Prayer & Daily Announcements

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 11, 2025

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Nora Buss and today is Friday, April 11th, 2025.

Today, the Church honors Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr. He is best known for his fearless defense of Christian moral standards against political corruption, and his ultimate sacrifice as a martyr for confronting the injustices of the ruling monarch.

Almighty God, Grant me a spirit of moral courage and unwavering commitment to justice, that I may, like Saint Stanislaus, fearlessly speak your truth and defend the dignity of every person, especially in the face of opposition or indifference. that I may, like him, be a beacon of your righteousness through a life of prayer united with courageous action and concern for the common good; dedicating my life to your service, this day and all my days, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The word of the day is permeate.  To permeate is to pass or spread through something. The scent of lilacs permeated the room.

Attention freshman computer applications students – you will be meeting in Mrs. Ostrem’s classroom in room 120 again today. Please do not go to the IRC. (Ostrem)

The Cathedral of St. Raymond is hosting Lenten confessions this Friday April 11th from 3-7pm.  Many local parish priests will be there to provide the sacrament of reconciliation.  Any students that were unable to receive the sacrament this week at school are encouraged to attend. (Ferro)

Stations of the cross will be said after school today in the Chapel.  All are welcome. (Ferro)

Faculty and Staff: We will be having our spirit wear dress down day the day we return from spring break.  So, on Tuesday April 22 faculty and staff may wear spirit wear.  Students you will be in uniform. (Szynal)

 

CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS:

St. Mary Immaculate is in great need of 10-20 volunteers for this Friday’s Fish Fry. The time slot is 4:00-6:00 or 7:00 if you can stay until 7:00 that would be great, but if you can only do 6:00 that’ll work, too! Contact Ms. Blaszak at 773-727-0237. This is a great opportunity to get in some hours. You want to make sure you get a passing grade on your 4th quarter report card! ⁠General. Contact information is posted in the Christian Service Teams page. (Pahl)

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 10, 2025

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Amelia Knick and today is Thursday, April 10th, 2025.

Please keep in your prayers today all the junior boys and their leaders on Kairos.

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:

The word of the day is neologism.  Neologism can refer either to a new word or expression or to a new meaning of an existing word. I love seeing all the slangy neologisms that pop up on social media every year.

A big thank you to all who purchased cookies in our first ever Crumbl Cookie Challenge. When the flour settled unfortunately Providence was victorious with a final tally of $6198 to JCAs $5438. We must remember the ultimate winner is Habitat for Humanity and our community. Cookie pick-up is Friday morning from 7am – 7:45 am in Rm 233. (Will-Henn)

Attention freshman computer applications students – you will be meeting in Mrs. Ostrem’s classroom in room 120 again today. Please do not go to the IRC. (Ostrem)

The Cathedral of St. Raymond is hosting Lenten confessions this Friday April 11th from 3-7pm.  Many local parish priests will be there to provide the sacrament of reconciliation.  Any students that were unable to receive the sacrament this week at school are encouraged to attend. (Ferro)

 

CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS:

St. Mary Immaculate is in great need of 10-20 volunteers for this Friday’s Fish Fry. The time slot is 4:00-6:00 or 7:00 if you can stay until 7:00 that would be great, but if you can only do 6:00 that’ll work, too! Contact Ms. Blaszak at 773-727-0237. This is a great opportunity to get in some hours. You want to make sure you get a passing grade on your 4th quarter report card! ⁠General. Contact information is posted in the Christian Service Teams page. (Pahl)

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 9, 2025

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Charlyn Pardo and today is Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.

Please keep in your prayers today all the junior boys and their leaders on Kairos.

Lord, grant us honest hearts to examine whether we truly abide in your Son’s word and the courage to confront the ways we remain enslaved by sin, even when we claim freedom.

Grant us, O God, a heart liberated by truth, that we may live as your authentic children, abiding in the word of Jesus. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The word of the day is de rigueur.  e rigueur is a formal adjective that describes things that are necessary if you want to be fashionable, popular, socially acceptable, etc.—in other words, things required by fashion, etiquette, or custom. Dark sunglasses are de rigueur these days among fashionistas.

A big thank you to all who purchased cookies in our first ever Crumbl Cookie Challenge. When the flour settled unfortunately Providence was victorious with a final tally of $6198 to JCAs $5438. We must remember the ultimate winner is Habitat for Humanity and our community. Cookie pick-up is Friday morning from 7am – 7:45 am in Rm 233. (Will-Henn)

Attention freshman computer applications students – you will be meeting in Mrs. Ostrem’s classroom in room 120 again today. Please do not go to the IRC. (Ostrem)

Do you love airplanes and all things aviation?  Come join the new aviation club!  We will be meeting with pilots from the area, field trips to see jets, learning about weather, air traffic control and even playing with remote-controlled airplanes!  If interested, please see Mrs. Vercelli. (Vercelli)

Students, please remember to be prompt to your homeroom periods today because you will be going directly from there to the chapel for our reconciliation service.  (Ferro)

The Garden Club is having a Spring Plant sale this week. Stop by Rm. 221 during homeroom or after school to buy a plant to take home to your home garden. We are selling tomatoes, watermelons, peas and more. $3 a plant, or 2 for $5. All plants must go before Spring Break. (Conlisk)

 

CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS:

 

St. Mary Immaculate is in great need of 10-20 volunteers for this Friday’s Fish Fry. The time slot is 4:00-6:00 or 7:00 if you can stay until 7:00 that would be great, but if you can only do 6:00 that’ll work, too! Contact Ms. Blaszak at 773-727-0237. This is a great opportunity to get in some hours. You want to make sure you get a passing grade on your 4th quarter report card! ⁠General. Contact information is posted in the Christian Service Teams page. (Pahl)

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 8, 2025

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Nicholas Ronchetti and today is Tuesday, April 8th, 2025.

Please keep in your prayers all the junior boys and their leaders leaving on Kairos today.

Lord, help us to open our hearts to accept your Son’s difficult teachings and the humility to recognize our need for him, even when his words challenge our preconceptions. Grant us a heart of steadfast faith, that we may truly believe that Jesus is the “I AM,” the one sent from above. Help us to understand that acknowledging his divine identity is essential for salvation and freedom from sin, moving beyond worldly perspectives to embrace heavenly truth. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The word of the day is garble.  To garble something, such as a word, name, message, etc., is to cause it to be unclear or distorted.  I was so nervous I garbled their names. (Szynal)

The following students received a SUPERIOR Art Award for their work at the 2025 Art Show:

  • Conrad Feece
  • Maximus Lewis
  • Eva Genova
  • Ayana Morris
  • Lydia Koren
  • Alivia Schertz
  • Reese Mores
  • Mary Jo Meyer
  • Nick Koontz
  • Emery Borgra
  • Erica Johnson
  • Bella Berta
  • Kendall Batis
  • Tyler Dagenais
  • Erik Rocha
  • Alondra Espino
  • Violet Villegas
  • Anthony Finnegan
  • Emma Couillard

 

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

Today all of Mrs. Ostrem’s Computer Applications are meeting in her classroom instead of the IRC. (Ostrem)

Do you love airplanes and all things aviation?  Come join the new aviation club!  We will be meeting with pilots from the area, field trips to see jets, learning about weather, air traffic control and even playing with remote-controlled airplanes!  If interested, please see Mrs. Vercelli. (Vercelli)

The sacrament of reconciliation is going to be offered tomorrow during all homeroom periods.  Students will report to their homerooms for attendance and follow their teacher to the chapel for a period of reflection and prayer. (Ferro)

The Garden Club is having a Spring Plant sale this week. Stop by Rm. 221 during homeroom or after school to buy a plant to take home to your home garden. We are selling tomatoes, watermelons, peas and more. $3 a plant, or 2 for $5. All plants must go before Spring Break. (Conlisk)

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 7, 2025

Good morning JCA family. This is Mrs, Farias and today is Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Today, the Church honors Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest, renowned for his profound dedication to God and his innovative approach to education. He is best known for founding the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Brothers), pioneering classroom practices and teacher training methods, and establishing schools for the poor children of the working class.

Almighty God, you blessed Saint John Baptist de la Salle with profound faith and the innovative zeal to dedicate his life entirely to the Christian education of the young, especially the poor: Grant me a spirit of charity and unwavering commitment, that I may, like Saint John Baptist, see the presence of Christ in those entrusted to my care, serving them with patience, dedication, and respect; that I may, like him, remain steadfast in my commitment to educating hearts and minds, even in the face of challenges, opposition, or lack of resources; that I may be a beacon of your guiding wisdom through a life of faith integrated with professional dedication and concern for the marginalized; that so, inspired by his example, I may dedicate my life to your service,this day and all my days, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The word of the day is hobbit.   A hobbit is a member of a fictitious peaceful and friendly race of small humanlike creatures that dwell underground. The story was filled with all sorts of imaginary people, including hobbits.

The following students received an Art Award for their work at the 2025 Art Show:

 

  • Julia Szymala
  • Alondra Espino
  • Joey Blackburn
  • Alivia Schertz
  • Violet Villegas
  • Keegan Sprovieri
  • Ava Pritz
  • Abbey Potter
  • Syndell Ocegueda
  • Jazmine McDonald
  • Declan Wagner
  • Taylor LePore
  • Maggie Boehm
  • Maximilano Ruiz
  • Zoe Girard
  • Maggie Prock
  • Maris Jesiolowski
  • Zachary Gurzynski
  • Lucas Grant
  • Makenna Shannahan
  • Adriel Garcia
  • Olivia Chovanec
  • Matt Schreiner
  • Jack Lynch
  • Giovani Anemone
  • Magaly Ornelas
  • Eva Genova
  • Emma Couillard
  • Marissa DeGregorio
  • Paige Struck
  • Patrick Marmoll
  • Donavyn Simmons
  • Carson Gamino
  • Ayana Morris

Do you love airplanes and all things aviation?  Come join the new aviation club!  We will be meeting with pilots from the area, field trips to see jets, learning about weather, air traffic control and even playing with remote-controlled airplanes!  If interested, please see Mrs. Vercelli. (Vercelli)

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