MCCHS FRIDAY FOCUS
79th Edition: August 10, 2018
Pilgrims on the Way of Truth
Always Begin with God: a Message from Fr. Twenty
The Holy Mass is our greatest gift. In the Mass, Jesus Christ speaks to us, heart to heart. In the Mass, heaven touches earth when He becomes truly present in the Eucharist. In the Mass, we join ourselves to His work of salvation for us and the whole world!
Daily Mass is the best opportunity at Marian to grow spiritually. I know that this is not always possible for everyone to attend with how busy we all are. However, I want to make the daily Mass experience as accessible as possible to as many people as possible in our community. So, I have decided to try out a few changes to the weekly Chapel schedule:
Daily Mass. M-F, 7:45am-8am.
Confessions. M-Th, right after school at 2:30pm until all are heard (unless there is a team/club Mass that day), and Monday during all lunch periods. Also feel free to ask me for confession any time!
Adoration. T-Th during all lunch periods.
By starting Mass at 7:45am, even those who ride the bus can still hopefully make it. I will make sure it is done by 8am, so that students and faculty have time to get to class. If you have to come late and/or leave early, no problem.
NOTE: Team/Club Masses will still be at the normal 2:40pm time (unless a different time is requested). I simply will celebrate two Masses on those days.
See you at Mass! All are welcome!
WEEK AT-A-GLANCE August 13 - 17th
Sunday, August 12, 2018
12 - 5 pm ~ SO Mentor Training
Retreat Leaders Retreat
Monday, August 13, 2018 - No School, Teacher In-Service
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - No School, Teacher In-Service
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - Freshman Orientation Day!
School Day (Freshmen Only) from 8:05 am - 2:30 pm
Durham buses will be running all posted routes!
8:05 am ~ Freshmen Mass
6:00 pm ~ Freshmen Parent/Student Picnic & Orientation, Cafeteria
Thursday, August 16, 2018 - First Full Day of Classes!
School Day from 8:05 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, August 17, 2018
Bus Evacuation Drills all day (PE, Econ, Gov)
5:30 pm ~ Football "Red/White" Exhibition Game (canned food item admission)
Check out our detailed Athletic Calendar for all practice times, team dinners, and "Away" games for this week!
Reminders from the School Office
Emergency Contact Information
Each family should have received an emailed form requesting updated emergency contact, medical and demographic information. Please complete the form for each student so that we have the most current information on file. For your convenience, there is also an option to upload your student's immunization records right into the form. If you did not receive the email, please contact Mrs. DiSilvio at ldisilvio@marian.com.
Immunization Records and Birth Certificates
Attention Freshman: All Freshmen must have an up-to-date record of immunizations on file in the office. All Freshmen must also provide a birth certificate.
Attention Seniors: All Seniors must provide proof of up-to-date meningitis vaccine.
Anyone from the Alden area? Carpool Request!
We have an incoming freshmen who is looking to carpool from the Alden area! If you're able to help out, please contact Mrs. DiSilvio (our school secretary) ldisilvio@marian.com, and she will arrange the contact!
Class of 2022 (Freshmen!)
We emailed out a Welcome Letter to all Freshmen parents (using the primary email supplied on your registration form) but if you need quick access to it, here's the link to it: Class of 2022 Welcome Letter
This letter will have all the information you will need to for Freshman Orientation! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your Marian Mentor! They LOVE to help - and remember, they were in your shoes not too long ago and had all the same questions!
We are SO GLAD you are here!
Class of 2020 (Juniors!)
We emailed out a letter specifically to all Junior parents - but here's a link to that letter, along with instructions on how to sign up for concession slots. We have home football games coming up quickly here, so please consider fulfilling your class obligation early!
Class of 2020: Concessions Sign Up
Any questions - please don't hesitate to see Mr. Winkelman or Mrs. Dwyer!
Class of 2019 (Seniors!)
We emailed out a direct message from Mr. Stamatakos - but if you need a second look, we have it linked here for your convenience!
Guidance Events Coming Up!
August 30
Senior College Info Session with Mr. Stamatakos - College Counselor
All seniors will attend
2nd Period - Auditorium
September 5
Financial Aid Night with Ina Hall - Coordinator of New Student and Financial Aid Outreach at MCC
7:00 - 8:00 p.m - Auditorium
All families welcome
October 16
Notre Dame Information Night with Chris Perkins - Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
All families welcome
MC Parent Association Needs YOU!
Come join our very active and fun Parent Association at our first meeting of the year on August 21st at 7:00 pm in the Annex building (small building located next to the chapel/science wing of the school.)
We will also be at the Freshman Parent Picnic on August 15th as well as at Back-to-School night on August 28th - so please stop by and say hello! There are so many ways you can get involved!
USED TEXTBOOKS STILL AVAILABLE IN OUR INVENTORY!
LIMITED USED BOOKS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT MARIAN CENTRAL!
Used Books are still available to purchase through the school office. We are discounting the books 25% off the listed prices. A list of books available is on the website under News and Announcements. Please note - this was our FINAL year offering the Used Book Sale program.
Show your HURRICANE SPIRIT!
School Uniform Information
Attention SENIOR Students (18-19 School Year!)
Click here for more information about the meningitis vaccination through Walgreens, which also offers vaccines at certain locations without an appointment!