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Stations of the Cross
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Stations of the Cross event, hosted by our Grade 8 students, on Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 pm. This event will be a powerful and inspiring reflection of the Holy Week messages, and our Grade 8s (and AST Choir) have worked hard to make this a memorable and meaningful experience for ... Continue reading "Stations of the Cross"
April Events
CSC Cookie Dough Fundraiser
This week families should have received hard copies announcing our Frozen Cookie Dough Fundraiser from March 24th to April 4th, organized by our Catholic School Council. At just $15 per box (40 pre-portioned cookies), this fundraiser is a great way to enjoy a treat while supporting learning enhancements at AST. Orders will be available for pick-up on April 22nd, and all products are ... Continue reading "CSC Cookie Dough Fundraiser"
World Down Syndrome Day
On Friday, March 21st, AST will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day (which is recognized annually on 3/21). While people born with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome, it is important to recognize that the little “extra” doesn’t define them. It’s just one aspect of their lives that makes them AWESOME! On this day, staff and students are asked to celebrate our ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day"
Faith First – Upcoming Events
We are well into our Lenten journey, and wanted to inform our community of a number of key dates designed to foster spiritual growth and reflection within our school community and the St. Patrick’s Parish Community
- St. Patrick’s Parish Events: 25-STP Triduum Schedule 85×11 portrait.pdf & 25-StP-Lent Day of Confessions_85x11.jpg
- AST Events
- Boardwide Lenten
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Board News
We Remember Pope Francis
We pause to remember Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice of peace, compassion and hope in our world.
Pope Francis was a great pastor who spoke from the heart and with tender affection, demonstrating compassion, care and respect for all,
... Continue reading "We Remember Pope Francis"Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
Alleluia! He is Risen!
On behalf of the entire staff of the York Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. During this most sacred and joyful time in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and the promise of
... Continue reading "Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!"Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week
As we enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Catholic liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and the profound meaning of His passion, death and resurrection.
This week marks the culmination of our Lenten journey, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, through which we have drawn closer to God and prepared
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