“Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.” ~ Pope Francis Public Speaking Our In-school Public Speaking Competition will be taking place in our gym, this Monday, March 9 at 1:15 p.m. We will be listening to the speeches from our grade representatives from Grades 4-8. We congratulate
“The Lord gives us a mission, he always has us enter into a process, a process of purification, a process of discernment, a process of obedience, a process of prayer.” –Pope Francis Labour Negotiations The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) announced that they will hold a one-day, province-wide full withdrawal of services (walkout) on Thursday,
Love each other as I have loved you ~ John 15:12 Pancake Tuesday– February 25 This Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday, or “Pancake Tuesday”. This is the day preceding Ash Wednesday and is celebrated in many countries by the consumption of pancakes! In other countries, it is known as “Mardi Gras” as it is the “last
“The world is full of beautiful places. Let your heart be one of them.” ~ Jenim Dibie Family Day Holiday A reminder that Monday, February 17 is Family Day and a holiday. There is no school for students. We wish you all a wonderful day where we hope you can spend time with your family
Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile. ~Mother Teresa Confirmation Congratulations to all of our grade 7 Confirmandi who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday. May the outpouring of the Holy Spirit during this sacrament of initiation bring all of our grade
The time is always right to do what is right~ Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month Welcome to the first full week of February. All month long Canadians are encouraged to take the opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, both past and present, that help to make Canada the
One goal for each day: to convey the tenderness of Christ to those who are most in need. ~Pope Francis Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day, held annually on January 27th, was developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together, and to encourage Canadian families to spend at
Above all, love each other deeply. ~ 1 Peter 4:8 Labour Negotiations Update Our school will be CLOSED to students on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, as a result of the recent announcement by OECTA of a province-wide, one-day full withdrawal of services. Although classes will be canceled on Tuesday, January 21st, our school office will remain open for Advanced Kindergarten Registration on January 21st. Please note
Let us ask for grace to live this year with the desire to take others to heart and to care for them. ~ Pope Francis Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all our St. Elizabeth Seton families. We hope everyone had a wonderful break and enjoyed quality time with family and friends. St. Elizabeth Seton
To you is born this day in David’s city a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord – Luke 2:11 Celebrating Advent as a Family The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday. On this day we celebrate that our waiting for the birth of Jesus on Christmas day is almost over. Rose is