The XCP Mothers' Guild Gazette 
A Mothers' Guild Newsletter
February 17, 2020


    
I've come to appreciate the word SIMPLE.  Some people might say being "simple" or something that is "simple" is a negative.  I believe the opposite.  I think simple means pure, genuine, straightforward, humble, and true to ones self, and these are all positives in my eyes.  We all should strive to be more simple and simply LIVE.  There are many opportunities in our lives for us to be complicated, dramatic, gossipy, mean-spirited, critical of ourselves and pressured.  Let's all take a deep breath and realize we can live our lives more simply.  Stop and think about what makes your life complicated and can you simplify it?  Can you laugh a little more often, stop and smell the flowers, take a picture of the sunset or laugh and cry with friends?  Life is precious and we need to appreciate the SIMPLE things is life.  


sim·ple
/ˈsimpəl/
adjective

  1. easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
    "a simple solution"

     

  2. plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.

Hug your loved ones,
Emily Calihan
Mothers' Guild President 2019-2020


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  • Monday, February 17 - 5:00 pm - Mothers' Guild Executive Board Applications due for 2020-2021 
  • Wednesday, February 19 - 6:30 pm Book Club
  • Thursday, February 20 - 6:30 pm Junior Moms' Night Out
  • Wednesday, February 26 - 8:30 am - 11:30 pm Ash Wednesday Lenten Retreat & Mass
  • Thursday, February 27 - 6:30 pm Freshman Moms' Night Out
  • Friday, February 28 - 9:00 am Hike at Phoenix Mt. Preserve
  • Saturday, February 29 - 8:30 am Bloom Senior Mother/Daughter Mass & Breakfast
  • Tuesday, March 3 - 6:00 pm Mothers' Guild/Dads' Club Meeting
  • Saturday, March 21 - 10:30 am VISION 2020 Scholarship  Fashion Show - Marriott Desert Ridge
  • Saturday, March 28 -  11 am Mother/Daughter Adventure
Click HERE for the full Mothers' Guild Events Calendar!
XCP Mothers' Guild/Dads' Club 
 Combined General Meeting
 
Please join us for an Irish themed dinner of corned beef and cabbage on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 6:00pm
in Lutfy Hall.  
This meeting is one of our favorites.
Please RSVP HERE! 
*Don't forget your Loaves & Fishes Donations!
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SAVE THE DATE!
for this year's Mother/Daughter Adventure
Saturday, March 28th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

 
This year we are partnering with Ben's Bells.  Stay tuned for event details.
Save the Dates
For Our February Class Moms' Night Out!
 
Grab a friend and enjoy a fun, casual evening meeting moms from your daughter's class.
View the Evite for each class for further details.

Freshman Class of 2023
Thursday, February 27, 6:30pm

Junior Class of 2021
Thursday, February 20, 6:30pm

*Sophomore and Senior Class Moms' Night Out happened earlier this month*
XCP Book Club
Dust off that passport and join XCP Mothers' Guild Book Club this year as we Journey Around the World!
  
We were super excited to have 3 new attendees in January! We'd love to see more of you, this is a no pressure book club and you can attend as much as you can. 
February's selection is 
 "The Map of Salt and Stars" by (Jennifer) Zeyn Joukhadar 
We will meet Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30PM at the home of Lisa Sullivan

Remaining book clubs dates are March 25th, April 22nd and May 20th. Hope to see you there.


Please email Lisa Sullivan if you are interested in joining the book club and we'll send you the Evite!  lisaksullivan@mac.com 
Lisa Sullivan & Shaheen Neil
2019-2020 XCP Mothers' Guild Book Club Co-Chairs
How would you like to make a difference in the lives of our Xavier families? 

As a part of the Mothers' Guild Executive Board or as a  Chairperson of one of our many committees, 
 you'll  have the opportunity to: 
- make friends with other Xavier moms,
- know what's happening on campus,
- get to see more of your daughter,
- and most importantly, be a part of an organization that enhances the lives 
of  Xavier families!

Nominate yourself and/or a friend to be a member of the 
Mothers' Guild Executive Board 
or a Committee Chair!
 
Please take the next couple of weeks to think about how you can contribute your talents to the Xavier community.   
Executive Board Descriptions 
here! 
Committee Chair Descriptions 
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Complete the online

DUE TODAY!
Feb 17th, 5:00 pm

   Please email Shannon Dowdall here  or Emily Calihan here with questions!
Ash Wednesday Lenten Reflection & Prayer  Service
Please join us for our inaugural 
XCP Mothers' Guild Lenten Reflection & Prayer Service
Ash Wednesday, February 26th 
from 8:30-11:30 am 

In addition to guided individual and corporate prayer, we'll have a time for hands-on creativity experiences, and will provide opportunities to pause and prepare our hearts for the coming of Easter.  
XCP's Mass is now included and incorporated into our morning. We have been invited to attend with the students. 
Friends and XCP Alumnae are also welcome. 
 
Click here to RSVP

Blessings, Kim Cavnar, Stacy Berghoff, and Laurena Ketzel-Kerber 
Please contact us with any questions 
Senior Mother/Daughter 
 Mass and Breakfast
Senior Moms!
Saturday, February 29, 2020
SIGN UP NOW!
The cost is $35/person
To pay via credit card,

There are wonderful volunteer opportunities for Freshman, Sophomore and Junior moms to help make this event special for our senior families. Pay it forward. For example, we are in need of breakfast juices and servers. In addition, we are looking for flower donations.
Please click here and here to learn more about both opportunities to help.
Xavier Scholarship 
Fashion Show 2020
 Saturday, March 21, 2020
10:30 am - Reception
12:00 pm Program Begins
JW Marriott, Desert Ridge
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  CLICK HERE!
BE A FASHION SHOW 2020 SPONSOR! 
 We would be delighted to have you and/or your company participate as a sponsor of the Fashion Show.  This includes an ad in our keepsake event program given to over 1,300 attendees! View our 2109 program here.
  Your sponsorship donation will help fund scholarships for deserving Xavier students. 
THANK YOU!
FASHION SHOW 2020 NECKLACE
Our beautiful Fashion Show necklaces are going fast.  Come see us in Gator Gear to get yours today.  
Sterling silver $58 each
14k Gold-filled $68 each
Each necklace comes with one charm:
Emerald, Pearl or Sapphire.
Additional charms can be purchased for $12 each. 

FASHION SHOW CENTERPIECE ON SALE NOW
$50 EACH
12" tall LED neon Saguaro, lightweight acrylic lazy Susan, surrounded by a plethora of live succulents in various shapes and colors. Tiny twinkle lights illuminate each unique VISION 2020 centerpiece.  Use the saguaro for a fun and funky addition to any bedroom, game room, or dorm room for that pop of color and flair! Quantities are limited!
 
VISION 2020 Fashion Show Apparel Available NOW!
Sweatshirts $45
T-shirts $25
 
Gator Gear Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00am - 1:00pm (break & lunch)
Please sign up here to help us with our special events!
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DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE FOR THIS VIP EXPERIENCE FOR LITTLE WOMEN
RESERVED SEATS AND VIP PARKING
XCP/BCP Theatre presentation of Little Women. 
Here is your chance to bid on any or all of the performances.
Thursday, March 5, 2020 7:00pm
Friday, March 6, 2020 7:00pm
Saturday, March 7, 2020 2:00pm
Saturday, March 7, 2020 7:00pm
Highest bidder for each performance wins:
Six (6) reserved seats
ROW D -  SEATS 3-8
-plus-
One (1) reserved VIP parking spot in front of the theatre
Bidding stops at 6:00pm-Monday, March 2, 2020
Winners will be notified by email and phone
On Monday Evening, March 2nd!
Proceeds from sale support the Xavier Scholarship Fashion Show. 
Starting bid is $125  
  
Coming Soon: Project Loaves and Fishes
Each year during Lent the Xavier Moms join the faculty, staff, and administration in a school-wide giving event to benefit our most needy students and their families. Through donations of food items and money, we help put together 12 abundant Easter baskets for our most needy families.
At our March 3rd meeting, we will be collecting monetary donations in support of this most worthy Xavier Lenten giving opportunity.
Any questions? Please contact our MG representative: Wendy McDaniel (602) 509-2956 or email her at familymcd1@gmail.com.
  
Mothers' Guild February 4th Meeting Recap:
Thanks to Olivia Long for her presentation on " Loving Relationships: our partners, our daughters and ourselves".   Here is her  Loving Relationships PowerPoint.
Below are the links Olivia mentioned during her presentation:

For information on XCP's Aachen Germany Exchange Program, please contact  Shannon Donaldson. 

For the latest information from the Guidance Department, check on the GUIDANCE LINKS on the XCP website. 

Please join us on March 3rd for our combined meeting with the Dads' Club.  We hear they can really serve up a great meal! 

Hiking Club  News
Friday, February 28th - 9:00 am
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
40th Street off of Shea Blvd. 
RSVP HERE to join us!
Did you know that Xavier has an online student news site? 
 It's called XPRESS, and it's staffed by our Xavier girls. Please check it out here!  
Seniors:
Save the Date
Project Grad

Saturday, May 23rd
Jake's Unlimited
Check it out!!!
It's full of interesting & exciting XCP news
Look for it in your inbox-coming soon!
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Xavier Mothers' Guild has 
volunteer opportunities for everyone! 

Please click HERE to sign up for the 
committees or events of your choice!

Susan Healy, Volunteer Coordinator 2019-20

               
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President: Emily Calihan

President Elect: Claudia McClelland

Vice President: Kendall Walton

Parliamentarian: Shannon Dowdall

Secretary:  Beth Rusy

Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Healy

Treasurer:   Kim Johnson

Assistant Treasurer:

Gator Gear Chair:   Debra Kline

Past President: Julie Alpert
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