Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be holding Vacation Bible School virtually this year. The theme of "Jesus' power pulls us through" is very relevant to the current time and we are looking forward to helping families grow in faith and interact with the church during this time.

What does a virtual VBS mean? Families will pick up kits with the daily Bible Buddies, Science-y fun Gizmos and Saint cards to participate at home. We are going to be filming videos of our stations for families to interact with the curriculum at home. Ideas for games and snacks will be shared. Families can engage virtually by sending pictures of their activities.

WHEN: July 27-31, livestream starts at 9:00 am

WHO: Ages 3 (entering preschool) to those completing 4^th grade

How can we help? There are two ways: 

• Volunteers are neeed.  Volunteers will be leading the video segments, assembling and passing out kits, and decorating our set.
• Donating or lending needed supplies and materials.  
  • Donated items:
    • Hand Sanitizer (6 containers needed)
    • Hand wipes (6 travel size packages needed)
    • Large appliance-size cardboard box
    • Large packing boxes
    • Large pieces of cardboard
    • Blue painters’ tape; duct tape; black tape
    • Gray pipe insulation
    • Blue glow sticks (4 needed)
    • Train Whistles- small, wooden (5-6 needed)
    • Clean, empty 2-liter bottles (3-4 needed)
    • 1/2-inch PVC pipe (approx. 11 inches long)
    • Bag of potting soil, sand, or dirt
    • Rubber gloves
  • Items to borrow:
    • Shallow clear plastic containers (3 needed)
    • Round tap lights (several needed)
    • Headlamps (2 needed)
    • Small rocks (smaller than a fist)
    • Yellow scarf or bandana
    • Wind up Trains
    • 2- or 3-foot length of chain

If you wish to volunteer, contact Kari Hill 390-3520X302 or k.hill@dbqarch.org.  .

If you have any of the above items that you’d be willing to lend or donate to us, we’d love to have them. Please call Kari Hill in the parish office (390-3520 x302) to make arrangements to drop items off.  Attach your name and phone number to the item and we will make sure it is returned.

HOW TO REGISTER: Forms are available at St. Jude church Narthex or below.

Contact Kari Hill 390-3520X302 or k.hill@dbqarch.org with questions or to volunteer.