First, thank you to all who helped to make Homecoming a great success!

The Scripture readings this Sunday (Wisdom 7:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30) all have a message on seeking wisdom rather than simply pursuing earthly riches. In a college preparatory school, there is certainly a desire to help students find their vocational calling and best possible future, and we want them to find success to provide for themselves and their future families. With a Franciscan philosophy, there must also be that search for spiritual wisdom, or their deeper desires and possibilities (not always easily recognized) might be excluded in those pursuits. We are not in this world for purely temporal purposes. Pope St. John Paul II would regularly speak of “the law of the gift.” It means that we become most fully alive when we give ourselves over to God and others. When we give in this way, we receive more than we could ever anticipate. It’s quite a message to reflect upon.

-- Fr. Donald

Thank you to all of our parents who supported the Homecoming celebrations last week. This was a great example of the Curley Family. Certainly the Brotherhood here is real, and that sense of connection extends beyond our student body to their parents, alumni parents, graduates, and many others. Homecoming was a great day for us, because it brought so many people together on one day.

I hope that you will continue to find ways to connect to the school. Later this month we have our Open House. Consider volunteering one or both of those days. It is a great way to spread the word about why you chose Curley for your son.

Please pay careful attention to the information about the adjusted schedule for Testing Day on Tuesday, October 15th. That is an abbreviated day for our students.

 -- Jeremy Joseph ’96

FYM is once again encouraging everyone to spend some time with the saints while at the same time supporting FYM by participating in our Tiny Saints online fundraiser.

From October 1-31, 2024, all shoppers at www.tinysaints.com will have the option to select Archbishop Curley FYM from a dropdown menu during checkout to support the fundraiser. With more than 200 saint charms and keychains at just $6.00 each, Tiny Saints offers simple, affordable gifts and collectibles that are guaranteed to bring a smile. 

You can enjoy shopping for your favorite saints, patron saints, and even learn about others for the first time while browsing!  Please remember to select Archbishop Curley FYM from the dropdown menu to support FYM.

For more information, please contact Dcn. Tim at tmaloney@archbishopcurley.org.

On Tuesday, October 15, Freshman and Juniors will be taking the PSAT, Sophomores will be taking the Pre ACT, and seniors who signed up for the SAT will all be testing that day. Please read the Counseling section of this bulletin for all the details. October 11th marks three weeks until the end of the 1st Quarter. Please continue to check your son’s grades and reach out to his teachers if you have any questions or concerns, especially if you were unable to attend or schedule an appointment to meet with your son’s teachers for conference night. Please remind your son(s) to check Plus Portals on a regular basis and to see their teacher(s) if they have questions. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to me.

-- Ken Pipkin

Rehearsals are underway for our Fall play, John Cariani's Almost Maine. Our production dates are November 22, 23 and 24, 2024, and tickets will go on sale beginning November 4. Be sure to mark your calendar now to come out and support our young men on stage. Still seeking any Curley parents (or even grandparents) who get some enjoyment out of construction, painting, costuming, running concessions or have any prior experience helping with theatre projects, and would like to assist for our Fall Play. Please reach out to Ed Lawrence. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Your son doesn't need to be in Blackfriars' Theatre as we are an equal opportunity employer accepting volunteers.

There are still seats left for the 23^rd Annual NYC Bus Trip on Saturday, November 30. Departure time from Curley is 7:00 am with an additional pickup at the Abington Park and Ride exit #77 off I-95. Our departure from NYC is at 7:00 pm with arrival back at Curley by 11:00 pm. Seats are $80. You get to make your own plans as to how to spend your day in the Big Apple whether it be taking in a Broadway matinee, visiting the 911 Memorial, sight-seeing, shopping or just walking through Central Park. This is also the last call for anyone wanting tickets for the 1:00 PM Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall. For further information or to make your reservations please contact Ed Lawrence at elawrence@archbishopcurley.org.