PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Today is Good Friday, the day that Jesus died on the cross for the sins of humanity. Children often ask why this day is called “Good” when it is the day that we remember a very brutal act against a man who showed the world nothing but love. But Good Friday is ultimately a day of hope, the hope that though the world is full of darkness, the light ultimately prevails.
Pope Francis’ is championing Jesus’ message of hope through the theme for the 2025 Jubilee.
“May the hope that does not disappoint, the central message of the jubilee, be the focus of our Lenten journey toward the victory of Easter.”
Through Jesus we find hope during the bad times. Though we suffer here on earth Jesus, our brother, has gone before us and prepares a place for us with Him in paradise. Good Friday, one of the darkest day in history has been redeemed by the joy of Easter resurrection.
St. Jude, Pray for us!
HOLY THURSDAY RETREAT
Yesterday we had our annual Holy Thursday Retreat. This day is one of my favourite days of the year as the students are able to grow closer to God through prayer and reflection.
This year is a significant one in the Catholic Church as we celebrate a Jubilee Year, something that happens only every 25 years. This year’s retreat highlighted the Jubilee Year as part of our day and students were able to learn about the history and significance of these years throughout history. Our retreat was made extra special when the students embarked on a mini pilgrimage to one of the official Jubilee 2025 sites, St. Jude Parish and Shrine. We are beyond lucky to have this pilgrimage site in our own backyard! Our students were able to start the Triduum with reflection and prayer when Fr. Mauricio concluded our retreat with Exposition and Benediction.
It was an impactful day for our students. Thank you to Fr. Mauricio and our wonderful staff who provide these opportunities.
WALKATHON PLEDGE DRIVE
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!
WALKATHON PLEDGE TOTALS PER CLASS
We are excitedly counting down to the Walkathon on May 9th! We did not do a count this week due to the Holy Thursday Retreat. We will collect the pledge sheets next week!
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!
GRADE SEVEN FUNDRAISING
ST. JUDE PARISH MASS TIMES AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
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:
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
CALENDAR REMINDERS
April 21 – Easter Monday, NO SCHOOL
April 25 – Term 2 Progress Reports go home
May 4 – First Holy Communion Mass at 2pm
May 9 – Walkathon, 12pm dismissal
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