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Month of October: A Marian Month
The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily because the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. It was instituted to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. That is why Pope Francis has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October. Please use the following to celebrate and honour our Blessed Mother. Please use the following How to Pray the Rosary card, provided by the Knights of Columbus.
October is:
German Heritage Month (National)
Canadian Islamic History Month (National)
Latin American Heritage Month (National)
Women's History Month (National)
Canadian Library Month (National)
Healthy Workplace Month (National)
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (National)
International Walk to School Month (International)
October/November 2024 - Secondary School Information Sessions for Prospective Students and Families
草莓社区 School Board (草莓社区) will hold a series of information sessions for prospective students and families interested in enrolling in a 草莓社区 secondary school for the 2025-2026 school year. The information sessions will provide an overview of the programs and services offered at Dufferin-Peel Catholic secondary schools and will provide students and families with an opportunity to take a tour of the school and hear from current students about the transition into secondary school. A schedule of the Secondary School Information Sessions is available
on the 草莓社区 website. For more information about the information sessions, please contact your school directly.
Launch of B.E.S.T Spirit Wear e-Store
The B.E.S.T committee is excited to launch its first e-store powered by Talbots. The Black Excellence Success Team strives to advance the well-being of Black students, foster community relationships, and provide mentorship opportunities for our members. The new B.E.S.T logo designed by Emmanuella Olobade adorns new items that include notebooks, golf shirts, tumblers, hoodies, and more. The e-store closes on October 10, 2024 and all items will be shipped to St. Kevin C.E.S. for in-person pick-up at a date to be determined. We encourage you to wear your B.E.S.T Spirit Wear to the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Professional's Expo on November 6, 2024 at Notre Dame C.S.S. Link to e-Store: https://form.jotform.com/242181324665253
October 3 - Parent ProGrant Session: Preparing Your Child with Differing Abilities for the Sacraments In-Person Information Session
草莓社区 School Board Special Education Advisory Committee and Special Education and Learning Services are hosting an in-person ProGrant information session for families who will be preparing their child(ren) with differing abilities for the Sacraments. It will be held at the Catholic Education Centre on Thursday October 3rd, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please refer to the event flyer for registration and information.
October 4 鈥� Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
October 5 鈥� Memorial of St. Faustina Kowalska
October 5 - World Teacher Day (International)
October 6 鈥� Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 6-12 - Fire Prevention Week
Join National Fire Protection Association in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. For more information and resources, visit the NFPA website.
October 7 - Empowering Women Day鈥嬧赌�
草莓社区 recognizes the first Monday in October as Empowering Women Day. A day to commemorate the notable achievements and advancements of Canadian women and address the challenges faced by Canadian women.
October 7 鈥� Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the
Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. (Luke 1:28)
October 9 - Parent ProGrant Session: Navigating the Individual Education Plan Virtual Information Session
草莓社区 School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee and Special Education and Learning Services Department are hosting a virtual ProGrant information session for families of students with diverse learning abilities to learn more about the I.E.P. process in 草莓社区 on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please refer to the event flyer for registration and information.
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 11 鈥� PA Day (Elementary & Secondary)
October 11 - Memorial of St. John XXIII
October 11 - International Day of the Girl
October 13 鈥� Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 14 鈥� Thanksgiving
Day 鈥� A Special Day of Prayer in Canada
It is fitting for God's people to offer public thanks for all the gifts we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ. Our God also wants us to share the goods of the earth with all people.
October 15 - Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus
October 16 鈥� World Food Day
World Food Day has been promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization since 1981. The Church is concerned about the issue of hunger in the world, remembering the words of the Son of Man on the last judgement of the nation, "鈥 was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink鈥�" (Matthew 23:35).
October 16 - Memorial of St. Marguerite d'Youville
October 17 - Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch
October 18 鈥� Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
St. Luke is the author of the third gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles. He is a patron of the medical profession.
October 20 鈥� Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time World - Mission Sunday
Catholics throughout the world are invited to pray for and give to the missions. The collection this Sunday is organized by the Pontifical Missions Society.
October 21 - Feast of St. Ursula
October 21-25 - National School Bus Safety Week
October 23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
October 23 - 草莓社区's Adult Faith Formation for All Series: Hope for the Future: Faith and Mission in the Here and Now
For our first session, we are delighted to welcome Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Fr. Richard is a Jesuit priest from Australia, with degrees in Arts and Education, and a master's degree in theology. Fr. Richard has lectured on faith and culture all over the world and is the author of 13 books, his most recent entitled, "Why God 鈥� Stories to Inspire Faith." We are blessed to have him present to Dufferin-Peel CDSB employees. Please view the attached flyer for complete session information. Time: 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, 5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga. Employees can register on:
October 24 - Child Care Worker & ECE Appreciation Day (Provincial)
October
25 - Dress Purple Day (October is Child Abuse Prevention Month)
Every
October, Children's Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the
important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable
children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign.
This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on October 25, 2024. We are calling
on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families
that they are here to help! More Information.
October 27 鈥� Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 28 鈥� The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
Saints Simon and Jude appear in the New Testament lists them as one of the
apostles.鈥�
November Virtue of the Month: Conscience
Conscience is the voice of God within us. A developed conscience helps us make decisions that support truly loving relationships.
November is:
Albanian Heritage Month
Hindu Heritage Month
National Adoption Awareness Month
November 1 鈥� Solemnity of All Saints
This feast honours all the saints of the Church, known and unknown. The occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the nature of sainthood and to celebrate the exemplary faithfulness of holy men and women of every place and time whose lives and deeds continue to inspire us.
November 2 鈥� The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls鈥� Day)
Happy are those who have died in the Lord. Let them rest from their labours for their good deeds go with them. (Revelation 14:13)
November 3 鈥� Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time
November 4 鈥� Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo
November
5-11 - Treaty Recognition Week
The
first full week in November is marked as Treaties Recognition Week. This
is an opportunity to recognize and understand the importance of treaty
education and to help everyone in Ontario learn about treaty. Please
visit the Indigenous
Education SharePoint Site for access to classroom livestreams, teacher
PD and resources to support learning K-12.
November 5-11 -
Veterans' Week (National)
November 6 - Take Our Kids to Work Day
This year鈥檚 Take Our Kids to Work Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Take Our Kids to Work Day is an annual program in which Grade 9 students are hosted by parents, friends, relatives, or volunteers at workplaces across the country every November. The program supports career development by helping students connect school and the world of work. Spending a 鈥榙ay in the life鈥� of a profession or workplace is a fun and fascinating way to explore the world of work, think about career options, and make informed educational decisions.
November
7 - International Inuit Day
This
is a day to recognize the vibrant culture and rich history of Inuit communities
in Canada and around the world. To access classroom ready resources K-12 please
visit the Indigenous
Education SharePoint Site.
November 8 - Indigenous Veterans Day
Did you know that November 8th is marked as Indigenous Veterans
Day? For over years, Canadians have set aside the 11th Day of November to
remember the sacrifices of soldiers who fought for Canada and the British
Commonwealth in global conflicts that took place in foreign lands. Most
Canadians are not aware of the contributions made by Indigenous Warriors in
those military campaigns, nor of the crucial role they played during the War of
1812 -- the only war ever fought on Canadian soil. For more information and
resources please visit the Indigenous
Education SharePoint Site.鈥�
November 9 鈥� Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 10 鈥� Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 11 鈥� Remembrance Day
Canadians pause today in silence to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity throughout the world. This is a day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a nation to bring God鈥檚 peace into the world.
November 11 鈥� Memorial of St. Martin of Tours
November 12 鈥� Memorial of St. Josaphat
November 16 鈥� Christmas Around the Corner Market at St. Vincent de Paul C.E.S.
Please join St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School as they host "Christmas Around the Corner鈥� Market on Saturday November 16 at St. Vincent de Paul C.E.S. at 665 Willowbank Trail in Mississauga from 10 am to 2 pm. Home d茅cor, jewellery, baked goods, personalized bags, stationery, greeting cards, mirror decals, personalized gifts, environmentally friendly products, wreaths, silicone baby products and lanyards, and much more. Free entry. Prizes. More surprises to come! For more information, contact Loretta at ext. 60800. More Information.
November 17 鈥� Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Day of the Poor
In 2017, Pope instituted the World Day of the Poor so that 鈥渢hroughout the world Christian communities can become an even greater sign of Christ鈥檚 charity for the least and those most in need.鈥� -Message of his Holiness, Pope Francis, First World Day of the Poor, 19 November 2017
November 18-22 - Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Provincial)
November 18-22 - Canada History Week (National)
November 21 鈥� Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Any Mary said, 鈥淢y soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.鈥� (Luke 1:46-49)
November 22 鈥� PA Day (Elementary & Secondary)
November 22 鈥� Memorial of St. Cecilia
November 23 - Holodomor Memorial Day (National)
November 24 鈥� Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - World Day of Youth
鈥淵oung People must say to the world: It is good to follow Jesus! You bring us the joy of faith and tell us that we must live the faith always with a young heart.鈥� - Message of his Holiness, Pope Francis
November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (International)
November 30 鈥� Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
Andrew is known as the first disciple of Jesus. Later, when Jesus chose his apostles, Andrew was among the Twelve.
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