Fathers' Club

Fathers’ Club Fall BBQ

Cafeteria doors open at 6:30 PM  |  BBQ served at 7:00 PM

RSVP at fathersclub@corjesu.org so we know how much beer, soda, brats, and burgers to provide

All fathers of Cor Jesu students are invited to attend the kickoff to another great year at Cor Jesu! If you are the father of a student, you’re already in the club! You won’t want to miss the beer, brats, burgers and the chance to meet other Cor Jesu dads. Come join in the fun!

• Who: All Cor Jesu Dads
• When: Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Cor Jesu Cafeteria
• What: The BBQ is an opportunity to meet other CJ dads, network, and see what events the Fathers’ Club has in store this year for you. It’s also your chance to get involved and make the most of your daughter’s as well as your years as part of the Cor Jesu family.

COVID Protocols: This event will be held indoors and therefore we are expected to observe all school COVID protocols. Masks must be worn when not eating or drinking and seating is limited to five persons per table. Thank you for your kind understanding. 

Join your daughter for the celebration of First Friday Liturgy at Cor Jesu.  Fathers and daughters participate in the liturgy as lectors and musicians.  Then after the Mass, join your daughter for breakfast in the cafeteria and student commons.

We are pleased to announce the 14^th Annual Father/Daughter Liturgy will be held on Friday, January 6 at 8:15 AM in the Gym.

Some other important items to ensure a smooth morning:

• Parking: Parking will be available on nearby lots; additional details will be provided closer to the event date.
• Shuttles: Shuttles will be available to bring dads to and from nearby lots; details to follow.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive outside of your daughter's homeroom by 7:45 a.m. Mass will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m. and last approximately one hour.
• Preferred Attire: Coat and tie.

We look forward to seeing you on November 5 for a wonderful celebration of the Eucharist with our daughters!
 

Grab your daughter and head to CJ to watch a movie under the stars! Bring your chairs or blanket and watch as a movie is shown on the back parking lot at Cor Jesu.  Refreshments will be provided.

Cor Jesu Fathers' Club Presents: The Annual Father Daughter Banquet

Saturday, January 14, 2023
6 p.m. at the Marriott Grand St. Louis

Make your reservation by Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Please join us for “the can’t miss event of the school year” on Saturday, January 14, 2023, for an evening of dinner and dancing with family and friends at the Marriott Grand St. Louis!

Advanced ticket purchase is required, as seating will be assigned. Banquet cost is $60 per person. A photographer from Wagner Portrait Group will be available for posed pictures to commemorate the event.

* Please do not let cost be a deterrent. Anyone needing financial for this event should reach out to Dr. Meghan Bohac and arrangements may be made.

Reservations are due by December 27, 2022.
The Registration and Payment Process has changed. Payments will be charged to your Blackbaud Tuition Management (formerly SMART) account.  Please make careful note of the instructions below:

1.    Meal and Table Selection
Each person in your party must complete the Menu/Table Sign-up form (click on the hyperlink or copy it and paste it into a browser separately to make meal and table selections.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbAzG6zytBRiC_jR4UlFpmCXg5hxf_KPTxrqLl34nCC21aiw/viewform)

Menu options include a chicken/steak combo, a pasta dish, or a vegetarian/gluten-free dinner. All meals come with rolls, a salad with your choice of ranch or balsamic vinaigrette, and a dessert of cheesecake with strawberry sauce. Allergy information: While none of the dishes contain nuts or use nuts in their preparation, the Marriott is NOT a nut-free facility and thus cannot classify any of the food as nut free. Please make note of any dietary restrictions on the online menu selection form and we will try to make accommodations.

Tables are limited to 10 people, so form your group of 10 for your tables now! Tables with less than 10 people will be accommodated and paired with other paid reservations from their grade level, if possible.

All guests must complete the registration process by December 27, 2022. Please email us at corjesufd@gmail.com with any questions.

Senior Tradition Reminder

For senior fathers interested in wearing a tuxedo, we have partnered with Stallone’s Formal Wear for discounted pricing. Look for more information to come on the Cor Jesu Fathers’ Club Facebook page. If your daughter is a senior and she is your LAST daughter at Cor Jesu, you are welcome to bring your older CJ graduate daughter(s) to the dance as well. Make your last Father-Daughter Banquet a family celebration!

Father/Daughter Trivia is scheduled for Sunday, Mrach 5. More information to come!

Bowling has beeen postponed to second semester. Date TBD!

You’re invited to our annual Father-Daughter Bowling event  at Crestwood Bowl. The cost is $10 per person, which includes two games, crazy bowl, shoes, snacks, drinks and prizes. No Bowling expertise required! This is crazy bowl fun for dads and daughters — crazy clothes are encouraged.
 
Groups of 8-10 can be put on the same lane. We'll pair you up, or you can indicate on the registration form that you'd like to play with friends. Space is limited, complete the registration form to sign up today! 

The $10 per person payment for the event will be applied to your daughter's SMART Tuition account as “Father Daughter Bowling.” If you have any questions regarding the fee, please contact Nancy Kroll in the Finance Office at nkroll@corjesu.org.

The deadline to submit your form is Wednesday, December 1^st.
 

Any questions?  Email Jim Nacke at jimnacke@hotmail.com or call at (314) 749-9939.

The Fathers' Club assists with parking at various school events including the annual Open House in the fall and the Auction in February.

Our next Fathers' Club Fix-It Night is February 16, 2023.

Be the best-dressed Cor Jesu Dad! Purchase your Cor Jesu Fathers' Club apparel.

More information to come.