PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Spring time has come to Vancouver! The bright boughs, the vibrant flower beds, and the intermittent sunshine are signs that the Earth is awakening from the winter slumber. Our students too are beginning to blossom in their learning as we near the end of the second term. This is the time of year for teachers when lessons start to sink in and the students start showing how far they have come through the school year. It is a time of renewal and joy. Spring reminds us that God is good and keeps promises!
Another part of Spring that is important for Catholics is the celebration of Easter. We are two weeks out from the Triduum which marks the end of Lent and beginning of Easter. Here at our Catholic School we encourage students to stay fast in their Lenten promises and continue to fast and almsgive through the end of Lent to prepare our hearts and minds for the Easter Season.
St. Jude, Pray for us!
ST. JUDE 2025 CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
We concluded our Chess Season this spring with a tournament. This multi-day tournament has given our students a chance to shine and showcase their love of chess. We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2025 Chess Tournament.
- 1st Place Champion: Aaron, Grade 4
- Runner up: Ethan, Grade 2
- 3rd & 4th Place: Sherwin, Grade 3 and Thanh, Grade 7
Quarter Finalists:
- Sherlyn, Grade 6
- Vinh, Grade 7
- Leo, Grade 5
- Aiden, Grade 6
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
One special school event that takes place during Lent is Stations of the Cross. Through the prayerful participation in this meditation on the last moments of Jesus, we can enter into a fuller understanding of the love God has for us. We are blessed to be able to pass along this Catholic tradition to our students. For more information, please check out EWTN.com.
All are welcome to join us for Stations of the Cross in the church every Friday during Lent at 11:30am.
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 10, 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! Here’s our totals so far:
- Kindergarten: $210
- Grade One: $575
- Grade Two: $75
- Grade Three: $90
- Grade Four: $60
- Grade Five: $0
- Grade Six: $140
- Grade Seven: $306.05
Our Week One class winners are Grade One. GREAT JOB!
Keep bringing in those pledges!
NEW RESOURCE TEACHER AT ST. JUDE
GRADE SEVEN FUNDRAISING
ST. JUDE PARISH MASS TIMES
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
CALENDAR REMINDERS
April 17 – Holy Thursday, 12pm dismissal
April 18 – Good Friday, NO SCHOOL
April 21 – Easter Monday, NO SCHOOL
April 25 – Term 2 Progress Reports go home
May 9 – Walkathon, 12pm dismissal
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