Stages on the Sound is Back!

(Grades 4,6,8)

I am very excited to announce that Stages on the Sound has returned to OLMCA this week. Students in Grades 4,6,& 8 will engage in theatrical exercises throughout the program that teach and analyze dramatic structure and parts of a story. Their other classes’ reading materials become source material for the productions they stage. By focusing on close-reading, details, and their own inventiveness and creativity students bring their personalities and interests to their productions and the STAGES’ dramatic play curriculum which culminates in live performance in December.

OLMCA Family Mass Schedule for 2023-2024

Our Lady of Mercy will once again hold family masses on the first Sunday (and occasional second Sunday) of each month to celebrate our faith in community. Hospitality will follow in the parish hall after mass for the grade level. Each month will be hosted by a different grade of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy and our Religious Education Program. We ask all our students to come in uniform. All faiths are welcome.

10/1 (Grade 7) at 10:30am at 10:30am

11/5 (Grade 6) at 10:30am

12/10 (Grades 8&K) at 10:30am

1/7 (Grades 5 and 1) at 10:30am

1/28 Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:30am (Everybody!)

2/4 (Grades 4 and 2) 10:30am

3/3 (Grades 3) 10:30am

5/5: May Crowning (Grade 2) 10:30am

Home Academy Association (HAA)

Thank you for your AMAZING support and huge turnout during OLMCA’s 1^st HAA meeting of the year. The HAA kicked off the weekend with an Italian ice fundraiser at Richie’s. All proceeds will go to funding future community events for our students and families. Our next meeting is Thursday, October 19^th at 7pm. 

At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy we want parents to get involved in the lives of our school and community. This meeting will explain the function of the HAA and how parents can get involved. This platform gives families the opportunity to join in making OLMCA the best it can be. We value your input and need your help to achieve all of our goals! Without you we cannot do it. If you have any questions, please contact the HAA Executive Board at [email protected]. 

Volunteers Needed for Children’s Liturgy

The Children’s Liturgy puppets are ready to return on Oct. 1, but they need human volunteers to help them. Seeking both teens and VIRTUS-certified adults who will help present the Gospel in terms our youngest parishioners can understand. Volunteers meet at 10 AM in the Parish Hall and engage with the young children during part of the 10:30 Mass. Please contact [email protected] for the sign-up link

Important Forms Reminder

All important forms should have already been return to the office. This includes:

• Emergency Contact Form
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Family Handbook Acknowledgement Page
• Media Release Form 
• Extended Care Form

If you need any additional forms, please contact your child’s teacher. 

Annual Blessing of the Animals

This year, the annual Blessing of the Animals at OLM will take place on Sunday, October 1st at 1:30pm.  Please bring your pets and join us on the Juno Street lawn, adjacent to the statue of St. Francis, All pets are welcome. But please be sure to have your pets in a secure carrier or on a leash for their own safety. 

Sincerely,

Ms. McCann

Principal