ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

NO AFTERNOON TUTORING TODAY - Ms. Oman will not be available for tutoring this afternoon. 

NO MORNING MASS THIS WEEK - There will be no 7:15am Mass with Fr. Colin this week. Mass will resume on December 2 after Thanksgiving break.

THANKSGIVING DRIVE - From November 17–25, we’ll be holding our annual Thanksgiving Drive to collect food, clothing, and diapers for those in need. Check out the FLYER for a full list of donation items and the number of points each item is worth. All items should be brought to the 1st Floor Student Center before the first bell so House leadership students can record your donation for points. This year, there will be one double points day for food donations on November 20. Don’t miss this chance to make a real difference; help feed the hungry and bring warmth and comfort to local families this holiday season.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Mark your calendars! The second CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening December 5, 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? Sign up here 

BLUE & WHITE NEWS - The Blue and White has shifted from print to digital. Please check out and subscribe to our website at https://catholiccentralblueandwhite.com/. New stories will be posted several times a week. 

STEAM OPPORTUNITY - MSU Design Day - Women in Engineering - Join us for a day of engineering exploration with networking opportunities with other prospective students and current MSU Women in Engineering students. See this FLYER for more information. 

 UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR

• The College of St. Joseph the Worker - Tuesday, November 18 at 2:25pm

SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT - Join the Office of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten to learn more about the five U.S. Service Academies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard), the nomination process, and opportunities to serve:  Monday November 24 @ the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM - RSVP link optional

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - See the scholarships SPREADSHEET for available opportunities and information on how to apply.

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, November 17 - Mini Corn Dogs, French Fries, Side Salad, Apples, Cheesestick
• Tuesday, November 18 - Beef Taco, Lettuce, Tomato, & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Tostitos, Fruit
• Wednesday, November 19 - Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings, Fried Rice, Mini Peppers, Apple
• Thursday, November 20 - Chicken Drumstick, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Cornbread, Banana
• Friday, November 21 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed by the God who invites all to be One, who draws you ever nearer, speaking to you of unity and true community where you are surrounded by love and truth. May this God uphold you and inspire you. May the gift of community arise from within you, radiate around you and extend itself through you to the ends of the earth. May the blessing of the One God be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP