Alumnae Newsletter: February 2010

Lenten Reflections

Now that the Lenten season is upon us, please come back to Mercy to take time out to reflect and rejoice in all that is good and Holy with other Mercy women. If you live in the area join us this evening Thursday, February 25 for prayer and reflection in the Mercy High School Chapel.

Sister Rachelle Harper, RSM '52 will lead us in a conversation on how God's love for us calls us into a specific way of being and responding to life.

A soup dinner is kindly provided by Leon's Family Restaurant from 5:30-6:30pm in the Mercy Advancement Office. Reflection and program with Sister Rachelle Harper, RSM '52 will take place from 6:30-8:30pm.

On Saturday, February 20 Mercy women gathered in the Mercy Chapel for a Spiritual Yoga Session with yoga instructor Grace Seroka. This event was a wonderful way to begin the Lenten season with prayer, meditation, and reflection.

Are you attending the Auction this Saturday, February 27? The Mercy Auction is sure to be an elegant evening out at the Diamond Center in the Rock Financial Showplace. Amazing items are up for bid! CLICK HERE to check out the Auction Catalog.

A new hot item was just donated today! Get two tickets to see the sold out Taylor Swift concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday, March 26 at 7:00pm. The seats are front and center in the most luxurious suite #100 and includes parking.

There is still time to RSVP and attend this event! Call 248-893-3535 to attend.

Thank you to all alumnae who support the Auction by attending or donating an item.

Dining for Dollars

Three locations of California Pizza Kitchen are supporting Mercy on March 9!

Simply CLICK HERE to print off the Mercy flyer, visit one of these three locations Farmington Hills, Laurel Park and/or Somerset Collection and submit the flyer with your bill. California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of bills with the Mercy flyer to the Alumnae Association Tuition Assistance Fund.

Grab carry out or go out for lunch or dinner to dine for dollars for Mercy!

Hope to see you at CPK on March 9!

Time for Tea

The 6th Annual Tea for Tuition is taking place on Sunday, April 25 from 2-4pm in the Mercy Gym. You are invited to host a table of friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of catching up with friends, sipping gourmet teas, nibbling on tasty treats with a tropical flair and bidding on fabulous prizes.

The Tea for Tuition benefits the Alumnae Association Tuition Assistance Fund. Ticket price is $25 per person. CLICK HERE for more information about this event.

The 2010 Distinguished Alumna Award will be presented to Lillian Roumayah Shallal '68 at the Tea for Tuition this year. Congratulations, Lillian!

Evenings of Prayer

All Mercy women are encouraged to attend an upcoming evening of prayer in the Mercy High School Chapel:

• Thursday, March 11
• Wednesday, April 14
• Wednesday, May 12

Evenings of prayer begin at 7:00pm. Prayer and thanksgiving is offered up to God for the gift of Mercy High School and the entire Mercy High School Community. The Rosary will be prayed asking for special intercession of our Blessed Mother under her title of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of Mercy High School. In addtion the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed asking for Jesus' Divine Mercy as our needs and petitions are offered up. The evening concludes with a coffee reception.

Many thanks to Katey Ralko Devine '81 and Bonnie Reaume for organizing these evenings of prayer for Mercy women.

To RSVP contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office at jlstark@mhsmi.org or call 248-476-3270.

Heart of Mercy

Congratulations to Colleen McMaster Rozman '81 who was the staff recipient of the 2010 Heart of Mercy Award. Mercy senior, Rachel Yaldoo was the student Heart of Mercy recipient.

Women Mean Business

Save the date for Thursday, April 22 to attend a symposium with leading busniess women in the area.

CLICK HERE for more information about this event.

Mercy on the Move

Attention all Mercy grads in the Chicago, IL area. Mark your calendar for a gathering at the home of Julie Olk Ehrlich '82 on on the afternoon of Saturday, May 22nd.

Meg Mallon Gala Event

Celebrate the 20 years of dedication by LPGA pro, and Mercy alumna, Meg Mallon '81 on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Fox Hills Golf and Country Club.

Join us for golf, dinner, and/or the party to celebrate with Meg Mallon and other Mercy alumnae and to enjoy the tunes from the band 50 Amp Fuse! There are three fun ways to join us at this event.

• Golf Package
• Dinner Package
• Party Package

Contact the Mercy Alumnae Office at 248-476-3270 or email alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org for more details or to RSVP today!

Awesome Art

Bravo Mercy art students! A record breaking 17 students won received 42 awards in this year's Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition. The winning pieces will be on display at the College for Creative Studies through March 5th, Monday-Friday 9:00 -5:00, Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00.

Special congratulations to the three seniors whos portfolios made finalist status and will compete in New York City for talent scholarships. Check out the newspaper article featuring these talented Marlin Artists. CLICK HERE to read Farmington Observer article.

Annie

Leapin lizards! The timeless tale of little orphan Annie hits the Mercy stage. Experience this classic musical about never giving up hope the weekend of March 19 - 21. Boasting one of broadways most memorable scores including "Tomorrow," "It's a Hard Knock Life," and "Easy Street." Don't miss the Mercy production of "Annie."

• Friday, March 19 at 8:00pm
• Saturday, March 20 at 8:00pm
• Sunday, March 21 at 2:00pm

Mercy High School Auditorium

Tickets: $12 Adults; $10 Students & Children

Coming Attractions

Sunday, May 2 - Mass and Open House in honor of Sr. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM '56

Monday, June 14 - Sr. Regina's Endowed Scholarship Dinner Celebration at the Diamond Center in the Rock Financial Showplace

CLICK HERE for information about upcoming class reunions!