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There are SO MANY Explore 4 opportunities this month! Scroll all the waythrough to see them all! WOW! We have also included important
Sacrament reminders in the program sections!
Lent: A Season of Giving
Prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Why do we do it? Lent is about looking at theCross, at Christ’s gift of himself, and modeling that love in our own lives. It is about
looking at our lives, realizing how small we are, acknowledging our failures andseeking the Lord’s help to grow — all so that we can give ourselves more fully to
him and his Church. Make a gift of yourself this Lenten season.
Click here for Your Guide To A Catholic Lent!Includes ideas for what to "give up", meatless recipes, prayers, and more!
Click here for this great article! Fasting, Giving, Praying: 25+ Ideas for What Kidsand Teens Can Do for Lent
Lent begins onAsh Wednesday, March 6th
Day of Fast and Abstinence
Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (SJ School) &
7:00 PM
Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes at
4:30 PM
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There will be no Reconciliation at 6:30 pm
on Ash Wednesday
Fasting and Abstinence during Lent: What does it mean tofast or abstain?
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinencefor Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence
(abstaining from eating meat).
For members of the Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as
two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of theCatholic Church from age 14 onwards. Those who are sick, pregnant or nursing,or whose health would adversely be affected by fasting or abstinence, should not
consider themselves bound by these norms.
EVERY Friday fromMarch 8th to April
12th!
Stations of theCross
5:00-8:00 pm in theGym/Franciscan Hall
Cash Bar AvailableCarry outs Available
Desserts Available for anAdditional Cost
Only Cash or Checks Accepted
Click here for moredelicious information!
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EVERY Friday 7 pm(April 19th at 3 pm)
Stations with St. JudeSchool
Children Fridays at2:30 pm (except
3/29)
Cross Walk: GoodFriday, April 19th
10:00 am (Starts atSt. Jude)
Click here for a virtual Stations ofthe Cross
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Our retreat will be lead by SisterJanice Keenan from the
Portiuncula Center for Prayer inFrankfort.
Click here for more informationand to register!
"Walking in Hope this Lent" Lenten Retreat for Women
Tuesday, March 5, 9:30-11:00 am
in Franciscan Hall
Our morning is based on Pope
Francis: "Today, amid so much darkness
we need to see the light of hope and to be
men and women who bring hope to
others. If we walk in hope, we have joy in
our hearts. Let us be lights of hope."
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St. Vincent de Paul CollectionMarch 23rd & 24th
Bring your bagged and gently used clothes or
household items to Mass with you that weekend
and put them in the SVDP truck that will be
parked in our lot.
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Challenge
March Faith Formation Office HoursMarch Faith Formation Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
The Faith Formation office will be open from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm on
MONDAYS, March 4th, 11th, and 18th.
On Mondays, March 4th and 18th , after 4:00 pm, please go to the Faith Formation Workroom
located in Franciscan Hall near the school gym.
The Faith Formation Office is closed every Friday.
2019-2020 FaithFormation Registrationwill be available in April!
Register early to secure yourfamily's preferred session
Expectant Mothers' Blessing
March 10th at the 11 am Mass
Please extend this invitation to those you know who arewelcoming new life through conception or are in the
adoption process
Elizabeth Ministries will be in the narthex after this Masswith a small token of care and support to celebrate this event.
Adult ConfirmationPrep Sessions
March 13th & 27th
7-8:30 pm
Parish Office Conference Room
Those 18 years and older who are
interested in receiving the Sacrament
of Confirmation on April 28, 2019 at
the Cathedral of Sr. Raymond in Joliet
are asked to attend these two
sessions.
No need to register, just show up!
Contact Sr. Sharon at 815-463-4221with questions
Explore 4 Events!
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Call Karla at (708) 995-7317 to
reserve a spot and for questions.
Hosted by Two Hearts CatholicGifts & Books
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Special Event! Self-careFor Busy Moms!
Monday, March 11th
7-8:30 pm
St. Jude Gym
Join us for an informative evening
with author and therapist Julia
Marie Hogan, LCPC as she shares
research-backed strategies for
managing stress and thriving as a
busy mom.
Internet and Social MediaSafety for Parents
Monday March 11th
7:00 pm
Room 103
Presented by: Agent Kevin Gerlock,
Homeland Security Computer Forensic
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Growing Up With Healthand Virtue!
St. Jude Respect Life Ministry is
Written by national chastity leader,Coleen Kelly Mast, each presentation
will include the beauty of God’screation along with the changes thatoccur during puberty with a healthyresponse physically, emotionally,
mentally and spiritually; some theologyof the body; and the virtues that
preteens need to acquire to reach truematurity.
Having "the talk" with your childcan be difficult,
this workshop will help!
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hosting a puberty and purity workshop
for Catholic Parents and their
9-12 year old children.
There is a different presentation for
boys (Strong, Smart & Pure) and for
girls (Truth, Beauty & Life).
Saturday, March 16th
Boys/Parent: 12:30-2:30 pm
Girls/Parent: 2:45-4:45 pm
$10 per family
There will be video presentations,
discussion time between parent and
child, and a group question and
answer session.
Click Here for more information and to
register!
WELCOME Weekend Retreat
Experience at St. Jude!
Most of the people you see every day
feel like something is missing in their
lives. Welcome is an incredible
experience that helps you discover
what that something is—and what to
do about it. It’s run by parishioners for
parishioners, and it’s re-energizing
Catholics across the country.
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Men's Weekend: March 23-24Women's Weekend: March 30-31
Click here for more information andto register
Click Here for more information and toregister!
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Parish Day of Service atHopkins Park
Saturday, April 27, 2019
With a team of St. Jude Parishioners
(kids, teens, and adults), we will visit
with and serve our brothers and
sisters in Hopkins Park with
landscaping, construction, clearing
& cleaning, painting, hospitality, etc.
Something Just For The Men!
Men's MinistryThat Man Is You!
Tuesday, March 5thDinner at 6:30 pm
Program from 7:00-8:00 pm
The 5th Day: The Flight IntoEgypt
Click Here for more information!
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Take Courage and BeA Man: Be A Man Who
Is LovingA video series for all men andtheir sons by Fr. Larry Richard
Saturday, March 9th8:00-10:00 am
Parish Office Conference Room
Contact Deacon Bill Ciston at815-341-0110 or
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Summer 2019!Totus Tuus is Back!
WHAT IS TOTUS TUUS?Totus Tuus is a fun and energeticCatholic youth program taught byseminarians and college studentsthroughout the Diocese of Joliet.
From catechetical teachingsessions, Sacraments and Mass tosongs, games and skits - your childis sure to have fun while learning
more about their Faith!
Grades 1-6
July 15th-19th
9:00-2:30 pm
$35 per child
Grades 7-12
July 14th-18th
Sunday- 7:30-9:30 pm
(special Sunday time for St. Jude)
Monday-Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm
$15 per teen
Click here for moreinformation and to
register!
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Early Childhood and Family Ministry
Ministry Of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S)Moms of all stages and ages welcome! Come and make new friends!
Thursday, March 7th9:30-11:30 am
Franciscan Hall Rooms 3 & 4Please use the school office entrance.
All Moms welcome! Bring your kids or don't, it's up to you! Snacks and toys areavailable for the children’s enjoyment.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (Ages 5-8)
On Sundays during the 9 am and 11 am Masses
March 10th
March 17th
Children attending Children’s Liturgy of the Word arrive at Mass in the church with
their parents. After the Opening Prayer, the priest will call the children forward
along with the Children’s Liturgy team for a special blessing, before being
dismissed to Franciscan Hall to hear the Readings and Homily at their own level.
Baptism HospitalityVolunteers Needed
If you enjoy the beauty and
sacredness of the sacraments, and
also love babies, our Baptism
Hospitality Team needs volunteers to
assist during Baptism ceremonies. You
Training is provided. [email protected]/ 815/463-4292
would help with greeting guests as well
as assisting the deacons and guests
throughout the ceremony.
Elementary Children and Family Ministry
March Family Sessions on Sacraments
Unit 5 Review will be checked forcompletion at this session.
Sunday A - March 10thTuesday A - March 12thWednesday A - March 13th
Sunday B - March 17thTuesday B - March 19thWednesday B - March 20th
At least one parent is expected to stay with the
children and attend the parent session.Reminder! If your family needsto leave session early, pleasesee a staff member BEFORE
session begins.
Junior High Youth Ministry
March Sessions!March Sessions!
Sunday, March 3rd 4:45-6:15 pm OR
Monday, March 4th 6:30-8:00 pm
&Sunday, March 17th 4:45-6:15 pm OR
Monday, March 18th 6:30-8:00 pm
Click here for an online Family Mass Reflection (or a printable option). Please have your family submit at least 7 reflections by the end of April.
Confirmation Information8th Grade teens are asked to turn in a letter requesting permission
to be Confirmed to Fr. Robert by the end of March.
Click here for information on Confirmation requirements.Saint reports are due by the end of February.
Click for a Sponsor Discussion Guide.Click here for a Stewardship Log and Reflection which are due
by the end of April.
Upcoming Event and Service Opportunities
Friday, March 29th 12:30 pm — Sunday, March 31st 7:30 pm 2019
First Eucharist RetreatVolunteers Needed!
The St. Jude Family Faith Formation
Office is looking for young people
(grades 7-12) and adults to help at our
First Eucharist Retreats this spring!
There are three retreats this year and
we would love you to help at one
retreat or all three!
Click Here to Volunteer At A Retreat
Saturdays, March 9th, April 6th, andApril 13th
Volunteer hours are from9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Retreat hours 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Click Here for more service opportunities and MissionTrips!
QUEST: High School Youth Ministry
All high school teens are welcome to join us at any time!
QUEST T-Shirts are available in allsizes! $10 for short sleeve and $15 forlong sleeve! To order one of these rad
shirts, contact Matthew Krumdrick [email protected]!
StJudes.org/QUEST
Instagram: sjhsmquest
Facebook: FB.Com/QUEST.STJUDE
Twitter: @QUESTatStJude
Follow QUEST here!
Faith Formation Staff Contact Information
Katie 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 Boisvert Denise Boisvert - Director of Parish
Matthew Krumdrick Matthew Krumdrick - Director of
Junior & High School Youth Ministry
630-730-1368
Jenny Krumdrick Jenny Krumdrick - Youth &
Discipleship Coordinator
815-514-0051
Ei l ish Sul l ivan Ei l ish Sul l ivan - Youth Ministry
Assistant
815-463-4260
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