Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church

Women Creating Community
2026-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join us for a special Lenten reflection centered on our theme, “Return to the Father.” This talk invites women to rediscover what it means to live from the inheritance we have received as beloved daughters of God. Each of us has been given unique gifts, grace, and a place in the Father’s heart. When we return to Him, we remember who we truly are and are strengthened to use our gifts in service to others and for the growth of the Church.

All women are welcome to attend this inspiring evening of reflection and encouragement.

Our guest speaker, Lyssa Rollolazo, Director of Communications and Hospitality at Saints Simon and Jude, will share how receiving the Father’s love empowers us to live with joy and purpose and to help build up His Church through the gifts we have been given.

Baptism Prep Class
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
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.

First Steps to Baptism

Contact the Coordinator of OCIA/BaptismReach out to Denise Quackenbush at dquackenbush@ssj.org to schedule a brief consultation to begin the registration process.

Complete 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.

Register for a Baptism Preparation Class Both parents and Godparents are required to participate in the Baptism Preparation Class.

We look forward to celebrating this sacred moment with your family and welcoming your child into the Catholic faith!

SSJ Men's Club General Meeting
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!

The Men’s Club at Saints Simon and Jude is open to all men looking to grow in faith, serve the community, and forge lasting connections. Through service projects, scripture studies, and social activities, members strengthen their connection to God and one another.

We meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM for an engaging speaker and a delicious meal prepared by club members. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow parishioners, share in faith-filled discussions, and get involved in parish life.

Catholic Book Study
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
Please join us for our Catholic Book Study on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 PM in Colman Hall.

We will begin by gathering together briefly and then break into small book groups for engaging discussion, faith sharing, and fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith, explore great Catholic literature, and connect with others in our parish community.

Each group will focus on a different book and will be led by a discussion leader to help guide the conversation.

Book Groups and Discussion Leaders

Manalive — Fr. Philip

Lord of the World — Carole Spinak

Vipers’ Tangle — Fr. Reynold

Composing Sacred Scripture — Dcn. Matt

The Story of a Soul — Kevin Simes

Hatch, Match, and Dispatch — Suzie Bolson

Please join the discussion group for the book you have been reading. Whether you have finished the book or are still making your way through it, all are welcome to participate in the conversation.

We look forward to gathering together for an afternoon of thoughtful discussion, shared faith, and community!

Family Mass
2026-03-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-12 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
Worship, Connect, and Grow Together!

Join 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.

On 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.

For more information on our SSJ Kid’s Ministry Offerings please contact:

Rhea Moreno, Director of Faith Formation & Family Ministry

rmoreno@ssj.org

Mary's Way of the Cross
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Join us for Mary’s Way of the Cross on Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM in the Church, presented by SSJ Women’s Ministries. This special Lenten devotion invites us to walk the journey of Christ’s Passion through the eyes and heart of Mary, reflecting on her faith, sorrow, and unwavering trust in God. During Lent, taking time to pray the Way of the Cross helps us slow down, deepen our compassion for Christ’s sacrifice, and prepare our hearts for Easter. All are welcome to come and experience this prayerful evening of reflection and hope.

Lenten Outreach
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59 | CA
Continuing our parish tradition, the Saints Simon and Jude Outreach Ministry will host a weekly donation drive throughout Lent. Your almsgiving supports local charitable organizations by providing the essential supplies they need to continue their mission and care for our neighbors in need.

Collections will take place before and after every weekend Mass. If you feel called to make a monetary donation, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your generosity!

Fifth Sunday of Lent: March 21-22

Orange County Children and Family Services (CFS): Strengthens and stabilizes families to ensure children are safe from abuse or neglect and placed in permanent, nurturing homes. We’re “adopting” foster children for Easter by filling gift bags with new, age-appropriate goodies to help them feel loved, remembered, and celebrated.

4 Years Old & Under: Sippy cups, small balls, coloring books, Pop Its (fidget toys), socks, bubbles or sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, board books, small stuffed animals, juice boxes or Goldfish crackers, and minimal Easter candy.

5 to 12 Years Old: Coloring books with crayons, colored pencils or markers, gel pens, stickers or sticker books, bubbles or sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, Hot Wheels or Legos, small stuffed animals, hair ties, hair clips or scrunchies, gift cards to Baskin-Robbins or Yogurtland, individual-size snacks, and minimal Easter candy.

13 Years and Older: Black hair ties, combs or brushes, nail polish or fragrances, journals with pens, body wash or lotions, bracelets (for boys and girls), fun socks (for boys and girls), small stuffed animals, individual-sized snacks, earbuds, minimal Easter candy, and $15 gift cards to places such as Starbucks, In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, or Chipotle.

As we reflect on our Lenten call to Return to the Father, we remember that every child deserves a home that mirrors His love and protection. The mission of Orange County Children and Family Services to strengthen and stabilize families reflects this same commitment, helping ensure children grow up safe, secure, and nurtured.

For questions or more information, please email Louise Nakamine: lnakamine@ssj.org

Lenten Outreach
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-27 23:59 | CA
Continuing our parish tradition, the Saints Simon and Jude Outreach Ministry will host a weekly donation drive throughout Lent. Your almsgiving supports local charitable organizations by providing the essential supplies they need to continue their mission and care for our neighbors in need.

Collections will take place before and after every weekend Mass. If you feel called to make a monetary donation, please scan the QR Code. Thank you for your generosity!

Fifth Sunday of Lent: March 21-27

Loaves and Fishes: Serves approximately 300 unhoused and food-insecure individuals and families by distributing food twice each month. We’re supporting our neighbors in need by donating essential food items to help sustain them with dignity and care.

Pinto Beans (4lb bags)

White Rice (5lb bags)

Peanut Butter (48 oz)

Jam (any size, strawberry preferred)

Canned Tuna (any size)

Mayonnaise (30 oz size)

Cardboard Canisters of Quaker Oats

Boxes of Macaroni & Cheese

As we journey through Lent and hear the call to Return to the Father, we are reminded that coming home to His mercy must change the way we live. Scripture teaches that faith without action is dead. If we are truly returning to the Father, our faith must move us to care for our brothers and sisters in their physical needs, reflecting His compassion through concrete acts of love.

For questions or more information, please email Louise Nakamine: lnakamine@ssj.org

Family Faith Night
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
Family Faith Night: Dinner, Fellowship, and Formation

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

We are here to walk alongside parents and families in every step of their faith journey. A child’s earliest and most meaningful experience of God’s love, provision, and forgiveness begins at home, where faith is nurtured through everyday family life.

Modeled after the Holy Family, Catholic families are called to be the living Church in the world—sharing Christ’s love through daily witness and fostering faith within their homes.

Family Faith Nights bring this calling to life by gathering families for a shared meal, joyful fellowship, and faith formation. Together, parents and children encounter Christ, strengthen their relationship with Him, and deepen their lifelong connection with the Church and parish community.

Tapas & Theology
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | 4 Sons Brewing, 18421 Gothard St Suite 100 8, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
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!

Middle School Ministry Youth Nights
2026-03-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
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.

Youth 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!

Contact:Rhea Moreno, Director of Faith Formation & Family Ministriesrmoreno@ssj.org

Final Friday Fish Fry!
2026-03-27 16:30 - 19:30 | CA
This year’s Fish Fry at Saints Simon and Jude is all about return—returning to familiar tables, shared laughter, and the simple joy of being together. It’s an open invitation, to bring along someone who’s never joined us before, and to rediscover how welcoming our parish community truly is. If you are returning out of tradition, curiosity, or just for a great meal, your place is here. Come hungry, come as you are, and help share make this beloved tradition meaningful where hearts—and not just plates—are full.

Volunteers of all ages are needed! Click Here to Volunteer!

All proceeds benefit the Saints Simon and Jude Parish & School Community!

$14 Adults (2 pcs. cod, rice, slaw, roll)

$12 Seniors 62+ (2 pcs. cod, rice, slaw, roll)

$10 Child 12 yrs. & under (1 pc. cod, rice, slaw, roll)

$14 Adult Fish Taco (2 tacos, beans, rice)

$12 Seniors 62+ Fish Taco (2 tacos, beans, rice)

$10 Child Fish Taco 12 yrs. & under (1 taco, beans, rice)

$6 Cheese Quesadilla

$10 Bowl of Clam Chowder w/roll

$7 Clam Chowder (side portion-cup)

Taizé Prayer
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Everyone is encouraged to join us for our Lenten Taizé Prayer Service on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM in the church. After enjoying the fish fry, come over for a peaceful time of prayer and reflection. Taizé prayer is a simple, meditative style of worship that includes gentle, repetitive chants, scripture, silence, and candlelight, creating a calm and contemplative atmosphere. It’s a beautiful way to slow down, draw closer to God, and enter more deeply into the spirit of Lent. All are welcome—we hope you’ll join us.

Saturday Vigil Masses throughout the Diocese will be canceled on March 28, 2026
2026-03-28 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
In preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Orange, the Diocese will gather clergy, ministry leaders, and parish representatives for a special Leaders’ Convocation on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This important event is intended to unite the diocesan community in prayer, reflection, and shared vision as it marks this significant milestone in its history.

To allow full participation in this convocation, all regularly scheduled Saturday Vigil Masses throughout the Diocese will be canceled on March 28, 2026. Parishioners are encouraged to plan accordingly.

All parishes will resume their normal Mass schedules on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, as the Church begins the solemn celebration of Holy Week.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please keep our diocesan leaders in your prayers.

Palm Sunday
2026-03-29 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
Join us as we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, when we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and reflect on the journey toward His Passion, death, and Resurrection.

Please note that there will be no Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 28, due to a diocese-wide leadership retreat for clergy and parish lay leaders.

Please come worship with us on Sunday at 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am, and 5:00pm as we commemorate this sacred day and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Holy Week
2026-03-29 00:00 - 2026-04-04 23:59 | CA
As we enter Holy Week, we walk through a sacred story of sacrifice, sorrow, and love. We remember the table of farewell, the garden of anguish, and the cross of suffering, reflecting on Christ’s love even in the darkest moments. Each day invites us to draw closer to Him, trusting that God is at work even in silence.

Holy Thursday calls us to humility and service, Good Friday brings us to the cross where sorrow meets grace, and Holy Saturday holds the quiet waiting between grief and hope. Yet this journey does not end in darkness—it leads to the promise of new life, where hope rises and God makes all things new.

And on Easter, we will proclaim the fulfillment of that promise Living Hope. The tomb is empty. Light breaks through the darkness. What once seemed lost is made alive again.

This Holy Week, come and experience the movement from shadow to light, from sorrow to joy, from death to resurrection because Christ lives, hope is alive.

Please join your SSJ Catholic Community as we live out Holy Week through these special liturgies and offerings.

April 2 – Holy Thursday

8:15am Morning Prayer

7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

8:00pm-Midnight Adoration

April 3 – Good Friday

8:15am Morning Prayer

12:00pm & 7:00pm The Lord’s Passion

12:00pm Stations of the Cross Hike at the Santiago Retreat Center. Please RVSP.

April 4 – Holy Saturday

8:15am Morning Prayer

7:30pm Easter Vigil

April 5 – Resurrection Sunday

7:00 AM (Church)

9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Colman Hall & Church)

Lent at SSJ
2026-03-30 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
So often, we find ourselves further away from God than we ever intended to be.

Our Lenten theme, Return, reminds us that Scripture is always calling us back.

“Return to the Lord your God.” – Joel 2:13

Like the prodigal son, we come to recognize our need to go home.

“I will arise and go to my father.” – Luke 15:17–18

And we trust in God’s promise of mercy and welcome.

“Return to me, and I will return to you.” – Malachi 3:7

Lent invites us not only to turn our hearts back to God, but to take intentional steps home by returning to the sacraments, especially Reconciliation and the Eucharist, and by re-engaging with the Church community where we are welcomed, healed, and strengthened together. Click Here for a printable schedule.

Events: Pray, Fast, Give Together. Lent is not a journey we walk alone. As we seek to return to the Lord, we do so not only in personal prayer and sacrifice, but in fellowship with one another.

Friday, February 20 Fish Fry & Stations of the Cross

Friday, February 27 Fish Fry & Rosary

Friday, March 6 Fish Fry & Taizé Prayer

Friday, March 13 Fish Fry & XLT/Penance Service

Friday, March 20 Fish Fry & Mary’s Way of the Cross

Saturday, March 21 Family Faith Night

Friday, March 27 Fish Fry & Taizé Prayer

Friday, April 4 Good Friday Hike & Stations of the Cross

Fish Fry: 4:30-7:30pm

Stations of the Cross & Prayer: 7:00pm

Liturgies: Our Lenten liturgies are a sacred invitation to return home. Each Mass, Penance Service, and devotional gathering becomes an expression of the call to pray, fast, and give. We pray more intentionally, fast from distractions, and give devotion to the altar—uniting our small sacrifices with His perfect one.

Ash Wednesday7am – 8:15am – 7:00pm – Mass/Ashes9:30am – 5:00pm Parking Lot Ashes

Palm Sunday“Sat. Vigil 4:00pmSun. 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 5:00pm

Holy Thursday8:15am Morning Prayer7:00pm Mass

Good Friday8:15am Morning PrayerNoon & 7:00pm

Holy Saturday8:15am Morning Prayer7:30pm Vigil

Easter SundayMass of the Resurrection7:00am (Church)9:00am (Church & Colman Hall)11:00am (Church & Colman Hall)

Outreach: Lent calls us beyond ourselves. As we return to the Lord, we also return to His heart for the poor, the forgotten, and the weary. Our Lenten Outreach Schedule offers meaningful opportunities to live the rhythm of pray, fast, and give through concrete acts of love and service.

Continuing our parish tradition, the Saints Simon and Jude Outreach Ministry will host a weekly donation drive throughout Lent. Your almsgiving supports local charitable organizations by providing the essential supplies they need to continue their mission and care for our neighbors in need. Collections will take place before and after every Mass. Thank you for your generosity and for being a visible sign of Christ’s compassion in our community this Lent.

February 21-22, Robyne’s Nest: Supports at-risk and homeless students by providing essentials. We’re filling 900 grocery bags for students without access to school pantries during Spring Break.

Pasta & Grains: Pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese box mix, mac & cheese cups, ramen, rice (up to 5 lb. bags), oatmeal (multi-packs), cereal (large boxes), pancake mix, syrup.

Canned & Shelf-Stable Proteins: Canned chicken, tuna, or Spam, canned soup or chili, canned vegetables, peanut butter & jelly, cracker/tuna packs, cracker/chicken salad packs.

Fruits & Snacks: Canned fruits and fruit cups, Jell-O, pudding cups, granola bars, beef jerky or Slim Jim’s, pretzels (single-serving bags), trail mix or nut packs (multipacks), crackers (peanut butter, cheese, Cheez-Its, Club crackers, Saltines).

Gift Cards: Stater Bros, Grocery Outlet, Aldi, or Northgate.

February 28-March 1, Illumination Foundation: Provides safe, short-term housing and post-hospital care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness who need a stable place to recover after discharge. We’re supporting recuperating adults and children with therapeutic and engaging activities to help ease stress, anxiety, and boredom.

Adult Coloring Books, Activity Books (i.e., crossword puzzles), Children’s Coloring Books, Sketchbooks, Crayons, Stencils, Colored Pencils, Construction Paper, Markers, Children’s, Scissors, Paint Brushes, Journals, Paint-by-Number Kits, Canvas Boards (12 x 12 or smaller)

March 7-8, Casa Teresa: Provides a safe home and supportive programs for single pregnant women in crisis, including those facing homelessness, addiction, or mental health challenges. We’re helping new mothers and their babies thrive by donating essential items and prayerfully supporting them as they begin a new chapter—changing two lives at one time.

Baby Play Mats, Baby Grooming Kits, Breast Milk Storage Bags, Newborn Swaddles, Newborn, Baby Mittens, Warm Baby Beanies (not crochet), Preemie Boys & Girls Clothes (0–3 months), Newborn Boys & Girls Clothes (0–3 months), $25 Gas Gift Cards, $25 Walmart Gift Cards, $25, Target Gift Cards, $25 Stater Bros Gift Cards

March 14-15, Save Our Youth (SOY): Provides a safe and welcoming space for teens with tutoring, academic resources, and opportunities in sports, fitness, art, and dance, helping prevent gang involvement and encouraging educational success. We’re supporting and nurturing our younger brothers and sisters in Christ by donating needed items to help them thrive and pursue a brighter future.

Soccer Balls (Size 5, NFHS Approved), Canvas Boards (12 x 12 or smaller), Acrylic Paints, Paint Brushes, Glue Sticks for Collages, Printer Ink (HP Black 952XL), Air Dry Clay, Amazon Gift Cards to purchase bins for storing sports equipment & art supplies.

March 21-22, Orange County Children and Family Services (CFS): Strengthens and stabilizes families to ensure children are safe from abuse or neglect and placed in permanent, nurturing homes. We’re “adopting” foster children for Easter by filling gift bags with new, age-appropriate goodies to help them feel loved, remembered, and celebrated.

4 Years Old & Under: Sippy cups, small balls, coloring books, Pop Its (fidget toys), socks, bubbles or sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, board books, small stuffed animals, juice boxes or Goldfish crackers, and minimal Easter candy.

5 to 12 Years Old: Coloring books with crayons, colored pencils or markers, gel pens, stickers or sticker books, bubbles or sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, Hot Wheels or Legos, small stuffed animals, hair ties, hair clips or scrunchies, gift cards to Baskin-Robbins or Yogurtland, individual-size snacks, and minimal Easter candy.

13 Years and Older: Black hair ties, combs or brushes, nail polish or fragrances, journals with pens, body wash or lotions, bracelets (for boys and girls), fun socks (for boys and girls), small stuffed animals, individual-sized snacks, earbuds, minimal Easter candy, and $15 gift cards to places such as Starbucks, In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, or Chipotle.

March 21-22, Loaves and Fishes: Serves approximately 300 unhoused and food-insecure individuals and families by distributing food twice each month. We’re supporting our neighbors in need by donating essential food items to help sustain them with dignity and care.

Pinto Beans (4lb bags), White Rice (5lb bags), Peanut Butter (40 oz), Jam (any size, strawberry preferred), Canned Tuna (any size), Mayonnaise (30 oz size), Cardboard Canisters of Quaker Oats, Boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Box Mix

Stations of the Cross Hike
2026-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 | CA
Stations of the Cross Hike – Good Friday

Join SSJ on Good Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 PM for a reflective Stations of the Cross Hike. RSVP HERE!

Location:Santiago Retreat Center26982 Baker Canyon Rd.Silverado, CA 92676

This prayerful hike follows a 1.5-mile rugged dirt trail, with some steep sections. Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and clothing, and bring plenty of water. For safety and space considerations, no dogs are allowed.

Parking is limited, so carpooling is highly encouraged.

Our group will journey together at a prayerful pace, stopping at each of the 14 Stations. Please plan for approximately two hours.

For More Information Contact: rparrino@ssj.org

Easter Sunday
2026-04-04 00:00 - 2026-04-05 23:59 | CA
Living Hope.

Join Us This Easter

We invite you to celebrate with us as a community of faith, joy, and hope. Whether you come every week or it has been a while, you are welcome at Saints Simon and Jude.Saturday Easter Vigil7:30 PM

Easter Sunday7:00 AM (Church)9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Colman Hall & Church)

Come and experience the joy of a Living Hope.

A Hope That Is Alive

Through the Resurrection, God restores us and sends us.Easter invites us to receive that hope, live it, and share it with a world that longs for Him.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in His great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Peter 1:3

This is not just a message for long ago—it is a promise for today.

Hope That Fills Us

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

God does not offer us a distant hope. He fills us with it.A hope that brings peace in uncertainty, joy in the midst of life’s challenges, and strength to keep moving forward.

This is the hope we celebrate at Easter.This is the hope meant for you.

Hope That Is Meant to Be Shared

“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27

The hope we receive is not meant to stay within us.It is meant to be lived out—in our families, our friendships, and our daily lives.

Through small acts of kindness, forgiveness, and love, we become signs of that living hope to others.

Be Not Afraid

“I plead with you — never, ever give up on hope; never doubt, never tire and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.” — St. John Paul II

Easter gives us courage.Because Christ has conquered sin and death, we no longer have to live in fear.

We are invited to trust, to begin again, and to walk forward in hope.

You Are Welcome Here

Because He lives, hope is alive.And that hope is for you.

Women's Bible Study
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
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!

Contact:

Reanna Liebl rliebl@ssj.org

Or,

Rhea Morenormoreno@ssj.org

VBS: Registration
2026-04-17 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59 | CA
Join us for an unforgettable week of faith, fun, and friendship at Saints Simon & Jude’s Vacation Bible School (VBS)! This is a parish-wide event where all ages come together to serve, learn, and celebrate the Gospel and Jesus!

Dates: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Saints Simon & Jude Parish

You don’t need to be a parishioner to join—so invite a friend and share the VBS fun!

DONATE TO VBS

Can’t help as a volunteer for VBS? No problem… you can still contribute in a huge way by supporting through snack donations. Sign Up Here to bring a snack!

Who Can Participate?

Children (Preschool – 5th Grade) Open to kids entering Preschool (3 years & potty trained) through 5th grade in the fall. Experience all the fun activities VBS has to offer!

Middle School & High School Volunteers Serve as role models, leading small groups and assisting Adult Leaders at activity stations.

Adult Volunteers Needed! Help make this incredible week possible by leading a VBS station! Opportunities include: Bible Adventures, Imagination Station, Sticky Scripture, Snacks, Crafts, Sports & Games, Preschool & Nursery

Come be a part of the BEST week of summer! Whether you’re a participant, teen leader, or adult volunteer, VBS at SSJ is a week full of joy, faith, and lasting memories! We can’t wait to see you there! CLICK HERE to see the volunteer calendar!

Can’t help as a volunteer for VBS? No problem… you can still contribute in a huge way by supporting through snack donations. Sign up to bring a snack!

Camper Registration

Teen Volunteer

Adult Volunteer

Bring a Snack!

RISE Against Hunger
2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00 | CA
Rise Against Hunger Community Service Day

The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council and Saints Simon and Jude Parish warmly invite you to join us for a morning of service, fellowship, and compassion. As a parish community known for its outreach and spirit of hospitality, we are proud to host this opportunity to come together in service to those in need around the world.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Saints Simon and Jude, Colman Hall

How You Can Participate

Volunteer your time to help package meals alongside fellow parishioners and community members and/or support the effort through a donation as we work toward our 4,000 dollar fundraising goal. Please CLICK HERE to donate and sign up to volunteer!

For more information, please contact Marsha Rechsteiner:MarshaRechsteiner@verizon.net

Fiat & Fortitude Prayer Breakfast
2026-04-25 08:15 - 11:00, 2026-05-09 08:15 - 11:00 | CA
Join us for a morning of prayer, community, and encouragement with Fiat and Fortitude Prayer Ministry for Military Families.

Our gatherings offer a meaningful opportunity to come together in faith with others who understand the unique joys and challenges of military life. The morning begins with Holy Mass at 8:15 AM, followed by prayer at 9:00 AM. This sacred time is designed to nourish the soul and create space for worship, fellowship, and connection.

Fiat and Fortitude is a Catholic support community devoted especially to the parents of those who serve, while also welcoming spouses, children, and loved ones who faithfully carry the mission at home. Through prayer, sacramental life, and authentic community, we seek to accompany military families and strengthen them to live their vocation with steadfast faith amid deployments, distance, and sacrifice.

All are welcome! For more information, please email ssj@ssj.org.

Women Creating Community Spring Fling!
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
Join us for a joyful evening of connection and inspiration at our Women Creating Community Spring Fling! On Monday, May 4 at 6:00 pm in Colman Hall.

We will gather to celebrate life’s journey and the grace that guides us, featuring a special reflection by Karen Mudgett titled “Amazed by His Grace: A Reflection on Life’s Adventures.” Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with dinner and margaritas served (BYO Wine), meaningful conversation, and the warmth of community.

Please RSVP by April 30 to cweeharding@gmail.com.

Free will offerings are appreciated. We look forward to sharing this uplifting evening with you!
