St. Joseph, Douro

Friends, this is the great feast of Pentecost, the feast of the Holy Spirit. In the First Reading, the Spirit manifests himself as a strong driving wind, and while you can’t see the wind directly, you can see its effects. The text I want to reflect on today is not in the readings but is one of my favorites: Galatians 5:22–26, when St. Paul talks about “the fruit of the Spirit.” And it’s precisely to this same point: What are the signs that the Holy Spirit is operative in us?

Day 6 of the Novena to the Holy Spirit: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth. Reflection: iceont.ca/novena-to-the-… @ICEontario

CPEC Presentation at Holy Trinity #PVNCInspires

An amazing Catholic Education Week. Talent Show, Book Fair and Arts Night on tomorrow. #pilgrimsofhope #pvncinspires

Statement by the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary, and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Pope Francis cccb.ca/media-release/…

Risen Jesus, help us to see you through our confusion. Help us to laugh in wonder when we realize what you have been working to show us all along: that new life can come from every hurt. Amen. Alleluia! @CCCB_CECC #catholicTO #HappyEaster

Stations of the Cross

Friends, we come to Palm Sunday, which is also called Passion Sunday because we always read at Mass the Passion narrative from one of the synoptic Gospels. This year, we hear from Saint Luke, and I want to look at two elements unique to his particular version, both of which have to do with forgiveness.

A big thank you to Dr David Tranter for today’s inspiring PD session with our staff -grounded, practical, and full of heart! We’re grateful to our Board and Sr Team for supporting such meaningful professional learning. #RelationshipMatters #PVNCInspires #CatholicEd

Deep Learning: Our Living Library comes alive today! Community conversations our students will never forget.

School is Open Tomorrow (Thurs). We look forward to having everyone back.

School is closed tomorrow. We hope all families are safe and warm.

Parents - school and daycare are both closed tomorrow - Tuesday, April 1st. Be safe.

Parents -schools are closed tomorrow. Please spread the word. As a result of the extreme ice storm and ongoing wide-spread power outages across the district, PVNC will be closing all schools and facilities in all regions, tomorrow Mon Mar 31 to students and non-essential staff.

The ice building up today

Developing Mathematical Mindsets

A big thank you to President’s Choice Children’s Charity for their generous donation to support our Nutrition Program at St Joseph Catholic Elementary in Douro. Our volunteers use these supports to run an amazing program. This annual support makes a major impact.

An amazing St Patrick’s Day Celebration - Fiddle. guitar, accordion, step dancing, student leadership…

Exciting to have our increased registrations and enrolment leading up to St Patrick’s Day. Great school community.