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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

CORDS FOR BLOOD DRIVE - Seniors who give blood and/or volunteer at blood drives: Please submit your application by April 10th if you are eligible for Blood Cords at graduation. There will be a focus time in room 501 on April 1 if you need help with the application process.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Save Lives! Mark your calendars! The last CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening on April 25th, 2025. If you're 16 or older, this is your chance to make a difference—one donation can help save up to three lives!  Bonus: Those who donate or volunteer multiple times may qualify for a special red cord to wear at graduation! Ready to donate? Sign up here. Want to volunteer? See Mrs. Perry for more details! Every drop counts—thank you for being a lifesaver! 

FORMER GIRLS’ SOCCER PLAYERS - If you are not playing this year, please return all previously issued equipment (jersey, shorts, bag, jacket). Failure to return these items may result in being billed for them. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - St. Alphonsus Parish is in need of some tech help at Mass. Students can earn service hours. 

•  Livestream Tech Operator - Student needed to run the Live Stream for 9:00 am Sunday Mass. Tasks include running the cameras (2), monitoring the sound, and posting to YouTube. Time commitment; 1.5 hours per week. 
• Palm Sunday and Good Friday projector slide operator - Student needed to operate scripture readings and music lyric slides during our Palm Sunday masses on:
  
  • Saturday, April 13 at 4 pm 
  • Sunday, April 14 at 9 am
  • Friday, April 18 at 2 pm
• For more information or to volunteer, contact Carol Fedewa, cfedewa@stalphonsusgr.org or (616) 451-3043 x5305

BRIAN BUSH LIFE AWARD NOMINATIONS - Students -  please consider nominating a current CC freshmen for the Brian Bush Life Award.  Requirements for this award are listed in the nomination form.

MARIAN BABY SHOWER - The Students for Life will be hosting a Marian Baby Shower to celebrate Mary and to collect baby items for local pregnancy resource centers. If you bring in any of the following items, you will receive 2 treats, and your name will be entered into a raffle for a $20 Amazon gift card. Treats can also be purchased for $2 at the time of the shower. Items will be collected in the Pack 'n Play in the COREX room in the 2nd floor student center from March 24 - April 21. The baby shower itself will occur on April 22-23.

• Items needed: 
  
  • Diapers
  • Sippy cups
  • Pacifiers
  • Formula
  • Toothbrushes for babies

LENTEN ART COMPETITION - Campus Ministry, in collaboration with Mrs. Blair, will be hosting a Lenten Art Competition! What is the Lenten Art Competition? Lent is a season of reflection and spiritual growth, and this year, we invite all students to express their understanding of the Seven Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching through art. These pillars are essential values that guide how we treat one another and our world. The Mission: This competition is open to all students, whether or not you are currently enrolled in an art class. Choose one of the Seven Pillars that resonates with you, and create an original artwork that visually represents that pillar. See this flyer for rules and regulations.

ART SHOW - Join us for a showcase featuring the incredible 2D and 3D artwork of Catholic Central’s studio art class. All students, parents, staff and friends are welcome to attend. The show will be held April 2 from 5:30-7:30pm at Cathedral Square in Room A. Light refreshments will be served.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING - Campus Ministry will hold a training for Eucharistic ministers on April 24th from 1:15-3pm.This is an opportunity for current CC juniors to receive training as Eucharistic Ministers for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. This preparation will equip them to serve both at school Masses and in their home parishes. Please sign up HERE. 

DIOCESEAN EVENTS - The Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, proclaimed by Pope Francis is meant to be a time focused on forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration. During this coming holy year, we invite your participation in the following diocesan events. May the Holy Spirit sustain and invigorate our lives so we can be pilgrims of hope for one another! Hispanic Community Pilgrimage and 24 Hours for the Lord 

COUGAR GEAR STORE - The Cougar Gear Store store will be open for Spring games. They will be having lots of great sales on old merchandise as new merchandise is coming in. Also, please add a note that they are looking  to add 2-3 more people to the Cougar Gear Store family. Anyone interested please email Wendi Moore - weemoore@comcast.net.

• March 31st from 6-8pm - Girls JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs EGR
• April 17th from 6-8pm - Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Rockford
• April 21st from 6-8pm - Girls JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Rockford
• April 28th from 6-8pm - Girls JV/Varsity Soccer vs GR Christian
• May 8th from 6-8pm - Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Mattawan

SUMMER PROGRAM - GRow1000 - Now Accepting Youth Applications for 2025! This summer young people ages 15 to 24 will have the opportunity to explore a career and obtain valuable work experience while earning money. Pay for all work assignments will be $13.00/per hour. The first day employees will report to work is Monday, June 9th. The last day employees will report to work is Friday, July 18th. Program participants will be matched with employers for a 6-week, 120-hour, paid work experience. Through this experience, area businesses and organizations will introduce youth to real-world work environments, and create pathways to future careers. APPLY HERE

COLLEGE FAIR - National College Fair - West Michigan Region 4/1/2025 (NACAC) - Hosted at DeVos Place Grand Rapids from 8:30am-11:30am & 6:00pm-8:00pm  (Fair Information)

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Three endowed Catholic Central scholarships are available to graduating seniors. Applications are due from seniors April 4, 2025. 

• The Lawrence and Patricia Ranazzi Transfer Scholarship is open to students who transferred to Catholic Central from a local public or private high school. Applications for this scholarship only are due May 2, 2025. 

Please visit grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships for scholarship requirements and application information, and direct any questions to scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - For a list of scholarship opportunities, please click HERE

COLLEGE VISIT - University of Utah - Wednesday, April 2 from 1:15-1:45pm. Sign up in SCOIR

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH - Lunch Combos are served with an entree, fruit, veggie, and milk

• Monday, March 24 - Chicken Tenders, Smiley Fries, Strawberries, Graham Snack
• Tuesday, March 25 - Taco Bites, Salsa Cup, Refried Beans, Peaches
• Wednesday, March 26 - Shepherd's Pie, Whole Grain Roll, Applesauce
• Thursday, March 27 - Beef Hot Dog, Sunchips, Carrots, Grapes
• Friday, March 28 - Cheese Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

‍BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Process be with you, staying with you through all that passes through your life. May God reflect with you and in you as you discover the wisdom and promise of your own existence. And may you be ever present to all those who are on their way to wholeness and health and eternal happiness. May the God of Process bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP