ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

NO 7:15AM MORNING MASS THIS WEEK - Fr. Colin will be away this week and will not be celebrating morning Mass. He will return on Tuesday, September 30.

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. 

GAMECHANG3RS FOCUS TIME - Want to be a GameChang3r? Learn more HERE and join us in Focus Time on Tuesday, September 23!

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Looking for something new to wear? The Cougar Gear Store has you covered! In store they have 3 full racks of LuluLemon, North face fleece jackets, new styles of beanies, and many other new items for sale. Below is a list of dates that the Cougar Gear store will be open. They will also be open for playoff games for football & soccer. The store will be open for 3-4 Christmas shopping dates.

• September 25th JV Football. 5:30-7:30pm
• October 3rd Varsity Football  6-8pm
• October 6th JV/Varsity Soccer  5:30-7:30pm
• October 9th JV Football 5:30-7:30pm
• October 15th 7th&8th grade 6-8:30pm
• October 23rd JV Football  5:30-7:30pm
• October 24th Varsity Football  6-8pm

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHAMPIONS - Want to make a real impact in West Michigan?  If you’re 16 or older, consider applying to be a Catholic Charities Champion for the 2025–2026 school year! As a Champion, you’ll have the chance to serve, lead, and make a difference in the lives of others. 

• Application deadline: October 22
• Need more info? [Click here] or stop by Room 501 to chat with Mrs. Perry.
• Want help with your application? Come to the Catholic Charities Champion Focus Time today.

Don’t miss the chance to step up, lead, and inspire!

FALL PLAY -  Come support our theater department's production of Mary Chase's Harvey! Veta Simmons has had it with her brother Elwood's best friend, Harvey, and wants to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium. Why? Oh, because Harvey is an invisible six-foot tall rabbit that only Elwood can see. Shows run October 15, 16, and 18 at 7pm at the PAC with an additional 2pm matinee on the 18th! Tickets available here! 

MORNING TUTORING - Morning tutoring with Mrs. Ciucci has started. Tutoring will be available Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15am-8:00am in Student Support Services. 

KCTC TOURS - The Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) will be offering Full (CTE) Building Tours starting September 25th and running through October 23rd, 2025. This is a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors to explore the various pathways and programs offered at KCTC. Beginning September 10th scheduling will be available for full (CTE) building tours only.  

Important dates:

• Tour Dates: September 25th - October 23rd
• Tuesdays and Thursdays during 2nd Session (9:15 am to 11:30 am) & 3rd Session (12:00 pm to 2:15 pm)
• Tour Request Period Opens: September 10th
• Tours available to current Sophomores and Juniors only

Students should reach out to their counselor if interested in touring KCTC and learning about ALL of the different CTE programs available.

Pathway-specific visits will begin in November. More information regarding these visits will be shared as details are finalized.

EXPLORING PRIESTHOOD - The Diocese of Grand Rapids and Saint John Vianney College Seminary will be offering young men that are juniors and seniors in high school, who want to discern their vocation, an opportunity to take a closer look at the priesthood by experiencing a few days on the campus of Saint John Vianney College Seminary at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, with Vocations Director, Fr. Rob Mulderink. This annual visit to St. John Vianney College Seminary will take place November 13-15, 2025. Transportation, accommodations, and meals will be provided at no cost.Space is limited; make sure to register no later than October 17 by contacting Pattie Reynolds at preynolds@grdiocese.org or call 616-288-0910.

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR

• University of Notre Dame - Tuesday, September 23 at 11:00am
• Lipscomb University - Tuesday, September 23 at 1:50pm
• John Carroll University - Thursday, September 25 at 9:50am
• Davenport University - Thursday, September 25 at 10:25am
• Western Michigan University - Thursday, September 25 at 1:50pm
• Northern Michigan University - Wednesday, October 1 at 1:25pm
• Hope College - Thursday, October 2 at 10:25am

UPCOMING COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS

• Grand Rapids Area Christian College Fair- Monday 9/22, 6-7:30 pm @ Cornerstone University- pre-registration encouraged
• Notre Dame On The Road- Tuesday 9/23, 7-8 pm @ Catholic Central Student Center- registration required

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 September 22 - Sloppy Joe, Doritos, Celery & Ranch, Watermelon
• Tuesday, September 23 - Chicken Quesadilla, Salsa Cup, Pineapple
• Wednesday, September 24 - Serve-a-thon - Pizza lunch available for purchase
• Thursday, September 25 - Penne & Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Side Salad, Orange
• Friday, September 26 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

‍BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed by the God of Autumn who opens your eyes to the glorious colors of tree and bush and sky. May your heart be open to the colors of God's love and care for you. May you learn the lesson of letting go into God's desire for you. May you be a companion to those who are in the autumn of life and may your own changing years be filled with the glow of God's glory. May the blessing of Autumn be yours. --Maxine Shonk, OP