New: Girls State Soccer Information
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Good luck to Coach Higgins and XHS Girls Soccer as they take on Dallas Center - Grimes in the state semi-final match on Thursday June 2nd! Match time is set for 12:30pm. on Field #9 at the Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. If you are planning to head to Des Moines to cheer on the Saints, please familiarize yourself with the following information:
SPECTATOR ADMISSION: TICKETS SOLD ONLY THROUGH BOUND: Tickets are $10 plus processing fees and must be purchased through Bound. All ticket sales are digital tickets. No cash sales will be conducted on-site. Spectator gates open at 9:00 a.m. on all three dates. Children not yet in kindergarten will be admitted for free. You will be stamped when you enter the complex. If you leave the complex and plan to attend another match later in the day, your stamp must be visible to re-enter the park. If no stamp is visible, you must purchase another ticket.
SATURDAY ADMISSION: With boys and girls championship games on Saturday, June 4, there will be two separate entrances. The girls’ entrance will be at the west gate entrance (this is the team entrance on Tuesday and Thursday). Teams will enter through the park's center entrance (the spectator entrance for Tuesday and Thursday matches). There will be signage to direct teams and spectators to their proper entrance.
PLEASE NOTE: Spectators will NOT be allowed to bring the following items inside the Cownie Soccer Complex: Coolers & Thermoses, backpacks & large bags; outside food & drink, and weapons of any kind. Be prepared to have items you bring into the park inspected.
Lawn chairs, strollers and umbrellas ARE permitted into the complex.
SPECTATOR PARKING: The Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department charges a $10 fee for parking each day. Be advised that if a spectator leaves the Cownie Soccer Complex and returns that same day, you will be charged an additional $10 to park. Cownie officials have asked that spectators NOT park on the grass medians. Cars parked on the grass medians will be ticketed.
VIDEOTAPING: There is no designated space for teams or fans to videotape. Paying spectators, including anyone filming for scouting purposes, are not restricted from videotaping as long as the video equipment is handheld. The use of tripods is prohibited in the stands. The tournament manager will not make special arrangements for seating or electrical hook-up for anyone wishing to videotape. Seating is limited in the press box, and teams will be prohibited from taping in the press box.
CHAMPIONSHIPS MATCHES ON IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION: We are proud to announce that the championship matches will be broadcasted and streamed live on Iowa Public Television. Links to the stream will be posted on the IGHSAU website.
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New: Prepare for the End of Free Meals for All Students
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Are you prepared for the end of free meals for all students when this school year ends? While the federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress recently declined to continue funding this program. All families will need to carry a positive balance in their students’ school meal accounts when school begins in the fall.
Take action now to prepare for this change when the 2022-2023 school year begins:
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If interested, you will need to complete the 2022-2023 application once it becomes available on Xavier’s website after July 1, 2022.
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If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, it is important that you start budgeting for the cost of school lunches next year. You may pay off negative meal account balances or deposit money in your student’s account through EZSchoolpay.com.
To apply for free or reduced meals, please go to the Xavier website to find an application. For assistance completing the application or for questions, please contact Lorraine Gaffney; Food Service Director at lorraine.gaffney@xaviersaints.org or call 319-294-6635 x339.
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New: Join Us! Rededication of the Bob Erusha & Ken Charipar Fields
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Rededication of the Bob Erusha Softball Field: June 16
Thursday, June 16th
4:30 p.m. on Homeplate
Lineup:
Chris McCarville (R97), XHS President - Welcome
Fr. Mark Murphy (R98) - Field Blessing
Ceremonial First Pitch
GO SAINTS!
Stay to cheer on Xavier Softball as they host CR Washington in an MVC Doubleheader at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 for both games.
Free Popcorn Night for all Xavier fans
courtesy of the Garnsey family.
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Rededication of the Ken Charipar Baseball Field: June 22
Wednesday, June 22nd
4:00 p.m. on Homeplate
Lineup:
Chris McCarville (R97), XHS President - Welcome
Deacon Dan Rouse - Field Blessing
Ceremonial First Pitch
GO SAINTS!
Stay to cheer on Xavier Baseball in the JV & Varsity games vs. Beckman Catholic at 5:00 p.m.
Admission to both games is $5.
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Reminder: Summer Student Volunteer Opportunities with the Xavier Foundation |
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Looking for your teen to get out of the house and do something productive this summer? Want them to gain office experience and help build the resume? The Xavier Foundation Office has a need for summer volunteers!
- No set hours, vary by projects each week – will reach out via email as needed throughout the summer.
- Projects could include: Assembling mailings, delivering items to parishes/donors, helping set up for events, database/research, etc.
- Volunteer/unpaid positions
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Reminder: Xavier Foundation Seeking Volunteer Grant Writer |
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The Xavier Foundation office is also seeking a volunteer grant writer. This is a volunteer role that can be done one your own time, at your own pace, from your own home, as able. Please contact us at development@xavierfoundation.org if you or someone you know may be able to assist. Thank you and Go Saints!
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Reminder: Summer Faith Happenings |
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Summer is a great time to grow in your relationship with the Lord! Here is a quick glance at just a few of the amazing things happening at our parishes this summer. Be sure to check out all the parish websites for details and Mass schedules.
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Reminder: Sports Physicals Offered to Xavier Students |
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Sports Physicals will be offered to Xavier students at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids
- Dates: July 5 - August 5
- Cost: $45 (will not be submitted to insurance) cash, check or credit card accepted
- To schedule: Call 365-7581
- Location: 1515 42nd St NE Cedar Rapids
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Visit their website at: www.familydocscr.com
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Reminder: Summer Office Hours |
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The office will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Starting May 31st the main office will be open Monday through Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm, Friday 8:00pm-12:00pm. The offices will be closed the week of July 4th-8th for summer cleaning.
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All tuition at this time should be paid. Please login to your online account (instructions and login below) to check balances and make payments. The returning students must have tuition paid to be considered officially enrolled for the next school year.
To see Tuition Contract, Tuition Balance, account details or make a payment click the link My BackPack or locate at our website http://www.xaviersaints.org/parent/. Please use the retrieve User ID or Reset password on My BackPack website. Reminder user id should be some form of first letter first name and last name ex TDRISH or may have a number on the end of a more common name ex TDRISH1.
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Reminder: Benefit for Rick & Lorraine Gaffney |
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Please consider supporting our fearless leader of the lunchroom, Lorriane, and her husband, Rick, as their friends/family put together this fundraiser to help make needed modifications to the home after Rick’s surgery & leg amputation. Thank you and God bless the Gaffney family!
When: Sunday, June 12, 2022
Where: St Patrick’s Gym – Ryan, Iowa
Details:
- Breakfast served from 9:00am-12:00pm by the Ryan’s Lions Club
- Live auction at 11:00am
- Silent auction by the Ryan Fire Department (Contact Jason Stepanek at 563-608-6935 for auction donations)
- 50/50 raffle drawings at 10:00,11:00 and 12:00
- A Venmo account has been set up to use for gift donations (QR code in attachment below) or donations can be mailed to: PO Box 211 Ryan, IA 52330
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Reminder: XPX Uniform Collection |
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XPX will once again be collecting “graduated” and out-grown GENTLY WORN uniforms. These items will be available in August for purchase at the annual Back-to-School Sale! All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the XPX programs, which support the students, staff and teachers at Xavier. Please clean out those closets and bring ANY UNIFORM APPROVED items (polos, sweaters, quarter-zips, pants) to the main office. Gentle used spirit wear will be accepted too. All items must be without stains or tears. Thank you for your support! |
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Reminder: St. Joseph Fun Days |
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St. Joseph Fun Days will be June 3, 4 and 5. Please join us in celebrating our Faith, Family and Community. There are many activities for all age groups; Country Store, Silent Auction, BINGO, Carnival Rides, Kids Games, Food, Hog Roast, Paddle Wheel and fantastic musical talent all weekend long in the Beverage Tent. Raffle tickets are available for $10 each with a chance to win $20,000! There are also many volunteer opportunities available if you are willing to help out a fellow parish! Please visit www.stjoesmarion.org for more information.
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Reminder: Second Round of STO/FACTS Applications |
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We would like to remind families of a second round of assistance through STO. FACTS applications that STO uses are due by July 1st. If you have started the application process already please respond to any FACTS inquiries and complete the application process. |
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Website: XavierSaints.org | Phone: 319-294-6635 | Fax: 319-294-6712 |
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