October 16, 2026 Volume 4 - Issue 8

Monday, 10/19

Happy Spirit Week (See below for Week’s Schedule)

NHS Induction Rehearsal

Tuesday, 10/20

NHS Induction (8:00 a.m.)

Wednesday, 10/21

Extravaganza Workers Thank You Party (5:00 p.m.)

Thursday, 10/22

Secure Drill

Fall Pep Rally

Powder Puff Football Game (6:00 p.m.)

Friday, 10/23

Homecoming Assembly

Big Tailgate (5:00 p.m.)

Partner School Night

Homecoming Football Game (7:00 p.m.)

Let Us Pray

For the health of Pope Leo XIV and a speedy recovery from his lung surgery earlier this week. May God bless him with healing and comfort.

That God’s spirit of wisdom will guide and protect all discerning their vocations and career choices.

Congratulations...........

Congratulations to

Sophomore

Dina Flynn

Saint of the Week

Thank you to our amazing and dedicated Extravaganza Committee led by Danielle Fowler who once again did a masterful job hosting our 45th Extravaganza. The gym was transformed into an Americana wonderland that would have made George and Betsy proud. The food was tantalizing, and atmosphere was joyful. Thank you to all who attended, who helped make it a wonderful celebration and who supported and donated to the event.

Thank you to the following Saints who represented BC by attending the Eucharistic Rosary Congress Mass at HGA parish last Friday night: Leah Achenbach ’29, Rubi Encarnacion ’27, Santiago Garces-Suarez ’29, Ennybel Mejia ’27, Parker Najarian ’29, Jason Nguyen ’29, Jonathan Sauselen ’29 and Matthew Sauselen ’27.

What's Happening

33 Days to Eucharistic Glory: Eucharistic Consecration

On Monday, October 19th we begin with our Eucharistic Consecration. Consecration sounds like a large word, but the idea is simple: giving yourself to Jesus and holding nothing back. Over the next few weeks, Saints will read a little each school day and grow toward that moment of Consecration. We hope you will also read along each day.

Kairos Retreat Sign-Ups

There is still time to sign up for Kairos! Kairos Retreat applications are due today, Friday, October 16th. Our fall Kairos Retreat will be taking place after school on Tuesday November 3rd until Friday November 6th at the Malvern Retreat Center in Malvern, PA. The Kairos Retreat offers students an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and reflect on their faith, friendships and their own personal journey. Through student and adult talks, small group discussions, celebration of the sacraments, moments of prayer and free time, students discover a deeper sense of community and learn to see themselves, others and God with a new perspective. We hope that your Senior Saint will join us for this opportunity which many alumni have called their favorite memory from their time at Berks Catholic. Please see Mrs. Tona or Deacon Lanciano for a permission form. The cost of the retreat is $200. Financial aid is available. Please reach out to Mrs. Tona or Deacon Lanciano if you need financial aid or would still like to sign up.

Cap and Gown Assembly

Attention Senior Families: BC partners with Jostens to provide our Senior Saints with official graduation products. The Senior Class met with the Jostens rep this week to order their graduation caps and gowns. Each student received a graduation catalogue highlighting their other graduation items. To order additional graduation items, families can use the QR code on the catalogue or visit www.jostens.com. Extra catalogues are available on the counter in the Main Office. For ordering questions, please contact Mark Judy at mark.judy@jostens.com or 610-755-7068.

Spring Musical News

Today is the day! We are ready to announce the BIG news – the name of this year’s Spring Musical production. The announcement will be made to the student body after Mass this morning. It is sure to be another hit, following on the heels of High School Musical last spring. Mark your calendars now for the performance dates: Saturday, March 6th (7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, March 7th (2:00 p.m.).

Handbook Sign-Off Forms

Students who have not yet submitted their Consent/Agreement Form will be given a copy to take home for completion and signature. This form is required for every student by the Diocese and must be kept on file by all high schools, as mandated by the Office of Education.

Please complete and return the signed form to the Main Office as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in ensuring that all required documentation is submitted.

College Counseling – Return on Investment (ROI)

News about our two newest MOU Partner Colleges: One of the many advantages when you attend Berks Catholic is working with the College and Career Counseling staff. Our counselors have established 35 agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), with colleges and universities that guarantee admission and scholarship money when a Saint meets certain admissions requirements. Seniors should carefully consider if one of our MOU schools could be the place for them next fall. For instance, a student with a 3.0-4.0 GPA applying to St. Bonaventure University would qualify for a $22,000-$30,000 scholarship ($88,000-$120,000 over four years) and an additional $5000 Good Journey Pathway Scholarship. A Saint with a 3.0-4.0 GPA applying to Iona University in New York would qualify for 50% off tuition scholarship which would be $25,000 for this coming year (resulting in at least $100,000 over four years). There are more college agreements that are currently being negotiated by our counselors. That’s quite an ROI for our Saints and their families! These agreements recognize the academic rigor and college preparedness provided at BC to each Saint. Our college counselors are available to answer any questions you might have about these MOUs. Find more information here: College Partnership Schools - Berks Catholic High School



College Visits Next Week

• October 19^th: University of Delaware and Hofstra University
• October 20^th: Suffolk University (MA), Lehigh University and Penn State
• October 21^st: Holy Cross and Trinity College (CT)
• October 22^nd: Catholic University and Hampden Sydney College (VA)
• October 23^rd: Shenandoah University

News from the Tuition Office

As we approach the end of the First Quarter, please make sure your STS account is paid up to date! This includes your Tuition Payment Plan AND your Incidental Invoices for Fees. Some families still have outstanding balances for 2026-2027 Course Selection Fee, Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Graduation Fee and device or textbook replacement. Please plan ahead and make payment towards past due balances before the end of the First Quarter to avoid a report card hold!

Please use the links below if assistance is needed. Please access and refer to your STS account for detailed tuition, fee and financial aid information. If you have difficulty logging in, please email STS Customer Support. The Tuition Office is happy to assist with any questions at 610-374-8361 ext. 223.

RaiseRight Scrip Gift Cards – Tuition Benefit

Do you shop at Nike, Under Armour, American Express or GNC? Don’t miss out on an easy way to reduce your tuition. Do you know some families save several hundreds of dollars on tuition each year by participating in the RaiseRight Gift Card Program? By purchasing gift cards to these and other businesses you use every day, you can reduce your tuition. See the flyer for more details.

Spirit Week Activities

Next week, we celebrate Spirit Week. Student Government has worked extremely hard to plan a fun and memorable week. Be sure to check out the flyer with the schedule and our social media throughout the week to see the exciting activities and events that take place.

Spirit Week Service Project

As part of Spirit Week, Student Government will once again have a service project for the school to work on. A food collection for the local food banks and for Catholic Charities will be held. Each grade is asked to bring in a specific item for the collection. The items are: Freshmen – Chunky Soup; Sophomores – Tuna; Juniors – Pasta; and Seniors – Peanut Butter. Thank you for your help with this important service project.

Partner School Night

Calling all Future Saints! Join us at Homecoming on Friday, October 23rd. Any partner school student wearing a partner school or BC spirit wear t-shirt is admitted to the game for free. Get your face painted, spend time with friends and cheer on the Saints!