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St Richard Community Newsletter
November 2023
St Richard Info
Principal: T. Brancalion
Head Secretary: G. Falotico
Superintendent of Schools: Laura Odo (905)-890-1221
Trustee: Brea Corbet (905)-301-9373
Parish: St. John of the Cross Parish (905) 821-1331
Email: RICHAInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/richa
Location: 7270 Copenhagen Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 905-826-5572
Twitter: @StRichardDPCDSB
Virtue of the Month: CONSCIENCE
God helps us to choose to be good people.
A person of conscience…
chooses to do the right thing, even when it is hard
takes time to think and pray before making decisions
knows that their actions and decisions affect all those around them
thinks of others before themselves
CONSCIENCE is the voice of God within us. As you develop your conscience, you will learn to make decisions that will make sure you will always have love in your life. Our conscience reminds us how to act towards other people and how to be a good friend. Sometimes it is hard for us to do the right thing, but we must always remember that the right thing to do is not always the easy thing to do.
St John of the Cross Parish Info
Reconciliation
Monday, November, 20, 2023 7:00pm @ Church
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:00pm @ Church
First Communion Registration Meetings
Sunday, January 21, 2024 7:00pm @ Church
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:00pm @ Church
Enrolment Ceremony (All Masses)
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Sunday , January 28, 2024
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Ash Wednesday February 14, 2024
Easter Sunday March 31, 2024
First Communion Masses
Saturday April 13, 2024 10:30am @ Church
Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00pm @ Church
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:30am @ Church
Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:00pm @ Church
5 Classes/Sessions 9am-12 Noon (Saturdays only)
November 11th and November 25th 2023
December 9th 2023
January 20th 2024
February 10th 2024
Confirmation Retreat Saturday 9am-12:00
February 24, 2024 and March 2, 2024
Confirmation Dates-Celebrant Fr. Joyson George
Tuesday, April 9th 2024 @ 7pm
Thursday, April 11th 2024 @ 7pm
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 @7pm
Book of Life
On All Souls Day and throughout the month of November, the Book of Life containing the names of deceased loved ones will be placed in front of the altar. The souls will be prayed for in all Holy Masses throughout the month.
Please click here to include the names of your loved ones: https://bit.ly/2023SJOCbookoflife
You may also pick up a purple sheet in the church to complete at home and bring back to church.
Operation Christmas Child
The Youth Group invites you to participate in Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes and pamphlets are now available at the church. Pack your shoebox(es) with small toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and small gifts to bring joy and hope to children in need around the world.
Shoeboxes are due back at the parish office on Saturday November 11th & Sunday November 12th
Church Cleanup Day
The Parish Women's Group invites all ladies to help clean our place of worship
Saturday November 18th at 11:00am to 3:00pm in the church
Bring your gloves, brush, cloth rags, buckets, and vacuum cleaners, if you have them. We also need high reaching dusters for hard to reach areas
Please contact the parish office at 905-821-1331 to signup
Pasta Knight
The Knights of Columbus invites you to their annual Pasta Knight
Saturday November 18th at 2:00pm to 3:30pm for curbside pickup at the church
Price per container of penne pasta & meatballs is $10.00 ($9.00 each for orders of 4 or more)
Pictures With Santa
The Parish Women's Group invites you to have a picture with Santa and your family or friends Saturday November 25th and Sunday November 26th
Price is $30 for 4 poses
Please contact the parish office at 905-821-1331 to signup
Peel Police Fraud & Scam Presentation
The Peel Regional Police invites you to a presentation on fraud and scams
Thursday November 30th at 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Nessinger Hall
Everyone is invited to attend
1st Friday Holy Mass
1st Friday of the month Holy Mass followed by Adoration and Benediction
Friday December 1st at 9:00am and 7:00pm in the church
Community Rosary starts 30 minutes before each Mass
Christmas Joy Market
The Catholic Women's League invites you to their Christmas Joy Market
Saturday December 2nd at 9:30am to 3:00pm in the Nessinger Hall
A number of vendors will showcase various items like handmade crafts, accessories, home/bath/body items, homemade baked goods, etc.
Women's Christmas Cheers
The Parish Women's Group is inviting all ladies to a potluck event with games, laughter, raffles, prizes, etc.
Saturday December 2nd at 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Nessinger Hall
Please click here to signup: https://forms.gle/R47VgHxA3McQn66LA
Gift Card Drive
The St. Vincent De Paul Society invites you to help families in need this Christmas Season
Buy a gift card, attach the receipt to it, and place it in the box in the parish office
The deadline to donate is Sunday December 3rd
Parish Advent Mission
The Parish is holding their annual Advent Mission led by Fr. Joseph Selva SJ
Monday December 4th to Wednesday December 6th at 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Church
Archdiocesan Consultation Planning
Archbishop Francis Leo is inviting the Catholic community to share thoughts and ideas regarding future pastoral planning in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Please visit: www.archtoronto.org/consultation to share your insights and ideas which will inform a renewed Pastoral Plan to be used in the years ahead.
The deadline to complete the online survey is Friday December 15th
New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
The Catholic Women's League invites you to their New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
Sunday December 31st at Canadian Convention Centre on 79 Bramsteele Rd in Brampton
Ticket Prices: Early bird $80.00 per adult and $65.00 per child (age 10 & below). After November 25th, $85 per adult and $70.00 per child (age 10 & below)
Bereavement Grief Sessions
The Parish invites you to bereavement sessions
6 week session starting Monday January 8th at 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Parish
Please contact Muriel Haney at muriel1066@bell.net for more information
Parish Bible Study
The Parish invites you to a Bible study on the Gospel of John
8 week study starting Tuesday January 16th at 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Nessinger Hall
Registration fee is $35.00 for the workbook
Please contact the parish office at 905-821-1331 to signup
Please email sjocrosscwl@archtoronto.org for tickets and info
Catholic School Council
Catholic School Council 2023-2024
Our Catholic School Council met for our first meeting on Wednesday, September 20th 2023.
Welcome to our new members.
Neisma Peredo Chair
Magda Kaniewski Co-Chair
Renata Bieniek Treasurer
Lynn Rockett Secretary
David Randall Parish Representative
Cynthia Sudeyko Voting Member
Stephanie Giorgio Voting Member
Michael Freeze Voting Member
Milena Piasentin Voting Member
Please see below for our 2023-2024 Meeting Dates:
Monday, November 6th @ 6:30
Wednesday, January 17th @ 6:30
Monday, February 12th @ 6:30
Wednesday, April 10th @ 6:30
Wednesday, May 8th @ 6:30
Please note all meetings will be hybrid. You can request the link the week before each meeting if you choose to join virtually
Lacrosse Clinics Grades 3-8 Thursday, November 9th 2023
Friday, November 10th Remembrance Day Liturgy
Veteran's Presentations for all junior and intermediate classes.
Bullying awareness and prevention week November 19- 25, 2023
Ontario has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday of November as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment.
During Bullying Awareness and Prevention - November 19- 25, 2023, Ontario students, school staff, and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effect on student learning and well-being.
Ontario Ministry of Education, 2023
Friday November 24th PA Day
Santa Visit and Pictures
Vaccine Clinic Grades 7 and 8 Wednesday November 29th 1:00-4:00
To help protect your child from severe diseases and get them back on track, Peel Public Health will be offering immunizations to students at their school.
Please visit peelregion.ca/immunize and fill out the online consent and the standard assessment questionnaire if your child is eligible for any of these immunizations. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please visit peelregion.ca/immunize or call us at 905-799-7700.
Parent Engagement: In Conversation with Khodi Dill - Monday, November 20, 2023
Khodi Dill is an educator, author and spoken word artist. In this talk for parents and caregivers, Mr. Dill will discuss the importance of identity affirming representation in texts. Through his children’s books “Little Black Lives Matter” and “Welcome to the Cypher”, Mr. Dill will demonstrate how representation from a young age helps students to understand themselves and their place in the world.
Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Catholic Education Centre – Room 301
40 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5
Pizza Days are Back!
Pizza Days are Back!
We are excited to announce we will be selling pizza on Tuesday's and Thursday's this year.
The dates are below
November
2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
December
5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
January
9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
February
1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
March
5, 7, 19, 21, 26, 28
April
2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
May
2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
June
4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Lunch Lady Every Wednesday!
The Lunch Lady school lunch program is coming to St Richard on Wednesday's starting October 4th!
Please see the link below to set up an account. You will need to enter your child's name and select your child's teacher information as a part of your account information.
Lunch options include kid favourites such as pasta, burgers, grilled cheese, shepherd's pie, as well as many "breakfast for lunch", vegetarian, gluten free and halal options. There's even a specialized "Little Lunches" menu for our younger students to enjoy!
You can place or cancel your order by 8 am on the delivery date.
Once you create an account you can order every week or only for the days that suit your schedule.
Lunch Lady Every Wednesday!
The Lunch Lady school lunch program is coming to St Richard on Wednesday's starting October 4th!
Please see the link below to set up an account. You will need to enter your child's name and select your child's teacher information as a part of your account information.
Lunch options include kid favourites such as pasta, burgers, grilled cheese, shepherd's pie, as well as many "breakfast for lunch", vegetarian, gluten free and halal options. There's even a specialized "Little Lunches" menu for our younger students to enjoy!
You can place or cancel your order by 8 am on the delivery date.
Once you create an account you can order every week or only for the days that suit your schedule.
Subs and Harvey's at St Richard!
We are excited to share that we will be offering Sub sandwiches and Harvey's Burgers on alternating Fridays. Huge Thank you to our Catholic School Council for organizing!!
Harvey's Burger
November 3rd
November 17th
December 8th
December 22nd
Mr. Sub
November 3rd
November 10th
December 1st
December 8th December 15th
Popcorn Days are back!!
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Brathwaite will be selling popcorn again this year.
Popcorn will be on sale every Tuesday.
The cost of the popcorn is $2.00 Please send exact change if possible.
TVO Mathify Free Math Tutoring for grades 4-12 with Certified Teachers
No Dogs on School Property
Please note that there are children who have allergies to animal hair, and who have a fear of dogs. In order to prevent a potential concern for our students, please do not bring your dog onto school property during school hours. Thank you for your continued cooperation
MEDICAL ALERT– Sabrina’s Law (Anaphylaxis)
Sabrina’s Law is an Act to protect anaphylactic pupils in publicly funded schools in Ontario. Named “Sabrina’s Law” in honour of an Ontario student who died following an anaphylactic reaction in 2003, this law requires that every school board establish and maintain an anaphylaxis policy.
If your child has a severe allergic reaction to peanuts, peanut by-products, bee/wasp stings etc., please let the school know as soon as possible. It is essential that the information you provide us with is accurate and up-to-date. There are various forms which need to be completed by you and your family doctor if it is necessary to store and dispense an EPI-pen or any other medication at school.
We continue to have both students and staff with severe, life threatening allergy to certain foods, such as peanuts and nuts. This is a medical condition that may cause severe and life threatening reactions to certain allergens within minutes. Although this may or may not affect your child’s class directly, we require your continued cooperation in sending foods to school with your child that are free from peanuts, nuts or their by-products.
Please do not send food products to be shared in your child’s classroom. If you would like your child to share their special day/birthday with their classmates, we suggest that you consider non-food items such as pencils or stickers.
Asthma Friendly School Ryan's Law
Ryan’s Law is an Act to protect Asthmatic pupils in publicly funded schools in Ontario. If your child has asthma please let the school know immediately. It is essential that the information you provide us with is accurate and up-to-date.
Ryan’s Law introduced policies and procedures that:
Allow your child to carry his/her asthma reliever (rescue) inhaler (with your permission).
Reduce your child’s contact with asthma triggers.
Develop an individual plan for every student with asthma, including recommendations from their health-care providers and current emergency contacts. This will be kept on file at the school.
If you have more questions about
Ryan’s Law?
Call The Lung Association Lung Health Information Line at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864), email info@on.lung.ca, or visit www.RyansLaw.ca.
Distribution and Storage of Medication
If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures regarding the administration of medication shall only be adopted:
· when requested by the parents/guardians; and
· when authorized by a physician; and
· when medication must be provided during school hours
A designated staff member must administer medication; hence, a signed request/authorization form from the parents/guardians and the supervising physician, must be obtained. These forms are available through the school office. The required authorization forms and the medication shall be delivered to the principal or designated person by the parents/guardians. All medication will be housed in a safe location. Medication must not be kept in the child’s possession or in the classroom except for EpiPens and asthma inhalers.
It is highly encouraged that students who have an anaphylactic allergy or who have asthma, keep their epi-pen and/or inhaler on their person at all times. If able, it is recommended that your child bring two epipens and/or two asthma inhaler to the school. This would allow your child to keep this medication on their person as well as ensuring that the school office has an additional set of medication.
Please note that school staff cannot dispense medication of any kind without the proper physician authorization and a properly labeled container, (i.e. prescription bottle or original over the counter container).
Head Injury Policy
When a student receives an injury to the head, it is Board Policy that we inform parents. We will attempt to reach you even when it is a minor injury. Please try not to be too alarmed should you receive a call. Please remind your child to let a staff member know immediately, if they are hurt at school.
As in previous years, all head injuries will be logged and reported to parents/guardians directly. We ask that you please inform the school as soon as possible when your son/daughter sustains a concussion because of a school incident or because of an activity outside of school. Questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the Main Office. Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated.
Head Injury Policy
When a student receives an injury to the head, it is Board Policy that we inform parents. We will attempt to reach you even when it is a minor injury. Please try not to be too alarmed should you receive a call. Please remind your child to let a staff member know immediately, if they are hurt at school.
As in previous years, all head injuries will be logged and reported to parents/guardians directly. We ask that you please inform the school as soon as possible when your son/daughter sustains a concussion because of a school incident or because of an activity outside of school. Questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the Main Office. Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated.
Policy on cell phone and personal electronic devices
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has the following policy regarding Personal Electronic Devices in place for all schools.
The Board recognizes the importance of the use of PED’s by students at school and the benefits in their classroom. As part of our policy, students may bring their own device (B.Y.O.D.) for learning purposes. As part of our efforts to promote and maintain a positive Catholic climate in our schools, all PEDs must be kept out of sight, turned off, and not used within school premises or during school-sanctioned activities; unless the classroom teacher grants specific permission for use.
This policy applies to field trips, retreats, sporting events, etc. as well as daily classroom activities. Personal Electronic devices (PEDs) include, but are not limited to cell phones, iPods, iPads, cameras, ...
Please note that it is optional for students to bring their devices to school and it is their responsibility to follow the school and Board policies set out in the “Personal Electronic Device used with Wi-Fi Network Student Agreement.”