Pastoral Message-January 12, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Visitors, This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. We are familiar with the event as it is described to us in Scripture: Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the appearance of a dove, and the voice of God the Father was heard proclaiming, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” When we were baptized, no dove was seen
Pastoral Message
Dear Parishioners and Visitors, These days, with Lent in full swing, we go to Mass expecting violet vestments, no “Glory to God,” and no “Alleluia.” It’s all part of our penitential atmosphere. But there are at least two days when things are different. Last Wednesday, March 19th, was the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The vestments were white and there was a “Glory to God.” The Gospel acclamation was still free of the word “Alleluia,” but
Lent at SSJ
Lent is a season of Reflection, Repentance and Renewal. Together, as a Parish Family, let us reflect deeply on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, recognize, repent and turn away from our sins, and then renew our faith with hearts full of hope and devotion to living out the Gospel. 2025 Lenten Schedule March Wednesday 5th - Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00am, 8:15am, 7:00pm, Parking Lot Ashes 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday 7th - Fish Fry & XLT 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 11th - Penance Service 7:00pm Friday 14th
2025 PSA
Every dollar raised above our goal of $209,000 will be returned to Saints Simon and Jude as a rebate. For the past two years, we have raised the necessary funds to install screens in our church. That project is still underway, as we work diligently to ensure that the screens are properly installed and safely maintained. We’ve completed the required roof repairs and asbestos screening, and we will be starting some structural changes in the spring or early summer of
Mission Outreach- Lent
As part of our parish Lenten practice of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Saints Simon & Jude is supporting local charities to collect items each weekend that will contribute to their mission. A Lenten Outreach collection table will be in Mondor Plaza to receive your gifts before and after every weekend Mass. Please prayerfully discern how you might channel your Lenten Almsgiving into works of love for our neighbors in need. Click Here for a printable schedule. For additional information, please contact Louise
Pastoral Message – December 22, 2024
At this time of year, we celebrate lots of foundational feasts and seasons! All of these feasts and seasons are meant to help consecrate our time, bring depth of knowledge to our faith, and greater reality to our hope – which all culminates in our love of God. Within this Spirit-led chain reaction of our lives and the liturgical year, it’s good to take a dedicated time to retreat from our habitual activities. It’s good to follow Jesus’ example of
Christmas Mass Schedule
Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior
Pastoral Message – December 15, 2024
Isn’t it amazing how fast the time goes? Christmas is just around the corner, and as we begin the third week of Advent we light the rose-colored candle of the Advent Wreath. The Third Sunday of Advent is sometimes called “Gaudete Sunday,” using the Latin word that begins our second reading this Sunday: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Can we really rejoice in the Lord always? There are different kinds of joy, and
Friday Fish Fry
Please come support the 26th Annual Lenten Fish Fry hosted by the Men's Club! All proceeds benefit the Saints Simon and Jude Parish & School Community. CAST YOUR NETS - INVITE SOMEONE NEW! Menu Adults (2 pcs. cod, rice, slaw, roll) $13 Seniors 62+ (2 pcs. cod, rice, slaw, roll) $11 Child 12 yrs. & under (1 pc. cod, rice, slaw, roll) $9 Adult Fish Taco (2 tacos, beans, rice) $13 Seniors 62+ (2 tacos, beans, rice) $11 Child Fish Taco 12 yrs. & under (1 taco,
