weekly news & updates for the CCC community

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IN THIS ISSUE

Re-Enrollment Begins Feb. 8!

Re-enrollment opens on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Re-enrollment fee is $250 through April 4, 2023. The fee goes up to $350 beginning April 5.

A link to re-enroll will be emailed to you from our registrar.

$25K Scholarship Opportunity

The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarship program is accepting applications through March 2 from Tampa Bay area high school seniors for its 2023 college scholarships.



Apply online here!

Grad Bash & Prom Tickets

Starting Monday, Feb. 6, tickets for Grad Bash (Seniors only) and Prom (Juniors + Seniors) will be available for purchase. Students must be in good standing to buy tickets! Check your inbox next week for links to purchase.

Senior Shirts

Seniors are now allowed to wear black CCC polos (available at Risse Brothers) for the remainder of the school year. A transition to this shirt is optional for the class of 2023, so traditional striped button downs are still approved.

Other Highlights in This Issue...

Read on to find more exciting updates and important reminders!

Final Push for Philanthropic Giving!


All week long our students have been bringing in their charitable donations of toiletries for our neighbors at St. Vincent de Paul.


Monday is the last call for donations by class - which of course will be counted for CLASS CUP POINTS!


Seniors - Toothbrushes & toothpaste

Juniors - Shampoo & body wash

Sophomores - Socks

Freshmen - Deodorant


All items should be travel-size!

Girls Basketball Defeat Faculty... Again!

It was a nail-biter at the end there, but after a halftime score of 19-9, the faculty made a run for the girls basketball team, falling just short at a 31-27 defeat. Senior Molly Elliott put the final nail in the coffin with a buzzer-beating three-pointer.

Way to go Girls Team!!


SPACE IS RUNNING OUT!

Buy your tickets NOW!!


MARAUDER FEST 2023

Sat., March 18, 2023 @ Renaissance Tampa International Hotel


Come be part of CCC's premier fundraising event! This evening will feature a classy cocktail hour, gourmet food, and fantastic silent and live auctions at the beautiful Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel.


For sponsorship opportunities and event tickets, click Buy Now below.

BUY NOW

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel has provided us with a limited block of rooms at a discounted rate. If you are interested in booking a room, please click on the link below.  Last Day to Book: Friday, February 17, 2023.


Marauder Fest Room Block

Marauder Fest 2023 - Class Basket Donations


Calling all parents, your students need your help! 

Each class has chosen a theme for their Marauder Fest 60th Anniversary Legacy Gala auction basket. These baskets are a part of the Class Cup Competition and each grade will receive Class Cup points. Please take a moment to look at your student’s basket idea.



Event Contact: Sarah Prunoske, sprunoske@ccchs.org or (727) 531-1449.

4th Annual CCC Parent Lenten Retreat

THEME: Jesus, Bridge to the Father


Saturday, March 4, 2023

8:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Chapel of Saint Julie Billiart  


RSVP to attend no later than Monday, Feb. 27 to Mr. Andy Shannon.


This event will include student witness Kacie Kopech, Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael Clark (CCC Religious Studies Instructor & Department Chair), and boxed lunch.


Cost = Free Will Offering

Parent Volunteer Central

New parent account set-up: Click here and follow the prompts. Only ONE account per household. For questions or assistance, contact Sarah Prunoske, sprunoske@ccchs.org or (727) 531-1449.  


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities - check Volunteer Hub for upcoming opportunities.







**ALL parents are required to complete annual parent service hours: 30 hours for two-parent households, 15 hours for single-parent households (refer to Parent Student Handbook pp. 21-22).

C's the Day!

MABC Update


CCC Athletics continues to celebrate the accomplishments of our Fall sports teams and supports our hard working Winter teams. Of course, in the weeks ahead our Spring sports prepare for their respective seasons. 


While our coaches and student-athletes move through this 2022-2023 school year, the Marauder Athletic Boosters never rest in our efforts to support, improve and invest in each of our athletic programs. Our constant theme is let’s become better than we were yesterday. Those of you who have joined the MABC , thank you for making an investment in our success. We hope others will soon make the commitment to CCC Athletic Excellence.


As always, THANK YOU for being part of The Team Behind Our Teams!

Buy Now

Marauder Fest 2023 - $20,000 CASH RAFFLE

Drawing held on

Sat., March 18, 2023

@ Renaissance Tampa International Hotel


Keep selling those raffle tickets! They were mailed out on Thurs., January 5.

Students earn Class Cup points if their class sells the most raffle tickets by Marauder Fest. Here are the current standings:



  • Freshmen          207
  • Sophomores     165
  • Juniors                266
  • Seniors               148

Senior Scholarships

CCC SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APP


Senior Scholarships Application is now open. Please click on the link to view the application and requirements for each college scholarship.

Click for Application

SUNSHINE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP


The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarship program is accepting applications through March 2 from Tampa Bay area high school seniors for its 2023 college scholarships.



Awards are worth $25,000 over four years ($6,250 per year) for students who plan to attend a Florida public university for undergraduate studies.

Up to 10 scholarships are available with winners notified in April.

Apply online here!


BAILEY FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP


This program provides educational scholarships to college students who have a financial need and have demonstrated scholastic achievement, and a dedication to community service. Applicants are eligible for up to $20,000 over four years!

Apply Here

Student Service Opportunities

BAY BITS KIDS RUN CLUB

BayBits is an enrichment & empowerment program designed to motivate and inspire children ages 2-9. We transform traditional running relays, games, and drills into bite-sized life lessons that teach kids confidence, integrity and teamwork.


They're offering the opportunity for students from Clearwater Central Catholic to be coaches/mentors for the students in our program. Currently,they are partnering with Espiritu Santo with events held at Phillippe Park in Safety Harbor.


This would be a great opportunity for any students interested in teaching, love sports/athletics or just like being outside! BayBits loves giving back to the community and wants to help students achieve their volunteer hours. 


If interested, please contact Dana Harris, BayBits Owner and Head Coach:

BEACH ART CENTER

Boots & Brushes Gala

Saturday, March 4

1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, Fl 33785


Volunteers needed 5:30-9:30pm to help serve food from buffet line.

Please wear jeans and black shirt. 

Email or call Carol Meares to volunteer- mearescarol@gmail.com, 727-415-0203

CLEARWATER COMMUNITY WOMEN'S CLUB

CHAMPA BAY ELIMINATION DINNER

Benefits the fight against human trafficking


  • Sat., March 4, 2023
  • 5:30-8:30PM
  • At Our Lady of Lourdes (Dunedin) 


Student volunteers needed to assist with dinner service and clean up. Please sign up by emailing Mrs. Lani at blani@ccchs.org.

SAVE THE DATE: Volleyball Summer Camp

Contact Coach Wendy Hensley with questions!

Sports Spotlights

BASKETBALL

Wednesday saw an incredible district semifinals between St. Pete Catholic and CCC girls. We fell 42-37 but our girls played off the charts hard.


The girls did however pick up a consolation prize this afternoon in a surprise nailbiter of a Student-Faculty Basketball game, winning 31-27!


WRESTLING

Sophomore Gavin Nolan & Senior Carson Schiavello picked up titles at last weekend’s Moskowitz IBT held in Lakeland. Junior Dominic Fouche finished third!

SPRING SPORTS BEGIN


  • Tues. 2/21 – Softball


  • Thur. 3/1 – Baseball


  • Thur. 2/16 – Lacrosse

Catholic Schools Week 2023

CCC students, faculty and staff all enjoyed a fantastic Catholic Schools Week this week.


We lived out our faith with an all-school mass including some very special guests; inspired excellence with a pitch competition, academic awards and collegiate athletic signings; valued service with our blood and toiletry drives; and embodied respect with jovial competition during our Student-Faculty Basketball Game.


FUN FACT: In total our Blood Drive saw a total of 48 individuals, collected 35 pints and saved a total of 105 lives here in our local community!


To learn more, check out our Facebook posts here!


LIVESTREAM MARAUDER ATHLETICS

CCC has partnered with the NFHS Network to bring you every home game LIVE STREAMED from our own James Brian Thomas Stadium and Cavallaro Gym, including football, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball – both boys and girls teams.

Here's how to watch:

  1. Visit CCC’s page on NFHS Network
  2. Subscribe and Follow CCC!
  3. Watch through the NFHS Network mobile app or Connected App.


The subscription fee is comparable to an in-person ticket price and provides access to all games everywhere on the NFHS Network. Additionally, CCC Athletics shares in our subscription revenue. Thank you for your continued support of Marauder Athletics. We look forward to bringing you top notch broadcasts of our athletic events!


REQUIRED ATHLETIC FORMS

All student-athletes must have a current FHSAA physical and consent form uploaded to an FHSAA Home Campus account. Email Ryan Mueller with account questions.


ATHLETICS TICKETS ONLINE ONLY

Tickets for home games for ALL Marauder sports teams must be purchased at GoFan.co or via the GoFan app.

Important Dates

FEBRUARY

8 Re-enrollment OPENS

11 Saturday School

13 Freshman Class Retreat

14 Spring Sports Photos

16 Club Picture Day

20 Presidents Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

22 Ash Wednesday All-School Mass | Golden Marauders Luncheon

24-27 Model UN Field Trip


MARCH

4 Lenten Parent Retreat

18 Marauder Fest Legacy Gala

13 NO SCHOOL for all

14 NO SCHOOL for students

25 Water 4 Mercy Walk-a-thon + Festival

30 Spring Musical Opening Night


Visit the School Calendar for more information.

Support CCC

MARAUDER SPIRIT STORE

Show your Marauder spirit with CCC branded spirit wear. Order online today!


AMAZON SMILE

Shop in the comfort of home on amazonsmile.com, make CCC your charity of choice and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchases to the school.


COMMUNITY BUSINESS SUPPORT

We urge you to support the businesses in our community, especially our CCC Alumni & Family businesses, and those businesses that support CCC. Click here for list.

Campus Ministry

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR


Wed., Feb. 1, 6:00 p.m.

CCC's Chapel of St. Julie Billiart

All are welcome to join us in prayer for one hour the first Wednesday of each month.

Email any prayer intentions.


EARLY MORNING MASS

Tuesdays & Fridays, 7:10 a.m.

Chapel of Saint Julie Billiart


PRAYER REQUESTS

As you pray today, please pray for repose of the soul and for the family of Mrs. Eileen Krauser who passed away earlier this month. Eileen is the mother of alumni Kelly (Krauser) Toups '08 and Peter “Casey” Krauser '06, and the mother-in-law of Chris Toups '08. 


May God bless Eileen's soul as she ascends to heaven with Him and may God's love comfort those who loved her.


Click to join the CCC Prays Facebook group.


Send Prayer Requests to ccc-communications@ccchs.org


Sisters of Notre Dame Prayer Line: (440) 279-1163.

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COURAGEOUSLY LIVING THE GOSPEL

Almighty, ever-living God, by our baptism, we have been called to live as missionary disciples of your Son, Jesus Christ.

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