Pastoral Message – November 14, 2021
“Are we there yet?” Before there were TVs or phones or tablets in cars, this was a constant question from children on long car journeys because, no matter how often we were told to “look at the beautiful scenery,” riding in a car was boring. Today’s readings are asking the same question with regard to our earthly journey. Like children in a car, we have absolutely no idea when we will be personally called “home” to God or when Jesus
Pastoral Message – November 7, 2021
Blessings and peace to you! One beautiful weekend, a young man decided to go hiking. While walking near the edge of a cliff, he tripped and fell into an abyss. Luckily, he was able to grab hold onto the roots of a big tree. He clung tightly to the roots as he hung between life and death. He called out for help: “Is anyone up there? Please help me!” From the sky, a voice responded: “I am your God. I am
Service Opportunity
Join SSJ Youth on Wednesday, November 24, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm to serve at the Cantlay Food Bank (Catholic Charities of Orange County). Service includes packaging and distributing food items. This is a great way to serve as a family right before the Thanksgiving holiday. The Cantlay food distribution center provides individuals and families with food and other everyday necessities. It is open three days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and is currently serving approximately 600 families per day at a drive-thru distribution. Please
Pastoral Message – October 31, 2021
In today’s Gospel passage, the scribe asks Jesus what is the “first” or “most important” commandment. Jesus responds by reinforcing the most fundamental belief of the Jewish faith. Known as the “shema” prayer, it is found in Deuteronomy and has been recited twice each day by practicing Jews for thousands of years: “Listen, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord alone, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your being, and all your
Pastoral Message – October 24, 2021
Greetings to all of you at Saints Simon & Jude! My name is Andre Rossignol and I am thrilled to be joining the parish as the Director of Music Ministries. This coming December will mark my twentieth year making music in the Catholic Church and I am honored and blessed to begin this new chapter here with you. If you are just perusing this first paragraph, but do not intend to read the entire reflection I would like for your
Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale
The Men’s Club will be in Mondor Plaza this weekend selling Christmas trees. Profits will be given to the school and church. Please support your community by purchasing a Christmas tree, wreath or garland. The order deadline is Thursday, November 18th by 5:00 p.m. Order forms are also available in the parish office.
Pastoral Message – October 17, 2021
Hey Y’all! We are celebrating the 29th Sunday of Ordinary time! Ya-hoooo!!! Why the exclamation marks and the Ya-hoooo? While this particular moment in time might not appear to be special but each and every day should be taken as a fresh opportunity for growing in relationship with Jesus Christ, and being renewed in God’s grace. Our 2nd reading today from the Book of Hebrews reminds us of this… Since we have a great high priest… Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold
Prayer Ribbon Wall
Weekend of October 30th and 31st In honor of the Spiritual Work of Mercy, Pray for the Living and the Dead, the Prayer Ribbon Wall will return the weekend of Oct 30 & 31. Help keep Mercy in Motion by handing out ribbons and assisting parishioners with their prayer intentions. Volunteers are needed for all Masses on that weekend. To sign up to help, email: ssj@ssj.org ~ Attention: Dianne Schautschick or Sharon Qualls
Pastoral Message – October 10, 2021
Blessings and peace to you! I hope that everyone had a great time at our parish festival last weekend. It was special meeting so many of you at this annual event that supports so much of the ministry and service of our parish. Have you ever had a strange dream and then upon waking up, gave thanks to God because it was not the reality? In his weirdest dream, Fr. John bought a lottery ticket and said to himself: “If I win
