Dear St. Nicholas Community,
We are so excited to commence the 2023- 2024 school year with a strong sense of Joy & Hope! As we embark on this journey of faith, knowledge, and growth, may God’s grace guide our path. The staff at St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is looking forward to your partnership along with that of our parish St. John Chrysostom ... Continue reading "Welcome Back!"
Today is the beginning of the Lunar New Year 2023, beginning the Year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year as a celebration is observed by numerous cultures, and is also often referred to as “Chinese New Year” because it is a traditional festival in China. This festival means the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.
Today is the third Sunday of Advent. We light the pink coloured candle which symbolizes joy. We find joy in knowing that soon it will be Christmas, a time for celebration and a time to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.
As light comes from our Advent candles,
May the blessing of Jesus Christ ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 12-16, 2022"
Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The light of the second purple candle reminds us of the coming of Jesus, the light of our world who brings us hope and fills us with God’s love.
God of love,
May we use the gifts of the Spirit of God
to help bring about the reign ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 5-9, 2022"
Happy New Year! Today our Church begins a new liturgical year on the First Sunday of Advent.
During this first week of Advent, we light the first purple candle on the Advent wreath. This is the “hope” candle. The light of this candle reminds us of the coming of Jesus, the light of our world, who brings us hope. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 28 to December 2, 2022"
Today is the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the church year. The message of this Feast is simple. “Our King is Christ!”
Device Request and Distribution
As the government and CUPE have reached a tentative agreement, no devices are required to be distributed for asynchronous virtual learning. We are thrilled to ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 21-25, 2022"
