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Dear Families,
This past Wednesday, I attended the wake of a Malden Catholic alum, Class of 1953. He was a friend of the School for many years and had sent several of his sons to MC, the most recent graduating in 1985, the year before I arrived. On the receiving line I was greeted by a daughter of the deceased. She recognized me right away because two of her sons had graduated from MC about 12 years ago. (They were elsewhere in the parlor, and we chatted later.) She launched into how great an MC experience her sons had, and she went further to say that her Dad loved Malden Catholic, that “it had saved his life”! It was touching that at such an emotion-charged time in a family journey, Malden Catholic would hold a cherished place in their hearts.
Moments before, while I was waiting in line, a woman behind me tapped my shoulder, said she recognized me, introduced herself and said her two boys had attended MC 15 years ago. She had fond memories and remarked how her sons, doing well, had a great foundation at MC. Before leaving, I had two more “MC encounters,” one with the Dad of a freshman I currently teach, who had shared with him that she was “re-creating herself” at MC – a fascinating thought! And more true, probably, than she realizes at this time! The other conversation, a longer one, was with the son of the deceased. He recalled playing soccer in the 1980s, coached by Brother Dan Cremin, with whom he had just been speaking. He talked about how influential MC had been in his life and ended by saying, “Sometimes you may not see it when you’re there, but years later, you realize how important the experience was.”
It reminded me of something we had just been talking about in Theology class, the beautiful post-Easter Scriptural passage about the Risen Jesus meeting two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Dejected and disillusioned, they were leaving Jerusalem, having witnessed several days before the cruel and humiliating death of the person they had called “messiah.” That very person was walking the 7-mile road with them, “opening the Scriptures” to them in a way that made their hearts burn. But they did not recognize him as the Risen Lord until later that night when they “saw” Him in “the breaking of the bread.” The story, among many other things, is a classic example of “seeing” – of experiencing -- but not perceiving, not understanding. The disciples did not recognize initially the reality before them.
Sometimes understanding unfolds only over time. In a few weeks we will be parting company with our Class of 2024. We have walked a 4-year road with them. I’m sure that for our 188 seniors there are 188 unique perceptions of their MC experience. Time will tell how their understandings evolve. This past Friday seniors joined in a prayer ceremony commissioning them for the Christian Service projects that many will soon begin. Recalling Jesus’ commissioning of his apostles after his resurrection, “Go forth and teach all nations!” the service ended with an anointing of each student’s hand, with the invitation “Serve gladly in Jesus’ name.” We hope they do! May our graduates -- and each of us -- enjoy an ever-deepening understanding of the blessings in our midst and of the Risen Lord who walks with us!
Sincerely,
Brother Thomas Puccio, C.F.X., Ed.D., H’18
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Monday, April 8
Day B
Spring Clothing Drive Begins
Fourth Quarter Begins (AP Seniors)
Spring Orientation (Girls) - 6 PM
Tuesday, April 9
Day A
Senior Finals
Spring Orientation (Boys) - 6 PM
Wednesday, April 10
Day H
Senior Finals
Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM
Thursday, April 11
Day G
Senior Finals
Friday, April 12
Day F
Weekly Mass - 7:25 AM
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Monday, April 15
Patriot's Day - No Classes/Offices Closed
Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, April 19
Spring Recess - No Classes
Monday, April 22
Classes Resume
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We are providing multiple channels for accessing the MC weekly lunch menu to make it easier for students to plan lunch throughout the week. | The MC lunch menu is also available on our website through this link and on the Malden Catholic Mobile App, which offers easy access to the online portal for adding money to student lunch accounts. | |
School and College Counseling | |
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SAT for Grade 11 - Tuesday, April 23 at 8 AM
On Tuesday, April 23, Grade 11 Malden Catholic students will take the SAT at 8 AM. Please note that this is mandatory testing and there are no makeup days.
To participate in the exam, all students
must download the Bluebook App to their device by Monday, April 8. Student devices will be checked in homerooms on April 9 and April 10 to ensure the app is downloaded and working correctly. If you have any issues, please contact your school counselor or Mr. Ray Barry in MC's IT Department by April 8.
Further information regarding the testing day will be emailed to students. Please note that students must come to the exam with their device in working order, the Bluebook App installed, and laptops fully charged on exam day. Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions.
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College Acceptances
MC School and College Counseling would like to remind Grade 12 students to update Naviance with college acceptances. Please note that students must select the "update application" button when making any changes. Please reach out to Mrs. DelGenio with any questions at delgenios@maldencatholic.org.
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Class of 2028 Orientation - 4.8 and 4.9 at 6 PM | The Grade 9 Girls Orientation will take place on Monday, April 8 from 6 - 8 PM and the Grade 9 Boys Orientation will take place on Tuesday, April 9 from 6 - 8 PM. | |
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Spring Clothing Drive - 4.8 to 5.3 | Malden Catholic will collect new or gently used spring and summer clothing to donate to the Lazarus House, a homeless shelter for families in Lawrence. Collection bins will be located in MC's Campus Ministry and front lobby from Monday, April 8 to Wednesday, May 3. Please reach out to Mrs. Connolly or Br. Puccio with any questions. | |
Grade 11 Sign Up for MCLI - 4.12 | |
The Malden Catholic Leadership Institute (MCLI), a four-day, three-night retreat at Endicott College in Beverly, will take place from August 7 - 10. This is an immersive, faith-filled, service-oriented opportunity to grow as a class, as a school, and as a Church. Students will hear talks from amazing speakers, participate in group exercises to build trust and communication skills, serve people in need, spend quality time with one another, pray together and grow in fellowship and faith.
MC's Campus Ministry will hold an informational meeting for parents in May to discuss the MCLI retreat details. The cost for MCLI is $350 and a $100 deposit is due Friday, April 12. If you have any questions regarding covering the MCLI fee, please reach out to Mr. Casey at caseye@maldencatholic.org.
All Grade 11 students must fill out an application and complete all medical forms, which can be picked up either in MC's Campus Ministry Center or from Theology teachers. More information regarding MCLI can be found on the MC website through the following link.
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Class Ring Sale - through 4.12 | |
Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to order a Malden Catholic class ring during Balfour's three-week sale, which runs through April 12.
Choose a ring style through this link and place all orders through Balfour's designated site for Malden Catholic here. If you are unsure of your ring size, please print out the Balfour Ring Sizer instructions or stop by a local jewelry store to get a correct size.
If you have any questions regarding ordering your Class Rings, please call the local Balfour Sales Office at 401-467-7018 or email ANDScholasticGroup@gmail.com.
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Dancers Against Cancer Benefit Performance - 4.26 at 7 PM | |
MC's Dance Company will be hosting a student-led fundraising event, Dancers Against Cancer, in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 26, at 7 PM as part of their service chapter. The event will focus on raising funds for the American Cancer Society.
Tickets for the event are $15 and may be purchased on Eventbrite. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Please contact Selene Ferreira '24 at sferreirag24@maldencatholic.org or Mrs. Ferreira P'20, '24 at ferreiras@maldencatholic.org with any questions.
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Senior Baskets Delivery - 4.27 at 10 AM | |
It's not too late to participate in MC's Senior Basket Program! Underclass families are invited to adopt a Senior and create a basket based on the student's individual preferences and interests. The completed basket will then be either delivered by the host family to the Senior's home or dropped off at MC for the student to pick up. A short prayer service will be held at the school on Saturday, April 27 to launch the basket deliveries.
Parents of students in Grades 9-11 who are interested in participating in the program must submit their name, phone number, email address, the number of Seniors for whom they plan to create baskets, their preference for the Boys Division or Girls Division, and the name of the Senior(s) they prefer to create baskets for to Mrs. Jeannine Reardon at reardonj@maldencatholic.org.
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Women's Day of Recollection - 4.28 at 9:30 AM | |
Join us for the Women's Day of Recollection on Sunday, April 28 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM which is dedicated to the moms and women of Malden Catholic. A time for friendship, reflection and community, this event will include a Mass, luncheon and speaker. Our speaker this year is Lynn Cooper, the Associate Director of the University Chaplaincy and Catholic Chaplain at Tufts University, as well as the author of The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship, which will be released in Spring 2025.
Tickets for the Women's Day of Recollection are $40 and can be purchased through the following Eventbrite link. For more information, please email Mea Mustone P'24, '26 at mustonem@maldencatholic.org.
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MC Parent Book Club - 4.30 at 7 PM | |
The MC Parent Book Club will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 PM at MC in the Campus Ministry Center. The April MC Book Club will be discussing Evidence of the Afterlife by Jeff Long and Paul Perry, a story about captivated individuals who have been on the brink of death, provide unique insights into consciousness, the nature of reality, and the human experience.
Please R.S.V.P. to Vange Egizi at vangiemassagain@yahoo.com if you can attend.
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To celebrate our Senior Class of 2024, MC is planning an active schedule of events:
Monday, April 8 - Thursday, April 11
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Senior Finals - Senior final exams will take place Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 11. Finals are taken in core courses only and students with an 85% average or better are exempt. There are no final exams in Advancement Placement (AP) courses. Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses must take the corresponding AP exam.
Monday, April 22 - Friday, May 10
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Senior Christian Service - Seniors who are not enrolled in AP courses must complete their 90 hours of service at a dedicated service site between the weeks of April 22 - May 10.
Saturday, April 27
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Senior Baskets - Basket deliveries will take place on Saturday, April 27 to MC Seniors' homes. Families delivering baskets are invited join together at the back of the school at 10 AM for a blessing prior to heading out for the delivery.
Saturday, May 11
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Senior Prom - The Senior Prom will be held at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown on Saturday, May 11 from 6 - 11 PM. The Senior Prom dress code policy can be found in the 2023 - 2024 Parent/Student Handbook through the attached link.
Monday, May 13
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Girls Division Awards Ceremony - The Girls Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free for Seniors, and they are able to invite two guests at a cost of $25/per person. Tickets may be purchased until May 1 through the attached Eventbrite link.
Tuesday, May 14
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Boys Division Awards Ceremony - The Boys Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free for Seniors, and they are able to invite two guests at a cost of $25/per person. Tickets may be purchased until May 1 through the attached Eventbrite link.
Wednesday, May 15
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Senior Prayer Service/Breakfast/Commencement Rehearsal - Seniors will gather in the cafeteria at 8 AM, followed by a prayer service in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center and breakfast in the cafeteria. The day will conclude with a mandatory Commencement rehearsal. Students are invited to wear their college sweatshirts to school on May 15.
Friday, May 17
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Baccalaureate Mass - The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 4:30 PM and will be held in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free, and Seniors are able to invite up to six guests. Mrs. Jeannine Reardon is coordinating ticket reservations. Please see the attached link for important information on how to reserve tickets.
Saturday, May 18
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Commencement Ceremony - The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 10 AM in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free, and Seniors are able to invite up to six guests. Mrs. Jeannine Reardon is coordinating ticket reservations. Please see the attached link for important information on how to reserve tickets.
Please contact Mrs. Jeannine Reardon Esq. GC'89 P'23 with any questions at reardonj@maldencatholic.org.
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What's Happening Around MC? | |
Performing and Fine Arts Night | We would like to thank MC's Performing and Fine Arts Department along with our students for their outstanding performances last week in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center! Beautiful visual fine art pieces could also be seen and enjoyed throughout the atrium. | |
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Agriculture Day with over $3 Million in Grants to Support Farmers | Boston - Today, Governor Maura Healey declared April 3, 2024, as Massachusetts Agriculture Day. As part of the celebration, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced over $3 million in grants to support Massachusetts farmers through programs that improve composting efforts, food safety, cranberry bog restoration, stewardship, and business planning. | | | |
Congratulations to Amanda Cooper '25 on Being Chosen to Serve on the Massachusetts Agriculture Youth Council! | Congratulations to Amanda Cooper '25 for being selected as one of the fourteen Seniors in Massachusetts to serve as inaugural members of the Massachusetts Agricultural Youth Council, announced last week during the celebration of Massachusetts Agriculture Day at the State House. The Council will support Massachusetts farmers through discussions, guest speakers, workforce opportunities, and special events. Way to go, Amanda! Check out the Commonwealth of Massachusetts article through this link. | |
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Spring Sports
Stay updated on the athletics schedule and events by visiting the MC website or subscribing to text alerts through this link.
Livestreaming for MC athletic home games held in the Doherty Gymnasium and on the Donovan Field, are accessible on MC's YouTube channel through this link or through Hudl TV.
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An Important Message from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association:
Due to the timing of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, when many students will be dismissed and heading to practices or games, please ensure adherence to safety measures and utilize available resources on the NASA website and the NSTA website.
Students are reminded to not look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection. Free eclipse glasses may be available through your local library.
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Monday, April 8
4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis St. John's HS
4:15 PM Girls JV Softball Whittier Tech HS
4:15 PM Girls Varsity Softball Whittier Tech HS
4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball @ Boston College HS
4 PM Boys JV Baseball Home vs Boston College HS
4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Home vs Boston College HS
4 PM Boys JV Lacrosse @ Xaverian Brothers HS
4 PM Girls Varsity 0utdoor Track @ NDA CCL Track
5:30 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Xaverian Brothers HS
Tuesday, April 9
3:45 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Home vs Ursuline Academy
4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Home vs Mystic Valley Regional Charter
5:15 PM Girls JV Lacrosse Home vs Ursuline Academy
Wednesday, April 10
4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis @ Catholic Memorial School
4 PM Boys JV Baseball Home vs St. John's HS
4 PM Girls Varsity Softball @ Fontbonne Academy
4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Home vs St. John's HS
4 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Home vs Boston Latin Academy
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Home vs Fontbonne Academy
4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball @ St. John's HS
4 PM Girls JV Softball @ Fontbonne Academy
7 PM Boys Varsity Rugby Home vs Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Thursday, April 11
4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Home vs St. John's Prep School
4 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Home vs Ursuline Academy
5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Home vs St. John's Prep School
Friday, April 12
3:45 PM Girls JV Softball @ Ursuline Academy
3:45 PM Girls Varsity Softball @ Ursuline Academy
4 PM Boys JV Baseball Home vs Bristol Plymouth Voc. Tech. HS
4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Home vs Bristol Plymouth Voc. Tech. HS
4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Home vs Bishop Fenwick HS
4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball @ Bristol Plymouth Voc. Tech. HS
5 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ St. Mary's
5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Home vs Bishop Fenwick HS
6:30 PM Girls JV Lacrosse @ St. Mary's
Saturday, April 13
10 AM Boys Varsity Tennis @ Beverly HS
| Please visit the Athletics Coaches page on the MC website to find contact information for each of our spring sports teams. | |
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Spring Sports Senior Banners - 4.24 | |
All Spring Sports Senior Banners should be purchased from Dracut Threads by Wednesday, April 24 to have them delivered in time for senior nights. The banners will be hung on the stadium field, and Seniors will be able to take their banners home following graduation.
Any questions about Senior Banners may be directed to Athletics Director, Bill Raycraft at raycraftb@maldencatholic.org.
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