Events the Week of September 23-29
SCHOOL MASS WITH BISHOP SULLIVAN
Parents are invited to join the Camden Catholic student body to celebrate Mass with Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan on Monday, September 24. Arrive to the Main Office at 8:15 to check in, Mass begins at 8:30AM.
Monday, September 24
AM Schedule
Mass with Bishop Sullivan to celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Mercy 

Tuesday, September 25
Guest Day

Wednesday, September 26
Activity Fair (during all lunches)

Thursday, September 27
Guest Day

Friday, September 28
Go4TheGoal Dress Down Day
Courtyard Cabaret 7PM

Sunday, September 30
Athletic Communion Breakfast 10AM Mass
IRISH HERITAGE NIGHT + SJ CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK




Leanna Hobbs '22 and Theresa Benninghoven '21 performed with their dance troupe from Peters School of Irish Dance at last week's Phillies game for Irish Heritage Night, which was also the Diocese of Camden's South Jersey Catholic Schools "Night at the Ballpark." The Phils Carlos Santana greeted the dancers before their performance! Thanks to all the CCHS families who attended.
STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS 

Service Opportunity
The Good Counsel Home, a Catholic social justice ministry helping mothers and babies is looking for volunteers for their childcare nursery. The home is located at 116 Heulings Ave, Riverside NJ 08075 and their phone number is 856-393-8169.
 
Bike MS: City to Shore on Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th is seeking enthusiastic and responsible volunteers. Volunteers play a key role at the event and can work in positions such as: Cheering, Check-in, Greeting, Set-up/clean-up, route support, rest stop crew. The event is sponsored by the National MS Society's NJ chapter.
  • Visit BikeMSCitytoShore.org 
  • Call Michelle Almeida, Volunteer Engagement Specialist, NJ at 215 271 1500 ext. 24105
  • Email the following information to Michelle.Almeida@nmss.org and get registered
    • First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Email, Phone Number, Home Address, Emergency Contact & Phone, Assignment(s) desired  
Catholic Partnership Schools - Calling all Volunteers:









We are looking for volunteers in our after-school programs focusing on homework help and activities. Opportunities are available M-Th from 3-5 to work with K-8.
We also need volunteer Cross Country Coaches. Practices are N/W/Th evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 at Cooper River Park. Meets are on Saturdays.
Contact Glenna Harkins at gharkins@cspschools.org for more details


Southern NJ Fall Heart Walk

* Saturday, October 27, 2018 * Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ VOLUNTEER ATTIRE: Wear comfortable sneakers. Volunteer t-shirt will be provided at the event. The Heart Walk is rain or shine, please dress appropriately. TIME COMMITTMENT: Please be prompt and arrive by 7:00 am and participate in the Volunteer Orientation at 7:30 am to learn about your role(s) and remain through break-down of the event - approximately 1:00 pm. Periodic breaks will be scheduled throughout the day. VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteers are so vital to the success of this event; therefore, as someone says "Yes! Count me in," we are thrilled and consider it a serious commitment, and truly depend on each person to attend, actively participate...and have some fun! We encourage all volunteers to be flexible with their responsibilities throughout the event, as we may need to make last minute changes as the event progresses. Are you ready to join in the fun? Please complete the attached form and send to: Lauryn Goldstein, Field Support Coordinator (609) 223-3758 * lauryn.goldstein@heart.org www.snjfallhw.org * Set-up and break down * Greeters * Registration * T-shirt distribution * Characters in costume * Cheerleaders * Kids Zone * Hydration Station * Refreshment area * Assist with team photos.  Volunteer Form attached here.

Kairos V Retreat
Kairos is a Greek word that means "right time" or "opportunity" and the Kairos retreats focus on the right time or opportunity to explore deeper our relationships with God, others and ourselves. Students who attend a Kairos retreat often feel transformed by the experience. Seniors who want to go on the Kairos V retreat from October 7th - 10th, 2018 at the Kairos Retreat Center in Absecon, NJ should sign up in Rm 114. Cost is approximately $200 for this four day, three night retreat which includes meals and transportation.

Freshman Transition
Link Crew leaders and Freshman transition meetings will take place through the first semester. This coming week Freshman will have a study skills session on notetaking and a meeting on behavioral and dress code expectations. We would like to highlight the Freshman Transition webpage found on our website which includes helpful study skills and contact information for parents and our new students. Check it out at http://www.camdencatholic.org/admissions/freshman-transition/ 
IMPORTANT LINKS
PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 13 Fall Clothing/Housewares Drive (8AM-1PM) and 
Amy's Dine and Donate (7-11AM)

Boscov's 25% OFF Shopping Passes are available from Mrs. Merenyi for $5.00 each, Boscov's Shopping Day is  Tuesday, October 16th 8AM till 11PM.  

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR BAG BINGO!


IMPORTANT FORMS
Please check each link. If participating, must be completed (signed) and submitted to school.
ATHLETIC COMMUNION BREAKFAST 9/30
All CCHS student-athletes are expected to attend the annual Athletic Mass and Breakfast on Sunday, September 30 at 10 AM. Mass is in the Grandi Auditorium, followed by FREE breakfast for all student-athletes in the Dining Hall. YOU MUST RSVP to Miss Crowell: rebecca.crowell@camdencatholic.org, or register on the website: http://www.camdencatholic.org/schedule/athletic-communion-breakfast/ 

Parents/Families are also invited to attend for $20/person. Tickets can be purchased through Miss Crowell in room 224 or through the website link.
CAMPUS MINISTRY 

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
  • PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10/11 will be given  October 10
  • College FAFSA NIght is scheduled for October 18 at 7PM

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23

Monday, September 24
Boys Soccer vs. Cherry Hill West: JV 4, Varsity 6:30
Girls Soccer @ Cherry Hill West: Varsity & JV 3:45
Field Hockey vs. Cherokee: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15, Freshman @ Kingsway 4
Volleyball @ Woodrow Wilson: JV 3:45, Varsity 5

Tuesday, September 25
Cross Country Meet 3:45

Wednesday, September 26
Boys Soccer @ PVI: Varsity & JV 3:45
Girls Soccer vs. PVI: Varsity & JV 3:45
Volleyball vs. Penn Tech: JV 3:45, Varsity 5
Field Hockey vs. PVI: JV 5:30, Varsity 6:30

Thursday, September 27
Volleyball vs. Clearview: JV 4, Varsity 5:15

Friday, September 28
Boys Soccer @ Eastern: JV & Varsity 3:45
Girls Soccer vs. Eastern: JV & Varsity 3:45
Field Hockey @ Seneca: Varsity 4, JV 5:15