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St. Jude's Parish Organizations
Parish Council:
Leaders from each of the Parish organizations, elected area representatives, the Pastor and the school principal are members of the Parish Council (Parish Advisory Team).
Holy Name Society:
A Catholic men's organization whose Christian mission is to honor the name of Jesus Christ by performing various charitable functions within the Parish.
Sodality:
A strong sisterhood of women who share prayers fostering a devotion to the Blessed Mother. The Sodality has adopted as its' mission: spiritual development, service to the church and community, and fund raising activity for special parish needs.
St. Vincent dePaul:
Members assist the financially distressed or those with very special needs within the Parish.
Home and School Association:
An elected board that maintains a close relationship between parents, school faculty and the clergy.
Athletic Association:
Organizes and supports athletic programs for all parish children. Everyone who comes to play, will play. The A.A. fields teams in football, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, track and cheerleading.
The teen club provides spiritual, social and recreational activities for all the young parishioners seventh through twelfth grade.
Young Adults (Journiers) :
An inter-parish group of Catholics, ages 22 and older, who meet for spiritual, recreational and community service activities.
In early 1980, a few members of the St. Jude Catholic Church explored the possibility of a Toastmaster club to assist parishioners in their public speaking and lectoring skills. In June 1981 the club was chartered.
St. Jude Toastmasters meets at the Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church [12701 Veirs Mill Road] at 7:30pm on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month. We are a diverse community club with both experienced and new Toastmaster members. Our Club Officers are ready and waiting to give you practical communication and leadership skills.
As a member club of Toastmasters International, several events are held for members and non-members. Please visit our website frequently for the latest information.
Legion of Mary:
A local chapter of a worldwide organization devoted to evangelization.
RCIA Team:
An organization which provides Spiritual and Educational preparation programs for people who are interested in reception into the church. Unbaptized adults and those previously baptized are welcome.
Right to Life:
A committee, open to all parishoners, which participates in all area pro-life activities.
Leisure Club:
Provides opportunities to travel and to socialize for parishioners who have achieved daytime leisure. A welcome to all.
Music Ministry:
The Music Ministry provides all musical support for parish liturgies. This includes: organ, piano, cantors, adult and children's choirs, adult and youth handbells, and instrumentalists.
Religious Education/CCD:
The CCD Program is dedicated to providing religious education to the youth of our Parish. Classes are open to children from preschool to 12th grade.
Ushers:
The ushers welcome arriving worshipers, assist in seating, take the collection, distribute bulletins, and help in emergencies.
Garden Club:
These expert volunteers are responsible for our award winning gardens.
Altar Servers:
Boys and girls (sixth grade and up) are eligible to assist at Mass and all other liturgical celebrations.
Marriage Prep:
This parish organization helps to prepare engaged couples for the sacrament of Matrimony.
Evangelization/Adult Education:
The Evangelization/Adult Education program is designed to enrich the spiritual development of the Parish's adult community.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Selected laymen and women assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass and they bring the Sacrament to the sick and infirm in the home, hospital and nursing home.
Parish Library:
Provides Catholic reading and audio-visual materials for the parish.