ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, Dec. 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and is a Mass Day for everyone. ALL Students are required to wear their dress uniforms on Tuesday.
Because Tuesday will be a Mass day, we will follow the Mass Day schedule on Tuesday. Wednesday, Dec. 9th we will follow a regular school day bell schedule! Please review the Bell Schedule graphic, below.
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Advent, Holy Day, and Reconciliation |
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Today's feast of the Immaculate Conception falls during Advent, the liturgical season in which Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Thus, the feast can mistakenly be thought to refer to the miraculous conception of Jesus in the Virgin Mary’s womb, which the Church actually celebrates on the feast of the Annunciation nine months before Christmas, on March 25. In fact, the Immaculate Conception refers to the specific grace of Mary's own origin. From the moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, Anne, Mary was preserved from all stain of sin to prepare her for her vocation of bearing the Word of God to the world..."
Source: Notre Dame: FaithND, to read the entire article, click here.
Reconciliation on campus for students is December 9 during all lunches.
Has it been a while since you've gone to confession? Check out your parish's schedule. There's nothing to be afraid of when it comes to God's mercy.
Click here for an easy step-by-step guide from the USCCB if you'd like a little refresher. See this resource page from Catholic University of America if you'd like to learn more about confession.
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Religion teacher and Campus Minister JP Kuhlman shares his Advent Reflection: Waiting with Hope |
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We need a little Christmas...and a little BMC theatre! |
Take a look at the play program for A Christmas Carol. Thank you to all of our supporters.
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Senior Justine T. Imparts Wisdom |
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This year, Dr. Wikstrom has instituted a new senior privilege where, at each weekly Mass, a senior shares with those assembled in person and via livestream a lesson they have learned or something they wish to impart to their peers. This past week, Justine T. shared the following with the Freshmen class. This young lady is wise beyond her years and perhaps the same lessons parents are struggling to teach their young people may be better received from someone their age.
"Although this global pandemic complicates your high school experience, there is still so much life that can be lived. Don’t fixate on all the things that are holding you back and the factors you can’t control. Instead, focus on all of the doors that are still open, all of the opportunities that are still available. Don’t just sit back and let these next few years pass you by, because as soon as you blink, it’ll all be over, and you’ll be stepping out onto the stage in May of 2024, receiving your high school diploma. The clichés are true: time does fly, and life is short—too short to not live wholeheartedly.
Pour your heart and your soul into everything you do—your relationships, your passions, your goals—until there is no MOORE of yourself left to give, and do so with integrity, and dignity, and respect. Remember—we are Bishop Moore: a community comprised of individuals who do MOORE, give MOORE, and are MOORE."
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Reminders from the BMC Deans:
As the semester is coming to a close, we would like to remind all students and parents to please review the Honor Code in the Student Handbook. It is very important that our students are completing their own work with integrity.
As temperatures are starting to drop, please remember that per our Student Handbook, girls are allowed to wear solid black tights under their uniform shorts/skirts and both boys and girls may choose to wear their black uniform pants.
- When approved by the Administration, a "Cold Weather Dress Day" means blue jeans (no rips or tears; no other colors permitted), warm footwear and appropriate outerwear may be worn over a BMC shirt. Please note that the following items are NOT permitted: hats, blankets, slippers, flip flops, yoga pants, and/or sweatpants.
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Learning Modes & Technology |
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Guidelines and Directions for Changing Learning Location for 3rd Quarter
If requesting a change from on-campus learning to virtual classes, attendance and grades must be in good standing.
To request a change please complete the following steps by Dec. 17th @4PM. If you are not changing your student's learning location you do not need to do this.
1. Log in to parent portal on BMC website.
2. Navigate to WebForms
3. Choose Quarter 3 Education Location form.
4. Fill out form and submit.
Parent Technology Survey
Please take a moment to take a brief survey on how you use technology to access your student's information such as grades, school announcements, etc.
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BMC TOY DRIVE
NOVEMBER 20-DECEMBER 15
We are asking for each student to bring in 2 NEW toys and 1 stocking stuffer. If students are assigned older age groups, they may choose to bring in a $20.00 gift card (or two $10.00 gift cards) AND one stocking stuffer.
*Do not wrap the gifts. Gift gift bags are ok but not necessary.
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Looking to outfit your favorite Hornet in BMC Swag this Christmas? Want that BMC Mask as stocking stuffers? Visit our online store now until Dec. 6. Order online here and pickup items Dec. 8 (9:00 am-1:00 pm) or Dec. 9 (9:00 am-12:00 pm) at BMC loop around the Dome.
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Soccer
Winter Sports are off to a great start as our varsity girls soccer team currently has a record of 5-2 taking down Edgewater this week and our JV girls soccer team is currently 2-2 also winning against Edgewater.
Varsity boys soccer has a current record of 3-3-2 splitting this week with a win over Eustis and falling short to Seminole. JV boys soccer has a current record of 6-0-1 winning both games this week against Eustis and Seminole. JV/Varsity boys soccer will host Olympia Dec. 4th at 5:30/7pm, and will be livestreamed on NFHS Network.
Basketball
Varsity girls basketball is currently 2-2 falling short to The Master's Academy in overtime 77-74. JV girls basketball is currently 1-0 and will travel with varsity to Academy of Holy Names this weekend for a double header.
Varsity boys basketball has played two very tough teams to start their season and currently have a record of 0-2. Freshman and JV boys basketball are currently 1-1. Freshman boys basketball will travel to Lake Highland Prep this weekend for Freshman Shootout. JV/Varsity will host Trinity Prep on Dec. 4th at 5:30/7pm, please visit www.bishopmoorecatholicathletics.com for a livestream link.
Cheer
Competition cheer will travel to Tampa Convention Center for the UCA Regionals performing at 6:54pm on Dec. 5th. Good Luck Hornets! To stay informed and up to date on scores and performances please visit our Athletic website or visit us on Instagram and Twitter @BMooreAthletics.
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Join us on December 11-13 for our virtual Advent Retreat. This event is for all the adults in our community. Our theme for the retreat is Hope: Light in the Darkness. Advent is a season of hope. It is a time when we eagerly await the celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Our virtual retreat will be an opportunity for our community to meditate on how hope plays an important part of our life as Christians. We will reflect on how Advent is a time to ask ourselves in what we hope and how we respond to the coming of Jesus. All talks will be available after the retreat if you are not able to join us during our retreat weekend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ashley Ell at ella@bishopmoore.org
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Holiday Tradition for the Young and Young at Heart |
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The Black & Gold Brigade will represent BMC
Saturday, Dec. 5th at 9:00am for the
Click the link to connect you to a live feed of the parade
We are Unit #50 and once again hold the honor of leading Santa Claus
right down Santa Claus Lane.
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