ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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. 

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 -KCTC Full-building CTE Tours of all KCTC programs are CLOSED for the Fall. Additional full CTE building tours will open in spring, 2026.  Stay tuned!

Pathway-specific visits will begin in November. More information regarding these visits will be shared as details are finalized. Please reach out to your counselor if you are interested in a pathway-specific visit to KCTC.

CAREER TALK -This Thursday, September 25, Matt Milanowski, President/Founder of MedSurg, a medical distribution company that develops and sells orthopedic and neurological implants and devices will be coming in for a Career Talk. Sign up for Focus Time - counts for STEAM hours. Check in with Mrs. VanderMolen with any questions.

STEAM OPPORTUNITY - We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, December 13th at the Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience to encourage youth to pursue careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from  leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments. Additional information can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org.The application may be accessed directly using the following link: https://perryinitiative.org/pop-application/. More information and a printable flyer for this event can be found HERE. 

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

• Northern Michigan University - Wednesday, October 1 at 1:25pm
• Hope College - Thursday, October 2 at 10:25am
• Lawrence Technological University - Monday, October 6 at 9:35am
• Alma College - Tuesday, October 7 at 8:40am
• Butler University - Tuesday, October 7 at 9:50am
• Loyola University Chicago - Tuesday, October 7 at 11:00am
• Miami University (Oxford) - Tuesday, October 7 at 1:50pm
• Tufts University - Thursday, October 9 at 2:25pm

COLLEGE INFORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Purdue University
• US Service Academy Information Session

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, 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 God the Listener when you most need to be heard- when you need to speak your truth and your story and have it received without condition or judgment. May you know God's acceptance of how you are and unconditional love for who you are in this moment. May you discover the wisdom planted deep in your own heart as God listens you into life and freedom. May the Listening God bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP