Year: 2024

2024 Lenten Mass

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

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"

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

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! 

  • WIN AMAZING Gift Baskets!! 
  • Movie Day Snack Bar!!

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Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– St. Francis de Sales

February 12, 2024

Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.

My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"