The Patrioteer – October 17, 2025

“Can we think, the life of man, better employed than in this good work? What do I say? Would not all the labours of a thousand men, be well rewarded, in the conversion of a single soul gained to Jesus Christ?”

-St. Isaac Jogues

This weekend marks the feast day of two very important saints in Canada. These men were missionaries to the Huron nation here in Canada and St. John translated the Catechism and a dictionary into the Huron language, bringing many people to Christ. Even after capture and torture for preaching the word of God to many, these men persevered for love of Christ and love of the beautiful people they ministered to and converted. We can learn a lot about the nature of sacrifice and the perseverance of love through adversity from these daring saints. Their story is incredible and inspiring, though not for the faint of heart as it is quite brutal at times. These men were eventually martyred for their faith and became the first North American saints recognized by the Church. 

At times it may seem like we are missionaries in a foreign land as we witness to Christ’s love and peace in a world that does not value His message. But, we persevere in the joy of the Gospel message and the understanding that Christ came to save!  

Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Pray for us! 

St. Jude Pray for Us!

St. Jude’s School is 70 years old!  Please join us at our 70th Anniversary Mass on Tuesday, October 28 at 9am in the church as we give thanks for 70 years of faith and learning and celebrate St. Jude’s feast day!  Refreshments and a presentation will follow after the Mass in the school gym.  

Congratulations to our Grade 6 girls volleyball team who have qualified for the playoffs!  Special thank you to Mr. Campanile and Miss Bianca for coaching.

Parent Teacher Interviews are coming up on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The purpose of Parent Teacher Interviews is for the teacher and the parent/guardian(s) to discuss the child’s behaviour, habits, attitude, and performance. The conversations are to focus on goals for the child and the strategies to implement at home and at school so that greater learning can happen. It is also an opportunity to raise and address concerns. It is not an opportunity to discuss other children or other teachers.

There will be no school on this day, and we do not recommend that children attend the interview.

To book your time slot, please visit this link: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/vmw78 

Alternatively, you can go to: www.schoolinterviews.ca
Event code: vmw78

If none of the posted times work, please email the office to set up an alternate time to meet.

We are excited to welcome kindergarten sibling registration for children born in 2021, turning 5 in 2026. These children will begin kindergarten in September 2026.  Please pre-register your child by completing a google form found here: https://forms.gle/JyhfmSqzFHTcoeNT8

School tours are now being offered to prospective families interested in having their child attend St. Jude School.  They are led by our 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. 

With Halloween fast approaching, St. Jude School will allow students to dress in costumes on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Please ensure that your child’s costume is appropriate and suitable for our Catholic school community. Those who dress as Saints or Biblical Characters will receive special prizes!

Students are not permitted to wear the following:
● Any costume that covers the face. Staff members must be able to identify
students.
● Costumes that are provocative, revealing, sexual in nature, or employ questionable props, including fake weapons.
● Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs.
● Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, age, sexual orientation or religion.
● Costumes that mimic or imitate another person or group of people in our community.

Students who choose to not be in costume are to be in their school uniform.

We are excited to launch a year-round Bottle Drive to raise funds for the Grade 7 Graduation.

You can help by donating your empty beverage containers through the Return-It Express Program.  Stickers can by printed at the Return-It Express kiosk by entering St. Jude Fundraising and phone number 604-616-3220.   Please see attached flyer for more information. 

Thank you for supporting Grade 7 fundraising.  

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.

Lost and Found: There is a fair amount of unlabelled jackets, school sweaters and tupperware in the Lost and Found.  Please ensure your child’s items are labelled.  If your child is missing any items, please have them check the lost and found.  Thank you! 

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.  Classes are held on Thursdays at 6pm in the church hall.  For more information, please contact the parish office at 604-434-6700.

St. Jude’s Parish is having a fundraising gala on Friday, November 14th, 2025 at the Italian Culture Centre.   All monies raised will go towards the Seismic Upgrade project of our school and seminary adjacent.  Tickets are $120 per person.  Please call the parish office at 604-434-6700 to purchase tickets.

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