Mercy Alumnae Newsletter - December 2007

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Mercy has been full of holiday hustle and bustle over the last month.  After the Thanksgiving food drive, Mercy students and staff continued with charitable giving in the month of December.  As a school, Mercy generously brought in 600 gifts for girls for the annual Christmas Gift Drive for the St. Vincent de Paul Ladies of Charity.  A donation of 60 educational items was given to the Mercy Education Project and many Beanie Babies, toothbrushes, and toothpaste were donated to Sweet Dreams Detroit Organization.

As you prepare to celebrate Christmas, be sure to stop and take a moment for yourself and reflect on your many blessings.  I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


~ Jennifer Stark, Alumnae Coordinator

Did you Know...

Last year 6% of all alumnae made a donation to Mercy.   All contributions from Mercy alumnae make a difference and are greatly appreciated.  Join the other generous Mercy alumnae by taking time to make a gift to support your alma mater today! 

Please remember Mercy High School during the holiday season.  Send your Annual Appeal gift to Mercy Development in the remit envelope provided in the Mercy 2006-2007 Annual Report you recently received, or go online 24/7 to make your gift.  All checks dated by December 31, 2007 or gifts made online by midnight 12/31/07 will receive a 2007 tax receipt.

CLICK HERE!  There is still time to make your annual gift before the end of the year.


Limited Edition Mercy Ornaments

Looking for that unique and personal gift for a Mercy girl this holiday season?  The first ever - limited edition - Mercy Ornament is the perfect gift for a future Mercy girl, graduating senior, alumna or favorite staff member. 

If you don't already have one of these ornaments custom designed by Bronner's of Frankenmuth, now might be your last chance - once they are gone, they are gone!

For only $15.00 (plus $5 shipping and handling) give someone a treasured memory that will add beauty to their holiday season for years to come. 

All proceeds from ornament sales will benefit the Tuition Assistance Program.  Contact the Alumnae Office before Friday to make this special holiday purchase. 

Visit the Mercy Alumnae Merchandise webpage to check out other Alumnae Merchandise.
Mercy Alumnae Shoot Hoops

Last call for all Mercy basketball alumnae to participate in the upcoming Alumnae Basketball game on Saturday, December 29th.  Lace up your sneakers and join in on the game coached by former coaches Larry Baker and Michael KingCLICK HERE for more information and to RSVP contact Gary Morris at coachmorris@mercybasketball.org.



Alumnae Association Open Meeting


All Mercy alumnae are welcome to attend the Alumnae Association Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 23 from 6:00-8:00pm.  Stop by to enjoy some tasty treats, reconnect with some Mercy alumnae, and find out the many ways YOU can be involved in Mercy's Alumnae Association! 

Contact Jen Stark in the Alumnae Office at jlstark@mhsmi.org if you are interested in attending or would like more information.  Hope to see you there!



Save time to Reflect

For those who are already looking towards 2008, three outstanding women will be speaking during the evenings of reflection hosted by the Alumnae Association in February. . . Sister Mary Ellen Howard '60, Linda Simonelli, and Crystal Caruana Sullivan '88.  Join us for one, or all three, sessions!

Take time out of your hectic schedule to share a simple soup supper with other Mercy women and enjoy a session with one of these wonderful speakers.  CLICK HERE for more information about this upcoming event!




Party Pics!

Thanksgiving weekend was rocking with Alumnae reunion celebrations all over the metro-Detroit area!  Check out the Mercy Reunion webpage for pictures from some of the reunions and to check out if your class is planning a reunion!








A group from the class of '97 reunion


Upcoming Events
Alumnae Basketball Game December 29, 2007
Alumnae Association Meeting January 23, 2008
Open House February 10, 2008
Mercy Women's Lenten Series February 13, 19, 25, 2008
Mercy Auction March 1, 2008
Tea for Tuition April 27, 2008
Class of 1958 at Graduation June 5, 2008



Alumnae Newsletters:

April 2008

March 2008

February 2008

January 2008

December 2007

November 2007

October 2007

September 2007

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