The Patrioteer – October 25, 2024

As St. Jude’s feast day approaches I am reminded of all the blessings I have received from St. Jude and his community here. 

St. Jude is the patron saint of impossible and difficult causes. He reminds us that nothing is impossible through the love of God. Though it might seem difficult at times, it is important to remember that God is in charge throughout all of life’s setbacks. St. Jude was a missionary who traveled through some difficult and hostile situations and was ultimately martyred for his faith. May we always put our trust in God as we traverse through life just as he did. 

St. Jude, pray for us! 

We are excited to welcome kindergarten sibling registration for children born in 2020, turning 5 in 2025. These children will begin kindergarten in September 2025.  Please pre-register by completing a google form found here:  https://forms.gle/6JxxNYkuWZV2pZGJ9

We have two fun dress up days this week. 

1. Halloween on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
2. All Saint’s Day on Friday, November 1, 2024

Halloween Thursday

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.

All Saints’ Day Friday

Students may dress as their favourite saint. Please no bloody, gory, or scary costumes. 

For both Thursday and Friday: Students who choose to not be in costume are to be in their school uniform.

Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!Battery Blitz School Mission Contest

On October 22 at 10:30am, the students had a blast welcoming the Earth Rangers into our school. 

Thanks for an amazing presentation and a call to action for helping the planet! 

Grades K and 1 got to visit the pumpkin patch this week as they learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin. 

They were treated to a hayride and were also able to take a pumpkin home with them for further scientific exploration. 

Thank you to our teachers,  Miss Glinsbockel, Mrs. Stanley and Miss O’Gorman and the parent volunteers who helped make this field trip happen!

There will be a parish mission and mass during the 9 days leading up to October 28th, St. Jude feast day.  Weekday evening mass will be held at 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 7:30pm on Wednesday. On Monday, Oct 28th, mass will be at 7pm followed by a procession and light refreshments at the entrance of the church.  

St. Jude’s Parish is having a Christmas Gala Dinner and Dance Fundraiser on Thursday, November 28th at the Italian Cultural Centre.  Come and enjoy a night of good food and community.  Tickets are $100 each and will be sold after all the weekend masses at the back of the church.   

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