GSCS opening celebration Aug. 30, 2019 Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski September 5, 2019 MCs Kris Hanson, principal of St. Bernard School, and Katrina Sawchuk, principal go St. Mark School. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Delvin Kanewiyakiho, First Nations and Métis cultural consultant for GSCS, opened the Mass with a drum song. A pipe ceremony was also held at the beginning of the day. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)GSCS Trustees joined the staff and teachers for the opening celebration Aug. 31 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A choir of musicians, teachers and staff from across the GSCS division provided music ministry at the opening Mass. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Priests from the Ukrainian-Byzantine Catholic Eparchy joined priests from the Diocese of Saskatoon at the celebration of the opening Mass with presider Bishop Mark Hagemoen. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen presided at the opening Mass, joined by priests from across the Diocese and Eparchy of Saskatoon. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Celebration of the Eucharist was once again part of the school year launch for GSCS staff and teachers. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A choir of musicians, teachers and staff from across the GSCS division provided music ministry at the opening Mass. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Fr. André Lalach of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon is blessed by Bishop Mark Hagemoen before going forth to proclaim the Gospel during celebration of the Eucharist at the GSCS opening day event. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon and Fr. André Lalach of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon led a Renewal of Commitment for the GSCS teachers and staff assembled at the Cathedral of the Holy Family Aug. 30. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon and Fr. André Lalach of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon led a Renewal of Commitment for the GSCS teachers and staff assembled at the Cathedral of the Holy Family Aug. 30. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Celebration of Mass for the GSCS opening day of a new school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Celebration of Mass for the GSCS opening day of a new school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A choir of musicians, teachers and staff from across the GSCS division provided music ministry at the opening Mass. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Teachers and staff from across the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools division gathered together in the Cathedral of the Holy Family: the only time all year when everyone is together in one place. Celebration of Mass for the GSCS opening day of a new school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)GSCS School Board Chair Diane Boyko speaks at the opening day celebration. Celebration of Mass for the GSCS opening day of a new school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Director of Education for GSCS, Greg Chatlain, reflected on his 30 years of experience in Catholic education. Celebration of Mass for the GSCS opening day of a new school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)GSCS opening day keynote was presented by Dr. Ansel Augustine.Dr. Ansel Augustine engaged the crowd with anecdotes, prayers, and powerful personal witness during his keynote address to GSCS staff and teachers at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Dr. Ansel AugustineDr. Ansel Augustine of New Orleans, USA, was the keynote speaker at the opening day celebration, bringing a message of inspiration, hope and prayerfulness. Celebration of Mass for the GSCS opening day of a new school year. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Dr. Ansel AugustineAt Dr. Augustine's invitation, many in attendance gathered around the cross for prayer during the opening day celebration for Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Saskatoon Catholic News)Dr. Ansel Augustine was honoured with the presentation of a star blanket and a drum song at the conclusion of his keynote talk. Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Dr. Ansel Augustine was honoured with the presentation of a star blanket and a drum song at the conclusion of his keynote talk. (Photo by K. Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
