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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourns Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 8) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Legacy of Hope: Pope Francis encouraged us to be messengers of hope in a broken world. Through his words and actions, he reminded us that the Church is a place of welcome, joy, and new life. May his legacy live on in our hearts and guide future generations toward Christ. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Today, all Lakeland Catholic Schools participated in a Memorial Liturgy for Pope Francis with reflections of the Funeral Mass for His Holiness. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Keep up with what is happening this week with the Week at a Glance.

Where would we be without our amazing volunteers? Your tireless efforts are the backbone of so many vital school programs. Thank you and Merci – for your extraordinary generosity and the countless ways you give back. We are deeply thankful. May God continue to bless you all.

Sunday Gospel - The gospel this week tells us of the story of Jesus appearing to his followers after the resurrection. He does this to show us how important it is that we believe Jesus is the Messiah, sent from God. That Jesus is and was to bring peace and God's spirit to us all. That the reason Jesus did what He did was to help bring people closer to God and believe in him. Évangile du dimanche - L'évangile de cette semaine nous raconte l'histoire de Jésus apparaissant à ses disciples après la résurrection. Il le fait pour nous montrer combien il est important que nous croyions que Jésus est le Messie, envoyé de Dieu. Que Jésus est et devait apporter la paix et l'esprit de Dieu à chacun d'entre nous. La raison pour laquelle Jésus a fait ce qu'il a fait était d'aider les gens à se rapprocher de Dieu et à croire en lui.

Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 7) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Strength in Suffering: We reflect on the physical, emotional, and spiritual burdens Pope Francis carried with patience and trust in You. In times of illness, misunderstanding, and the weight of leadership, he remained faithful. May he now be free from all suffering and rest in the embrace of Your peace. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 6) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Apostle of Mercy: We remember his invitation to offer forgiveness and seek healing. May we strive to live as instruments of reconciliation and grace. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 5) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Defender of Creation: We remember his call to care for creation. May we take up the challenge of Laudato Si’ i (Pope Francis’ call to care for the environment in our daily lives). Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 4) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Voice of the Poor: We honor his deep concern for the marginalized. May we continue to see the face in Christ in all those we encounter in our lives. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourns Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 3) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Gratitude for His Life: We give thanks, O Lord, for the life of Pope Francis, for his witness to humility and mercy, and for his care for the poor and creation. Faithful Shepherd: We pray in thanksgiving for his years of ministry, that he may now receive the reward of his faithful service. Servant of Peace: We reflect on his message of peace, dialogue, and fraternity among peoples. May we carry this legacy forward. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Happy National French Immersion Day! Since 1972, French Immersion has empowered students across Canada to grow as curious, confident, and bilingual learners. At Lakeland Catholic, we are proud to be part of this national journey - celebrating the many benefits of learning in both of Canada’s official languages. Check out this video featuring students sharing what French Immersion means to them! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ETk7Lx1AQeo #jnif2025 #FrenchImmersion #ACPI #LakelandCatholic #BilingualLearning #CatholicEducation #LanguageMatters

Happy National French Immersion Day! Since 1972, French Immersion has empowered students across Canada to grow as curious, confident, and bilingual learners. At Lakeland Catholic, we are proud to be part of this national journey - celebrating the many benefits of learning in both of Canada’s official languages. Check out this video featuring students sharing what French Immersion means to them! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ETk7Lx1AQeo #jnif2025 #FrenchImmersion #ACPI #LakelandCatholic #BilingualLearning #CatholicEducation #LanguageMatters

"Let us ask the Lord for this grace; that our hearts become free and filled with light, so that we can rejoice as children of God. " - Pope Francis

Easter Sunday - With hearts full of joy, we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our Christian Catholic faith. Easter Sunday proclaims the triumph of life over death, offering us hope, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings, as Christ's victory assures us of our own. Easter Blessings to our ÉNDE families. Dimanche de Pâques - Le cœur rempli de joie, nous célébrons la glorieuse résurrection de Jésus-Christ, pierre angulaire de notre foi chrétienne catholique. Le dimanche de Pâques proclame le triomphe de la vie sur la mort, nous offrant l'espoir, le renouveau et la promesse de nouveaux départs, puisque la victoire du Christ nous assure de la nôtre. Bénédictions de Pâques à nos familles de l'ÉNDE.

Good Friday - Today is a day of solemn reflection, marking the day Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross for our salvation; Good Friday invites us to contemplate the immense love and sacrifice that Christ made for humanity, offering us forgiveness and the promise of eternal life. Vendredi saint - Aujourd'hui est un jour de réflexion solennelle, marquant le jour où Jésus a volontairement souffert et est mort sur la croix pour notre salut. Le Vendredi saint nous invite à contempler l'immense amour et le sacrifice que le Christ a fait pour l'humanité, nous offrant le pardon et la promesse de la vie éternelle.

Holy Thursday - On this sacred day, we commemorate the Last Supper, where Jesus shared His Body and Blood with His disciples, instituting the Eucharist as the central sacrament of our faith and giving us the commandment to love and serve one another. Today Jesus also exemplifies the importance of being humble through the act of washing the disciples feet. Jeudi Saint - En ce jour sacré, nous commémorons la dernière Cène, où Jésus a partagé son corps et son sang avec ses disciples, instituant l'Eucharistie comme le sacrement central de notre foi et nous donnant le commandement de nous aimer et de nous servir les uns les autres. Aujourd'hui, Jésus illustre également l'importance de l'humilité en lavant les pieds de ses disciples.

Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. It thus marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent. Le dimanche des Rameaux commémore l'entrée du Christ à Jérusalem, au cours de laquelle des branches de palmier ont été placées sur son chemin, avant son arrestation le Jeudi saint et sa crucifixion le Vendredi saint. Il marque ainsi le début de la Semaine Sainte, la dernière semaine du Carême.

Tomorrow, Thursday April 9th, we will wear blue to show our support for Autism Awareness Month.

Sunday Gospel - Today we learn a valuable lesson that Jesus is always ready and willing to forgive us, and extend His grace. We have all sinned, and it is not our place to judge others. Évangile du dimanche - Aujourd'hui, nous apprenons une leçon précieuse : Jésus est toujours prêt à nous pardonner et à nous accorder sa grâce. Nous avons tous péché et il ne nous appartient pas de juger les autres.