President's Update

Dear Families,

I stopped by Winfrey’s Chocolate Shop in Stoneham this past Thursday evening just a half hour before they were to close. I was glad to get there in time. I wanted a few small gift items for friends I would be meeting on Friday. Dressed in a St. Xavier H.S. sweatshirt, sweatpants, and sneakers, I entered the store, ready to browse a bit in the small, beautifully displayed, sweet-scented showroom. Just two steps inside the door, I heard a booming “BROTHER PUCCIO!” from a clerk behind the counter across the room. Suddenly, the eyes of two other customers and two clerks were on me. I smiled, waved over, “Hi! How ya doing? and as I got closer, I was happy to recognize MC senior Teddy Luscinski. He was effusive in his greeting and asked eagerly several times, “How can I help you?” I explained I wasn’t sure what I wanted and would browse a little. While we chatted, Ted shared with me some of his history at the store and cheerfully explained how his senior Christian service was going at St. Patrick’s in Stoneham. A woman manager near him, motioning to me, asked, “Is he a priest from St. Patrick’s? Ted replied proudly, “No he’s from my high school!” I quickly filled in “Malden Catholic” and introduced myself. She said, “Oh, he’s doing a great job… hard worker.” I was happy to hear that and also happy that Ted said he was enjoying his service at St. Pat’s. I made my selections and left with a smile thanks to Ted’s warm welcome and with a great sense that we had a worthy MC representative “out in the world.”

I had somewhat similar experiences two weeks ago when I visited 3 of our Christian Service sites in Malden and found our students doing well. One stop was at the “Immigrant Learning Center” on Main Street. I had never been there and, in chatting with an assistant Director, discovered that over 350 young-and-older adults take classes there, learning to speak, read, and write English. It’s great work, and I was so impressed that MC senior Stephania Constant-Posy was helping to teach two classes!



I’m not surprised when our seniors do well, but always quite delighted! We’re already missing them around campus. The days of late-April and early-May at MC are somehow strangely different from other times of the year: happy-sad, somewhat subdued. We’re giving placement tests to incoming freshmen and A.P. Exams to outgoing seniors; there’s the fun of prom and the excitement of spring athletics and drama performances – but all tinged with a sense that something is fast-coming to its close. And that’s okay! In fact, that’s the way it should be. We’re meant to be a launching pad! Everybody – and I mean everybody! – students and staff alike are getting weary by this time of year because the work is hard. But faculty and staff are convinced it’s worth it, and students who don’t already realize the worth, will know it soon enough.

There’s a line I love from Acts 1:10-11 that we will hear this week at our Ascension Thursday School Mass. As Jesus ascends, vanishing from view, we’re told, “While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments (angels) stood beside them. They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.’” Imagine the doubt and anxiety of the disciples as their teacher, their anchor, vanishes from sight!  But Jesus promised to send His Spirit. The angels scold people gawking at the sky, suggesting that their sight should be on earthly things. There’s work to be done! As the ”familiar” passes from the sight of our Class of 2024, we can trust that God’s Spirit and MC’s influence will fortify their journey, and guide their adventure.

Brother Thomas Puccio, C.F.X., Ed.D., H’18

At a Glance

Monday, May 6

Day D

AP Exams: U.S. Government and Politics - 8 AM

AP Exams: Chemistry - 12 PM

Senior Christian Service

Tuesday, May 7

Day C

AP Exams: Seminar - 12 PM

AP Exams: Statistics - 12 PM

Senior Christian Service

Wednesday, May 8

Day B

Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM

AP Exams: English Literature - 8 AM

Senior Christian Service

Thursday, May 9

Day A

Ascension Mass

Make-A-Wish Club Ice Cream Social - 12 PM

Senior Christian Service

Friday, May 10

Day H

Weekly Mass - 7:25 AM

AP Exams: European History - 8 AM

AP Exams: U.S. History - 8 AM

Drama Club Production - 7 PM

Senior Christian Service

Saturday, May 11

Senior Prom - 6 PM

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.

School and College Counseling - Grade 12 Reminders

Naviance Reminder

MC’s School and College Counseling department would like to remind Grade 12 students to update their Naviance account with all college decisions including acceptances, deferred, wait listed and denied.

Graduation Survey

Grade 12 students must complete the mandatory graduation survey located in their Naviance account. The survey is used to create student graduation biographies and collect information about college scholarships.

The survey can be accessed by selecting the drop-down menu arrow under your name at the top of the Naviance sign-in page, and selecting "Surveys from Your School." It is important to remember to save your progress until the survey is complete.

Please reach out to Mrs. DelGenio with any questions at delgenios@maldencatholic.org.

What's New?

"Mamma Mia!" Drama Club Production - 5.5 and 5.10

MC's Drama Club will host the final two performances of "Mamma Mia!" on Sunday, May 5, and Friday, May 10, in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center. Tickets are limited for the May 5 show, and tickets are currently sold out for the May 10 show, so be sure to purchase tickets through the Malden Catholic Eventbrite through this link.

AP Exams - 5.6 to 5.17

On Monday, May 6, AP exams will begin and continue 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.

Make-A-Wish SOC'S Ice Cream Social - 5.9 at 12 PM

MC's Make-A-Wish Club is hosting an ice cream social in collaboration with Soc's Ice Cream in Saugus on Thursday, May 9 from 12 - 9 PM. A portion of all MC sale proceeds will be donated to help grant a wish for a child with a critical illness. Stop by for treats for the whole family and mention that you are supporting MC Make-A-Wish!

2023 - 2024 Student Recognition Ads & Underclass Yearbooks - 5.9 and 5.31

Student Recognition Ads - Thursday, May 9

Senior parents are encouraged to purchase Student Yearbook Recognition Ads that will be displayed in Malden Catholic's 2023 - 2024 yearbook. The ads can be customized to feature the individual student and are available in three sizes: full page, half page or quarter page.

If you're interested in purchasing an ad, please create a Jostens account through this link. The deadline to order a MC Student Recognition Ad is Thursday, May 9.

Yearbooks (Underclass Only) - Friday, May 31

Students in Grades 9 - 11 may purchase a 2023 - 2024 yearbook through this link by Friday, May 31.

Please note that the cost for the yearbook is included in the fees that Seniors paid at the beginning of the school year.

College Affordable Financial Aid Webinar - 5.9 at 6:30 PM

The final College Affordable Financial Aid Webinar for the 2023 - 2024 school year will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 PM, which will be focused on finding affordable schools. Access to past webinars and recordings are available through this link.

To register for a webinar, please complete the Family Registration Form located here: https://collegeaffordable.org/maldencatholichs.

Malden Catholic families can email College Affordable at financialaid@collegeaffordable.org with any college financial aid questions. 

Senior Prom - 5.11 at 6 PM

The Senior Prom will be held at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown on Saturday, May 11 from 6 - 11 PM. There will be a DJ, dinner and photo booth for the students.

MC students attending must complete and pass in a Code of Conduct form, signed by their parent or guardian and any outside guests must sign a permission slip. Both forms are available at the front office. Information regarding prom attire policies can be found in the MC Parent/Student Handbook through this link.

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.
  

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.
  

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. Students are invited to wear their college sweatshirts to school on May 15.
  

Friday, May 17

• Baccalaureate Mass - The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 4:30 PM and will be held in the Doherty Gymnasium.
  

Saturday, May 18

• Commencement Ceremony - The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 10 AM in the Doherty Gymnasium.
  

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

What's Happening Around MC?

Congratulations to MC's Robotics Team for Winning the New England Regional Botball Tournament!

Congratulations to MC's Robotics Team for winning the New England Regional Botball Tournament last weekend! The team will move on to compete in the Global Conference on Educational Robotics (GCER) in July. Way to go, Lancers!

Empowering Girls Conference

A group of MC Grade 10 Girls Division students attended the 2024 Empowering Girls Conference: Sharing Your Story. MC students had the opportunity to engage with some of the most influential speakers who inspired and challenged them to embrace change, overcome obstacles and tell their own stories.

Dancers Against Cancer Benefit Performance

Last week, MC's Dance Company hosted a student-led fundraising event, "Dancers Against Cancer" in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center. The dancers raised over $700 which will go towards the American Cancer Society. Great work!

Senior Baskets

Habitat of Humanity Build

MC's Principles of Engineering Tour of Pratville Machine & Tool Co.

Women's Day of Recollection

Jesuit College Fair

Plus Ultra Awards

MC is proud to recognize the following students/faculty and staff for going Plus Ultra or "more beyond" every day. The March Plus Ultra Award recipients are Mariana Hincapie '24, Isabella Mejia '25, Declan Kelly '26, Daniel Ford '27 and Mr. Tim Endicott. Way to go!

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 6

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Catholic Memorial School Home

3:30 PM Girls JV Golf Wellesley Middle/HS Away

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

4:30 PM Girls Varsity Softball Notre Dame Academy--Hingham Varsity Only Home

4 PM Boys JV Baseball St. John's HS Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball St. John's H Away

5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse St. John's Prep School Away

5:30 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse St. John's Prep School Away

Tuesday, May 7

2:30 PM Girls Varsity Golf Saugus High School Home

3:45 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Ursuline Academy Away

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball St. Mary's Home

4 PM Boys JV Baseball St. Mary's Away

4:30 PM Boys Varsity Rugby Concord Carlisle HS Home

7 PM Boys Varsity Baseball St. Mary's Away

Wednesday, May 8

3 PM Girls Varsity Golf Academy of Notre Dame Away

4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Notre Dame Academy--Hingham Varsity Only Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Xaverian Brothers HS Away

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball Catholic Memorial School Away

4 PM Boys JV Baseball Catholic Memorial School Home

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

4 PM Girls JV Softball Everett HS Home

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Catholic Memorial School Home

4 PM Girls Varsity 0utdoor Track @ NDA CCL Track Meet #4 Away

Thursday, May 9

2:30 PM Girls Varsity Golf Cardinal Spellman HS Home

4 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Lynnfield HS Away

4:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Away

4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Boston College HS Home

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Newburyport HS Home

5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Boston College HS Home

5:30 PM Girls JV Lacrosse Lynnfield HS Away

Friday, May 10

4 PM Girls JV Softball Milton HS Home

4 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Arlington HS Home

4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Milton HS Home

4 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse North Quincy HS Away

5:30 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Arlington HS Home

5:30 PM Girls JV Lacrosse North Quincy H Away

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