Liturgical
November is dedicated to remembering our dearly departed. Two important observances are found on the first two days of the month: All Saints Day and All Souls day. November finds us in the last part of Ordinary Time of Year C in the three year liturgical cycle. Other Feast Days include St. Martin de Porres, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Martin of Tours, St. Agnes of Assisi, St. Cecilia, St. Clement, St. Andrew and Christ the King. Sunday, November 27th is the first Sunday of Advent and marks the beginning of a new Church year.
The Virtue of Justice
This month we celebrate justice. This is one of the virtues that Jesus modeled through his words and deeds. We take opportunities this month to reflect on the justice that is needed to heal our beautiful, yet wounded planet. We think of the justice needed in the classroom and school yard to heal fractured relationships. We think of the justice needed to stand for the world. When we join justice with Compassion (October’s virtue) we strongly echo the Gospel message and example of Jesus.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations (OCGE) state that the student is expected to become a responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.OCGE4 This echoes the virtue of justice being celebrated this month. Through opportunities to reflect on All Souls and All Saints Day as well as Remembrance Day, students will have a chance to deepen their responsible citizenship.
Gr. 8 Open House @ SBA
Halloween Fundraiser Information for Families – CSC
The Catholic School Council is excited about the Halloween Dance Fundraiser this week!. Families looking to participate and donate to this event may use the attachments below.
Please note: Individual cheques made payable to York Catholic District School Board for tax receipts must have the individual’s name and address on the cheque.
2023 Donation Form.doc Halloween Dance 2023.doc
Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish News
Confirmation:
On Saturday, November 4TH at 1:30pm at St. Brother Andre High School, Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish will be holding a parent information meeting for all grade 7 students regarding Confirmation. The actual registration will take place a couple of weeks after the meeting—on Saturday, November 25TH. For further information please consult the attached letter.
CONFIRMATION PARENT LETTER_2023-2024.pdf
First Communion:
The online registration process commences Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. The in-person First Communion registration day is taking place on Saturday, November 18th at St. Brother Andre high school.
Edge Night Information:
Grades 5 to 8 students are invited to join the Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish team for Edge nights. Edge night activities will take place twice a month on the 2ND and 4TH Saturday of each month at St. Brother Andre High School from 7 to 9pm.
Christmas Gift Card Drive:
Our school community has been so generous in helping our Blessed Frederic Ozanam SSVP fulfill the needs of the less fortunate who live in our community at Christmas.
Once again the BFO SSVP are collecting gift card donations to support families in need. WalMart gift cards will be given to the families to purchase Christmas gifts and food. Other types of gift cards (eg Tim Horton’s, McDonalds, Cineplex, etc) will be distributed amongst the families as additional gifts. They will be distributing the Christmas gift cards to the families during the week of December 4.
If you are aware of any families in your school community that might require assistance this Christmas, please have them contact us at ssvp@blessedozanam.ca OR 289-554-556 ext 5 as soon as possible. Families requesting assistance will have to share financial information in order to qualify for our programme.
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
October 31, 2023 Halloween Dance Fundraiser
November 11, 2023 Remembrance Day – November 10 School Liturgy @ 11am
November 14, 2023 Progress Reports go home / Colby the Magician Presentation
November 16, 2023 Parent/Guardian Interview Night
November 17, 2023 PA Day / Parent/Guardian Interview Morning
December 20, 2023 Primary Christmas Concert @ 1:30 pm