Pastoral Message – October 22, 2023
As you know, one of my main occupations during my free time has been unpacking my boxes of stuff since moving here in mid-September. You never quite know, until you have to move, how much stuff you have accumulated. In preparing for my move, I got rid of a lot of things. Now, as I unpack my many boxes, I am getting rid of more things. My boxes aren’t marked, so it’s a surprise each time I open a box.
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us on Thursday, November 16th, for SSJ’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Doors open at 5:30 pm Please bring a side dish to serve 12 following the last name guide below: A-E Vegetables F-J Stuffing K-N Salad & Dressing O-T Desserts & Pies U-Z Potatoes Please bring food in a disposable container.
Saints Simon & Jude’s Christmas Tree Sale
Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Fresh Harlands. Last day to order is Thursday, November 16th. Click here to view our order form. Christmas Trees - lot quality, picked fresh the day before delivery Wreaths - made with fresh branches and pine cones Fresh Garland - made with fresh branches and pine cones Last day to order is Thursday, November 16th by 5:00 pm. Pickup on Saturday, December 2nd 9:00 am to noon - SSJ parking lot. Any unclaimed item on December 2nd will
Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Colman Hall. Click here to reserve a spot.
Pastoral Message – October 15, 2023
Mass Intentions What can we do to pray for a loved one, living or deceased?” Or “how can we do something to honor or memorialize a loved one?” These are common questions that come up in times of grief, sickness, trials, tribulations, or praise and thanksgiving. One response, which is both ancient and contemporary, is to have a Mass offered. This offering of a Mass intention becomes one of three of a celebrant’s intentions. First, Father intends to celebrate the Mass reverently
Pastoral Message – October 8, 2023
The other day I was going through the Starbucks drive-thru to get my morning coffee, and the young man who served me my coffee asked me, “What’s your name?” I told him I am Philip. He responded, “You baptized me! My mom is so excited you’re at SSJ now!” Isn’t that a cool connection? The sacrament of Baptism had created a bond between us, and we rediscovered that bond in the drive-thru line at Starbucks. In the short time that I
Are you passionate about music and love to sing?
Do you enjoy being part of a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for music? Then we invite you to join our choir and sing your heart out! The Music Ministry is always accepting new members of all ages and skill levels who share our love of music to the 11:15 am Adult Choir, 9:30 am Contemporary Ensemble, and the Children’s Choir. Come join us and experience the joy of music together! Contact Andre at music@ssj.org
Prayer Ribbon Wall
In honor of the Spiritual Work of Mercy, Pray for the Living and the Dead, the Ribbon Wall returns. After Mass inscribe your loved ones name on a ribbon available outside the church doors. It will then be hung on the ribbon wall located by the bell tower. Volunteers are needed after the Masses to hand out ribbons and assisting parishioners, Contact Louise Nakamine at lnakamine@ssj.org.
