St. Mark Catholic Elementary School
Courage…Faith…Knowledge
Today is the third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. We light the ‘Shepherd’s Candle’ which is pink because rose is the liturgical colour for joy. Gaudete Sunday is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that we the faithful have reached at this midpoint of Advent.
Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The purple candle for this week is sometimes called the ‘Bethlehem’ candle, serving as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The light of this candle represents peace.
Dear Jesus, You entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 9-13, 2024"
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting in which we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. During this season we are invited to slow down and take time to reflect on what the birth of Jesus means to us.
During this first week of Advent, we light the first purple candle on the Advent wreath. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 2-6, 2024"
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.
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November 13th was World Kindness Day. Let us reflect on the ways that acts of kindness whether large or small can make a difference in our family, workplace, school and parish communities, and the world. We are invited to consider how God calls each one of us to be kind and compassionate to each other as members of God’s loving family.
