Notre Dame Preparatory | Spiritual Life

"From the Heart" upcoming opportunities are updated on a regular basis. Please check our website often, as projects are updated when they become available.

Students must provide a parent signed permission slip before boarding buses for Christian Service Events.

Permission slips may not be duplicated and shared with friends. You must RSVP with coordinator to reserve your participation forms. Permission slips received without reservations may be denied. Bus seating is limited so your RSVP reserves a seat on the bus.

Students will not be able to participate without a permission slip.
**Verbal permission will not be accepted.

November

Welcome to America Project – Saturday’s in November Saturday’s 11/8, 11/15, 11/22: 9 am to 1 pm 4-6 students. The project furnishes the homes of newly resettled refugees in Phoenix. Our students meet in Tempe, load vans and cars to deliver and help set up the homes for these refugees. Also, Sorting and organizing: Saturday’s: put together your own group, select a date, sort and organize donations. Contact: Mary Slawsby @ 480-353-9515 or mslawsby@qwest.net. Reservation needed to participate.

Phoenix Rescue Mission Special Events & Meal Service Opportunities - Listed below are immediate needs for meal service volunteers. To serve, you must be scheduled on the calendar! Please respond to this e-mail or call 602-346-3339 if you are able to attend. This will allow us to properly credit your service and insure there is not overbooking on the calendar!

Saturday, November 15th- Breakfast Service
6:15 am to 8:00 am (Mission: 1801 S 35th Ave). Need 3 to 4 people

Saturday, November 15th - Dinner Service
4:15 pm to 6:00 pm (Mission: 1801 S 35th Ave). Need 2 to 3 people

Phoenix Rescue Mission: Friday, November 21, 2008 Thanksgiving Preparation
1-4p.m. 25 volunteers needed. Help to prepare the Mission for Thanksgiving Outreach Program. Activities include light maintenance, landscaping and decorating. 1801 S. 35th Ave. NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. RESERVATION REQUIRED: Contact Marlena Pardon @ Phoenix Rescue 602-346-3339 or mpadron@phoenixrescuemission.org. ***ANYONE SHOWING UP WITHOUT RESERVING THEIR SPOT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER*********

Maggie’s Place November 22nd, 2008 9am-noon10 students needed.
No transportation provided The children, mothers and staff of Maggie’s Place will graciously appreciate your help! A typical work day Saturday consists of general deep cleaning of the houses (cleaning refrigerators, ovens, walls, windows, floors, etc., maintenance of exteriors lawns alley ways and courtyards, deep cleaning of the vehicles and sorting of the donations). Every work day finishes with a lunch provided for the volunteers by the staff the home.
The Michael Home - 8005 N. 45th Avenue, Glendale No permission slip needed
Beth Oelkers beth@ftnf.org 480-563-3330

Phoenix Rescue Mission: Saturday, November 22, 2008: Thanksgiving Outreach
Ministry and Thanksgiving Meal boxes and Turkeys will be distributed to those less fortunate. 20 Volunteers needed to help Set-up from 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a..m. 30 Volunteers needed for Event from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Finally, clean up crew 12 volunteers needed from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Phoenix Rescue Mission 1801 S. 35th Ave., NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. RESERVATION REQUIRED: Contact Marlena Pardon @ Phoenix Rescue 602-346-3339 or mpadron@phoenixrescuemission.org. ***ANYONE SHOWING UP WITHOUT RESERVING THEIR SPOT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER*********

Phoenix Rescue Mission: Thanksgiving Day Meal’s Thursday, November 27, 2008
Help feed up to 300 families on Thanksgiving Day. Breakfast Servers start @ 6:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m., Set up Crew starts @ 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., Lunch Servers shift 1 starts @ 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Lunch Servers Shift #2 starts @ 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Sack Meal Preparers start @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Phoenix Rescue Mission 1801 S. 35th Ave., NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. RESERVATION REQUIRED: Contact Marlena Pardon @ Phoenix Rescue 602-346-3339 or mpadron@phoenixrescuemission.org. ***ANYONE SHOWING UP WITHOUT RESERVING THEIR SPOT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER*********

December

Maggie’s Place Saturday, December 6th 9 am to 1pm 10 students needed
No transportation provided The children, mothers and staff of Maggie’s Place will graciously appreciate your help! A typical work day Saturday consists of general deep cleaning of the houses (cleaning refrigerators, ovens, walls, windows, floors, etc., maintenance of exteriors lawns alley ways and courtyards, deep cleaning of the vehicles and sorting of the donations). Every work day finishes with a lunch provided for the volunteers by the staff the home. No permission slip needed
Beth Oelkers beth@ftnf.org 480-563-3330

Welcome to America Project – Saturday’s in December Saturday’s 12/6, 12/13, 12/20: 9 am to 1 pm 4-6 students. The project furnishes the homes of newly resettled refugees in Phoenix. Our students meet in Tempe, load vans and cars to deliver and help set up the homes for these refugees. Also, Sorting and organizing: Saturday’s: put together your own group, select a date, sort and organize donations. Contact: Mary Slawsby @ 480-353-9515 or mslawsby@qwest.net. Reservation needed to participate.

St. Vincent DePaul – Tuesday, December 9, 2008

ggbud2@earthlink.net

Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale - Sunday December 14, 2008
4 Students Needed/ 2 Chaperones Needed NO Transportation Provided
Minnezona Holiday Celebration Help with set-up, assisting children's activities, clean-up
74th & Minnezona (just north of Camelback/block party)
3:30-5:30 pm
NO permission slip needed
Janae Jaynes janae@azhomesrus.com 602-793-9000

Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale - Saturday December 20, 2008
12 Students Needed/ 2 Chaperones Needed - NO Transportation Provided
Paiute Holiday Celebration Help with set-up, assisting children's activities, clean-up
Scottsdale Paiute Park 64th and Osborn
11:30-3:30 pm
NO permission slip needed
Janae Jaynes janae@azhomesrus.com 602-793-9000

Sunday December 21st, 2008, HomeBase Youth Services
8 Students Needed, NO Transportation Provided
Chef for a Night, Prepare meal at facility
931 E. Devonshire. Phoenix (just north of Indian School Rd.) 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Permission Slip Required
Janae Jaynes janae@azhomesrus.com 602-793-9000

Sunday December 28st, 2008, HomeBase Youth Services
8 Students Needed NO Transportation Provided
Chef for a Night Prepare meal at facility
931 E. Devonshire. Phoenix (just north of Indian School Rd.) 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Permission Slip Required
Janae Jaynes janae@azhomesrus.com 602-793-9000

January

St. Vincent DePaul –Wednesday, January 14, 2008

Serve dinner and set up dining area for homeless or the working poor. St. Vincent De Paul downtown center West Watkins Street. MUST WEAR jeans, sneakers and NDP T-Shirt. Bus leaves at 3:00 p.m. sharp and will return approximately 7:45 p.m. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY with Gwen Budnik, ggbud2@earthlink.net,

480-948-5423. Permission slip required.

Horsense Youth Riding Camp Begins, Saturday, January 17, 2009:
Strap on your jeans, grab your boots and head out to Mac Donald’s Ranch to work with under privileged children in the Scottsdale School District. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Five weeks starting Saturday, January 17, 2009 – February 14, 2009! No Experience Necessary! Contact Marie Cancilla at marie.cancilla@cox.net or 623-792-5198. Permission slips required. Transportation NOT provided. Location: Mac Donald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Corner of Scottsdale Rd and Jomax.

February

St. Vincent DePaul – Wednesday, February 11, 2008 Serve dinner and set up dining area for homeless or the working poor. St. Vincent De Paul downtown center West Watkins Street. MUST WEAR jeans, sneakers and NDP T-Shirt. Bus leaves at 3:00 p.m. sharp and will return approximately 7:45 p.m. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY with Gwen Budnik, ggbud2@earthlink.net,480-948-5423. Permission slip required.

March

St. Vincent DePaul – Wednesday, March 11, 2008

ggbud2@earthlink.net

Horsense Youth Riding Camp Begins, Saturday, March 21, 2009
Strap on your jeans, grab your boots and head out to Mac Donald’s Ranch to work with under privileged children in the Scottsdale School District. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Five weeks starting Saturday, March 21, 2009 – April 25, 2009! ***NO Camp on April 11, 2009*** No Experience Necessary! Contact Marie Cancilla at marie.cancilla@cox.net or 623-792-5198. Permission slips required. Transportation NOT provided. Location: Mac Donald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Corner of Scottsdale Rd and Jomax.

April

Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale - Saturday April 4, 2008
6 Students Needed/ 1 Chaperones Needed NO Transportation Provided
Spring Picnic - Help with children's activities
Barker Club 2311 N. Miller Rd. Scottsdale
10:00-2:00 pm
NO permission slip needed
Janae Jaynes janae@azhomesrus.com 602-793-9000

St. Vincent DePaul – Wednesday, April 8, 2008

ggbud2@earthlink.net

Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale April 17, 2008
4 Students Needed/ 2 Chaperones Needed NO Transportation Provided
Around the World Help with children's activities, food, and support areas
Paiute Neighborhood Center 6535 E. Osborn Scottsdale
3:45-6:00 pm
NO permission slip needed
Janae Jaynes janae@azhomesrus.com 602-793-9000

Christian Service Fair

From the Heart sponsored its first Christian Service Fair on August 23, 2007. All NDP students attended the fair with their theology classes. A 15 minute presentation was given by different speakers and then students visited the various booths for information on the ways in which they can help service their community. Below is a list of organizations that were represented during the all day event.

Andre House
Boys and Girls Club
City of Scottsdale
Future 4 Kids
Habitat for Humanity
Healthcare for Homeless
Homebase Youth Services
Horse Sense
Hospice Inspiris
Make a Difference
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Center

Rebuilding Together/ Valley of the Sun
Ronald McDonald House
Scottsdale Healthcare
Special Olympics
St Mary’s Food Bank
St. Vincent de Paul
Star Tutoring
SW Human Development
Teen Lifeline
United Food Bank
Welcome to America Project

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Past Event Highlights:

April 2007 Ronald McDonald House:

The Ronald McDonald House Pancake Breakfast on April 7th was a lot of fun. Student volunteers grilled pancakes and sausages for the families staying at the house over the Easter holiday. Some of our volunteers entertained the younger guests with an egg hunt while others coordinated egg decorating activities. We also provided Easter baskets filled with goodies for the guests at the house and also for the children staying at the hospital. The students got a tour of the campus and learned about the ways in which our volunteering makes a difference!

January “Reach Out and Read” Event

On Saturday - January 27th, 14 NDP students spent the day helping out at Reach Out and Read . ROR targets children who are growing up in poverty and are often at risk for reading and school failure. ROR promotes early literacy by providing books at hospital and clinic programs. Our group of NDP students assisted in the warehouse by sorting, cataloging and organizing new and gently used books. This is the first time Reach Out and Read have partnered with a school to work in the warehouse. The NDP students were able to fill all of the shelves for the agency and now there are thousands and thousands of books ready to get out to the children. The event yielded such a welcomed success, that Reach Out and Read asked for a continued quarterly partnership!

NDP students said they enjoyed sorting the books and felt a sense of accomplishment after the day was done because they knew they were helping kids in need. They also liked meeting and getting to know fellow students, and spending the day together working as a team.

Thanks to coordinator Marcia Hugus, parents, and students who helped at this event.

Sorting at "Reach Out and Read"

Working together at "Reach Out and Read"

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Special Olympics Holiday Bowling Classic

The Special Olympics Holiday Bowling Classic on December 2 was a huge success. We were able to transport 44 students to the help in various capacities. Mostly the volunteers were cheering supporters for each of the various teams they were helping. Not only were they getting to know the participants of the event, they also got time to get to know their fellow students from school. Comments by the students included:

“I would happily do this again even if I didn't get service hours…I enjoyed this activity very, very much… This event meant a lot to me…I met some great people, and the event was a blast!... It was a really good experience to help disabled people… All of the From The Heart activities should be like this. I enjoyed every minute of it.”

The committee it working to provide more volunteer experiences like this. Continue to check the From the Heart website under the Spiritual Life tab for more exciting opportunities.

Special Olympic Holiday Bowling Classic

December “From the Heart’ Volunteers

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