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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
PROM 2025 - Juniors & Seniors - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Prom 2025! The seniors have been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Prom is Great Gatsby.
- Date - May 10, 2025
- Time - Doors open at 6, and close at 7 and dinner will be served at 7
- Where - Studio D2D City View Venue
Tickets will be sold at lunches next week Tuesday 4/22 - Thursday 4/24. The tickets are $75 per person. Guest passes are available in the main office must be turned in Tuesday, April 22. If paying for your ticket to prom is a financial concern, please contact Mrs. Lamrouex (Green) or your counselor for assistance. We do not want financial concern to be a barrier to enjoying this night with your classmates.
FOCUS TIME - This Thursday, April 17, come learn from a local business professional about how to build your resume for college admissions as well as jobs! This session is intended for current Juniors (although Seniors are welcome to attend.)Be sure to sign up in the Focus app.
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY - Immaculate Heart of Mary is in need of students to help with their Second Best Sale from 12-2 on Saturday, April 26th. See Mr. Passinault if you are interested.
CATHOLIC CENTRAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE - CCIE 2025 - Catholic Central Class of 2026 and 2027: you are invited to participate in the second year of the Catholic Central Internship Experience (CCIE). Please read below if you are interested in learning more and applying. This summer we are offering five internship placements: John Ball Zoo, The Center for Physical Rehabilitation, Stenger & Stenger Law Firm, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, and Arts in Motion.
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Save Lives! Mark your calendars! The last CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening on April 25th, 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!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Join Sacred Heart as they present Fiddler on the Roof at the Wealthy Street Theater May 1-3.
MARIAN BABY SHOWER - The Students for Life will be hosting a Marian Baby Shower to celebrate Mary and to collect baby items for local pregnancy resource centers. If you bring in any of the following items, you will receive 2 treats, and your name will be entered into a raffle for a $20 Amazon gift card. Treats can also be purchased for $2 at the time of the shower. Items will be collected in the Pack 'n Play in the COREX room in the 2nd floor student center from March 24 - April 21. The baby shower itself will occur on April 22-23.
- Items needed:
- Diapers
- Sippy cups
- Pacifiers
- Formula
- Toothbrushes for babies
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING - Campus Ministry will hold a training for Eucharistic ministers on April 24th from 1:15-3pm.This is an opportunity for current CC juniors to receive training as Eucharistic Ministers for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. This preparation will equip them to serve both at school Masses and in their home parishes. Please sign up HERE.
COUGAR GEAR STORE - The Cougar Gear Store store will be open for Spring games. They will be having lots of great sales on old merchandise as new merchandise is coming in. Also, please add a note that they are looking to add 2-3 more people to the Cougar Gear Store family. Anyone interested please email Wendi Moore - weemoore@comcast.net.
- April 17th from 6-8pm - Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Rockford
- April 21st from 6-8pm - Girls JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Rockford
- April 28th from 6-8pm - Girls JV/Varsity Soccer vs GR Christian
- May 8th from 6-8pm - Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Mattawan
SUMMER PROGRAM - GRow1000 - Now Accepting Youth Applications for 2025! This summer young people ages 15 to 24 will have the opportunity to explore a career and obtain valuable work experience while earning money. Pay for all work assignments will be $13.00/per hour. The first day employees will report to work is Monday, June 9th. The last day employees will report to work is Friday, July 18th. Program participants will be matched with employers for a 6-week, 120-hour, paid work experience. Through this experience, area businesses and organizations will introduce youth to real-world work environments, and create pathways to future careers. APPLY HERE
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - For a list of scholarship opportunities, please click HERE
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, April 16 - Breakfast Burrito, Veggie Juice, Grapes, Granola Bar
- Thursday, April 17 - Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Snap Peas, Peaches, Fortune Cookie
BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Experience be with you. May the richness of your life bring you to a recognition of your goodness. May your experience of the hills and valleys, the dyings and risings, bring you to a full-flavored awareness of the treasure you have in God's presence within you. May the God of Experience ripen in you as you continue to grow in grace and wisdom. May this God bless you always. --Maxine Shonk, OP
