Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. It is a day when we remember how Jesus ascended into heaven. Before he ascended, Jesus told his apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them tell everyone about God’s message of love and forgiveness.
Dear Lord Jesus Christ,
Right before your Ascension into heaven, you told your apostles to be your witnesses to the ends of the earth, upon receiving the Holy Spirit.
Help us too in spreading your Gospel message in word and deed, according to your will for us.
Inspire us with your guidance and grace as we continue to live as joyful disciples.
We make this prayer in your name.
Amen.
Terracotta Frozen Cookie Dough Drop Fundraiser
We look forward to drawing prize winners for our Terra Cotta Fundraiser prizes this week. Good luck to all participating students!
PA Day
There will be a PA day on Friday, June 2nd, 2023. There will be no school on this day.
End of Year Mass and Farewell to Fr. Rafal
Our end of year mass will be celebrated by Fr. Rafal Bartosinski on Tuesday, June 6th at 10:15am. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us.
Fr. Rafal, Associate Pastor of St. John Chrysostom parish in Newmarket, was recently appointed as Associate Pastor at the parish of Guardian Angels in Orillia. He will begin this new assignment at the end of June.
We thank Fr. Rafal for supporting the faith journey of our students, staff and parents/guardians. We are grateful for the many masses he celebrated with our school community, providing us with the opportunity to receive the sacraments of confession and communion, and teaching students during his class visits about the Good News of the Gospel.
We look forward to recognizing Fr. Rafal on June 6th, following our school mass. May God bless him as he begins this new chapter of his vocation as a priest.
We welcome Fr. Carlos Marquez who will serve as the new Associate Pastor at St. John Chrysostom Parish.
St. Nicholas Dance & Drama Show
Students in Grades 1 to 8 who have participated in the Travelling Stage Drama Devised Theatre Program and Decades of Dance Series workshops will have the opportunity to showcase their learning and talents during the St. Nicholas Dance & Drama show to take place on Thursday, June 8th at 10:00am. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing the dynamic and exciting performances of our students!
St. Nicholas Talent Show
Mark your calendars for St. Nicholas’ Talent Show! This show will take place on Monday, June 19th at 12:30pm, and will showcase talent from students in Grades 4-8. We applaud those students who have signed up to share their diverse and unique gifts and talents with our school community. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, May 22nd:
– Victoria Day (no school)
Tuesday, May 23rd:
– Praying the Rosary: Sorrowful Mysteries, during virtual announcements
Wednesday, May 24th:
– Welcome to Kindergarten sessions for new JK students (2023-24)
– Track Day, Grades 4-8 students
Thursday, May 25th:
– Grade 8 Graduation Trip to Kettleby Valley Camp, all day
– Travelling Stage Drama workshops, 8:30am-11:20am
Friday, May 26th:
– Luke 4:18 Social Justice Student Symposium at the YCDSB, all day
– Travelling Stage Dance workshops, 8:30am-1:30pm
Closing Prayer
In this month devoted to Mary we pray:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
St. Nicholas, pray for us.
Wishing you a great week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal