St. Monica School
60 Sterritt Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5B6
Tel (905) 454-6346 Fax (905) 454-6349
www.dpcdsb.org/MONIC
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
Dec. 2013 Special Edition
Newsletter
Mississauga Brampton
Oh God, whose mighty Son was born
in Bethlehem those days long ago, lead
us to that same poor place, where
Mary laid her tiny Child, And as we
look on in wonder and praise, make
us welcome him in all new life, see him
in the poor, and care for his
handiwork, the earth, the sky and the
sea. Oh God, bless us again in your
great love. We pray for this through
Christ our Lord. AMEN!
Central Family of Schools
L. Papaloni
Superintendent
P. Peroni
Principal
C. Duke
Vice Principal
C. McIntyre
Head Secretary
E. Weseloh
Assistant Secretary
TBD
Council Co- Chairs
A. da Silva
Trustee
Dates to Remember
January 16: Mr. Sub, Peel Waste Management Sessions
(905) 890-0708 (ext. 20154)
December 20-January 5: Christmas Holidays
January 20: PD Day
anna.dasilva@dpcdsb.org
January 6: Happy New Year! Welcome Back!
January 21: Drop Off Used Books
January 7: 10 Youth Faith Ambassadors SFX Parish
St. Jerome’s Parish
January 23: Pizza Day
Fr. Jan Kolodynski
January 24: Hip Hop Groups Burton Manor
Pastor
January 28: FDK Registration 7 p.m.
8530 Chinguacousy Rd.,
January 29-Jan. 31 FDK Registration 9-12; 1-3
Brampton, Ontario
January 8: School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. All Welcome
January 9: Gr. 2 Rosary, PIZZA DAY
January 15: Gr. 5 Extended French Information Meeting 7 p.m.
Rosary Apostolate
905-455-4260
However you say it:
Buon Natale Feliz Navidad Joyeux Noel
Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia
Weso ychs'wia Maligayang Pasko Sretan Bozic
Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah Feliz Natal
God Jul
Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
. . . Merry Christmas to all!
Website: www.stjeromeparish.ca
Principal’s Message:
As we continue our Christmas preparations, we are reminded
of our many blessings. I want to thank each of you for your
support, cooperation, and kindness expressed in so many ways
at St. Monica School
The success of a school in providing the richest possible
environment for learning depends not only upon teaching
professionals and support staff of the highest quality who are
dedicated and care about children, but also on a close
cooperative relationship between school, home, church and
community agencies/businesses. Again our Pastor-Fr. Jan
continues to inspire us in many ways, our Advent Mass at the
church, visits to our school, attending our Virtues recognition
assembly etc. Most recently our entire school followed
Father’s lead with “Doing Good Deeds” for Advent. All
students were asked to reflect on good deeds, prayers, mass
attendance in preparation for Christmas. All students then
received pieces of STRAW (from St. Jerome’s) and placed the
straw in the Creche while reciting their good deeds and
intentions. This will then be brought to our parish for further
meaning and connection.
This is a fabulous
school with an
amazing group of
individuals. I
sincerely thank
everyone for being
true
partners in catholic
education. Thank you
all for assisting the
dedicated St. Monica
staff to provide the
best possible
education for your children, our students!
On another note, I want to inform you that T. Gratton will be starting
her maternity leave Jan. 6, 2014. We wish her and her family all the
best on the arrival of their new addition. We are interviewing for her
LTO, and will inform you once a teacher is assigned.
Remember to try to be kinder than necessary,
for everyone we meet may be fighting some kind of battle!
YOU Make A Difference!!!
Thank you to all parents/guardians who:
•attended our Advent mass
•supported all Advent and Christmas events; Share life
Christmas Store, Gifts of Warmth, weekly primary advent
liturgies, Christmas Spirit Week, Santa Photos, Primary
Christmas Craft and Choir evening, Burton Manor Choir
Cheer
St. Jerome’s Parish
Tel: 905-455-4260, Fax: 905-450-6326
E-Mail: office@stjeromeparish.ca
Homepage: http//www.stjeromeparish.ca
Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Fourth Week of Advent
Suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God-Luke 2:3 This week we
add the Angel candle and as all four
candles blaze, we recall the light of heaven’s glory and
the celestial army sent by God to share his good tidings
of great joy. Basking in this light we join the ranks of
that host. For we are members of God’s liberating facesent to spread the good news throughout the earth.
ST. JEROME CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
TUESDAY DECEMBER 24
5:00 P.M., 7:30 P.M., 9:30 P.M.,
12:00 MIDNIGHT
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25
10:30 A.M. AND 12:00 NOON
THURSDAY DECEMBER 26
10:00 A.M. ONLY
SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD
(HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
TUESDAY DECEMBER 31-5:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1—10:30 A.M. & 12 NOON
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2014
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