Year: 2022

Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,

The week of November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week.  During this week we reflect on the importance of treaties (binding agreements, or promises), and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario. We recognize Treaty Week as part of an ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation walked together by Indigenous and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 7-11, 2022"

Thank you to all St. Nicholas CES families for giving generously to our Thanksgiving food drive to assist families in need.  1000 items were donated!  All food donations will support the Newmarket & Georgina Food Pantry.  

Please see the thank you letter from Mr. Adrian Bain, Executive Director from the Newmarket Food Pantry.

Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,

The month of November will soon be upon us.  Throughout this month, we will be reflecting on the virtue of justice:  justice in our lives, in our communities, and all around the world.

On November 1st, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints, or All Saints Day.  On this day we ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 31 – November 4, 2022"

Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful fall weekend, having time as a family to observe the changing colour of leaves and appreciate the sunshine, all while welcoming the cooler temperatures.

Let us pray.

O God of Creation,

You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 17-21, 2022"

Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,

Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope you enjoyed this special time with family and friends.

Let us take time to give thanks for all that our compassionate God has given us.

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 10-14, 2022"