Mater Dei High School Alumni

Chicago area Monarchs! The Amazing Ms. Helen Steves is heading to Chicago and University of Notre Dame with a group of Monarchs next month. They will be volunteering at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in West Humboldt Park on Saturday, July 8. If you are interested in joining the volunteer efforts, please email me at [email protected] for more information. Please tag your Chicago area friends below to help spread the word. Go Monarchs, Kathleen Kelly '94

Mater Dei High School

John Merino, former assistant principal who spent 42 years at Mater Dei, is terminally ill. John is spending his final days in Orange, CA, at a senior living facility.

John said that he’d love to see some Monarchs. For those who are available to visit, please join us on Sunday, April 30, Noon - 4 PM.

Friends and family of John’s have coordinated with the facility to open a large room and outdoor space for visiting with John between noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 30.

Address: Main Place Senior Living. 1800 W Culver Ave, Orange, CA. Phone: 714-627-4956.

You will need to sign in at the front desk and get a temperature check. Please do not come if you are/feel ill.

Parking is limited and could be a challenge, please carpool if possible. If no spots are available in the parking lot of the Living Center, street parking is available.

Please check back this weekend - This is the FIRST of TWO communications on Facebook. Given John’s condition we need to ensure that he will be well/strong enough to see visitors on the 30th. We will post a SECOND communication on Saturday the 29th either confirming things are a go for Sunday the 30th or cancelling.

Send a CARD! If you are unable to visit, cards would be appreciated as well. Address again is: Main Place Senior Living. 1800 W Culver Ave, Orange, CA, Room # 303.

We may be a bit off schedule, but Monarch Football is finally back in action and that means it is time once again to support the team and honor one of the MD greats, your classmate, Michael Motherway '86. This year's Michael Motherway '86 Memorial Tailgate won't take place at the Santa Ana Bowl, but you will still be able to enjoy an amazing Newport Rib Co spread, a Monarch Football Game and most importantly, support the legacy of Michael Motherway '86.
6th Annual Michael Motherway '86 Memorial Tailgate
Saturday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.
Newport Rib Company ~ 2196 Harbor Boulevard ~ Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Valet Parking will be provided, however, carpool and ride share is encouraged.
Ticket Information:
$75 per person ~ includes all you can eat Newport Rib Co. spread, Monarch football action on TV and the opportunity to honor and support the legacy of Michael Motherway '86.

Motherway Fund

Michael Motherway ’86 Financial Aid Fund - Educational Support - Mater Dei High School Mater Dei High School

Please remember to keep all of our fellow Monarchs in your thoughts and prayers.

Monarchs in our Prayers - Alumni - Mater Dei High School Founded in 1950, Mater Dei is more than a high school. We are a community built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, dedicated to developing our students' talents as they pursue their dreams of academic excellence, artistic distinction, athletic glory, and spiritual growth.

Do you know an amazing Monarch who has made a difference and achieved recognition through their church, school, community or professional life? Please take a moment to make your nomination for the 2021 Mater Dei Ring of Honor.

Our most recent inductees joined the Ring of Honor in 2019:
Michael Gallagher '02
Mark '63 & Paul '64 Schley
Christopher Job '96
Vanessa Maldonado Reyna '02

Mater Dei High School Alumni
Mary Mater Dei

About – Ring of Honor – Mater Dei High School Founded in 1950, Mater Dei is more than a high school. We are a community built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, dedicated to developing our students' talents as they pursue their dreams of academic excellence, artistic distinction, athletic glory, and spiritual growth.

Annie Mumolo, Class of ’91 and the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of the blockbuster movie Bridesmaids is adding to her resume with the big screen role in Barb And Star. The movie is Annie’s biggest on-camera role yet and premieres this weekend. Annie plays Barb while Kristen Wiig plays the role of Star. Annie and Kristen have worked close together over the years so much so in a recent article, Kristen calls Annie “the funniest person I know”.

Congratulations Annie on your success and career as an actress and screenwriter.

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Welcome to the MD Family, Fr. Walter Jenkins!

"I’m excited about joining such a wonderful community of faith and learning. Moreover, I’m equally enthusiastic to drive its growth, which will be built upon that well-established goodness and success Mater Dei is known for nationwide.”

We feel blessed to have Fr. Walter Jenkins lead Mater Dei High School, and pray for his success as President.

To get to know Mater Dei’s new President, please visit this link.
https://materdei.edliotest.com/.../Fr_%20Walter...

In the spirit of the season, Mater Dei Performing Arts is releasing an official Christmas album for all to enjoy! Our students would love to share some traditional, and not-so-traditional, Christmas songs with you. Providing music that can be enjoyed by all ages is our way of saying "Merry Christmas!" to you! Click the link below to enjoy the entire album on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/iBYNLRomiAM