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Dear Families,
My wife and I were traveling in a different country with a language and currency that I could not understand. We were at the airport waiting for our flight when she informed me, she was hungry. We decided she would wait with the luggage while I found food.
I found a sandwich counter and pointed at what looked like a ham and cheese sandwich. A few moments later, the sandwich appeared, and I paid with my credit card. I sat down with my wife, and we split the sandwich. My wife noticed the receipt and was curious what I paid.
“This sandwich cost twenty-three dollars!” she exclaimed.
My wife is the cost savings partner in our marriage and I was in trouble. I tried to explain that the sandwich seemed to be listed at cheaper price, but no explanation would convince her I had made a good financial decision. I can’t say that I enjoyed the sandwich.
As we flew home, a thought came to me. The price on the receipt might not have been in U.S. currency, but in the currency of the country we visited! I checked my credit card charges when we arrived home and proudly shared with my wife that the sandwich had only been six dollars. The real issue had been the fact that neither of us understood the currency.
Understanding how much something costs and knowing that it is paid for is important. Our Lord Jesus Christ made it clear when He was on the cross. One of His last words was, “It is finished,” which, in the original Greek, was “tetelestai.” This term was used in commercial transactions at the time. When someone had provided the required payment, the word would be written to indicate the transaction was finished because it was “paid in full.”
Our Lord’s death accomplished what no other person could have done. He paid for our transgressions and paid them in full. He did not leave any room for arguments about the price and if the price had been paid.
It is humbling to realize His death and resurrection, so long ago, still have a powerful impact for our lives today. We can know that Christ paid for our sins and allowed us to find new life in Him.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. God doesn’t just wipe off the dirt and put some new clothes on the person. No, He completely changes them from the inside out making the us into a brand new person.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Sincerely,
John K. Thornburg
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Monday, March 25
Day B
Fourth Quarter Begins (Underclass)
Tuesday, March 26
Day A
Parent Book Club - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 27
Day H
Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM
Dress Down Day - $5
Thursday, March 28
Day G
Holy Thursday Prayer Service
Friday, March 29
No Classes/Offices Closed - Good Friday
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Monday, April 1
No Classes/Offices Closed - Easter Monday
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We are providing the MC weekly dining menu in the President's Update to make it easier for students to plan lunch throughout the week. The menu is also available through the Malden Catholic Mobile App along with easy access to the online portal for adding money to student lunch accounts. | |
School and College Counseling | |
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College Acceptances
MC School and College Counseling would like to remind Grade 12 students to update Naviance with college acceptances. Please note that students must select the "update application" button when making any changes. Please reach out to Mrs. DelGenio with any questions at [email protected].
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Gala Online Auction - Now Open! | |
The MC Online Gala Auction is now open for bidding! Bid on a host of exciting items including a farmhouse by the sea summer rental in Rhode Island, a golf outing for four, a Boston Bruins 2023 Winter Classic autographed photo, great restaurants and more!
Please contact Sarah Hamilton at [email protected] with any questions.
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Class Ring Sale - 3.22 to 4.12 | |
Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to order a Malden Catholic class ring during Balfour's three-week sale from March 22 - April 12.
Choose a ring style through this link and place all orders through Balfour's designated site for Malden Catholic here. If you are unsure of your ring size, please print out the Balfour Ring Sizer instructions or stop by a local jewelry store to get a correct size.
If you have any questions regarding ordering your Class Rings, please call the local Balfour Sales Office at 401-467-7018 or email [email protected].
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Senior Basket Forms - Due by 3.25 | |
It has become an annual tradition for Malden Catholic underclass families to support the graduating class through the Senior Basket Program. This program provides unique and thoughtful baskets of gifts and goodies to MC Seniors.
Underclass families are invited to adopt a Senior and create a basket based on the student's individual preferences and interests. The completed basket will then be either delivered by the host family to the Senior's home or dropped off at MC for the student to pick up. A short prayer service will be held at the school on Saturday, April 27 to launch the basket deliveries.
Parents of students in Grades 9-11 who are interested in participating in the program must submit their name, phone number, email address, the number of Seniors for whom they plan to create baskets, their preference for the Boys Division or Girls Division, and the name of the Senior(s) they prefer to create baskets for to Mrs. Jeannine Reardon at
[email protected] by Monday, March 25.
Please note that requests for specific Senior(s) are not guaranteed and they are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
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Club Photos for the 2023 - 2024 MC Yearbook - 3.25 at 2:20 PM | |
Club photos for the 2023 - 2024 yearbook will be taken on Monday, March 25 immediately after school in the gym. All students who have participated in clubs throughout the year should report to the cafeteria and wait to be called into the gym. Each club will be called into the gym at their designated time:
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2:20 PM - Study Skills Club, Guitar Club, 30-Day Challenge Club, Short Story Club
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2:30 PM - National Honor Society, SFX Scholars, Mock Trial Team, Student Ambassadors, Lancers United, Make-A-Wish Club, National STEM Honor Society
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2:40 PM - Drama Club, Ski & Snowboarding Club, Crystal 99, Model UN, Black Student Forum, Student Council
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2:50 PM - Chemistry Club, DECA, Quiz Bowl, Diversity & Inclusion Student Council, Latino Student Association, Dance Company
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3 PM - Get Real Club, Asian Culture Club, Habitat for Humanity, Math Team, Morgan's Message, STEM Club
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3:10 PM - Italian Heritage Club, Irish Heritage Club, C.A.P.E., Model Bridge, Spirit Club, Robotics Team, Dungeons and Dragons Club
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3:20 PM - Creative Writing Club, History & Culture Club, Club Rugby, Art Club, Spanish Club
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3:30 PM - MC4Earth Club, Anime Club, Cooking Club, Let's Get Crafty, Limbs for Life, Yearbook Club
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Senior Prom Ticket Sale -
3.25 to 3.28 at 2:30 PM
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The Senior Prom will be held at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown on Saturday, May 11 from 6 - 11 PM. There will be a DJ, dinner and photo booth for the students. Tickets are priced at $90/per person and will be sold from Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 28 after school in the front lobby. Please bring cash or a check made payable to Malden Catholic High School.
MC students attending must complete and pass in a Code of Conduct form, signed by their parent or guardian and any outside guests must sign a permission slip. Both forms are available at the front office. Information regarding prom attire policies can be found in the MC Parent/Student Handbook through this link.
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MC Parent Book Club - 3.26 at 6:30 PM | MC's Parent Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 PM in MC's Campus Ministry Center to discuss All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir, a story about a newly married woman in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Cloud’s Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start. Please reach out to Vange Egizi at [email protected] if you would like to attend. | |
MC's Make-A-Wish Club will be sponsoring a Dress Down Day on Wednesday, March 27. Please bring a $5 donation if you would like to participate. All Dress Down Days must follow Dress Down Day protocol which can be found through this link. | |
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Performing and Fine Arts Night - 4.2 at 7 PM | Join us for the Fine Arts Night on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 PM in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center. This Spring Showcase will feature singers, dancers, instrumentalists, visual and digital artists from Malden Catholic Fine Arts Department. | |
New Date: MC's 2nd Annual International Culture Night - 4.3 at 5 PM | |
The students of Malden Catholic, together with the Dean of Community, Culture and Equity, are pleased to host MC’s second annual International Culture Night on Wednesday, April 3, from 5 - 7 PM. Parents and students are invited to come join in celebrating the ethnic cultures that make up the MC school community.
The night will begin in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center, where students will showcase cultural art performances. The event will then transition to the Doherty Gymnasium, where students with displays and presentations representing over 15 nationalities will highlight their respective cultures. With the assistance of parents, a potluck dinner will be served in the cafeteria featuring samples of foods from the various cultures.
If you plan to attend, please sign up through the following survey link and indicate if you will bring a dish. If you bring a dish, please write down the list of ingredients and the role the dish plays in the culture. We look forward to seeing you there!
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College Fair - 4.4 at 6 PM | |
Malden Catholic School and College Counseling will host the MC College Fair on Thursday, April 4 from 6 - 7:30 PM in the gymnasium. Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will attend the event. College Affordable will also be present at the event to answer any questions for families regarding navigating the college financial aid process. All students and their parents are encouraged to attend.
This event provides an opportunity for students to make direct connections with college representatives and gather information for the college planning process. Please see Mrs. Parker or Mrs. DelGenio with any questions.
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Women's Day of Recollection - 4.28 at 9:30 AM | |
Join us for the Women's Day of Recollection on Sunday, April 28 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM which is dedicated to the moms and women of Malden Catholic. A time for friendship, reflection and community, this event will include a Mass, luncheon and speaker. Our speaker this year is Lynn Cooper, the Associate Director of the University Chaplaincy and Catholic Chaplain at Tufts University, as well as the author of The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship, which will be released in Spring 2025.
Tickets for the Women's Day of Recollection are $40 and can be purchased through the following Eventbrite link. For more information, please email Mea Mustone P'24, '26 at [email protected].
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To celebrate our Senior Class of 2024, MC is planning an active schedule of events:
Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5
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Senior Lawn Signs - In honor of their last full week of school, MC Seniors will receive a personalized lawn sign.
Monday, April 8 - Thursday, April 11
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Senior Finals - Senior final exams will take place Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 11. Finals are taken in core courses only and students with an 85% average or better are exempt. There are no final exams in Advancement Placement (AP) courses. Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses must take the corresponding AP exam.
Monday, April 22 - Friday, May 10
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Senior Christian Service - Seniors who are not enrolled in AP courses must complete their 90 hours of service at a dedicated service site between the weeks of April 22 - May 10.
Saturday, April 27
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Senior Baskets - Basket deliveries will take place on Saturday, April 27 to MC Seniors' homes. Families delivering baskets are invited join together at the back of the school at 10 AM for a blessing prior to heading out for the delivery.
Saturday, May 11
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Senior Prom - The Senior Prom will be held at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown on Saturday, May 11 from 6 - 11 PM. The Senior Prom dress code policy can be found in the 2023 - 2024 Parent/Student Handbook through the attached link.
Monday, May 13
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Girls Division Awards Ceremony - The Girls Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free for Seniors, and they are able to invite two guests at a cost of $25/per person. Ticket information will be announced soon.
Tuesday, May 14
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Boys Division Awards Ceremony - The Boys Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free for Seniors, and they are able to invite two guests at a cost of $25/per person. Ticket information will be announced soon.
Wednesday, May 15
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Senior Prayer Service/Breakfast/Commencement Rehearsal - Seniors will gather in the cafeteria at 8 AM, followed by a prayer service in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center and breakfast in the cafeteria. The day will conclude with a mandatory Commencement rehearsal. Students are invited to wear their college sweatshirts to school on May 15.
Friday, May 17
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Baccalaureate Mass - The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 4:30 PM and will be held in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free, and Seniors are able to invite up to six guests. Mrs. Jeannine Reardon is coordinating ticket reservations. Please see the attached link for important information on how to reserve tickets.
Saturday, May 18
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Commencement Ceremony - The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 10 AM in the Doherty Gymnasium. The event is free, and Seniors are able to invite up to six guests. Mrs. Jeannine Reardon is coordinating ticket reservations. Please see the attached link for important information on how to reserve tickets.
Please contact Mrs. Jeannine Reardon Esq. GC'89 P'23 with any questions at [email protected].
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What's Happening Around MC? | |
Congratulations to Leyna Nguyen '25, Grace Gunning '24, Sophia Salinas '24, Jordyn Meehan '24, Xuemei Qu '24 and Sarah Job '25, who received the Region IV Science Fair Outstanding Biochemistry Project Award, which was presented by Tufts University last week. These students were selected to compete at the MIT Science and Engineering Fair next month. Outstanding work! | |
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St. Patrick's & St. Joseph's Mass | |
Congratulations to the Malden Catholic student-athletes who were recognized at last week's Winter Sports Awards Night! Photos from the Sports Awards are available on MC's SmugMug through the attached link (password - maldencatholic99). | |
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Boys Basketball Championship Win
Check out the video from the Boys Varsity Basketball MIAA State Championship on MC's YouTube channel. Photos from the Malden Catholic championship game can be viewed on MC's SmugMug through this link (password - maldencatholic99).
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NLI Signing
Congratulations to Kaden Francillon '24 who signed a National Letter of Intent to participate on the soccer team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Way to go, Kaden!
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Spring Sports
Stay updated on the athletics schedule and events by visiting the MC website or subscribing to text alerts through this link.
Livestreaming for MC athletic home games held in the Doherty Gymnasium and on the Donovan Field, are accessible on MC's YouTube channel through this link or through Hudl TV.
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Monday, March 25
No events scheduled
Tuesday, March 26
No events scheduled
Wednesday, March 27
5 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Newburyport High School
Thursday, March 28
No events scheduled
Friday, March 29
No events scheduled
Saturday, March 30
9:00 AM Boys Varsity Baseball Bonny Eagle High School Double Header Scrimmage
10/11:30 AM Boys Varsity and JV Lacrosse @ Stoneham High School
11:00 AM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Home vs St. Mary's (varsity only)
| Please visit the Athletics Coaches page on the MC website to find contact information for each of our spring sports teams. | |
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Spring Sports Senior Banner Photos - Thursday, March 28 at 2:30 PM
Senior athlete photos will be taken on Thursday, March 28 at 2:30 PM outside of the athletic office. These photos will be used for Senior Banners for spring sports and may be purchased from Dracut Threads through this link. Please note that the banners must be purchased by April 24 to have them delivered in time for senior nights.
All senior athletes must be in team home uniform for the photos. The banners will be hung for the spring season in the gym, then hung outside with the senior banners from all the seasons. Seniors will then be able to take their banners home following graduation.
Any questions about Senior Banners may be directed to Athletic Director, Bill Raycraft at [email protected].
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