Jean Vanier Catholic School
April 13th, 2017
"Every child, every person needs to know they are a source of joy; every child, every person needs to be celebrated". Jean Vanier
Be Like Jean Vanier-from our School Spirit Team
I have integrity when:
I stand up for what is right.
I mean what I say and say what I mean.
I am my own leader.
Leadership Message
Easter Blessing to all of our students, staff, and families!
Lent has been our time of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. A time of sacrifice and looking inside to see how we can "dust out" those corners of our hearts. This weekend, we remember the most important story of our Catholic faith. As brothers and sisters of Christ, may we remember that each of us has a "story" and we are called to respond to one another with love, compassion, care, and grace. As we walk our own journeys of faith, may we meet those around us with Easter eyes, hearts, and minds and love like Jesus taught us.
A Prayer for Easter Eyes
My Lord Jesus, you have risen to new life!
Give me new eyes with which to recognize your presence in the world around me.
Sharpen my vision so that I may see beyond the ordinary events of each day
and into the extraordinary reality of your grace.
Brighten my view of the world with renewed hope in the coming of your Kingdom.
Soften my gaze so that I may view others with the kind of tenderness and compassion
you showed to so many.
May each day of this Easter season provide glimpses of your glory.
In your most sacred name, we pray.
Amen
Holy Week
Holy Week begins with Passion Sunday, with the blessing of the palms and reading of the Passion. On Monday of Holy Week is the Mass of the Chrism at the Basilica, when the holy oils used in the sacraments are blessed. Lent ends on Wednesday of Holy Week, and the Easter Triduum begins with the mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.
Here is the schedule of masses at OLPH for the Easter Triduum:
- Holy Thursday: April 13th at 7:00 pm
- Good Friday: April 14th at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm
- Blessing of Easter Food: April 15th 12:00 pm
- Easter Vigil: April 15th at 9:00pm
- Easter Sunday: April 16th at 8:30 and 10:30 am
The schedule of masses at St. Sophia's Parish are as follows:
- Holy Thursday, April 13th - Service of the Holy Passion of our Lord (12 Gospel readings) at 7:00pm.
- Good Friday, April 14th – Exposition of the Holy Shroud at 11:00am.
- Holy Saturday, April 15th – Great Saturday Liturgy at 11:00am, followed by blessing of Easter food.
- Sunday, April 16th – Easter Martins (15 minutes) followed with Easter Liturgy at 9:30am. Blessing of Easter food to follow.
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Choir Field Trip
Please note that students will be leaving by bus at 12:00 pm, and returning at 2:00 pm. If parents could be at the school by 11:36 am to assist Mr. Grudzinski that would be appreciated.
Pysanka
Paska Making!
The school smelled fantastic! Thanks to all of the parents that came to help the students, to help bake, and to help clean up the kitchen. We are so blessed!
Ukrainian Corner
The last two weeks were very busy for the Ukrainian Bilingual students:
On Friday, April 7th, the students from grades 1 to 4 participated in the Shumka Student Matinee in the Jubilee Auditorium. Thank you BUCPS for this wonderful opportunity to our students to learn about, participate and appreciate our rich Ukrainian heritage.
On Monday, April 10th, the entire school participated in the Willow Blessing Service with Father Rendy. Thank you pani Baugh and pani Lesoway for organizing this special service of our faith. A special Thank You goes to pani Melnychuk and pan Borys for providing beautiful pussy willows for the school. Thank you parents. grandparents and special guests for attending the Willow Blessing Service.
On behalf of the Ukrainian Bilingual Staff, I would like to wish you and your family a blessed Easter. Нехай воскреслий у три дні Господь обдарує Вас усіх своїми великими і багатими милостинями.
З Богом
пані Цокан
Holy Week Activities
Willow Blessing with Fr. Rendy
Student Readers
Blessed Branches
Learning about Easter
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
Grade 4 Field Trip to the Waste Management Centre
PSC Elections
EICS News Release on Bill 1 Funding
Student Absences
Students are expected to catch up on any material missed during these absences. If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss with your child's teacher.
Grade 4 Parent Information Evening
Please mark the date on your calendars at home! If you have any questions, please call St. Theresa at 780-464-4001.
PSC Family Bingo
Jean Vanier Family Bingo date is set for Friday , April 21, 2017. The PSC is asking for prizes to be donated for this event . All donations can be handed in to the office until April 19. More information on the bingo will come as the day gets closer . Save the date for some family fun ! We hope to see you all there!
Friends of St. Theresa Playground Fundraiser
School Fees - Final Notice
Fees are available to pay online using your Powerschool Parent Account. We will also accept cheques and cash at the office. To avoid your account being sent to collections, please have all fees paid by March 1st, 2017.
If you need help logging in, please call or email the school office and we will help create an account for you.
Upcoming Events at JV
April 13th: Holy Thursday
April 14th: Good Friday - No school
April 17th: Easter Monday - No School
April 18th: Choir at Festival Place 1:00 pm
April 20th: Taste Test
April 21st: PSC Family Bingo
April 24th: Afternoon assembly 1:00 pm
April 26th: Grade 2 classes to OLPH for morning mass
April 26th: Hot Lunch: Subway
April 27th: Grade 1 Stychyshyn - in class presentation from John Walter Museum
April 28th: PD Day - No School for students
May 3rd: Early Dismissal 2:13pm
May 5th: Grade 1 classes to Arbour Day
May 5th: Grade 2 and 3 classes to Edmonton Symphony
Mark you calendar with these dates for 2017!
2017-2018 Approved School Calendar
Jean Vanier Catholic School
Email: jv@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.jv.eics.ab.ca
Location: 109 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-3633
Twitter: @jvcatholic