3 minute read
Join Us at the Parish Festival: Opportunity to Grow in Community and Service this June
This year’s St. Jude Parish Festival will take place from June 1 to 3. Offering plenty in the way of carnival rides, food, Bingo, Monte Carlo, children’s games, live music, and much more, the Parish Festival is a community-wide event that strives to bring people together.
Scott Strother is the Chairperson for the 2023 event. A parishioner at St. Jude since he was in the sixth grade, Scott has been attending the festivals since he was a child. For him, it is a way to be a part of the community. He was delighted when he was asked a few years ago to take on a larger role in planning and managing the festival.
Advertisement
“This festival started as a way to bring the community together, not just for Catholics, but everybody in our local community,” Scott says. “When you bring people in and they have a good time, it helps them feel welcome and allows them to see what we do as a parish.”
A primary mission for the event has been to help parishioners and community members get to know one another. Over the years, it has turned into so much more. It is a chance to live out the call to stewardship by volunteering time and talent to help serve the community.
“Christ was a servant leader and this festival offers the opportunity for parishioners to follow in His footsteps,” Scott says. “I try to do my best to be involved in the parish, always helping where I can. I strive to grow my community through my joy and my love of the church. Volunteering helps bring us closer to our community and Christ.”
This festival is a major commitment for the parish and it takes the time and talent of many people in order to make it a reality. There are many different ways to get involved and Scott encourages everyone to find some time to help out.
“There is something for everyone to help with,” Scott says. “Setup and teardown of the festival, trash cleanup, or working one of the many booths at the festival are just a few of the ways you can help.”
If you are interested in getting involved with the 2023 Parish Festival, please reach out to the parish office at 317-786-4371.
