Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy

🍀The shenanigans the leprechauns brought to the ELC were plentiful and oh-so-magical! From tiny green footprints sneaking across our classroom floors to silly surprises of shaving cream fun, the mischief was everywhere! Our little learners enjoyed a special snackaroo of popcorn mixed with tasty goodies. Also, the students discovered mysterious “leprechaun rocks” that magically revealed shiny gold coins inside! And just when we thought the surprises were over, those sneaky leprechauns left behind playful sketches of our day that captured our fun, laughter, and adventures.🍀

✝️Today is the Feast of St. Joseph, one of our school patrons. We held a special Mass at North Campus 'ad orientem', meaning 'to the east." It was a beautiful celebration led by Fr. Tom and our Honor Society. ✝️ St. Joseph, Pray for Us!

The Auction is only TWO DAYS AWAY! To help make your night as flawless as your red carpet look, we have some 'know before you go' information listed below, along with a sign-up link for volunteer hours. The Auction will be at DiNolfo's Banquets in Homer Glen from 6 pm to 11 pm. The (open) bar opens at 6 pm sharp, so don't be late! Attire is typically business casual, but with this year's Lights, Camera, Auction! theme, feel free to get as "red carpet ready" as you'd like! Also, our official SDJCA after party will be hosted by Nik & Ivy's, with our very own Fr. Dan and Fr. Tom as guest bartenders!! All auction bidding (aside from live auction) will go through the online bid site called GiveSmart. You have probably already seen this site posted, and a lot of you have already started bidding! In case you missed it, the link and text option are listed below. We recommend downloading the app and setting up an account before Saturday night so you don't miss out on any of the fun! You do not need to be present to win any of our items or raffles. This means that family and friends can join in on bidding, so please share our link below! Bidding will close on 3/21 at 10:30 pm. https://SDJCA2026.givesmart.com OR TEXT SDJCA2026 to 76278 Raffles and Games this year that are limited supply and first come, first serve! 1. Four Floor seats for the Chicago Bulls - there are only 52 chances to win this amazing package worth over $3,500! Buy your chance today! This raffle will be drawn at the auction; you do not need to be present to win. Online raffle sales will close at 9pm on Friday, 3/20 and resume in person at the auction for cash only! 2. On the night of the auction we will have a Liquor Pull where everyone wins! For $30, you will pull a wrapped bottle of liquor ranging from $15-$75 in value. Supplies are limited and this one always goes quickly! CASH ONLY! 3. A game that everyone will have a chance to play is Heads or Tails! For $10 you can participate in this 50/50 game hosted by the DJ. The winner splits the pot with SDJCA! CASH ONLY! 4. Night of Raffle Baskets - There will be 10 raffle baskets that are available only at the auction! You can buy your raffle tickets for these baskets at the entrance - 12 tickets for $10 or 25 tickets for $20. These raffle baskets will close at 7:15pm and the winning tickets will be posted. CASH ONLY! So! You should bring cash to participate in games, have FUN, and BID often! Remember that 100% of the proceeds made from the auction go directly back to the school, so bid often! Sign up to volunteer on the night of the auction with the link below. These volunteer spots DO count toward your required family hours. https://signup.com/go/VGrPYha Please direct any and all questions to: sdjauction@gmail.com See you on the red carpet! Carly Connors & Jackie Kashirsky

🟣🏐Phoenix Athletics offered "Bitty Ball" to our South Campus students. Here are some 1st and 2nd graders learning drills of the game.🟣🏐

Today in 8th grade, students brought history to life by reenacting what it was like to write letters during the Civil War.

We're off to a GREAT start with all of the online bidding! In case you missed it, here are a few highlights you should check out! We have an exciting raffle back this year - FOUR FLOOR SEATS to a 2026/27 Chicago Bulls game. Check out all the details on the auction site (Item #76). This package, worth over $3,500, can be yours for only $100! Only 52 chances to win at $100 a chance. You do not need to be present to win. Also! Back by popular demand is our Disney Vacation! There are only 100 keys being sold again this year, and more than half are already claimed! This raffle is expected to SELL OUT early, so be sure to buy your chance to win while you can!! There have been a few items added since yesterday, with more exciting ones to come, so check back often! Remember that 100% of the proceeds made from the auction go directly back to the school, so bid often and share with friends and family! https://SDJCA2026.givesmart.com OR Text SDJCA2026 to 76278

✝️3rd graders led Mass beautifully this morning as scripture and Fr. Dan reminded us to keep holy the Sabbath. ✝️

✝️Fr. Dan and Fr. Tom held Lenten confessions today for 4th-6th graders.✝️ Afterwards, a 5th grader jokingly asked Fr. Tom if he lived in the middle confessional; to which Fr. Tom curled up in a ball and showed them where he slept!😂 Our students just adore our priests!

LIGHTS~ CAMERA~AUCTION Site is LIVE!
Bid early and often!
https://SDJCA2026.givesmart.com
OR
text SDJCA2026 to 76278

⛪️SDJCA FAMILY MASS⛪️ Thank you to our students, teachers and families who attended our FAMILY MASS this morning at St. Dennis. It was wonderful seeing our school community come together at Sunday Mass. Our student and faculty servers, lectors and Choir members led a beautiful Mass. Our next and last SDJCA Family Mass of this school year is April 19th at 12pm Mass at St. Joseph Church. Join us! We are SDJCA.

✝️5th grade led Stations today on our North Campus✝️

🍀LUCKY 8th graders received Shamrock shakes today after graduation pictures🍀

🎓📸Graduation picture day!📸🎓 👀 Sneak peek 👀

Together Again Mrs. Cempel is subbing today in Junior High. She and Mrs. Profeta were classmates at St. Dennis, and she was also Mr. Barrett's 2nd grade teacher at St. Dennis. It's great to come together and it's great to be together...We are SDJCA.

✝️Join us on Sunday!✝️

TONIGHT...BE OUR GUEST!

🇺🇸🍕7th grade pizza party in celebration of all students passing the Constitution test their first time.🍕🇺🇸

This morning at Mass, we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with Chase (grade 2); surrounded by his family, classmates, and our school community. Through Baptism, Chase is now a dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, and we officially welcome him into the Catholic Church. We are so excited that he will soon celebrate his First Holy Communion with his class. Welcome, Chase! God is good. We are SDJCA.

✝️First graders did an amazing job leading Mass this morning on the South Campus✝️

✝️5th graders led Mass on the North Campus morning.✝️