Dear Parents,
As we are preparing for the last few days before the Christmas break, we wish to thank all our parents and families who have shown our staff and community such wonderful support. Your generous donations, gifts and especially your kindness is greatly appreciated by all of us at OLS! We pray for all our families to have a joyous and peaceful Christmas, and may God continue to bless you all in the New Year!
DECEMBER 17, 2025 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT – NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE
All students must come to school wearing their Christmas Concert attire (they do not need a change of clothes). This year’s Christmas Concert will be held in the Church. The Matinee is at 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) and the Evening show is at 6:45 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.). Entrance to the concert will be by donation. Evening concert dismissal will be from the GYM.
Grade 7 fundraising committee will be selling goodies after both shows (cash only). Please be advised that there is to be no food or beverages in the Church.
DECEMBER 18, 2025
Pancake Breakfast With Santa
Winter Pajama Day
Students may come dressed in their winter PJ’s.
Christmas Holiday Desk Cleanup!
Please have your child bring a large garbage bag to school to clean out their desks.
DECEMBER 19, 2025
Green/Red Colour Day
Students may dress in green, red, or other Christmas colours. There is no cost for this colour day.
Dismissal At 12:00 P.M. – No Afterschool Care
This is the last day of school before Christmas vacation. Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. There will be no afterschool care on this day.
DECEMBER 24, 2025 – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish celebrates a children’s Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Children are invited to participate in this Mass with various roles.
DECEMBER 31, 2025 – DIAMONDS UNDER THE SEA NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION
This is one party you are not going to want to miss. Come join us for the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration at Our Lady of Sorrows Gym! The “Diamonds Under the Sea” themed event includes a kid’s game room in the lower hall. Kids ring in the New Year at 9:00 p.m. with a video count down, lots of fun surprises and again at midnight for those who like to stay until the end. Step into a sparkling underwater world as the OLS Parish Hall is transformed into an oceanic paradise. There will be a DJ, concession and bar with slushies and exciting food options. Get ready to dance the night away and ring in the new year with friends and family. This event promises to be a night to remember, filled with laughter, music, and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the chance to kick off 2026 in style!
Please click here or go to www.olsfundraising.com to view more details and to purchase your tickets. Do not miss out as tickets will sell fast (no tickets will be sold at the door).
JANUARY 5, 2026 – SCHOOL RE-OPENS
School resumes on Monday, January 5th at 8:45 am.
GRADE 7 FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE NEWS
GRADE 7 WINE AND SPIRITS RAFFLE
Grade 7 Wine & Spirits Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 17th at the matinee and evening Christmas Concerts (you do not need to be present to win).
REMINDERS
NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE ON THESE DAYS
**Wednesday, December 17th Christmas concert preparation and staff availability; and
**Friday, December 19th 12 p.m. dismissal as this is last day of school before Christmas.
PARISH NEWS
DECEMBER 24 & 25, 2025 – CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Please see the Parish website for all Mass times (https://olos.ca/about/mass-times).