DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday November 5th
The CWL at St John the Evangelist Catholic parish is serving chili, sandwiches and cookies to the less fortunate individuals on December 5th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. There are 6 positions open for teens to come and help out. Every week there is a group of volunteers who feed over 100 west end people. The organization is called Help the Homeless.
For Religion hours, please contact St. John the Evangelist Parish to let them know you are interested in helping this beautiful cause.
Good morning Mac! It’s DJ from Mac Council here! To those interested in auditioning for MGT, once again, to those INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR MGT, we have a date set for our auditions! What even is MGT? Mac’s Got Talent is a fun filled, competitive showcase filled with talent where acts compete to win a grande prize! The audition date for MGT is coming REALLY fast! Our audition date will be Thursday, November 19th after school in room 123. Once again, Auditions will be held on Thursday, November 19th after school in room 123 so make sure to start brushing up on those talents!
Heavenly Father,
You call us to seek wisdom and to recognize the dignity of every person. As we learn and grow together, help us to look beyond the surface and to see the world through the eyes of others.
Grant us the patience to listen, the humility to learn, and the compassion to understand those whose experiences and perspectives may be different from our own. May our classrooms and hallways be places where understanding replaces judgment, kindness overcomes division, and every person feels valued and respected.
Guide us as we strive to understand Your truth and live according to Your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Wednesday November 4th
Sr. Boys Volleyball there is a quick meeting in room 127 at start of lunch.
Loving God,
You have created a world filled with wonder, beauty, and endless opportunities to discover Your presence. As members of our school community, help us to approach each day with curiosity and courage. Give us the willingness to ask questions, to seek new knowledge, and to step beyond what is familiar.
May we explore not only the world around us, but also the gifts and talents You have placed within each of us. Help us to recognize that every new experience is an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and understanding.
May our journey of exploration lead us closer to You.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Tuesday November 3rd
Attention Senior Boys Basketball players: tryouts this evening have been moved from 6:45pm to 5:15. Tryouts tonight will be at 5:15pm and end at 6:45pm.
Sr girls basketball practice has been moved to 3:40-5:15pm today.
Good luck to the Junior Boys volleyball team tonight as they take on J Percy Page in their quarter final at 5:30pm at JPP!
The gymnasium is back so a reminder to ALL STUDENTS that if you are going into the gym at lunch, you must be wearing your INDOOR RUNNING SHOES to enter the gym. Also, the is absolutely NO FOOD allowed in the gym. Lastly, the gym is not a hallway. Do not attempt to cut through the gym between classes.
Students who would like to participate in the APEGA Science Olympics and have handed in their forms, please come see Ms. Grijo in room 213 during lunch. Please come with your team name and team members.
Good morning, Mac! Sam from Med Fields Club here. Are you a in Grade 10 student interested in STEM or a Grade 11 student looking for an impactful and impressive extracurricular that's STEM-related? If so, then sign up for the HYRS/WISEST PLT ASAP to learn more about research opportunities at the University of Alberta... that pay! This talk will be held in the SRC, hosted by Dr. Grey and space is limited. Hope to see you there!
"Good morning Mac! It’s DJ here from Mac Council! As you all may know, we will be having our annual winter dance THIS FRIDAY!!! Our theme will be Once Upon a Time! Think fairytales, princes and princesses, castles, and all that jazz! Our dress code will be pretty dresses, suits, and anything that makes you feel like royalty! Tickets will be sold in the atrium all week this week, so make sure to swing by the ticket table this lunch to pick some up! We will be selling tickets for $10 for 1, and $15 for 2, so make sure to pair up with a buddy to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible! Once again, $10 for 1 and $15 for 2, and tickets will be sold in the atrium at lunch!!! And, take it from me mac, don't follow the herd! If you feel like going, go! Especially if you’re in Grade 10, because you’ll know how many more of these opportunities you may have. Anyway, thanks mac, and have a magical afternoon!"
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
Monday November 2nd
Good luck to the Senior Boys volleyball team as they travel to Father Michael McCaffery tonight in their quarter final matchup! The Senior Girls volleyball team also takes on Memorial in their quarter final. Both teams play at 5:30pm. Go Marauders!
All swimmers come to room 208 at lunch for important information about divisionals.
Heavenly Father,
Today, as we celebrate All Souls’ Day, we pause as the community of Archbishop MacDonald High School to remember all those who have gone before us and whose lives have touched our hearts. We entrust them to Your loving mercy, especially our family members, friends, teachers, and members of our school community who are no longer with us.
Lord, we are grateful for the love, wisdom, faith, and memories they have left behind. May their lives continue to inspire us to live with compassion, kindness, and hope. Remind us that through Christ, death is not the end, but the beginning of eternal life with You.
As a school community called to Know God, To Love God, and To Serve God, help us to honour those we remember by the way we live each day. May we be people who bring light to others, cherish our relationships, and recognize Your presence in every moment.
We pray that the souls of all the faithful departed, through Your infinite mercy, may rest in peace and enjoy the fullness of Your heavenly kingdom.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.