Do you have news to share?  Please submit to the Alumnae Office to be included in the Spring edition of the MOSAIC.  If you live out of the country, you don't have to miss out on class notes and Mercy news.  The MOSAIC magazine is posted on the Mercy website for you to view.

Have you moved recently or do we have your parent's address instead of yours? Make sure that we have your most up to date mailing address by updating on our Mercy website.  We want to keep you updated on Mercy happenings!

~ Jennifer Stark, Alumnae Coordinator

Spend some time at Mercy during this Lenten Season.  Kathy Tomaszweski will facilitate a reflection, A Time for 'M & M's' - the Good News on Living a Day in Today's Hectic World.  Let Kathy lead you to a better appreciation of your daily life during these hectic times.

Thursday, March 12
5:30 - 6:30pm  Soup Supper ~ Mercy Development Office
6:30 - 8:30pm  Speaker and prayerful reflection ~ Mercy High School Chapel

Contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office by email or phone 248.476.3270  to RSVP.

A special thank you to Leon's Family Restaurants for the donation of delicious soup for this event.

There is still time to join us for the Mercy event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hosted in the home of Kathy Hattam Wisne '71.  Nearly 20 Mercy alumnae are attending to mingle with Mercy women and enjoy a boat ride along the intercoastal.

If you live or spend your winters in sunny Florida, there is still time to RSVP!

Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 1:00 - 4:00pm

Contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office to RSVP today!

The Metro-D.C. Alumnae Chapter is organizing a service event on March 31st.  Alumnae will staff the kitchen at The Dinner Program for Homeless Women in Washington D.C. to prepare and serve dinner to more than 100 women who can't afford a meal.

For more information on how you can get involved in this event or other Metro D.C. Alumnae Events contact Jennifer Stark in the Mercy Alumnae Office.

Ooh la la!  The 5th Annual Tea for Tuition will have a french flair this year including teas provided by Teablender.com, light appetizers and desserts, as well as the popular silent auction and drawings.

You're invited to host a table of 6-10 women that would welcome spending an enjoyable afternoon together while supporting Mercy's Tuition Assistance Fund.  The cost is only $25 per person.  All women are welcome!

To make this event an even bigger success than last year, we need you to join us on:

Sunday, April 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mercy High School Gym

For more information about hosting a table of your family or friends contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office by email or call 248.476.3270.

The Mercy drama department is putting on another fabulous production for the spring musical.  Join us for an evening or an afternoon of entertainment with the production of "Crazy for You," the new Gershwin musical.

Friday, March 20 ~ 8:00pm Saturday, March 21 ~ 8:00pm Sunday, March 22 ~ 2:00pm

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and children.

Mr. and Mrs. Sill will be contacting you with a personal invitation including an explanation of this exciting show!

Attention all alumnae who live in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs!  Karen Blotkamp Brunhofer '88 is planning a gathering at her home in early April.  Save the date for brunch on Saturday, April 4th from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

This is a great chance to meet other "Mercy girls" in your area.  Stay tuned for more details!

By Kathryn Smith '10	By Egan Franks '09	By Jessica Ford '09

Six stellar students from Mercy's Art Department were presented with awards in this year's Regional Scholastic Art Awards Competition.  The winning pieces will be on display at the College for Creative Studies now through March 6.   Check them out Monday - Friday 9:00 -5:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00.  

Portfolios of two of these students made finalist status and will compete in New York City for talent scholarships. Read more about our talented art students on the Mercy In the News page.

Mercy alumnae from the class of 1996 celebrated Maureen Stirling's upcoming nuptials at a bridal shower. Pictured left to right:  Kristy Mato Harcarufka, Gina Mazzoni,  Maureen Stirling, Sommer Kassab Yono,  and Tina Leo Donigian.