WELCOME! It is another exciting year for St. Pius and we are so delighted that the Mothers’ Club is part of it! We invite every mom to join us. The time commitment can be as large or as small as your life allows and you can pick the activities that interest you and fit your schedule. We look forward to a faith-filled, service-oriented, fun year. We hope that you will be there with us.

Marketplace - A Holiday Fair: This major fundraiser combines artisan vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch and other activities to kick off the holiday season. Many volunteers are needed. Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Advent By Candlelight: Mothers’ Club hosts an evening of fellowship and spiritual growth as we focus on keeping Christ in Christmas. Plan to take a break from the hectic pace of this time of year. Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Mothers’ Retreat: All moms are invited to attend this day of reflection and spiritual growth. This program will have a theme and a guest speaker. We conclude with the opportunity for reconciliation. Saturday, February 6th, 2010

SERVICE PROJECTS:

1. Toiletries for the Homeless: Several hundred toiletry packets are prepared for the St. Vincent de Paul Society to distribute at homeless shelters. Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
2. Pillows for Pam: We provide hand-made pillows to breast cancer patients at Georgia Cancer Foundation. The pillow is used to supoort the patient's arm or under a seatbelt. Saturday, January 23, 2010.
3. Project Linus: We make hand-tied fleece blankets for children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need. Saturday, January 23, 2009.
4. Gift of Grace House: Mothers’ Club provides a meal or groceries once a month for the women living at the house, which is a hospice for women with AIDS.

TEACHER APPRECIATION:

1. Start Up Kits: Mothers’ Club provides items such as notepads to kick off the new year.
2. Birthday Cakes: The Mothers’ Club provides a birthday cake for each faculty member.
3. Teacher Appreciation Lunch: Lunch is served buffet style for the faculty and staff on the afternoon that students are dismissed early for the PSAT. Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
4. Christmas Gifts: The Mothers’ Club presents each faculty and staff member with a special gift for the holiday season.
5. Christmas Party: Volunteers from the four parent organizations help the Development Office host the faculty/staff Christmas party. Saturday, December 5th, 2009
6. Valentine Treats: Special treats are laid out in the faculty dining room on Valentine’s Day. Thursday, February 11th, 2010

DRESDEN SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP:

1. School Supply/Book Drive: Mothers’ Club collects school supplies to help stock the teachers' closets. Used books are collected to allow the children to build their home library.
2. Teacher Lunch: Lunch is hosted at Dresden Elementary School by the Mothers' Club to show appreciation for these teachers’ dedication and hard work in a less than optimal environment. Monday, December 14th, 2009
3. Friendship Garden: This is planted simultaneously with Campus Beautification at St. Pius.
4. Student Tutors: Students from the St. Pius Spanish classes assist with parent/teacher conferences. We would like to see this expand into a tutoring program.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

1. Prayer Group: This organized group provides uniform prayer support for the students, faculty and staff of the St. Pius community.
2. Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration is coordinated for each Friday. Guardians are sought for one-hour time slots between 8:00am and 3:00pm.

Campus Beautification: This committee strives to make sure the grounds of St. Pius are groomed consistently. Physical appearance has an important impact on mental sharpness and spiritual growth.

Hospitality: Mothers’ Club assists the administration by hosting the Principal’s List/Dean’s List Receptions, Freshman Registration and provides refreshments at meetings throughout the year.

Social Activities: Sometimes we like to get together just for fun. Bunco Nights are filled with laughter and hilarity. We are open to new ideas – line dance lessons anyone?

Sunshine/Sympathy: Members of this committee coordinate assistance and support for those who need to be remembered (get well, sympathy, congratulations).

Used Uniforms: Collecting and organizing used uniforms for resale is a tremendous service to the St. Pius community. Any assistance in containing costs is much appreciated by parents.

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Student Assistance: Mothers’ Club funds are used to contribute to the scholarship programs administered by the Development Office. In addition, funds are made available for the Dean of Students to use at her discretion for students in need.

Alumnae Moms: Many moms continue to be involved in the St. Pius community after their children have graduated. They help us in our fundraising and service projects.