The Patrioteer – April 25, 2025

Happy Easter Week! 

The fact that Easter Week and Earth Week are both happening this week is a lovely coincidence that gives us insight into the mind of God. Easter is a celebration of rebirth and rejuvenation, while Earth Week reminds us of the importance of caring for that which God has given us. We continue to see the Earth renew herself with the glory of Spring like the Easter renewal we find in our prayer lives at this special time.

I hope you are able to take time this week to thank God for the gift of our Earth and enjoy the outdoors with your family!  

St. Jude, Pray for us!  

If your child has been contributing to their Mite Box during Lent, please have them bring it to the school office.  The donation in the Mite Boxes go towards helping the seminarians in their journey to the priesthood.  Thank you for your support and for your child(ren)’s generosity!

This Earth week we were led in celebration by our very own Nature Club. Nature Club provided us with a thoughtful and meaningful assembly on Thursday afternoon where they highlighted some of the most current conservation events and information. Then this morning, our students were able to participate in flower planting with their buddy classes in a school-wide event led by the Nature Club.

Thank you to our Nature Club and Mrs. Abela for leading our celebrations. 

Students in the intermediate grades had a fun time playing floor hockey at Moody Park Arena today against students from other schools. 

Thank you Mr. C for coaching and providing this opportunity for our students! 

A reminder that on May 1st, there will be an EFT withdrawal for registration fees for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please email the office if you have any questions or concerns.   

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:  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! 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 3: $500  Total: $1720
• Grade One–Week 3: $765 Total: $2675
• Grade Two–Week 3: $0  Total: $640
• Grade Three–Week 3:$1220  Total: $1900
• Grade Four–Week 3: $1494  Total: $2369
• Grade Five–Week 3: $495 Total: $1455
• Grade Six–Week 3: $826  Total: $2095.35
• Grade Seven–Week 3: $545  Total: $1076.05

Our Week Three class winners are Grade Four. GREAT JOB! 

Keep bringing in those pledges! 

Due to some necessary geotechnical work that will be taking place on our school site this day, there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUB after the Walkathon on May 9.  Please make arrangements to have your child picked up promptly at 12 noon. 

Summer sports camp at St. Jude’s is open for registration for those ages 7-13.  Available weeks are Jul 2-4 ($120), Jul 7 – 11 ($200), or BOTH weeks ($260).  Please email Mr. C at acampanile@stjude.ca with any questions.   Registration forms are available at the office. 

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