We are Family!
Open House held on last Sunday
in January 10 a.m. - Noon
St. Celestine School is a Catholic elementary school that exists as a
part of the parish faith community which seeks to instill gospel values
and promote spiritual growth through liturgies, service and commitment to God. St. Celestine School recognizes individual differences
and provides a quality foundation that fosters opportunities for
academic, physical and spiritual development in an atmosphere of
peace, safety, hope and love. St. Celestine encourages each student to
care for the environment and to r e s p e ct a l l o f G o d ’s p eo p l e.
St. Celestine challenges students to lead lives rooted in Christ.
If you have any questions or
need more information, please contact:
Mrs. Jeanine Rocchi, Principal
708-453-8234
Thank you for your interest.
3017 N. 77th Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707
w w w. s t c e l e s t i n e s c h o o l . o r g
Thank you to
Belmont Funeral Home
for all your support
of St. Celestine School.
Thank you to
The Elms Funeral Home
for all your support
of St. Celestine School.
The Elms Funeral Home
7600 West Grand Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
708-453-1234
www.elmsfh.com
Thank you!
Thank you! To all who came tonight for your “Night at the
Speakeasy”— we appreciate your support and generosity. We
hope you enjoyed all the night had to offer — the fabulous baskets, raffles, auctions, and fun! Many great events are to come this
year and next, and we hope to see everyone return.
A big thank you to Fr. Cao and Mrs. Rocchi. We are grateful our school has such a wonderful pastor and principal who
support Parents’ Club. Thank you also to our great teachers and
staff, thank you for all you do for us, for this event, and throughout the year.
And how about those baskets?!? They couldn’t exist without
our families who really came through with fabulous donations.
And finally, a very special thank you to our many Parents’ Club
volunteers and room moms who helped make this event and all
Parents’ Club events a success.
Parents’ Club Board:
Lena Roy, Michelle Maiella, Jackie Briskey,
Gerry O’Brien and Richelle Rominski
Basket Coordinators: Richelle Rominski, Lena Roy,
Christine Gillespie and Jeanette Gonzales
Silent Auction Coordinators: Maria Malo and Lena Roy
Centerpieces: Michelle Maiella and Richelle Rominski
Graphic Design, Signage and Program Book: Maria Malo
Thank you to Janay Graves
and Chicago Design Concepts
for raffle and item donations.
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Welcome to
“A Night at the Speakeasy”
Enjoy your evening...
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
Please enjoy purchasing tickets for the Raffle Baskets and
Grand Raffle. Place your bids on the amazing Auction Items.
7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Raffles and Auctions!
After dinner and throughout the evening, please continue
purchasing raffle tickets and checking on your auction bidding.
Basket Raffles Courtesy of St. Celestine Families
Grand Raffle Courtesy of St. Celestine Families
Auction Items and Other Raffles Courtesy of wonderful Donors
10:30 p.m. Evening Ends
Dear St. Celestine Families and Friends:
Thank you everyone for attending this special event.
St. Celestine School is very blessed to have dedicated teachers,
sacrificing parents, a supportive parish, generous alumni, and
excited students. Our school is strong and vibrant (480+
students) because of your support and the importance in carrying
out the mission of the Catholic Church. St. Celestine School is
growing and will continue to grow with your love and support.
As we celebrate the “Year of the Catholic Parent,” we hope to
continue the strong tradition of Catholic education.
Many blessings,
Mrs. Jeanine Rocchi, Principal
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Password is Adrian?
So what is the story with the password. . . Well, our
St. Celestine school opened on September 24, 1936 with four
Sisters. Sister Jean Patrice was the first Superior and with her
came Sister Grace Edward, Sister Miriam and Sister Jean Dolores
who were from the Adrian Dominican Sisters order. In honor
of these sisters and their order, we occasionally use the name of
the order to remember all their hard work, dedication and passion to our school. In 2011, we dedicated a Peace Pole in their
honor to continue the good work they started over 77 years ago.
You can see the Peace Pole in front of the school on 77th Ave.
Thank you to Brian Henning
for this evenings Music!
Please contact Brian at 773-802-0045
for your music and DJ event needs!
Free Raffle!?!
As a thank you for attending tonights event, we have a
dual-basket to raffle for FREE! Please make sure your name
is on your password tag/key and place it in the raffle drawing at
the welcome table. Later tonight, we will draw a name to win the
“At-Home-Tailgate-Baskets” loaded with cool Bears and football
items donated by Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 690
Valued at $225.00. And, as fun runner-up prizes we have
five sets of 4 Zanies Comedy Tickets to give out to donated by
Zanies and Beth Tobin.
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Speakeasy History
Many things happened in the 1920’s. Amelia Earhart became
the first woman to fly, the invention of bubble gum occurred,
and many other exciting events and happenings made headlines.
However, after a certain law was set into place, (The Volstead Act
was the act in which the prohibition of alcohol was enforced), a
rebellion began. The prohibition of alcohol in the United States,
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its Kids Club Package of photos,
stickers, mini pennant and promotional items. And just for fun, treat
yourself to a Sox fun night at home
with baseball platter, plates, napkins
and baseballs. Value: $60.00
43. Chicago Bears Devin Hester
Framed Autographed Custom
Prostyle Jersey donated by the Rudd
Family. Value: $450.00
44. Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah
Encased Autographed Basketball
donated by the Rudd Family. Value:
$250.00
T he f ollowing items ar e fr om a
c o n si g nment company.
45C. Chicago Blackhawks Jeremy
Roenick Signed Hockey Puck.
Starting Bid $150.00
46C. Chicago Blackhawks Bobby
Hull Autographed Puck. Starting
Bid $200.00
47C. Chicago Cubs Mark Prior
Baseball Autographed Photo in
Plastic Sleeve. Starting Bid $50.00
48C. Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks
Autographed Baseball. Starting Bid
$250.00
4 9 C . Chica go Cubs Andr e
Dawson Baseball Autographed
Display. Starting Bid $100.00
50C . Chicago Cubs Ryne
Sandberg Autographed Baseball.
Starting Bid $250.00
51C. Chicago White Sox Frank
Thomas Autographed Baseball.
Starting Bid $200.00
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52C. Chicago White Sox Minnie
Minoso Autographed Display.
Starting Bid $90.00
53C. Chicago White Sox Robin
Ventura Autographed Baseball.
Starting Bid $95.00
54C. Chicago Bears Mike Ditka
Autographed Football Framed
Photo and Check. Starting Bid
$200.00
55C . Chic a go B e a r s B r i a n
Urlacher Autographed Football
Jersey. Starting Bid $450.00
56C. Chicago Bears Walter Payton
Autographed Framed Photo Piece.
Starting Bid $450.00
57C. Chicago Bears Doug Atkins
Autographed Football Photo in
Plastic Sleeve. Starting Bid $75.00
58C . Chic a go B e a r s D o u g
Buffone Autographed Football
Photo in Plastic Sleeve. Starting Bid
$50.00
59C. Chicago Bears Kevin Butler
Autographed Photo in Plastic Sleeve.
Starting Bid $100.00
60C . Chic a go B e a r s Wi l l i a m
Refrigerator Perry Autographed
Framed Photo. Starting Bid $150.00
61C. Chicago Bears Dick Butkus
Autographed Framed Photo. Starting
Bid $250.00
62C. Chicago Bears Gale Sayers
Autographed Framed Photo. Starting
Bid $200.00
63C. Peyton Manning Autographed
Football. Starting Bid $300.00
commonly referred to as “Prohibition,” was from 1920 to 1933.
All kinds of people were not willing to accept this, and so the
birth of the “speakeasy” came forth.
Speakeasies were hidden sections of an establishment that
were used to illegally sell alcoholic beverages during Prohibition.
Some speakeasies were similar to today’s clubs, as there was singing and jazz performances. To enter a speakeasy, one would need
to say a password to the doorperson so that the doorperson
would know whether or not they were really secret agents. It has
been said that for every legal saloon before Prohibition, at least
half a dozen speakeasies were put up after Prohibition. The word
“speakeasy” came from a bartender’s term: people were supposed to “speak easy” when at a bar, meaning not to draw any
suspicion towards buying alcoholic beverages by looking nervous or talking quickly. Speakeasies often featured jazz bands playing within their
walls, and the flappers would dance the night away to the tunes
of the twenties. The bartenders were often in cahoots with
gangs, as well as the owners of the establishment, in concealing
these hidden saloons. The owners often acted as doormen to the
speakeasies, accepting the passwords to enter within the walls of
the hidden bar, and got paid a fine profit for their efforts.
Speakeasies were found everywhere in the United States of
America and Canada. Whether they were established underground, or hidden within stores and other businesses, in every
urban establishment you entered, you were most likely not far
off from an illegal party. Many gangsters and criminals or even
just regular people found themselves hustling illegal beverages a
very profitable act. To transport liquor to the speakeasies, they
used hip flasks, false books, coconut shells, hot water bottles, and
garden hoses. People stored the illegal liquor in carriages with
babies perched on top and in carpenter’s aprons. There were
even men caught hustling liquor over the border in boxes of
eggs. They had drained the eggs of the original contents and
refilled them with liquor.
Prohibition and the Speakeasies, By Jen S. and Ceyana A. Source: http://
theroaringtwentieshistory.blogspot.com/2010/06/prohibition-and-speakeasies.html
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$500 Grand Raffles
Not just one, but 6 Grand Prizes of $500.00 each. Who will
the lucky winners be this year? Maybe you...but you need to buy
a $5.00 ticket. Tickets still available tonight up until the time we
pull the winners.
$500 Tuition Voucher Raffle
Only tonight, for Speakeasy guests! One lucky winner
will win a $500.00 Tuition Voucher to St. Celestine School.
Tickets $3.00 each. Please drop your tickets into the vase
tonight! Graciously donated by The Elms Funeral Home.
$400
Jewelry
Raffle
You can win a stunning pair of Art Deco Blue Quartz with
Cubic Zirconia Earrings. These beauties are valued at $400!
But all you need to do is buy a raffle ticket for $20.00.
As your thank you gift, you will receive a pair of Cubic Zirconia
Earrings. Only 100 tickets will be sold tonight!
Gift
Basket
Raffles
These beautiful baskets are made possible due to the gener-
osity of the families and staff at St. Celestine School. All baskets
are valued between $300-500 each. A listing of all items in each
basket is listed next to the actual basket.
Tickets are $3.00 each
7 tickets for $20.00, 14 tickets for $40.00, 21 tickets for $60.00,
28 tickets for $80.00, 35 tickets for $100.00
The more you buy the more chances to win! Please put your
name on the ticket you drop into the glass jar so when you win,
it will be easy to call your name. All winners must be present to
win a basket.
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32. Broadway in the Suburbs!
With this phenomenal package you
can win Theater Tickets for Two for
any 2014 season show at Marriott
Theater located in the Lincolnshire
Marriott Resort. And to sweeten the
deal, Parents’ Club has tossed in
L e t t u c e E n t e r t a i n Yo u G i f t
Certificates. Donated by Marriott
Lincolnshire and Parents Club.
Value: $150.00
33. Day at the Museum! Take your
family out for a fun day with Five
passes to the Museum of Science
and Industry. The amazing Treasures
of the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit is
going on now thru May 4, 2014, plus
other fabulous things to see in the
entire museum. Included is a darling
Mickey Mouse friend to join your
family. Donated by the Harlem
Irving Companies. Value: $150.00
Automobiles!
Collectibles Die-Cast Model Cars donated
by the Estate of Roman Brygider.
34. Car – Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with
Certificate of Authenticity. Approximate Value between $250.00 - $500.00.
35. Cars – 1967 Chevy Impala SS
and 1968 AMC AMX. Approximate
Value for both $250.00.
36. Cars – 1961 Mako Shark and
Gallardo Lamborghini. Approximate Value for both $190.00.
37. Cars – 1967 Volkswagon Beetle
and 1966 Volkswagon KarmannGhia. Approximate Value for both
$85.00.
Sports
Memorabilia
38. Blackhawks Tickets! Help our
School and Purchase 2 tickets at least
at face value to see the Chicago
Blackhawks play live, and look fabulous while you’re there in your Green
Blackhawks Jersey. Donated by
Parents Club. Value: $260.00
39. Blackhawks Tickets! Help our
School and Purchase 4 tickets at least
at face value to see the Chicago
Blackhawks play live. Donated by
Parents Club. Value: $320.00
40. Hockey for All-Ages! See what
has been know as the Chicago
Blackhawks Farm Team. Win 10
Tickets to the Chicago Steel Hockey
Game(s). You can go to one game
with 10 friends, or break up the tickets as you like. Great for birthday
parties or small company outing. Allages fun. Donated by the Chicago
Steel Hockey Team. Value: $80.00
41. Blackhawks Photo! Can’t get
enough of the Blackhawks? Well
now you can win this amazing photo
and look at the Blackhawks from the
comfort of your home. Donated by
photographer Michelle Malczewski.
Value: $150.00
42. Sox Fan Package! Chicago
White Sox #30 Alejandro De Aza
Framed Autographed and Officially
Numbered Photo donated from the
White Sox Organization, along with
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24. See Old and New Stars!
4 Passes to Triton’s Cernan Earth and
Space Center and a Celestron Land
and Sky Telescope 40TT up to 100x
Magnification. Perfect for observing
day or night. Donated by Triton
College. Value: $60.00.
25. “Speakeasy-Art” A beautiful
“speakeasy-inspired” photo print
which is 15” x 18” framed in black.
Donated by artist Maria Gedroc.
Value: $100.00
26. “Speakeasy” Jewelry Set! Black
Widow Necklace and Earrings. Blueblack crystals in this beaded necklace
suspended by gold-toned meta wires
and clasp. Wire-drop earrings complete the Design Toscano exclusive
ensemble hand-crafted by the artisans
at Petal Thorn Jewelry. Necklace:
18½”L, Earrings: 1½”L. Donated by
Malo Family. Valued at $50.00
27. Family Get-a-Way Starter! 1/2
Off a room at Grizzly Jacks Grand
Bear Resort and Indoor Waterpark,
Utica, Illinois, near Starved Rock
State Park. Value: Approx. Donated
by Grizzly Bear Resort. $50.00
28. Summer Pool Fun! One Family
Pool Pass (for 4) for a Chicago or
Elmwood Park Resident to Elmwood
Park Aquatic Center for the Summer
2014 Season. Must present pass and
all three certificates (papers) at time
of redemption. Includes a certificate
for food concession purchases and
fun pool items to make your summer more enjoyable. Donated by
the Village of Elmwood Park and
Mrs. Bass. Value: $225.00
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29. Feel Great - & - In - Shape!
Certificate for 2 (1hr) workouts with a
personal trainer and includes a complimentary fitness assessment with
Fitness For You, Ruth Ronan. Also
insulated cup and weights to make you
feel good while working out. Donated
by Ruth Ronan. Value: $150.00
30. BFF Salon Day! Take yourself
and your BFF – mom, sister, friend,
daughter for a haircut! This package
contains two gift certificates for women’s haircuts at Caroline’s Hair Design
in Elmwood Park. Also includes a fun
assortment of hair care, body and
beauty products including shampoo,
conditioner, hairspray, brush/comb,
shower gel, lotion, facials, lips glosses
and more in an adorable package.
Enjoy hanging out with your BFF and
enjoy one of the most-famous girl
movie ever “Sex in the City.” Donated
by Caroline’s Hair Salon and Maria
Gedroc. Value: $100.00
31. Theater and Dinner out Twice
and Nice! If you love to get out
and see a great show, you need these
Two sets of Two tickets each to
Two different plays at the Madison
Street Theater, performed by the
Artists of Concordia Theater.
“Roustabout” is in February and
“Next to Normal” is in April. You
get to choose your date and times as
shown on the certificate. Follow easy
instructions for placing ticket
orders. Also, includes Two more gift
certificates to Two different
Elmwood Park Restaurants, Massa
and Spizzico, so you can enjoy your
entire theater/dinner experience.
Donated by Concordia University
and Parents Club. Value: $100.00
Amazing Gift Baskets
Preschool Presents:
“Play it Again Sam”
(Board Game Theme)
7th Grade Presents:
“Nostalgia Cafe”
(Restaurant Gift Certificate Theme)
Kindergarten Presents:
“A Vintage Christmas”
(Christmas Theme)
8th Grade Presents:
“Shop ‘Til You Drop”
(Store Gift Certificate Theme)
1st Grade Presents:
“When You Wish Upon
a Star” (Disney Theme)
Parents’ Club Presents:
“Gobble Gobble”
(Thanksgiving Theme)
2nd Grade Presents:
“Mix Masters and
Washboards”
(Kitchen Theme)
St. Celestine Parish and
St. Celestine Athletics Presents:
“Al Capone’s Vault”
($425.00 cold hard cash)
3rd Grade Presents:
“Gangsters Hideout”
(Men’s Theme)
The Elms Funeral Home
Presents:
“St. Celestine PayDay”
($500.00 Tuition Voucher
to be used at St. Celestine School)
4th Grade Presents:
“Let go my Lego”
(Lego Theme)
5th Grade Presents:
“Dolls and Dames”
(Teen Theme)
Anonymous Donor
Presents”
“Nawlins”
(New Orleans Themed Basket)
Chicago Design Concepts and
6th Grade Presents:
Chicago Ladies Night Out Presents”
“We Kane, We Shaw,
“Christmas Shopping....
We Crawford”
DONE!”
(Chicago Blackhawks Sports Theme)
(Toy Themed Basket)
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Silent Auction
We have amazing auction items for bidding!!! Four categories are: Priceless, Great Deals, Automobiles and Sports. Visit the
tables to see items and place bids throughout the evening. Check
them often and rebid as we wish you luck in obtaining your
desired items & services. The items listed below reflect the list
at time of printing.
Each auction sheet has its own starting bid and bid increments. Please put your name and phone number each time
you bid. You do not need to be present to win an auction item.
If your name is the last one on a bid sheet when the auction
closes, you win and we will contact you for payment.
Priceless Items
1. Hidden Treasure “Under the
Sea” hand painted wooded chest
decorated by Mrs. Pharis’ 4yr. old
Preschool class! Value: $Priceless
2. American Treasure “God Bless
America” hand painted wooded
chest decorated by Mrs. Pharis’ 3yr.
old Preschool class! Value: $Priceless
3. Children’s handprint watercolor on canvas with words “With love
and helping hands a child can accomplish anything!” created by Mrs.
Niklewicz’s 4yr old Preschool class!
Value: $Priceless
4. “Sweet Dreams Package” An
evening visit over the weekend to
your home from Mrs. Niklewicz!
Includes certificate and blanket. A
snack, stuffed animal, play a game
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and bed time story with your child
will be provided that special evening!
Value: $Priceless
5. A hand-painted, artistic chair
with the Chicago Blackhawks logo
and Stanley Cup art all in black, red
and yellow! Painted and donated by
Ms. Marsha Picano. Value: $Priceless
6. Apron and Recipe Box decorated by Mrs. Doyle’s Kindergarten
class! Value: $Priceless
7. A beautiful painting of a tree
with pastel leaves surrounding it
which are Room 114 students’
thumb prints and their names.
Back of the canvas states class
name and year! Decorated by Mrs.
Schoenstenes’s Kindergarten class.
Value: $Priceless
8. Framed photo-art of the words
“Faith, Hope and Love” spelled out
by Mrs. Jandrists and Mrs. Portiera’s
First grade classes! Value: $Priceless
9. Framed photo-art of children’s
hands in the shape of a heart with
quote inside by Ms. McNulty’s
Second grade class! Value: $Priceless
10. A movie outing for your child
and three of their friends with Mrs.
Jandrists and Ms. McNulty. Includes
movie ticket, popcorn and drink for
each child! Value: $Priceless
11. Collaborative Cross Artwork in
beautifully matted frame and Mother
Teresa saying decorated by Mrs.
Gallagher’s Third grade class and
Mrs. Gomez! Value: $Priceless
12. Collaborative Cross Artwork
in beautifully matted frame and
Mother Teresa saying decorated by
Ms. Crimmins’ Third grade class and
Mrs. Gomez! Value: $Priceless
13. Halloween Jewelry Box decorated by Mrs Szeszol’s Fourth grade
class! Value: $Priceless
14. Thanksgiving Wreath decorated by Ms Truppa’s Sixth grade class!
Value: $Priceless
15. A “Basket of Service” handy
help with raking leaves, shoveling
snow, babysitting, spring cleaning or
even tutoring from Mrs. Loftus, Mrs.
Hamilton, Mrs. Detty and Mr.
Cousin’s Seventh and Eighth Grade
Students! Value: $Priceless
16. A party at Chuck E. Cheese
for 5 children with 3 of your
“Special” teachers, Mrs. Murphy,
Mr. Kamptner and Ms. Vessini!
Value: $Priceless
17. Front Row Left Side for the
Christmas Show! Value: $Priceless
18. Front Row Right Side for the
Christmas Show! Value: $Priceless
19. Ten Out-of-Uniform Passes!
Value: $Priceless
20. One Out-of-Uniform Pass for
the Entire School! Value: $Priceless
21. Lunch with the Principal for
your child and three of their friends!
Value: $Priceless
22. A Limo-ride Lunch Adventure
with Fr. Paul and Mrs. Rocchi for
your child and three of their friends!
Value: $Priceless
Great Deals
23. To Infinity and Beyond Family Style! 4 Passes to Triton’s
Cernan Earth and Space Center,
named after our local, famous astronaut Eugene Cernan, a Lumni-Light
Drawing Board with accessories for
family fun later and a gift certificate to
the Elmwood Family Restaurant as
well as a gift certificate for a free Eli’s
Cheesecake. Have a wonderful family
day together! Donated by Triton
College, Elmwood Restaurant,
Eli’s Cheesecake and Joe Malo. Value:
$65.00
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