Knightly Weekly | Jan 20-26

Thursday Mass

We are excited to announce the launch of our school campaign theme, “Living Jesus in Our Hearts Forever.”

We will celebrate a special school Mass on Thursday January 23rd, at 10:45am in the school gymnasium. Father Ray Smith from Sacred Heart Parish in Vancouver will join us as the celebrant.

This Mass will be an opportunity for our students, staff, and families to come together in prayer and reflection, dedicating ourselves to living out this theme in our daily lives.

Please join us for this wonderful celebration.

A Knight to Remember Gala

We’re thrilled to announce that St. Thomas More Collegiate’s “A Knight to Remember” Gala will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Burnaby Delta Hotels and Conference Centre at the Grand Villa Casino.

This unforgettable evening will feature:
• A buffet dinner
• Performances by the talented Redeem Dance Team and Alumni Choir
• Exciting games with chances to win amazing prizes
• A Live and Silent Auction

This event is not just a night to celebrate our incredible community but proceeds of our auction support the Knights Annual Fund, benefiting our students and programs.

We Need 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. Join the Gala Committee
   Be part of the team that brings this memorable event to life. From planning to execution, your input and creativity will make a difference. Our first meeting will be January 22nd @ 7pm in the McCarthy Learning Commons (Library).
2. 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.
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.

How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in contributing in any of these ways, please contact Kyle O’Genski at or 604-790-0677.

Thank you for considering how you can help make this year’s Gala a success. Together, we can create an incredible evening that showcases the strength and spirit of the STMC community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Gala Meeting

There will be a Gala meeting for parents and volunteers on Wednesday, January 22 at 7pm in the library.

If you are able to attend, we encourage you to drop in.

Bottle Drive

Starting this year, the Parents Association is offering student clubs and programs the opportunity to run bottle drive fundraisers to support their activities. This is first-come first-serve, and the STMC Football program isthe first program up.

Bring your empty bottles, cans, and containers. Every item donated helps to reduce the environmental impact and helps the Football program as well.

Collection Days at the STMC Parking Lot:

• Thursdays, January 16, 23, and 30
• Time: 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM

Alternative Option:
Families can also take their recyclables to any Express Depot using the account number: 604-521-1801.

Sun Run with STMC

“St. Thomas More” has a SUN RUN team! Race Day – Sunday, April 27, 2025

Hi everyone, We are excited to announce that St. Thomas More will have a Sun Run team again this year. Come out and participate with your friends and family. There is a 2.5km or the 10km course. Early bird pricing ends February 7. ($30 for Youth; $45 for Adults)

Before registering, please note the following:
1. STMC is NOT responsible for student supervision or transportation during the Sun Run

2. STMC may offer some training resources, such as a suggested plan to prepare for running 10km and may offer some scheduled practice runs. However, please note that runners are responsible for their own training.

3. If we have less than 14 members on our team, the team will be disbanded and the members will be automatically moved into the Individual categories and you will be responsible for paying the upgrade fees

4. Youth team technical shirts will have STMC Knights printed on the back; however, the Cotton shirts will NOT have a team name on the back due to a limited area of print size

5. Parents and siblings are welcome to register as part of the Sun Run team, however, the number of youths must be greater than the number of adults on the team.

To register, please go to team member registration and select STMC Knights
*Be sure you are on the SunRype Youth Team Challenge (before adding your name and details)

Team Name: STMC Knights
Access Code: HXWNFC
Students choose SunRype Youth Challenge: Youth 10km
Parents choose SunRype Youth Challenge: Adult 10km

After completing the registration, please complete Mrs. DeWith’s quick Google Form.