Month: November 2021

ADVENT

On Sunday, November 28, we light the first Advent candle, the candle of Hope. In it we see God’s light reflected from the past, shaping our present and shining with hope for the future. God of hope, draw us into your light as we journey. Thank you God for the hope you give us. May our anticipation of the joyful coming of your Son increase ... Continue reading "ADVENT"

First Communion and Confirmation Registrations

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Fr. Landorff would like parents of students in grades 2, 3, 7 and 8 ,to know that St. John Chrysostom Parish  will begin registrations for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Registration will begin on Monday, November 22, 2021, and will close on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Parents are to contact the parish office ... Continue reading "First Communion and Confirmation Registrations"

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"

KINDNESS WEEK

KINDNESS week takes place next week at SJC!  We have planned a week filled with themed days to recognize this event.  We kick off our week  of events with a  Virtual School Liturgy and Assembly. At SJC, we recognize  and foster a culture of inclusivity and this year, our collaborative activity will be the sharing of the story “One” .  We will be creating a ... Continue reading "KINDNESS WEEK"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"

Remembrance Day

On November 11, at 10:45am, St. John Chrysostom school community will virtually gather together to  reflect and remember  in faith, all who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces.

We thank our  Gr. 7 and 8 students in Ms. Roberts’s  and Ms. Sally’s classes, for leading our school in our Remembrance Day Liturgy.

As a school community, we ... Continue reading "Remembrance Day"