A Christmas tradition at the
Catholic Education Centre: Paul Stock and the St. Paul Choir shared
a Christmas gift with staff
in the form of Christmas carols.
St. Rita’s reached into their hearts and into their closets for
their Advent project “Dress the Halls.” Students and staff
gathered gently used clothing that will be sent to needy families in
Third World countries through the Holy Trinity Mission Sewing Group.
Paper cut-outs of clothes were hung throughout the school on “clothes
lines” to represent the donated items. A big thank you goes to
everyone who donated. It was a project that cost nothing while
giving a lot.
A Christmas Message from the Director
Christmas is not a time or a season, but it is a state of
mind.
Cherish peace and goodwill, be plenteous in mercy and may you have
the gladness of Christmas which is hope, the spirit of Christmas
which is peace and the heart of Christmas
which is love.
May God continue to shine his blessings upon you this season and all
year round. Merry Christmas.
Wilma de Rond
Director of Education
The 'Be An Angel Campaign' at Holy Cross
Catholic Secondary school raised over $10,000 in gifts and donations
to help 31 families in all. Student Council also made a
donation of a thousand dollars to help the cause. (Above)
Members of the
STA Chaplaincy Team pose with gift boxes made for seniors living at
McCormick Home in West London. The 71 students on chaplaincy made
and decorated the boxes. Each box contains an STA cross and a hand
written letter from a student explaining who the student is and that
their gift for that senior is the promise to keep them in their
prayers. Staff at the McCormick Home will hand out the boxes to the
residents on Christmas morning.
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quality Catholic education that enables the individual to
become a contributing member of the Church and
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