This Sunday’s Gospel is the parable of the ten virgins (or bridesmaids) who are awaiting the arrival of the groom (Matthew 25:1-13). The wise ones have brought enough oil for a long wait; the foolish ones have not. The question may arise, “so why don’t the wise ones share their oil?” When we reflect on the parable we realize it is not simply oil, but that the oil represents one’s

spiritual life and personal relationship with God. One can urge another to get to know God, but everyone has to personally take that step. Even there, we generally realize that God took the first

step, extending the invitation of friendship/relationship, and God’s grace prompts us to respond. A commentary I recently read suggested that instead of going away to try to buy oil, the “foolish ones” should have waited, and even without a lit lamp, asked the bridegroom (i.e. the Lord) for mercy. We all get many chances to begin again.



-- Fr. Donald '70

Looking ahead to the upcoming week, we see that Blackfriars’ Theatre is presenting A Few Good Men the weekend of November 17-19. I hope you are able to join us for that production. No doubt that the title of this drama can be used as a message for our Curley Men. Just as Christ called a “few good men” to be his apostles, we believe our Curley Men are called to be good -- good students, good citizens, good brothers, good men. The education they receive here is designed to help them grow in these ways. The difference of course is that we are not limiting this call to just a few. Rather, each of our 540 students is provided the opportunity to be good in so many ways.

I see that goodness in the way they contribute to the Thanksgiving food drive. Our Curley Men readily respond to our Franciscan call to reach out to the marginalized in our society. In a month or so I know they will similarly support the Christmas toy drive, supporting families in our neighboring community. I also see this goodness as they choose to grow in faith.

I am proud of our students. I know you are too. Thank you for letting us be part of their development.

-- Jeremy Joseph '96

We are scheduled to have an early dismissal on Friday, November 17. The faculty will participate in a professional development session that afternoon. The school day ends at 12:30 p.m. that day. 

Early Dismissal Schedule

Warning Bell 8:10

First Period 8:15-9:00

Second Period 9:05-9:45

Third Period 9:50-10:10 

Fourth Period 10:15-10:35 

Fifth Period 10:40-11:00 

Sixth Period 11:05-11:45

Seventh Period 11:50-12:30



Periods 3, 4 and 5 are lunch periods

Our fall play, the military drama, A Few Good Men, which was later made into the successful movie, will be presented on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, with a 7:30 pm curtain time, while the Sunday, November 19, matinee is set for 2:00 pm. Advance tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through the Curley website up until 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 16. All tickets purchased in advance are $10. The weekend of the show adult tickets will be $15, while seniors and students are still $10. A reminder that Curley students only need to show their Curley ID card for admission to the show. Go HERE to purchase your tickets! Your advance purchased tickets will be ready to be picked up at the Box Office when you come to the show.

Blackfriars' Theatre is asking for donations for items that we can sell at the concession stand during the shows. Baked goods (even store bought) and snack bags are always good items. We ask that donations be dropped off at the Main Office on either Thursday (11/16) or Friday (11/17). We thank you in advance.

THANK YOU!! The Friar "C" Club would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped during the fall sports season. We could not have had a successful season without all of you!!

Please keep an eye out for the winter sports SignUpGenius.

Start your Christmas shopping early! Join the Curley community on Saturday, November 18, as the Curley Campus Store hosts the annual Christmas Sale. The sale will feature 20% off on many items, brand new apparel, and featured holiday gift packages! The Class of 2024 will be offering a bake sale, hot chocolate bar, and gift wrapping as a class fundraiser. The sale will be held in the Student Dining Room (SDR) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come listen to Christmas music, shop with fellow Curley families and put yourself in the holiday spirit! We look forward to seeing you there! 

The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several high school scholarships, some for children of members (the Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarships), and others for Catholic students in general (the William J. O’Brien Memorial Scholarships). The awards may be applied to tuition only for the 2024-25 school year. The application period is now open, and all applications must be received in their entirety by the Scholarship Committee no later than February 1, 2024. Scholarship applications are available HERE. If you have a problem accessing the information, Fr. Donald can get you an application packet.

Please join FYM for a Holy Hour on Thursday, November 16, from 6:00-7:00 pm. Pizza will be available at 5:00 pm for $5, and a corn hole tournament will take place for interested students at 3:45 pm. Students should meet in FYM for the tournament. All students and families are invited to attend.

-- Friar Chris

The Semper Fi Scholarship is open to Catholic students at Curley. The scholarship process involves the completion of an application, along with supporting documents from the parish and the pastor that evidence a commitment by the application and his family to living their Catholic faith. Essays from the parent and student are part of the application.

A student may receive this scholarship in any year of his education, and it is renewable on an annual basis. A committee, comprised of the donor and Archbishop Curley High School administration, will determine the annual awards.

The applicant is responsible for meeting the deadline of January 5, 2024, and having all related materials submitted by that date. Applications, in print or digital form, may be obtained in the Main Office from Mrs. Raynor.

We are excited to share that this year, Curley will be participating in Kennedy Krieger's Festival of Trees at the Timonium Fairgrounds during Thanksgiving weekend! Curley will have a featured seven foot custom decorated tree. It is a great opportunity to showcase Curley, support Kennedy Krieger, and share in the holiday spirit! Go HERE for information about the festival from their website. It is a great event and certainly will put you in the holiday spirit if you are looking for something to do during Thanksgiving weekend! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from their website and also from the QR code on our flyer.

The mid-term exam schedule will be in next week's bulletin and students will receive an email with a copy as well. Please remind your son to see his teacher(s) if he has any questions or needs additional support

-- Kenneth Pipkin