January 17th, 2025

Join Us for TC Trivia Night –

Supporting Our Peru Mission Trip!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, and join us for TC Trivia Night—a fun-filled evening that directly supports our students' mission trip to Peru in June 2025. This incredible event helps significantly reduce trip costs, enabling students to serve the mission school and build homes sponsored by our Christian Brothers and Friday mission drives.

Event Highlights:

Trivia Fun: Seven categories, seven questions—fun for all ages!

50/50 Raffle: Your chance to win big while supporting a meaningful cause.

Delicious BBQ: Enjoy Whaley’s BBQ while you play.

Student Assistance: Let our students help your team shine!



Don’t miss this chance to support a life-changing mission while enjoying a night of fellowship and fun! Invite your friends and family to join, and see the attached flyer for more details.

If you can’t attend, you can still make a difference by donating to the mission trip. Checks can be made payable to Tampa Catholic High School, with "Peru Mission Trip" in the memo line. Thank you for helping make this journey possible!

In keeping with our theme of community connectedness, it would be logical to consider the building block of the whole of society; the family. As most are aware, the dignity and sacredness of the family has been under attack for quite some time and we can see the brokenness all around us. As Catholic Christians we must not allow the darkness to overcome the light of Christ. A Catholic family strives to allow God to be at its center so that as a unit they will be for the world “a city set on a mountain.” Mt 5:14 So, how can we strengthen the connectedness of our most important community? Please take the time to read some of these suggestions that have the potential to bear fruit in your homes, our communities, and the world.

Calendar Updates

January 20th: Monday

NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY

Girls Basketball

vs Clearwater

7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Tampa Catholic

January 22nd: Wednesday

Chapel Mass

7:30 am-8:00 am

Junior Parent Meeting

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Learning Lab

Girls Basketball

vs Holy Names

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Tampa Catholic

January 24th: Friday

Girls Basketball

vs Clearwater

7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Clearwater

Boys Basketball

vs Berkeley

7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Berkeley

Reminders & Announcements

Cross & Shield Gala

Join us for the 2025 Cross and Shield Gala!

When: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Where: JW Marriott Tampa

Water Street

Attire: Formal

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening celebrating our Tampa Catholic community!

Secure your tickets now and prepare for a gala like no other:

Only 10 days left to secure your table for the 2025 Cross and Shield Gala at the early bird rate! Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer—reserve your table of ten by clicking the "Purchase Tickets" button above.

Happy Hour Cross & Shield Gala

Join the Cross & Shield Gala Committee

for food, drinks & fun!

Kindly RSVP to Wine Pull Co-Chair, Renee Miller   

by Friday, January 31st.

Junior Class Mass & Ring Blessing Ceremony

Attention Junior Parents: The Junior Class Mass and Ring Blessing Ceremony will be held on Monday, January 27th, at 6:00 PM at St. Lawrence Church. This is a meaningful tradition for our juniors as they prepare for their senior year. Sunday Best attire is required, and attendance is mandatory for all junior students.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

Sophomore & Senior Classes

Thursday, February 13th at 8:00am



Please use the link in your email invitation to RSVP by:

Monday, January 27th

Questions:

Lourdes Heydrich P '27

Act Prep Program

In preparing for the ACT exam, the ACT Saturday Prep program will begin on Saturday, January 25th.

Students will practice ACT type questions, learn test taking skills and strategies, track their progress and experience full practice tests through this condensed six-week program.

Limited spots are available to ensure quality of learning and practices. Secure yours now!

Does your student need service hours? 

Tampa Catholic B.E.S.T. has partnered with OASIS to provide a student service opportunity for 50 Crusaders on February 4th from 3:15-4:45pm. This “Sorting Soree” will be held right on campus in the Learning Lab. Our efforts will benefit Hillsborough County students in need of clothing and hygiene products.

To participate, please have your student bring in a few donations of gently used clothing and reserve your spot with this link! 

Spring Athletics Info

Grants/Financial Aid

• Step Up for Students scholarship for renwals for the 25-26 school year opens on February 1st.
• The AAA scholarship renewal of applications for the 25-26 school year window opens February 1st-April 30th. New applications open February 1st-May 31st, 2025.
• The FACTs grant/aid application for the 2025-26 school year is now OPEN.
• Tampa Catholic tuition assistance awards must be reapplied for each year
• The committee will begin to review applications the beginning of February 2025.
• TC assistance is awarded on a rolling basis until the budgeted amount is depleted.
• For more information, please visit our website here.

Please contact Director of Finance, Grace Comello with questions.

Around TC

Celebrating Our Girls Soccer Seniors

This past Thursday, our girls soccer team celebrated Senior Night! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our senior players—Lily Brinez, Nina Clauberg, and Melanie Keleske—for their dedication and outstanding contributions both on and off the field. These talented athletes have left an incredible mark on the program, and we are so proud of all they have achieved.

Golf Team Celebrates a Successful Season

Last week, our golf team gathered for their end-of-season banquet to celebrate a successful season filled with hard work, growth, and camaraderie. Players and coaches reflected on the highlights of the year, recognized outstanding achievements, and shared memorable moments.



Congratulations to all the golfers on a fantastic season, and thank you to the coaches, parents, and supporters who made it all possible. Here’s to continued success on and off the course!

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