The Patrioteer – May 9, 2025

This week we had our 2025 Walkathon. When I was a teacher,  Walkathon was an exciting and fun day where I could spend the entire day with my class outside enjoying a sunny day while walking. As an administrator, I now have a better understanding of the time and effort that goes into the day and the beautiful expression of community that the day symbolizes. I am filled with gratitude! Thank you to the parents who have volunteered so much of their time to make this day possible! Thank you to the teachers who have promoted this day for a month! Thank you to the students, who have been hustling for pledges and waiting in anticipation! 

This week our universal church saw the election of a new Pope, Pope Leo XIV. His first address was one of peach and comfort. One line especially resonated with me “All of us are in God’s hands.” As we embark on this journey together we must remember that we are in God’s hands. Today, with the community coming together for this fun and important day, it was inspiring to see the care of a loving Creator. We are all in God’s hands and he cares for each of us and for us as a collective. 

Take care, and go with God!

St. Jude, pray for us!  

On Thursday of this week our Grade Three students had a field trip to Central Park in Burnaby. The students learned about local ecology.

Thank you to Mrs. Abela, our Grade Three EAs, Mr. Shane and Ms. Torres, and the parent volunteers who made this day happen! 

Congratulations to all our communicants (from grades 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7) who received Jesus for the first time in the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 4.  A big thank you to Mrs. Urquhart for all her hard work and preparation for the students, as well as all the teachers and parents who made this day special.

This week, our students had the pleasure of learning tennis from a certified Tennis Instructor from “Fun Tennis Services”.  They all had so much fun learning the basics of the game and sharpening their skills. 

Thanks for bringing this program into our school, Mr. C!

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. 

Please have your children bring in their pledgesheet along with monies collected by MAY 14, 2025.   Pledges are still being accepted until 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!

Here’s our totals for Week Five and cumulative class count: 

• Kindergarten–Week 5: $395  Total: $2775
• Grade One–Week 5: $200 Total: $4012
• Grade Two–Week 5: $475 Total: $1545
• Grade Three–Week 5: $645  Total: $3405
• Grade Four–Week 5: $645  Total: $3538
• Grade Five–Week 5: $980 Total: $2765
• Grade Six–Week 5: $420  Total: $2880
• Grade Seven–Week 5: $585  Total: $2181

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

Our total as of the Walkathon day was $23,101. We have one final push before the money collection next week! 

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