The Patrioteer – November 6, 2026

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

-Traditionally attributed to St. Francis Assisi

Going into the second week of November and the observance of Remembrance Day, we reflect on the concept of Peace. For many of us who have had the privilege to live in a country without the threat of war, Peace can be a nebulous concept. Without war, unrest, strife, and other violence, peace cannot truly be understood. Sometimes it is the absence of a concept that proves the most clarity and deepest understanding of what that concept entails. Peace is not just the absence of violence though, Peace is a willingness to conform your will to that of God. True peace comes through God alone. Through our willingness to actively choose what is best for our neighbor, and to put down our material possessions to follow Christ, then we can truly know peace. 

I pray we can all know God’s peace during this month of Remembrance! 

St. Jude, Pray for Us! 

The Girls Volleyball season has ended with our girls showing their fierce skills on the court! Sadly no team made it to finals in the oval, but we are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication! Thank you to Ms. Camacho, Ms. Falcone, Ms. Lee, and Mr. Mow for coaching with their whole hearts!

The boys’ volleyball teams are off to a great start! Today Grade 7 boys beat Our Lady of Fatima in a tight game! Last week our Grade 5 Boys secured victory against St. Mary’s. Great job, teams! Go Patriots! 

Exciting news! Your online gallery from your school Catch Up photo session is now live! 

• Please visit this link to access the gallery: https://vando.imagequix.com/K9L3W9Z
• The login code to access your images is on the yellow QR flyer your child was given on photo day. Please check with them.
• Any active email address can be used to login.
• Your order deadline is: November 17 2026
• All orders will be shipped to the school. If you miss the deadline, your order will be shipped directly to your home with a shipping fee applied.

Missing your login code? No problem!

1. Visit https://www.mountainwest.ca/support-for-families
2. Click on “Looking for your login code?
3. Enter the information required.
4. Your code will be emailed within 1 business day.

Click Here to find out more about ordering.

Phone: 1.888.644.4494

Email: help@mountainwest.ca

Kindergarten applications for 2027-2028 are now open!  Applications can be emailed to registrar@stjude.ca or dropped off at the office.  All applicants will be contacted for an interview in January with acceptance/waitlist letters sent out in February.

We are excited to welcome kindergarten sibling registration for children born in 2022, turning 5 in 2027. These children will begin kindergarten in September 2027.  Please pre-register your child by completing a google form found here: https://forms.gle/r1dgnr7nDDPs6RQm8.  Registration package to follow later in the year.

School tours are being offered to prospective families interested in having their child attend St. Jude School.  These are led by our lovely Gr. 7 School Ambassadors and can be booked in advance by calling our office.

A reminder to our families that our referral program is operational. Every student that is referred and enrolls in our school for the year results in a reward of $200 for the the referring family. 

To learn more about the referral program, please click here. 

There are a number of families that live within close proximity to the school.  If your child walks or takes the transit home after school, please send an email to office@stjude.ca giving your permission.   Thank you!

If your family has recently moved, or if you have a new phone number, please email office@stjude.ca with your new address/contact information so that we can update our records.

If you plan to volunteer with the school (e.g. field trips) or your parent participation requires interaction with children, we ask that you complete a Criminal Record Check.  There is no cost for this and it 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.  CRCs are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. 

There is a fair amount of school uniform, jackets and tupperware in the Lost and Found.  Please remember to label your child’s clothing and tupperware if they take it outside for recess.   The Lost and Found is located at the front office if you would like to come and take a look. Thank you!

Grade 7 is excited to launch their year-round Bottle Drive to raise funds for their promotion ceremony and dinner.  You can help by donating your empty beverage containers through the Return-It Express Program. 

They are also accepting used uniforms and books for their uniform and book sale! These can be dropped off at the office. 

Please see attached flyers below for more information.

Please support our Grade 7 class to raise funds for their promotion dinner by simply clicking the link below or scan QR code on the picture to place an order for your own fresh Krispy Kreme Donut!

Order Due Date: Nov. 15th 2026

Order Pickup Date: Monday, Nov 23rd 2026 at 3PM at School’s Cafeteria

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3AAMeX71Ja6FtPCAfA3GbU6wKE2c_kcruJ0iszSfNhWQQRQ/viewform?usp=header

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Warmly,
The St. Jude Elementary Grade 7 Class

Note: All proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Gr.7 promotion dinner.

Order Due Date: Nov. 30th 2026

Support our Grade 7 students by purchasing gift cards at ShopFunds!

ShopFunds is an easy online fundraising program that lets you shop at your favorite stores and a portion of your purchase comes back to our Grade 7 class, at NO extra cost to you. So every purchase makes a difference!

Please follow these simple steps to start raising funds for our Grade 7 Promotion Dinner:

1) Visit www.shopfunds.ca or https://shopfunds.ca/signup-individual/

2) Click “Sign Up” to create your account. While doing that, find Coordinator Mary (St. Jude Elementary School);

3) Click on “Order Gift Cards” to view a list of available vendors of your choice, then place the order;

4) Payment is done through e-transfer. Please send payment to StJudeGr7Committee@gmail.com (in the message of e-transfer, provide ID order & payment amount)

The popular participating stores include: Amazon.ca / Costco /Esso / Starbucks /Walmart / Indigo, and more!

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Warmly,
The St. Jude Elementary Grade 7 Class

Note: All proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Gr.7 promotion dinner.

St. Jude’s Parish is having an ’80’s theme gala dinner and dance fundraiser on Friday, November 13th from 6-11pm.  It will be held at the Italian Cultural Centre.  Come for good food, 50/50 tickets, silent auction, door prizes and an evening of fun!  Tickets are $150 per person. Please contact the parish office for tickets at 604-434-6700.

St. Jude’s Parish offers an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and for Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.  For more information, please contact the parish office to speak with Fr. Mauricio at 604-434-6700.

St. Jude Weekend Mass Times 

Saturday (anticipation mass): 5pm

Sunday: 9am, 11am and 5pm