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Weekly Update: March 17-21, 2025
Today is the Second Sunday of Lent. We continue our Lenten journey.
Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Saviour as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man and giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You by following His example of suffering, ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 17-21, 2025"
Weekly Update: March 3-7, 2025
Welcome to the month of March! This month we focus on the virtue of perseverance. Perseverance is the quality that allows someone to keep going and continue trying even when faced with difficulties or obstacles.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder that each individual, regardless of their abilities, has the right to be respected, embraced, ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 3-7, 2025"
Weekly Update: February 24-28, 2025
The Golden Rule as explained in the Gospel of Matthew offers wisdom on ways to avoid actions that could be hurtful to others. “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you.” It is important for each one of us to be kind and respectful, and to be aware of how our words and actions affect others. We ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 24-28, 2025"
Weekly Update: February 17-21, 2025
Tomorrow is Family Day, a good day to pause and thank God for the gift of our families. We know that parents and those who act as parents in the lives of our students can be models of wisdom.
Loving God, you gave us the commandment to honour our father and mother. In your loving kindness hear our prayers for ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 17-21, 2025"
Yearbook Cover Contest
‘Spread Kindness Like Confetti’ is this year’s theme for St. Mark CES’ yearbook cover!
Students are invited to submit an entry for our yearbook cover contest. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 3, 2025.
Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Board News
We Remember Pope Francis
We pause to remember Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice of peace, compassion and hope in our world.
Pope Francis was a great pastor who spoke from the heart and with tender affection, demonstrating compassion, care and respect for all,
... Continue reading "We Remember Pope Francis"Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
Alleluia! He is Risen!
On behalf of the entire staff of the York Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. During this most sacred and joyful time in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and the promise of
... Continue reading "Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!"Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week
As we enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Catholic liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and the profound meaning of His passion, death and resurrection.
This week marks the culmination of our Lenten journey, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, through which we have drawn closer to God and prepared
... Continue reading "Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week"