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The Advent Parish Penance Service will be held on December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Priests from around the diocese will be available along with Father Andrew, Father Abraham, and Fr. Joel to hear confessions. A Liturgy of the Word with hymns will precede the sacrament. Join the community in its celebration of the sacrament of Penance.

Do you sense that if you weren’t so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? If this sounds like you then the time is right to try Welcome. It is an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. Next Women’s weekend: January, 19-20 2019. Registration is happening now. For more information or to sign up click on the icon.

Mark your calendar to attend the upcoming Alzheimer's Support Group meeting at St. Jude on Thursday, December 6th from 1 - 2:30 pm in Room 305 of the Pastoral Life Center.

Each December 12th, the Catholic Community celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant, Juan Diego in 1531. Our celebration this year will include a traditional Mass with Mariachi's at 7:00 pm with a reception following in the Parish Hall. A planning meeting will be held on December 4th at 7:00pm in the Large Conference Room.

The Knights of Columbus have introduced the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest to allow young people to understand the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas and to engage their creative talents and imaginations. Click the icon for contest rules and more information.

All 9th -12th grade students are invited to join us for a one night get-away retreat. From the evening of Friday, Nov. 9th through Saturday, Nov. 10th we will take an opportunity to pray, have fellowship, eat, and participate in activities with each other at Bonham State Park. Watch for registration information coming soon.

All 6th grade students are invited to a Retreat on Saturday, November 10th from 9:30 am to Noon in the Parish Hall. Come enjoy fellowship with other 6th graders in the parish while you listen to stories, make crafts, work puzzles, and perform in a skit. Refreshments and prizes are part of the morning too!

The parish is invited to gather in the Reception Hall after the 5 pm Mass on Saturday for the Blessing of  the 2018 Giving Tree.  The parish is invited to visit the tree in the Reception Hall and to take a tag from the tree. (Helpful hint:  Take a picture of the tag(s) you take in case your tag(s) gets misplaced.

The Thanksgiving Day Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. There will be no other Masses or confessions on November 22, 2018. The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, November 21st to Sunday, November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will re-open Monday, November 26, 2018.

Our annual "Signs of Advent" family traditions workshop will be on Saturday, December 1st. It begins with Mass at 8:30 am in the church and breakfast is served at 9:00 am in the parish hall. The cost is $15 per family. Registration forms can be found online or in the Religious Education Office.

We have a monthly opportunity for fellowship for our seniors age 55 or older after the 8:30 am Mass the fourth Tuesday of each month. This month we will gather on November 27th in the Reception Area by the grey couches.

Click on the icon to access St. Jude's Advent Resource page where you will find many articles and videos that are sure to strengthen your faith journey during this Advent Season. We have Advent resources for Adults, Families and Children, and Young Adults. Check back often as we will be adding new resources weekly.

Traditionally the month of November is a time when we remember in prayer all who have died. Throughout the month of November a Book Of Remembrance will be placed on a table in the narthex of the church. Parishioners are invited to write the names of deceased loved ones in this book.

The Women of St. Jude are hosting their 33rd Annual Craft Fair this weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 2nd & 3rd. We are still in need of many food donations and volunteers to work either day or both days. There are spots for both adults (men and women) and teens to work. We also need parents of teens to help sign them in. Please, please, please, sign up to either donate food items and/or to work! If you haven't had kitchen training, that's ok--we can still find a place for you to help

Come enjoy an evening of Ultimate Frisbee with other Young Adults on Monday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm. This is a casual get-together at Celebration Park in Allen. Just show up if you want to jump in.

He will be joining us on Sunday, October 28th! He will first celebrate the 5pm Mass, and then will join us for the high school Youth Night immediately following Mass. Come be a part of a joyful evening of dinner, activities, listening to Fr. Edwin’s presentation as part of the ‘Faith & Science’ series, questions and answer time, small groups, and prayer.

Your fellow parishioners from all over the world have planned an outstanding adventure in culture and culinary delights for the second annual St. Jude International Food Festival and Parish and Community Art Show. It begins on Sunday, October 21st with an International Mass at noon. Join us in the parish hall immediately following for food and entertainment.

Once again our Knights of Columbus will be collecting coats for kids in our community. They are asking for donations of new coats for children ages 5 to 15. Donation boxes can be found in the Reception Area with the grey couches.

Please join Bishop Burns on Monday, October 15th for a Holy Hour Liturgy in the St. Jude Sanctuary at 6:00 pm. A Town Hall meeting will follow in the parish hall. Bishop Burns will include a listening session for your voice to be heard.

Our Good Timer’s Group will have a Mass and Meal on Wednesday. October 17th. Plan to attend Mass at noon and then join us for a meal in the Parish Hall immediately following. All those age 55 and older are invited to attend.