St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
We are gifted with each other
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"
Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,
Throughout November, we continue to reflect on the virtue of justice. Christian justice is rooted in love. It is based on fairness, mercy and compassion. We are called to be kind and to give generously. These are qualities that lead us to live lives where justice will prevail.
God of ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 14-18, 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"
