Join us for the annual OLSM Father Son Mass and Luncheon where we are proud to host Mateen Cleaves as our guest speaker. This event is open to all of the men of St. Mary’s, past and present.
Born in Flint, Michigan, Mateen Cleaves is a natural leader with lots of determination, talent and discipline; qualities that helped define a nine-year professional basketball career. Cleaves is most remembered for his brilliant career at Michigan State where he led the Spartans to a National Championship victory in 2000. Mateen, the school’s only 3-time All-American, was also named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Cleaves’ No. 12 jersey was officially retired at Michigan State University on February 3, 2007.
Drafted fourteenth pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2000, Cleaves has played for NBA/NBDL teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers, Huntsville Kings, and Bakersfield Jam. He has also played overseas in Greece and Russia. Moving off the court, Cleaves has provided on-air camera commentary for outlets like NBA TV, Big Ten Network, Channel 12/24 News, Flint, MI, and Sacramento News 10.
Mateen also has a son, Mateen Jr., who is a freshman at OLSM and on the varsity basketball team. Join us while we hear his story and experiences. The Father-Son Mass and Luncheon is a wonderful St. Mary’s tradition for the men of St. Mary’s. This event will sell out so purchase your tickets now. We hope you will join us!
Click on the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/h5eUjfKUPjFZw4Hc9
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Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
Location & Time: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Chapel for 11:00 mass and luncheon to follow in the SMAC (above the ice arena). Check in begins at 12:00 p.m.
Who: Open to all men of St. Mary’s – fathers and sons, grandfathers, uncles, OLSM friends and alum
Dress: OLSM students are asked to dress in mass attire
Raffles: There will be a 50/50 raffle, chance raffle items and silent auction items available for bidding.
Cost: $65 per person – This is the primary fundraiser for the OLSM baseball program and we sincerely appreciate your support. All men of St. Mary’s are invited to this event.
Payment Options: We anticipate that this event will sell out very quickly. Therefore, your registration is not complete until payment is received. We appreciate your understanding.
VENMO – You can pay via Venmo to @olsmprep-athleticfees. Please put “OLSM Father-Son” in the memo.
CREDIT CARD: Call Annette Knight at 248-392-9958 to make a payment by credit card.
CASH OR CHECK: If you would like to make a payment by check, please write check out to St. Mary’s with “OLSM Father-Son” in the memo line. Or drop off a check to Annette Knight in the Athletics Office. There is also a mailbox in the Arena and Prep Office.
Register: To reserve your space please fill out this Google Form. Keep in mind that until payment is made, your spot is not reserved. Thanks for your understanding.
Questions? – Please reach out to Noelle Essig at essignoelle@gmail.com or cell (248) 231-0809, Gina Elezaj at 586-255-1642 gelezaj@yahoo.com or Alexis Brzustewicz at 586-722-8105 or brzustewicz@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!