In this month when we prepare for Thanksgiving, a big thank you to all the parents, students, faculty and staff who made Open House a success once again this year. When talking to families at

the end of their tours, they were most grateful for the hospitality and warmth they experienced, and the friendliness of everyone here. True Curley spirit!

This is also the month when the Church remembers and prays for the departed. It is always touching to celebrate the Alumni Memorial Mass, which family members of the deceased often

attend. I find that preparing my own list of departed family and friends is a way of calling them to mind, and commending them to prayer. As we offer those prayers in various way throughout November, please join us. “Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”



-- Fr. Donald '70

The first quarter of the school year is complete and report cards are scheduled to be uploaded to Portals on November 10. As a reminder, the midterm exams in December will include content from both the first and second quarters. It is important for students to maintain their notes from both quarters, as well as any graded assessments, for use during the midterm studying process.

On another note, it was affirming to see so many parents and students engaged in the Open House. You certainly allowed us to highlight that Curley is a place that engages not just the students, but his family as well. I appreciate your support of this important event. Continue to spread the word and share your Curley story with families you meet.

Similarly, I appreciate the work of our students during Open House and the Friar for a Day experiences. Our Curley Men have done a great job in welcoming our visitors and making them feel at home.  

-- Jeremy Joseph '96

As the calendar flips over to the month of November that always means two things for Blackfriars' Theatre -- (1) the fall production is getting really close, and (2) with the Thanksgiving holidays comes the annual New York City Bus Trip. If you have delayed in making your decision to go, there are a few seats remaining for the bus trip. Please contact Ed Lawrence for any details and payment arrangements.

As far as our fall show is concerned, we are two weeks away from presenting the military drama, A Few Good Men, which the movie was based on. This time the play came below the movie, unlike many recent Broadway shows which are written based on a movie. 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! The performance schedule has a 7:30 pm curtain on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, while the Sunday, November 19, matinee is set for 2:00 pm.

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.

It has been a long tradition at Curley to have a collection of non-perishable food in preparation for Thanksgiving, and to share the food with local food pantries. This year we have again been asked by the Franciscan Center of Baltimore to assist in the preparation of food baskets (our goal

is to provide 25 once again), which means we need to gather 25 of specific food items.

In addition to anything else you would like to contribute, we ask that you try to include one of the following in your donation:

• Freshmen: A box of stuffing mix or a can of cranberry sauce
• Sophomores: A can/jar of sauerkraut or a can of string beans/corn
• Juniors: A box of instant mashed potatoes or can of sweet potatoes
• Seniors: A non-bake pie crust or a can of pie filling (apple, pumpkin or cherry)

The Franciscan Center has a donor for the turkeys, and with the above items we can help families have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Items can be dropped off in the auditorium lobby between November 6-10, so all can be delivered to the Franciscan Center the following week. Additional items, beyond those needed for the baskets, will be shared with the Franciscan Center pantry or other local food pantries. Thank you in advance for your support.

-- 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.

The second quarter has officially begun. This means we are heading towards the holidays and mid-term exams. The exam schedule will be sent out in two weeks. Please remind your son to start the quarter positively and begin reviewing his notes.

-- Kenneth Pipkin

Looking for ways to be more involved at Curley? All volunteer opportunities will be included here along with contact information for Parent Groups. 

PARENTS' GUILD --

• Moderator- Jeremy Joseph, jjoseph@archbishopcurley.org
• President- Rebecca Landreth, rebeccal8490@yahoo.com

C-NOTES -- 

• Moderator- Mike Gaffney, mgaffney@archbishopcurley.org
• President- Jeff Merkle, jmerkle@curleycnotes.org 

FRIAR "C" -- 

• Moderator- Justin Gordon, jgordon@archbischopcurley.org
• President- Stephanie Raynor, sraynor@archbishopcurley.org

OPPORTUNITIES:

• Concession Stand: Go HERE