PRAYER and ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 21, 2023

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Thomas Dvorak and today is Thursday September 21st, 2023.

Today is the feast of St. Matthew. At the time that Jesus summoned him, Matthew was a publican, that is, a tax-collector for the Romans. No one was more shunned by the Jews than a publican, who was a Jew working for the Roman enemy by robbing his own people and making a large personal profit. Publicans were not allowed to trade, eat, or even pray with other Jews.

One day, while seated at his table of books and money, Jesus looked at Matthew and said two words: “Follow me.” This was all that was needed to make Matthew rise, leaving his pieces of silver to follow Christ. The Jews were surprised to see Jesus with a publican, but Jesus explained that he had come “not to call the just, but sinners.”

Heavenly Father,

Why is it so hard to see my own weakness? Do I know so much? Do I have it all under control? Give me discernment, dear Lord so I may ignore the lies of my enemy. Instead let me hear your truth. I don’t have it all figured out. I’ve still got a long way to go. I’m not perfect and I don’t have to be. May your spirit reveal to my heart, that being a child of God does not mean being good. Instead, it means I’m forgiven. It means I’m loved. Show me my weakness Lord. That I may be washed clean by the blood of the lamb. Only you can take away my sins. Only you can save my soul. Show me Lord that repentance Is the doorway to freedom. Give me a humble heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Any students interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister at school masses should sign up with campus ministry.  There will be a training session next week for all students or teachers who are interested. (Ferro)

Attention Juniors and Seniors – College Rep Visits for next week are: Benedictine University, Merrimack College, University of Portland, Saint Louis University, St. Ambrose University and Western Michigan.  Don’t forget to register in Naviance if you are interested in attending. (Farnaus)

Yearbook Club will be meeting during both 4B and 5A tomorrow, Sept. 21st.  We will NOT meet in the Engineering Lab.  Instead, we will meet in the conference room located in the Dean’s Office. (Borio)

Jostens will meet with sophomores and seniors during homeroom on Monday.  Sophomores will be given information on class rings, and seniors will be receiving information on graduation items. (Kairis)

Feel like you’re falling behind in chemistry? Or maybe you just need some help with last night’s Trig homework. For any academic help you need, the National Honor Society offers free tutoring sessions by their senior members. Sessions are at 7:10 in room 228 on Tuesdays and room 103 on Thursdays. No need to sign up, just stop in when help is needed. Info is posted on flyers throughout the underclassmen hallways. (Lampasona)

HOMECOMING:

JCA’s Homecoming is quickly approaching!  This year’s dance is Saturday, October 7th from 6 pm to 9 pm in the JCA gym.  The theme is “Under the NEON Lights.” JCA students interested in attending the dance must purchase a ticket online no later than October 2.  Tickets will NOT be sold AFTER October 2.  The ticket price is $15 per person and the link to purchase ticket(s) was sent to your JCA email. Students may bring a guest from another school; however, they MUST obtain a guest form.   Guest forms can be picked up outside the Admissions Office (on the bulletin board).  This form must be signed by the Dean of Students from your guest’s high school.  The form must be returned to Mrs. Ragusa by OCTOBER 2 – NO EXCEPTIONS.

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

Congratulations to the Girls JV Tennis Team who caged the Bengals from Plainfield East with a clean sweep yesterday. Winning for the Angels in singles were Sophomore Juliana McClowry and Freshmen Kendall Batis and Madelyn Engel. Victorious for the Angels in doubles were the teams of Sophomores Addison Allen and Georgia Buza, Sophomores Madeline Darley and Gabi Apor, Freshmen Caroline Leeders and Addi Farnaus and Sophomores Emma Couliard and Allie Morrissette. Good Luck to the Angels as they prove they are the best team on Larkin by taming the Tigers from Joliet Township tonight.

PRAYER and ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 20, 2023

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Elizabeth Martinez and today is Wednesday September 20th, 2023.

Today we celebrate St. Andrew Kim Taegon and St. Paul Chong Hasang who were both martyred for their faith in 1846 in Korea. This priest and lay person used their lives as an example of love for Christ.

Lord God, may we be grateful for what we have, and compassionate toward all those who are suffering every kind of distress. May we hold back nothing and hasten to be the ministers of prayer and mercy, like the disciples of Him who went about doing good, in times of need. Amen

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Students, an email was sent out with the link to this year’s Heritage shirt.  Anyone who buys the shirt, can wear them on each Wednesday in October as we learn more about the charisms that the Franciscans and Carmelites teach us through JCA.  Orders are due by September 20th so don’t delay in reading your email and celebrating with us this October. (Ferro)

Today all freshmen will have lunch 4a and homeroom 4b. Freshmen will report to homerooms at the start of 4b and your teacher will accompany you to the chapel for mass.  Sophomores you will have homeroom 4a and eat 4b today. (Ferro)

41-88, the Art Literary Club, will be meeting on Tuesday, the 19th, after school in Room 230. All new members are welcome! Also, 41-88 is now accepting general submissions for writing! Do you write creatively? Submit to Mrs. Bush or Mrs. Stoiber! Songs, poems, short stories, etc. are all accepted. The club will anonymously read your submission, discuss it, and decide if the piece will go into the magazine, we create during 2nd semester. Submissions are due by Nov. 20th, and we would love to read your writing! (Bush)

Any students interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister at school masses should sign up with campus ministry.  There will be a training session next week for all students or teachers who are interested. (Ferro)

Attention Juniors and Seniors – College Rep Visits for next week are: Benedictine University, Merrimack College, University of Portland, Saint Louis University, St. Ambrose University and Western Michigan.  Don’t forget to register in Naviance if you are interested in attending. (Farnaus)

Yearbook Club will be meeting during both 4B and 5A tomorrow, Sept. 21st.  We will NOT meet in the Engineering Lab.  Instead, we will meet in the conference room located in the Dean’s Office. (Borio)

HOMECOMING:

JCA’s Homecoming is quickly approaching!  This year’s dance is Saturday, October 7th from 6 pm to 9 pm in the JCA gym.  The theme is “Under the NEON Lights.” JCA students interested in attending the dance must purchase a ticket online no later than October 2.  Tickets will NOT be sold AFTER October 2.  The ticket price is $15 per person and the link to purchase ticket(s) was sent to your JCA email. Students may bring a guest from another school; however, they MUST obtain a guest form.   Guest forms can be picked up outside the Admissions Office (on the bulletin board).  This form must be signed by the Dean of Students from your guest’s high school.  The form must be returned to Mrs. Ragusa by OCTOBER 2 – NO EXCEPTIONS.

SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH:

As we have shared several times over the last couple weeks, September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. We will continue to share relevant information about this important topic throughout the month of September. Please know that this month and every month, Our Counseling Department is a Resource for you. We can follow five simple steps to help someone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. We encourage YOU to BE THE ONE to follow these steps – Be the one to SAVE A LIFE. How can you – BE THE ONE?  Here are the five steps you can take:

• First, ASK – It is OK to ask someone if they are struggling.
• Second, BE THERE.
• Next, HELP KEEP THEM SAFE.
• Our fourth step – HELP THEM CONNECT
• And finally — FOLLOW UP.

During each announcement this month, we will focus on one step. Today we focus on the third step which is – Keep them safe. How do we do this? What we mean by Keep them safe is simply, Be present and aware.  Seek the help and support of a trusted adult. The Counseling Department at JCA is here as a resource for you. Please reach out to any member of our Counseling Department. We are a resource for you. Let each of us BE THE ONE to show love, kindness, and empathy to others today.

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

Job well done to both freshmen Angels volleyball teams on their battle with the Corsairs from Carmel Catholic and the JV and Varsity squad on their wins last night! Keep pushing ladies!

PRAYER and ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 19, 2023

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Claire Blotnik and today is Tuesday September 19th, 2023.

Almighty God, you are worthy of all glory and honor. Thank you for granting me the desires of my heart. Lord, deepen my passion for your word that I may share the gospel with other students in my school. May we start and end each day with you. Amen.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

This Thursday September 28th will be a $2.00 SPIRIT WEAR dress down to help benefit the Brown & Blue BBQ. (Farnaus)

Students, an email was sent out with the link to this year’s Heritage shirt.  Anyone who buys the shirt, can wear them on each Wednesday in October as we learn more about the charisms that the Franciscans and Carmelites teach us through JCA.  Orders are due by September 20th so don’t delay in reading your email and celebrating with us this October. (Ferro)

Just a reminder to those interested in joining the Math Team, a short meeting will be held after school at 2:45 in room 118 today. Come out and join the team that counts! (Osburn)

There will be a meeting for the Medical Science Club on Wednesday immediately after school in room 129. We will have a guest speaker from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital to explain how to become a volunteer at the hospital. This is a great opportunity to help the community and get some work experience that looks amazing on a resume. (Morrissette)

Freshman and Sophomores, remember that tomorrow all freshmen will have lunch 4a and homeroom 4b. Freshmen will report to homerooms at the start of 4b and go with your teacher to the chapel for mass.  Sophomores you will have homeroom 4a and eat 4b tomorrow. (Ferro)

41-88, the Art Literary Club, will be meeting on Tuesday, the 19th, after school in Room 230. All new members are welcome! Also, 41-88 is now accepting general submissions for writing! Do you write creatively? Submit to Mrs. Bush or Mrs. Stoiber! Songs, poems, short stories, etc. are all accepted. The club will anonymously read your submission, discuss it, and decide if the piece will go into the magazine, we create during 2nd semester. Submissions are due by Nov. 20th, and we would love to read your writing!

Any students interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister at school masses should sign up with campus ministry.  There will be a training session next week for all students or teachers who are interested. (Ferro)

Vocal Ensemble meets tomorrow morning at 7:20 in room 134.  It is open to any student interested in singing.  Please come and join us. (Kelstrom)

SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH:

As we have shared several times over the last couple weeks, September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. We will continue to share relevant information about this important topic throughout the month of September. Please know that this month and every month, Our Counseling Department is a Resource for you. We can follow five simple steps to help someone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. We encourage YOU to BE THE ONE to follow these steps – Be the one to SAVE A LIFE. How can you – BE THE ONE?  Here are the five steps you can take:

• First, ASK – It is OK to ask someone if they are struggling.
• Second, BE THERE.
• Next, HELP KEEP THEM SAFE.
• Our fourth step – HELP THEM CONNECT
• And finally — FOLLOW UP.

During each announcement this month, we will focus on one step. Today we focus on the third step which is – Keep them safe. How do we do this? What we mean by Keep them safe is simply, Be present and aware.  Seek the help and support of a trusted adult. The Counseling Department at JCA is here as a resource for you. Please reach out to any member of our Counseling Department. We are a resource for you. Let each of us BE THE ONE to show love, kindness, and empathy to others today.

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

Today’s girls’ basketball meeting has been cancelled. Open gym is Thursday at 6:30.

Boys’ open gym is 630-730 Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Thanks!

PRAYER and ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 18, 2023

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Cheya Bishop and today is Monday September 18th, 2023.

As I begin my day Be with me Lord. Be the patience when I’m frustrated. Be the endurance when I am tired. Be the wisdom when I am uncertain. Be the inspiration when I’m out of ideas. Be the peacemaker when I feel hurt. Be the comforter when I feel overwhelmed. Be the energy when I am weary. Be the guide when I am confused. Be the forgiver when I get it wrong. Be with me Lord, today. Amen.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Students, an email was sent out with the link to this year’s Heritage shirt.  Anyone who buys the shirt, can wear them on each Wednesday in October as we learn more about the charisms that the Franciscans and Carmelites teach us through JCA.  Orders are due by September 20th so don’t delay in reading your email and celebrating with us this October. (Ferro)

Just a reminder to those interested in joining the Math Team, a short meeting will be held after school at 2:45 in room 118 on Tuesday, September 19.  Come out and join the team that counts! (Osburn)

There will be a meeting for the Medical Science Club on Wednesday immediately after school in room 129. We will have a guest speaker from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital to explain how to become a volunteer at the hospital. This is a great opportunity to help the community and get some work experience that looks amazing on a resume. (Morrissette)

Spanish club meets today on room 222 after school. All are welcome! (DeBartolo)

Freshman and Sophomores, this Wednesday your lunch and homerooms periods will switch to accommodate the Freshman class mass.  That means on Wednesday all freshmen will have lunch 4a and homeroom 4b. Freshmen will report to homerooms at the start of 4b and your teacher will accompany you to the chapel for mass.  Sophomores you will have homeroom 4a and eat 4b this Wednesday. (Ferro)

41-88, the Art Literary Club, will be meeting on Tuesday, the 19th, after school in Room 230. All new members are welcome! Also, 41-88 is now accepting general submissions for writing! Do you write creatively? Submit to Mrs. Bush or Mrs. Stoiber! Songs, poems, short stories, etc. are all accepted. The club will anonymously read your submission, discuss it, and decide if the piece will go into the magazine, we create during 2nd semester. Submissions are due by Nov. 20th, and we would love to read your writing! (Bush)

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

Today’s girls’ basketball meeting has been cancelled. Open gym is Thursday at 6:30.

Boys’ open gym is 630-730 Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Thanks!

Congrats to the Freshmen Angels volleyball who played well over the weekend and good luck to all levels as they travel to Lincoln Way East today and Carmel Catholic tomorrow. Let’s go Angels!