PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 26, 2024

Good morning JCA family. This is Junior Ellie Blotnik and today is Friday April 26th, 2024.

Today is the feast day of St. Zita. Born in the 13th century in Italy to a poor family. She was sent at the age of 12 to be a housekeeper for a wealthy family. St. Zita worked diligently for the family that she came to love like her own. By her example, she helped people see that work is beautiful when it is done with Christian love.

Please continue to keep in your prayers Mona Kelly who is hospitalized. She is the mother of Mrs. Blackburn and grandmother of Freshman Joey Blackburn.

Almighty God, whose hands hold all matters of life, give me grace of success in the work that I do. Help me to give it the careful thought and the strict attention that will lead to success. Watch over me and govern my actions, that I may not mar its perfection. Show me how to give my best and let me not despise the toil that is necessary to complete it. Make my life a successful one, in that every duty you give to me, I do it well. Give me the blessing of your help and guidance and suffer me not to fail. In Jesus’ name.

Amen.

• OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL…. pray for us.
• FRANCIS OF ASSISI……. pray for us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Writing Lab will be closed during period 5A. (Kairis)

JCA Drama students please check our Team for information regarding our awards ceremony.  It will be held on May 3 in the Large Chapel.  You will need to submit your thespian points before you vote on the performances for the year.  Forms are due by May 2nd.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Szynal. (Szynal)

There is still time to apply for a position on the Student Council.  We are looking for the following positions.

• 4 members of the class of 2025 to serve on the Executive Board
• 4 members to serve as Class Officers for the class of 25, 26, and 27
• 6 – 20 members to serve as Homeroom Representatives for the class of 25, 26, and 27
• If you are interested, please type up a 1 – 2-minute speech highlighting why you would like to serve in that capacity and fill out the form. Elections will be held on
• Tuesday May 7th for Executive Board
• Wednesday May 8th for all Class Officers.

All applications are due by April 30th. Please see your class moderator or Ms. Szynal if you have any questions. (Szynal)

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

Last night the track team competed at Morris against six teams. Mikey Brow and Preston Coleman placed 1st and 3rd in the 100. Craig Peacock, Mikey Brow, and Anthony Finnegan were 1st, 2nd, and 4th in the 200. Austin Batis and RJ Asiamah were 1st and 4th in the 400. Chris Corsi placed 2nd in the 800. The 4×100 relay team of Anthony Finnegan, Mikey Brow, Justin Collins, and Preston Coleman placed 1st. Dylan Travis placed 1st in triple jump and 2nd in long jump behind Craig Peacock.

For the Angels, Symone Holman placed 1st in the 200 and long jump. The 4×400 relay team of Eva Genova, Mary Kate Moran, Carolina Gallegos, and Ella Heinen placed 2nd. Larkin Calay was 2nd in the 300 hurdles with a new personal best time. Bella Pollack and Avery Quinn were 2nd and 3rd in the 800, both with personal best times. The 4×100 relay team of Addi Farnaus, Larkin Calay, Sophia Tischina, and Salma Gallegos placed 3rd. There were also many other personal bests last night. Great job to everyone who competed.

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 25, 2024

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Natalie Evans and today is Thursday April 25th, 2024.

Please keep Mona Kelly, Mrs. Blackburn’s mother, in your prayers today as she is in the hospital.

Lord,

We praise and thank you for the celebration of prom. For being at the close of our high school years and celebrating with those who have shared these days with us. You have provided endless opportunities for fun, learning, play, and friendships. Now we will rejoice in the brilliant lives you have given to us and all the things we have accomplished over these years. Please keep us safe as we travel. Help us to be our best selves tonight, not just on the outside with all the sequins and jewels but also on the inside. Being people of character who show respect and consideration towards one another. May we cherish this opportunity and remember that all good things come from you.

Amen

• OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL…. pray for us.
• FRANCIS OF ASSISI……. pray for us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

JCA Drama students please check our Team for information regarding our awards ceremony.  It will be held on May 3 in the Large Chapel.  You will need to submit your thespian points before you vote on the performances for the year.  Forms are due by May 2nd.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Szynal. (Szynal)

Any student interested in serving on student council for the 2024 – 2025 school year should check their email for information.  We are looking for the following positions.

• 4 members of the class of 2025 to serve on the Executive Board
• 4 members to serve as Class Officers for the class of 25, 26, and 27
• 6 – 20 members to serve as Homeroom Representatives for the class of 25, 26, and 27
• If you are interested, please type up a 1 – 2-minute speech highlighting why you would like to serve in that capacity and fill out the form. Elections will be held on
• Tuesday May 7th for Executive Board
• Wednesday May 8th for all Class Officers.

All applications are due by April 30th. Please see your class moderator or Ms. Szynal if you have any questions. (Szynal)

Students in need of service hours.  This Friday and Saturday and Sunday, St. Paul’s church is looking for help at their Giant Steps Fundraiser.  If you like decorating or serving food or cleaning up, this service project is for you.  Look for details on the Christian service team or stop by campus ministry for more details. (Ferro)

Students receiving the sacrament of confirmation this May, don’t forget about our meeting today in campus ministry during period 4a. (Ferro)

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 24, 2024

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Adesola Olu-Ajegbei and today is Wednesday April 24th, 2024.

Draw us forth, God of all creation. Draw us forward and away from limited certainty into the immense world of your love. Give us the capacity to even for a moment taste the richness of the feast you give us. Give us the peace to live with uncertainty, with questions, with doubts. Help us to experience the resurrection anew with open wonder and an increasing ability to see you in the people of Easter.

Amen.

• OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL…. pray for us.
• FRANCIS OF ASSISI……. pray for us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A warm JCA welcome to our Alumni Career Day presenters!  We are excited to have you and hope you enjoy your time here. (Bebar)

JCA Drama students please check our Team for information regarding our awards ceremony.  It will be held on May 3 in the Large Chapel.  You will need to submit your thespian points before you vote on the performances for the year.  Forms are due by May 2nd.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Szynal. (Szynal)

Any student interested in serving on student council for the 2024 – 2025 school year should check their email for information.  We are looking for the following positions.

• 4 members of the class of 2025 to serve on the Executive Board
• 4 members to serve as Class Officers for the class of 25, 26, and 27
• 6 – 20 members to serve as Homeroom Representatives for the class of 25, 26, and 27
• If you are interested, please type up a 1 – 2-minute speech highlighting why you would like to serve in that capacity and fill out the form. Elections will be held on
• Tuesday May 7th for Executive Board
• Wednesday May 8th for all Class Officers.

All applications are due by April 30th. Please see your class moderator or Ms. Szynal if you have any questions. (Szynal)

Senior Kairos leaders, you need to report to the chapel today at the beginning of 6th period for a quick picture.  Please be prompt so we can get you back to class. (Ferro)

Students in need of service hours.  This Friday and Saturday and Sunday, St. Paul’s church is looking for help at their Giant Steps Fundraiser.  If you like decorating or serving food or cleaning up, this service project is for you.  Look for details on the Christian service team or stop by campus ministry for more details. (Ferro)

Members of the Chess Club, the official Chess Club photo for the yearbook will be taken after school today. Come directly to the IRC after class. The photo will be taken promptly at 2:45 you can still make after school commitments. (Schertz)