February 15th, 2026 / Xavier Mothers' Guild

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Dear Gator Moms,

It’s beginning to feel like Spring and with that comes exciting events for our community!

Ash Wednesday/Lenten Reflection will be held on Wednesday, February 18th at 7:45 am in Post. Please join us for some quiet time to reflect and pray as we begin the Lenten Season.

🔗 CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Take A Bow, our scholarship Fashion Show, is on March 6th, at the Arizona Biltmore! If you have not already purchased tickets, please be sure to do so - it's a wonderful event and a great way to honor our senior class!

🔗 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Senior Mother/Daughter Mass and Breakfast is April 19th ! Please save the date - more info to come.

Next month our meeting is a joint meeting with the Dads' Club. I hope to see you TUESDAY, March 3rd, at 5:30 p.m. in Founders Hall. Be sure to put this one on your calendar!

Have a great rest of February!

Go Gators!

Andrea Tazioli, Mothers' Guild President

Gator Gear

Gator Gear is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Orders can be placed online and picked up during store hours.

🔗 SHOP ONLINE TODAY

Sports & Clubs

Orders for Spring Sports and Clubs are now online and must be submitted by February 22. Late orders will not be accepted, so don’t wait!

While you’re shopping, be sure to check out all the NEW merch now available in Gator Gear — both in-store and online!

🔗 SPORTS & CLUBS

XCP Fashion Show

"Take a Bow"

Friday, March 6th, at 6:00 p.m.

Arizona Biltmore

Final weeks to purchase tickets for the 2026 Senior Fashion Show

We are approaching the final ticketing window, and limited seats remain. We warmly invite Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families to join our Senior families for an evening that truly defines the Xavier experience. Come sit in the room, feel the tradition, and witness what awaits in the years ahead. From runway seating to general tables, there are several ways to be part of this unforgettable evening!

🔗 GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Volunteer Opportunity for Moms

The XCP Fashion Show Committee needs you! Sign up to volunteer and help with both the week-of preparations and day-of support. We’d love to have you!

🔗 VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Mothers' Guild & Dads' Club Meeting

Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6:30 p.m.

Founders Hall (First Floor)

Join us for our annual combined Mothers’ Guild & Dads’ Club Meeting! Enjoy a delicious dinner hosted by the Dads’ Club and mix, mingle, and connect with fellow XCP parents for a great night together.

🔗 RSVP TO THE MEETING

🔗 RSVP TO THE LENTEN REFLECTION

Join Book Club

Wednesday, February 18th, at 6:30 p.m.

Just Mercy

by Bryan Stevenson

All are welcome to attend, whether you’ve read the book, watched the movie, or simply want to enjoy an evening with fellow moms!

🔗 JOIN BOOK CLUB

Dads' Club

Father-Daughter XCP Open

Saturday, February 21st, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Founders Hall

Dads and daughters are invited to the 2026 Xavier Dads’ Club “Xavier Open". This one-of-a-kind event will include pickleball, miniature golf, festival games, crafts, music, raffles, and snack trucks. Tickets are $35 per person and include all activities, food, and entertainment.

🔗 PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE FATHER-DAUGHTER XAVIER OPEN

XCP Alumnae Mahjong Tournament

Wednesday, February 25th, at 5:00 p.m.

Dynamite Beer Co. - Uptown Plaza

100 N. Camelback Rd. #160, Phoenix, AZ 85012

We hope you can join us for an exciting XCP Alumnae Sponsored Mahjong Tournament at Dynamite Beer Co. in Uptown Plaza. We welcome both beginner and advanced players!

Beginners—we’ve got you covered. You’ve at least heard of Mahjong, are you ready to learn?

Advanced players—you know the tiles, know the rules, and play to win!

Open to all - invite a friend! Entry is $50 per person, and every dollar goes straight to the Xavier Impact Fund—helping boost academic programs, spark extracurricular activities, and support students who need financial assistance. Space is limited, so grab your spot while you can.

Raffle Opportunity

And don’t miss our fabulous raffle prize: the Oh My Mahjong Nantucket Tile Set ($400 value). Raffle tickets are $25 and you do not have to attend to enter the raffle.

Questions

Want to learn more? Email Maria Murphy-Fontes at alumnae@xcp.org.

🔗 SIGN UP & PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS

Join Hiking Club

Please join the Xavier Hiking Club for our next hike! Use the button below to send an email to Shannon Dowdall to be added to the evite list for details on all hikes.

When: Monday, March 2 @ 8:30 a.m.

Where: Dreamy Draw "Loop de Loop"

Upcoming Hikes

Monday, March 2nd

Dreamy Draw

Thursday, April 23rd

Out-of-Town

Sedona or Payson

🔗 JOIN HIKING CLUB

Class of 2028

Sophomore Moms Social Event

Monday, March 2nd, at 6:00 p.m.

Chula Seafood Uptown (Next to AJ's)

Volunteer Opportunity for Moms

Class of 2030 Registration Day

Saturday, March 14th

Calling All XCP Moms! Registration Day for the Class of 2030 is right around the corner, and we would love your help in welcoming our newest families. We are seeking moms who feel comfortable approaching new families and offering guidance on uniform purchases — think of it as being a “Gator Gear personal shopper!”

If you remember what it felt like to be a brand-new Xavier mom, this is a beautiful way to pay it forward and make someone feel instantly at home.

🔗 VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Xavier Pickleball Alumnae Classic Tournament

Saturday, March 21st, at 8:00 a.m.

XCP Stark Tennis Center

Join us for an exciting Doubles Pickleball Tournament featuring Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced divisions. For just $50 per player, you’ll enjoy a full day of competitive matches, great sportsmanship, and community fun. There will be raffles, prizes, and plenty of friendly competition throughout the day. Grab your partner and register today — spots are limited and filling fast!

🔗 PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT SIGN UP

An Unforgettable Camino de Santiago Experience Awaits

July 16th to July 25, 2026

Walk the Portuguese Way of Saint James — a personal journey through scenic villages, river valleys, and vibrant cities, culminating at the iconic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. No prior Camino experience is needed. This walk is open to Xavier students and their families, friends and alumnae, with full support and thoughtful organization every step of the way. This Xavier alumnae sponsored experience is a true bucket-list adventure. We’d love to walk with you!

Questions

Want to learn more? Email Maria Murphy-Fontes at alumnae@xcp.org.

🔗 LEARN MORE & RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY

Donate to Senior Treats

Throughout the year, we will be surprising our girls with special treats to celebrate their final year, and we'd love YOUR help to make it all happen! Click on the link below to make a donation.

🔗 DONATE