President's Update

Dear Families,

Happy Mother’s Day! My prayer is that you are able to spend time with loved ones on this special day. It is a day to remember and celebrate our mothers and the important role they have played in our lives.

President Woodrow Wilson, in 1914, established the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day with the following proclamation:

Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said Joint Resolution, do hereby direct the government officials to display the United States flag on all government buildings and do invite the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.

We have moved beyond the displaying of the United States flag to celebrate our mothers. Now, Mother’s Day ranks just behind Christmas and Valentine’s Day for the number of flowers and plants given. It ranks one of the biggest days for restaurants, and more phone calls are made than almost any other day. We don’t hesitate to celebrate and recognize the difference our moms have made in our lives.

As Jesus hung on the cross, there are seven statements recorded in the Scriptures that He said. The third statement was made to make sure His mother (Mary) would be taken care of and looked after.

Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home (John 19:25-27).

One of our Lord’s priorities was to make sure He expressed love and concern for the welfare of His mother. May we do the same on this special day!

John Thornburg

At a Glance

Monday, May 13

Day G

AP Exams: Calculus - 8 AM

AP Exams: Calculus BC - 8 AM

Senior Girls Division Awards Ceremony - 6 PM

Tuesday, May 14

Day F

AP Exams: English Literature - 8 AM

Senior Boys Division Awards Ceremony - 6 PM

Wednesday, May 15

Day E

Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM

AP Exams: World History - 8 AM

Mandatory Senior Prayer Service, Breakfast and Commencement Rehearsal - 8 AM

Senior College Sweatshirt Photo

Thursday, May 16

Day D

AP Exams: Spanish - 8 AM

AP Exams: Biology - 12 PM

Friday, May 17

Day C

Weekly Mass - 7:25 AM

AP Exams: Physics 1 - 8 AM

AP Exams: Latin - 12 PM

Class of 1974 50th Reunion - 3 PM

Baccalaureate Mass - 4:30 PM

Saturday, May 18

Commencement - 10 AM

MC Weekly Dining Menu

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.

What's New?

AP Exams - through 5.17

AP exams will continue this week through Friday, May 17. Students are reminded to check their MC email and read important test-specific information sent from MC's School Counseling Director, Mrs. Parker.

Please note the following instructions:

• Students who are taking an 8 AM exam may go home once the exam is finished.
• Students who have a 12 PM exam do not need to come to school prior to the exam.
• Any student who has a 12 PM exam, but still needs to arrive early, may study in the Learning Commons prior to the exam.
• All AP test takers may dress down for exams, following dress down guidelines.

Delayed Start - 5.20 at 9 AM

Please note that there will be a delayed opening for a Faculty Meeting on Monday, May 20. School will begin at 9 AM, and LBK transportation will run on its normal schedule. 

Pizza & Prayer - 5.23 at 5 PM

Campus Ministry will be hosting Pizza and Prayer on Thursday, May 23 from 5 - 6 PM in the cafeteria. During the event, students are invited to expand their spirituality in a communal setting while listening to and discussing scriptures and reflecting upon their personal and shared experiences. Please sign up in MC's Campus Ministry by the morning of May 23 if you would like to attend. All are welcome!

MC Parent Book Club - 5.29 at 7 PM

The MC Parent Book Club will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 PM at MC in the Campus Ministry Center. The May MC Book Club will be discussing The Measure by Nikki Erlick, a story about eight people after they, like the rest of the world, receive a box containing a string that designates their lifespan. The book explores how these people's lives and relationships change as a result of knowing the length of their lives or choosing not to know at all.

Please R.S.V.P. to Vange Egizi at vangiemassagain@yahoo.com if you can attend.

2023 - 2024 Grades 9 - 11 Yearbooks - 5.31

Any students in Grades 9 - 11 who are interested in purchasing a 2023 - 2024 yearbook, please create a Jostens account and order your yearbook through this link. The deadline to order a yearbook is Friday, May 31. (The cost for Senior yearbooks are included in Senior fees that were collected at the beginning of the school year.)

Senior Events Update

Monday, May 13

• Girls Division Awards Ceremony - The Girls Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. Please refer to the dress code for the event through this link.

Tuesday, May 14

• Boys Division Awards Ceremony - The Boys Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. Please refer to the dress code for the event through this link.

Wednesday, May 15

• 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. Seniors are invited to wear their college sweatshirts to school on May 15 for a class photo.

Friday, May 17

• Baccalaureate Mass - The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 4:30 PM and will be held in the Doherty Gymnasium. Please refer to the dress code for the event through this link.

Saturday, May 18

• Commencement Ceremony - The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 10 AM in the Doherty Gymnasium. Seniors must arrive to school no later than 9 AM. The doors to the Doherty Gymnasium will open at 9 AM for ticketed guests. Please refer to the dress code for Commencement through this link. Please note that students are not allowed to decorate their graduation caps.

Please contact Mrs. Jeannine Reardon Esq. GC'89 P'23 with any questions at reardonj@maldencatholic.org.

What's Happening Around MC?

MC Travel Group Visits Italy

The MC Travel group recently traveled to Italy to experience the culture, food and historical sites of Montecatini, Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre, Siena, San Gimignano and Rome. With expert local guides each city offered an enriching educational experience into the history and culture of Italy.

Mosaic Dedication Ceremony

MC held a blessing and dedication ceremony in the Brother Thomas Puccio C.F.X. Chapel for the beautiful mosaic, which was created by Sebastian A. Musto. The mosaic was generously gifted to MC by the Musto and Sciola families in memory of their beloved parents, Sebastian A. Musto and S. Maria Fama Musto GC'48, and in honor of their aunt and uncle, Dr. Eugene F. Fama '56 and Sallyann (Dimeco) Fama GC'56.

Register for MC Summer Camp 2024!

Summer is right around the corner! Malden Catholic is once again pleased to offer onsite sports camps and classes this summer. These classes typically fill up quickly, so be sure to enroll soon!

Register today on the MC website to secure your sport in MC Summer Sports Camps and engaging classes in HSPT Test Prep, Math and more!

Sports

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.

Monday, May 13

3 PM Boys Varsity Tennis St. John's Prep School Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Xaverian Brothers HS Home

4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Boston Latin School MS/HS Away

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball Xaverian Brothers HS Away

4 PM Boys JV Baseball Xaverian Brothers HS Home

5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Boston Latin School MS/HS Away

Tuesday, May 14

3:30 PM Girls Varsity Golf Notre Dame Academy--Hingham Away

4 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Notre Dame Academy--Hingham Away

4:15 PM Girls Varsity Softball Whittier Tech HS Varsity Only Away

4 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Boston Latin School MS/HS Away

5:30 PM Girls JV Lacrosse Boston Latin School MS/HS Away

Wednesday, May 15

1 PM Boys Varsity 0utdoor Track Catholic Conference Championship Meet Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse St. Mary's Senior Night (3:45 PM) Home

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball St. John's Prep School Home

4 PM Boys JV Baseball Postponed- St. John's Prep School Away

4 PM Girls Varsity 0utdoor Track @ CCL Track Championships (Senior Night) Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball St. John's Prep School Away

4 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Londonderry Athletics Londonderry High School (NH) Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Boston College HS Home

5 PM Boys Varsity Rugby Catholic Memorial School Away

5 PM Girls JV Lacrosse Londonderry Athletics Away

Thursday, May 16

3 PM Girls Varsity Golf Fontbonne Academy Away

4 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Newburyport High School Away

5 PM Girls JV Softball Beverly HS Home

5 PM Girls Varsity Softball Beverly HS Home

7 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Mystic Valley Regional Charter Senior Night (6:45 PM) Away

Please visit the Athletics Coaches page on the MC website to find contact information for each of our spring sports teams.