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Annual Bishop's Appeal Committee

The Bishop's Appeal Committee coordinates the Annual Bishop's Appeal at Saint Jude each fall. This diocese-wide campaign funds diocesan programs, many of which meet the needs of individual parishes. All funds collected in excess of the Parish goal remain in the Parish Building Fund.

  • Contact: Pat and Tony Becker 484-9105.


Art and Environment Committee

The Church/Art Environment Committee evaluates the suitability of our church environment for worship and decorates the church accordingly.

  • Contact: Sarah Johnson at 424-0028

  • Buildings and Grounds Committee

    The Buildings and Grounds Committee is charged with advising the pastor on all matters regarding the maintenance of parish real property. They also make recommendations regarding all building improvements. In addition, they propose an annual maintenance budget.


    Business Office

    The Business Office maintains all parish membership records, including the contributions records, and financial records.


    Communications

    This committee is responsible for the parish's bimonthly newsletter The Grapevine, the parish web site, and the parish's annual report on time, talent, and treasure. Submissions for the newsletter are due in the Parish Office by the 15th of the month preceding the publication of each newsletter. The newsletter is published each January, March, May, July, September, and November.


    Development Committee

    The Development Committee seeks to develop the message and needs of Saint Jude Church and School and to reach the broadest possible audience.


    Finance Committee

    The Finance Committee advises the pastor on financial matters pertaining to the parish. Some of its responsibilities are the preparation of annual parish budgets, periodic review of the financial status of the parish, and assisting the Business Manager.


    Parish Festival

     


    Parish Hall

    The Parish Hall (church basement) is used for many parish activities.


    Biannual Parish Mission

    This opportunity for parish-wide spiritual renewal is offered every other year immediately following the feast of St. Jude. It offers a variety of preachers and opportunities for prayer.


    Parish Office

    Saint Jude Parish Office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and in the evening and Saturday for scheduled appointments with the priests or parish staff. You may call or visit the office to schedule appointments, to put information in the bulletin, to schedule an event on the parish calendar, to get sacramental records, to register to become a member, to schedule Masses and a variety of other services.


    Parish Pastoral Council

    The Parish Pastoral Council consists of twelve elected parish members who serve for a two-year term in addition to the School Principal, the Pastoral Associate, the Pastor and other members that may be appointed by the Pastor. The Council meets each month on the first Wednesday of the month and deals with pastoral issues in an advisory role to the pastor, helping with important decisions facing the parish. Annual duties include review and endorsement of the budget along with review and endorsement of capital projects proposed by the building and grounds committee. The Council is included in the review of many issues of importance to the parish as they arise.


    Stewardship Committee

    The Stewardship Committee promotes Christian Stewardship in our parish; plans and arranges annual renewal of commitment to stewardship of time, talent and treasure.


    Technology Committee

    The technology committee provides guidance on the implementation and maintenance of technology solutions for parish and school, compliance with diocesan guidelines and budget recommendations. 

        ·Contact: Sarah Quinn at 484-4611.


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