CHAPLAINCY SERVICE
St. Joseph’s Secondary School full-time chaplaincy leader is Sr. Terry Ann Wilson. Sister Terry works closely with administration, staff and students to provide many services including the following:
- coordination of morning prayer, school masses, class masses, reconciliation services and other liturgies for the
entire school.
- coordination of an annual school mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
- organization of a Development & Peace "Just" Youth Group-
- getting to know students on a personal level in order to better meet their faith needs.
- visiting classrooms to assist teachers in putting forth the Church’s understanding of the sacraments,
vocations, modern moral questions, etc.
- providing counselling in spiritual and personal matters.
- being available to students and staff and being a sign to them of the concern and love of Christ and
the Church.
- praying for the students, staff and parents of St. Joseph’s School.
- making chapel available to individuals and groups.
NEWS
Fairtrade Fundraiser
The date for the next Fair trade coffee/tea order is February 19, 2010.
Purchasing fair trade products helps to keep small family farmers in business in South America and the Caribbean.
Ordering Fair Trade coffee through SJCSS also helps raise money for our annual school Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic.
 
Baked Beans and Ham Dinner
This annual Mission Trip fundraiser will take place on Sunday, February 14 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Parish. It is organized by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women's League of that parish. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 10.
SJCSS MISSION GROUP 2010
Anna Szanczuk
Elizabeth Bakker
Hannah McGillis
Jillian McGillis
Jemanica Lapensee
Alyssa Lalonde
Kyle Maloney
Travis Locey
Stephen Gellner
Boyd Casselman
Conner Cameron
Sr.Terry Ann Wilson, csc
Mr. Martin Niederkorn
Ms. Becky Poitras
  
St. Joe's Mission Trip 2009
Last year's Mission Group worked on building another house in the small village of Demajagua, Dominican Republic. This was the third year that we were in that village. The following photo shows most of the group in front of the house they helped to build.
St. Joe's Development & Peace "Just" Youth Group meets on Thursdays during lunch in room 208. All are welcome to join this social justice group and help to make a difference in our world.
Currently the Youth Group is organizing our annual St. Joe's Christmas Canned Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul which will run from November 30th to December 11th in Day 1, Period 4 classes. Let's all join together and share with those in need in our community.
The Youth Group is also organizing a mini-Fairtrade and Alternative Shopping Fair to take place during Parent-Teacher Interviews. Some items that will be available to purchase are: Fairtrade coffee, tea, and chocolate; Peruvian bracelets; used novels. Please bring cheques or cash for your purchases. Proceeds from many of these sales will go towards our school Mission Trip.
Last year's Thinkfast took place on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Marguerite-Bourgeoys centre. A total of $930 was raised for Development & Peace at the Thinkfast. The following photo is of the solidarity meal to end the fast.
National March for Life
Eighty five students and staff members participated in the National March for Life in Ottawa on May 14, 2009. Over 10,000 people took part in the event this year.
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