September 2023

THANK YOU

Thank you for your faithful support of Mercy High School! The mission of educating and nurturing young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously is continued by the generosity of donors. As we look forward to another successful school year, we are grateful for each and every alumna, parent, student, grandparent, and friend who continues to enrich the Mercy community. 

Thanks to the generosity of many faithful donors, sponsors and partners, we are excited to share numerous updates to our campus that took place this summer.

• New Landscaping: Our campus beautification project was completed this August and provides Mercy with a fresh new look including vibrant colors and modern textures! The updated landscaping is unified and adapts to the season. The newly installed lighting will highlight our plantings and will soon illuminate our cross located above the Reception Area, creating a beautiful focal point during the evenings.
• Finished Locker Room Shower Area: This two-year project is now complete and ready to use. Our Mercy girls are able to enjoy Marlin spirit and beautiful shower facilities whether they are in a PE class or using the area for athletics. 
• Auditorium: In anticipation of the Spring Musical Frozen, our auditorium ceiling was painted and the stage refinished. We were also able to purchase new lights and a projector that will enhance special effects for all future performances.
• Courtyard Upgrades: There are now even more spots in our courtyards for Mercy girls to gather with our newly added outdoor furniture. Cafe Team Member and master gardener Maria Eichholzer beautifully transformed the Cafe Courtyard.
• New Kiln: Our talented Art students are fired up to use our new kiln for their pottery and sculpture pieces! 
• New Windows in the North Courtyard: In continuing our effort to ensure better energy efficiency throughout the building, windows were upgraded in the North Courtyard.
• Upgraded Electronic Outdoor Sign Coming Soon: Watch for Mercy news and announcements on a bigger, more graphic friendly sign on the corner of 11 Mile and Middlebelt Rd!

Only four spots left for the 33rd Annual Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing! Join us on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Dearborn Country Club. 

8:00am Registration

9:00am Shotgun Start

2:30pm Luncheon & Raffle

REGISTER TO GOLF

$275 golfer includes: 18-hole scramble, driving range, contests, prizes, and lunch.

VOLUNTEER

We have various volunteer opportunities in the lead up and event day, and invite you to find a slot that works for you!



For more information, please contact J`aime Law at GolfOuting@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3582.

Join us for the 2023 Alumnae Reunion Celebration & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction!

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Mercy High School

Honoring Milestone Classes:

1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018

• 2:00pm: Tours, Class Mix & Mingle, Refreshments, Photos
• 3:00pm: Falvo Family Softball Reception in the MZone
• 4:00pm: Mass in the Auditorium
• 5:00pm: Reception with Strolling Food & Drink Stations ($65/person)
• 6:00pm: 2nd Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:

Ruth Butler '66, 1977 Basketball Team, Diane Dietz '78, Meg Mallon '81, Maureen Paulin Stoecklein '91, Kristy Ramsey '00, Carrie Brankiewicz '00, Coach Shannon Dunworth, Coach Jack Falvo†

Contact

Laura Merritt Everett '98, Director of Alumnae Relations

Mercy Alumnae Office at 248-476-3270 or alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org for more information.

All School Mercy Day & Grandparent Mass

Wednesday, September 20 at 10:05 AM

Reception after Mass

You are invited to join us for Mass on Wednesday, September 20 at 10:05 am in the Auditorium. We welcome all parents/guardians and grandparents to celebrate with us in recognition of Mercy Day and National Grandparents Day! You may sit with your Mercy girl and there will be a reception with light refreshments following Mass. Tours will be also available to grandparents interested in seeing the school. 

Please spread the word to your Mercy family and worship with us as we pray for and pay tribute to our wonderful Mercy Grandparents in a special way. All parents and grandparents are kindly asked to RSVP online here. Additional event details will be communicated to attendees. We look forward to celebrating with our Mercy Family!

We invite you to join us in supporting the 2023-2024 Mercy Maroon & Gold Raffle. Kicking off on Friday, September 29th, Mercy families will be selling tickets to benefit the General Fund at Mercy, which supports curriculum enhancements, facility upgrades and technology updates.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS / DONATE

• You may purchase tickets from a current Mercy family directly.
• You may purchase tickets by phone at 248-893-3582.
• You may request tickets online here and our team will reach out to you once the raffle launches.
• Donations accepted at any time here. Simply select other from designations, and type in 2023 Raffle.

PRIZES

Drawings will be held at Mercy on November 1, 2023.

Grand Prize - $10,000 

2nd prize - $5,000

3rd prize - $1,000

4th prize - $500

20 Additional Prizes of $100 each

TICKET DETAILS

Ticket Price: $5 per ticket

Winners need not be present.

Raffle License No. R-71193

For more information, please contact J`aime Law at  or jlaw@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3582.

Whatever be the station women are destined to fill, their example and advice will always possess influence. -The Venerable Catherine McAuley

We invite our Mercy community to honor or remember a Mercy alumna with a special tribute in the Mercy Alumnae Brag Book. This is your opportunity to share the impressive accomplishments for any of your favorite Mercy alumnae. Along with the brag submission, a donation of any size is suggested to support the Mercy Catholic education. We are now accepting submissions for 2023, click HERE to fill out your Brag!

When you engage in the process of estate planning, please remember Mercy. I invite you to join me in designating Mercy as a beneficiary to your estate to leave a legacy for future generations of Mercy women.

If you have recently designated Mercy in your will, please notify us by calling 248-893-3538 or email advancement@mhsmi.org so we can recognize you as part of The Callaghan Society. These planned gifts are important and we do not ask for any specific documentation. Click here for more information on planned giving.

In Mercy,

Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger '66

President

Save the Date! Giving Tuesday will be November 28, 2023. Our hope is that our faithful Mercy community will be inspired to give, and support Mercy Girls who are making a difference in today’s world.

Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously.

Mercy Advancement Office

Maureen Stirling Duncan '96

Gina DeAgostino Gray '91

Directors of Advancement

248-893-3538

advancement@mhsmi.org