The Patrioteer – May 16, 2025

This month we are bidding a fond goodbye to the beloved Archbishop of Vancouver, Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB. 

Archbishop Miller was a huge supporter of Catholic Education and has been an excellent shepherd for Catholic teachers. In his book The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools, Archbishop Miller outlines the purpose of Catholic schools: “The specific purpose of a Catholic education is the formation of boys and girls who will be good citizens of this world, loving God and neighbor and enriching society with the leaven of the gospel, and who will also be citizens of the world to come, thus fulfilling their destiny to become saints.” In a recent address to the CISVA principals, he repeated those same sentiments by reminding us that our purpose as teachers was to one day be together with our students in Heaven. What a wonderful sentiment for us as educators and an invitation for us to join you parents in your journey to raise saints. Thank you for trusting us with this sacred task! 

Thank you Archbishop Miller for your years of service and best of luck on your well deserved retirement!

St. Jude, pray for us!  

Get ready to rock! We are excited to announce that our upcoming Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, June 10th. We will have two performances at 1:30 pm and 7:00pm in the gym.  Titled “Rockin’ and Rollin’ Through the Decades“, each grade will perform a song representing a different decade from the rockin’ 50s to today’s chart-toppers.  All are invited to attend.

We had a blast at the Our Lady of the Assumption Track Meet last Tuesday. The weather was perfect and the students showed their talents on the track and in the field events. 

Thank you to the Track and Field Coaches for supporting our students! 

The school supply list for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is now available from School Start.  You can choose to purchase the starter package (or individual items) for your child or take the list and buy the items at your local store.  To purchase, go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/, and click on the following:

– Parents Shop Here

– Purchase School Supply Kits

– Select Province, then City (Vancouver) , then School (St. Jude’s Elementary School)

– Click ‘Click Here to Purchase Your School Kits’

– Click on the appropriate grade and proceed from there

Yearbook ordering time! 

ybpay.lifetouch.ca
Yearbook ID code:
14136525

Yearbooks are $22 and the deadline to order is Monday, May 26, 2025.

If you plan to volunteer with the school or your parent participation requires interaction with children, we ask that you complete a Criminal Record Check.  There is no cost for this and can be completed online. Please click on the link below and enter the access code. You will need your BC Services Card to submit an online request and it should only take you a few minutes to complete.

Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck

Access Code: KVLB9GCYEW

If you are unsure if you have a CRC on file with the office or if your CRC is expired, please email office@stjude.ca. 

Thank you for all your support of our 2025 Walkathon. We are currently doing the final counts, if you have a pledgesheet and ziploc bag at home, please bring it to school ASAP. Walkathon donations may still be collected online until May 26th. 

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’s is hosting a Catechesis for Adults and Youth every Monday and Thursday at 7pm in the church for those looking to learn more about the Catholic faith and/or to deepen their relationship with God.  All are welcome! 

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