Jeffrey Fountain: "Camp Heart is always filled with more fun than you could possibly expect. From working in state parks, to helping at animal shelters, to aiding elderly residents, we make a difference in people’s lives, and have a very good time doing it."

Matt Hopkins: "My Camp Heart experience was very fun! I had the opportunity to work at the boys/girls club. It was great to meet new people and make new friends. I was happy to have the chance to help out with the kids activities and hear all the things we had in common. I enjoyed coming together at the end of the day for program and having a fun time with my fellow  St. Jude campers!"

Meredith Jack: "I had a wonderful time on my second trip to Camp Heart. My group helped elderly residents by painting a shed at one home and cleaning the porch and doing yard work at another home.  I enjoy helping others and seeing how grateful the people whose homes we worked at were was very rewarding. I had a lot of fun spending time with the kids from St. Jude and from other parishes. I can’t wait to go back next year!"

Luke Varillo: "Catholic Heart Workcamp was such an unexplainable experience for me. I loved having the opportunities to help people in need, and it was such a great feeling when the job was complete."             

Aidan Zakarewicz: "My time at Catholic Heart Work Camp was like no other experience I have had.  I had so much fun during my week along with feeling closer to God than I ever have.  I loved making new friends while growing closer to old ones."    

And a few words from some of our wonderful chaperones: 

Sarah  Murgia: "CHWC was and is one of my favorite weeks of the year. (That’s why I keep coming back 7 years and counting hahah!) I absolutely love watching our teens grow closer to Christ as they serve others, truly being God's hands and feet. It brings me joy to watch theses teens become fully alive. #bestweekever"

Martha Danchak: "My pride for the kids who participated in Camp Heart is immeasurable. Many witnessed elderly, ill, and disadvantaged people who are in real need of assistance that they cannot afford. All experienced a sense of accomplishment and awareness of how coming together with others can fulfill needed work that is difficult to complete without the assistance of many people. My hope for each and every participant is that the experience was a seed that will grow and continue to bear fruit for all their lives by encouraging them to step up and help others when opportunity to do so presents itself. Every small contribution helps! "  

Our Philosophy at St. Jude CYO

CYO provides parish youth programs for grades 1 through 12. The purpose of this organization is to provide athletic programs, service, and volunteer activities for the Youth of St. Jude’s Parish. This is done with a spiritual and social connection to help enforce our Catholic beliefs. 
 

CYO Highlights from 2018/2019:

• Over 300 athletes represented St Jude throughout the school year.
• More than 40 coaches volunteered countless hours dedicated to practice and games.
• Each team gathered in prayer prior to the start of every event, celebrated mass together and worked together to provide a mercy project to the community.
• CYO will send over 50 students to Camp Heart in Dover, Delaware to grow spiritually while providing a week of service for those in need.
• CYO donated over $25,000 for the 2018/2019 school year to St Jude Parish and the St Jude Education Center.

Thank you to everyone for supporting St Jude CYO!

We look forward to seeing everyone again in September. Look for announcements for fall sports sign-ups in August!   Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering or if you would like your children to participate.  We welcome you to our CYO family. 

St Jude CYO Board
President: Tugger Perry:  tperry@gtmtax.com