September 2023

Advancement Office E-Newsletter

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. Read full e-news here.

DONOR FUNDED CAMPUS UPDATES

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!

MAROON & GOLD RAFFLE

• 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.

MERCY ALUMNAE BRAG BOOK

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!

YOUR MERCY LEGACY

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.

GIVING TUESDAY

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.

Read full e-news here.