giving tree gifts must be returned by december 4th!
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This Sunday, December 1st, marks the start of Advent and a new year in theCatholic Church! Advent is the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas when we prepareour hearts, homes, and families for the celebration of the Incarnation, when God
became man!
There are many ways to make the season of Advent a part of your families'preparations for Christmas. Check out the links and video below for some great
suggestions and be sure to join us for some fun and powerful Prayer Experiencesand Explore 4 events!
What is Advent?
Six Ways to Celebrate Advent AtHome!
How to Make and Pray With anAdvent Wreath!
Daily Video Advent Reflections
Best Advent Ever DailyReflections
Giving Tree gifts must be returned by December 4th!Drop off your gifts ASAP! Collection will take place in the gym on the following
dates; please only use the gym doors on the south side of the building.Sunday, December 2nd 10 am-1 pm
Monday, December 3rd 8-10 am & 2-7 pmTuesday, December 4th 8-10 am & 2-7 pm
Worship & Pray With Us!
If any junior high teens would like to enjoy pizza when they attend JHYM on Dec 9or 10, please click here to register them for a piece.
Upcoming Holy Days of
Obligation Mass Times
Feast Day of the ImmaculateConception
December 8th @ 7:30 & 9:00 amDecember 7th @ 7:00 pm (Vigil Mass)
Feast of the Holy Mother of GodJanuary 1st @ 9:00 am
December 31st @ 5:00 pm (VigilMass)
Explore 4 Events!Junior Women's Club Advent Retreat!
Tuesday, December 4th @ 9:15 am
"Behold! I am the handmaid of the Lord!Trusting in God's Time."
presented by our very own Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, Katie Neu
All women of the parish are invited!Click here for more information and to RSVP
Knights of ColumbusBreakfast with Santa!
Sunday, December 9th8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Legend of St. NicholasChristmas Show!
Saturday, December 15th11:00 am
Adults $8/ Seniors over 60 andchildren 2-10 $6/ Family of 4:$25-each additional child $2
pancakes, french toast, eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, ham, b iscuits and
gravy, fruit, coffee, tea, milk
Click here for more info and toRSVP
Bring the WHOLE family!
Volunteer and service hour opportunitiesavailable throughout the year in preparationfor the Parish Mission. Volunteers needed
as prayer warriors to pray for the success ofour Mission. Volunteers needed on our
planning team to assist with advertisement,baking, babysitting, guest greeters, Mission
emcee.
Missionary Discipleship2019 Parish Mission
Sunday, February 24th TEEN NIGHT"Catholic Pizza Pie!"
4:30-6:15 pm
Monday, February 25th"You Are the Light of the World!"
Tuesday, February 26th"Do As I Have Done For You!"
Wednesday, February 27th"Called to Discipleship!"
Weeknight gatherings will be from7:00-9:00 pm in the Church
John Donahue-Grossman is a gifted story teller who inspires others with hispassionate faith. For more than 30 years, John has served the Kingdom of God asa Religion Teacher, Parish Youth Minister and Retreat Director. His service to theChurch has been honored with an Apostolic Blessing from Pope John Paul II, the
Bishop Sartain Award, the Columbian Squires Award from the Knights of Columbusand he was named Who’s Who among Teachers in America at two separate
Catholic Schools. John earned a Youth Ministry Certificate from Loyola Universityand studied theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois. He has
been married to Laureen since 1987. Together they have 3 adult children and 2grandchildren.
Plus MANY, MANY more!Anything that happens here at St. Jude 'counts' as Explore 4!
Join us and be a part of the community!Look below for more events and check out our bulletins for ideas!
CLICK HERE to view our parish bulletins!
SAVE THE DATE!Fr. Robert's Installation Mass
as Pastor of St. Jude!Saturday, January 12th 5:00 pm
Celebrated with Bishop Conlon! Reception to Follow!
December Faith Formation Office HoursDecember Faith Formation Office HoursMonday thru Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
**The Faith Formation Office will close at 2:30 pm on Thursday, December 6th**
There will be no Monday evening office hours this month.
The Faith Formation Office is closed on Friday.
Youth Ministry AssistantNeeded!
St. Jude Parish is currently seeking anenergetic Youth Ministry Assistant to
work part time in the FaithFormation/Youth Ministry office. This
individual will coordinate and fulfilladministrative tasks of the FaithFormation/Youth Ministry office.
Click here for more information!
Early Childhood and Family MinistryMinistry Of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S)
Moms of all stages and ages welcome!
MOMS Night Out!
Friday, December 7th7:00 pm @ Tom Kelly's
Please RSVP to Denise by December 5th
Dates, times, locations sub ject to change.Dates, times, locations sub ject to change.
Please rsvp!Please rsvp!
Monthly Gathering!
Thursday, December 6th9:30-11:30 am
Franciscan Hall Rooms 3 & 4Please use the school office entrance.
We will have some grab bag giftexchanges at our December gathering!
CHILDREN'S GRAB BAG: Bring a Newwrapped children’s book for a fun gift
swap. You are welcome to include older children in the swap (even if they are atschool). Please bring the same number of books to put into the swap that you
intend to bring home. $10 limit.
MOMS FAVORITE THINGS GRAB BAG: Bring a wrapped gift that is ONE OFYOUR FAVORITE THINGS for a fun gift exchange. $10 limit.
Contact Denise Boisvert with questions and RSVP 815/463-4292
Children's Liturgy of the Word(Ages 5-8)
On Sundays during the 9 am and 11 amMasses from September-May, St. Judeoffers Children's Liturgy of the Word.
In December those Sundays are:December 2ndDecember 9th
December 16th
Children attending Children’s Liturgy of theWord arrive at Mass in the church with their
parents. After the Opening Prayer, thepriest will call the children forward along
with the Children’s Liturgy team for aspecial blessing, before being dismissed toFranciscan Hall to hear the Readings and
Homily at their own level.
Children’s Liturgy of theWord volunteers are
needed!
If your child attends, pleaseconsider volunteering to
help! Resources andtraining are provided!
December Sunday Pre-School/Kindergarten Sessions!December Sunday Pre-School/Kindergarten Sessions!Our Sunday School program offers a curriculum filled with bible stories and lessons which
include crafts, games, prayer experiences and music which have been carefully selected to suitour children's specific stages of development ages 3 years through Kindergarten.
Sunday, December 2ndSunday, December 2ndSunday, December 9thSunday, December 9th
Registration is ongoing for Sunday Pre-School/Kindergarten, ages 3 years throughKindergarten!
Fees are adjusted for registrations received once classes have started.Adult and Teen Volunteers Welcome!! Contact Denise Boisvert 815/463-4292
Elementary Children and Family MinistryFamily Advent Wreath Making
Family Advent Wreath Making will takeplace on Saturday, December 1st.
For those registered, please come anytime between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.We are asking all families to bring a
plate of cookies to share.
First Reconciliation Services
The First Reconciliation Services will take place from6:00-7:30 pm on:
Tuesday, December 11th
Wednesday, December 12thPlease choose one of these services to attend.
All family members are invited to join us!
January Family Sessions on The Church
Unit 3 Review will be checked forcompletion at this session
Sunday A - January 6thTuesday A - January 8thWednesday A - January 9th
Sunday B - January 13th- Bishop Conlonwill be visiting this sessionTuesday B - January 15thWednesday B - January 16th
At least one parent is expected to stay with thechildren and attend the parent session.
We will have a special speaker atmost of the January parent
sessions!
Junior High Youth Ministry
December Session DatesDecember Session Dates
REMINDER! The November 26thJHYM session, that was cancelled
due to snow, has beenre-scheduled for December 3rd!
The EucharistSunday, December 9th 4:45-6:15 pm OR
Monday, December 10th 6:30-8:00 pm
Click here for a link to the online Mass Reflection!
Save the dates!7th Grade Huddle Retreat: Saturday, January 12th 9-12 pm
8th Grade Confirmation Prep #2 (for teens and sponsors): January 13th,4:45-6:15 pm OR January 14th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Late Night Social: Friday, January 18th 7-11 pm7th Grade Prayer Workshop (for families, too): January 27th, 4:45-6:15 pm
OR January 28th, 6:30-8:00 pm
High School Youth Ministry
All high school teens are welcome to join us at any time!
Small Groups Registration Page(currently only meeting on Wednesday Nights on St. Jude Campus)
http://stjudes.org/teens/yalphaydisciple/
6:30 PM LIFE MASS Sun. Dec 2, 2018Quest Camp Fire Night (C.F.N.) Coffee &Cocoa in West Narthex followed by YouthMinistry Open GymSun. Dec 2, 2018 at 7:35 PM to 8:45 PM
Quest Alpha Nights (H.S.) Wed. Dec 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM to 8:45 PMFreshmen Care Pkg Assembly
Quest Our Lady of Guadalupe AugustinianYouth Celebration Chicago (All ages)Fri. Dec 7, 2018 5-10 pm6:30 PM LIFE MASS & Youth Ministry OpenGymSun. Dec 9, 2018 at 7:35 PM to 8:45 PMQuest Alpha Nights (H.S.) Wed. Dec 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM to 8:45 PMFreshmen Care Pkg Delivery
Check out these pictures from theDISCOVERY retreat! We had a great time
and can't wait for next year!
Puerto Rico Team MeetingSun. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM6:30 PM LIFE MASS Sun. Dec 16, 2018
Quest Alpha Nights (H.S.)Wed. Dec 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
6:30 PM LIFE MASS Sun. Dec 23, 2018
NO DEC 26 Quest Alpha Nights (H.S.)
6:30 PM LIFE MASS Sun. Dec 30, 2018
StJudes.org/QUEST Instagram: sjhsmquest
Facebook: FB.Com/QUEST.STJUDETwitter: @QUESTatStJude
Mission Trips Info Pagehttp://stjudes.org/teens/mission-trips/
Volunteer Survey Formhttp://stjudes.org/teens/volunteer/
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Faith Formation Staff Contact InformationKatie Neu Katie Neu - Director of Lifelong Faith
Formation
815-463-4291
Sarah Gibbons Sarah Gibbons - Coordinator of
Family Faith Formation
815-463-4223
Bern i Kacor Bern i Kacor - Catechetical Support
Associate
815-463-4262
Denise Bo isvert Den ise Bo isvert - Director of Parish
Outreach and Early Childhood
Education
815-463-4292
Matthew Krumdrick Matthew Krumdrick - Director of
Junior & High School Youth Ministry
630-730-1368
Jenny Krumdrick Jenny Krumdrick - Youth &
Discipleship Coordinator
815-514-0051
Lisa Raspante L isa Raspante - Catechetical
Support Associate Junior & High
School
815-463-4260
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