Today is the Third Sunday of Easter.
In today’s Gospel reading, the two disciples told the eleven and their companions what had happened on the road to Emmaus and how Jesus had been known to them in the breaking of the bread. While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Although they were scared, Jesus reassured them of their witness to his death and resurrection, and indicated that repentance and forgiveness of sins was to be proclaimed in his name to all nations.
Loving Jesus,
Thank You for being with us.
Guide us when we are confused or afraid,
and strengthen us with Your courage.
Help us to see Your loving presence among us, and
open our hearts to be Your loving presence in the world.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Yearbook
Don’t forget, our 2025-2026 yearbook is on sale, but not for long!
Don’t delay, order now to avoid disappointment! Be sure to place your order by Sunday, April 26th, 2026!
Shake for Sharelife
Thank you to all families who sponsored their children a toonie for our Shake for ShareLife dance! All monies raised will be donated directly to ShareLife, the official charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto, which supports more than 40 Catholic agencies and grant recipients serving the poor and marginalized in the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond.
We will communicate the total amount raised in our upcoming weekly update
Thank you for your generosity and supporting ShareLife!
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Let us pray for our primary students who will celebrate their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 10th at St. Mark’s Parish. May God bless them on this day and always!
Supporting Animals in Need
Ms. Lee and Mrs. Remisiar’s classes would like to invite you to donate soft, gently used towels and blankets for the Stouffville Veterinary Clinic. Donations are being collected until the end of April and will support our community’s animals. Please contact Ms. Hurrle at christine.hurrle@ycdsb.ca if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
Catholic School Council (CSC) – Hot Lunch Program
Don’t forget to place your order for Booster Juice, via School-Day by April 27, 2026! The deadline for ordering is FINAL. NO exceptions will be made.
Visit www.school-day.com to place your orders.
Thank you for supporting our hot lunch program!
Catholic School Council (CSC) – Upcoming Fundraiser
St. Mark CES and Catholic School Council (CSC) are pleased to announce the return of our Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Kernels Popcorn Fun Packs fundraiser!
Orders will be ready in time for the Victoria Day May long weekend! Details will be shared in a separate email on April 22nd.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Tuesday, April 21st:
> Praying with the Rosary Apostolate; FDK to Grade 6 classes
> Grade 6 (McGinnes) STREAM Centre Visit at All Saints CES, all day
Wednesday, April 22nd:
> Earth Day
> Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Kernels Popcorn Fun Packs Fundraiser ordering open via School-Day
Friday, April 24th:
> Easter & St. Mark Feast Day Mass at St. Mark Parish, 8:30am; all families are welcome to attend
Upcoming Activities and Events
April 26th: Last Day for Yearbook Orders
April 29th: Grade 4 PIRLS Testing
April 29th: TerraCotta Butterfly Cookie Delivery for orders placed; last snack
April 30th: School-Level Oral Communications Competition, 8:45am
May 1st: FDK (Mariano/Petrucci) In-School Mad Science Presentation
May 1st: Virtue Buddies: A Focus on Responsibility
May 4th-8th: Catholic Education Week
May 4th: Catholic Education Week Virtual Liturgy, FDK to Grade 6 classes
May 4th: Junior Boys Basketball Tournament at École Catholique Pape-François
May 5th: Junior Girls Basketball Tournament at Blessed Chiara Badano CES
May 5th: Area Finals Oral Communications Competition, Our Lady of the Annunciation CES
May 5th: Virtue Buddies (Group 1): Faith Play Day
May 6th: Catholic Education Week 2026 Province-Wide Virtual Mass
May 7th: Virtue Buddies (Group 2): Faith Play Day
May 13th: FDK (Couperthwaite/Ferrara, Roszell/Lucci) In-School Mad Science Presentations
May 13th: Junior Track Day at Stouffville Clippers Arena; students and staff
May 14th: CSC Meeting in Library, 6:30pm
May 18th: Victoria Day (no school)
Closing Prayer
Let us close by praying:
Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal