Celebrating Catholic Education
On April 17, 2013, many Mississauga South schools gathered together at St. Joseph Secondary
School to meet with His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins. Cardinal Collins was a very friendly and funny person. He taught us about why we should celebrate the education in our Catholic
Schools. He told us about how he went to Vatican City and the things the cardinals had to do for the election of a Pope. Also, one of the things we really liked about his speech was the gesture we make before the Gospel reading of the three crosses on the forehead (remember the word), mouth (speak the word), and heart (love the word). It is at this time that we remember the importance of our spiritual journey with God‟s help.
Confirmation 2013
On Friday April 19, 2013, the Grade Eight students in Mrs. Oko‟s and Ms. Paciejko‟s classes celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Martin of Tours Church. Confirmation is a once in a lifetime experience where confirmandi make a commitment to God and the Catholic Church.
During Confirmation, many things took place, including the laying on of hands and the blessing with
Chrism. Even though many students and sponsors may have been nervous, all went well. We also need to thank Mrs. Oko and Ms. Paciejko for helping us prepare for this special Sacrament the reunites us with God once again.
2013 Mississauga Ward Rides
The City of Mississauga is hosting bicycle “Ward Rides”. These casual bike rides began in Spring
2012 and are held throughout the City of Mississauga and supported by all Mississauga Councillors.
As an ongoing initiative, the Ward Rides will continue in 2013. All Mississauga residents and their families are encouraged to attend.
WHO:
WHAT:
ALL RIDERS ARE WELCOME.
Ward Rides are essentially neighbourhood bike tours for residents and are a great and fun way to encourage cyclists of all abilities to „get out there‟ and learn the local routes in a supportive group.
WHEN: Scheduling and other information available at http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/ward-rides
WHERE: All Wards in Mississauga (location of rides varies by Ward). Each ride is 10 to 15 km.
WHY: Mississauga has so many recreational trails and it is important to learn how to ride to them safely.
Small bike-related FREEBIES will be available at the end of each ride.
HELMETS: By law, all minors are required to wear a helmet, and adults are strongly encouraged to do so.
TYPE OF BIKE: Use of a HYBRID bike is recommended (i.e. road-only bikes are not suitable for unpaved off-road trails which may be part of some routes).
Ward rides are sponsored by: Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) with support from
Councillor Chris Fonseca and the Cycling Office.