Daily Prayer & Announcements

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 16, 2026

Good morning, JCA family. This is Senior Natalee Blenck and Juniors Callan Kinsella & Paris Duncan Djondo today is Wednesday September 16^th, 2026.

Today is the feast of St. Cyprian, bishop and Martyr. Cyprian was the son of pagan parents and became a Christian at the age of 25. He was a highly educated person who became known as an orator. He was also known for his generosity in distributing his goods to the poor.

Let us pause for a moment and remember that we are in the presence of God,

Dear God, let us share in the gifts that you gave to St. Cyprian: kindness, courage, vigor and steadiness. May our faith give us the confidence to use the gifts we have been blessed with. May we remain open to the spirit in every action that we take.

Amen.

Querido Dios, permítenos compartir los dones que le diste a San Cipriano: amabilidad, valor, esfuerzo y estabilidad. Que nuestra fe nos dé la confianza para usar los dones con los que hemos sido bendecidos. Que permanezcamos abiertos al espíritu en cada acción que emprendamos.

Amén.

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL…. Pray for us.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI……. Pray for us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Word of the day: Alliance- A partnership formed between people or groups who work together toward a common purpose. A strong alliance between classmates can turn even the most difficult challenge into a victory.

Today we will hold our annual Club Fair during homeroom. All students should report to homeroom for attendance. After attendance has been taken, homeroom teachers will escort their classes to the Practice Gym, where students will have the opportunity to explore the many clubs and activities available at our school. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about new interests, meet club members, and get involved. (Arnett)

Tomorrow's Homecoming Theme is to "From Padawans to Masters” Dress like your generations freshmen you are assigned babies and toddlers, sophomores you should dress like teenagers, juniors you should dress like adults, and seniors you should dress like senior citizens. There is also a homecoming tailgate sponsored by the parent board. At 1:40 hang out in the small gym and complete the Padawan trial. If you and a group of friends recreate 3 pictures from last year’s yearbook you could win a cool prize. Also study up on your Star Wars characters for the trivia question on announcements. May the force be with you. (Szynal)

Do you need help reviewing for a test or a quiz? NHS Tutoring is now available every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:15-7:45 am. Tutoring takes place in room 121 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No appointment necessary. (Mihelich)

Student Council students helping with the assembly on Friday we will meet before school at 7:15 to go over the assembly. Check your teams chat to see if you were assigned to work. (Szynal)

Students interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist need to sign up with campus ministry this week. Training will take place on Tuesday September 22nd during all homerooms. (Ferro)

Check out your email for WJCA Broadcasting's "The Force Works Remotely" Monday HOCO Special. This broadcast was brought to you by sophomores Alexis Gura, Emma Collett, Aeris Avila, Melanie Bell, and Jordan Hampton. Stay tuned for more to come this week! (Ostrem)

Pink Out Shirts are still available; you have till Friday to purchase your shirts! Please look in your email for the link! If you have any questions, ask Ms. Budz. (K.Budz)

JJC's Center for Multicultural Access and Success (CMAS) is excited to invite JCA students to the 2026 Latinx Empowerment Conference on October 9th! This year’s theme is Conectados: Healing, Culture & Community. There will be speakers, performances, as well as a resource fair with community vendors to name a few. If you would like to attend or would like more information, please see Ms. Cameron or use the QR code on the fliers around campus to register. Students must register by Wednesday, September 30, 2026; NO EXCEPTIONS. This event is FREE and lunch is provided! (Cameron)

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

Congratulations to the Angels flag football team as they took down De La Salle Last night 36-14. The girls are back in action tonight at Saint Francis Then Again on Thursday 7:30 at Joliet Memorial stadium for the Highly anticipated first Home Game Ever. Be a part of the legacy and come out to support your Angels!

Congratulations to the Angels tennis program on defeating Marian Catholic on both levels. JV defeated Marian 4-1 while varsity swept Marian 5-0 with a clutch win by Madison Nowak in a super tiebreaker. Both levels improve their conference record to 2-0. Varsity takes on IC Prep today at home.

COLLEGE REP VISITS:

Juniors & Seniors, the following college reps will be at JCA in the next two weeks. Don't forget to sign up in Naviance if you would like to attend the informational meeting!

Mount Saint Mary's University

Augustana College

The Catholic University of America

Butler University

Ohio University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Joliet Junior College

Saint Louis University

Miami University-Oxford

Aurora University

Ball State University

Merrimack College

Michigan State University

Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville

As always, stop in counseling if you have any questions!

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH:

Hispanic Heritage Influential Person: Richard E. Cavazos: A highly decorated military leader who became the first Hispanic four-star general in the United States Army in 1982.

LUNCH SPECIALS:

Wednesday

PORK RIBLET SANDWICH

Pork riblet smothered in a tangy barbecue sauce on a hoagie roll served with seasoned green beans $7

Thursday

CHICKEN TENDERS AND FRIES

Crispy fried chicken tenderloins served with your choice of ranch, hot, barbecue or boom sauce with French fries $7.50

Friday

BARBECUE BONE IN CHICKEN WINGS

PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 15, 2026

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Krishna Quintero and today is Tuesday September 15th, 2026.

Today we will be honoring the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month by saying prayer in both Spanish and English.

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Mary had many great joys as the mother of Jesus but she had much to suffer too. Her heart was like an altar when on Calvary she offered up her beloved Jesus to save us. Mary did not pity herself or complain because she had to suffer so much during her life. Instead she offered her sorrows to God for our sakes. She is our Mother. Because she loves us so dearly, she was prepared to suffer along with Jesus her Son, so that we might someday share her joy with Jesus in heaven.

Let us pause for a moment and remember that we are in the presence of God,

Our mother of sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus and with tender care you bore him in your arms, mourning and weeping.

We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you. We praise you for your home, which trusted that God would do great things in you. We praise you for your love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of his passion.

Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and stand by all your children who need comfort and love.

Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

Amen

Nuestra madre de los dolores, con fuerza desde lo alto te paraste junto a la cruz, compartiendo los sufrimientos de Jesús y con tierno cuidado lo llevaste en tus brazos, llorando y lamentándote.

Te alabamos por tu fe, que aceptó la vida que Dios planeó para ti. Te alabamos por tu hogar, que confió en que Dios haría grandes cosas en ti. Te alabamos por tu amor al soportar con Jesús los dolores de su pasión.

Santa María, que podamos seguir su ejemplo y estar junta a todos tus hijos que necesitan consuelo y amor.

Madre de Dios, acompáñanos en nuestras pruebas y cuida de nosotros en nuestras muchas necesidades. Ruega por nosotros ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.

¡Amén!

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL…. Pray for us.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI……. Pray for us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Good morning, JCA! Here’s what’s happening tomorrow for Homecoming Week! Wednesday is Train With Your Jedi Masters! During first period, students will receive a Jedi Training Card and will be challenged to determine which Jedi Master matches each fact. The first three students to submit the correct responses will win a prize! All homerooms will visit the Activities Fair in the Small Gym to learn more about JCA’s clubs, sports, service opportunities, and other ways to get involved. Tomorrow’s dress-down theme is Spacesuit Day! Dress head-to-toe in one color or different shades of the same color. Before choosing your outfit, check page 35 of the JCA Student Handbook to make sure it meets all dress-down requirements. Students who do not follow the dress-down guidelines may receive a detention. Get ready for another great day of Homecoming Week, and may the JCA spirit be with you!

The Staff of 4188 the Art Literary Magazine will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 2:45 in room 230. We will be hanging the General Submission fliers in the hallways and reading any new submission literature that has been turned into Ms. Williams or Mrs. Stoiber. (Stoiber)

Come to a Night in a Galaxy Far, Far Away! JCA's Homecoming Dance is September 19th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm in the Student Activity Center. Tickets are $25 and are on sale from August 31st - September 15th. The ticket link can be found in your email. If you are bringing a guest from another school all guest forms are due to Mrs. Arnett or Mrs. Budz by September 16th. You may pick up a guest form in the deans office or in Ms. Budz room 229. May the force be with you! (K.Budz)

A new WJCA Special Broadcast is out and has been emailed to you! Meet the Joliet Catholic Academy 2026 Homecoming Court! 🎉 Get to know this year’s Court as they answer a few questions—and hear what their friends say you really need to know about them! Make sure to check it out before you vote for King and Queen this week! (Ostrem)

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

The Girls Flag Football Team is playing in their first ever home game this Thursday at 7:30 at Memorial Stadium. Be there to be part of History!

Your Hillmen soccer team won again in the BodyARMOR tournament with a 3-0 win over St. Edward. Adan Verdin, Nick Kelly, and Nico Gallegos scored off assists from Jackson Kodiak and Ben Harting. Mark Vasecka earned a shutout in goal behind impressive defense from Ben Harting, Zach Gurzynski, Erik Rocha, and Liam Condron

LUNCH SPECIALS:

Tuesday

WALKING TACO

Nacho cheese Dorito’s topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce and cheddar cheese with your choice of salsa and sour cream $7.50

Wednesday

PORK RIBLET SANDWICH

Pork riblet smothered in a tangy barbecue sauce on a hoagie roll served with seasoned green beans $7

Thursday

CHICKEN TENDERS AND FRIES

Crispy fried chicken tenderloins served with your choice of ranch, hot, barbecue or boom sauce with French fries $7.50

Friday

BARBECUE BONE IN CHICKEN WINGS

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PRAYER & DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS for September 14, 2026

Good morning JCA family. This is Senior Ashley Weiss and today is Monday September 14^th, 2026.

Please keep in your prayers today Abby Paetkae who is a 2-year-old recently diagnosed cancer.

Today we celebrate our gratitude and love for Jesus through our respect for his cross. The cross was once the greatest symbol of shame. Death by crucifixion was reserved for the lowest of criminals. Jesus took on the suffering of the cross in order to obtain our salvation. By his death on the cross, Jesus has made it a symbol of eternal life and glory. The cross has become the most sacred Christian symbol. The crucifix on our wall or the cross around our neck are reminders for us that Jesus paid a price for our salvation.

Let us pause for a moment and remember that we are in the presence of God,

Jesus, let me accept my cross today. It probably isn’t as heavy as yours, but it is mine to bear. May I do so without complaint. May I persevere past the pain and remain as an example of strength and humility. Knowing that all the while you are at my side and confident in my abilities. Let me carry my cross today, Lord, and be like you. Amen.

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL…. Pray for us.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI……. Pray for us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Word of the day: Destiny- The events or future that a person may be meant to experience or achieve. Homecoming Week is your chance to embrace your destiny, get involved, and make memories with your classmates.

The Writing Lab will be closed period 5A. (Kairis)

The Math Lab will be closed period 4A. (Kairis)

Today's challenge is to Intercept the transmission. Find the four transmissions around the school that contain a final clue to the final transmission. Submit what you think the final transmission is using the Microsoft Form in your email. The top individual in each class will earn a prize. (Szynal)

Tomorrow's dress theme is Hoth vs. Tatooine. Pick your destination! Dress for the mountain or beach. Would you rather spend the day hiking through the mountains or relaxing at the beach? Choose your destination and dress the part! If you are dressing for the mountains, you should wear hiking-inspired clothing such as flannels, sweatshirts, fleece, hiking pants, outdoor vests, or hiking shoes. If you are inspired by the beach, you can wear appropriate vacation clothing like Hawaiian shirts, tropical shirts, t-shirt, shorts that meet the school requirements, sunglasses, hats, or other beach accessories. All outfits must meet the JCA handbook requirements. Tomorrow's challenge will be to find the snowflakes and palm leaves. There are many but only 10 individuals can be winners. The student to find the golden droid will receive a special prize.

SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS:

The Girls Flag Football Team is playing in their first ever home game this Thursday at 7:30 at Memorial Stadium. Be there to be part of History!

Your Hillmen soccer won their opening game of the BodyArmor tournament on Saturday with a resounding 5-2 victory. Adan Verdin scored 2 goals, with Jackson Kodiak, Nick Kelly, and Tony Wallace also scoring off two assists from Nick, and one each from Ben Harting and Nico Gallegos.

Congratulations to the Hillmen and Angels for competing on a hot day in Peoria at Detweiller Park. Mary Kate Moran placed in the top 50 with strong efforts behind her from Kate Munday, and Brooklyn Wyss. Dominic Doveri led the Hillmen and got under 20 minutes.