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2021 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL
S T E WA R D S H I P In common language, “stewardship” simply means taking good care of one’s belongings. But at St. Jude, when we talk about stewardship, we mean something more than that. As Christians, we believe that we don’t really own anything, per se. God has created all things — everything we “own” is really “on loan” from God. From this perspective, then, stewardship means taking care of God’s gifts — and using them for His purposes.
Stewardship is using our time, talent, and treasure to build God’s Kingdom. DISCIPLESHIP Stewardship isn’t a “program” or a fundraising effort. It’s not a one-year experiment. It’s a commitment to a lifestyle of Christian discipleship. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that discipleship is, “the common vocation of all Christ’s disciples, a vocation to holiness and to the mission of evangelizing the world” (CCC, 1533). When we commit to lives of stewardship, we are saying that we are going to take the gifts that God has given us in our lives, our time, our talents and our treasure, and use them to grow in holiness and to share the love of God with everyone we meet. God asks us to be His hands and feet to those we encounter. Will you follow where He leads?
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M A K I NG T I M E F OR P R AY E R Many of us know that it is important to pray, but what is prayer and how do we do it? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God.” As Christians, each of us is encouraged to make time for doing just this every day. It is through prayer that we receive the peace that can only be found in doing God’s will. There are many ways to practice prayer, and each one connects us to God in a unique way. Action Steps to Improve Your Prayer Life • Pope Francis encourages all to start spending 15 minutes every morning in quiet prayer by reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture. A helpful place to start is the readings for each day, found at usccb.org/bible/readings or on Catholic phone and tablet apps, such as iBreviary, Magnificat or Divine Office. • Thank God for the good things He has given you that you might take for granted throughout the day. • Examine your conscience before going to sleep and say an act of contrition like we do at Mass. • Pray with your children each night before bed, giving each family member an opportunity to pray for something and concluding with an Our Father, Hail Mary and the Glory Be.
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B E I N G A N A C T I V E S E R VA N T Every week, our parish is buzzing with activity. There are groups that pray together, groups that minister to other parishioners, and groups that reach out to the community. Christ Himself taught us that “whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). When we lay down our wants and desires to serve each other, God blesses our efforts! Will you consider where God is calling you to serve Him? Action Steps to Become More Active in Service • Pray about how the gifts God has given you can best be used to serve others. • Use your Commitment Card to find a parish ministry that will help you grow personally in living out your faith. • Commit to being faithful to God through those you serve in word and deed.
“Jesus said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Then they abandoned their nets and followed him.” — Mark 1:17-18
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CONSISTENT AND GENEROUS GIVING Our deepest reason for giving is not because our parish has needs, but because we have a spiritual need to give. We are called to give to God from our first fruits, and to recognize that everything comes from Him. Our gifts to God should be out of faith and gratitude for what God has done for us. Just like the apostles who laid down their nets the moment that Jesus called them, we too should lay down everything, even something as important to us as our finances, to follow Christ. God’s promise to us is a promise of life and security when we place all of our trust in Him. “The Lord will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed” (Deuteronomy 31:8). Take a Step Toward 10 Percent At St. Jude Catholic Church, we honor the scriptural tithe. We invite parishioners to give 5% of their gross income to God through the offertory, 1% to the archdiocese and 4% to other charities. Using the included chart, find your current percentage of giving, then determine what steps you can take toward giving 10% of your household income. Consider increasing your gift by 1% or 2% increments until you reach the scriptural tithe and be faithful to your commitment, whatever it may be.
Guide for Giving 5%: Annual income
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2021 MINISTRY LISTINGS COUNCILS/ COMMITTEES BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
This committee is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and improving the facilities and parish grounds. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with special projects is always welcome and greatly appreciated. Contact: Bill Kidwell, bkidwell@stjudeindy.org
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This committee evaluates the financial condition of the parish by reviewing all parish revenues, expenses and assets. This ensures that the mission, values and goals set by the Pastoral Council may be achieved. Contact: Mark Geiger, geigerm@finishmaster.com
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Parish Pastoral Council establishes the Mission Statement of St. Jude Parish. Under the leadership of the pastor, this consultative body provides the overall direction and policy-making for the parish. The council is comprised of eight (8) at-large members, with commissioners and parish staff members engaging on an as-needed basis. The Parish Pastoral Council meets six (6) times per year, and members are asked to attend a minimum of four (4) meetings, while working on sub-committees between meetings.
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In order to more effectively assist the pastor and the larger parish community, the Parish Pastoral Council will be organized into three (3) permanent subcommittees: • • •
Parish Assessment & Evaluation Ministry Assessment & Evaluation Strategic/Long Range Planning
These sub-committees will focus on assisting the pastor and the parish community with ongoing assessment of who we are, what we are doing well, and how God might be inviting us to move into the future. Contact: Fr. Peter Marshall, pmarshall@stjudeindy.org
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
The Stewardship Committee helps the pastor guide the development of stewardship within the parish. The first duties of committee members are to educate themselves and to live as good Christian stewards. The committee also seeks ways to promote stewardship within the parish through year-round communication and special initiatives, and most importantly, by supporting the annual Stewardship Renewal. The committee has both an advisory role and an active role in developing stewardship within the parish. Contact: Kris Chaney, kchaney@stjudeindy.org
LITURGY MINISTERS/ VOLUNTEERS ART & ENVIRONMENT
We are enhancing worship with banners and artwork, maintaining plants and flowers, and rotating Liturgical linens. This ministry is primarily devoted to creating an environment that emphasizes the particular Church season and special Liturgy celebrations. This ministry also strives to provide a clean and inviting environment where we can come together to worship and praise God. Contact: Fr. Peter Marshall, pmarshall@stjudeindy.org
LECTORS
The lector ministry is responsible for the Old and New Testament readings’ proclamation during the Liturgy of the Word. This ministry calls forth those who will prepare and proclaim God’s Word in a manner that is inspiring and meaningful to these participating in the Liturgy. For those who are interested in sharing God’s Word and making the readings come alive for the congregation, this ministry is for you. The lector coordinators will provide the instructions and materials and will also schedule readers for the Mass time that you prefer. Contact: Joyce Catalino, catalino135@comcast.net
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
An Extraordinary Minister will help with preparation for, and distribution of, the Precious Body of Blood of Jesus Christ during Eucharistic celebrations and proper handling of elements and vessels after celebrations. Those who wish to help distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass are given a short training session and are commissioned before serving. A schedule is made, which usually spans three months at a time. It is open to all adult Catholics in full communion with the Church, including those high school students who have been confirmed. The number of times you will minister will depend on what Mass you prefer and how many ministers are available for that time. Orientation/ training is required to serve as an Extraordinary Minister. You will need to call to find out the schedule. Contact: Linda Blanchard, lindablanchard@scbglobal.net
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MASS COORDINATORS/ SACRISTANS
Boys or girls, high school age or above, are invited to serve as sacristans, also known as assistant Mass coordinators. The sacristan helps prepare the church and ensure readiness for the celebration of the Mass — tasks include, but are not limited to, placing the chalice, paten, ciborium, purificators, etc. on the credence table, assuring the lights are on and doors unlocked, tracking the lay ministers to ensure all spots are filled, assisting with cleaning up after Mass, and other important behind-the-scenes tasks. Comprehensive training is provided, and once trained, you will start as an assistant Mass coordinator, working under the guidance of an adult Mass coordinator until you are confident and comfortable working on your own. Contact: Betty Lou Rowe, blrowe21@gmail.com
MASS GREETERS
Greeters offer a warm welcome as people enter the doors to celebrate the Eucharist. For some people, this could be the first smile or only smile of the day. Scheduling is done by your Mass preference and for special occasions. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
MASTERS OF CEREMONY
A master of ceremony assists the celebrant, concelebrating priests, and deacons to encourage the faithful to participate in the Liturgy more fully and actively. An MC facilitates this purpose at all stages of the Liturgy, beginning with planning and carrying through the performance and conclusion of the rite. In doing so, an MC must be familiar not only with
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the rite itself but must also have a firm command of the roles of all ministers participating in the Liturgy so as to best be able to coordinate and guide the course of the Liturgy from its beginning through its completion. Contact: Deacon Dave Henn, dmhenn@gmail.com
MUSIC MINISTRY
Music is a special form of prayer. It sets the mood of the Liturgy celebration and provides an inviting call to the parish to participate. The goal of our Music Ministry is to promote the full, active and conscious participation of all the faithful into the prayer that is Liturgy. This ministry is always looking for additional people who love to praise our Lord in song through singing or playing an instrument. Traditional, as well as Contemporary Christian music is used during our Liturgies. There are various opportunities of involvement for all ages such as cantors, choirs, ensembles and instrumentalists. Contact: Bennett Plessala, bplessala@stjudeindy.org
SERVERS/LEAD SERVERS
Servers have the privilege of assisting the priest during the Mass. Boys and girls are trained as early as sixth grade at St. Jude and may continue to serve for as long as they want. Although we usually see our grade school students serving, we encourage our servers to continue through high school. Lead servers are more experienced servers who are expected to be especially familiar with the ordinary ceremonies of the Mass, as well as any special requirements that may arise from time to time, handling incense when it is used, and arranging the sacred
vessels on the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist when the deacon is not present. Bil Danner and the deacon coordinate training for Lead servers. Contact: Deacon Dave Henn, dmhenn@gmail.com
USHERS
The ushers assist with seating, collecting offerings, and assuring the smooth flow of people who receive Communion. They also distribute the bulletins after Mass and tend to any other details that may need attention at our Liturgy celebrations and are on hand for emergencies. Scheduling is arranged by Mass preference and commitment time depends on the number of ushers available. Contact: Bill Kidwell, bkidwell@stjudeindy.org
LITURGY & SPIRITUAL LIFE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration is the giving of your time to Jesus, present in the Eucharist. It is a special time that one can spend with the Lord for personal confession, penance, praise and petition. Eucharistic Adoration not only strengthens our parish family, but it helps us to focus on the important events in our journey through life. Contact: Kris Chaney, kchaney@stjudeindy.org
PRAYER LINE
The St. Jude Prayer Line is a group of parishioners who pray for fellow parishioners or their relatives and friends in need. There are no meetings.
This ministry can be done in your home, at work, in your car, wherever, and whenever you pray. All you need to do is call the Prayer Line phone number to retrieve the week’s special intentions, or if you prefer, have the intentions emailed to you. While you say your daily prayers, remember those for whom we have been asked to pray. Contact: Joan Cahill, joancahill@gmail.com
YOUTH & YOUNG A D U LT M I N I S T R Y Our Youth Ministry strives to offer a welcoming and loving community to all youth members while challenging them to live heroic lives of virtue. We have some great things happening, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
ANTIOCH (HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP)
There is a place for you here at St. Jude. Our Youth Ministry strives to offer a welcoming and loving community to all youth members while challenging them to live heroic lives of virtue. We have some great things happening, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
ATHLETICS COMMITTEE
The CYO is dedicated to providing an athletic program for the children of St. Jude. The program strives to enhance our children’s spiritual, mental and physical development. Adult leaders are needed to serve as logistical coordinators and ministry coordinators for each sport. Contact: Cathy Kitchens, ckitchens@roncalli.org
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COMMISSION FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (CYYAM) The CYYAM serves as the advocating voice for the youth and young adults of the St. Jude Catholic Community, ensuring ministry is provided which fosters and nurtures the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development of all youth and young adults, and leading them to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as lived out in the Catholic Faith Community. This body is organized to oversee the accountability of programming developed by Youth Ministry staff, to provide fundraising support, and to assist with volunteer coordination and event planning. Contact: Leader Needed
FOOD ALLERGY FAMILIES
Food Allergy Families is a resource group for St. Jude Parish as well as a support group for any St. Jude families living with food allergies. We hope to increase awareness of food allergies at the parish and increase safety for anyone with food allergies attending school and events at St. Jude. Contact: Christie Denzer, 317-507-4430, bcdenzer@sbcglobal.net; Trisha Maled, 317-250-3018, trishamaled@yahoo.com
IGNITE (JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP)
Ignite is our Junior High youth group for seventh and eighth-graders. Our goal is to lead you closer to Christ while having fun and building community. Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
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MISSION TRIP
The youth mission trip is an annual summer event open to all incoming high school students. Information regarding date, locations, and registration is made available once received by the hosting organization, typically in late-winter/early-spring. Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE (NCYC)
NCYC is a bi-annual event held in downtown Indianapolis during which Catholic youth from around the country convene to share their faith in community. Information regarding date and registration is made available once released by the event organizers. Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
ONE BREAD ONE CUP
OBOC is a liturgical leadership camp designed to deepen the faith lives of those high schoolers who have shown leadership in ministry to their parish. Typical attendees include Mass Coordinators and Sacristans, Masters of Ceremony, extraordinary ministers, lectors, and other similar ministry positions. Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
SUMMER DAYZ
Summer Dayz is an annual event for incoming junior high students. It combines service with social events. Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
The St. Jude Young Adult Ministry will be starting up in Fall 2021. Please reach out if you are interested in getting involved on the ground floor of this exciting new ministry! Contact: Joe Ruf, jruf@stjudeindy.org
FAITH & SPIRITUAL F O R M AT I O N CHERUB CHURCH
Cherub Church is our Sunday preschool program, which is offered during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. From the moment your child arrives, they will be engaged in interactive activities. Our awesome adult and teen volunteers teach Bible stories through art, games and music to help children connect with the story of God. Cherub Church is offered to children ages 3 through kindergarten, during the school year with short breaks for holidays and Christmas. Children of appropriate age are welcome to join Cherub Church any time of the year, regardless of how often they participate. There is no fee for this program and no registration required. Contact: Christie Denzer, familyministry@stjudeindy.org
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a program designed to make the Liturgy of the Word more adapted to children’s understanding. The children are dismissed after the Opening Prayer to share the Good News of Jesus. Children hear an age-appropriate proclamation of God’s Word and participate in an interactive homily. They return to the Mass during the Preparation of the Gifts. Adult and high school-age facilitators are needed. Contact: Christie Denzer, familyministry@stjudeindy.org
FAMILY FORMATION PROGRAM
Family Formation is a family-based catechetical program that helps
families to grow in the transforming love of God by understanding and living the Catholic faith. Through weekly home lessons, Family Formation helps parents pass on the Catholic faith to their children and grow in faith and holiness. This model enables parents to be “the primary educators in the faith” (General Directory for Catechesis 255). Students in Grades K-8 meet in classes, divided by grade level, where trained catechists present the lessons. Parents gather as a separate group where they are catechized, encouraged and equipped. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING (MOMS)
This ministry welcomes you to a personal journey for mothers. The eight journey sessions, which meet once a week, create in women an awareness of the inner sacred self and teaches them new ways to inspire, encourage and affirm each other. Members include working moms, stay-at-home moms, grand moms, empty nesters, aunts... Contact: Loree Cardenas and Holli Mahoney, momsgroupstjude@gmail.com
PARISH NURSERY
The Parish Nursery provides parents with care for their children so they can enjoy active participation in Mass. The nursery is for children ages infant to 2 years at the 9:30 a.m. Mass during the school year with short breaks for holidays and Christmas. Children of appropriate age are welcome to join the nursery any time of the year, regardless of how often they participate. There is no fee for this program. Contact: Christie Denzer, familyministry@stjudeindy.org
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for those adults who are not baptized Catholic or who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church but have a desire to learn about it and embrace the Catholic faith. It formally begins in September with an introductory meeting, and then continues with weekly meetings through Easter. Weekly gatherings offer time for inquiry, discussion, sharing, and spiritual reflection. During Advent and Lent, there are special rites during weekend Masses in which to participate. This leads to the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday. We warmly welcome anyone interested in becoming involved in this vital program. Volunteers from the parish serve on the planning team and offer support and hospitality. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR CHILDREN (RCIC)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children, RCIC, is a conversion process for children of catechetical age (third grade) whose parents wish them to be initiated into the Catholic Church. This process involves regular meetings led by a designated catechist and usually with other children to learn about the Church’s teachings. These sessions are designed and scheduled based on families’ needs each year and usually culminate with entry into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Parents must be registered members of the parish or participating in the Rite of 12
Christian Initiation of Adults. This program is also appropriate for older children who were baptized as infants but who have not continued their formation and made Reconciliation or their First Communion. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
SCRIPTURE STUDY
This group meets to study and reflect on Scripture. The aim is to foster spiritual growth through prayer, discussion and faith sharing. The meetings include Scripture study, faith sharing, and teachings about our Catholic faith. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371, tstewart@stjudeindy.org
SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES
“Ordinary people sharing life and faith regularly” is what Small Church Communities is all about. In the large church setting, many people often feel disconnected from the pulse of the parish. They want their faith life to be more than just Sunday worship and look for ways to connect what they pray and learn at Mass with their everyday life. Although this may seem like an impossible task when there are so many people in a parish like St. Jude, Small Church Communities are designed to do just that. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL This is a fun and faith-filled annual week-long summer program for children. Look for announcements in the bulletin during spring. Contact: Christie Denzer, familyministry@stjudeindy.org
S A C R A M E N TA L PROGRA MS ANOINTING OF THE SICK
In the Church’s Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin — and sometimes even from physical ailment. There is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament; a careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. To request Anointing, please contact the Parish Office; the priest’s emergency line may be accessed through the automated system in case of emergency. Contact: Parish Office, 317-786-4371
BAPTISM
Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we become part of the family of God and members of our St. Jude Parish faith community. Participation in the parent formation program “Embracing Christ and His Parish” is required for parents wishing to have a child baptized. This class will clarify the roles of parents, godparents, and the various symbols that are used within the baptismal ceremony. Baptismal families need to be active, registered members of the parish. Baptisms are typically held on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Contact: Christie Denzer, 317-507-4430, familyministry@stjudeindy.org
eligible for eighth-grade Confirmation. Students enrolled in St. Jude School are being offered Confirmation prep during their religion classes. Students who attend public schools are offered Confirmation prep twice a month on Sunday morning from 10:30-noon. Eighth-grade Confirmation involves family formation. Parents are asked to join a Small Church Community with other eighth-grade parents to deepen their faith and knowledge about the Sacrament of Confirmation so that they can fully support their child in their formation. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
FIRST COMMUNION
At St. Jude, second grade is the usual year for preparation for First Communion. To make this year a true celebration of growth in God’s family, in addition to classroom preparation, the program includes participation in “Embracing Christ and His Parish: Eucharist.” To receive the Sacrament of Eucharist, regular attendance in a formal religious education program during first and second grade — such as the Sunday Morning Religious education classes, St. Jude School or verified homeschooling program — is required for children to participate in “Embracing Christ and His Parish.” Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the initiation of faith for Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. Primary formation for this sacrament takes place during a parishioner’s eighth-grade year. A young person must be a baptized Catholic to be 13
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Marriages are celebrated by arrangement with the pastor six months prior to proposed date. Participation in Marriage Preparation Program is required, as is consultation with the wedding coordinator. Couples must be active, registered members of the parish before scheduling a wedding date. he Sacrament of Marriage is a holy T covenant whereby a couple is joined on their life’s journey by God to bless, sustain, and rejoice in their union. At St. Jude, we celebrate the vocation of marriage by offering our guidance and encouragement to supporting a couple in their preparation for this sacrament and commitment of life. All couples wishing to be married at St. Jude work with us to plan their ceremony, complete marriage prep requirements, and work with a wedding coordinator to make sure that the day of the ceremony is a wonderful blessing. Because the vows taken in the Sacrament of Marriage involve a lifelong commitment to one another, the church offers as much counseling as possible to help the couple take these vows. In addition to talking with the priest, a married couple from the parish is asked to meet with the engaged couple. Together they discuss topics and issues that many married couples must face throughout a lifetime together. Instructions are provided, although sometimes just general discussion in a “real-life” family setting can help the couple discover how one another feels about issues they have never before discussed. The married couple sponsors provide a vital ministry by opening their homes and hearts. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
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PENANCE & RECONCILIATION
According to archdiocese guidelines, children must be prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Sacrament of Eucharist. Preparation begins in September of the secondgrade year for the students enrolled in St. Jude School, the Religious Education Program or approved homeschooling program. Contact: Tammy Stewart, 317-786-4371 tstewart@stjudeindy.org
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
To heighten awareness and understanding within the parish community concerning vocations by promoting prayer for vocations, educational opportunities regarding vocations, and appreciation for current and future priests, brothers, and consecrated religious. Contact: Kris Chaney, kchaney@stjudeindy.org
PA R I S H L I F E LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION
Do you appreciate seeing a beautiful, well maintained landscape when you enter our St. Jude campus? If you enjoy gardening and giving glory to God by caring for His creation, please consider volunteering for this newly-created ministry! Working with our Buildings and Grounds Committee, we will assist in trimming shrubs, weeding, edging, dividing perennials, spreading mulch, and other needed tasks around the St. Jude campus. Whether you have half an hour while waiting in line to pick up your kids from school or are retired
and have many hours to give, we would welcome your help! Contact: Lucy Bedwell, lebedwell@sbcglobal.net
MEN’S CLUB
The men of the parish gather for fellowship through the various activities of the Men’s Club. Social events provide an opportunity to become better acquainted with fellow parishioners, while service projects and fundraising efforts provide support to the parish and community. All men of the parish are invited to join us. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in the Pavilion through November and in the Beatitudes Room the rest of the year. The evening starts at 7:30 with Rosary, then meeting at 8:00. Contact: Brian Morris, fmxdjs@sbcglobal.net
PARISH FESTIVAL
The Festival is our major social event and fundraiser each year, and each year our parish sets aside a weekend in June to give of its time, talent, and treasure generously and wholeheartedly. This is truly a cooperative undertaking by hundreds of parishioners. The tasks range from very large to very small and are suited for young and old alike. It is a time to become reacquainted with people you haven’t seen for some time and an opportunity to welcome new members in a social atmosphere. It is a time for families to share food, games and each other’s company. And along with all of this, the festival helps put a little extra money in the bank for future needs of the parish. Contact: Scott Strother, scottcstrother@gmail.com
SCOUTING
Cub Scouts — The purpose of the program is to have fun while helping the
boys develop character, their association with the community at large and their spiritual awareness. Boys are divided into Dens based on grade level or age. Each Den is led by adult volunteers who are position-specific trained, and youthprotection trained. Each Den has the ultimate goal to earn a rank in Cub Scouts; activities are directed to accomplish these advancements. First-graders earn Tiger; second-graders earn Wolf; third-graders earn Bear, and fourth and fifth-graders work to earn Webelos and the Arrow of Light. A boy can join scouting at any level. There are also specific religious awards that can be achieved in the Pack through the Catholic Committee on Scouting such as the Parvuli Dei and Light of Christ. Dens can meet at different times and places based on the families involved. However, most Dens meet on Monday night at the school cafeteria about every two weeks, unless they are doing special activities offsite. Once parents obtain access to the Pack Calendar on the website, it is simple to see when Den and Pack meeting activities will occur. Girl Scouts — It’s all about fun, friends and fantastic opportunities. Girl Scouting is for every girl, everywhere — where today’s girls can become tomorrow’s leaders. Membership in Girl Scouts is open to girls in grades K-12. Girls join a troop for fun and friendship, but they also find out about building character and self-esteem and serving their communities — the core qualities of Girl Scouting. In Girl Scouts, girls find a safe place to grow and share new experiences, learn to relate to others, develop values, and contribute to society. Scouts BSA — BSA Scouts is a program offered through the Boy Scouts of America and is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high continued on page 16 15
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school. Service, camping, community engagement, and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Contact: Nick Haggenjos, haggenjos04@gmail.com
WOMEN’S CLUB
The mission of the Women’s Club is to unite women of St. Jude Parish by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership and service through recreational, educational and charitable activities. The Women’s Club generally meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Parish Office basement or at a fun offsite location. Our gatherings are open to all women of the parish 21 years of age and older. We begin with a prayer, sometimes we conduct a little business, then we have some kind of fun activity planned. Past activities have included Pilates, craft night, card/game night, yoga, Pampering Night, and wine tasting. Contact: Robin Uberta, robinuberta@hotmail.com
YOUNG AT HEART
St. Jude Parish is pleased to have Young at Heart, a group for anyone 55 or older. This group makes up nearly a quarter of our parish and we want to offer opportunities in our community to be active, make new friends, and share our lives. We host monthly gatherings for lunch, games, speakers, planning, etc., and offering a day trip to somewhere fun and interesting. Contact: Pat Delph, patttrn@yahoo.com; Betty Nicholas, bandpnicolas@gmail.com
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PA S T O R A L C A R E BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
If you are interested in helping your fellow parishioners during difficult times, then this ministry needs you! We provide occasional rides to medical appointments and rides to Mass for those who are unable to drive themselves. We host brunches/ lunches for the widows and widowers of the parish to get together for fellowship. We mail Sunday bulletins to shut-ins. We facilitate monthly Bereavement Support gatherings for those families who have experienced the death of a loved one. We plan an annual All Souls Day Mass and reception on Nov. 2 for all those families who have lost a loved one during the past year. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
CANCER CARE
St. Jude Parish has an active Our Journey of Hope cancer care ministry. Our heart is to comfort, serve, and encourage men, women, and families that are fighting cancer. Practical support and spiritual care are provided to all those impacted by cancer. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
CARING FOR OTHERS
Are you juggling the challenges of life, health, career and caring for an aging parent, grandparent, or spouse, in town or at a distance? The St. Jude Caring for Others Group provides family caregivers practical and emotional supports, useful tools, and shared experiences, all with a Christ-centered view. Discover the blessings that come from caring for another. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
FUNERAL PLANNING
Parishioners can pre-plan or plan for a loved one’s funeral. Funeral packets are available in the Parish Office and can be completed and stored there for future use. When a death occurs, family members are suddenly faced with many tasks and decisions that must be handled. One way we can minister to families dealing with the loss of a loved one is to offer them a gathering place and a meal after the funeral services. Please let us know if you can be called upon to donate an item or assist with serving the meal. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
HOMEBOUND/ INSTITUTION MINISTRIES
This very special ministry brings the Eucharist to those who are unable to come to Mass. It also provides an opportunity to bring a friendly “hello” and word of encouragement to members of our St. Jude community who may not be able to visit with friends as they once did. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Hi! Welcome! We are glad you are here! St. Jude Parish wants to make sure every person who comes to our parish hears those words and knows that we mean it. The goal of the Hospitality Committee is to ensure that parishioners new and old feel welcome and motivated to engage in the many aspects of Catholic life available to them here at St. Jude. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
MEALS MINISTRY
The St. Jude Meals Ministry exists to serve those parishioners who could use a few dinners each week for a temporary time period. Whether it is welcoming a new baby, moving to a new house,
undergoing cancer treatment, or having surgery, this ministry can provide dinners for you and your family. Just let us know which nights and for how many weeks. We will do the rest! Contact: Andrea Morelli, ammorelli@msn.com
MERCY MEALS
When a death occurs, family members are suddenly faced with many tasks and decisions that must be handled. One way we can minister to families dealing with the loss of a loved one is to offer them a gathering place and a meal after the funeral services. Please let us know if you can be called upon to donate an item or assist with serving the meal. Contact: Patti Collins, pcollins@stjudeindy.org
PRAYER SHAWLS
The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes prayer shawls or lap blankets for people suffering from illness as a reminder that their parish community is praying for them. Janet Bristow, co-founder of the prayer shawl, prayer cloth ministry writes, “Shawls... made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles...” We are also seeking donations of yarn and washable material. If anyone has yarn or washable material that needs a good home, please contact Pat or the Parish Office. We will put it to good use. Contact: Pat Delph, patttrn@yahoo.com
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SOCIAL JUSTICE & OUTREACH BEGGARS FOR THE POOR
St. Jude Parish provides breakfast to the homeless in downtown Indianapolis the first Saturday of the month. Donations of food and volunteers are requested to cook and serve. Please join us in this ongoing worthwhile project to help those in need. Contact: Chuck Roach, croach@croachlaw.com
BLOOD DRIVE
Each spring and fall, St. Jude hosts a blood drive conducted by the staff of the Central Indiana Regional Blood Center. The blood drive is typically held in the school cafeteria, making it very convenient for parishioners to schedule a donation appointment time and “give the gift of life.” Anyone 17 years of age or older, in good health, including many of those who take prescription medications, can safely donate blood every 56 days. In addition to those who can donate blood, volunteers also schedule donation appointments, serve juice and cookies to donors, and help with setup and cleanup. Contact: Emily Lehner, lehnerem@sbcglobal.net
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
CHANGING LIVES FOREVER
St. Jude Parish reaches out to others internationally through various missionaries throughout the world that come speak at our church. We consistently run a very successful Rice Bowl campaign each Lent to benefit Catholic Relief Services, and our newest initiative is to combine with Nativity Parish in Indianapolis to plan and support mission trips — most recently to Ecuador to complete construction projects. Your
The St. Vincent de Paul Society sponsors a program called Changing Lives Forever. This program is an ongoing project to help those in need move from just getting by to getting ahead. A truly gratifying way to spend your time and talents, this important program thrives because of volunteers like you who can offer encouragement,
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patience, good listening skills and a giving heart. Facilitators will lead discussion as class progresses through the program workbooks and materials. Subject matter experts share knowledge of specific areas such as finances, health and fitness, job search strategies, education and other topics of need. Mentors provide practical support and encouragement to a program participant for 12-16 months after graduation. Food coordinators bring meals made by parishioners to one or more workshop sessions. Contact: Gary Steigerwald, gms2756@aol.com Our annual giving tree is set up yearly in the Church Narthex the last weekend in November and first weekend of December. Snowflake doilies will be on the tree with gift items to be purchased. On the reverse side of the doilies, will be a preprinted gift tag to be put face-up on the wrapped gift before returning it to church. We always need volunteer drivers to help with the delivery of the gifts on that weekend around 2 p.m. Contact: Chelsea Kidwell, ckidwell@sjsindy.org
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
participation, ideas, and support will always be welcome and appreciated! Contact: Laurent Euzen, laurenteileen@yahoo.com
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY/ BIRTHLINE
Promoting the sanctity of human life, from womb to tomb, is the purpose of this ministry. Following the teachings of the Catholic Church, activities and current educational materials are offered to the parish to take part in to encourage the community to see Christ in each individual and respect each person with all their imperfections. Life is our most precious gift from God. Birthline is a service for pregnant women in crisis and young mothers who have recently given birth. Through a network of volunteers, pregnant women experiencing crisis pregnancies receive immediate assistance on the telephone. Trained telephone counselors take the time to talk to the women and comfort them in their distress, while at the same time encouraging them to choose life for themselves and their unborn children. The volunteers often refer the women to outside agencies that are able to help them cope with the financial, emotional and spiritual issues that need to be addressed during a pregnancy. Birthline volunteers also welcome new mothers who stand in need of material assistance. A pack-nplay is located inside the front doors of the church for donations of baby items for use in this ministry. Contact: Nancy Garrigus, stjudeprolife@gmail.com
helping to spread devotion to the Blessed Mother. In the last couple of years, we have shipped rosaries to Sudan, Nigeria, Brazil, New Guinea, Philippines, Haiti, Turkey, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Peru, Zambia, India, and Chile. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. in the Hospitality Room in the Church. The rosaries are easy to make and can be made in your leisure time at home. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call for information. Contact: Diane Callon, dcallon@sbcglobal.net
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Members support one another, sharing ideas at the monthly meetings held the second Wednesday and the fourth Sunday of each month. SVdP members do not seek recognition for their work, but see God’s recognition in the lives of those served as well as in themselves. This is truly a working group of people and a ministry of service and spirituality that provides the basic necessities and community to those most in need. Contact: Gary Stiegerwald, gms2756@aol.com
ROSARY MAKERS
The Rosary Makers of St. Jude consists of men and women who make rosaries for the missions throughout the world,
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“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love requires that we act in the best interests of others. How can you serve others by your involvement in parish programs? When you sign up for a program, the leader will call you to explain how to become involved.
“For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own free will... but first they gave themselves to the Lord” (2nd Cor. 8:3-5). At St. Jude Catholic Church, we ask that each household give:
= Currently Involved = Interested in Joining Clearly write the first name of family member(s) on the line.
5% to St. Jude through the parish offertory,
Building & Grounds Committee Finance Committee Parish Pastoral Council Stewardship Committee
1% to the archdiocese, and 4% to other charities.
Liturgy & Spiritual Life Art & Environment Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Lectors Mass Coordinators/Sacristans Mass Greeters Masters of Ceremony Music Ministry Prayer Line Servers/Lead Servers Ushers Youth & Young Adult Ministry
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My Offertory Pledge to St. Jude: Please complete either a weekly or monthly offertory gift: Weekly gift $
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Please complete this card and bring it to Mass on September 25/26, mail it using the envelope provided or fill it out online: www.stjudeindy.org.
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