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On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

I hope that you and your family enjoyed a wonderful March break!

Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will be ours at Easter.

Today is ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 18-22, 2024"

Wishing all of our families a wonderful March break!

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, March 18th!

Sincerely,

C. Quadrini, Principal

Welcome to the month of March! This month we celebrate the virtue of perseverance, which is linked with the moral virtue of fortitude. Perseverance is the quality that allows someone to keep going and continue trying even when faced with difficulties or obstacles. It is this virtue that helps us through the dark and difficult days. It gives us the discipline that not only leads ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 4-8, 2024"

Today is the Second Sunday of Lent. We continue our Lenten journey.

Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Saviour, as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man and giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You by following His example of suffering, and make us ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 26 – March 1, 2024"

Dear St. Mark CES Parents and Guardians,

On Ash Wednesday, we began the Lenten season.

God our Father,

You formed us from the dust of the earth and brought us to new life in Christ through the waters of Baptism. We ask you to change our hearts as we journey through these forty days of Lent. Help ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 19-23, 2024"