Daily Announcements

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Help is needed for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Wednesday, Nov. 26, is a day off SPECIFICALLY SO THAT YOU CAN HELP WITH PREPARING THE DINNER! Please see Mrs. Weigt to find out where you are needed.

On Friday, Nov. 21, Ty McGee from North Park University will be here during homeroom in room #102. Please take time to visit with him and get information about their program.

All empty lockers in the rectangle will be bolted shut this week. Our maintenance staff will throw away any items left in the lockers. Please make sure that you are in your assigned locker ONLY!!! Thanks for your attention to this request.

Kairos 29 girls are reminded to pick up pictures in Campus Ministry. If you owe Mrs. Bovie money for the gift shop, please get it in ASAP!

Taize prayer will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, at St. Teresa's. All are welcome to join this unique prayer.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Lucille Kehr, Bradley - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Royal Pope

A reminder to all girls' basketball players....Varsity must be in their warm-up top and pants for pictures today; Freshmen must be in their green uniforms and warm-up tops for pictures. Pictures will be taken today in the gym at 4:00 p.m., sharp!

Congratulations to the freshman girls' basketball team on their 36-19 victory over Morris last night. Way to go, girls!!

Congrats to all of the students who signed up for the A.C.T. prep class at Mac. You have taken a big step in giving yourself the best chance to do your personal best on the A.C.T. Anyone still interested in this opportunity should see Mr. Weigt or Mr. Gura ASAP.

There will be a dinner for all volleyball players tonight at 6:45 p.m., at Monical's in Bourbonnais. This is for players only at all three levels.

All members of this year's cross country team need to turn in their equipment this week.

On Friday, Nov. 21, Ty McGee from North Park University will be here during homeroom in room #102. Please take time to visit with him and get information about their program.

Help is needed for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Wednesday, Nov. 26, is a day off SPECIFICALLY SO THAT YOU CAN HELP WITH PREPARING THE DINNER! Please see Mrs. Weigt to find out where you are needed.

Anyone interested in being part of the Campus Ministry's "Tag Team" (formerly known as Homiletics) should stop by Campus Ministry after school today.

The following schedule for boys' basketball pictures today is as follows: Freshmen, 4:45 p.m.; Varsity, 4:45 p.m., Sophomores, 6:00 p.m.

Tomorrow, Thursday, we will have our final Ceile Calendar turn-in at 8:00 a.m., in your homeroom. You must be at school in your homeroom at 8:00 a.m., even if you do not have money to turn in. This is the last day to qualify for all the prizes. Don't miss out! Remember to bring your money and stubs. We will be on a "C,A.M." schedule on Thursday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Toby Toth, St. Anne - $50

The final day to qualify for prizes for Ceile Calendar sales is this Thursday. Sell your eight or MORE for Thursday's turn-in and help earn another extra day off. We need $44,000, to qualify. Everyone need to do their part. Don't forget to pick up your Ceile Calendar prizes in the Development Office. The only legal sweatshirt on regular uniform days is the dark blue Mac sweatshirt that you earn for selling 12 calendars.

Help is needed for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Wednesday, Nov. 26, is a day off SPECIFICALLY SO THAT YOU CAN HELP WITH PREPARING THE DINNER! Please see Mrs. Weigt to find out where you are needed.

A rep from the Navy will be here TODAY during lunch hours in the cafeteria. On Friday, Nov. 21, Ty McGee from North Park University will be here during homeroom in room #102. Please take time to visit with these reps and get information about their programs.

All members of this year's cross country team need to turn in their equipment this week.

There will be a dinner for all volleyball players this Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., at Monical's in Bourbonnais. This is for players only at all three levels.

Attention all Matchpoints/Scholastic Bowl team players competing at St. Joe's Westchester this afternoon: Participants should meet in the cafeteria immediately after school for departure. All participants should have signed up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo. Please see one of them if you have questions.

The girls' varsity swim team ended their season with a 12th place finish in the IHSA swimming sectionals on Saturday. Congrats to the sectionals team: Alex Harsha, Hayley Coash, Alexa Salkeld, Moira Martin, Hannah Johandes, Jorgi Phelps, Rochelle Latta and Sam Ochoa. Great job, ladies!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Chelsea Sims, Princeton, IL - $50

A rep from the Navy will be here on Tuesday, Nov. 18, during lunch hours in the cafeteria. On Friday, Nov. 21, Ty McGee from North Park University will be here during homeroom in room #102. Please take time to visit with these reps and get information about their programs.

Breakfast Club meets tomorrow at 8:15 a.m.

There will be a dinner for all volleyball players this Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., at Monical's in Bourbonnais. This is for players only at all three levels.

Help is needed for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Wednesday, Nov. 26, is a day off SPECIFICALLY SO THAT YOU CAN HELP WITH PREPARING THE DINNER! Please see Mrs. Weigt to find out where you are needed.

The Cross Country Awards Night for team members and their families has been changed to Monday, Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m., in room #110. Details can be found on the Cross Country page on the school's website.

Attention all students: There is a Future Business Leaders of America meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Mr. Brown's classroom at 8:00 a.m. All members need to fill out applications and those interested in running for an office need to also fill out the officer application. We will vote at the meeting. Matt Kurzejka has extra applications if you need them.

The Fall Athletic Awards night scheduled for tonight HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!

Attention all Matchpoints/Scholastic Bowl team members: The team has its first league matches for both JV and Varsity tomorrow, Tuesday, at St. Joe's Westchester. Anyone who has not yet signed up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo to compete needs to do so TODAY. Participants should meet in the cafeteria immediately after school on Tuesday to depart for St. Joe's. Team members are also reminded that regular practices will be held today and Thursday.

If you would like to sing or play for next week's Thanksgiving liturgy, rehearsal will be held at 8:00 a.m., sharp in the chorus room. See you there!

Deacon Skelly would like to say thanks to all who came out this past weekend to attend our Fall Play. Your support is very much appreciated. Kudos to the cast and crew for an excellent performance!

Varsity boys' basketball players...please be here for practice at 5:45 p.m., today.

Good luck to the freshman girls' basketball players as they travel to Morris to take on Ottawa in the Morris tip-off classic.

Congratulations to Deacon Skelly and the cast of "Night of January 16th!" What an amazing performance by all!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Susan Stevenson, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Allen Cruthird

The Fall Athletic Awards night scheduled for Monday, Nov. 17, HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!

Help is needed for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Wednesday, Nov. 26, is a day off SPECIFICALLY SO THAT YOU CAN HELP WITH PREPARING THE DINNER! Please see Mrs. Weigt to find out where you are needed.

Our final date to qualify for Ceile Calendar prizes is THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20. Besides all the prizes, if we reach 120% of our quota, of $44,000, we will have another day off in the second semester. This won't be easy, everyone must do their part. Please see Mrs. Weigt if you need more calendars or names of prospective purchasers. Don't forget to pick up your clothing prizes in the Development Office.

If you ordered a playoff sweatshirt, they will be available today after 1:00 p.m., in Mr. Roney's office.

There is an important meeting for all football players, freshmen through seniors, in the cafeteria during homeroom today.

Anyone who might be watching the Navy/Notre Dame football game tomorrow.....watch for #65 for the Navy. Mike Letton plays for Navy and is on special teams. Way to go, Mike!!

All freshman girls' basketball players will meet in the Smith Media Center at 3:15 p.m., today. Please bring your playbook with you.

Miss LaMore would like to thank all students and staff for their help with this week's " Mornings at Mac" events!

Small group Villanova (Sra. Trevino's) will meet in the Chapel today at homeroom.

Congratulations to Amanda Wulffe and Hillary Olszewski for being named to the all-area volleyball team! The pictures for the all-area team will be next Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 10:00 a.m., at The Journal. Way to go, girls!

Today's boys' basketball practice schedule is as follows: Freshmen, 2:50-4:45 p.m.; Sophomores, 3:00-4:45 p.m., Varsity, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Saturday's schedule will be: Freshmen, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Sophomores, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Varsity, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

It's time for the Fall Play!! Tonight and Saturday night your fellow classmates will be presenting "Night of January 16th, a courtroom drama where you could be picked to serve as one of the 12 jurors who will decide Karen Andre's fate. Is she guilty or innocent? Come out this weekend and decide for yourself. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and it's only $3.00 for students. Adults are $5.00.

The Cross Country Awards Night for team members and their families has been changed to Monday, Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m., in room #110. Details can be found on the Cross Country page on the school's website.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: A prospective student/athlete looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II institution must register with the NCAA at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Sherry Vandersteen, St. Anne, today - $50; Noe Garcia, Chicago, Saturday - $50; Paul & Norma Lovell, Bradley, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Dan Laurent, today; Bryton Ashman, Amanda Wulff, Sunday

The Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Huddle Club, would like to announce that there will be an Athletic Banquet for all varsity letter winners in the spring on Sunday, May 17. The exact time and place will be determined at a later date. As for now, each sport should conduct their own end of the year meeting to give out all of their awards.

It's time for the Fall Play!! This Friday and Saturday nights your fellow classmates will be presenting "Night of January 16th, a courtroom drama where you could be picked to serve as one of the 12 jurors who will decide Karen Andre's fate. Is she guilty or innocent? Come out this weekend and decide for yourself. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and it's only $3.00 for students. Adults are $5.00.

The Cross Country Awards Night for team members and their families has been changed to Monday, Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m., in room #110. Details can be found on the Cross Country page on the school's website. All members of this year's Cross Country Team should stop and see Coach Klipp TODAY, Thursday.

Small group Villanova (Sra. Trevino's) will meet in the Chapel on Friday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ron Lancaster, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Justin Hunger, Joanie Sammons

Tomorrow, Thursday, is our 3rd Ceile Calendar turn-in during regular homeroom. Remember, classes are competing for first in lunch line all next week.

Today's boys' basketball practice schedule is as follows: Freshmen, no practice; Sophomores, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Varsity, 2:50-4:45 p.m. Friday's schedule will be: Freshmen, 2:50-4:45 p.m.; Sophomores, 3:00-4:45 p.m.; Varsity, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys playing indoor soccer this winter TODAY after school in the cafeteria. Please have all your paperwork ready to hand in at that time.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Michelle Pierce, St. Anne - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Matt McLain

Fall Athletic Awards Night will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys playing indoor soccer this winter on Wednesday after school in the cafeteria. Please have all your paperwork ready to hand in at this time.

Thank you to all who participated in Operation Care Package last Friday. Faculty and students contributed 54 UNO games, 20 SkipBo games, 178 candy bars and $156 in cash. Great job, everyone!!

Congrats to all of the following bowling championships: 1st hour champs are: Singles, Zach Lewis; Partners, Sarah Kidwell & Austin Herman; 2nd hour bowling champs are: Partners, Jon Young & Matt Lambert; 7th hour champs are: Singles, Sam Memenga; Partners, Justin Marrier & Crystal Moore.

Congratulations to the following soccer players for being selected to the Journal's All-Area Soccer Team. They are: Anjel Salgado, Zach Christensen and Jonathan Ciaccio. These three young men need to go to the Daily Journal at 11:00 a.m., today, and wear their colored jerseys.

Columbia College in Chicago is sponsoring a "Young Authors" writing contest for fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting. See the Guidance Office bulletin board for details.

All members of this year's Cross-Country Team are asked to turn in all of their equipment TODAY.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Robert Branka, Momence - $50

Grade school visitors will be here today, tomorrow and Thursday. Please go out of your way to make them feel welcome!

Boys who are interested in playing basketball this year....practice begins today for all levels. Freshmen - 2:50-4:45 p.m., Sophomore and Varsity - 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Today, Brian Hodges from the U. of I. at Springfield, will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Please take time to meet him and pick up info regarding the U. of I. at Springfield.

Congratulations to the following soccer players for being selected to the Journal's All-Area Soccer Team. Anjel Salgado, Zach Christensen and Jonathan Ciaccio. These three young men need to go to the Daily Journal at 11:00 AM tomorrow and wear their colored jerseys.

Columbia College in Chicago is sponsoring a "Young Authors" writing contest for fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting. See the Guidance Office bulletin board for details.

All members of this year's Cross-Country Team are asked to turn in all of their equipment tomorrow - Tuesday.

Fall Athletic Awards Night will be held November 17 at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Dan & Sue Demers,Bourbonnais, today - $50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Peter Sinise

Attention Students: If your brother or sister is in 7th or 8th grade at a public school, encourage them to attend a Mornings at Mac next Monday or Tuesday. Details are on-line.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches TODAY.

Please stay off all parts of the stage in the cafeteria due to set construction for the Fall Play. Thanks for your cooperation!

Students are asked NOT to use the gym as an entrance or exit to the building. If you must exit through that area, please do so through the locker rooms. This saves on unnecessary wear and tear on our gym floor.

On Monday, Nov. 10, Brian Hodges from the U. of I. at Springfield, will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Please take time to meet him and pick up info regarding the U. of I. at Springfield.

Lyndsey Vahl from I.S.U. will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102. If interested in I.S.U., please take time to visit with her and get information about the school and the programs offered.

The football playoff game is tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m., at Mac, vs. Geneseo H.S. Good luck!!!!

There will be a meeting today at homeroom in the gym for all boys interested in wrestling.

Juniors are reminded that TODAY at midnight is the deadline to sign up for the ACT Prep Course.

Boys who are interested in playing basketball this year....practice begins on Monday, Nov. 10, for all levels. Freshmen - 2:50-4:45 p.m., Sophomore and Varsity - 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Congrats to the Career Center students as they were the winner of the ice cream party for being the top homeroom at yesterday's Ceile Calendar turn-in.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to Operation Care Package. Anyone who wore jeans and DID NOT bring something, you are HONOR-BOUND to bring something to Mrs. Jackson today or for sure on Monday. Items are: $1.00, big chocolate bar, Uno or SkipBo games.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Linda Corcoran, Bourbonnais, today - $50; Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Meisenbach, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; David DeYoung, Momence, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Luke Marcotte, Maurice Shoemaker, today; Sean Dwyer, Saturday; Shawnn Cooper, Sunday

The football playoff game is this Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m., at Mac, vs. Geneseo H.S. Good luck!!!!

Priests will be available for Confession TODAY during lunches. Confession will be heard in the Main Office.

On Monday, Nov. 10, Brian Hodges from the U. of I. at Springfield, will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Please take time to meet him and pick up info regarding the U. of I. at Springfield.

Lyndsey Vahl from I.S.U. will be here on Friday, Nov. 7, during homeroom in room #102. If interested in I.S.U., please take time to visit with her and get information about the school and the programs offered.

There will be NO cheering practice today. Practice will resume on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Please stay off all parts of the stage in the cafeteria due to set construction for the Fall Play. Thanks for your cooperation!

All freshman volleyball girls need to report to the gym TODAY right after school. Those who have not turned in uniforms need to bring them then.

Attention Students: If your brother or sister is in 7th or 8th grade at a public school, encourage them to attend a Mornings at Mac next Monday or Tuesday. Details are on-line.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches on Friday.

Juniors are reminded that Friday, Nov. 7, at midnight, is the deadline to sign up for the ACT Prep Course.

There will be a Ceile Calendar turn-in today during regular homeroom. Operation Care Package is tomorrow.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Trisha Cavendar, Momence - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Miguel Andrade, Marcus Fahey, Dakota Styck

Attention Students: If your brother or sister is in 7th or 8th grade at a public school, encourage them to attend a Mornings at Mac next Monday or Tuesday. Details are on-line.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches on Friday.

Juniors are reminded that Friday is the deadline to sign up for the ACT Prep Course.

All freshman volleyball girls need to report to the gym on Thursday, Nov. 6, right after school. Those who have not turned in uniforms need to bring them then.

Please stay off all parts of the stage in the cafeteria due to set construction for the Fall Play. Thanks for your cooperation!

Don't forget that tomorrow during regular homeroom is our 2nd Ceile Calendar turn-in. We need $24,000 in order to earn an extra day off. Everyone must do his/her part! Career Center students, Mrs. Jackson will be on the bus at 8:00 a.m., to collect your money.

The football playoff game is this Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m., at Mac, vs. Geneseo H.S.

Attention Scholastic Bowl players: Regular Thursday practice will be held tomorrow, but because of the late start for school, the morning practice will be at 8:00 a.m., not 7:30 a.m., for both J.V. and Varsity.

Priests will be available for Confession this Thursday during lunches. Confession will be heard in the Main Office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jennifer Brooker, Valparaiso, IN - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jesus Dominguez

Priests will be available this Thursday during lunches. Please encourage the students and each other to receive this sacrament. If nobody goes, the priests won't want to continue. Confession will be heard in Kurt's old office and Ruth Smith's old office.

There will be NO cheering practice today or Thursday. Practice will resume on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.

The football playoff game is this Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m., at Mac, vs. Geneseo H.S.

Don't forget that Thursday during regular homeroom is our 2nd Ceile Calendar turn-in. We are working for an extra day off if we turn in an average of two calendars for each student. High homeroom turn-in for this Thursday will have an ice cream party. Remember, the only sweatshirt legal on regular school days is the dark blue Ceile Calendar sweatshirt.

Wear jeans and a Mac shirt on Friday IF you bring an item for Operation Care Package Christmas gifts to our men and women serving in the armed forces. Freshmen, $1.00; Sophomores, full-sized chocolate bar; Juniors, Skipbo; Seniors, Uno game.

Please stay off all parts of the stage in the cafeteria due to set construction for the Fall Play. Thanks for your cooperation!

All freshman volleyball girls need to report to the gym on Thursday, Nov. 6, right after school. Those who have not turned in uniforms need to bring them then.

Juniors are reminded that Friday is the deadline to sign up for the ACT Prep Course.

Attention Students: If your brother or sister is in 7th or 8th grade at a public school, encourage them to attend a Mornings at Mac next Monday or Tuesday. Details are on-line.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches on Friday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Lloyd Pastorel, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Pedro Ramirez, Eric Field

Tristen Pisarczyk from the Newman Center at the U. of I., Champaign, will be here today. He will be in room #102, during homeroom and in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Please take time to meet with him and learn more about the Newman Center which opened its new dorms this fall.

On Friday during first period we will be collecting items for Christmas gifts for men and women who are in the armed forces. You can wear jeans and a Mac shirt if you bring the correct items. FRESHMEN, bring $1.00, to cover postage. SOPHOMORES, bring a FULL-SIZED chocolate bar. JUNIORS should bring Skipbo game and SENIORS should bring UNO game. Juniors and Seniors, due to the cost of the card games, two students can go together on one game and both can wear jeans. All items will be collected from your first period class. Please see Mrs. Jackson if you have questions.

Students making posters for the Care packages need to see Mrs. Jackson ASAP TODAY!!

Mrs. Memenga's homeroom was the high per student seller on Thursday. Get ready...you will have an ice cream party TODAY during homeroom. Her 24 students sold an average of $189.58, per student.

Practice begins today for all girls interested in participating in girls' basketball this winter. Please meet in the gym prior to 4:30 p.m., dressed and ready to go. We will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m., and we will conclude at 6:30 p.m.

The first "online" edition of your school newspaper, "The Blarney Stone", is now live. Click on the link on the "Current Students" page to check your schools' news, features, sports and more.

Congrats to Garrett Wasson and Aimee Sims!! On Saturday, they both ran great races and qualified for the State cross country finals this Saturday in Peoria. Details of the meet and photos of the race are on display in the trophy case. ALSO....there will be a meeting immediately after school tomorrow, Tuesday, for all members of this year's cross country team. The team will be voting on team MVP's and all team members are asked to bring their uniforms and windsuits to turn in at that time.

Please stay off all parts of the stage in the cafeteria due to set construction for the Fall Play. Thanks for your cooperation!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: James, Mike, Denise & Marcie James, Bloomington, IL - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Kennedy Shutter, Kaitlynn Curwick, Vanessa Buenrostro, Jeff Judd

The following football players need to turn in equipment to Coach McLain BY FRIDAY.... Reese Lopez, Ryan Lambert, Tyler Surprenant, Dylan Schweizer, Matt Worby, Jeff Judd, Pete Ramirez and Royal Pope.

The Spanish Club's Day of the Dead party is TODAY after school.

The first "online" edition of your school newspaper, "The Blarney Stone", is now live. Click on the link on the "Current Students" page to check your schools' news, features, sports and more.

The football team plays in their 1st playoff game at Chicago Christian in Palos Heights TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. The address of Chicago Christian is: 12001 S. Oak Park Avenue, Palos Heights, IL. No advance tickets will be sold. ALSO...no one will be admitted to the game in Halloween costume.

If you are missing any books, please check in the Deans' Office to see if they are yours.

The Mother/Son Brunch pictures may be picked up today in Mrs. Ostrowski's room #109.

There will be NO charges in the cafeteria for the rest of this week and next week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Angela McElroy, Park Forest, IL, today - $50; Jessica Schroeder, Beecher, Saturday - $50; Gary Regas, Kankakee, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mary Turner, Mr. Jim Frogge, Mr. Jack Roney, Saturday; Mrs. Rhonda Kinstner, Ryan Girard, Sunday

We have heard from Chicago Christian....even though it's Halloween tomorrow, no one will be admitted to the football game in Halloween costume.

Bryce LaMore, please see Mrs. Hodak today. Also, there will be NO charges in the cafeteria for the rest of this week and next week.

The Spanish Club's Day of the Dead party is Friday after school.

The Mother/Son Brunch pictures may be picked up today in Mrs. Ostrowski's room #109.

Come out and support the girls' volleyball team tonight as they take on Manteno in Regional play. Game time is 6:30 p.m., at Peotone High School. Good luck girls!!

Enter the Student Council's Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Bring your carved, painted, or otherwise decorated pumpkin to the cafeteria at the beginning of the day tomorrow. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the day.

The girls' swim team leaves at 2:00 p.m., today for a meet at U-High in Chicago. Swimmers are to meet Coach Coash by the gym. Good luck!!

Cheering practice resumes TODAY from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

If you are missing any books, please check in the Deans' Office to see if they are yours.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Randy Aitken, Kankakee - $50

Congratulations to the following football players for being named to the Chicago Catholic League All-Conference football team: Matt Lambert, Mario Zinanni, Ray Buell, Jon Young, Derek O'Connor, Trevor Wilson and Tyler Boerschig! A special congrats goes to Matt Lambert on being named the Lawless award winner as the top player in the Catholic League White Division!

The football team plays in their 1st playoff game at Chicago Christian in Palos Heights on Friday night (10/31) at 7:00 p.m. The address of Chicago Christian is: 12001 S. Oak Park Avenue, Palos Heights, IL. No advance tickets will be sold.

If you are missing any books, please check in the Deans' Office to see if they are yours.

The Spanish Club's Day of the Dead party is Friday after school.

Tomorrow, Thursday, at 8:00 a.m., is our first Ceile Calendar turn-in. Everyone should be in their homeroom. If you are in both Band and Chorus, please go to Band for calendar turn-in. Mrs. Jackson will meet the Career Center students on the bus at 8:00 a.m., before you leave. Periods on Thursday will be homeroom, then regular order with another homeroom after 3rd period.

TODAY Michelle Darnell from Illinois Wesleyan University will be in room #102 during homeroom. Please see her for information regarding her school and the programs that they offer.

The following football players need to turn in equipment to Coach McLain ASAP....David Roney, Reese Lopez, Ryan Lambert, Tyler Surprenant, Jake Henrich, Dylan Schweizer, Logan Studer, Matt Worby, Jeff Judd, Pete Ramirez and Royal Pope.

There will be open gym tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Paul & Deborah Wilfinger, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Logan Studer, Adam Grubbs, Ed Dorsey

The Mother/Son Brunch pictures may be picked up today in Mrs. Ostrowski's room #109.

There will be NO cheering practice today. Practice resumes on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

There will be a mandatory meeting for any girl or boy interested in playing soccer this spring TODAY after school in the cafeteria.

Several admission counselors will be here this week to meet with students and answer any questions regarding their schools and the programs offered. TODAY, Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis and a rep from Bradley University will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours. ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29, Michelle Darnell from Illinois Wesleyan University will be in room #102 during homeroom.

Attention Seniors: As of Friday, 45 Seniors have applied to one or more colleges. 66 Seniors have not yet applied anywhere. We are at the midpoint of the peak time for applications and we need to pick up the pace. Please see Mr. Raiche soon to inform him of your plans or if you need help devising a plan. U. of I. applications should be submitted by Nov. 1.

Our first Ceile Calendar turn-in is this Thursday at 8:00 a.m., in your homeroom. Don't forget to bring your stubs and checks. The top salesman on that day will receive a certificate for $100 in gas from Huot Oil. This is the only day that you can earn the Ceile Calendar t-shirt which can be worn to school on Monday with jeans. The top homeroom per student will have an ice cream party. Names and calendars can be obtained in the Development Office.

Would the following three Seniors please see Mr. Raiche today or tomorrow: Jonathan Boudreau, Patty Chavez and Bobby McLaren.

The Spanish Club's Day of the Dead party is Friday after school.

In consideration of the upcoming Fall Play, please...nobody should be eating or putting things on the stage in the cafeteria. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Raffi Leblebijian, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jeff Mussman, Jenessa Franco

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Tbe following freshmen have not yet turned in a copy of their birth certificate to the main office: Parker Ciaccio, Haley Grant, Nathaniel Hoekstra, Matt Powell and Sarah St. Aubin. It is an Illinois state law that we have an official copy with the county seal on it in each student's permanent file. The birth certificates must be turned in to Mrs. Gehm in the main office ASAP!!

If anyone has lost a ladies watch, please come to the main office to identify.

Attention Blarney Stone Staff: The November edition planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 8:15 a.m., in room #115. Breakfast will be provided. Please see Mrs. Memenga or Desiree Hays if you are unable to attend.

Several admission counselors will be here this week to meet with students and answer any questions regarding their schools and the programs offered. TODAY, Zachary George from Knox College will be here from 9:00-11:30 a.m., in the Development Office; Juanita Cross from Eastern Illinois University will be in room #102, during homeroom. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis and a rep from Bradley University will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours.

Congrats to the cross country team as both teams qualified for the Sectional on Saturday! The boys' team won the Regional championship with a tremendous effort as Garrett Wasson and Michael Breault finished 4th and 6th to lead the Irish. The championship plaque, photos and details of the meet are in the trophy case.

Congrats to the boys' soccer team on a great history-making season! Just a reminder, anyone who still needs to hand in the paperwork for indoor must do so after school Tuesday in the cafeteria. This is the final deadline to play this winter. ALSO....there will be a mandatory meeting for any girl interested in playing soccer this spring on Tuesday after school in the cafeteria.

Matchpoints team members are reminded that practice this week is Monday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m., and 2:40 p.m. Players should attend practice either before or after school on both days.

All freshman football players who still need to turn in equipment must turn it in to Coach McLain ASAP!

The rep from Knox College, Mr. Jack George, will be in the Development Office TODAY from 9:00-11:30 a.m. A scholarship has been established at Knox only for Mac students. If you are interested, please visit Mr. George during your free period.

Thank you to the students who worked the Halloween Party at the Country Club, and to those who worked coat check at the Provena St. Mary's event. We earned $121., in tips.

Congrats to the freshman volleyball team on their 2nd place finish at the Beecher tournament on Saturday!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Floyd & Veronica Kohl, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ray Glower, Luke Jarvis

Celebrate Halloween by wearing a costume to school next Friday. Get creative and have fun with your disguise. Awards will be given for costumes that are especially scary, creative or funny. Prizes will also be given for honorable group participation.

Several admission counselors will be here next week to meet with students and answer any questions regarding their schools and the programs offered. On Monday, Oct. 27, Zachary George from Knox College will be here from 9:00-11:30 a.m., in the Development Office; Juanita Cross from Eastern Illinois University will be in room #102, during homeroom. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis and a rep from Bradley University will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours.

The Fall Athletic Awards Night has once again been changed. Due to coaches' request, the Awards Night will be moved to the middle of November with a specific date to be announced later.

Attention all students: Do you want to ace your ACT test and ensure that you get into the college of your dreams? Sign up today for the ACT prep class offered here at Bishop McNamara. Log on to the Guidance webpage under "Current Students" for all the information and sign-up details. Deadline is Nov. 7, so don't delay!

There will be a boys' basketball meeting for all boys interested in playing this year during homeroom TODAY in the gym. If you cannot attend the meeting or are in Band or Choir, please see Coach Wagoner.

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to TODAY. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

St. Joe's in Bradley is looking for high school students to help teach the 2nd grade RE. This is a big, sacrament year for the 2nd graders. Please see Mrs. Bovie or contact Mrs. Betourne.

Mrs. Jackson needs two students to work a Halloween party for small children at the Kankakee Country Club this Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please see Mrs. Jackson if you can help. It's a great way to earn those service hours!

Thanks to all the students and faculty who made yesterday such a fun and smooth-running day. Don't forget to come to the Development Office if you need more calendars for over the weekend, or to get names of prospective buyers. The first turn-in is next Thursday.

If anyone has lost a ladies watch, please come to the main office to identify.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Mario Thomas, Kankakee, today - $50; Christine Benoit, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; Michelle Baldwin, Bourbonnais, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Duke Smith, today; Austin Herman, Sunday

To all cast members of the Fall Play.....tonight we will rehearse all three acts. All actors and actresses are expected to be in attendance. We begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., in the cafeteria.

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

There will be a boys' basketball meeting for all boys interested in playing this year during homeroom on Friday, Oct. 24, in the gym. If you cannot attend the meeting or are in Band or Choir, please see Coach Wagoner.

Tomorrow, Friday......as we complete Red Ribbon Week tomorrow, all students are invited to wear jeans to school with a RED SHIRT. The shirt must be entirely red for jeans to be acceptable.

St. Joe's in Bradley is looking for high school students to help teach the 2nd grade RE. This is a big, sacrament year for the 2nd graders. Please see Mrs. Bovie or contact Mrs. Betourne.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Tbe following freshmen have not yet turned in a copy of their birth certificate to the main office: Morgan Cantrell, Parker Ciaccio, Haley Grant, Nathaniel Hoekstra, Troy McCreery, Matt Powell and Sarah St. Aubin. It is an Illinois state law that we have an official copy with the county seal on it in each student's permanent file. The birth certificates must be turned in to Mrs. Gehm in the main office ASAP!!

TODAY is the last day to register for "Read For A Lifetime." To sign up, please talk to a teacher or stop by the Library. Don't miss out!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Karl Kirk, Ottawa, IL - $50

Freshman volleyball practice is cancelled for today.

There will be a meeting today during homeroom for all girls going on Kairos. The meeting will take about 10 minutes and will be held in Campus Ministry. If you are in Band or Chorus, just stop by sometime and see Mrs. Bovie.

St. Joe's in Bradley is looking for high school students to help teach the 2nd grade RE. This is a big, sacrament year for the 2nd graders. Please see Mrs. Bovie or contact Mrs. Betourne.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Tbe following freshmen have not yet turned in a copy of their birth certificate to the main office: Morgan Cantrell, Parker Ciaccio, Haley Grant, Nathaniel Hoekstra, Troy McCreery, Matt Powell, Zach St. Aubin and Sarah St. Aubin. It is an Illinois state law that we have an official copy with the county seal on it in each student's permanent file. The birth certificates must be turned in to Mrs. Gehm in the main office ASAP!!

A huge congratulations goes out to the boys' soccer team on their first-ever Regional championship!! Matt Kurzejka and Zak Christensen scored goals in Mac's 2-1 victory over Herscher. The Irish will advance to face Morgan Park Academy on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Directions to the game will be posted on the school website's soccer page tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Thursday, is the last day to register for "Read For A Lifetime." To sign up, please talk to a teacher or stop by the Library. Don't miss out!

The girls' swim team practice for this afternoon has been cancelled.

Attention Students: When hanging posters, banners, etc., please DO NOT use tape of any kind to attach them to walls, beams, etc. We would like to have our freshly painted areas stay looking nice.

Tomorrow, Thursday, will be a themed day in observance of Red Ribbon Week. Please wear your favorite hat to school as we PUT A CAP ON DRUGS.

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Greg Montgomery, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Alex Veronda

Attention Students: When hanging posters, banners, etc., please DO NOT use tape of any kind to attach them to walls, beams, etc. We would like to have our freshly painted areas stay looking nice.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Tbe following freshmen have not yet turned in a copy of their birth certificate to the main office: Morgan Cantrell, Parker Ciaccio, Haley Grant, Nathaniel Hoekstra, Troy McCreery, Matt Powell, Zach St. Aubin and Sarah St. Aubin. It is an Illinois state law that we have an official copy with the county seal on it in each student's permanent file. The birth certificates must be turned in to Mrs. Gehm in the main office ASAP!!

The Fall Athletic Awards Night is now scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. This is a change from the original schedule.

The girls' swim team should be excused at 2:15 p.m., TODAY. The Bus leaves at 2:30 p.m. Please meet Coach Coash by the gym.

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis will be here TODAY during lunch hours in the cafeteria. Please take time to visit with him and learn more about the school and the programs that they offer.

There will be a boys' basketball meeting for all boys interested in playing this year during homeroom on Oct. 24, in the gym. If you cannot attend the meeting or are in Band or Choir, please see Coach Wagoner.

Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week theme is "SAYING NO TO DRUGS IS NO SWEAT." In following with that theme, please wear a pair of sweatpants to school with your favorite Mac shirt.

All Senior Spanish club officer girls, and the one boy, please see Senora Trevino today after school for a short meeting!!!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Herb Forkenbrock, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ms. Gina LaMore, Cameron Gerth, Aaron Porterfield

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Tbere are a few freshmen who have not yet turned in a copy of their birth certificate to the main office. Please check the list on the Mac Memo Board near the cafeteria to see if you are on the list. It is an Illinois state law that we have an official copy with the county seal on it in each student's permanent file. The birth certificates must be turned in to Mrs. Gehm in the main office ASAP!!

Mike Oxier from Lincoln College in Lincoln, IL, will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102, and Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis will be here on Tuesday, Oct. 21, during lunch hours in the cafeteria. Please take time to visit with these reps and learn more about the schools and the programs that they offer.

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

Headphones will only be allowed in the Library during 8th hour. Please don't bring them and don't ask at the desk!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, will be a themed day in observance of Red Ribbon Week. SHADE OUT DRUGS by wearing sunglasses at school tomorrow.

Thank you to all the students who braved the cold and assisted with Grade School Night on Friday. Your help is appreciated!!

The Fightin' Irish soccer team advanced to its first-ever title game with a 5-0 victory over Wilmington. Anjel Salgado had 2 goals and Zak Christensen, Colin Reilly and Eric Hernandez added a goal each. Congrats to all!!! Please come out and show your support for the Irish 4:00 p.m., this Tuesday at Herscher as the boys look to make history and secure their first-ever Regional title.

Don't forget the Spanish Club breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. Please sign up in the Spanish classrooms to bring items!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Heidi Ostrowski, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Carianne Brei

Any girl interested in playing softball in the spring must attend a meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, during homeroom in the cafeteria.

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

Attention Juniors who have signed up for the PST exam this Saturday....please enter through the main breezeway entrance by 8:20 a.m. Please bring your calculator and 3-4 #2 pencils. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m., in room #102. You should be finished by 11:30 a.m.

All students are reminded that tonight is Grade School Night at the football game. Please spread the word to your younger siblings and grade school friends!

Attention to those thinking about or planning to travel to France with Mrs. Linneman in June.... Please bring your applications and deposits to her this week since she needs to know how many will participate, and she plans to send the applications in together.

All Kairos alumni are asked to stop by and see Mrs. Bovie sometime today.

The area Cropwalk for World Hunger will be Sunday, Oct. 19. Stop in to Campus Ministry to pick up a cropwalker envelope if you can walk with us. Wear your favorite "Mac" attire and meet Mrs. Bovie at 1:30 p.m., at ONU's football field. If you can't walk that day but would still like to help, Mrs. Bovie will be happy to take your money, to help with world hunger that is.

Mike Oxier from Lincoln College in Lincoln, IL, will be here on Monday, Oct. 20, during homeroom in room #102, and Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis will be here on Tuesday, Oct. 21, during lunch hours in the cafeteria. Please take time to visit with these reps and learn more about the schools and the programs that they offer.

Do you need service hours? The Kankakee Knights of Columbus are holding their annual Tootsie Roll Drive this Saturday. If you are interested in helping, please be at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 8:00 a.m.

There are two cell phones in the office. These phones were found two days ago. If you have lost a phone, please see Mrs. Douglas.

There will be an important informational meeting TODAY during homeroom for all girls interesting in playing basketball this winter. If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Weigt.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Jay & Lonnie Murgach, Kankakee, today - $50; Donna Brooks, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; John & Liz Skoryi, Shorewood, IL, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Matt Hodak, Saturday; Chris Boehrnsen, Sunday

All Kairos alumni are asked to stop by and see Mrs. Bovie sometime today.

All students are reminded that Friday night is Grade School Night at the football game. Please spread the word to your younger siblings and grade school friends!

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

There's still time to join Mac's Matchpoints Scholastic Bowl. First practices will be held TODAY. Freshmen and Sophomores will meet with Mrs. Zullo; Varsity meets with Mrs. Linneman. Practice will be held Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., and at 2:40 p.m. Participants are asked to attend either the morning or afternoon practice at their convenience. Please see Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo if you have questions.

There will be an important informational meeting on Friday, Oct. 17, during homeroom for all girls interesting in playing basketball this winter. If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Weigt.

Congrats to the boys' soccer team on their 9-0 win yesterday!! This was the first game of regional play. They move on to play Wilmington on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Details will follow. Let's show our school spirit and cheer them on to victory.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Lesa Hays, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Brett Hansen

All Kairos alumni are asked to stop by and see Mrs. Bovie sometime today.

Attention actors and actresses for the Fall Play...don't forget to check your rehearsal schedule. Do you need to be here tonight??

Congrats to Gregory Macagba and Desiree Hays on making the Illinois Music Educators Association District 3 Orchestra and Band.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Tbere are many freshmen who have not yet turned in a copy of their birth certificate to the main office. Please check the list on the Mac Memo Board near the cafeteria to see if you are on the list. It is an Illinois state law that we have an official copy with the county seal on it in each student's permanent file. The birth certificates must be turned in to Mrs. Gehm in the main office ASAP!!

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

There's still time to join Mac's Matchpoints Scholastic Bowl. First practices will be held Thursday of this week. Freshmen and Sophomores will meet with Mrs. Zullo; Varsity meets with Mrs. Linneman. Practice will be held Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., at 2:40 p.m. Participants are asked to attend either the morning or afternoon practice at their convenience. Please see Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo if you have questions.

There will be an important informational meeting on Friday, Oct. 17, during homeroom for all girls interesting in playing basketball this winter. If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Weigt.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Paul Schaap, Mahomet, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Torin Geary

The registration deadline for the summer 2009 Spain trip has been extended to Friday, Oct. 24. Please see Senora Ronchetto for more information.

There are many freshmen birth certificates not yet turned in to the main office. This is an Illinois state law that we have them on file in each student's permanent record. Please check the Mac Memo Board near the cafeteria for the list of names who HAVE NOT turned in a copy of their birth certificate. It must be an official copy with the county (of the birth) seal on it.

Congratulations to the girls' golf team for finishing 3rd, and for a terrific season!!! Also, congrats to Hannah Wiley and Megan Curie for advancing to State yesterday. They will play as individuals in Carbondale Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Congratulations to all!!

Congrats to the cross country team on another outstanding performance at the all-area meet last Thursday. The girls' team successfully defended their all-area title, defeating the #7-ranked team in the state. Aimee Sims claimed the runner-up spot in the race to lead the Lady Irish. The boys' team took 2nd to the 5th-ranked state team, led by Garrett Wasson's 3rd place finish. Photos, the championship plaque and details of the meet are in the trophy case.

There will be an important informational meeting on Friday, Oct. 17, during homeroom for all girls interesting in playing basketball this winter. If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Weigt.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Callie Jones, Hopkins Park, $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sean Crowley, Richard Braden

A huge congrats goes out to the girls' golf team on winning 1st place in the Regional! Two medalists, Hannah Wiley and Megan Curie, will advance to Sectionals. Way to go, girls!!

Attention all students: There will be another Future Business Leaders of America meeting this coming Tuesday, Oct. 14, 8:00 a.m., in room #19.

If you are planning to go on the Spain trip this summer, please see Senora Ronchetto ASAP. You will need a new group ID number in order to register TODAY.

The Varsity Volleyball team is participating in the All-City Tournament Saturday, October 11, at BBCHS. The Tournament is helping to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The tournament goal is: $5,000. All admissions to the high school tournament will be donated to the Komen Foundation as well as t-shirt sales. There will also be a silent auction held from 9:00-11:30. Admission fees: $5 for adults ($4 for those wearing pink) $3 for students ($2 for those wearing pink) 100% of the admission fees will be donated! T-shirt Cost: $10 they are available to purchase in the Development Office (Monday - Thursday) They will also be available at the game Thursday Oct. 9th vs. Herscher! Game times: 9:00 Mac vs. Wilmington (East Gym) 10:00 Mac vs. BBCHS (North Gym) 11:00 Mac vs. Kankakee (East Gym) Come support the Irish Volleyball Team for the battle of the All-City Title! GO IRISH! We hope to see as many Irish fans as we can!

The registration deadline for "Read for a Lifetime" is Oct. 23. All you need to do is read (at least 4 titles from a list of 25) and keep a list of the titles. To participate, speak with a teacher or see Mrs. Jones in the Library.

Anyone interested in the trip to France in June is asked to see Mrs. Linneman this week for a brochure and application. Departure for this exciting 11 day adventure is June 22, 2009.

There will be NO rehearsal this evening for Act II of the Fall Play. Rehearsals will resume on Monday, Oct. 13, 6:00 p.m., with Act III. Even though this is a free day from school, all actors and actresses in Scene III are required to attend.

Good luck to Greg Macagba and Desiree Hays as they travel to Bloomington on Monday to audition for the Illinois Music Educator Association District and All-State Festival!

There is NO open gym tonight.

Girls' basketball players....we will meet at Mac to depart for Montini at 1:40 p.m., on Sunday. We play 2 games at 3:40 and 5:20 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Mark Lafevor, Kankakee, today; Albert & Christa Davis, O'Fallon, IL, Friday - $50; Travis Jones, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; Rene Miller, Kankakee, Sunday - $50; Red & Mary Marcotte, Bourbonnais, Monday - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Ms. Sarah Kutilek, Joe Williams, Andrew Wilkerson, today; Michael Breault, Molly McCabe, Saturday; Alex Boyd, Jamie Anderson, Megan Klomparens, Sunday; Antonio Avalos, Monday

There is a pair of black high-heeled shoes in the Development Office which were left at the Mother/Son Brunch. Please see Mrs. Weigt to claim them.

The boys' golf team competed in the regional tournament on Tuesday at the Elks Country Club. The Irish placed 3rd out of 13 teams. Unfortunately, only the top two teams advance. The Irish finished their season with a record of 8-8. Congrats to Austin Wakat and Macaulay McClintock as both of them will be moving on individually to compete in the boys' golf sectional next Monday in Byron, IL. Austin shot 83, which was good for 10th; Macaulay's 85 was good for 14th overall. Great job and good luck to both of you next week.

Attention Sophomores and Seniors: Jostens will be returning TODAY during lunch hours in the cafeteria for classring orders and graduation orders. A $50 deposit is required with your classring order form.

If you are planning to go on the Spain trip this summer, please see Senora Ronchetto ASAP. You will need a new group ID number in order to register tomorrow, Thursday.

Do your friends think you are smart?? Do you feel compelled to watch Jeopardy and actually know a lot of the information?? Is your mind cluttered with world capitols and presidential trivia? Can you think fast with a buzzer in your hand? Well, it's October and time to organize our Scholastic Bowl Team and you just might fit in! Scholastic Bowl is competition against other teams in academic areas. A typical match covers Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies and Fine Arts. Bishop Mac sponsors both varsity and J.V. teams which compete in league matches in and around Chicago. The varsity team participates in several tournaments, including the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Series. An informational meeting will be held this Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m., in room #104, for anyone who is interested in Scholastic Bowl this year. The J.V. (frosh/soph) team is coached by Mrs. Zullo; varsity team is coached by Mrs. Linneman. Don't be shy; the Scholastic Bowl Team needs players and it's a great way to meet other students. Please see either Mrs. Zullo or Mrs. Linneman if you need more information.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches TODAY.

Meg Ryan, an admissions rep of Wartburg College, will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102. Wartburg is a four year, selective, residential, liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

Anyone interested in the trip to France in June is asked to see Mrs. Linneman this week for a brochure and application. Departure for this exciting 11 day adventure is June 22, 2009.

Attention Juniors: You were given information last week through your English class about the PSAT exam coming up on Saturday, Oct. 18. If you have decided to sign up for it, do so by the end of this week (10/10) in the Guidance Office with a $15.00 check payable to B.M.C.H.S.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Vincent Messier, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Daisha Aitken

Attention Sophomores and Seniors: Jostens will be returning on Wednesday, Oct. 8, during lunch hours in the cafeteria for classring orders and graduation orders. A $50 deposit is required with your classring order form.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches on Wednesday.

Anyone who ordered individual pictures and did not receive them on Friday should see Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, to pick theirs up.

The yearbook staff will meet in room #24, after school TODAY.

Anyone interested in the trip to France in June is asked to see Mrs. Linneman this week for a brochure and application. Departure for this exciting 11 day adventure is June 22, 2009.

Spanish Club officers...don't forget to sell the skull pops during your lunches!! ALSO....registration for the Spain trip is this Thursday, Oct. 9.

Meg Ryan, an admissions rep of Wartburg College, will be here on Wednesday, Oct. 8, during homeroom in room #102. Wartburg is a four year, selective, residential, liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

Attention all cheerleaders...there will be practice tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDER WINNER: Mark Davis, Spring Valley, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hannah Johandes

There will be freshman volleyball practice today from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

All J.V. and Freshman volleyball players who are not in Band or Chorus should come to the Development Office for a brief meeting today right after announcements.

Congrats to the cross country team on another great performance this weekend. The State-ranked girls' team won their 4th championship of the year by winning the Prairie Central Invitational, while the boys' team finished 2nd. Aimee Sims and Garrett Wasson each won individual titles as well. Photos, trophies, pictures and details are in the trophy case.

Attention Blarney Stone Staff: There will be a brief but important meeting immediately after school today in room #115. If you are unable to attend, please see Mrs. Memenga before the end of the day.

Anyone interested in the trip to France in June is asked to see Mrs. Linneman this week for a brochure and application. Departure for this exciting 11 day adventure is June 22, 2009.

There are two college reps here today. Kristen Prief of Illinois College will be in room #102, during homeroom; Katie Ashcraft of MacMurray College will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours.

Spanish Club officers...don't forget to sell the skull pops during your lunches!! ALSO....registration for the Spain trip is this Thursday, Oct. 9.

Cast members of the Fall Play will rehearse Act I tonight at 6:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. If you are in Act I, you are to be in attendance. Lines are due!!

The yearbook staff will meet in room #24, after school tomorrow.

Anyone who ordered individual pictures and did not receive them on Friday should see Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, to pick theirs up.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches on Wednesday.

Students who are volunteering at Sleepy Hollow....don't forget to turn in your forms to Mrs. Jackson TODAY.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Francisco Zavala, St. Anne - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Olivia Butcher, Nicole Coglianese, Ray Buell

The sign-up forms for working the Sleepy Hollow event on weekends during October at Perry Farm are in Mrs. Jackson's office. Please see her if you can help or need more information.

Attention Seniors.....From now until Thanksgiving is college application time. So far, 20 seniors have applied to one or more colleges. That's a start, but we need to pick up the pace - "procrastination is the thief of time."

Attention gentlemen: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch in the Development Office. The brunch is this Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 a.m.

A representative of MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL, will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours on Monday, Oct. 6.

The Chicago National College Fair will be held at Navy Pier on Saturday, Oct. 25. Colleges/universities from across the country will be represented there. The Guidance bulletin board has a flyer with all the details.

If you are interested in going to Spain but missed the meeting, please come get a registration booklet from either Senora ASAP!!

All boys interested in trying out for the boys' basketball team...there will be a meeting in the gym on Monday, Oct. 6, during homeroom. Please go to homeroom for attendance and then report to the gym.

Boys' soccer practice will be TODAY from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: John Burgess & Alisa Springer, Kankakee, today - $50; Mary Essington, Clifton, Saturday - $50; Terry Boyd, Aroma Park, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Belinda Schaafsma, today; Jonathan Boudreau, Sunday

Parents, students, friends.......our football game this Friday night vs. St. Laurence has been nominated to be the televised Fox Game of the Week. In order to be picked for the Game of the Week, we must get the most votes! Please go to the Mac homepage under 'News" and click on "Vote Mac Game of the Week" and place your vote. You may vote as many times as you would like from the same computer. You can also text your vote to 23857 and vote for #2. The voting ends TODAY at 5:00 p.m. We are only behind by a little bit...we can do it!!

The sign-up forms for working the Sleepy Hollow event on weekends during October at Perry Farm are in Mrs. Jackson's office. Please see her if you can help or need more information.

We still need Dads from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to help serve the Mother/Son Brunch this Sunday. Please let Mrs. Jackson know if your Dad can help.

A representative of MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL, will be in the cafeteria during lunch hours on Monday, Oct. 6.

Spain, here we come!! There will be a parent meeting TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m., in Senora Trevino's room for anyone interested in going to Spain next summer!!!

Attention anyone interested in working on the yearbook staff...there will be a brief organizational meeting in room #109 with Mrs. Ostrowski TODAY after school.

Attention Seniors: The Jostens rep will be here TODAY at homeroom for senior cap, gown and announcement assembly/orders. Please have your form, which you received in your English class, filled out and with you TODAY at homeroom. No deposit is required at that time.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be here TODAY during lunch hours in the cafeteria for ring measurement and orders. Please bring your $50. deposit along with your order form.

Attention gentlemen: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch in the Development Office. The brunch is this Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 a.m.

FROM THE KITCHEN....Sean Dwyer, please see Mrs. Hodak today. All lunch charges must be paid today. There will be no charges for the rest of this week or next week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: The Lillig Family, Arlington Heights, IL - $50

Attention Seniors: The Jostens rep will be here this Thursday, Oct. 2, at homeroom for senior cap, gown and announcement assembly/orders. Please have your form, which you received in your English class, filled out and with you on Thursday at homeroom. No deposit is required at that time.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be here on Thursday, Oct. 2, during lunch hours in the cafeteria for ring measurement and orders. Please bring your $50. deposit along with your order form.

The Fall Athletic Awards Night has been changed to October 29, 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. This is a change from the original schedule.

Parents, students, friends.......our football game this Friday night vs. St. Laurence has been nominated to be the televised Fox Game of the Week. In order to be picked for the Game of the Week, we must get the most votes! Please go to the Mac homepage under 'News" and click on "Vote Mac Game of the Week" and place your vote. You may vote as many times as you would like from the same computer. You can also text your vote to 23857 and vote for #2. The voting ends Thursday at 5:00 p.m. We are only behind by a little bit...we can do it!!

Attention anyone interested in working on the yearbook staff...there will be a brief organizational meeting in room #109 with Mrs. Ostrowski tomorrow (Thursday) after school.

Spain, here we come!! There will be a parent meeting on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m., in Senora Trevino's room for anyone interested in going to Spain next summer!!!

Attention gentlemen: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch in the Development Office. The brunch is on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 a.m.

Congrats to the freshman girls' volleyball team on their big win over Bradley on Monday evening. Way to go, girls!!

Congrats to the cross country team on another great performance last night at the El Paso Invitational. The girls' team won the team championship and the boys' team placed 2nd to the 6th ranked team in the State. Aimee Sims also captured the individual title in the girls' race, while Garrett Wasson finished 2nd in the boys' race. The two team trophies and meet details are on display in the trophy case.

The sign-up forms for working the Sleepy Hollow event on weekends during October at Perry Farm are in Mrs. Jackson's office. Please see her if you can help or need more information.

We still need Dads from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to help serve the Mother/Son Brunch this Sunday. Please let Mrs. Jackson know if your Dad can help.

The Spanish Club officers only meeting for tonight has been moved to Senora Trevino's room at 7:00 p.m. Make sure you check in with Senora if you can't come and be prepared to get involved (if you skip it, you know that you are being volunteered for lots of events).

There will be NO rehearsal for the Fall Play tonight. Act III will be rehearsed on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. This includes all cast members!

There will be NO Student Council meeting today! Keep your students and mark them absent if they don't show up.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Jon & Tari Olszewski, Clifton - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Joshua Turro

Congrats to the entire girls' swim team who competed in the all-city swim meet last evening!! Freshman, Hayley Coash, took the all-city title in the 200 freestyle and Junior, Moira Martin, in the 100 backstroke. Congrats to the rest of the girls: Alex Harsha, Hannah Johandes, Alexa Salkeld, Jorgi Phelps, Rochelle Latta and Sam Ochoa who achieved personal bests times. Great job, ladies!!

Attention gentlemen: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch in the Development Office. The brunch is on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 a.m.

Attention Seniors: The deadline to apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award is Wednesday, Oct. 1. This award is based on academics, athletics and leadership. You must have a 3.0 GPA and excel in at least one school-sponsored sport. Applications are available at www.wendysheisman.com.

Spain, here we come!! There will be a parent meeting on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m., in Senora Trevino's room for anyone interested in going to Spain next summer!!!

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be here on Thursday, Oct. 2, during lunch hours in the cafeteria for ring measurement and orders. Please bring your $50. deposit along with your order form.

The sign-up forms for working the Sleepy Hollow event on weekends during October at Perry Farm are in Mrs. Jackson's office. Please see her if you can help or need more information.

We still need Dads from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to help serve the Mother/Son Brunch this Sunday. Please let Mrs. Jackson know if your Dad can help.

Act III of the Fall Play will rehearse tonight at 6:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. This includes all cast members!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Steven Jackson, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Desiree Hays

The sign-up forms for working the Sleepy Hollow event on weekends during October at Perry Farm are in Mrs. Jackson's office. Please see her if you can help or need more information.

We still need Dads from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to help serve the Mother/Son Brunch this Sunday. Please let Mrs. Jackson know if your Dad can help.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be here on Thursday, Oct. 2, during lunch hours in the cafeteria for ring measurement and orders. Please bring your $50. deposit along with your order form.

Mrs. Bovie would like to see students who have gone to ONE BREAD ONE CUP.

The following students are asked to see Mrs. Bovie TODAY....Jaclyn Lowman, Darlene Moczynski, Kelsey Luedtke, Caitlyn Schultz, Jeanine Sims, Abby Blackburn, Jen Hoekstra, Alex Veronda, Taylor Boudreau, Colleen Smith, Ashleigh Baker, Molly McCabe, Liz Davis and Betsy Zirkle.

Spain, here we come!! There will be a parent meeting on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m., in Senora Trevino's room for anyone interested in going to Spain next summer!!!

Rehearsal tonight for the Fall Play begins at 6:00 p.m. All cast members in Act II only.

Rehearsal will be held tomorrow morning in the chorus room at 8:00 a.m., for any students who wish to sing or play for this Friday's Mass. Donuts will be served.

The girls' cross country team captured the 2nd place trophy at the 15 team Herscher Invitational on Saturday; boys' team finished 3rd. Garrett Wasson and Aimee Sims both placed 3rd individually. The team trophies, photos and meet details are in the trophy case.

Attention Blarney Stone staff: There will be a brief meeting after school today in room #115. Please see Desiree Hays or Mrs. Memenga if you are unable to attend.

Interested in joining students from Loyola to see social justice in action? There will be a meeting today immediately after school in room #105. For more info, please see Mrs. Hermes or Ryan Blake.

The girls' swim team will be at Kankakee High School today for all-city. Please come support our girls; the meet starts at 5:00 p.m.

Attention anyone interested in the 11 day trip to France with Mrs. Linneman next summer.....A meeting for students and their parents will be held at 7:00 p.m., tonight in the French room. Details about the tour and applications will be given. Second, third and fourth year French students have receive3d a letter about the meeting. Anyone else interested in the tour should see Mrs. Linneman. The trip is open to approved adults and non-French students as well.

Attention all students: Bishop McNamara is now offering a Future Business Leaders of America Club. It's the largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. The FBLA prepares students for the real world and looks great on college resumes. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 8:00 a.m., in room #19. Donuts and McDonalds McGriddles will be provided. If interested, please contact Mr. Brown or Matt Kurzejka.

Attention gentlemen: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch in the Development Office. The brunch is on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 a.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jim Kyrouac, Bradley - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Zach Lewis, Aubrey Boudreau

All girls' basketball players need to meet Coach Bennett at the stadium at 8:00 a.m., tomorrow morning for cleanup. ALSO....you will meet at 12:50 p.m., Sunday for our Montini league game. We play St. Francis at 2:50 p.m.

The Hammes Bookstore will be open this evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m., during the football game.

This is the last call for Spanish Club signups! Very cool shirts will be ordered!

Students who are planning on getting photos at the homecoming dance on Saturday should get a picture order form from Mrs. Duffy's office if they didn't get one when purchasing tickets. There will be no cashier in the photo room, so exact payment will be required. ALSO.....TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM MRS. KINSTNER IN THE CAFETERIA IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARADE TODAY.

Have you ever wondered, "How can I help the world hunger problem?" I have an answer - CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m., at the ONU Fieldhouse. Please see Mrs. Bovie for details. If you are busy that day, you can still help by giving donations to Mrs. Bovie. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

Packets for March of Life, Washington, D.C., can be picked up in Campus Ministry.

Kairos forms need to be turned in to Campus Ministry TODAY!!

Attention gentlemen: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Mother/Son Mass & Brunch in the Development Office. The brunch is on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 a.m.

Congrats to the boys' soccer team on their win over Illinois Lutheran! Play continues on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., in the Peotone Invitational.

A reminder to all students that regular dress code will begin on Monday, Sept. 29. Any student not in compliance with the dress code will be detained from classes until the problem is solved.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Robert Snipes, Kankakee, today - $50; David Burczak, Manteno, Saturday - $50; Roger Schnitzler, Manteno, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Matt Cyrier, Anjel Salgado, Jonathan Nepomuceno, Jaimie Rooney, Andrew Berens, Zach St. Aubin, today; Dillon Grant, Kaliegh Wheeler, Caleb Wasson, Sunday

Packets for March of Life, Washington, D.C., can be picked up in Campus Ministry.

Kairos forms need to be turned in to Campus Ministry by this Friday.

Congrats to Macaulay McClintock for winning 1st place in Wednesday's all-city boys' golf match. Macaulay's 81 was two shots better than the second place finisher. Mac was unable to keep its all-city championship streak of 5 years alive and finished 2nd to BBCHS. Scoring for the Irish were: Macaulay Mcclintock, 81; Austin Tofte, 89; Austin Wakat, 90; Jackson Hoekstra, 91; Jared St. John, 91; Zach Lewis, 99.

This is the last call for Spanish Club signups all this week! Very cool shirts will be ordered!

A reminder to all students that regular dress code will begin on Monday, Sept. 29. Any student not in compliance with the dress code will be detained from classes until the problem is solved.

Volleyball games tonight vs. Benet Academy are as follows: Varsity @ 4:30 p.m.; Sophomores @ 5:30 p.m.; Freshmen @ 6:30 p.m. Good luck!

There will be a sock hop, sponsored by the Dance Team, tonight after the bonfire from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Chad & Christie Shepard, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Mary Ellen Arrington, Kendrick Williamson

Reminder...the Student Council meeting is only for the decorating committee today.

Girls' swimming practice for today has been cancelled.

Students who are not able to purchase tickets in their lunch hour today may do so from Mrs. Kinstner in the computer lab after games tomorrow.

Volleyball games on Thursday vs. Benet Academy are as follows: Varsity @ 4:30 p.m.; Sophomores @ 5:30 p.m.; Freshmen @ 6:30 p.m. Good luck!

Attention students: The Hammes Bookstore will be open for business during 4th hour and homeroom on Thursday. It will also be open during Thursday night's volleyball game from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Be sure to stop in!!

This is the last call for Spanish Club signups all this week! Very cool shirts will be ordered!

Homecoming tickets will be available during lunches TODAY. Tickets are $10 each.

Any Junior wanting to ride the junior class float needs to stop by room #109, and sign up with Mrs. Ostrowski sometime today.

The Jostens representative will be here TODAY during lunch hours to take classring orders. Please remember to have your $50 deposit with your order form. If needed, additional ring packets are available in the main office.

A reminder to all students that regular dress code will begin on Monday, Sept. 29. Any student not in compliance with the dress code will be detained from classes until the problem is solved.

There will be NO open gym tonight!

There will be a sock hop, sponsored by the Dance Team, on Thursday after the bonfire from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Amy Ryan, St. Anne - $50

Volleyball games on Thursday vs. Benet Academy are as follows: Varsity @ 4:30 p.m.; Sophomores @ 5:30 p.m.; Freshmen @ 6:30 p.m. Good luck!

Reminder to Student Council members....Wednesday's meeting is for decorating committee members only.

Any Junior wanting to ride the junior class float needs to stop by room #109, and sign up with Mrs. Ostrowski sometime today or tomorrow.

Amanda Longo from Quincy Univ. will be here TODAY during lunch hours in the cafeteria. Please take time to talk with her and find out about the many positive changes that are taking place at this Catholic liberal arts university.

Homecoming tickets will be available during lunches through Wednesday. Tickets are $10 each.

This is the last call for Spanish Club signups all this week! Very cool shirts will be ordered!

All cafeteria charges must be paid today!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ambrose Perreault, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Abbie Young, Mrs. Pat Martin

The Jostens representative will be here on Wednesday during lunch hours to take classring orders. Please remember to bring your $50 deposit with your order on Wednesday. If needed, additional ring packets are available in the main office.

Sophomores may sign up for Games Day with Mrs. Kinstner in room #15-16, after school TODAY. Juniors and Seniors will sign up tomorrow morning beginning at 8:00 a.m., in room #15-16.

Homecoming tickets will be available during lunches through Wednesday. Tickets are $10 each.

Amanda Longo from Quincy Univ. will be here on Tuesday, Sept. 23, during lunch hours in the cafeteria. Please take time to talk with her and find out about the many positive changes that are taking place at this Catholic liberal arts university.

Congrats to the girls' basketball team on their victory over Glenbard East. The Lady Irish outscored the Rams 44-30!! Great job, ladies!

There will be MANDATORY practice TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m., for all boys dancing for Homecoming with the Poms. PLEASE BE PROMPT!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Beverlee Abell, Carlsbad, CA - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Mike Glidewell, Jacob Paquette

The following students must see Ms. Kutilek during homeroom today: Nolan Reilly, Yon Quintero and Paityn Akerman.

All girls' basketball players need to meet Coach Bennett at the stadium at 8:00 a.m., tomorrow morning. If you are unavailable, please give him a call. ALSO.....all girls traveling to Montini need to meet in the Mac parking lot at noon on Sunday.

If you are interested in an aviation/flight career, please see the poster on the Guidance Office bulletin board about the American Airlines/S.I.U./Carbondale free fly-in career day.

Attention fall athletes.....if you ordered sports pictures, they need to be picked up ASAP from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109.

Congrats to the boys' and girls' cross country teams as they both won all-city titles last night. It was the boys' team's 11th in a row; the girls' team's 4th in a row. Garrett Wasson won the individual title in the boys' meet, while Aimee Sims took 2nd place in the girls' race. The trophies, photos and details of the meet are on display in the trophy case.

Congrats to the boys' all-area soccer team. The team clinched the title on their victory over BBCHS last night. Awesome game, guys!

Any student 18 years or older who is looking for a service hour opportunity should see Mr. Weigt before the end of school TODAY.

Spanish Club signups will be all this week. The cost is $15, and that includes your club t-shirt and some really cool events. Come be a part of the area's la