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The Resurrection of Jesus brings with it much joy and hope. Although we celebrate Easter in a special way this week, the Easter season actually continues for fifty days until Pentecost on May 19th.
During this month we reflect on the virtue of reverence. We give thanks for God’s goodness as found in all of Creation.
April is World Autism Acceptance ... Continue reading "April Brings Hope"
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"
DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT… In the words of Pope Francis
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at Our Lady of Hope begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024. Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or five years old ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration Now Open"
Loving God, In this New Year I pray:
To live deeply, with purpose
To live freely, with detachment
To live wisely, with humility
To live justly, with compassion
To live lovingly, with fidelity
To live mindfully, with awareness
To live gratefully, ... Continue reading ""
Advent is a time of waiting. We are waiting for someone to arrive. But why must we wait? In a world that is accustomed to “instant,” it is easy to forget how long it takes to truly make a mystery known, or gather up all things, or radically transform hearts. The coming of our Saviour takes time because salvation takes time. God sends his Son ... Continue reading "Advent…A time worth waiting for"
