St. Michael's News

The Project Advance Fall Campaign will begin this weekend. The QR code above is linked directly to our parish donation page. We welcome and greatly appreciate any donation you can make.

Dear Parishioners and Parents,

We are justly proud of St. Michael’s School. We consistently strive for the highest standards in education, and with the cooperation and hard work of parents and volunteers we keep the building in optimum condition, for the safety and comfort of our students and staff. Still, we recognize that it is an aging building and that eventually it will have to be replaced with one that is up to current requirements and seismic standards. With rapidly growing costs, this presents a serious challenge. Other generations made great sacrifices so that we could have the beautiful parish and buildings that we have today. Now it’s up to us to think ahead for our children and our children’s children.

Sincerely and gratefully yours,
Fr. Bernard Rossi

We will once again be collecting Halloween candy in support of our Catholic Ministries in Vancouver. We send and distribute these candy gifts to remind the residents of the Downtown Eastside that they are cared for and loved. The candy bags made up from these donations are a means to engage in conversation with those most vulnerable in our city and allow the opportunity for volunteers to offer words of hope, prayer, and guidance.

Boxes will be placed below the stairs outside the office and students are encouraged to bring in some of their Halloween treats to share with others.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 AM, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to return to local standard time. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep and more light in the mornings!

Starting November 1st, students are asked to wear their WINTER UNIFORM

https://www.stmichaelschool.ca/school-uniform/

GIRLS

White school golf shirt*

Tunic (K – Gr. 3)

Tunic OR skirt (Gr. 4 – 7)

Navy blue school cardigan

Navy blue school vest (optional)

Navy blue knee-high socks OR leotards

All-black shoes (either all black runners or all black dress shoes)

BOYS

White school golf shirt

Navy blue dress pants

Navy blue school sweater

Navy blue school vest (optional)

Navy blue socks

All-black shoes (either all black runners or all black dress shoes)

Students may continue to wear their school tracksuit to school on their class gym days.

🎄 You're Invited to Our Christmas Market! 🎄

• Shop unique handmade gifts 🎁
• Enjoy free hot chocolate & kids’ crafts ☕
• Savor seasonal treats from the Knights of Columbus 🥨
• Enter raffles & win door prizes
• Browse festive goods from the Ladies’ Auxiliary

Free admission • All are welcome!
See the vendors at www.stmichaelschool.ca/parent-association/christmas-market/

🍫 Hey chocolate lovers! 🍫

The deadline to order is Monday, November 24, 2025. Orders will be available for pickup on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 3PM.

Thank you and happy shopping!

Our Grade 5 class will lead the school in an Assembly in honour of Remembrance Day. Please join us as we gather together in prayer on Friday, November 7th at 11 AM in the school gym.

Our Grade 7 school and CCD students have the opportunity to attend Spirit Day on Saturday, November 8th with hundreds of other young Catholics around the Archdiocese. We pray they enjoy their time and return with a renewed sense of faith and commitment to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep our candidates for Confirmation in your prayers this year.

The school administration team will be hosting a question and answer session and open evening for new families on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30 - 8 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit our school and meet the principal, as well as ask any questions you may have about our community.

There will also be an open house on Monday, November 24th from 9 AM - 11 AM to allow interested families to tour the school while we are in session.

Our spectacular Fine Arts Department are preparing a Christmas Concert for your enjoyment. Come join us as St. Michael's Presents:

Carol of the Toys

December 11th, 2025

1:30 PM and 7 PM performances

All Grades will play a role in this performance

Nov 2nd: Family Mass and Gr. 2 Mass 8:30 AM with school choir

Nov 3rd: Fire Drill #3

Nov 4th: Confession Gr. 5; Gr. 6 outing

Nov 7th: School Mass; Remembrance Day Assembly 11 AM; Used Uniform Store 3 - 3:30PM

Nov 8th: RCAV Spirit Day for Gr. 7

Nov 10th: No School

Nov 11th: No School

Nov 14th: School Mass 9 AM

Nov 18th: Confession Gr. 4; SME Question and Answer Evening 6:30 PM

Nov 21st: School Mass 9 AM

Nov 22nd: Christmas Market 11 AM to 4 PM