Our School was built in 1928 - Saint MONICA - We all know how instrumental the tears and the prayers of St. Monica were in calling her son Augustine back to the way of the Lord. With this in mind, we can speak to Mother Monica through the following prayer: Saint Monica, you know the struggle of those who seek to live by faith. By your example and prayers, you led your husband and your son into the way of faith. The difficulties of life did not diminish your confidence in God or your prayer. Pray for me and for all whose faith is tested that we may trust in God and not be overwhelmed or discouraged by life's bruises but may live in faith and proclaim your generous love in word and deed. Amen. About Our Patron Saint%u2026 Saint Monica was married by arrangement to a pagan official in North Africa, who was much older than she, and although generous, was also violent tempered. His mother lived with them and was equally difficult, which proved a constant challenge to Saint Monica. She had three children: Augustine, Navigius, and Perpetua. Through her patience and prayers, she was able to convert her husband and his mother to the Catholic faith in 370. Her husband died a year later. Perpetua and Navigius entered the religious Life. Saint Augustine was much more difficult, as she had to pray for him for 17 years, begging the prayers of priests who, for a while, tried to avoid her because of her persistence at this seemingly hopeless endeavor. One priest did console her by saying, %u201Cit is not possible that the son of so many tears should perish.%u201D This thought, coupled with a vision that she had received strengthened her. Saint Augustine was baptized by Saint Ambrose in 387. Saint Monica died later that same year, on the way back to Africa from Rome in the Italian town of Ostia. Saint Monica is the patroness of Married Women.

Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School Board After-School Life Skills Program: The After-School Life Skills Program runs in various Junior High and Elementary Schools. This program includes exciting recreational activities, arts and crafts, as well as fun and educational activities designed to assist students in the integration process within school and society. Some activities include learning how to access different community services and facilities, discussing the meaning of the Canadian traditions (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine's Day, etc.); studying Canadian law, banking, nutrition, volunteer opportunities and career exploration. Elementary School Schedule and Locations: Monday St Monica, 235 18th Ave SW In-School Settlement Program Calgary's In-School Settlement (ISS) Program aims to help first-year immigrant families with their settlement needs. Through an assessment, the ISS workers link and connect families with community and school services through various agency referrals. ISS workers proactively contact each newcomer family to offer them assistance to promote seamless integration into Canada. ISS program services are offered in a culturally competent manner, with language services specific to fa mily needs. In-School Settlement Locations St Monica, 235 - 18th Ave SW Clair Fan 403-988-0099

We cannot do great things, only small things with GREAT LOVE. Mother Teresa