Lapu Lapu Tragedy Memorial Mass

STMC will hold a memorial Mass for the tragedy that occurred at the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 26. Fr. Nick Meisl will be the lead celebrant for this optional Mass for students during lunch on Monday, May 5.

This Mass offers a quiet moment of prayer and reflection in memory of those affected by the Lapu Lapu tragedy. All are welcome to attend.

Indigenous Brilliance and Resilience Week

This week we will be celebrating “Indigenous Brilliance and Resilience”. We are honouring Indigenous wisdom and culture as well as some incredible members of the Indigenous community. We also want to recognize that many challenges and issues facing Indigenous communities are not merely historical but continue into the present. Here are a few highlights happening this week:

Monday – May 5th

• on a table in the front foyer will be a little tree and we invite everyone to tie a red ribbon onto it and say a prayer for those who are missing and murdered
• take a look at the Brilliant and Resilient Indigenous matriarchs poster series – this will be in the same spot as the Lenten Journey posters in the hall across from the Bros residence entry
• we will have a short mass at lunch in the gym with Fr. Nick to pray for all impacted by the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy as well as to pray for MMIWG2S, Blessed Edmund Rice Feast Day and the papal conclave
• all are encouraged to wear red as parts of their uniform – red polo, red sweatshirt, etc…, but will it not be an official red day

Tuesday – May 6th

• a school-wide presentation by Kayah George, along with the screening of her film “Our Grandmother The Inlet” with Q&A

Wednesday – May 7th

• Potential guest speaker to visit and present to all EFP 11 classes – TBC

Thursday – May 8th

• Potential guest speaker to visit and present to all EFP 11 classes – TBC
• Band and choir classes to explore “Ancestors Voices”
• Literature circle with Indigenous Children’s literature and Lego building in the Learning Commons; come and explore Indigenous literature and/or build a variety of Indigenous innovations
• Potential guest artist to visit Art classes – TBC

Friday – May 9th

• Band and choir classes to continue to explore “Ancestors Voices”
• Mother’s Day mass

Music Knight

Experience a wonderful night of music by the Senior STMC Band and Choir! The Senior Music Knight will take place on May 6, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC.

Tickets are available for online purchase here: UBC Tickets

Mothers Day Mass and Reception

STMC Mothers and/or Guardians,

You are cordially invited to join us for our Annual Mother’s Day Mass and Reception on Friday, May 9th at 12:45pm in the school gymnasium. STMC Chaplain and Alumnus Father Nick Meisl will be the Celebrant.

Following Mass, we ask you to join us for a social in the cafeteria.

Please note that due to capacity limitations, this invitation is for current STMC mothers and/or guardians.

Knights Longtable Dinner

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening!

Join us for STMC’s Rotary Club’s inaugural Knights Longtable Dinner! This is a student-led initiative dedicated to celebrating Indigenous history and fostering community engagement. This event will feature a dinner, meaningful discussions, and an opportunity to support projects aimed at enhancing our school environment!

Date: Friday, May 9th, 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: St. Thomas More Collegiate
Tickets: trellis.org/knightslongtable25

As Rotary’s first student-led event, your participation will contribute to a legacy of positive change within our school community. Secure your place today and help us make a lasting impact!

Supporting STMC Grad 2025

Graduation is one of the most special milestones in a student’s life — and it takes a supportive community to make these celebrations truly unforgettable!
We are reaching out to all STMC parents across all grades to invite you to get involved, get a sneak peek at our exciting grad events, and pay it forward by helping this year’s graduates and their families fully enjoy this important moment.

We particularly need volunteers for two key events:

1. Grad Mass & Reception
2. Dry Grad

Even signing up for a shift or two will make a huge difference. Please consider lending a hand by signing up here: volunteersignup.org/KP7HH

As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Together, we can make this a truly memorable and meaningful celebration for our graduating students.

Thank you for your support — we can’t do it without you!
Warm regards,

Anne Fok & Marita Deza

2025 Grad Committee Co-Chairs

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.

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.