The Patrioteer – March 7, 2025

The Lenten season began this week with Ash Wednesday. The students were able to celebrate mass and receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads. I wouldn’t say that I enjoy the time of penitence that Lent brings, but I can certainly appreciate the importance of reflecting and returning to God. While most of us focus on the penitential part of Lent and what we are giving up, it is important to remember the reason for the season, the celebration of Easter. When we remember that we are an Easter people, Lent can be a time of joy and peace. 

Here are some websites to support families during the Lenten season. 

The Catholic Telegraph here.

Focus on the Family here. 

Family Life Canada here. 

St. Jude, Pray for us!  

St. Jude is hosting two basketball Jamborees this week and next. These Jamborees are a fun way for our Grade 3 & 4 students to get some experience on the court with some other schools in our area. On Thursday, we hosted students from Our Lady of Sorrows and had tons of fun with them on the court! 

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.

Student-led conferences are a way for students to show parents their learning and it involves having multiple groups of parents in the classrooms touring various stations. Each time slot is 30 minutes. This year, it will take place on Friday, March 14th from 10am – 4:30pm. Students are to come to the conference dressed in school uniform. To book your time slot, please click here:  https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/qbtad

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON THIS DAY.

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. 

Walkathon pledge sheets only will be due on these dates: April 4, April 11, April 25, May 2.

Walkathon Money will be collected on May 14 and 15th.

Pledge sheets go out next week so students can collect pledges over Spring Break! 

2024 Charitable Tax Receipts have been sent. Please check your email for this important document. If you have not received your receipt, check with the office to make sure we have your correct email on file. 

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