General Information
St. Jude's Sacramental Programs
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Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament is made available to all as a communal service once a year in October. However, if needed privately at any other time, please call. In an emergency, please notify a priest immediately. For pastoral visit, anointing or prayer, call the parish center at 786-4371.
Baptism
This sacrament welcomes one into the family of God and our St. Jude Parish Faith Community. Participation in the Embracing Christ and His Parish is required for parents each time they wish to have a child baptized. This time of reflection will clarify the roles of parents, godparents, and the various symbols that are used within the Baptismal ceremony. Baptisms are held on a scheduled Sunday of each month after the noon Mass. Baptismal families need to be active, registered members of the parish. Please contact Annette Calloway, Director of Religious Education, at the parish center 786-4371 for more information.
Embracing Christ and His Parish/Full Baptism Policy
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation completes the initiation of faith for Catholics who have received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. Primary formation for this sacrament takes place during a parishioner's high school years and is coordinated through our Youth Ministry Program. Confirmation is also available for parishioners over 18 years of age through our RCIA program. Contact Marlene Stammerman, Director of Youth Minstries, at the parish center 786-4371
Eucharist
At St. Jude the second grade year is the usual year for preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion. To make this year a true celebration of growth in God's family in addition to classroom preparation the program includes participation in Embracing Christ and His Parish:Eucharist. A special First Communion Liturgy is celebrated during the Easter Season, or families may choose to have their child celebrate at other designated Sunday Liturgies. Please contact Tammy Stewart, Level Coordinator in Faith Formation, at the parish center 786-4371.
Embracing Christ and His Parish/First Communion Preparation Policy
Holy Orders
Those considering entering the priesthood or a Religious Vocation, please contact our Pastor or the Archdiocesan Vocation Office at 236-1490. If you require more information on any of these Sacraments, please contact the Parish Center at 786-4371.
Matrimony
Marriages are celebrated by arrangement with the couple six months prior to proposed date. Participation in Engagement Preparation Program is required as is consultation with the wedding coordinator. Please contact the parish center at 786-4371.
You need to be an active registered member of the parish before scheduling a wedding.
RCIA
"The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist - lay the foundation of every Christian life. The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus revive in increasing measures the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity." Paul VI, apostolic constitution, Divine consortium naturae: AAS 63 (1971) 657. Please contact Annette Calloway, Director of Religious Education, at the parish center 786-4371.
Reconciliation
According to Archdiocese guidelines children must be prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Sacrament of Eucharist. Preparation begins in September of the second grade year for the students enrolled in St Jude School or the Religious Education Program. Contact Annette Calloway at the parish center 786-4371.