The Patriot Report – May 26, 2023

“No single act of love for God will be lost, no generous effort is meaningless, no painful endurance wasted.” – Pope Francis

The above quote from Pope Francis is found near the end of his work, The Joy of the Gospel. He is reminding the reader that “we need an interior certainty, a conviction that God is able to act in every situation, even amid apparent setbacks.” I think it is an important message to hold onto regardless of our position in life. Children need to know that their generous and kind acts matter. Parents need to know that the sacrifices they make matter. We need to hold on to the idea that what we do matters even if we cannot fully see the results. 

When I used to work at Golden Eagle Golf Course as an operator during my university days, I used to take great pleasure in trying to cut striping patterns that were near perfect. It gave me great satisfaction to see the immediate result of the work I had done. This is probably why I enjoy completing puzzles or building woodworking projects; I can see the immediate result of the work and it is satisfying. But most of the important work I do, does not work like that. 

As teachers, we do not always get to see the impact of the work we do. We may not even realize how our words may have made a lasting impact (we always hope it is a positive impact). As parents, it is much the same. We work hard to create loving and supportive families. We try to give our children positive experiences. We may wonder if driving all over the lower mainland to get them to their activities is worth it. We may wonder if paying tuition for our children’s education is worth it. We may wonder if going to Mass on the weekend is worth it. Lots of wonderings. 

But we need to listen to the words of Pope Francis and have faith that the good works we do will yield good results even if we cannot immediately see it. 

All pledge sheets must be turned in. Cash donations and cheque donations also need to be turned in. Please be sure to accurately capture the name and address of any cash donor that gave $25 or more. Please be sure that all funds are in by May 26th. 

We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Monique Nguyen will be joining our St. Jude School staff as School Secretary starting in August 2023. Mrs. Nguyen is an active parishioner at St. Jude Parish and she has volunteered and given much of her time in service of St. Jude School. Mrs. Nguyen has a degree in Business Administration from BCIT and has served as an Account Executive in the sales and marketing industry. 

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Monique Nguyen to our school community. 

Please note that the last day of After School Club is June 27, 2023. There is no After School Club on June 28. 

Please keep our Gr. 7 students in our prayers as they receive the sacrament of Confirmation on May 30, 2023 at 7pm. 

Parents are invited to attend our Spring Music Concert on June 13. We will have an afternoon show at 1pm and an evening show at 6:30pm. Admission is by donation. All funds will go to purchasing instruments for the music department. We are hoping to purchase more Orff instruments. 

Please note that the registration fee for 2023-24 will be withdrawn on May 15, 2023.  Thank you. 

Patriots Summer Camp will run at St. Jude School from July 3-7th, 9AM-3PM. 

This camp is run by Mr. C and Ms. Corea and is aimed at children aged 7-13. The activities will include fun games, sports, and team-building activities. Cost for the week is $175.00 per child with discounts available for siblings and referrals. 

For further information and registration please email acampanile@stjude.ca.

Cambridge Uniforms is recommending that parents place uniform orders for September 2023 before the summer months as supply issues can cause delays. Please read the letter from Cambridge Uniforms by clicking the link: Letter to Families

Follow this link to complete your hot lunch orders in support of Gr. 7 fundraising. 

http://bit.ly/3YGZhFu