Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church

Parish Hike to Top of the World
2025-08-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Ridge Trail, 94 Hollyleaf, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656
Everyone is invited to join us on a hike at Top of The World, Laguna Beach on Monday August 11th from 9:15AM to 3PM, including a stop for lunch. Please RSVP!

Meet us at the West Ridge Trail (94 Hollyleaf Aliso Viejo, CA 92656)

Men's Club Golf Tournament
2025-08-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Strawberry Farms Golf Club, 1 Strawberry Farm Road, Irvine, CA, 92612
The Saints Simon and Jude Men’s Club Tournament has always been a fun-filled tournament that benefits the Saints Simon and Jude Parish and School. The generous sponsors and donors allow the parish to support the school and community through it’s outreach. Please RSVP!

10:00 AM – Registration Start Time

12:30 PM – Event Start Time

5:30 PM – Cocktails/Auction Start Time

6:00 PM – Dinner Start Time

Trivia Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Saints Simon and Jude, 20444 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
Join us for an epic Trivia Night filled with questions, prizes, and dinner!

Bring a team and test yourselves against your fellow parishioners at our Trivia Night! Enjoy some friendly competition (general trivia) with prizes and dinner! All are welcome to join us in Colman Hall on Friday, August 1st from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. BYOB

Please RSVP!

Tapas & Theology
2025-07-31 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!

Sunday Summer Nights
2025-07-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Saints Simon and Jude, 20444 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
Join us for a laid-back Sunday Summer Night at SSJ, where the community is as bright and warm as the summer sun. We’ll be gathering after Mass to enjoy good company, joyful conversation, and the simple pleasures of summer.

In addition to the SSJ Men’s Club providing adult beverages……

We have three incredible food vendors for this event!

Xclusive Food Truck: Gourmet Mexican Food Truck with a modern twist!

Pizza Culture – SSJ Parishioner Owned: Sourdough crust. Epic toppings. OC soul. Artisan pizza for the culture.

Milagros Coffee Company: Specialty coffee pop-up aiming to cultivate fellowship, community, social justice, and faith through coffee.

Tacos & Theology
2025-07-22 18:30 - 20:30 | 4 Sons Brewing, 18421 Gothard St Suite 100 8, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
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!

Guest Speaker: Carlo Degrassi

Topic: Theology of the Body

“I received my bachelor’s in theology from Franciscan University and my master’s in theology from the Augustine Institute. I’m about to start my 7th year teaching theology at Servite High School. More importantly I’ve been happily married for over 5 years, and I have one amazing daughter who is almost two years old.”

Family Camp Out
2025-07-18 18:00 - 2025-07-19 09:00
Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars at the SSJ Family Campout on the parish lawn! Pitch your tent, enjoy a delicious dinner and let the kids burn off energy with fun games and activities. It’s a great way to connect with other families and share in faith-filled fun. We’ll close out the experience with breakfast followed by morning Mass together. All are welcome! Bring your tents and your sense of adventure!

Set up begins Friday at 6:00pm. Please RSVP!

VBS
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 12:00 | Saints Simon and Jude, 20444 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
VBS REGISTRATION

Who: Children who will be entering Preschool (3yrs & potty trained) through 5th grade (based on your child’s school enrollment in the fall). You don’t need to be a parishioner to join us! Invite a friend to join you for the VBS fun!

When: Our VBS will run Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 18th from 9 am to 12 pm.

What: Registration for VBS ($125 per child) includes a wonderful week of games, Bible stories, crafts, science experiments, snacks, VBS t-shirt, faith, and fun!

Click HERE to register your child

TEEN VOLUNTEER

Who: All middle school & high schoolers

What: Middle school and high school volunteers will lead small groups of kids and assist adult leaders in stations.

Stations: Bible Adventures, Imagination Station, Sticky Scripture, Snacks, Crafts, Sports & Games, and Preschool

When: All volunteers will be expected to be active participants for the whole VBS week from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th. Volunteers are also required to attend a training session on Thursday June 5th from 6pm-7pm and volunteer rally Thursday July 10th from 6pm-7:30pm.

Sign Up to Volunteer Here!

ADULT VOLUNTEER

Who: All adult volunteers who can help out part time or all of the VBS week!

What: Adult volunteers will lead stations

Stations: Bible Adventures, Imagination Station, Sticky Scripture, Snacks, Crafts, Sports & Games, Preschool, and Nursery

When: All full-time adult volunteers will be expected to be active participants for the whole VBS week from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Volunteers are also required to attend a training session on Thursday June 5th from 6pm-7pm and volunteer rally Thursday July 10th @ 6pm-7:30pm.

Other Information: All adults who volunteer for the full week will get a reduction in price for all of their VBS participants. (Each child will only cost $45 for the week). Only full-time adult volunteers will be eligible to use the nursery for children not old enough to participate in VBS. The nursery is free of charge for full time adult volunteers.

All adult volunteers must complete fingerprinting and Safe Environment training through approved sources.

Sign Up to Volunteer here!

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!

SSJ Angels Baseball Game
2025-07-12 18:00 - 22:00
Join your parish community for Angels Baseball!

All are welcome to join us for the Angels vs Diamondbacks game on Saturday, July 12th including fireworks! We will be attending 4pm Mass beforehand if you would like to join us too! Bring a friend or bring the whole family. The game starts at 6:36pm but we will be gathering outside the stadium at 6:15pm. There will be a fireworks display at the end of the game.

This event is sold out! If you have any questions, or would like to join a wait list please contact Reanna Liebl – rliebl@ssj.org

Mission Outreach Summer Collection
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-14 17:00
Charitable Organization and Mission: Get on the Bus (GOTB) is the focus for this summer’s outreach collection. Get on the Bus unites children with their mothers or fathers currently in prison by providing free bus transportation to the prison. Children (and their guardians) “get on the bus” to travel several hours to visit their incarcerated parent for the day. Many of these children have not seen their parent in years.

Almsgiving (Corporal Works of Mercy – Visit the Imprisoned): Saints Simon & Jude parish will be providing each child with a backpack filled with age-appropriate travel games, activities and snacks for the five-hour-long bus ride to the California State Prison and Substance Abuse Training Facility, both in Corcoran, CA.

We are looking to fill backpacks for 84 children enrolled in the program. Prayerfully consider donating one or more items from the list to the left. Please bring your donations to the Mission Outreach table located near coffee and donuts after all Masses on July 12th and 13th or to the Parish Office by Monday July 14th.

Prayer: Lord, we ask for mercy for the little ones who are separated from their parents due to imprisonment. Please bless their day together. May the memories they make during this visit bring them comfort and sustain them in their challenging circumstances. We pray for your guidance in helping them find forgiveness and healing for a future filled with reconciliation and restoration. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Click Here to donation via the Amazon Wish List!

Items Needed (new items only):

· Stuffed Teddy Bears (10” to 12”)

· Fleece or microfiber blankets

(no larger than 50” x 60”)

· Activities for a long road trip:

* Coloring books, colored pencils, crayons

* Search & Find Books

* Sticker Books

* Journals & Pens

* Fidget toys

* Playing Cards, Uno

· Snacks:

* Capri Sun drinks, boxed apple juice, disposable water bottles

* Single-serving packages of goldfish, Teddy grahams, or cookies

* Fruit Rolls

* Granola Bars (No Nuts)

· Note cards & stickers (to write a note for the child)

· Hand sanitizer

· Travel pack tissues

Sunday Summer Nights
2025-06-29 17:00 - 20:30 | Saints Simon and Jude, 20444 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
Join us for a laid-back Sunday Summer Night at SSJ, where the community is as bright and warm as the summer sun. We’ll be gathering after Mass to enjoy good company, joyful conversation, and the simple pleasures of summer.

In & Out Truck & Dessert!– Hamburger meal $12.00– Cheeseburger meal $13.00– Double Cheeseburger meal $14.00– Grilled Cheese meal $11.00

Tapas & Theology
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | 4 Sons Brewing, 18421 Gothard St Suite 100 8, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
All Women 18+ are welcome to join! This month our special guest speaker is Cristina Bernal. Cristina is an Orange County native, a daughter, wife, and mother to two beautiful children. She is passionate about promoting holiness among the youth and sharing her love for faith through song and worship. Please RSVP!

Summer Kickoff BBQ
2025-06-14 17:00 - 20:00
You’re Invited to the Summer Kickoff BBQ! Hosted by Holy Smokes Meat Ministry

Join us as we fire up the smoker and welcome summer with an evening of faith, fellowship, and fantastic food!

Saturday, June 14

After the 5:00 PM Mass

Saints Simon & Jude – on the field

Enjoy slow-smoked pork, hot dogs, BBQ beans, coleslaw, desserts, and more—all while soaking in live music, games for kids, and great company.

No cost to attend!

Suggested donation: $10 per person or $25 per family

Please RSVP so we can prepare plenty of food for everyone!

Come hungry, leave joyful. We can’t wait to see you there!

Adult Bible Study- John the Evangelist
2025-06-10 19:00 | Franciscan Room, 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
John’s Gospel stands out with its profound symbolism, sacraments, and transformative encounters that unveil the essence of Jesus and the call to discipleship. As Catholics, we are not just invited to discover the truth; we are also called to embody and share it. In this study, we will delve into how John’s message inspires Catholic evangelization and empowers us to be joyful witnesses of the Gospel.
