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.
Halloween Fundraiser
Please note the amount communicated to families last week for our Halloween fundraiser through the purchase of glow accessories and snacks was incorrect. The correct amount raised was $788.67. As previously communicated, the funds raised for this school-based fundraising initiative will be used for the purchase of technology. Thank you for your understanding.
Christmas Sweet Treats Charity Fundraiser
St. Mark CES’ Luke 4:18 committee will sell Christmas candy and chocolate treats in support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). These special sweet treats are the perfect for stocking stuffers for children and special gifts for friends and co-workers!
Our Christmas Sweet Treats will be available for purchase via School-Day from November 24th to December 4th. All proceeds from the sale of these candy and chocolate treats will be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Mark Parish Conference. Christmas Sweet Treats will be delivered the week before Christmas.
Please see the prices below.
Visit www.school-day.com to place your orders beginning on Monday, November 24th!
All proceeds from the sale of our sweet treats will support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you for giving generously to support our neighbours in need this Christmas!
Advent Mass
Our Advent mass will take place on Thursday, December 4th at 10:00am at St. Mark’s Parish. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us as we gather as a community of faith.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
November 24th – December 4th: Sale of Christmas Sweet Treats for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; visit www.school-day.com to place your orders!
Monday, November 24th:
– Final day to donate to the Luke 4:18 Rose of Sharon Supply Drive; please refer to your class Christmas Giving Supply Drive list
Wednesday, November 26th:
– Diversified Theatre performance – The Wizard of Oz at the Flato Markham Theatre, Grades 1-3
– Grade 2 First Reconciliation Ceremony at St. Mark Parish, 7:00pm
Thursday, November 27th:
– HERO program, Grades 5&6 classes; facilitated by St. Mark Parish Youth Minister
> Grade 5 (Bufalini), 12:10-12:50pm
> Grade 6 (McGinnes), 12:50-1:30pm
> Grade 6 (Rastoaca), 1:45-2:25pm
– CSC Meeting in the library, 6:30pm
Upcoming Activities and Events
December 4th: Advent Mass at St. Mark’s Parish, 10:00am; all parents/guardians are invited to attend
December 5th: Virtue Buddies – A Focus on the Virtue of Hope
December 9th: Confessions at St. Mark Parish, Grades 3-6
December 11th: Delivery of TerraCotta Snowman Cookies during last snack, for orders placed
December 15th-19th: Christmas Spirit Week!
December 15th: Christmas Music Concert in gymnasium, 1:45pm, presented by St. Katharine Drexel CHS
December 16th: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate; all classes
December 17th: Kindergarten & Primary (Grades 1-3) Christmas Concert, 12:30pm
December 18th: Family Christmas Event in gymnasium, 6:00-8:00pm, sponsored by CSC
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