Lenten Confessions

Tuesday April 8th (Regular Schedule)

• Block C (All Grade 8’s)
• Block D (All Grade 9’s)

Wednesday April 9th (Advisory Schedule)

• Block G (All grade 10’s)
• Block H (All grade 12’s)

*Grade 11’s will have confessions during the above blocks during their religion classes plus E Block on the Tuesday

Grade 11 Retreat – Camp Charis

The Grade 11 Retreat will take place from Thursday, April 10th to Friday, April 11th at Camp Charis. Students are reminded to arrive at STMC by 8:00 AM on Thursday morning.

Get ready for two days of reflection, growth, and community building!

Walkathon 2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Walkathon efforts so far! We have currently reached 13% of our $40,000 goal! We’re off to a strong start—and there’s still lots of time to get involved. We’re looking forward to seeing even more students sign up and contribute. Every donation, big or small, helps us reach our goal, and your encouragement at home can make all the difference!

👉  To donate or create a student fundraising page, visit: www.tinyurl.com/stmcwalks25

Huge congratulations to our Top 5 fundraisers so far:

• Incoln Chan – $1100
• Nathaniel Blanca – $810
• Wyatt Kully – $600
• Sophie Chan – $585
• Jaden Blanca – $450

Thanks again for everyone’s continued support!

Walkathon 2025 Committee

Learning Commons Workshop

Discover your inner creativity! Come and create a scrapbook or journal. The Learning Commons will hold a workshop at lunch on Tuesday, April 8.

All materials will be provided and the journal is yours to keep.
(you may bring your lunch)

Music Knight

Experience two wonderful nights of music by the Junior and Senior STMC Band and Choir! The Junior Music Knight will take place on April 15 at the STMC StanJean gymnasium, and the Senior Music Knight will take place on May 6, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC.

Purchase Tickets for the Junior Music Knight: Trellis

Purchase Tickets for the Senior Music Knight: UBC Tickets

Lenten Journey Reflections

The theme for our Living Jesus in our Hearts Throughout Life initiative for this week is: Solidarity with the Marginalized & Oppressed. We are invited to reflect on how we can stand with those that are marginalized and oppressed in today’s society. This includes those fleeing from violence, trauma, and insecurity.

Even then, each of these may mean something different to each of us. Is it violence from a war-torn country or domestic abuse? Does the trauma stem from having been part of the Indigenous residential school system in Canada, or perhaps from being bullied in school? Is it global food insecurity, resulting from a pandemic, such as what happened during COVID-19, or could it come from the high anxiety caused by expectations of academic achievement?

Any of these could be true but what might marginalized & oppressed mean to you?

This week’s reflection is: What does my faith call me to do when I encounter inequality, discrimination, or suffering? How can I offer support within my means?

We encourage you to take a brief moment to have a short conversation about this—whether with a sibling, friend, child, parent, or as a family—during dinner, on the ride home from school, or whenever you find a quiet moment together.

We would love to hear about the discussions that take place. If you could take a couple minutes to submit your reflection and be part of this shared experience of faith. These reflections not only deepen your own journey but also inspire and uplift our community.

Link: Google Survey

Live Jesus in Our Hearts

STMC Current and Alumni Parents… Please join us on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm for Community Fellowship where we discuss how we can “Live Jesus in Our Hearts”.

When & Where we meet: 6 pm to 7 pm

On the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of each month, we will be on Zoom (Zoom link). On the 4th Wednesday of each month, we will meet in person, at STMC for coffee and snacks.

What we do:
When we meet together in fellowship, we will discuss:

• How you can help your child to grow into the adult you want them to be.
• How to help your child transfer skills, knowledge and learnings to their friends and to other families within the STMC community.
• How to help and support your child and yourself to grow in faith.

We will also discuss:

• What gifts you have to help your child grow spiritually.
• What gifts you have and how to use those gifts to make your family into intentional disciples for Christ.

Pet & Friends

Mrs. DeWith has organized a Pet and Friends event on April 14 from 12:30-1:30.

Therapy dogs will come and be available for students to visit for 10 minute sessions over the lunch.

Holy Thursday Service

Join us for our Holy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 17th at 10:45 AM in the gym. All are welcome as we enter into the sacred Triduum together.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS: A Knight to Remember Gala

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at “A Knight to Remember” Gala 2025, happening Friday, April 25th at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre!

This year’s casino-themed event promises a fun-money casino, including Craps, Roulette, and Blackjack. We also have lined up some live music by our Alumni Choir, a buffet dinner, and the prestigious STMC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The night also features exciting Live and Silent Auctions, where you can bid on exclusive items and experiences—all in support of the Knights Annual Fund.

The 50/50 is also now opened, get your tickets here: 50/50 Raffle

Event Details:

• Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Start Time: 7:00 PM
• AFTER MARCH 30th: $175 each or $1,400 per table of 8

Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and support for STMC students and programs. Don’t miss this “Knight to Remember”!

For any questions please email

We Can Still Use Your Help!
To ensure the Gala’s success, we are seeking support from our current parents, past parents, alumni, and our community. There are several ways to get involved:

1. Volunteer for Set-Up, Take-Down, or During the Gala
   Help us create a magical atmosphere by assisting with event preparation, smooth operations, or wrapping up at the end of the night.
   • TO VOLUNTEER: https://volunteersignup.org/JTH7P
2. Donate a Bottle of Wine
   Our wine draw was a huge success last year and we will be doing it again for 2025. Help make the wine draw even more exciting!
   • TO DONATE A BOTTLE: https://volunteersignup.org/RR4WT
3. Donate a Live or Silent Auction Item
   Contribute unique experiences, items, or opportunities to our auctions—your generosity will directly impact the success of our fundraiser.
4. Become a Sponsor
   Showcase your business while supporting a great cause. Sponsorship opportunities offer valuable exposure and demonstrate your commitment to our school community.

Vocations Field Trip

Any students interested in attending the annual Vocations Field Trip to Mission, BC are invited to speak with Mr. Mattiazzo. This unique experience includes visits with Father Meisl and Yoon to the Seminary of Christ the King and the Poor Clare Sisters.

Volunteer at the 3rd SFdS Spring Fair!

Calling all students and alumni who want to make a difference or need to complete service hours! This is a great opportunity to give back, gain experience, and be part of a fantastic event.

Sign up now: https://volunteersignup.org/YMYFW

We appreciate your support!

Fine Arts Week

Save the Date for Fine Arts Week!

For the week beginning May 26th, it will be the Applied and Fine Arts, Arts Week. This week will feature a series of in and out of class events put on by all areas of the Arts department.

Advertising for activities will be on various Instagram homepages.

Events will include:
Singing Competition, Jazz night, Music Advisory, Drama Props Photo Booth, Lego Masters (House Competition), Music department showcase, Union Tube and Transistor Guitar Pedal Workshop.

Check back for more updates.

Mikey’s Run

In honour of STMC Class of ’07 Grad Mike Lowe who we sadly lost last June, we encourage you to take part in Mikey’s Run. This event happens on June 29th, 2025 at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Fields.

Mike was a devoted father, son, brother, husband, friend, and a proud STMC Alum. This run is more than a tribute to Mike’s love of running – it’s a call to action. Let’s honour his legacy by creating space for openness, connection, and support. Volunteers and/or runners are encouraged to sign up through the website, Mikey’s Run.