“Let us frequently repeat the traditional Advent prayer: Come, Lord Jesus (Rev. 22:20): Before meetings, studying, work, and before making decisions, in the important moments or times of trial: Come, Lord Jesus!" - Pope Francis on the 1st Sunday of Advent

Reconciliation

Tomorrow, Wednesday December 7 in the Chapel

Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our Mercy HS Chapel on Wednesday, December 7 from 7:30am - 3:00pm. Priests will be available throughout the school day for confession. Coffee and donuts will be provided for our early birds who come to receive the sacrament early!

• 7:30am-9:30am: Fr. Jerry Brzezinski & Fr. Jeff Dorr
• 9:30am-11:30am: Monsignor John Zenz & Fr. Gilbert Sunghera
• 11:30am-1:30pm: Fr. Bob Scullin & Fr. Lorn Snow
• 1:30-3:30 pm: Fr. Brian Chabala & Fr. Jim Livingston

Join us for Mass at Mercy

Feast of the Immaculate Conception & Blessing of Youth Mercy Associates

Parents/Guardians are invited to Mercy for our Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Thursday, December 8 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. Worship with us as we celebrate this special holy day and induct our new Youth Mercy Associates.

Taize Prayer with U of D Jesuit

Originating in the Christian community of Taize, France, Taize Prayer is a meditative and ecumenical form of prayer which calls us to dwell in Christ's presence.

This Friday, 12/9 at 6:00 pm, Mercy High School and University of Detroit Jesuit Campus Ministries invite you to a student-led Taize Prayer Service in the Mercy High School Chapel.

There will be a soup and bread meal to follow with a suggested donation of $10 benefitting Meals on Wheels. We will also have Christmas cookies to decorate afterwards! Mercy students and their families are invited to join us for this prayer service during the Advent season. Please reach out to Campus Minister Mary Kate Becker at mkbecker@mhsmi.org if you have any questions!

Special thank you goes out to the following Mercy student leaders who have been integral to the planning of this prayer service: Izzy Ahme, Maeve Casey, Alexis Conway, Mackenzie Conway, Grace de Klerk, Amylia Higgins, Amari Nwamba, Izzy Ahme, and Carrington Wash. 

Therapy Dogs

Digger and Fetch can't wait to share some puppy love! Students, faculty and staff are welcome to come to the Lobby if you have unscheduled time during the following Fur Angels Pet Therapy Visit Days:

December 12 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

December 13 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

December 14 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

December 15 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kairos

KAIROS offers an opportunity for Seniors to deepen their relationship with God and others through prayer, reflection, small group discussion, Reconciliation and Eucharist. There are spots still available for Seniors to sign-up to attend KAIROS in February or April 2023!

Dates: February 7-10, 2023 and April 25-28, 2023

KAIROS registrations for the February retreat are due by Friday, December 16. Please email Judi Griggs-Dennis for more information at jgdennis@mhsmi.org.

Rosary Wednesdays

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

World Religions Guest Speaker

Thank you to Rabbi Michael Moskowitz from Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield for speaking to Mrs. Mals' World Religions classes. He gave a dynamic and informative presentation about the Torah, traditions and branches of Judaism, Rabbinical studies and history.

CHRISTMAS DANCE INFO, APPLICATION & TICKETS DUE DEC 9

Attention Juniors & Seniors!

Here are details for the Christmas Dance (A-Ball)

When: Wednesday, December 21, 6:30-10:30pm (you must arrive by 7:00pm for dinner and once you leave there is no re-entry)

Where: Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150

Ticket Price: $140.00 per couple or $70.00 per person + online ticket fees. Mercy students may purchase up to two tickets.

Attire: Semi Formal, shoes must be worn at all times.

A-Ball Dance Application: All Juniors and Seniors must complete this A-Ball Dance APPLICATION HERE by Friday, December 9. Tickets may be refunded if the A-Ball Dance Application has not been completed and submitted on time. Mercy students not bringing a guest may email the completed application to deanofstudents@mhsmi.org or turn it in at the Reception Area. For students bringing a guest, the guest's high school administrator must email the application to deanofstudents@mhsmi.org.

Please read ALL information on the application carefully!

PERFORMING ARTS

Christmas Concert

The Performing Arts Department cordially invites you to the annual Christmas Concert at Mercy! Featuring Glee, Mercyaires and Orchestra.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

7:00pm

Auditorium

Mercyaires in the Community

The Mercyaires spread holiday cheer, love, music and Christmas joy at the Farmington Hills Inn Assisted Living for Seniors. Next performance stop - Our Lady of Victory!

A Silent Night Success

The Mercy Mimes provided a night of laughter and spirit this past Saturday in their performance "A Silent Night." Thank you To Mrs. Lucia Wylie-Eggert, Mimes Director, and the entire student troupe for warming hearts this holiday season!

DECK THE HALLS

Three lovely Christmas trees adorn Mercy hallways bringing joy and smiles to students, staff and visitors. THANK YOU to the Mercy Mothers’ & Dads’ Clubs for generously donating the funds to make this magic happen! Thank you also to our Mercy Mothers’ Club board member, Kristin Murphy Bell, and Joy Duneske for all your help.

AOD ADVENT PROGRAMMING

The Archdiocese offers the following spiritual fulfillment opportunities for Advent:

• I am Here Advent Holy Hours: Every day during Advent, a parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit will host a special Holy Hour at 7 p.m. Join in the experience and the transformative presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Learn more at iamhere.org/advent.

• Reconciliation Opportunities: For Catholics, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important part of the preparation process during Advent. Reconciliation opportunities within the Archdiocese of Detroit can be found here.