Tomorrow is the Feast Day of Saints Gabriel, Raphael and Michael.
Gabriel brought messages to God’s people about the coming of the Messiah, as promised by God. Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth, telling her that she was chosen by God to give birth to our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Raphael, known as the “healing power of God,” is the patron saint of young people, shepherds, people who are ill, and travelers.
Michael is known as both a protector of the Church and as a healer.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the gift of the Archangels.
Thank you for their powerful work in our lives.
Help us to rely upon them and to love them for their service.
Archangels, pray for us, heal us, teach us, and protect us.
Amen.
Terry Fox Run
As you are aware, due to the rain, we adjusted the schedule and format of our Terry Fox Run. Our Kindergarten students walked in the hallways, and our Grades 1-6 students walked, rolled or ran in smaller groups in the gymnasium!
We are grateful for the generous donations made online and monetary donations received at school which will support the Terry Fox Foundation. A final total of all donations received will be shared in our next weekly update.
Safety Week
A reminder that September 29th to October 3rd is Safety Awareness Week. As part of our safety initiative, St. Mark CES will continue to practise a variety of safety procedures with students and staff during this week, and will continue to hold practice drills throughout the year to acquaint students with various emergency protocols. Teachers will review these procedures with students in class prior to our practice drills.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Next week, from October 6th to 10th , St. Mark CES will host a Thanksgiving food drive to assist families in need. All food donations will support the Whitchurch Stouffville Food Bank.
Families are invited to donate non-perishable food items. Information regarding the most needed items will be shared in our next weekly update.
Thank you for giving generously to support our neighbours in need.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
September 29th – October 3rd is Safety Week at St. Mark CES
Monday, September 29th:
– All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #2 (Remisiar), 8:30am
– Last day to submit CSC nominations to the main office
Tuesday, September 30th:
– All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #2 (Gordon), 9:50am
– Orange Shirt Day; students and staff are invited to wear an orange shirt
Wednesday, October 1st:
– Cross Country Meet at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, all day; GO LIONS!!
– All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #1 (Harrison), 10:00am
– CSC Elections, in school library, 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday, October 2nd:
– All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #1 (Skeats), 9:50am
– CSC Meeting in library, 6:30pm
Friday, October 3rd:
– Markham Fair trip, Grades 1-6
Upcoming Activities and Events
October 6th-10th: Thanksgiving Food Drive
October 6th: All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #3 (Remisiar), 8:30am
October 6th-8th: Grade 4 CCAT, 10:00-10:30am
October 7th: All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #3 (Gordon), 9:50am
October 8th: All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #2 (Harrison), 10:00am
October 9th: All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #2 (Skeats), 9:50am
October 10th: Thanksgiving Liturgy, 12:30pm in the gymnasium; families are welcome to attend
October 13th: Thanksgiving Day (no school)
October 15th: All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #3 (Harrison), 10:00am
October16th: All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #3 (Skeats), 9:50am
October 17th: YCDSB Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser
October 21st: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
October 23rd: Picture Day
October 24th: PA Day (no school)
October 28th: Grade 4 STREAM Centre Visit (Musa) at All Saints CES, all day
October 27th-31st: Halloween Spirit Week
October 31st: Halloween Dance
Closing Prayer
In honour of St. Gabriel’s visit to our blessed mother, let us pray:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed are 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.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal