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Weekly Mass Invitation

Parents are always invited to join us for our weekly Mass each Wednesday at 10:20 am in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. We would love to have you celebrate Mass with us!
Please check our online calendar for any Holy Day alterations.

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Daily Chapel Masses

This school year, Fr. Colin Mulhall will celebrate Mass each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:15 am in our school chapel.

• Athletic teams and extracurricular clubs will be invited during their seasons.
• All are welcome to attend, including faculty, staff, and parents.

Please check the online calendar for any schedule updates.

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Sacrament of Penance Offered Weekly

The Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) will be offered each Wednesday from 11:30 am–1:00 pm in the school chapel.

• Students are encouraged to go during their lunch period.
• Our chaplains will also be available to talk with students during this time.
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Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Parents are invited to enter into a time of Adoration during the school day in the Catholic Central Chapel by committing to a time slot on Thursdays, beginning September 11.

Please go to this document to view and reserve a weekly time slot.
Questions? Contact Marie Epkey for more information.

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Serve-A-Thon 2025

Our all-school day of service to the greater Grand Rapids area will be Wednesday, September 24.

• This is a regular school day with attendance taken.
• Students will participate in meaningful service with their Coram Deo groups and reflect on the impact of their service.

More information will be shared in the coming weeks.

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Underclassmen Community Retreats – Save the Date!

• Freshmen and Sophomores: Grade-level retreats on October 8.
• Juniors: Half of the class will attend on October 8, the other half on October 9.

More details will be available soon.

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Kairos Retreat (Open to all Seniors)

Kairos is a four-day retreat offering time to reflect on one’s relationship with Christ and others. This retreat is highly recommended for all Seniors.

Registration materials will be available in next week’s Cougar Parent News.

• Kairos 9: November 18–21, 2025
• Kairos 10: February 3–6, 2026
• Kairos 11: June 8–11, 2026

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Questions?

Contact Deacon Dennis Rybicki at dennisrybicki@grcatholiccentral.org.