Iron Chef--NEW DATE!

Saturday, December 19th

Permission Forms due Wednesday, December 16th

Iron Chef Challenge 2009

10:00 am-2:00 pm

Can you handle the heat?

Then get in the kitchen!

Guidelines

1) Open to all St. Francis of Assisi parish youth grades 6-12. Students will sign up in teams of 2-4 people. The winning team will be awarded the coveted Golden Spatula as well as a gift card for each person.

2) Each team will need one ‘host kitchen’ and one adult leader. The leader will be given the secret ingredient ahead of time. The secret ingredient will be revealed to participants at 10 am. At that time the students may begin planning and preparing their secret dish. Students have until 12 Noon to finish their dish. (All this will take place in the host kitchen.)


3) It is permissible to use portions of a recipe that already exists. It is also permissible to accept help from adults, however the majority of the planning and cooking must be done by the students. The secret ingredient must be included in the dish.


4) Each team must also think of a creative name or title for their dish along with a list of ingredients used. The title should give a hint at what the dish is made out of, what it tastes like, what the inspiration is, etc. This will help to entice the judges! Each team must also prepare a 1 minute explanation of their dish for the judges. This time should be used to explain their creation to the judges and tell them why your creation deserves high marks!


5) Teams will be judged in 4 categories: Appearance, Creativity, Taste and Difficulty. Points will be awarded 1-5. The team with the highest number of points will win. Local celebrity judges will be brought in to administer points.


6) At 12:15 pm all participants should arrive at St. Francis of Assisi Church Activity Room and be ready to “sell” their creation to the judges.Students will bring their creation and spend time talking with the judges.



7) Lunch will be provided for the students at St. Francis. Judges will make their decisions and winners will be decided by 1:00 pm.


This is always a fun event--please join us! We have one team who is the reigning IRON CHEF team who has yet to be beaten. Will someone else triumph this year? Come and find out. The more 'competition' the better!

Thanksgiving Boxes 2009

62-Boxes to decorate

9-Students to help

5-bags of food donated

1-Gum Bubble on the face

On Friday night, a group of students from grades 6-9 helped out to decorate Thanksgiving boxes. We had food and music and a good time overall. Thank you to all the students who worked to decorate these great boxes.

Thank you for all your effort!

Steve Angrisano Concert

Lifeline Youth Mass and
Steve Angrisano in Concert
Saturday, December 5th
3:30 PM- approx. 10:45 PM.

Steve Angrisano is recognized as one of the most dynamic and effective communicators with Catholic young people in the Church today! As a musician, composer and storyteller, Steve has shared his music and message with thousands of people in more that 200 dioceses. His unique blend of laughter, song, story and often hilarious audience interaction have made him a popular choice for many parishes. Registration is through Holy Spirit Church.
Permission forms available in the gathering space kiosk. Pick up one today!

CBC 2009

Cardboard Box City was another success in 2009. Over MEA weekend a group of youth and adults from our parish spent one night in the box to raise money and awareness for the homeless in Rochester. There were a few sprinkles but that did not dampen any spirits.

Interfaith Hospitality Network, the Dorothy Day House and the Salvation Army all benefitted from money raised for this event. Our group contributed $350 for these organizations!

Overall, this event raised $17,000. Money goes directly to Dorothy Day Hospitality House, Salvation Army and Interfaith Hospitality Network.

Visit www.cardboard-box-city.org to see a slideshow of pictures from this event.

Thank you to all students who participated.
A special thank you to Michelle Larson and Tony Condon who braved the weather for this event!!!

Raking Day

Thanks to Kyra, Caleb, Alex, Taylor and Marc who help at our annual Leaf Raking Day on Saturday, November 7th. We had a beautiful Saturday and helped rake the yard of Gwen and David Oeth. Good work, everyone! Thanks for your service!

TEC Retreats

TEC is coming to Rochester in March 2010. Watch for more information!

Click here to visit the website!

Steve Angrisano Concert

This video shows Steve Angrisano who will be doing a concert December 5th at the NET Center in St. Paul. Join us for Mass and an AWESOME concert! Pick up permission form in the kiosk in the Gathering Space at church. Open to grades 8+.

Visit his website!

"Giving Thanks" Get-together

November 20th
Activity Room
6-8:30 pm

Give thanks, have fun, help out! Get into the giving spirit and join us to decorate thanksgiving boxes. Open to all youth in grades 6-12. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate. We’ll decorate boxes, play games and have food!

Join us for this great night that benefits those in need.

Pick up a permission form in the Gathering Space kiosk.
Permission forms due Wed. November 18th.