DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday November 7th
There is a Centered in our Faith Club meeting today at lunch in Mrs. Bergin's room. Bring your lunch and all are welcome.
Are you a grade 12 student who plans to pursue a career in technology engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise or scientific research? MAC just now accepting letters of interest for the shulich leader scholarship nomination. This prestigious scholarship is valued up to $120,000 and is awarded to Canadian high school students who achieve academic excellence and exhibit leadership, creativity, and charisma.
If you are interested in being nominated for the scholarship, please submit a one page letter of interest to Mrs. Cheung by November 14. More information about the scholarship is available on the grade 12 student services Google classroom.
Mac Film Club members, there will be a meeting today at lunch in Lab 105.
Reminder that the Nov 18th blood bus has room for two more donors, this bus leaves in the morning and affects block 1 class as you will return at lunch. Please sign up on sheets outside Ms. Regan's door. Rm 212
Hey MAC, it's Nicola from Music Council here to let you know a new google form has been posted! The first music hoodie vote resulted in a tie, which means we need a tiebreaker! The new form can be found in the same places the old one was: google classroom and the macmusicians instagram. This form will close next Friday, and the winner will be announced accordingly. Go exercise your right to vote! Thanks MAC, have a great day!
All Senior Men's basketball players please see Mr. Kim at lunch in Room 209. Please see the PE TV for the team list.
Loving God,As we prepare for our fall break, we thank You for the gift of rest, renewal, and the beauty of this season — the changing leaves reminding us that all creation reflects Your goodness.Bless our staff and students of Archbishop MacDonald with peace, safety, and joy in the days ahead. May this time apart be one of gratitude — for family, for friendship, and for the many blessings that fill our hearts.As we pause from our routines, help us also to remember those who gave up their comfort and freedom so that we could live ours. We hold close in prayer all who have served and continue to serve in our military, especially those who gave their lives in the cause of peace.May our hearts be filled with thankfulness and resolve — to be people of hope, compassion, and courage, inspired by their example.We ask this through Christ our Lord,Amen.
Thursday November 6th
Reminder that Senior boys tryouts will be at 5:15pm tonight. Please see the PE TVs for the invite list. See Mr. Kim for more information.
The first Junior Girls Basketball try-out will be Thursday November 13th at 5:30pm. See Mrs. P for more information.
The first Junior Boys tryout will be Monday November 17th at 7:15pm
There will be a Centered in our Faith Club meeting tomorrow at lunch in Mrs. Bergin's room. Bring your lunch and all are welcome.
Are you a grade 12 student who plans to pursue a career in technology engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise or scientific research? MAC just now accepting letters of interest for the shulich leader scholarship nomination. This prestigious scholarship is valued up to $120,000 and is awarded to Canadian high school students who achieve academic excellence and exhibit leadership, creativity, and charisma.
If you are interested in being nominated for the scholarship, please submit a one page letter of interest to Mrs. Cheung by November 14. More information about the scholarship is available on the grade 12 student services Google classroom.
Last chance to sign-up for Citadel Club! Join the google classroom for more info or see Ms Williams in the Drama room
Mac Film Club members, there will be a meeting tomorrow at lunch in Lab 105.
God of love and peace,
This week we pause to remember the veterans who gave so much for our country. We thank You for the men and women who set aside their own dreams and passions so that we could live in freedom — free to learn, to grow, to love, and to follow our own callings.
Their courage and sacrifice remind us that peace is precious and that service to others gives life its deepest meaning. Help us to honour them not only with our words but with our actions — by living with gratitude, kindness, and purpose.
May we use our freedom well, guided by Your Spirit of peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Wednesday November 5th
Our Senior boys will be playing their Senior night against Fort Saskatchewan tonight at 5pm! Come out and cheer on your seniors in their last home game of the year!
There will be a Centered in our Faith Club meeting on Friday at lunch in Mrs. Bergin's room. Bring your lunch and all are welcome.
Reminder to all members of Afro Dance and KDC, you have a practice after school today in the atrium, from 3:40-5pm!
Reminder to all students who are apart of MOSAIC Club, there is a meeting at lunch in Ms. Enokson's room P2 TODAY
MAC Apparel is in! Students who placed orders online for MAC apparel can now grab it from the business office. Please make sure you have your student ID with you!
Choir and MACappella students, please meet in the gym at 10:50 this morning.
Congratulations goes out to our MAC Cross Country Team Athlete, Gage Bowers. Gage ran his heart out at City's and qualified for Provincials for the second year in a row! Unfortunately, Provincials were not held this year, but the MAC Cross Country Team is so proud of Gage for competing and for qualifying for the Provincial Competition once again this year! Congratulations Gage!
Are you a grade 12 student who plans to pursue a career in technology engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise or scientific research? MAC just now accepting letters of interest for the shulich leader scholarship nomination. This prestigious scholarship is valued up to $120,000 and is awarded to Canadian high school students who achieve academic excellence and exhibit leadership, creativity, and charisma.
If you are interested in being nominated for the scholarship, please submit a one page letter of interest to Mrs. Cheung by November 14. More information about the scholarship is available on the grade 12 student services Google classroom.
Hey MAC! This is Alex from Peer Support here to remind you that your mental health matters. With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, it’s important to take care of yourself and the people around you. Take sometime today to appreciate the little things in life, to do the things you love, and to surround yourself with people, the people that make you smile. In the atrium, there is a whiteboard asking “What are you grateful for?”. The board will be up for the rest of the week, so please feel free to write down what you are grateful for. Thank you and have a great day everyone!
Last chance to sign-up for Citadel Club! Join the google classroom for more info or see Ms Williams in the Drama room
Loving God,
As we gather this morning at Archbishop MacDonald, we pause to remember the women and men who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. During this Veterans Week, we give thanks for their dedication to peace, freedom, and justice. May their example inspire us to live with gratitude, compassion, and a spirit of service.
Help us to be peacemakers in our school, in our families, and in our world. Strengthen us to stand for what is right, to care for those in need, and to always remember that the gift of freedom comes with responsibility and love for others.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Tuesday November 4th
Attention basketball players! Senior Basketball tryouts are this week! Senior boys start today at 5:15pm and Sr girls follow at 7:15pm. See Instagram and the PE TVs for more information.
Volleyball is back on! Our Senior boys will be playing their Senior night against Fort Saskatchewan this Wednesday at 5pm! Come out and cheer on your seniors!
Just a reminder that there will be a Book Club meeting today after school in room 114 from 3:30-4:15 pm.
There will be a Centered in our Faith Club meeting on Friday at lunch in Mrs. Bergin's room. Bring your lunch and all are welcome.
There will be a Grade 12 Grad assembly at the start of PLT today. All Grade 12's are to go to the Atrium for the first 15 minutes and then will proceed to whatever PLT you have registered for.
Any Grade 12 students that were nominated for Grad council Member at Large go to room 216 at lunch today for a 5 minute meeting to announce the successful nominees
Hey MAC, it’s Nicola from Music Council! This is your reminder that voting for your favourite music hoodie design ends TODAY!!!!! Get your votes in if you haven’t!! The link is posted as a QR code on the bulletin board outside the music room, and is on the macmusicians instagram linktree, as well as on our google classroom. The results will be shared at Wednesdays Music Council meeting! Thanks MAC, have a great day!
On Wednesday we will have our remembrance Day ceremony and we will be running an alternate schedule. During the first period on Wednesday you will have an opportunity to donate and receive a poppy. A recommendation of a twoonie per Poppy is suggested however wearing the poppy is more important than any donation you can make. So even if you are unable to support the donation we encourage all people in the Mac community to wear a poppy on remembrance Day.
Loving God, You have blessed the Church with the wisdom and witness of St. John Henry Newman, a teacher of truth, a seeker of understanding, and now a Doctor of the Church. Through his example, help us at Archbishop MacDonald to form hearts that know, love, and serve You. May we, like Newman, seek the light of truth in all our learning, find You in the quiet movements of conscience, and carry Your presence into every classroom, hallway, and friendship. Give us minds that search honestly, hearts that love deeply, and hands ready to serve generously—so that our community may shine with the faith and courage of the saints. May we walk together as people of hope, trusting that You guide each of us by a kindly light toward the fullness of truth and love in Christ. We ask this through Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Amen.
Monday November 3rd
Attention basketball players! Senior Basketball tryouts are this week! Senior girls start today at 5:15pm. Senior boys start tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5:15pm. See Instagram and the PE TVs for more information.
Volleyball is back on! Our Senior boys will be playing their Senior night against Fort Saskatchewan this Wednesday at 5pm! Come out and cheer on your seniors!
Just a reminder that there will be a MAC Dance Team meeting today after school in the atrium from 3:45-4:45 pm.
Just a reminder that there will be a Book Club meeting tomorrow after school in room 114 from 3:30-4:15 pm.
There will be a Centered in our Faith Club meeting on Friday at lunch in Mrs. Bergin's room. Bring your lunch and all are welcome.
All members of Afro Dance and KDC, this is a reminder that you have a practice after school on Wednesday in the atrium.
There will be a Grade 12 Grad assembly at the start of PLT on Tuesday of this week. All Grade 12's are to go to the Atrium for the first 15 minutes and then will proceed to whatever PLT you have registered for.
Attention all curlers, there is a mandatory meeting today at lunch in RM 217.
Congratulations goes out to our MAC Cross Country Team Athlete, Gage Bowers. Gage ran his heart out at City's and qualified for Provincials for the second year in a row! Unfortunately, Provincials were not held this year, but the MAC Cross Country Team is so proud of Gage for competing and for qualifying for the Provincial Competition once again this year! Congratulations Gage!
All Cross Country Athletes are asked to check the Google Classroom for important information relating to this week!
MAC Apparel is in! Students who placed orders online for MAC apparel can now grab it from the business office. Please make sure you have your student ID with you!
On Wednesday we will have our remembrance Day ceremony and we will be running an alternate schedule. During the first period on Wednesday you will have an opportunity to donate and receive a poppy. A recommendation of a toonie per Poppy is suggested however wearing the poppy is more important than any donation you can make. So even if you are unable to support the donation we encourage all people in the Mac community to wear a poppy on remembrance Day.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (+). Amen.Let us pray: Loving Father, you sent your Son into the world to redeem us by his Cross and Resurrection. Send your Spirit upon us today to make us stewards of your gifts and witnesses of your Son, Jesus Christ, in our schools and in our world.We were created in your image and likeness; each of us a precious gift. Through the intercession of our Most Blessed Mother, Mary, the Mother of God, we ask you to protect and guide our students and staff; caring and watching over us at all times.Come live in our hearts and strengthen us to love and serve you. Let us glorify your name, being kind and generous to everyone we meet. With Christ as our model and our teacher, we celebrate and witness our faith, learning together, working together, and praying together in answering the call to a faith-filled life of service.We pray this through your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (+).