JOIN US FOR ALL SAINTS DAY MASS | |
All Mercy parents/guardians are invited to join us for Mass at Mercy Wednesday, November 1 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. | |
Senior Powderpuff Football Win | |
What a memorable game filled with Mercy spirit and sisterhood! The energy on the field and in the stands was electric as your Class of 2024 Marlins brought home the Powderpuff Football trophy with a 28-12 win over the Stars of St. Catherine on Saturday, October 28th. Check out the photo gallery by Kristina Sikora capturing all the winning moments here! | |
Scholastic All Catholic Team | |
Special shout out to Savannah Sneyd '24 who was also named to the Catholic High School League Scholastic All Catholic Team for her outstanding scholastic achievement.
2023-2024 TCSDEF Debutantes
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Congratulations to the following students who were accepted into the Debutante Club as 2023-2024 Debutantes with The Cotillion Society of Detroit Educational Foundation.
Joi Coleman '24
Sydney Jones '24
Rielly Rudolph '24
Haleigh Cameron '25
Nyaela Hakim '25
Bradleigh Hill '25
Ava Prempeh '25
Jada Roberts '25
Mackenzie Thomas '25
They will be presented as Debutantes at the Society's Ball on April 27, 2024 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. The Society’s annual ball is the culmination of eight months of etiquette sessions, leadership workshops, community service projects and cultural events. Mercy girls make up nine of the 32 total debutantes selected this year! "TCSDEF is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 with the mission of enhancing the total well-being of children and youth in the metropolitan area of Detroit, Michigan."
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Over the weekend, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in the annual DCC Novice Tournament, open to freshmen and sophomores only. Despite tough competition, Mercy made a good showing, and every player on the team scored. You can view tournament statistics here. A special congratulations to Alyssa Chavez '26, who placed 10th overall individually in the morning rounds. Alyssa received a coveted book award for her excellent performance. | |
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All Mercy moms are invited to join us for our upcoming Mothers' Club Dinner & Meeting.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
6:15pm-7:00pm: Dinner, Meet & Mingle $20
7:05pm: Meeting featuring committee updates and Dr. Alison Kline-Kator, Mercy HS Director of Mission Integration and Registrar, will discuss the Mercy Mission and how we can empower our women to embrace the Mercy Mission, now and into their future.
Please RSVP in advance here.
Holiday Sip & Shop
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Thursday, November 30
6:00pm-9:00pm
Mercy High School
Admission: $5
Please join us for a festive evening! We will transform Mercy into a bustling holiday market. We have a curated mix of merchants at every price point. There will be jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, home accessories, gifts for everyone in the family, holiday treats and more! This will be a fun night out with light refreshments and drinks celebrating the holiday season with old and new friends. Plus, you can check off your shopping list early. We will share a list of vendors before the event.
HELP & REFRESHMENT DONATIONS NEEDED
Event volunteers and donations are needed in all areas. Please consider lending a hand and sign-up here. Students can receive service hours!
Bunco Night Coming February 15, 2024
Help is needed to plan and organize a Bunco event for this February. Please contact the MMC at mercymothersclub@mhsmi.org if you're interested.
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Trivia Night
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All Mercy parents/guardians, alumnae, staff and friends are welcome (21+) for a fun-filled evening.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Doors Open 6pm
Cash Bar Opens 6:30pm
Trivia Begins 7:00pm
Mercy Gymnasium
$25 each or Table of 8 $200
- Decorate and dress up to represent your favorite College/University sports team!
- Bring snacks for your table and buy drink tickets at the door.
- Plenty of prizes and contests: 50/50 (arm-to-arm $20); buy answers (3 for $5); heads or tails (3 beads for $25)
TICKETS HERE
HELP NEEDED
Event volunteers and donations are needed in all areas. Please consider lending a hand and sign-up here. Students can receive service hours!
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Mercy Dads' Club November Meeting
We would like to welcome all parents and guardians to the Mercy Dads' Club November meeting to be held at Mercy High School on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
There is much going on at Mercy with the newly structured Office of Mission and Ministry, the State of the School, DEI & Belonging and many other happenings. Members of Mercy Administrative Team will be in attendance to give everyone an overview of the current state of affairs. Please join us as we welcome...
- Mary Kate Becker (Director of Ministry & Catholic Identity)
- Dr. Cheryl Kreger (President)
- Patricia Sattler (Principal)
- Traci Smith (Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)
- Eleasha Tarplin (Dean of Student Affairs)
To make sure that everyone's questions and concerns will be answered or discussed, please enter any topics that you would like to get an update on in the comment section of the Sign-Up Genius. They will be forward to Administration.
As always, social time and dinner will begin at 6:30pm with the meeting being held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Sips for Scholars Event Cancelled
Unfortunately, the Sips For Scholars Bourbon Tasting event for November 3rd has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. All registrants should have received full refunds. If you have questions, email mercydadsclub@mhsmi.org.
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OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY | |
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The Pro-Life Club & Mission and Ministry would like to invite all Mercy students to join us for the Michigan March for Life on Wednesday, November 8. Join thousands of Michiganders as we peacefully advocate for protection of all human life from conception to natural death
We are so excited to share that we were able to secure sponsorship for any Mercy student who wants to attend. We will leave from St. Patrick (White Lake) at 8:30 am and return by 3 pm. The March is held at the State Capitol in Lansing.
Seating will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your spot, bring in your permission slip ASAP! The original $25 registration fee is completely covered by the sponsorship, so it's free for students.
All students are welcome on the trip, as are parents. If you have any questions or want further information, please contact Mrs. Marquard or Mrs. Becker in the Office of Mission & Ministry. The final day to register is Tuesday, October 31.
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AOD Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir Concert | |
Save the Date for the 14th Annual Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir Concert. On July 24, 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. This event is a great kick-off to the month. "The choir is committed to prayer and the transforming power that is in our songs of prayer and praise. We understand our calling to lead our brothers and sisters toward Christ using the universal language of music."
Sunday, November 5, 2023
5:00pm
Mercy HS Auditorium
$10 Tickets: Available for purchase online through the AOD here.
For more info, contact the AOD Black Catholic Ministry Office at 313-596-7103.
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SENIOR COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETE EVENT | |
Attention Senior Athletes! Are you signing a National Letter of Intent or committing to play a sport in college?
The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting a day to celebrate Senior Athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Mercy Gymnasium
You're welcome to invite your family and coaches. Please wear your college shirt. We will take individual and group photos.
Kindly RSVP and complete one form per athlete/family online here by November 4. Contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org with any questions. Go Marlins!
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ALLIANCE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY | |
A CHSL sponsor, Alliance Catholic Credit Union, in conjunction with their foundation, Alliance Catholic Foundation, is currently running their 8th Annual Live It. Show It. Share It. Scholarship Contest for the 2024-2025 academic year. They are giving away a total of $20,000 in scholarships.
Scholarships go toward the 2024-2025 academic year.
Ten (10) students will be awarded scholarships.
One (1) will receive a Grand Prize of $6,000
One (1) will receive $4,500.
One (1) will receive $2,500.
Seven (7) will receive $1,000.
Scholarships are applied toward tuition for any Catholic High School League member school located in Michigan.
To apply, students are being asked to come up with an idea for an apparel item that features a message that inspires them and that they would be proud to wear and to share, and to explain why they think it would help to Unleash the Gospel. Students do not need to be members of Alliance Catholic Credit Union to enter the contest.
Listed below are links to the informational flyer and application.
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45TH ANNUAL MERCY AUCTION | |
Please save the date for the 45th Annual Mercy High School Auction!
Saturday, February 24, 2024
5:00pm Mass | 6:00pm Auction & Dinner
St. John's Resort, Plymouth
If you are interested in joining the Auction Committee or would like more details, please contact J'aime Law at jlaw@mhsmi.org. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon.
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Diploma
All Seniors were sent an email to complete the Google form regarding diploma information. The Google form must be submitted using their Mercy school email account by November 6th.
Yearbook Ads
The Lore Yearbook staff is very excited to capture memories of the year for our students, especially this year’s Senior Class.
Within Lore every year, the families of the graduating class have the opportunity to purchase ads to celebrate their students with a personalized message and photo. This opportunity is available again this year.
There are various sizes and price options for these ads, ranging from a full-page ad ($325) to a sixteenth-page color ($25). To design and purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please visit the order website (job number: 13826) and follow these instructions:
- Choose the size ad you would like to create.
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Select student when prompted for whom to buy the ad.
- Enter your student’s name. Please use her full name as it appears on PowerSchool, not a nickname.
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Choose whether you would like to create the ad online or send the message and photos to the Lore staff to make the ad.
- Follow all of the prompts and instructions to complete the ad.
Please feel free to contact the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org.
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Yearbook Orders
Don’t forget to purchase your yearbook for this year to commemorate the 2023-2024 year! Yearbooks are $70 until April 2023 and then the price increases. There are a variety of options to add to the yearbook including name plates, a dust jacket, and autograph supplements. To order, please visit the order website here (job number: 13826) and follow the links. Be sure to order before the price goes up!
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Newsprint
In case you missed it, read the latest issue of the student-produced Newsprint here. Features include: DACA faces danger because of recent ruling; What's going on with the government; Title IX is changing the conversation for women's athletics; Mercy sisterhood reaches across the world; El Dia de los muertos; The history behind trick-or-treating; Mercy football makes a comeback; Ms. Harkness will remain in our hearts; A world premiere takes center stage and more!
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school until 3:30pm. The Marlin Shop has an online store here which is open 24/7! You can choose from a variety of custom made to order Mercy gear. The uniform quarter zip will be available for purchase online and in the Marlin Shop.
Important Dates at a Glance & Special Schedules
Wednesday, November 1: Maroon & Gold Raffle Drawing Day, All Saints Day Mass Special Schedule, Dads' Club Meeting
Thursday, November 2: Mothers' Club Meeting
Monday, November 6: Mass & Reception for Mary Harkness '70
Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 10: National French Week
Tuesday, November 7: Junior Family College Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, November 8: Sophomore Retreat, Senior College Bound Athlete Event
Sunday, November 12: Alumnae Memorial Mass
Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17: Focus: HOPE Food Drive
Tuesday, November 14: College Financial Aid Info Night
Wednesday, November 15: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Wednesday, November 22 - Monday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break No School
Thursday, November 30: MMC Holiday Sip & Shop
Share your Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send announcements, media inquiries, awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously. | | | | |
