💜💜🩷THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: JOY The third Advent candle called the Shepherd’s Candle, is rose-colored, a sign of joy. Known as Gaudete Sunday, this day reminds us to rejoice in the coming birth of Jesus & in reaching the midpoint of Advent. “Rejoice in the Lord” Philippians 4:4

❄️☃️Yesterday the snow turned our schoolyard into a bright winter wonderland❄️. Our students made snow angels, built cheerful snow buddies, and made some excellent snow forts. ❄️🤍

The Loyola CSS Music Tour brought pure spark today. The band and choir filled the space with vibrant, confident sound, and our student walked away completely energized by the performances. 🎶✨ Thank you for sharing your talents with us today @loyolacss.

It’s our 67th day of school, so we’re celebrating with MATH BUILDS using�� 67 objects! 🎉🔢 From towers to patterns to creative creations, our mathematicians turned 67 into serious FUN! 🧱✨ #MathIsMagic

❤️🤍A special thank you to Mme Gallant, Mrs Black and our cafe crew for adding a little sweetness to our event.

❤️🤍A Christmas to Remember-performances we’ll never forget! #CourageousCougars, you all amazed us with your talent and heart. Sincerest thank yous to Mrs. Farris, Ms. Gillis, Ms. Bianchi, Mr. Zulianello, our staff, our CSC and principal, Ms Correia. 🤍❤️

We celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary because it is a gift that Mary said "yes" to God and bore his Son, Jesus. #HailMary

🎄✨December is shaping up to be a very exciting month at St Clare. ❤️💚

Help us warm some soles this season! 🧦We’re gathering NEW adult male & women’s tube/athletic socks for Souls 4 Socks Canada. Black, grey & white preferred.Donations welcome until Dec 15. ❤️ 🧦

Second Sunday of Advent: PEACE 💜💜Today we light the Bethlehem Candle, remembering Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and the peace Christ brings. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace…” — Luke 2:14 #Advent #Peace

O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming. Amen.

St. Clare Cougars dominate! Huge congrats to BOTH our Boys’ & Girls’ Int. Volleyball Teams: Family Tournament CHAMPIONS and top in Miss. South! Both teams off to the Board finals next week! All the hours in the gym since September have paid off. Your coaches couldn’t be prouder.

A heartfelt thank you to the Rosary Apostolate for sharing the Nativity story with our students today. 🌟 Such a meaningful and beautiful way to prepare for the coming of Jesus. 🙏💜

🎄So much excitement today as students bought Candy Grams for their friends! 💌✨ Don’t miss out! Candy Grams are on sale until THIS Friday for $1! ❤️💚Let’s keep the sweetness going!❤️💚 #HolidaySpirit #SpreadKindness

Huge thanks to our incredible Catholic Parent Council for organizing an amazing Jingle Jam last week!🎄✨ What a joyful way to bring our community together and kick off the Christmas season! ❤️ #ThankYou #JingleJam #CommunitySpirit

🎄✨Candy Grams are on sale from Mon Dec 1- Fri Dec 5 for $1! Send one to a friend, classmate, staff member — or even yourself! ✨The candy grams will be delivered Dec 11 to spread kindness & Christmas cheer! ❤️💚See the flyer for details. 🎁

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December’s virtue is HOPE! 💜 During Advent, we wait for Jesus with joyful hearts. We trust that Jesus is coming to bring light to our world. “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” — Psalm 31:24

Today we light the first candle of Advent — Hope 🕯️💜 We remember the prophets who pointed the way and celebrate the promise of Christ’s coming. ✨ #FirstSundayOfAdvent #Hope #Advent2025

🏆🏐 Big congratulations to our Intermediate Boys Volleyball team for taking 1st place in POD tournament! Amazing teamwork and effort—so proud of you all! 🎉Thank you to our amazing coaches, Mr Benec and Mrs Black. #PODChamps #Teamwork #SchoolPride #CourageousCougars