. Boniface Parish and has spent countless hours volunteering at the St. Boniface Elementary School and visiting with Rocori High School students. She and her husband have served meals to athletes before sports events. She is a member of the community fire department and Catholic Aid is proud to award her with the Community Service Award.