ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026

NO MORNING MASS TOMORROW - Fr. Colin will not be celebrating morning Mass tomorrow. He will return on Friday to celebrate Mass at 7:15am.

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 

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

• Wednesday, November 11 - Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuit, Applesauce
• Thursday, November 12 - Poppin Chicken Bowl, Muffin, Grapes
• Friday, November 13 - Pizza, Veggie, Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be made holy when you are feeling heavy with anxiety and overweight in mind, soul, body, or spirit. May the weight of your distress melt away when you come to the realization that your God loves you without condition and calls you far beyond those weighty concerns to discover the sacred gifts within you. May you come to value those gifts and allow them to set you on the path to your true self where God and you are One. May you be blessed over and over by this Gifting God. --Maxine Shonk, OP