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We have made it through Lent and now we find ourselves at Palm Sunday and Holy Week. This week is one of dizzying highs and lows. Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with people waving palms and calling Jesus a king.

“The next day the great crowd of people who had come for the feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. Thus, they went out to meet him, carrying branches of palm and shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel.'”

John 12:12-13

By Thursday Jesus has been arrested and by the time Pilate brought Jesus out before the crowd their tune had changed drastically. They were no longer praising Jesus and calling him a king.

“It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, and it was about noon. Pilate said to the Jews, ‘Behold, your King!’ They shouted, ‘Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!’

‘Am I to crucify your King?’ Pilate asked them. The chief priests replied, ‘We have no king but Caesar.’ Then he handed him over to them to be crucified.”

John 19: 13-16

This story reminds us of the fickle nature of humanity and the importance of not being swept up with the crowd, as public opinion can swing rapidly. It is important to hold fast to the truth and seek it out tirelessly. Speaking the truth and witnessing to God can be unpopular, but it is important to persevere–even if you need go against the crowd!

St. Jude, Pray for us!  

This week our Grade Seven students participated in Enspire Day. This day was the culmination of a 6 month Social Entrepreneurship program through Enspire. They were able to share their projects and connect with other elementary school students showcasing their creativity and ingenuity. 

Thanks for facilitating this important learning experience, Mr. Mow!

Badminton Season is wrapping up at St. Jude. Our intrepid Grade 6 and 7 Singles and Doubles players participated in the zone qualifying tournament this week at Saint Francis Xavier School. Though none of our students made it to the finals, they were great sports and enjoyed their time playing with the other schools in our zone. Thank you Mrs. Chao and Mr. Kwok for guiding and mentoring our team! 

Go Patriots!

Mark your calendars, it’s the most wonderful time of the year–WALKATHON PLEDGE TIME! 

This year will look a little different from past years as we will not be collecting any money ahead of the walkathon. 

PLEDGE SHEETS DUE on THURS: April 24, May 1, May 8, 2025

MONEY DUE WITH PLEDGESHEET ON MAY 14, 2025.  

DO NOT BRING ANY MONEY BEFORE THIS DATE.

Online donations are received through the school website: stjude.ca.   

All ONLINE donations will receive a tax receipt.  CASH or CHEQUE donations of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt, provided the donor’s full name and address are written on the pledgesheet.  Thank you for your support!

We are excitedly counting down to the Walkathon on May 9th! Here’s our totals for Week Two and cumulative class count:

• Kindergarten–Week 2: $1010  Total: $1220
• Grade One–Week 2: $1335 Total: $1910
• Grade Two–Week 2: $565  Total: $640
• Grade Three–Week 2: $590 Total: $680
• Grade Four–Week 2: $815  Total: $875
• Grade Five–Week 2: $960 Total: $960
• Grade Six–Week 2: $174.35  Total: $1269.35
• Grade Seven–Week 2: $225  Total: $531.05

Our Week Two class winners, for the second week in a row are Grade One. GREAT JOB! 

Keep bringing in those pledges! 

St. Jude Parish Mass Times

Monday – Saturday: 9 am morning Masses
Novena Mass on Wednesdays: 7:30 pm
Saturday anticipated Mass: 5 pm
Sunday Mass: 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm

Paschal Triduum Schedule:

Palm Sunday (Apr 13): 9am, 11am and 5pm Mass (anticipated mass on Apr 12 at 5pm)
Holy Thursday (Apr 17): 7pm Mass and Washing of the Feet, followed by Adoration
Good Friday (Apr 18): 10am Stations of the Cross in the parking lot; 3pm Service
Holy Saturday(Apr 19): 9pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday (Apr 20): 9am, 11am and 5pm Mass