
Cardinal Connect
February 17 - 21
Principal's Message
Dear Cardinals,
The mass readings on this Sunday remind us that we need to stay connected to God and put our hope in Him. The prophet Jeremiah reminds us:
"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose hope is in the Lord.
He is like a tree planted beside the waters
that stretches out its roots to the stream;
it fears not the heat when it comes;
its leaves stay green;
in the year of drought it shows no distress,
but still bears fruit."
Jeremiah 17: 7-8
So this week, let us remember how vital it is to stay connected to God. Our theme this year is "Rooted in Christ" and the image of a tree planted near water from todays scripture reminds us that we have nothing to fear if we remain close to Christ - trusting and hoping in him!
Like we were reminded on our first Faith Friday, the Eucharist is the most powerful way that we can stay connected to the self-giving love of Christ!
Lord, help us to trust in You.
You are our Hope.
Amen+
Virtue: Love
Catholic Social Teaching: Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Sacred Teaching: Love / Eagle
February is Black History Month! Check out this link to learn about some amazing Black Catholic Saints!: https://www.ncregister.com/features/black-history-month-2023
Blessings,
Scott Walker
Principal
February Challenge!
Key dates and information
Our Food Bank Food Drive Continues this week! Bring in those non-perishable food items!!!
Monday, February 17 - Family Day
School closed - enjoy the day with loved ones!
Tuesday, February 18 (Day A)
-Faith Friday!
-Grade 9 Boys Basketball vs. Sherwood Heights - Main Gym @ 3:30PM
-JV Girls Basketball vs. St. Joes - Main Gym @ 5:30PM
Wednesday, February 19 (Day B)
-Cardinal Crunch Breakfast
-Sr. Badminton Tryouts begin
-Sr. Boys Basketball vs. Millwoods - Main Gym @ 5PM
-Sr. Girls Basketball vs. Millwoods - Main Gym @ 6:30PM
Thursday, February 20 (Day A)
-Grade 9 Girls Basketball vs. Fultonvale - Main Gym @4PM
-JV Girls Basketball @ Oscar Romero - 5:30PM
Friday, February 21 (Day B)
-Grade 9 Boys Basketball @ Archbishop Jordan - 4PM
-Chapel Jam @ Lunch!
Important / Upcoming Dates:
February 22 - Knights of Columbus Pasta Supper @ SAB Gym
February 24 - PD Day - School closed to students
February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
March 5 - Ash Wednesday Liturgy / Lent Begins
March 13th @5PM - SAB OPEN HOUSE
March 14-15 - ThinkFAST - overnight retreat
Students - the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt is coming! Get ready!
Chapel Jam starts this Friday!
SAB February Food Drive!!! Calling all Cardinals to help support those in need!
St. Valentine's day fun with Student Council!!!
Canoe competition in Outdoor Ed!
Yukon was here again this past week and brought info from Saffron center!
French 10/20/30 had a great time with their reading buddies at Ecole Parc!
Fun in Physics 20!
Knights of Columbus Parish Family Pasta Supper - February 22nd @ SAB!
Knights of Columbus Parish Family Pasta Supper - February 22nd! Mark your calendars!
Everyone is invited to attend this parish fundraiser for new lights to the stations of the cross at OLA church.
The Parish Family Pasta supper will be on Saturday February 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm, @ St. Andre Bessette Catholic High School, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women’s League.
Supper will include Pasta & sauce, garlic bread, Caesar Salad, drinks and desserts. All the money raised will go towards the station of the cross lights project.
Tickets will be available after masses, or use this link to order online or call / text (780) 265-5260 for more information.
Tickets are $20.00 for 18yrs and older, $10.00 for 6yrs – 17 yrs and 5 yrs or younger is free. Thank you!
Parent Council - Fundraising Initiatives:
Flip Give and Boston Pizza Receipt collection
Hey there parents, Our SAB Parent Council team will earn cash back on every purchase we make all year long! All you have to do is shop anytime as you normally would at places like Home Depot, Walmart, Sport Chek, Indigo, Old Navy, Apple, Esso, and Loblaws (among many others) when you join and purchase through FlipGive, a free team funding app.
Join our SAB Parent Council team now and you’ll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop: https://shop.flipgive.com/onboarding/join?joincode=2Y635Z
Or enter this code: 2Y635Z
Also, don't forget to bring in your Boston Pizza receipts as we earn a percentage on all collected to support out school!
What does this fundraising for SAB Parent Council Support?
Here's just a bit of what our Parent Council currently supports:
-Grade 12 Prayer bags for ELA 30 diploma exams
-The Sr. Ada Toner Scholarship
-Classroom and Student needs
And we hope to expand to support even more classroom and student needs as well as more school initiatives, scholarships and awards!
Need more info? Contact Parent Council Chair Janette Adamyk at nettya@shaw.ca
St André Bessette Catholic School
Email: sab@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.sab.eics.ab.ca
Location: 8300 Southfort Drive, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 587-744-0750