On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
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"
Holy Week is the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity. It begins with Palm Sunday, March 24, and ends Saturday, Mar 30. We invite our SJC families to join us Thursday, March 28 for our Stations of the Cross liturgy which will take place at 10:45am and will be led by our Junior students and teachers. Good Friday takes place ... Continue reading "Holy Week"
Dear St. John Chrysostom CES Families,
As we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter Morning, the community of St. John Chrysostom will be partnering with the Newmarket Food Pantry to assist families in need during this season of Lent and almsgiving. We will be participating in a Lenten Food Drive from March 20th-28th. Those who participate, can have a jersey/sport shirt ... Continue reading "LENTEN FOOD DRIVE"
SJC’s ShareLife Fun Day!
In support of our annual ShareLife fundraiser, on Thursday, March 7th, students will dress in their best Tropical/Sunny/Beach/Summer wear while participating in a ρschool-wide MOVIE day! Treats will be available to be purchased and Gift Baskets to be won!
Students will be given ... Continue reading ""
Please join us Wednesday, February 14 for our Ash Wednesday service led by Deacon Gary and our K-3 classes. The Ash Wednesday Service will take place at 10:45 am. A reminder that the school will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 15. We welcome all our students to wear red or pink and to bring their ... Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Service"
