Behind the scene workers! There are approximately 30 persons presently involved. They help to keep the Church and sanctuary clean so that the atmosphere is always inviting and conducive to prayer.

Parishioners who feel called to this ministry should contact Rebecca Laurent for more information.

As described in the Guidelines issued by our Bishop, the Parish Pastoral Council should consist of a representation of the community that helps the Pastor give total spiritual care for all.

The Parish Council meets the 3rd Monday of the month in the Catherine of Siena Room. The role of the Council is to promote the Church's mission to live and communicate the love, values, and teaching of Christ in our world. The Council shares in the responsibility for the ongoing life and development of the faith community, working together with parishioners to provide support for their efforts to live as followers of Christ.

Parishioners who feel called to this ministry should contact Tricia Sloma and Susan Fassett for more information.

This spiritual event is held annually. An attempt is made to reach all ages of the parish community.

Parishioners who feel called to this ministry should contact Heather Buison for more information.

These persons are provided education and training to assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at the Eucharistic Table.

They are helpers to the priest who is the ‘ordinary' minister. Their own personal lives must be lived in the light of the sacramental character of the work they do and must therefore be practicing Catholics.

Parishioners who feel called to this ministry should contact Janet Monroe for more information.

These persons are provided education and training to assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the sick, the hospitalized and the homebound.

They are helpers to the priest who is the ‘ordinary’ minister. Their own personal lives must be lived in the light of the sacramental character of the work they do and must therefore be practicing Catholics.

Parishioners who feel called to this ministry should contact David Kluszczynski for more information.

Sacristans care for the sacred spaces, vessels and objects at St. Jude parish. They prepare the altar with the items needed for Mass and other liturgies. Sacristans must have an understanding of the demands of the liturgy and must know what items are needed and know where those items are stored.

Anyone who feels called to serve the parish as a Sacristan should contact Phyllis Largey.

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