Spring Greetings from Mercy's Alumnae Office!  ~ Jennifer Stark, Alumnae Coordinator

Honor a Classmate TODAY

Hurry!  Time is running out to submit your nomination for the 2007 Distinguished Alumna Award.  Help us honor the Mercy alumnae that are making a difference by nominating a classmate who has shined in her community, career or church.  The alumna chosen will be honored at the 2007 Tea for Tuition.  Visit the Mercy website to download the nomination information.  All nominations are due on April 2, 2007 at noon EST.

Lenten Series

The Mercy Women's Lenten Series has begun!  25 women of all ages enjoyed delicious soup and bread at Mercy High School on March 13.  After the simple Lenten meal, Sally A. Smolen, RSM PhD lead the group in discussion and prayer in the Mercy Chapel using poetry, past experiences, and expertise on the Transformative Potential of Grief in Women. 

Please join us for an upcoming evening of reflection.  Former MHS teacher and Bible scholar Sr. Mary Joel Zobro RSM will speak this Wednesday March 21st, she will be discussing Walking Each Other Home.  Mercy Alumna, Carrie Fling Monnette '96 will discuss Women's Discipleship -- A Portrait of Mary and Martha at the final session on March 29th.

To RSVP or for more details contact the Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org or 248-476-3270. 

Thank you to Leon's Family Restaurant for the delicious donation of soup and Great Harvest Bread of Birmingham for their tasty donation of bread for each evening of reflection.

Mercy on the Move...Catch Us if You Can in Metro Washington D.C.!

Attention all alumnae in the Washington D.C. Metro Area!  Mercy Alumna Judy Richer has graciously opened her home to Mercy women to enjoy tea, treats and conversation.  Mercy President Sister Regina Marie Doelker RSM and Jennifer Stark, Alumnae Coordinator, will fly to D.C. to share the latest Mercy news and to hear how D.C. women are making a difference!

Have time for tea in Metro-DC on Saturday, March 24?  Contact the Mercy Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org to RSVP or for more information.

Mr. and Mrs. Sill Bring 42nd Street to Life

Bring those tapping feet into the Mercy High School auditorium to watch the amazing production of 42nd Street.  This toe tapping spring musical features a wonderful student cast who took eight weeks of tap dancing lessons to ensure the show was a success.  Hum along to the much loved tunes, such as "We're in the Money," "The Lullabye of Broadway" and, of course, "42nd Street."

Join us for one of the performances on Friday and Saturday March 23 and 24 at 8:00pm and on Sunday March 25 at 2pm.  Click here for ticket information.

Time for Tea

Imagine the Mercy gym as a tea parlor...brightly colored decorations on 30 tables, over 200 Mercy women sipping gourmet tea, students serving tasty treats, and the Mercy Mimes bringing a smile and laughter.    The Tea for Tuition transforms the school gym into a place where Mercy women can enjoy an afternoon with friends sharing Mercy memories.  The 3rd Annual Tea will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 2-4pm. 

We invite you to host a table of 5-7 of your friends or attend the Tea at a Mercy mingler table.  The Tea is the only alumnae driven event that raises funds for the Tuition Assistance program at Mercy.   Visit the Mercy website for more information or contact the Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org. 

How Does Mercy's Auction Grow

This year Mercy alumnae, parents and friends watched Mercy's Garden grow over $200,000!  Alumnae Board members welcomed each guest at check in and then mingled with other Mercy alumnae over delicious food and wine.  The silent auction items offered everything from dazzling jewlery to Mercy alumnae gear.  The live auction offered the "position" of Dean of Students for 2 hours (yellow scooter included), trips to Hawaii, California and Florida, a Nascar crew package, a pig roast...and so much more!

Thank you to all the Mercy alumnae who attended the auction and stopped by the check in table to say hello!

For more pictures check out the photo gallery on the Mercy website!

Calling All Graduates of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Grade School

OLL Catholic Grade School is trying to reach out to alumni to share news about the school and update alumni contact information.  Please contact Kenneth White at explorer264fm1@aol.com and visit the www.familiesmakingmiracles.com website.

More mercy news is only a click away!  Vist our website at www.mhsmi.org.