General Information
St. Jude Commission for Social Justice and Outreach Ministry
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Social Justice and Outreach Commission
Contact: Brian & Amy Jordan
Email: bjajordan@comcast.net
Mission Statement
As witnesses to God’s call for justice, the Social Justice & Outreach Ministry of St. Jude Church seeks to celebrate diversity, build inclusiveness and ensure equity for God’s people locally, nationally and internationally. As Christian servants we are called to minister the whole church giving the showing compassion to all. The Social Justice & Outreach Ministry seeks to serve others by sharing and living the gospel messages of Jesus while helping those in need. The Social Justice & Outreach Ministry seeks involvement from the entire parish communicating activities with other ministries and parishioners.
Commission Members
Brian and Amy Jordan, Greg Dant, Stan Schutz, Rachel Dees, Patty Brown
Blood Drive
Contact: Mary Ellen Morgan
Email: jeffrey2600@sbc.global.net
Each spring and fall, St. Jude hosts a blood drive conducted by the staff of the Central Indiana Regional Blood Center. The blood drive is typically held in the school cafeteria, making it very convenient for parishioners to schedule a donation appointment time and "give the gift of life." Anyone 17 years of age or older, in good health, including many of those who take prescription medications, can safely donate blood every 56 days. In addition to those who can donate blood, volunteers also schedule donation appointments, serve juice and cookies to donors, and help with setup and cleanup. Please watch for announcement in bulletin for dates and times.
St. Vincent DePaul
Contact: Kal Knable
Email: mailto:kknable@yahoo.com
St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis Web-Site
The purpose of SVDP is to be of service to the needy without judging those in need. The services offered are meant to fill the gaps that may be left by public assistance. Members of SVDP do not seek recognition for their work, but seek God's recognition in the lives of those served as well as in themselves. This is truly a "working" group of people. Many are needed to assist in the work of SVDP which includes taking calls once a month at your home for the help line, working at the warehouse, working at the food pantry, going out to visit those who have asked for assistance, picking up donated items, helping with special collections at church, and supporting each other and sharing ideas at monthly meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. This is truly a ministry of service that provides the basic necessities to those most in need.
Habitat for Humanity Sponsorship
Contact: Susie Graves at Parish Center
Phone: 786-4371
Email: sgraves@stjudeindy.org
St Jude Parish has committed to bi-annual Habitat for Humanity spring and fall
builds as Devotions and Lunch sponsors. We provide daily lunches for 2 weeks
at construction sites around the city. This is a ministry of labor and love by building
hope and community, one home at a time. Watch for bulletin announcements for
volunteers needed for builds.
Pro-Life Ministry
Contact: Jennifer Green
Email: mnjgreen@sbcglobal.net
Promoting the sanctity of human life, from womb to tomb, is the purpose of this ministry. Following the teachings of the Catholic Church, activities and current educational materials are offered to the parish to take part in encouraging the community to see Christ in each individual, and respect each person with all their imperfections. Life is our most precious gift from God. We are reminded, "Whatsoever we do to the least of His people, we do unto Him."
Giving Tree
Contact: Jayne Rode
Email: rodejy@sbcglobal.net