From the Pastor’s Desk: December 1st, 2024

Today the liturgical calendar turns a new page, ushering us into the season of Advent. It s a time of expectant waiting, a season marked by hope and anticipation. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ. It is a season of...

From the Pastor’s Desk: November 24

This is the closing week of the Church’s calendar year and so it is fitting that today, the final Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This feast invites us to contemplate the true nature of Christ’s reign, a reign unlike...

From the Pastor’s Desk: October 20, 2024

There is a familiar expression of don’t sweat the little things that may come your way. Without a doubt there are times in our lives when some experience or event may disrupt our daily lives that can cause some stress or anxiety, but it is important to not allow it to...

From the Pastor’s Desk: September 22, 2024

This Sunday’s Gospel reading from Mark has the Apostles walking together discussing among themselves who was the greatest. Jesus calls them and says, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Jesus responds with this direct...

From the Pastor’s Desk: August 8, 2024

St. Jude Church is what church is all about: the community of believers coming together and being strengthened in faith by hearing the Word of God and receiving the Eucharist, our Lord Jesus Christ. When we come together at every Mass and celebrate the sacrifice of...

From the Pastor’s Desk: June 16, 2024

I am so grateful to not only be your pastor here at St. Jude Church but also to be a part of our parish community. These past seven plus years that I have been here have been so fulfilling and rewarding for me. It is amazing how much has happened during these...