2022-23 School Year Calendar
June Virtue of the Month: Fairness
Fairness is the ability to be open-minded and act in a just and fair way. Fairness allows us to treat others with mercy and compassion - to feel and act with and for another person.
June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June is:
National Indigenous History Month (Provincial)
Pride Month (National)
Filipino Heritage Month (National)
Italian Heritage Month (National)
Portuguese Heritage Month (National)
Brain Injury Awareness Month (National)
Deafblind Awareness Month (Provincial)
Seniors' Month (Provincial)
June 1 – Parent Reaching Out Event: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS RESOURCE FAIR
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Special Education Advisory Committee invites students with differing abilities and their parents/guardians to attend a Parent Reaching Out Event on Employment Supports. Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Marcellinus Catholic Secondary School, 730 Courtneypark Drive West, Mississauga. Please use this link to register by May 29, 2023 for the in-person event. Questions regarding the event may be directed to Denise Arraial @ Denise.Arraial@dpcdsb.org or 905-890-0708 ext. 24411. Event Flyer
June 3 – St. Timothy C.E.S. Community Spring Market
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School’s Community Spring Market will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, located at 2214 Cliff Road, Mississauga. With more than 30 vendors scheduled for our market, we're sure it's going to be an amazing event for all! Shop for and enjoy handcrafted gifts and treats such as paintings and quilts, event décor, giftware, artisan butters, crafted hot sauces and much more. Hope to see you there!
June 4 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
God sent his only-begotten Son in order that the world might be saved through him. (John 3:16)
June 7 & 8 - Brampton West STEAM Celebration Days
The two-day interactive STEAM Celebration Days event will take place at St. Bonaventure Catholic Elementary School, 35 McCrimmon Drive, Brampton. The free event is hosted by Brampton West intermediate student leaders and designed for Brampton West students in Grade 6. By harnessing the collective passion and expertise of the student organizers, this event will provide an inclusive platform for young Catholic minds to explore and engage with various STEAM disciplines. For more information, contact: Tom.Condotta@dpcdsb.org.
June 10 – Our Lady’s Saturday
Woman, here is your son. Here is your mother. (John 19: 26-27)
June 11 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Because there is on bread, we who are many are one body. (1 Corinthians 10.17)
June 12 – Elementary P.A. Day
June 14 – St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School's 25th Anniversary
We are excited to invite you to the 25th anniversary of St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School on June 14. Guests are welcome to take a walk down memory lane and participate in activities in the schoolyard (1075 Swinbourne Dr., Mississauga) at 4:30 pm. We will officially begin with a liturgy and blessing of St. Gregory at 5:30 pm. This will be followed by a food festival and an Open House where you will have the opportunity to buy some goodies, explore the school's classrooms and facilities, and meet with current and former staff and students. If you have any questions, please call 905-814-5237.
June 15 - St. Stephen C.E.S. Presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and curtain time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and children in strollers are free. For more information, please contact jessica.mair@dpcdsb.org.
June 16 – Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
I am gentle and humble in heart. (Matthew 11.30)
June 16 – World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
Catholics worldwide are urged to pray for Priests today. The day was initiated by Saint John Paul II in 2002 with the objective of having all Catholic faithful join in prayer for the sanctification of Priests. World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests coincides with the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Ordo 2022-2023
June 17 – The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
His mother treasured all these things in her heart. (Luke 2:51)
June 18 – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 - Semester 2 Secondary Examination Days
June 20 & 21 - St. Cecilia E.S. Presents Disney's Frozen JR.
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and curtains at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Children under 5 are free. For more information, please contact daniela.belmonte@dpcdsb.org.
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day (Provincial)
June 23 - National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (National)
June 24 – Solemnity of The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Special Patron of French Canadians)
The birth of John the Baptist was one of the earliest feasts to be named to a particular day on the Church calendar. When John was born, his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah, called him John in accordance with an angel’s instruction. Living with Christ, June 2022
June 25 – Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 27 - Canadian Multiculturalism Day (National)
June 27 - Secondary Examination Review Day
June 28-30 – Secondary P.A. Days
June 29 – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul
Peter, a fisherman, was chosen by Jesus to be his disciple. After Simon confessed that Jesus was the Christ, Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter and told him that it was on this rock (petra) that he would build his Church. Paul’s experience of the risen Christ resulted in his conversion from a zealous persecutor of Christians to an apostle. Paul called himself the “Apostle of the Gentiles.” Living with Christ, June 2022
July 21, 22, 23 - St. Anne's *50th Anniversary* Parish Feast Celebrations
Friday July 21 - 7:00 p.m. - Mass of Commitment
Saturday July 22 - 9:15 a.m. - Mass of Anointing / 6:00 p.m. - St. Anne's Community BBQ, Dancing for all ages and Kid's Karaoke.
Sunday July 23 - 10:00 a.m. - Solemn Feast Day Mass presided by His Excellency Bishop Ivan Camilleri, followed by an outdoor Procession and food will be available for sale.
Address: St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, 115 Vodden Street East, Brampton. For more information, call 905-453-1303.
August 26 – STOPR First Time Rider Safety Program
On August 26, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) welcomes all Kindergarten students and elementary age siblings to its First Time Rider Safety Program. This one-hour safety session will introduce children to school buses prior to the first day of school. Sessions will run between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm at six locations across Peel Region. Parents/Guardians can book their session online on the STOPR website starting late-spring. For more information, visit the First Time Rider Safety Program webpage on the STOPR website and the First Time Rider Safety Program Booklet.