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The Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Angel’s Candle/ Symbolizing Peace

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

December 18 marks the fourth Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.

Advent Prayer

Dear Lord,

Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.

Amen.

Candle
The Fourth Sunday of Advent represents the Angel’s candle and symbolizes peace.

Advent Resources

The Jesse Tree

Best Advent Ever

Pray as you Go

Children’s Advent Calendar

Busted Halo

The Third Sunday of Advent: The Shepherd’s Candle / Symbolizing Joy

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

December 11 marks the third Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.

Advent Prayer

Dear Lord,

Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.

Amen.

Candle
The Third Sunday of Advent represents the Shepherd’s candle and symbolizes joy.

Advent Resources

The Jesse Tree

Best Advent Ever

Pray as you Go

Children’s Advent Calendar

Busted Halo

SCC Students Create more than 500 Cards for Veterans Overseas

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

Grade 7-12 students at St. Charles College created and wrote more than 500 cards for Veterans who are deployed overseas. These Veterans will not be home for Christmas. Mr. Perron’s students were able to drop by the Legion to spread some Christmas cheer and share a few of the cards that students created.   

The following is a message from retired veteran Rick Smith of Lockerby Legion Br 564: 

“We thank the students and teachers from St. Charles College for their contributions in making these Christmas cards for Veterans deployed overseas. These Veterans will not be home for Christmas and are always in need of Christmas cheer. Sudbury thanks you for helping the Legion and your ongoing support of Veterans.”

Pius XII Penguins Fill a Crib in Support of the Infant Food Bank

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

This Christmas season the Pius XII School community is pleased to once again be participating in the “Fill A Crib” campaign to support the Infant Food Bank in Sudbury and our community’s most vulnerable: babies and toddlers. There is a crib located in the front lobby of our school where new and gently used items can be donated and used to help over 800 families in need in our community.  The Pius XII community has already filled the crib with over 200 items. Well done, Penguins!

Second Sunday of Advent: The Bethlehem Candle / Symbolizing Faith

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

December 4 marks the second Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.

Advent Prayer

Dear Lord,

Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.

Amen.

Candle
The first Sunday of Advent represents the Candle of Bethlehem symbolizes Faith and Love.

Advent Resources

The Jesse Tree

Best Advent Ever

Pray as you Go

Children’s Advent Calendar

Busted Halo

St. Charles School in Chelmsford Hosts a ‘CEREALsly’ Entertaining Fundraiser For the Friendship House Food Bank 

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

 To spread kindness this past Fall, staff and students at St. Charles Catholic School in Chelmsford collected 245 boxes of cereal to help feed the community through the Friendship House Food Bank. 

Students collected boxes of cereal throughout the community for two weeks. On November 18, 2022, the school celebrated their efforts by creating a giant row of dominos and visually demonstrating how one small act of kindness can cause a ripple effect. 

Melodie Winn, Grade 2/3 French Immersion Teacher at St. Charles School hopes to complete this fundraiser each year! 

“At St. Charles, we are always looking for ways to help our community. Giving students an opportunity to see how a small act of kindness can make a big difference for others is always rewarding as a teacher. It was very exciting to watch as the boxes toppled over, and the students cheered with excitement, all while understanding that there is a greater cause behind it,” she said. 

“Melodie Winn’s idea that one small act can create a massive positive impact for our community has provided our students with a wonderful opportunity to help create social justice for all,” said Angela Polischuk, Principal at St. Charles School. 

“We enjoyed helping people that don’t have as much food. It was cool to watch the cereal boxes fall!” said Ashton Willoughby, Grade 3 at St. Charles School. 

To take their message of kindness one step further, St. Charles Rams are asking schools within our community to complete their own cereal box domino chains in support of local Food Banks. 

First Sunday of Advent: The Candle of Prophecy / Symbolizing Hope

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

November 27 marks the first Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.

Advent Prayer

Dear Lord,

Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.

Amen.

Candle
The first Sunday of Advent represents the Candle of Prophecy and symbolizes Hope.

Advent Resources

The Jesse Tree

Best Advent Ever

Pray as you Go

Children’s Advent Calendar

Busted Halo

Sudbury Catholic District School Board Holds Inaugural Meeting

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board held its Inaugural meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. 

At the meeting, Michael Bellmore was re-elected Board Chair and Raymond Desjardins was re-elected Vice-Chair of the Board. 

“I am proud to serve as Board Chair,” said Michael Bellmore, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “I would like to thank my fellow Trustees for entrusting me with this role. I look forward to working with my fellow Trustees, the Director of Education, and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board community, as we fulfill our mission of nurturing and developing the minds, bodies, and spirits of all students within our Catholic community. I am delighted to continue to support the excellent work taking place in our schools and to continue to advance a strong and vibrant Catholic education system.” 

“I thank my fellow Trustees for electing me as Vice Chair,” said Ray Desjardins, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Working with such talented and dedicated Trustees and staff over these past twelve years has made my role much easier. I was raised in a Catholic home and attended Catholic schools throughout my childhood. I’ve been in Catholic Education as educator and Trustee for over 50 years – Catholic Education is in my DNA. I will enjoy the next four years.” 

The Inaugural Meeting also began the new term for Trustees Jody Cameron, Shirley McKnight, and Stefano Presenza. Both Shirley and Stefano are new to the Board of Trustees, having been elected to their positions as a result of the recent election. 

The meeting began with a mass which was officiated by Father Rex Lumine. Board meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year at 6 p.m. and are open to the public. 

St. Charles Rams Hosts Remembrance Day Service with Local Veterans

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

St. Charles School in Chelmsford invited local Veterans to help assist with their Remembrance Day service on Monday November 7th, 2022. Students also created written post cards for the Veterans which were presented to them. Finally, a display was created and featured photos staff and student’s family members who fought for our freedom in the many wars over the years.

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