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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FOCUS TIME - A reminder to continue to use the website below to sign up for a focus time. Please sign up before 1:00pm today. https://www.my.focusperiod.com/

HOMECOMING GUEST PASSES - Homecoming guest passes are available in the main office and are due by this Friday, September 13. Signatures from your guest’s school are required, so don’t delay in getting this form filled out!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Retriever Fever is a free community event and fundraiser for Paws With A Cause where people bring their dogs to have a friendly competition on who is the top dog…a Golden Retriever or the Labrador Retriever! Volunteers are needed to help set up the day of the event, Saturday, September 21, 8am-10am to set up tables, chairs, and tents at Riverside Park. There will be giveaways and lots and lots of dogs!  Here is the link to sign up.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AAAAD2EA46-retriever2

BABYSITTER WANTED - There is a Catholic family in need of a babysitter for evenings and weekends for parents date nights and some after school help here and there. Their last sitter was a CCHS student but just graduated and is attending college out of town. They have 3 children at home (6, 4, 2 yo) and an infant. They live in Ada/Cascade and the children go to school at St. Paul’s. They are looking for an organized and responsible girl who can say bedtime prayers and manage 3 (and eventually 4) adorable children! They prefer a sitter who can drive or have parents who can drive, but if she lives close they may be able to help with getting to/from the house. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Green for contact information.  

VOCATIONS - Young men if you are feeling called to consider priesthood discernment meetings are starting this fall, please click here for details.  Also, if you would like to visit seminary in November click here for details

TUTORING - Tutoring will begin this week in the Library. Morning tutoring is Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 7-8 (English/Social Studies focus). Afternoon tutoring is Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 3-4 in the library; math and science teachers are tutoring but students can get help with anything they need help with. All students are welcome to walk in when support is needed.

STEAM OPPORTUNITY - Mary Free Bed is offering Health Career Seminars. Once you attend a seminar session, you are able to complete a 4 hour job shadow experience. This experience will count for STEAM hours and you must be 16 or older to participate. Please see this FLIER for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. VanderMolen at julievandermolen@grcatholiccentral.org.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHAMPIONS - If you are over 16 and are looking for a way to make a difference in the West Michigan community please consider applying to be a Catholic Charities Champion for the 24-25 school year.  If you would like more information click this link or stop by 501 to talk with Mrs. Perry. The deadline for applications is Sep 20, 2024. 

BLOOD DRIVE - September 13, 2024 is the next CC blood drive. So if you are 16 or older you are encouraged to give others the gift of life since one blood donation can help up to three people. Also, those who donate/volunteer a certain number of times qualify for a special red cord that is worn at graduation. Please sign up here if you would like to donate: Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Donor Portal  or see Mrs. Perry if you would like to sign up as a blood drive volunteer.  

COLLEGE VISITS - A representative from the colleges listed will be available to meet with CC students in grades 10-12.  Reserve your spot 24 hours prior to the visit through SCOIR.

• Michigan State University - Wednesday, September 11 at 9:40am
• Catholic University of America - Thursday, September 12 at 1:50pm
• Wayne State University - Monday, September 16 at 10:55am
• Calvin University - Monday, September 16 at 12:15pm
• Michigan Technological University - Tuesday, September 17 at 8:40am
• Xavier University - Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00am
• Cornerstone University - Tuesday, September 17 at 1:50pm

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

• Tuesday, September 10 - Chicken Crispitos, Bean & Corn Salad, Grapes
• Wednesday, September 11 - Pancakes, Veggie Juice, Orange
• Thursday, September 12 - Meatball Sub, Carrots & Ranch, Fruit Cup
• Friday, September 13 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed with an awareness of God when you are lonely. When the "empty chair" looms large in your life and you long for relationship and connection, may you look for God who comes to sit with you…in the guise of a child or the person in need or the neighbor who inquires. May you also find God in the reflection in your mirror- always inviting, always longing to be in relationship with you. May God, Constant Companion, bless you always. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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