Ms. De Ponte

#CatholicEducation must include authentic faith testimony and discussion! We can’t rely on the textbook. The grade 4s and I had AWESOME conversations about The Most Holy Name of Mary and Our Lady of Sorrows. One student this morning even said: “I love religion class!”.

A big congrats to the SPX Computer Animation Team who came in first today at the @TCDSB local contest! They will be representing our school and board at the @skillsontario Competition on May 6th at the Toronto Congress Centre! @MsDePonte @TCDSB_RDAddario

A big thank you to @PlanetWordDC and @stefanfatsis for hosting the tournament! Hope to see you again next year! @SPXCSPC @TCDSB @TCDSB_RDAddario @TCDSBdirector @LubinskiTeresa 3/3

The SPX Scrabble Team was back at it again today! Lots of hardware earned, including a trophy for Best Overall Team! Thanks @DublinHeights for hosting! Next stop for some of our team members - the North American Championship in Washington! @TCDSB @TCDSB_RDAddario

Today SPX hosted the Toronto School Scrabble Championship for the 2nd year in a row! Congrats to our entire team who played exceptionally well! Special shoutout to Cameron & Liam who finished 1st and Finn & Hugo who came in 3rd! @SPXCSPC @TCDSB @TCDSB_RDAddario

If you’ve seen our Christmas episodes, “The Shepherd” and “The Messengers”, you know they belong together (like Mary and Joseph). And now they are together—carefully woven into a single story.

The Eucharist in Times Square: Procession With Father Mike Schmitz Draws Thousands on NYC Streets Priests, nuns, and laity participated in a massive Eucharistic Procession on the streets of New York City on Oct. 10, 2023. Approximately 5,000 Catholics attended the procession hosted by the Napa Institute for this year's Principled Entrepreneurship Conference. Father Mike Schmitz, the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of Duluth, opened the conference with a standing-room-only Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Eucharistic procession and Benediction. In his homily, Father Mike said he initially did not want to lead a Eucharistic procession. His students at the University of Minnesota Duluth often ask if they can process with the Eucharist on campus, but he also says no. He fears the general public will not understand the Eucharist or know how to react when the procession passes by. "When I think of a Eucharistic procession, like no, I want them to know this is Jesus. I want them to understand. No, this is the love of God for you in the flesh," Father Mike explained. "This is the love of God who loves you to the point where even if you are his enemy, He's poured out his life for you. In fact, that's what scripture says." He said as Catholics who believe, we will notice Jesus in the Eucharist. However, he encourages the faithful to help the world understand Jesus' Eucharistic Presence. "What God has asked us to do tonight is what he asked Jonah to do," Father Mike said, referencing the Oct. 10 daily Mass readings. "'Go out there and take me [the Eucharist] with you. "Go out there to a world that doesn't notice me [Jesus]– that doesn't understand me [Jesus]--That doesn't accept me. Go out there and just take me [the Eucharist] with you." Father Mike then explained why he wants Jesus to "come in power and glory." "We will all know in that moment when God comes fully revealed and fully present. Everyone will notice. No one will miss him and no one will misunderstand His love," he said. "We will have either chosen to be his friends or we will have chosen to be his enemies." He then concluded his homily saying the procession was an "incredible opportunity" to be Jonah and Simon of Cyrene. "Let this procession be your choice to say, 'God, I want you to recognize me in Your Glory, so I'm going to cling to You.'" Following Mass, Father Mike led Benediction and the Eucharistic procession began from Saint Patrick's Cathedral. New York Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen held the Eucharistic monstrance while priests, religious, and laity followed. Several priests and religious orders attended, including the Sisters for Life, the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, Dominican sisters, and clergy from both the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Napa Institute representative Grady Connolly told ChurchPOP that attendees said the Eucharistic procession "was one of the most moving experiences of their faith thus far. Many were moved to tears as we processed through Times Square during rush hour with a police escort." bit.ly/46rN2RN Video courtesy of @NapaInstitute

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. #memorial

On World Alzheimer’s Day, let us #PrayTogether for all those who suffer from this disease, for their families and for those who lovingly care for them.

I’m a published co-author with the one and only @DrChristianElia ! Two years in the making. 🙌🏻🥳. Thanks for including me to be part of this amazing opportunity.

Right now the pope is leading almost a million young people in adoration before the blessed sacrament.

@stpiusxtcdsb @SPXCSPC @TCDSB Two really amazing women who were so dedicated to their job! They made St Pius such a wonderful place to be. Bravo! 👏🥳

Today we clapped out Ms Maringola and Mme Miceli who are now officially retired!! We will miss you both and we wish you much happiness and love!! @SPXCSPC @TCDSB

Last day of school celebrating red and white Canada Day! This afternoon the Grade 2s and 3s played “Canada Day Bingo”! The excitement was real! 🇨🇦 ☀️😎 @TCDSB @StGregoryCS

Eternal Rest: Crew believed to be dead: Tour company OceanGate Expeditions said it believes the five passengers on board the missing Titanic-bound submersible have died. The Coast Guard is providing an update on the search.

Real life math scenario - perfect for reviewing many math skills at the end of the year! Students were given $15 to spend, had to make a grocery list and stay within their budget. Adding, subtracting and rounding all reviewed using financial literacy. @StGregoryCS

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on Us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for Us! @TCDSB @StGregoryCS @archtoronto

Save Google Classroom! Some boards are discontinuing GC for September to save money. Ministry-owned Brightspace to be the only VLE option, despite it being designed for adult learners, and is a less user-friendly platform for K-12 Ss. RT to urge boards to reconsider! #OntEd

@SevsSevens @TCDSB_THT @TCDSB @CDobrowolska @DrChristianElia I recognize this student! Look familiar to you?

Another fantastic emblem l badge for this student's crew in their term long drama campaign. Students have been designing items to wear that describe the hometown or guild that their created characters are part of. @TCDSB_THT @TCDSB @CDobrowolska

@ItsMsWright @indigo Congratulations!!! So excited for you! 🤗📚

A fantastic day at the Zoo! The grade 2s had a great day exploring and learning about animals and their “creature features”! @StGregoryCS @TheTorontoZoo