ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

NO 7:15 MORNING MASS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH - Fr. Colin will be back on Friday, September 12 to celebrate Mass.

HOMECOMING - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Homecoming 2025! The leadership team has been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Homecoming is Rio, come out to enjoy a night with friends!

• Date - September 20, 2025
• Time - 8pm-11pm, Doors close at 9pm, no re-entry allowed
• Where - The CAT (2770 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
• Open to - 10th-12th grade Catholic Central students and guests with a guest pass
  
  • Guest Passes - can be picked up in the main office, due Friday, September 12th
• Ticket Cost - $20 per person with cash or check made out to Catholic Central
  
  • Ticket Sales - Lunches Tuesday 9/16 - Friday 9/19  All tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 19. 
  • If paying for your ticket to homecoming is a financial concern, please contact Mrs. Lamrouex or your counselor for assistance. We do not want financial concern to be a barrier to enjoying this night with your classmates. 

Mrs. Lamrouex will follow up with expectations for the dance per the student handbook.

Spirit Week Theme days: 

• 9/15 Monday - Pajama Day
• 9/16 Tuesday - Movie Genre Day
  
  • Freshmen - Superhero
  • Sophomores - Cartoons
  • Juniors - Western/Cowboy
  • Seniors - A-List Actors
• 9/17 Wednesday - Full Uniform - Mass Day
• 9/18 Thursday - Athletes vs. Mathletes
• 9/19 Friday - Rio

All student dress must be appropriate and meet the guidelines laid out in the student handbook. No leggings (unless under shorts), bare midriffs, or references to politics, drugs or alcohol are allowed at any time.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY -  Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting a speaker at Cathedral Square on Wednesday, September 17th from 6-8 pm. We are in need of students to help with childcare in the CC gym during this time. See Mr. Passinault if you're interested in helping. 

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 this Thursday.

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

BLOOD DRIVE NEWS - Mark your calendars! The first CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening on September 12th, 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? See Mrs. Perry for more details!

Every drop counts—thank you for being a lifesaver! ❤️

MORNING TUTORING - Morning tutoring with Mrs. Ciucci will begin this week. 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.

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR

• Northwood University - Thursday, September 11 at 10:25am
• John Cabot University - Monday, September 15 at 2:25pm
• Calvin University - Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00am
• Miami University (Oxford) - Tuesday, September 16 at 1:50pm
• Michigan Technological University - Wednesday, September 17 at 9:40am
• DePauw University - Wednesday, September 17 at 2:25pm
• Michigan State University - Thursday, September 18 at 9:50am
• Benedictine College - Thursday, September 18 at 2:25pm

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, September 10 - Pancakes, Veggie Juice, Orange
• Thursday, September 11 - Meatball Sub, Carrots & Ranch, Fruit Cup
• Friday, September 12 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

‍BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed by the God who lives in the Margins. May you notice this God out of the corner of your eye when you are looking elsewhere. May you turn your full attention to this God who lies hidden and speaks from places in your life that you least expect and whose message cannot be heard elsewhere. May you tune your eyes and your ears to the Marginal God who waits to bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP