The Gospel passage for the first Sunday of Lent always tells of Jesus being tempted (this year it is Luke 4:1-13). Jesus was fasting, and he’s tempted to seek food; he was beginning his public ministry, and he’s tempted to seek power. They can remind us of temptations we may have, especially when we want to be good and do good. Of course, Jesus resists those temptations, and responds with answers from Scripture. The practices of Lent are to help fortify us for when the temptations come, and to give us the strength to resist the temptations.  Temptations are often focused on personal satisfaction or honor, and so Lent reminds us to look beyond the physical and earthly, and to keep an eye on the spiritual and eternal. Lent can help us have a healthier view of ourselves and how we want to live.

-- Fr. Donald

The third quarter is rapidly coming to a close. With a late Easter this year, the fourth quarter will certainly feel like a sprint to the end of the school year. I know that on my own family calendar, the scheduled activities are accumulating. This pace is often difficult for families.

I hope, as we enter Lent, that you are able to make some time for yourselves for prayer and reflection. I hope that Lent will be a time in which we all draw closer to the Lord and that we find a sense of peace in a very busy world.

-- Jeremy Joseph ’96

Is your son interested in learning more about St. Francis and having a fun/spiritual moment over the summer? Join the Friars for the Assisi on the Chesapeake Retreat experience from June 27-29. The retreat will take place at Sandy Cove in North East, MD. The cost is $35. Go HERE for more information. Registration closes on May 1st, so go HERE sign up for this great experience today!

As a Curley community, we will have a hygiene product drive from March 10-21. All products will be donated to the Franciscan Center. They are asking for donations of shampoo, deodorant, wash clothes, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, and feminine hygiene products. Please place your donations in the auditorium lobby during those dates.

-- Friar Chris

Attention Class of 2025 Families -- Curley wants to help you celebrate your Senior! We are collecting orders for senior banners that will hang in the SDR hallway for all to see. Go HERE to place your order by March 14. Banners will be hung at school around the beginning of April. Students will receive them when they pick up their tuxes during commencement week. Please let senior class moderators, Mr. Streckfus or Mrs. Burton, know if you have any questions.

Blackfriars' Theatre is in need of Archbishop Curley student servers and adult kitchen help for the Dinner Theatre on Saturday, March 15. Dinner will be provided for all dinner theatre servers and kitchen help.

Adult volunteers are also needed to work the concessions stand on March 14, 15 and 16. Adult volunteers must be VIRTUS trained.



Go HERE to sign up to volunteer. Please contact Kathy Schucker with any questions. Thank you in advance for your help!!

I wish each of you a blessed Lenten Season. The third quarter ends on Thursday, March 20, which is two weeks away. Please remind your son(s) to check Plus Portals on a regular basis and to see his teacher(s) if he has any questions. I also encourage students to see their teachers for extra support and help if they are struggling in any of their courses. My door is always open if they ever need anything.

-- Ken Pipkin

Class Registry Updates!

There are two more weeks left to donate gifts for the Gala! Please consider purchasing a gift if you have not already done so. We appreciate the support! The race is close, but the sophomore class is still in the LEAD, as the Junior class moves into second place. See below for the current class rankings this week --

Class of 2027: “Items for Her” -- 1st place with 45% participation

Class of 2026: “Outdoor Adventure/Summer Fun”

-- 2nd place place with 40% participation

Class of 2028: “Items for Him” -- TIED 3rd place with 33% participation

Class of 2025: “Gift Cards” -- TIED 3rd place with 33% participation

We ask that all gifts be donated by March 18 at the latest. Remember, you can always go in on a group gift as well! A reminder that the class with the highest percentage of gifts donated will win a dress down day and class pizza lunch. All parent names from the class with the highest percentage of gifts donated will be entered into a raffle and the winner will win (2) free tickets to the black tie Gala on April 12. Thank you for your support of Gala 30!

Gala 30 tickets are on sale! 

Tickets are selling fast and we are anticipating another sold out crowd! Gala 30 will be held on April 12, 2025. We hope you will join in our celebrations to eat, drink, BID and be merry! Curley's Gala is the premier fundraising event of the school year and an evening to celebrate the Curley community. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased individually, or as a group for a table. Tickets will be purchased online through our auction site or by check (Attn: Curley Gala). NEW THIS YEAR: when you purchase a Gala ticket, you will be entered into the chance to win up to $10,000!  Click on the "Purchase Your Ticket" tab HERE. The Gala is black-tie optional and is a 21+ event.

Gala Volunteering -- Friday, April 11, 2025 

We are looking for parent volunteers to help us pack and transport all auction gifts to Boumi Temple on Friday, April 11. Volunteers are needed at Curley from 8:00-10:00 am to organize and pack the truck. Volunteers will then be needed from 11:00 am-3:30 pm at 5050 King Avenue to setup for the Gala event. School will dismiss on a half-day schedule that Friday. Dress is casual and comfortable. Coffee, breakfast and lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers are needed the entire time, but please note that you do not need to volunteer the entire time. Please note in your email response the times that you would be available to help. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Caroline Kogler Palmisano directly, cpalmisano@archbishopcurley.org.

Curley Gift Gathering Party at Key Brewing 

Courtesy of our friends at Key Brewing, the Curley family is invited to a Gift Gathering Party on Friday, March 14, from 4:00-8:00 pm at the NEW TAPROOM (1 N. Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224)! Bring your friends, all are welcome! Go HERE for more details.

For other Gala opportunities, including hosting gift gathering parties, becoming an event sponsor, or volunteering, please contact Mrs. Caroline Kogler Palmisano at cpalmisano@archbishopcurley.org or 410-485-5000, ext. 211 or visit the Gala webpage. We thank you in advance for your support of the Gala!

We are excited to announce our upcoming STEM Symposium, an event that highlights student achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The event will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025. To make this event a success, we invite individuals and local businesses to partner with us as a sponsor. Your support and that of local businesses will help foster innovation and excellence in STEM education while showcasing your commitment to the development of future leaders in these fields. Below are the available sponsorship opportunities :  

Einstein Sponsor ($300)

Show your support at this impactful level. Benefits include:  

- Advertisement in the program  

- Logo displayed on a board at the STEM Symposium  

- Logo featured on award certificates  

Newton Sponsor ($200) 

Help fuel inspiration by sponsoring refreshments for attendees. Benefits include: 

- Display board at the refreshment area during the STEM Symposium  

- Advertisement in the program  

Mendel Sponsor ($100)  

Named after Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics. Benefits Include: 

- Advertisement in the program  

Family Sponsor ($30)

Support a student and help us subsidize printing costs for the event. Benefits include: 

- Name listed in the program  

Your generous sponsorship will directly impact students by enhancing the quality of our event and supporting their exploration of STEM disciplines. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, go HERE to donate. If you have any questions, please email Kim Burton, Science Department Chairperson.  

Thank you for your consideration. Together, we can inspire the next generation of innovators!