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Dear Families,
Our Mission calls us to be an inclusive community of faith, where enduring personal relationships and lifelong learning thrive. Last weekend, the strength of these relationships was on display at the Homecoming Football game and Alumni BBQ celebration.
Our Alumni Relations team hosted a special event to celebrate the remarkable career of Mr. Robert Bucchino '71, P'10, a Malden Catholic graduate who dedicated four decades of his life to our school. As a teacher, mentor, department chair, and administrator, Mr. Bucchino has left an indelible mark on our community. It was amazing to witness nearly 200 alumni coming together under the lights to support our varsity football team and to express their gratitude to an individual who has given so much to Malden Catholic.
The Homecoming Dance took place on Saturday night, where more than 450 students, impeccably dressed, gathered to enjoy an evening of music and celebration. While the music may not have been to my taste, it was a joy to see our students singing, dancing, and creating life-long memories throughout the night. Everyone was well-behaved and their rides were on time which allowed us to wrap up the event in time to catch the 4th Quarter of the Notre Dame football game.
On Sunday, our community demonstrated its solidarity by participating in the ALS/MS Walk for Living. As we strolled through Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MC students served as guides, ensuring we stayed on the right path. This walk is not just a service opportunity; it's a time for us to remember and honor those who battled ALS and MS, such as Chris Snow '99 and Tim Paquette '07, two outstanding young members of the Malden Catholic community who embodied our core values: simplicity, humility, compassion, trust, and zeal. We gather for this walk every year to pay tribute to their memory and spirit, and all those affected by ALS.
This past weekend was a testament to the strength of our community and the enduring personal relationships we've cultivated. Whether we were celebrating the career of an MC legend, honoring the legacy of those who battled ALS, or creating new memories at the Homecoming Dance, we embraced our mission to its full extent. We Are MC!
In the spirit of our shared mission, let us continue to build on these relationships, support one another, and cherish the values that make Malden Catholic so special.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey P. Smith '95, P'24, '26
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Monday, October 23
Day B
Tuesday, October 24
Day A
Wednesday, October 25
Day H
Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM
Thursday, October 26
Day G
Pizza & Prayer - 5 PM
Friday, October 27
Day F
Weekly Mass - 7:25 AM
First Quarter Ends - No late work will be accepted after October 27.
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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. | |
The MC Mock Trial Team made history last weekend at the 2023 Garden City Tournament by becoming the first school to go undefeated in the tournament's pre-season. This excellent achievement surpassed top programs from across the state. Way to go, MC Mock Trial! | |
From left to right: Catherine Igo ’24, Olivia Diller ’25, Ashlin Boyle ’25, Benjamin Hurley ’25, Dia Bachawati ’24, Julia Gamitto ’25, Emma Silva ’26 | |
School and College Counseling | | |
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College Visits
College representatives will continue to visit Malden Catholic until mid-November. We encourage all Grade 11 and Grade 12 students to sign up to meet the representatives 24 hours in advance in Naviance. All college visits are held during lunch in the MC front lobby from 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet the college admissions representatives who will likely be handling future applications. Below is a list of colleges and universities that are currently registered for the upcoming week. Please note that these dates are subject to change. Students should reach out to their school counselor with any questions.
Monday, October 23
Framingham State University
Marist College
Tuesday, October 24
Brandeis University
Dean College
Wednesday, October 25
University of Connecticut
College of the Holy Cross
Thursday, October 26
Salve Regina University
St. John's University, New York
Friday, October 27
Eckerd College
Worcester State University
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MC Leadership Speaker Series Featured Speaker for Grades 11 & 12: Tony Thompson - 10.23 at 9 AM | |
We are honored to welcome Tony Thompson, who will speak live to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students on Monday, October 23 at 9 AM as part of the MC Leadership Speaker Series.
Tony Thompson is an award-winning author, speaker, and entrepreneur. His high energy and contagious passion captivate audiences, and they find enlightenment and empowerment in the knowledge and clarity of his speeches. He shares his personal stories of adversity, struggle, and triumph. To date, Tony has spoken to tens of thousands of youths across the United States. As a passionate speaker and purposeful entrepreneur, he has partnered with banks and corporations to provide youth, young adults, and businesses with the tools they need to improve themselves and the communities around them.
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Pizza & Prayer - 10.26 at 5 PM | Campus Ministry will be hosting the next Pizza and Prayer on Thursday, October 26 at 5 PM in the cafeteria. During Pizza and Prayer, students are invited to expand their spirituality in a communal setting while listening to and discussing scriptures and reflecting upon their personal and shared experiences. Please sign up in MC's Campus Ministry if you would like to attend. All are welcome! | |
MC Parent Book Club - 10.30 at 6:30 PM | |
The MC Parent Book Club Meeting will be held on Monday, October 30 at 6:30 PM in Malden Catholic's Campus Ministry Center.
The September MC Book Club will be discussing Ghost Story by Peter Straub, a thriller about four aging men in the terror-stricken town of Milburn, New York, where an act inadvertently carried out in their youth has come back to haunt them. Now they are about to learn what happens to those who believe they can bury the past.
Please contact Vange Egizi at [email protected] if you are interested in attending.
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Baby Clothing Drive - through 10.31 | Campus Ministry will continue collecting new, unused baby clothes for infants under 18 months up to children of age six on Monday, October 16. Items such as diapers, cleaning wipes, all-purpose cleaning products, blankets, mittens, and hats will be collected and donated to Housing Families Inc. in Malden. All donations can be made in either the donation bin in the main lobby or in the Campus Ministry Center. | |
Halloween Costume Day - 10.31 | |
On Monday, October 31, students are encouraged to participate in MC's free Halloween Costume Day. Please keep in mind the following guidelines:
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No costume masks, face paint, canes, sticks, or weapon-like items of any kind
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No fake blood or other substances
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Students may not wear anything suggestive or provocative in nature
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No underwear as outerwear
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Students who wear leggings/leotards/yoga pants must wear shorts over them
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Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities, derogatory or disrespectful or portrays violence
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Students must show respect to other students by not choosing costumes that are insensitive and/or offensive to the diverse backgrounds represented by others
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Any student choosing to not wear a costume must be in regular MC dress code attire
- Anyone who does not follow the Halloween Costume Dress Code will be subject to the dress code violation consequences or further disciplinary action and may be sent home to change
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MC Parent Club Meeting - 11.1 at 6 PM | |
The next Malden Catholic Parent Club Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1, at 6 PM in the cafeteria.
Official Parent Facebook Group
Be sure to join the official Parent Council Facebook Group for updated news and information. Click here to join the group or go to: www.facebook.com/groups/maldencatholicparents
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Senior Yearbook Portraits - 11.18 | |
All Seniors must arrange to have their yearbook photograph taken before November 18. Portraits will be taken by Prestige Photography facility in Woburn at 102 Cummings Park Drive.
For those who have had their portraits taken, please remember to select your yearbook portrait through the following directions:
Instructions to Select Senior Portrait Yearbook Image online:
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Go to shop.prestigeportraits.com and create an account, if you have not done so already.
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Enter your specific Session ID & Access Code numbers provided to you on the proof sheet of images, or on the receipt from the photographer. (Check for emails from Prestige as well and if you do not have that information, contact Mrs. Jeannine Reardon for your session ID/access code.
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Once on the home page, select View Portrait Proofs tab (under Get Started Here) to view images and select a yearbook choice. The "Select Your Yearbook Image" will be front and center at the top of the website above the images/proofs.
Please note, after the online pose selection deadline has passed, this option will no longer be available.
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What's Happening Around MC? | |
2023 - 2024 National Honor Society Officers | |
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Last Sunday, over 200 MC students, faculty/staff and family members joined us for the 15th Annual ALS/MS Walk for Living in support of Chelsea's Leonard-Florence Center for Living. Thanks to all who participated, the Walk donations raised over $6,600 for the Leonard-Florence Center for Living! | |
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Students had a fantastic time at Malden Catholic's 2023 Homecoming! Check out more photos through this link (password - maldencatholic99). | |
We were delighted to host MC's first-ever Alumni BBQ last Friday during the Homecoming Football game to celebrate the legendary career of Bob Bucchino '71, P'10. The event was fantastic, and it was great to see nearly 200 alumni back at MC! | |
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A Prayer for Peace and Healing | |
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Recent weeks have saddened us with the darkness of violence and death in the Middle East. In this month of October during which Catholics traditionally celebrate the sacredness of life, we have been witness anew to the horrors of war. Other parts of the world, too, continue to share in the human suffering, the devastations of war.
As a nation we stand against terrorism; as a Gospel people, we stand for the moral practice and justice that supports peace; as a Malden Catholic community of faith, we pray for peace and for consolation to all who are victims of war: for the repose of those who have died, for strength to those who mourn losses, for help to those who are injured and in need of human resource. May God guide the leaders of nations and peoples toward paths of peace. May God grant each of us the ability to recognize all others as his children, our brothers and sisters. Let us invoke the words of Pope Francis in his prayer for peace:
“Lord, keep alive within us the flame of hope, so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the words "division," "hatred" and "war" be banished from the heart of every man and woman. Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands. Renew our hearts and minds, so that the word which always brings us together will be "brother," and our way of life will always be that of: Shalom, Peace, Salaam!”
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Stay updated on all communications regarding fall sports by visiting the MC website or subscribing to text alerts through this link. | |
Monday, October 23
4 PM Boys JV Soccer @ St. Mary's
4 PM Girls JV Field Hockey @ Waltham HS
5:30 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Waltham HS
6 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ St. Mary's
6 PM Boys JV Football @ Xaverian Brothers HS
Tuesday, October 24
3 PM Boys Varsity Cross Country @ Catholic Conference XC Classic
3:30 PM Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Dedham HS
4 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Bishop Fenwick HS
4:15 PM Girls JV Soccer @ Somerville HS
4:15 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Somerville HS
4:30 PM Girls JV Volleyball vs Dedham HS
5:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Dedham High School
5:30 PM Girls JV Field Hockey @ Bishop Fenwick HS
Wednesday, October 25
3:15 PM Girls Varsity Swimming vs Notre Dame Academy - Hingham
4 PM Girls Varsity Cross Country @ Girls Catholic Conference Championship
4:30 PM Boys JV Soccer vs Mystic Valley Regional Charter
6 PM Boys Varsity Soccer vs Mystic Valley Regional Charter (Senior Night)
Thursday, October 26
3:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Field Hockey @ Marblehead HS
3:45 PM Girls JV Volleyball @ Dedham HS
3:45 PM Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Dedham HS
4 PM Girls Varsity Swimming @ Ursuline Academy
4 PM Girls JV Soccer Home vs North Reading HS
4 PM Girls Varsity Soccer vs North Reading HS
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Marblehead HS
5:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Dedham HS
6 PM Boys Freshman Football vs Catholic Memorial
Friday, October 27
3:30 PM Boys Freshman Soccer @ St. John's Prep
6:30 PM Boys Varsity Football @ Catholic Memorial
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Photos from Fall Sports Senior Nights can be found on MC's SmugMug account through this link. | | |
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Fall Senior Athlete Banners | Senior Banners may be purchased from Dracut Threads through this link. Banners will require a two-week turnaround. The banners will be hung for the fall season and then hung outside with the senior banners from all the seasons. Seniors will be able to take their banners home following graduation. Any questions about Senior Banners may be directed to Assistant Athletic Director, Matt Blair at [email protected]. | | | | |
