We can be sure of the experience of how quickly time passes and how the days seem to "run by". Catherine McAuley's advice is helpful in our times as well as it was in hers.
"How rapidly the days, weeks, and months are passing. Another month ended, that seemed but a few days begun. If we have not forfeited the friendship of almighty God, but have been trying to love Him more and more, and to serve Him faithfully, they were blessed days for us."
Letter from Catherine McAuley to de Sales White February 28, 1841 |
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| Mercy Learning Online | |
Throughout the months of December and January the Network has been in dialogue with schools about the
Mercy Learning Online program seeking ideas for additional courses and use. Two conference calls and an online request for input have provided valuable information for planning for summer and for the academic year.
Moreover, the Network has been confirming teachers for the summer classes and both the application and the current openings are posted at the Network site. It also includes summer course dates and other information.
As planning is ongoing, please check online at the Network site and/or contact the Network with ideas or questions. More information will come in February.
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| 2012 Sponsorship Seminar | |
The 2012 Sponsorship Seminar will be held in New York at the Courtyard by Marriott New York LaGuardia Airport Hotel, 90-10 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst New York 11369. For further information, the program and registration form visit the Network site - Sponsorship Seminar. The registration form can be mailed or information requested can be emailed. Requested return is February 27, 2012.
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Conference Calls
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In the month of January conference calls were held for a number of groups, including new Presidents and Principals, Mercy Technology/IT persons, Advancement persons and Finance persons. Mercy Learning Online contacts also met. A separate entry shares information on Mercy Learning Online. At the end of each call a date is set for the next call and dates are posted at the Network website. The group decides on the topics. A listing of the calls and the groups that are in dialogue with one another is posted at the Network website. Click on Network Programs and then Conference Calls. The Network can schedule additional groups based on interest. It is not necessary to be on each call to join in on any scheduled call. The Network recognizes the complexities of schedules and appreciates the time given to sharing with other Mercy educators.
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Administrator Openings
| The Network posts administrator openings at the request of a Mercy secondary or elementary school or educational center.
Currently the following positions are posted:
President, Mother McAuley High School, Chicago, Il
Principal, Notre Dame High School, Elmira, NY
President, St. Mary Academy, Bay View, Riverside, RI
President, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Syosset, NY*
Principal, Mercy High School, Middletown, CT*
Principal, Waldron Mercy Academy, Merion, PA
Check the Network website for these and for any additional openings as information is shared with the Network for posting.
* New in 2012-2013 - will have President and Principal role.
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| A Helpful Resource |
Mercy E-News is the Online Newsletter of the Mercy International Association and is available to anyone affiliated with the Sisters of Mercy who has an e-mail account, simply by filling in the online registration form. |
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Thank you for reading this newsletter. Please send a note if you see any errors or send ideas for future issues. Sincerely,
Sister Corinne Raven, RSM
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Who Will Tell the Story
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Pictures shared by schools - Thank you
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| Network News | |
Network News is a publication of the Network for Mercy Education distributed approximately every six weeks to Sister of Mercy Leadership, Mercy secondary and elementary presidents and principals, the Network Board, persons in sponsorship roles, Mercy friends and more.
For information or resources, contact the Network
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Network Board Meets
| The Board of Directors for the Network for Mercy Education met by conference call on January 19, 2012. Valuable dialogue and feedback continues to help set direction for Network programs.
The board affirmed Sister Mary McCarthy for the role of the co-chair of the Network Board and expressed its gratitude to Sister Johanna Burnell, RSM, who concluded her service as co-chair and her service to the board. The board recognized Sister Johanna's dedicated service and commitment to Mercy Education.
The Network is grateful to the members of the board for their time and service on behalf of Mercy secondary and elementary education and the education centers. | |
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| Technology/IT Educators to Meet | |
On February 23, 2012 approximately twenty Mercy secondary and elementary Technology/IT persons will meet in Philadelphia. The site of the meeting is the Wyndham Garden Hotel Philadelphia Airport. The Network thanks all who have shared in the calls and the planning. A report on the gathering will be shared in the next newsletter. For any further information, please contact the Network.
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