MESSAGE FROM FATHER ROSEMOND
Thank you to all who have contributed to the Christmas Farm Workers Dinner this year. Thank you for offering your talents, time, gifts and monetary donations to this event. We were able to welcome more than 350 Migrants for the Mass, Dinner and a Christmas Gift to each one of them. Without you, we would not be able to organize it. May God bless you.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. (Isaiah 9,2)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Merry Christmas! Once again we are celebrating the Blessed season of Christmas. This is the time to reflect about the mystery of God who came to us as a baby to show us His light. Let us turn our hearts to the Baby Jesus in the manger. In Him we can see light. In Him we can see God’s love, peace and mercy. If it is hard for you to see God’s love at this moment, we may repeat the great preacher, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, who said once talking about God’s love: “Man does not love Me because he does not see Me; I will show Myself to him and thus make him love Me. God’s love for man was very great, and had been great from all eternity, but this love had not yet become visible… Then, it really appeared; the Son of God let Himself be seen as a tiny Baby in a stable, lying on a little straw.” Wishing you the love Jesus, Mary and Joseph knew on that first Christmas night. You and your family will share a special remembrance in the Christmas Masses. We wish you a blessed Christmas 2024 and a Happy New Year 2025!
We, Fathers Testamar, Rosemond and Sisters Natalie, Corazon pray that this Christmas may be a blessed one for you and your family.
2025 PARISH CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
The 2025 Sunday envelopes are now ready for pickup at the church entrance.
MESSAGE FROM MR. BALLETTA
Dear Parents,
I wish to thank our parents and families for your continued generosity for all our charities and activities. Our staff would also like to thank you all for your generosity in support and your thoughtful gifts. It is our sincere honour to have your children here at OLS! We wish all our students, parents and families a blessed and joy filled Christmas. Enjoy a restful break.
God Bless You, Mr. Balletta
EXTRACURRICULAR STARTUP
Extracurricular activities will begin the first week we are back from break. Please be on alert for notices your child(ren) may bring home.
JANUARY 15, 2025 – LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MASS
All parents and grandparents are welcome to join the OLS School on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:00 a.m. for Mass.
JANUARY 16 & 23, 2025 – CROSS COUNTRY SKIING.
The Grade 6 class will begin their Cross Country skiing lessons on Thursday, January 16th and Friday, January 23rd . Please refer to the information package sent home from Mr. Crozier. Please note it is very important that the students are dressed appropriately for this event.
JANUARY 21, 2025 – FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS’ MEETING
There will be a First Communion parent meeting on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the lower hall. This meeting is for parents only and at least one parent from each family must attend.
JANUARY 23, 2025 – NOTRE DAME PLACEMENT EXAM FOR GRADE 8 ENTRY
The placement exam will take place on Thursday, January 23rd at 12:30 p.m. We recommend checking the Notre Dame’s website to confirm times www.ndrs.org.
JANUARY 24 & FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – DOWNHILL SKIING
The Grade 7 class will begin their Downhill skiing lessons on Friday, January 24th
and Friday, February 7th. Please refer to the information package sent home. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Crozier. Please note it is very important that the students are dressed appropriately for this event.
JANUARY 26, 2025 – FAMILY & FIRST COMMUNION ENROLMENT MASS
All students in Grade 2 who will be receiving the Sacrament of First Communion will be required to attend this Mass on Sunday, January 26th at 11:30 a.m. We invite all families from OLS to celebrate this Mass. We again will have our Students reading during all Family Masses as well as our amazing children’s choir! The Monthly Family Mass is a wonderful way for our families and students to attend and participate in the required Sunday liturgy.
JANUARY 29 & 30, 2025 OLS GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Further information will be sent home soon.
JANUARY 2022 HOT LUNCH DATES
Tuesday, January 7th McDonald’s Jr. Chicken Burger
Thursday, January 9th Ragazzi Pizza Lunch
Tuesday, January 14th McDonalds Hamburger Lunch
Thursday, January 16th Edo Lunch
Tuesday, January 21st Ragazzi Pizza
Thursday, January 23rd Sausage in a Bun
Tuesday, January 28th McDonald’s Jr. Chicken Burger
Thursday, January 30th Subway Lunch
REMINDERS
KINDERGARTEN 2025-2026 REGISTRATION
Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year for OLS Parishioners is now complete. If you know of any families with children born in the year 2020 that would like to register for our Kindergarten class, please forward them the attached New Student Pre-Registration Request Form, as parent interviews will be held in January. Thank you!
PRESCHOOL 2025-2026 REGISTRATION
We are accepting applications for 3 and 4 year old preschool. If you have a child born in the year 2021 or 2022, please complete and return the attached Preschool Pre-Registration Request Form.
FEDERATION OF LASER MASTER – TERM 2 ENROLMENT
Laser Master will once again be offered after school at OLS for students in Grades 1-7. Classes will be held on Fridays after school from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. The start date is Friday, January 10th and the term end-date is Friday, March 7th. The classes are on a first come first serve basis with a maximum of 14 students. For registration and payment please visit https://lasermaster.com/ and click on the Our Lady of Sorrows link.
PARISH NEWS
COFFEE, CONNECTION & CLARITY WITH OLS PARISH
If you are interested in recharging and connecting with other parents and parishioners, please go to Coffee, Connection and Clarity – Our Lady of Sorrows for further information.
