Mercy-Warrior Activities Week
The idea behind the Joplin Area Catholic Schools’ Mercy-Warrior Activities Week stemmed from the need to improve and streamline fundraising efforts for organizations in all three schools, St. Mary’s, St. Peter’s and McAuley Catholic.
The Sisters of Mercy were founded on September 24, 1827, when Catherine McAuley first opened the House of Mercy in Ireland and dedicated it to Our Lady of Mercy. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the Sisters of Mercy, our JACS system, and others around the world celebrate Mercy Day every year on September 24th. Additionally, Founders Day, celebrated on October 4th, is the date on which the Sisters of Mercy began Catholic education in Joplin in 1885. To commemorate these two historical dates, Mercy-Warrior Activities Week will be held yearly from September 24th to October 4th. Mercy Hospital is the presenting sponsor of the event.
2023 Mercy-Warrior Activities Week
This year's Mercy-Warrior Activities Week kicks off on Friday, Sept. 22 with a K-12 system-wide Mass at St. Peter the Apostle. Fr. Colby Elbert ('02) and Deacon Rob Brothers ('72) will be in attendance helping to serve during Mass.
Date | Activity | Organization in charge | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Fri. Sept. 22 | Mass | Pep Rally | Family Feud and Alumni evening event | JACS Advancement | McAuley Campus |
Sat. Sept. 23 | Boys Basketball and Golf | Schifferdecker Golf Course | |
Sun. Sept. 24 | St. Mary's Home and School | Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center | |
Mon. Sept. 25 | Live Library Night | School Libraries | McAuley Campus |
Tues. Sept. 26 | Teacher Cook-off | Teachers | McAuley Campus |
Wed. Sept. 27 | Son Shuffle | JACS Music and Theatre | St. Mary's Campus |
Thurs. Sept. 28 | Daughter Dance | St. Peter's and McAuley Cheer | St. Mary's Campus |
Fri. Sept. 29 | Trivia Night | Booster Club | McAuley Campus |
Sat. Sept. 30 | Bingo and Spaghetti Dinner | 5th Grade Class | St. Mary's Campus |
Sun. Oct. 1 | Dodgeball | McAuley Baseball | McAuley Campus |
All proceeds from each event will benefit the sponsoring organization listed.
In addition to the exciting week of activities, our students and families are seeking business sponsorships from September 1 through September 16. These sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
Your generous donation will help a number of activities and organizations eliminate the need to have as many small fundraisers throughout the remainder of the year.
Additional Information
How to participate: There are several ways to participate including
Assist in securing business sponsorships for the week
Support our Sister Norbert Flesch, RSM Endowment for Staff Salaries. A goal for the 2023-2024 school year is to increase the Sister Norbert Flesch, RSM Endowment for Staff Salaries by $355,000. With each $355,000 raised we can provide our staff with a 1% raise, which is in addition to our board approved cost-of-living raise.
Participate in events. A list of events is above. :
Friday, Sept. 22: 21+ Alumni events: Free
Saturday, Sept 23: Golf tournament $300 per 4-person team - includes cart All teams are sold out
Sunday, Sept. 24: Mass and Warrior Dash
Tuesday, Sept. 26: JACS Staff Cookoff
Wednesday, Sept. 27: Son Shuffle
Thursday, Sept. 28: Daughter Dance
Friday, Sept. 29: Trivia Night
Sunday, Oct. 1: Dodgeball at McAuley – 4 p.m. – $10/person or $60/team
Sign up: Use this form to sign up and order items for Activities Week 2023
The form begins by collecting pertinent information so that we may invoice you accordingly. You will have the opportunity to choose between the following payment options:
One Time Payment (October 2023)
Two Payments (October 2023 and February 2024)
10- Monthly Payments (October 2023 through July 2024)
Payment: Payment for the week can be made with a Single Pay, Two Pay, or 10 Pay
Pay by Check – Made to Joplin Area Catholic Schools – Memo: Activities Week
Credit Card – Visit this page to set up a recurring Activities Week gift
Cash
