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SUMMARY:Farm Fresh Christmas Trees
DESCRIPTION:Bring the beauty and fragrance of the season into your home with a farm fresh Christmas tree from the SSJ Men’s Club fundraiser! Each tree is hand-selected for quality and freshness\, ensuring your family enjoys the perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. Your purchase directly supports the SSJ Parish and School community\, helping fund programs\, activities\, and improvements that benefit us all. Celebrate the joy of Christmas while giving back to our parish family.  \n\n\n\nReserve your tree today- Click Here to download the order form.  \n\n\n\nOrder Deadline: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 by 5:00 pm. Thank you for your purchase! \n\n\n\nFor questions please email: Scot Cool at ssj@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/farm-fresh-christmas-trees/
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SUMMARY:Hallow St. Jude Novena
DESCRIPTION:Join the SSJ Hallow Community! The First SSJ Prayer Challenge will begin Saturday\, November 1!  \n\n\n\nOver 9 days\, join Giavani Cairo\, the actor who portrays Jude Thaddeus in “The Chosen\,” and bring your prayer requests to the intercession of St. Jude\, the patron saint of lost causes and impossible situations. \n\n\n\nClick Here to join Hallow!
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/hallow-st-jude-novena/
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SUMMARY:Prayer Ribbon Wall
DESCRIPTION:SSJ continues our tradition of prayer for the Living & the Dead. We honor All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Join us in this Spiritual Work of Mercy. Ribbons will be available at all Masses the 1st week of November. The Prayer Wall will remain up until Advent.
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/prayer-ribbon-wall/
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SUMMARY:Family Mass
DESCRIPTION:Worship\, Connect\, and Grow Together! \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Mass once a month\, where families come together to celebrate the Eucharist in a joyful\, welcoming\, and engaging way! This special liturgy features youth participation\, uplifting music\, and a message that speaks to both children and adults.  \n\n\n\nOn select Sundays\, stay for family activities and a delicious breakfast\, providing a wonderful opportunity for fellowship\, connection\, and growing in faith as a parish family.  \n\n\n\nFor more information on our SSJ Kid’s Ministry Offerings please contact: \n\n\n\nRhea Moreno\, Director of Faith Formation & Family Ministry \n\n\n\nrmoreno@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/family-mass/2025-11-02/
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SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Bible Study is for all women!  We meet once a month at 7:00pm in the Youth Room.  It’s a great chance to hang out\, grow in faith\, and support each other in a relaxed and welcoming environment.  Each meeting includes scripture study\, small group discussions\, prayer time\, and fellowship. We hope you will join us!   \n\n\n\nContact:  \n\n\n\nReanna Liebl rliebl@ssj.org  \n\n\n\nOr\,  \n\n\n\nRhea Morenormoreno@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/womens-bible-study/2025-11-10/
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SUMMARY:Tacos & Theology
DESCRIPTION:All men 18+ are invited to 4 Son’s Brewery in Huntington Beach for fellowship and theology!  Tacos & Theology is for men who want to share their faith life in a fun\, relaxed\, and casual atmosphere. The evenings include casual conversation\, a speaker\, and small group discussion. Please RSVP!
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/tacos-theology-2/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:4 Sons Brewing\, 18421 Gothard St Suite 100 8\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baptism Prep Class
DESCRIPTION:Baptism is the formal way in which we welcome families and infants (ages 0-6) into our Catholic-Christian community. It marks the beginning of a sacramental faith journey for the child and is an important celebration for the family. For both parents and Godparents\, preparing for Baptism is an opportunity to renew and deepen their own faith journey. It is also a special moment for our parish community to welcome new members into the life of the Church.  \n\n\n\nFirst Steps to Baptism \n\n\n\n\nContact the Coordinator of OCIA/BaptismReach out to Denise Quackenbush at dquackenbush@ssj.org to schedule a brief consultation to begin the registration process. \n\n\n\nComplete the Registration Form Fill out the Baptism Registration Form and return it to the Parish Office along with your child’s Birth Certificate. If you are not already a registered family at Saints Simon & Jude\, please complete the Parish Registration Form as well. \n\n\n\nRegister for a Baptism Preparation Class Both parents and Godparents are required to participate in the Baptism Preparation Class.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating this sacred moment with your family and welcoming your child into the Catholic faith! 
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/baptism-prep-calss/2025-11-12/
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SUMMARY:Tapas & Theology
DESCRIPTION:All women18+ are invited to 4 Son’s Brewery in Huntington Beach for fellowship and theology!  Tapas is for women who want to share their faith life in a fun\, relaxed\, and casual atmosphere. The evenings include casual conversation\, a speaker\, and small group discussion. Please RSVP!  \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Diana Wehbe \n\n\n\nOnce immersed in worldly pursuits and a career in FM radio\, Diana Wehbe felt called to a deeper relationship with Christ. She left her media career and devoted several years to prayer and discernment\, seeking a more contemplative life rooted in faith. \n\n\n\nNow serving as Director of Youth Ministries at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point\, CA\, Diana lives as a lay consecrated woman\, espoused to Jesus Christ. Embracing chastity and True Devotion to Mary\, she strives to remain wholly available to God’s will. \n\n\n\n“God alone suffices.” — St. Teresa of Avila
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/tapas-theology-6/
LOCATION:4 Sons Brewing\, 18421 Gothard St Suite 100 8\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Middle School Ministry Youth Nights
DESCRIPTION:Youth Nights are a fantastic way to build a Catholic community\, offering middle school kids a unique opportunity to grow in their faith while having fun and building lasting friendships. These events foster a sense of belonging and encourage personal and spiritual growth during a crucial stage of their development.  \n\n\n\nYouth Nights are held approximately every third Friday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. You don’t need to be in Middle School Faith Formation or even be Catholic to join—everyone is welcome! Bring a friend and join the fun!  \n\n\n\nContact:Rhea Moreno\, Director of Faith Formation & Family Ministriesrmoreno@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/middle-school-ministry-youth-nights/2025-11-14/
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SUMMARY:Prime Time (60+) Fall Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Come play the fun game LEFT – RIGHT – CENTER with the Prime Time Fellowship Group!  Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. \n\n\n\nWe’re giving thanks for all our Prime-Time friends!  \n\n\n\nQuestions & RSVP: Denise at dquackenbush@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/prime-time-60-fall-game-night/
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SUMMARY:KOC Reception & Open House
DESCRIPTION:SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE COUNCIL 8336 \n\n\n\nThe SSJ Council of the Knights of Columbus invites men of the Parish 18+ to join us for a Reception and Open House right here in the SSJ Community Center! \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 19 \n\n\n\nWhere: SSJ Community Center \n\n\n\nTime: 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nJoin us for pizza\, beverages\, fellowship\, and to learn about the Knights of Columbus and how we serve our Parish\, our Community\, our Catholic Church and our Families. \n\n\n\nWhy Should You Become a Knight? \n\n\n\nWant to make friends\, do fun things\, and serve God and your Parish at the same time? Then the Knights of Columbus is for you. \n\n\n\n\n– Act with fellow Knights to be a force for good in this world\n\n\n\n– Live out your vocation as a husband\, father\, son or brother\n\n\n\n– Aid your brothers in serving your parish\n\n\n\n– Stand up for the most vulnerable including the poor\, orphaned\, oppressed and unborn\n\n\n\n\nHighlights of Knights’ Activities at SSJ \n\n\n\n\n– Help the Parish with donuts after Sunday masses\n\n\n\n– Work the Lenten Annual Parish Fish Fry\n\n\n\n– Sell Festival Ride Tickets after all the masses and at the Parish Fall Festival\n\n\n\n– Distribute care items to women’s shelters during Advent and Lent\n\n\n\n– Beautify the church altar for Palm Sunday\, Easter\, and Christmas\n\n\n\n– Provide support to the Parish Men’s Club\n\n\n\n– Make a difference at four separate women’s and pregnancy centers\n\n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend the Open House\, please RSVP to our Grand Knight at: matthewfertal@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/koc-reception-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Pease Join us for SSJ’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner! \n\n\n\nTurkey will be provided and prepared by our Men’s Club. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a side dish (to serve 12) in disposable containers. \n\n\n\nPotluck Guide by Last Name \n\n\n\nA–E: Potatoes \n\n\n\nF–J: Vegetables \n\n\n\nK–N: Desserts & Pies \n\n\n\nO–T: Salads & Dressing \n\n\n\nU–Z: Stuffing
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/thanksgiving-dinner/
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SUMMARY:Advent 2025 - Be Still.
DESCRIPTION:Lord\, quiet my soul amid the noise of the season. As I rest in Your presence\, prepare my heart to carry Your peace into the world. May my stillness become a living witness of Your love. – Amen \n\n\n\nIn the midst of a hurried world\, Advent whispers a gentle invitation: Be still. It’s a sacred slowing\, a holy pause that draws us into God’s presence. “Be still” is not inactivity; it’s receptivity. In the quiet\, we make space for Christ to renew our hearts and remind us of what truly matters. \n\n\n\nWhen we prepare our hearts in stillness\, we make room for Christ to dwell more deeply within us. From that quiet center\, His love overflows\, guiding our words\, actions\, and presence in the world. A still heart becomes a radiant heart\, one that can share faith naturally and reflect Jesus to others through compassion\, patience\, and peace. \n\n\n\nPlease join your Saints Simon and Jude Parish Community in all our Advent offerings as together we quiet our hearts\, let the peace of Christ’s promise bring us joy and hope\, feel His love\, and be still. \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 15- 16: Mission Outreach Advent Giving Tags Available \n\n\n\nThank you for your generous support providing peace\, hope\, joy and love to those in need. If you picked up an Advent Giving Tag\, please see the schedule below as to when to return your gift. Click Here for the Mission Outreach Calendar. \n\n\n\n\n– Thomas House\, Serving at Risk Families\n\nWednesday\, December 10\n\n\n\n\n\n– Share Ourselves\, Adopt-a- Family\n\nWednesday\, December 10\n\n\n\n\n\n– Sea Cliff Assisted Living\, Senior Living Community\n\nSunday\, December 14\n\n\n\n\n\n– Share Ourselves\, Social Services\n\nThursday\, December 18\n\n\n\n\n\n– HB Navigation Center\, Serving the Unhoused\n\nThursday\, December 18\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 30: 9:30am Advent Family Mass\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a wonderful morning celebrating the coming of our Savior! We’ll kick off Advent together with a Pancake Breakfast\, Advent Wreath Workshop\, and Santa Photos! Click Here to Sign Up!  \n\n\n\nMonday\, December 1: Hallow Prayer Challenge Advent 25 Begins\n\n\n\nThis Advent\, we invite you to discover deeper stillness amidst the chaos of the holiday season\, just as Mary did that first Christmas. Join your SSJ Community as we dive into the story of the Nativity through reflections on the infancy narratives\, powerful excerpts from The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer\, and moments of silence and contemplative prayer. Click Here to join the SSJ Hallow Prayer Challenge! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday\, December 5: 7:00pm Taizé Prayer Service- Be Still.\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 8:8:18am & 7:00pm Immaculate Conception Mass\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12:  7:00pm Advent Concert\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 16: 7:00pm Penance Service\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 17:  7:00pm XTL – Worship\, Music\, Message\n\n\n\n\n“Be still\, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/advent-2025-be-still/
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SUMMARY:Family Mass
DESCRIPTION:Worship\, Connect\, and Grow Together! \n\n\n\nPlease join us for a wonderful morning celebrating the coming of our Savior! After the 9:30am Family Mass\, we’ll kick off Advent together with a Pancake Breakfast\, Advent Wreath Workshop\, and Santa Photos!  \n\n\n\nClick Here to Sign Up! \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Mass once a month\, where families come together to celebrate the Eucharist in a joyful\, welcoming\, and engaging way! This special liturgy features youth participation\, uplifting music\, and a message that speaks to both children and adults.  \n\n\n\nOn select Sundays\, stay for family activities and a delicious breakfast\, providing a wonderful opportunity for fellowship\, connection\, and growing in faith as a parish family.  \n\n\n\nFor more information on our SSJ Kid’s Ministry Offerings please contact: \n\n\n\nRhea Moreno\, Director of Faith Formation & Family Ministry \n\n\n\nrmoreno@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/family-mass-2/
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