Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK! With an overall theme of "There's No Place Like Home", this week is sure to be so much fun! Check out our stories to see the themes for each day!
#BMCSHomecoming #HOME
To wrap up our student spotlights, we asked senior, Emma Acevedo, how she is feeling entering her senior year.
“Entering the new school year as well as my SENIOR year, I am truly excited and feeling extra grateful for those around me. I have loved every opportunity that I have been granted at Bishop McNamara. As my final year of high school begins, I cannot wait to spend the year making memories with those I love. Every FNL, volleyball game, and any other event I can be involved in is something I am looking forward to with my Mac family.”
The first drawing of the Progressive Raffle is 3 weeks away. Have you purchased your ticket yet?
Each raffle ticket you purchase before October 4th enters you into BOTH of our major raffle drawings with a total cash payout of $120,000! All winning tickets go back in the mix for the next and final drawing on Saturday, November 2nd - the sooner you purchase your ticket the more chances you have to win!
☘️Drawing #1: October 4, 2024, Friday Night Lights │ Grand Prize $25,000
☘️Drawing #2: November 2, 2024 —Bishop McNamara 41st Annual Gala, 24K │ Grand Prize $50,000
To get your Progressive Raffle ticket for multiple chances to win, contact a school family or visit: bishopmac.com/page/progressive-raffle
*Fill out the Progressive Raffle ticket information form on the website, hit submit, then proceed to the “Finalize ticket purchase via Paypal/credit/debit” button. *
From the Homecoming Bonfire to playing Powderpuff football, Lisa Azzarelli Gerth Class of 1980 remembers BMCS Homecoming fondly. Lisa is pictured here with High School Sweetheart, Jim Gerth '80 at the Homecoming dance.
This year, Homecoming is September 23-27. Will you be coming home to celebrate the rich Bishop McNamara traditions this year?
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all Veterans, First Responders, and Active Military Members. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed and we appreciate your sacrifice so much.
May God continue to bless and protect all who serve our nation.
Our annual Gratitude Drive-Thru and our new addition of the Patriots' Day Mass was a success! Thank you to all who came and were recognized, and to the student volunteers for your service with a smile.
Meet the compassionate team behind it all! Parent Preview Night and Open House is NEXT WEEK! Be sure to join us for this evening of meeting the faculty and staff members that make BMCS so special.
On Friday, some of our students attended the Mass of the Hoy Spirit at St. Raymond's Cathedral in Joliet. They joined schools from around the Diocese to celebrate the new school year. During the Mass, the Bishop reminded students that God has given each one of the a special gift that is to be used for the good of the world. Let's make a difference Bishop McNamara!
Grade School Night on Friday with all our friends was SO much fun! Our next home Football game is our HOMECOMING GAME on September 27!
Who will be coming home to celebrate with us?
#BMCSHomecoming #Football #Homecoming
Senior year is special and full of opportunities to make memories that are long lasting! Senior student, Emily Storer, gave us some insight into what she is most looking forward to this year at Bishop McNamara Catholic School.
"This school year is going to be unforgettable! It’s our last chance to experience everything here, so I’m going to cherish every moment and make the most of it. I am excited to create memories that will last a lifetime!"
Tell a friend to tell a friend, it's time for some Grade School Night Fun!
Who will be joining us to cheer on the Irish at SENIOR NIGHT vs the Herscher Tigers? From 5:30-6:30 be sure to join us for fun, family, and football!!
#FightinIrish #Football
The FIRST Progressive Raffle drawing is quickly approaching! The drawing will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Bishop McNamara Friday Night Lights home football game.
· $25,000 Grand Cash Prize
· Four $500 Winners
· Three $1,000 Winners
· Two $5,000 Winners
Purchase your Progressive Raffle ticket from any BMCS family or online at: https://www.bishopmac.com/page/progressive-raffle
*Fill out the Progressive Raffle ticket information form on the website, hit submit, then proceed to the “Finalize ticket purchase via Paypal/credit/debit” button. *
We can’t wait to draw YOUR ticket!
Gratitude Drive-Thru is back! On September 11, First Responders, Veterans, and Military Members are invited to join us at 1 of our three sites for a celebration of your bravery and to show our gratitude.
New this year- Kankakee Site will be hosting a Mass in celebration of Patriots' Day, please RSVP if you plan to attend the Mass. Bradley and Bourbonnais Sites will be hosting their drive-thru from 8:30-9:30 am.
Nothing is better than hearing from our amazing students. We asked junior, Reagan Kaner, about her favorite traditions and memories of High School so far.
"My name is Reagan Kaner, and I'm a junior here at Bishop McNamara. I am extremely grateful to attend this school and wouldn't have it any other way. There really isn't anything like the family and tradition this school provides. My personal favorite tradition is Homecoming Week. The bonfire, parade, football game, and Homecoming dance are substantial reminders of the years of tradition our students and staff carry on. Some of my favorite memories from high school were made during Homecoming Week, specifically memories involving my Poms team. I can't wait to see what junior year holds, and I am forever proud to be Irish."
#BMCS #ONEFamily #GoIrish
Grade School Night is the Friday! Come see the Fightin' Irish take on Herscher High School at HOME! From 5:30 - 6:30pm we will have fun and games and the Football game starts at 7! Wear your football jersey and bring a friend!
Who will join us this Friday!?
#BMCS
From their first Mass as BMCS High School students to their Baccalaureate Mass, the tradition of the bagpipes is a special one. A bagpipe player leads our new students into the first Mass of the year, and comes back only to lead the new graduates out of their last Mass as BMCS students.
It's the sentimental traditions, like these, that make BMCS a truly special place.
#BMCS #CatholicEducation #Tradition
Have a blessed and safe Labor Day! #MotivationMonday
Football is back and the Fightin' Irish are ready! It's the first game day of the year - will you be watching the Fightin' Irish take on Lawrenceville? Varsity kicks off at 1pm!
Don't forget next Friday is our 1st home game and Grade School Night!
#BMCS #FightinIrish #Football
We had so much fun kicking off our fall athletic seasons at our annual athletic preview night! From meeting the teams, to enjoying our cheer and dance camp performances, the Fightin' Irish are just getting started on an amazing fall season!
Be sure to join us next Friday at our first home game for our annual Grade School Night!
"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen! Let's make this the best year yet!"
Dana Berg, who is in her 9th year as principal in the BMCS system and also a long-time BMCS parent, gave us some insight on what makes a new school year so special. What are you most excited for as we enter in this new school year?
#BMCS #CatholicEducation #k12learning #firstdayofschool
Bishop McNamara Catholic School prides itself on providing a faith-based educational atmosphere. Through regular celebrations of Mass, daily religion classes, and opportunities to live the faith through servant leadership; Bishop McNamara is truly one of a kind.
