Saint Jude Church

PARISH MINISTRIES

31 Years

Growing in Love, Community, Worship & Service

Since its establishment on December 12, 1973, St. Jude's Church has provided a home for our Eucharistic Lord for the entire community. The following are opportunities that our parish provides for you to know, love, and serve the Lord, as the light of Jesus continues to shine to others.

UAltar Servers are students from fourth grade through High School who assist at liturgies.

UBoy Scout Troop #163 aids young men in becoming good citizens.

UBuildings and Grounds Committee provides all maintenance of the Church, Parish Center, and Rectory.

UCharismatic Prayer Group gathers weekly to obtain a deeper relationship with Jesus.

UChildren's Liturgy Committee plans a special monthly children's Mass.

UChristmas Fair brings together the talents of many people to display and sell their handmade crafts.

UColumbiettes are a Catholic women's organization.

UFood Pantry collects food at the Sunday Offertory and distributes it to the needy.

UFun and Fellowship Committee plans parish social activities for the spirit of community.

UHome and School Association strives to improve the appreciation of Catholic Education.

UHospitality Committee provides refreshments twice a month after Mass to enhance community among parishioners.

UItalian Festival is a fun-filled carnival to promote community and fellowship.

UKnights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men serving the community.

ULectors represent the laity in the liturgy by personally proclaiming the Word of the Lord.

ULittle Rock Scripture deepens the understanding of God's Word to His people.

ULiturgy Committee enhances worship through the Mass, special programs, and music selections.

UMission Committee provides our sister parish in Whiteley City, KY, with necessities from various drives throughout the year.

UMusic Ministry uplifts the community's singing during all liturgical celebrations.

UNewcomer Welcome Ministry makes personal contact with families new to the parish.

UNurse Program promotes health and wellness in the parish.

UParish Advisory Council advises the clergy about the needs and concerns of the entire parish community.

UPre-Baptism Program prepares parents to raise their children in the Catholic faith.

UReligious Education provides religious enrichment for our children from pre-school through eighth grade, as well as Sacramental programs of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

URetired Priests Ministry enables parishioners to pray for and communicate with priests who have served our diocese.

UR.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) prepares adults to receive the necessary Sacraments to become members of the Catholic faith.

USt. Jude Regional School offers our children an excellent education from nursery school through eighth grades, as well as a firm foundation in our religion.

USenior Citizens Group gathers once a month for a social, video, and chat with Monsignor.

USocial Concerns visits the sick of the parish in hospitals and convalescent homes.

UExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest at the liturgy and bring Communion to the sick and the homebound of the Parish.

UUshers assist the various needs of the congregation at liturgical functions.

UYouth Ministry, open to all students in grades 7-12, provides social, spiritual, educational activities for our future adults.

As each one has received a gift,
use it to serve one another
as good stewards of God's varied grace.

1 Peter 4:10

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