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St. Jude Commission for Family Life Ministry

 

50 and Over

 

Contact: Mary Ann Bays
Phone:
Email: mab093028@aol.com

50 and Over Card Club meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. The afternoon begins with prayer followed by a sack lunch and Euchre. No registration is required for the monthly meeting. There is no fee involved unless the group plans a field trip, then fees are based accordingly and registration is required.

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Aerobics

Contact: Alice Susemichel
Phone:
Email: susemichel@sbcglobal.net

Aerobics is open to all parishioners of all fitness levels. We meet in the upstairs gym Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Please call to verify times. Also, bring a water bottle, an exercise mat and $1-2 to cover gym rental fees.

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Bridge Club

Contact: Carole Shanley 
Phone: 883-1699

Interested couples please call and have your names put on the list. We play the 1st Saturday of the month. We are always looking for new members, please call for additional information.

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Ladies Bowling League

Contact: Dottie Lynch
Phone:
Email: blynch3660@netzero.net

Ladies of all ages bowl every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the Expo Bowling Center. League season is from September to April. This is a great way to have fun and make new friends no matter what your bowling average may be.

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Men's Club

Contact: Ryan Snyder, President
Phone: 862-7343
Email: snydley2@comcast.net

The men of the parish gather for fellowship through the various activities of the Men's Club. Social events provide an opportunity to become better acquainted with fellow parishioners, while service projects and fund-raising efforts provide support to the parish and community. All men of the parish are invited to join us, generally the 1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Current Officers

President

Ryan Snyder

snydley2@comcast.net

 

Vice President

Jeff Chida

jmchida@sbcglobal.net

 

Secretary

Lou Liberto

liberto1@comcast.net

 

Treasurer

Jeff Matthews

jeffrey_matthews@yahoo.com

 

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Mercy Meals

Contact: Dianne Williams
Phone:
Email: dwilliams4246@comcast.net

When a death occurs, family members are suddenly faced with many tasks and decisions that must be handled. One way we can minister to families dealing with the loss of a loved one is to offer them a gathering place and a meal after the funeral services. Please let us know if you can be called upon to donate an item or assist with serving the meal.

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Ministry of Fellowship and Hope

Center For Loss Website

Flanner & Buchanan Grief and Caretaker Seminars April 2010

St Jude Monthly Bereavement Support Group meets in Parish Center on First Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pm in CLOW (Childrens Liturgy of the Word Room) in church.

Contact: Patty & Kevin Collins
Phone:  786-4371 Parish Center

Email:  pc9876@aol.com

If you have a caring heart and are interested in helping your fellow parishioners during difficult times, then the Ministry of Fellowship and Hope Consolation Ministry needs you!

“We are a faith-based ministry that offers comfort, consolation and hope to the community of St. Jude parish”

  • There are special opportunities to help others. We provide:
  • Transportation to medical appointments and Mass for those that are unable to drive themselves.
  • Deliver Blessing Baskets for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
  • Mail Sympathy cards from parish to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
  • Mail Sunday bulletins to shut-ins.
  • Mail cards to shut-ins and bereaved families know we are thinking of them on Christmas or on the anniversaries of their loved ones' death.
  • Plan Annual Memorial Mass on All Souls Day for all those who have experienced a loss
  • Provide and serve Mercy Meals for the family and friends following a funeral.
  • Widow/Widowers Monthly Socials - Partnering with St Barnabas parish - Come join a group and go out to different restaurants monthly for good food and fellowship. Quarterly lunches together and bus trips are also planned..

If you can help in one or more areas of the Ministry of Fellowship and Hope, please call the Parish Center at 786-4371 or email Patty and Kevin.

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Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)

Contact: Lori Wubbolding , Co-Coordinator
Email: wubbolding@comcast.net

This ministry welcomes you to a Personal Journey for Mothers. The eight journey sessions, which meet once a week, create in women an awareness of the inner sacred self and teaches them new ways to inspire, encourage and affirm each other. There are also opportunities to participate in the Ministry's Core Team, which plans the personal journey, other enrichment opportunities and social events for the coming year. Members include: working moms, stay-at-home moms, grandmoms and empty nesters. MOMS is a ministry of St. Jude Women's Club.

Calendar for 2009-2010: Sessions begin on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 and meet weekly until  mid March 2010.  Day Session - Tuesdays from 9am to 11am.  Evening Sessions: Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm.

Registration Form for 2010

Link to more information on MOMS

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St. Jude Festival

Contact: Bill Kidwell, Chairman
Phone: 786-4371
or
Contact: Barry Howard
Email: barryshoward@sbcglobal.net

The festival is our major social event and fund raiser each year and each year our parish sets aside a weekend in June to generously and wholeheartedly give of its time, talent and treasure. This is truly a cooperative undertaking by hundreds of parishioners. The tasks range from very large to very small and are suited for young and old alike. It is a time to become reacquainted with people you haven't seen for some time and an opportunity to welcome new members in a social atmosphere. It is a time for families to share food, games and each other's company. And along with all of this, the festival helps put a little extra money in the bank for future needs of the parish.

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St. Jude Fitness Ministry

Contact: Tamara Gervasio
Phone:
Email: dgervasio@comcast.net

St. Jude's Fitness Ministry offers a spiritual, social and physical workout for parishioners of all fitness levels. Strength, toning, pilates, and cardiovascular workouts are offered in the gymnasium at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The workouts vary day to day, but always begin and end with a prayer. It is a great way to grow physically as well as spiritually. There is a lot of fun had as well.

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Welcoming Committee

Contact: Robin Green
Phone: 884-4919
Email: rgreen@greenlawoffices.com

Within the boundaries of our parish are over 2,200 St. Jude families. Our parish has been subdivided into areas, and a neighborhood sponsor in each area has volunteered to be a parish representative. They are asked to call on new members who move into their neighborhood and welcome them to St. Jude. As new parishioners are important to our community, every other month we invite new members to get acquainted with other parishioners by joining us in the cafeteria after the 10:00 a.m. Mass for doughnuts and coffee. Assistance in serving refreshments or ideas on how to enhance this ministry are most welcome.

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Women's Club

Contact: Sarah Koors
Email: sarahkoors@att.net

The mission of the Women's Club is to unite women of St. Jude Parish by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership, and service through recreational, educational and charitable activities. The Women's Club meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center Assembly Room. Our meetings are open to all women of the parish 21-years of age and older. Our meetings begin with a prayer, then we conduct a little business, then we have some kind of fun activity planned. Past activities have included Pilates, craft night, card/game night, yoga, Pampering Night, and financial planning.

Current Officers

President

Sarah Koors

 

sarahkoors@att.net

Vice President

Andrea Haltom

 

andreahaltom@sbcglobal.net

Secretary

Kim Dant

 

kim@dantinsurance.com

Treasurer

Lisa Killila

 

lisa.killila@gmail.com