Weekly Update: November 27 – December 1, 2023

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!”

O Jesus, our Eternal King, reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, Most Merciful King, reign in our hearts.

Deacon Gordon Lee from St. Mark’s Parish presented his homily following today’s Gospel reading. To view this homily, visit:

St. Mark’s Church: November 26, 2023 – 9:00am Sunday Mass – Christ the King

https://www.youtube.com/live/11m6j50pEc0?si=kPVP49ynW5kB9fUb&t=1449

Alleluia: 24:09-25:03
Gospel Reading: 24:04-27:26
Homily: 27:38-37:48

 

Primary Christmas Concert

We look forward to St. Mark CES’ Primary Christmas concert on Friday, December 15th . In order to support all families who wish to attend the concert, we have adjusted our schedule as follows:

Part 1: Kindergarten Concert, 12:10-12:50pm

Intermission: 12:50-1:30pm

Part 2: Grades 1-3 Concert, 1:30-2:30pm

More information will follow regarding our raffle for reserved front row seating and parking for the Primary Christmas Concert in our next weekly update!

 

Halloween Fundraiser

Thank you to all families who supported our Halloween fundraiser through the purchase of glow accessories and snacks. We raised $1700! The funds raised for this school-based fundraising initiative will help to subsidize speaker presentations, in-school interactive workshops and/or enhancement programs for students. Well done St. Mark Lions!

 

Advent Mass

Our Advent mass will take place on Thursday, December 7th at 10:00am at St. Mark’s Parish. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us as we gather as a community of faith.

 

Upcoming Activities and Events

Thursday, December 7th: Advent Mass at St. Mark’s Parish at 10:00am

Wednesday, December 13th: Confessions, Grades 3-6 at St. Mark’s Parish, beginning at 10:00am

Friday, December 15th: Primary (JK to Grade 3) Christmas Concert
Kindergarten: 12:10-12:50pm
Grades 1-3: 1:30-2:30pm

December 18th to 22nd: Christmas Spirit Week!

Wednesday, December 20th: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate

 

Closing Prayer

As we come to the end of this month focused on justice, let us pray…

Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it:
a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;
a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them;
a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;
a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.
Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

St. Mark, pray for us.

Wishing you a fantastic week!

Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal