ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Mark your calendars for December 4th! The second CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening December 4th, 2026. 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 

MADRIGAL DINNER - Lords and Ladies!!! We are excited to host our 30th Annual Madrigal Dinner! We are highlighting all our alumni choir students at this Anniversary Gala! If you sang in one of the choirs at CC, you participated in Madrigal Dinner. We would love to see or hear from you and have you attend one of our performances this December. We have pictures, banners, a play, and, of course,  songs - all to celebrate 30 years and all the wonderful people who made them so special! Come and join us!!

• December 4, 2026 & December 5, 2026
• Wege Ballroom at Aquinas College
• Doors Open: 5:30 pm
• Dinner and Performance Run from: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Tickets are $20 each for Open Seating or Tables for 8 can be reserved for $225 (this table reservation includes a $60 tax-deductible 

STEAM OPPORTUNITIES

• Career Talk - Friday 11/13 - Doctor/ Physician  Jacob Jeffers MD, a physiatrist at Mary Free Bed specializing in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and brain injury will come talk about career opportunities in the medical field.
• Career Talk - Tuesday 11/17 - Engineering  Josh Host PE SE, Senior Structural Engineer for TowerPinkster, will talk about engineering career experiences and related career opportunities in architecture, engineering, and interior design.
• Career Talk - Friday 11/20 - Lawyer/Attorney Chuck Murray from Gielow, Groom, Terpstra, and McEvoy will speak about opportunities in the field of law. 
• Classroom Speakers 11/20 - GVSU Exercise Science in Anatomy classes 
• Mary Free Bed hosts Career Seminar Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00-7:30 PM Interested in a career in health care? This is a great opportunity to learn more about health careers offered at Mary Free Bed. Must be 16+ to attend. MFB Professional Building at 350 Lafayette Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Event flyer

CCHS SCHOLARSHIPS - Catholic Central scholarship applications for the 2027-2028 school year are open now. Please visit grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships for more information on the scholarships available. Completed applications will be due on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Please email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with any questions. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Find more opportunities HERE

COLLEGE VISIT - Michigan State University - Monday, November 16th at 2:30pm. Register by Thu Nov 12th, 2026.

US SERVICE ACADEMY - Information Night -Monday, November 23, 2026- 5:30-7:30 PM, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (free parking) Representatives from the Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Air Force, Naval and West Point Academies will provide a short presentation and open house. Students in grades 10-11 are strongly encouraged to attend this event if interested in any branches of the military and their Service Academies. Free to attend.  Pre-registration recommended, not required-RSVP LINK 

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

• Thursday, November 12 - Poppin Chicken Bowl, Muffin, Grapes
• Friday, November 13 - Pizza, Veggie, Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Watchfulness be with you, vigilant for your healing and happiness. May you know that God is ever watchful and alert that you not stumble or lose your way and ready to redirect your steps when you do. And may you be ever watchful for God in your life. With "thank you" on your lips, may you be careful to notice the divine activity in you and around you. May the God of Watchfulness be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP