Happy Mother’s Day!
Let us take a moment to give thanks for all mothers: expectant mothers, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, those who fill in for mothers, and those who play mothering roles in our lives.
Loving God,
we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us,
whose love is so precious that it can never be measured,
whose patience seems to have no end.
May we see your loving hand guiding them.
We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of
love or time, or patience.
We ask you to bless them with your own special love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
Rosary Apostolate May Celebration
On Tuesday, May 20th, St. Mark CES will celebrate Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with the Rosary Apostolate.
Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will learn about the story of the Miraculous Medal by watching a play performed by their peers, while students in Grades 3/4 to 6 will watch a short video presentation, then all will participate in the investiture of the Miraculous Medal.
We look forward to this beautiful celebration with the Rosary Apostolate.
Catholic School Council
We thank the CSC for organizing our Krispy Kreme and Kernels Popcorn Fundraiser!
A reminder that pick up for orders placed will take place on Thursday, May 15th from 3:00-6:00pm, just in the time for the long weekend!
Our next Catholic School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30pm in the school library. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Tuesday, May 13th:
– St. Mark Parish Youth Minister visit, 11:30am-12:10pm
Wednesday, May 14th:
– Track and Field Day for Grades 4-6 students, morning (and possibly early afternoon); students only
– Markham School of Dance, Session #1; Grades 1-3 classes
Thursday, May 15th:
– Markham School of Dance, Session #1; Grades 3/4-6 classes
– Pick up of Krispy Kreme and Kernels Popcorn for orders placed, 3:00-6:00pm
Friday, May 16th:
– Practice with the Rosary Apostolate for Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Celebration, 11:30am-12:10pm
Upcoming Activities and Events
May 19th: Victoria Day (no school)
May 20th: Rosary Apostolate, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Celebration
May 21st: Markham School of Dance, Session #2; Grades 3/4-6 classes
May 21st: Catholic School Council Meeting, 6:30pm
May 22nd: Markham School of Dance, Session #2; Grades 1-3 classes
May 22nd: End of Year Mass at St. Mark Parish, 10:00am; families are welcome to attend
Closing Prayer
In this month devoted to Mary we pray the Hail Mary:
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.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal