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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Raffle Ticket Sales
DESCRIPTION:A highlight of our Fall Festival is the much-anticipated Grand Raffle\, offering incredible prizes that include a $10\,000 grand prize\, a sparkling diamond necklace\, and a beautiful handmade quilt crafted by the SSJ Quilt Guild.  \n\n\n\nRaffle tickets go on sale after each Mass beginning September 6th!  \n\n\n\nExciting early bird drawings will be held on Tuesday\, 9/9 ($50)\, Tuesday\, 9/16 ($75)\, and Tuesday\, 9/30 ($100).  \n\n\n\nThe grand prizes including: the $10\,000\, diamond necklace\, and quilt\, will be drawn at the festival on Sunday\, October 5\, at 8:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting our parish community! \n\n\n\nReturn your tickets to the Parish Office today!
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/fall-festival-raffle-ticket-sales-3/
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Volunteer Drive!
DESCRIPTION:It takes a parish to bring the Fall Festival to life\, and we need your helping hands to make it a success! There are so many ways to get involved\, from decorating Colman Hall\, serving as event staff\, or helping in the kitchen\, to restocking food supplies\, running food\, or packing up after the celebration.  \n\n\n\nYou can also join in the fun by working at one of our many food booths\, offering everything from BBQ\, burgers\, hot dogs\, pizza\, and funnel cakes to international favorites like Italian\, Mexican\, and Asian cuisine. If games are more your style\, we have plenty of opportunities at the game booths\, including Hoopla\, Paint Spin\, Surf City Toss\, and more.  \n\n\n\nEvery role is important in creating a joyful experience for our community. Come be part of this amazing tradition\, your time and talents will help make this year’s Fall Festival unforgettable! \n\n\n\n\nThere is something for everyone! \n\n\n\nFind your place and click on the links below to sign up!  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Ops Volunteers Needed \n\n\n\nDecorate Colman Hall \n\n\n\nEvent Staff \n\n\n\nFood HQ Restock \n\n\n\nFood Runner \n\n\n\nKitchen \n\n\n\nPost Festival Pack Party \n\n\n\nSetup – Operations – Clean Up \n\n\n\nFood Booths \n\n\n\nAsian \n\n\n\nBeer & Wine \n\n\n\nCafe SSJ \n\n\n\nConcessions  \n\n\n\nFunnel Cakes \n\n\n\nHamburgers & Hot Dogs \n\n\n\nHoly Smokes Meat Ministry BBQ \n\n\n\nItalian \n\n\n\nMexican \n\n\n\nPizza \n\n\n\nGame Booths \n\n\n\nGame Booth Floater \n\n\n\nHoopla \n\n\n\nJingle Board \n\n\n\nKiddie Coral/Ping Pong Blower \n\n\n\nLifeguard Buoy Rescue \n\n\n\nPaint Spin  \n\n\n\nPitch Til U Win \n\n\n\nSurf City Toss
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/fall-festival-volunteer-drive/2025-09-06/
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Volunteer Drive!
DESCRIPTION:It takes a parish to bring the Fall Festival to life\, and we need your helping hands to make it a success! There are so many ways to get involved\, from decorating Colman Hall\, serving as event staff\, or helping in the kitchen\, to restocking food supplies\, running food\, or packing up after the celebration.  \n\n\n\nYou can also join in the fun by working at one of our many food booths\, offering everything from BBQ\, burgers\, hot dogs\, pizza\, and funnel cakes to international favorites like Italian\, Mexican\, and Asian cuisine. If games are more your style\, we have plenty of opportunities at the game booths\, including Hoopla\, Paint Spin\, Surf City Toss\, and more.  \n\n\n\nEvery role is important in creating a joyful experience for our community. Come be part of this amazing tradition\, your time and talents will help make this year’s Fall Festival unforgettable! \n\n\n\n\nThere is something for everyone! \n\n\n\nFind your place and click on the links below to sign up!  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Ops Volunteers Needed \n\n\n\nDecorate Colman Hall \n\n\n\nEvent Staff \n\n\n\nFood HQ Restock \n\n\n\nFood Runner \n\n\n\nKitchen \n\n\n\nPost Festival Pack Party \n\n\n\nSetup – Operations – Clean Up \n\n\n\nFood Booths \n\n\n\nAsian \n\n\n\nBeer & Wine \n\n\n\nCafe SSJ \n\n\n\nConcessions  \n\n\n\nFunnel Cakes \n\n\n\nHamburgers & Hot Dogs \n\n\n\nHoly Smokes Meat Ministry BBQ \n\n\n\nItalian \n\n\n\nMexican \n\n\n\nPizza \n\n\n\nGame Booths \n\n\n\nGame Booth Floater \n\n\n\nHoopla \n\n\n\nJingle Board \n\n\n\nKiddie Coral/Ping Pong Blower \n\n\n\nLifeguard Buoy Rescue \n\n\n\nPaint Spin  \n\n\n\nPitch Til U Win \n\n\n\nSurf City Toss
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/fall-festival-volunteer-drive/2025-09-07/
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Talent Show Tryouts
DESCRIPTION:Got a hidden talent just waiting to shine? The Festival Talent Show is your chance to step into the spotlight and wow the crowd! Whether you sing\, dance\, juggle\, tell jokes\, or have a unique skill to share\, we want to see it. Tryouts will be held in the Franciscan Room on September 8 & 9 from 3–4 PM\, so bring your best act and plenty of enthusiasm. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to showcase your gifts and be part of one of the festival’s most entertaining events! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome!  No sign up needed! Just show up and share your talent!
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/fall-festival-talent-show-tryouts/2025-09-08/
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SUMMARY:Become Catholic - OCIA Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Christian Initiation: A Journey of Faith and Transformation  \n\n\n\nChristian Initiation is the process through which individuals are introduced to the Catholic faith and prepared to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism\, Confirmation\, and Eucharist.  \n\n\n\nThis journey is an opportunity for you to explore\, learn\, and embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ and the rich traditions of the Catholic Church. It’s a time of spiritual growth\, discovery\, and transformation as you draw closer to Christ and His Church.  \n\n\n\nCome join us for an informal information session!  \n\n\n\nContact: \n\n\n\nHave Questions? We have answers!  Please reach out to Denise Quackenbush\, Coordinator of OCIA/Baptismdquackenbush@ssj.org
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/become-catholic-ocia-meet-greet/
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Talent Show Tryouts
DESCRIPTION:Got a hidden talent just waiting to shine? The Festival Talent Show is your chance to step into the spotlight and wow the crowd! Whether you sing\, dance\, juggle\, tell jokes\, or have a unique skill to share\, we want to see it. Tryouts will be held in the Franciscan Room on September 8 & 9 from 3–4 PM\, so bring your best act and plenty of enthusiasm. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to showcase your gifts and be part of one of the festival’s most entertaining events! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome!  No sign up needed! Just show up and share your talent!
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/fall-festival-talent-show-tryouts/2025-09-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T183000
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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/2025-09-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T193000
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SUMMARY:SSJ Men's Club General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nWe 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. 
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/ssj-mens-club-general-meeting/2025-09-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T080000
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Volunteer Drive!
DESCRIPTION:It takes a parish to bring the Fall Festival to life\, and we need your helping hands to make it a success! There are so many ways to get involved\, from decorating Colman Hall\, serving as event staff\, or helping in the kitchen\, to restocking food supplies\, running food\, or packing up after the celebration.  \n\n\n\nYou can also join in the fun by working at one of our many food booths\, offering everything from BBQ\, burgers\, hot dogs\, pizza\, and funnel cakes to international favorites like Italian\, Mexican\, and Asian cuisine. If games are more your style\, we have plenty of opportunities at the game booths\, including Hoopla\, Paint Spin\, Surf City Toss\, and more.  \n\n\n\nEvery role is important in creating a joyful experience for our community. Come be part of this amazing tradition\, your time and talents will help make this year’s Fall Festival unforgettable! \n\n\n\n\nThere is something for everyone! \n\n\n\nFind your place and click on the links below to sign up!  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Ops Volunteers Needed \n\n\n\nDecorate Colman Hall \n\n\n\nEvent Staff \n\n\n\nFood HQ Restock \n\n\n\nFood Runner \n\n\n\nKitchen \n\n\n\nPost Festival Pack Party \n\n\n\nSetup – Operations – Clean Up \n\n\n\nFood Booths \n\n\n\nAsian \n\n\n\nBeer & Wine \n\n\n\nCafe SSJ \n\n\n\nConcessions  \n\n\n\nFunnel Cakes \n\n\n\nHamburgers & Hot Dogs \n\n\n\nHoly Smokes Meat Ministry BBQ \n\n\n\nItalian \n\n\n\nMexican \n\n\n\nPizza \n\n\n\nGame Booths \n\n\n\nGame Booth Floater \n\n\n\nHoopla \n\n\n\nJingle Board \n\n\n\nKiddie Coral/Ping Pong Blower \n\n\n\nLifeguard Buoy Rescue \n\n\n\nPaint Spin  \n\n\n\nPitch Til U Win \n\n\n\nSurf City Toss
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/fall-festival-volunteer-drive/2025-09-13/
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