The 2017 Catholic Community of St. Jude Advent & Christmas
Check the Parish Calendar for all details and contact information for Advent and Christmas Events.
*See ongoing parish opportunities and office notes below chart.
If you and your family are participating in our Family Faith Formation Program, December is a great time to gather at the parish for any number of events to celebrate the season in community (and get your Explore 4s). Use our Explore Four Reflection Form to share your "life of the parish" experience with us, and return it at your next faith formation session. Watch our St. Jude Faith Formation Facebook page as we share parishioner's reflections. We wish you and your family a Happy Advent and a very Merry Christmas!
*See ongoing parish opportunities and office notes below chart.
If you and your family are participating in our Family Faith Formation Program, December is a great time to gather at the parish for any number of events to celebrate the season in community (and get your Explore 4s). Use our Explore Four Reflection Form to share your "life of the parish" experience with us, and return it at your next faith formation session. Watch our St. Jude Faith Formation Facebook page as we share parishioner's reflections. We wish you and your family a Happy Advent and a very Merry Christmas!
Day |
Time |
Event |
Location |
December 1 |
7:00pm |
M.O.M.S. Night Out |
|
December 2 |
12:45-7:00pm |
CASA Christmas Express |
Depart St. Jude Parking Lot |
December 2 |
1:00pm |
Family Advent Wreath Making |
St. Jude Gymnasium |
December 3 |
7:30pm (after 6:30pm Mass) |
Christmas Card Signing & Hot Cocoa |
St. Jude Church Narthex |
December 3-5 December 6-10 |
Times Vary (see website) |
Giving Tree Gift Collection Giving Tree Gift Delivery |
St. Jude Gymnasium |
December 5 |
9:15am |
Jr. Women's Club Advent Retreat (with Mary Amore) |
Franciscan Hall |
December 6 |
7:00pm |
QUEST Freshman Finals Care Package Prep Night |
Franciscan Hall |
December 7 |
9:30am |
M.O.M.S. Meeting |
Franciscan Hall |
December 7 |
1:00pm |
CCW Holiday Potluck |
Franciscan Hall |
December 7 |
7:00pm |
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Anticipated Mass) |
St. Jude Church |
December 8 |
7:30am, 9:30am (School) 7:00pm |
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
St. Jude Church |
December 8 |
Depart 4:30pm from Providence Catholic High, 7:00pm Mass at St. Rita; 8:00pm Fiesta at St. Rita |
Chicago Trip for Our Lady of Guadeloupe Novena at St. Rita with Fr. Homero |
|
December 10 |
8:00am |
Breakfast with Santa with the Knights of Columbus |
St. Jude Gymnasium |
December 10 |
at 9:00am Mass |
Blessing of Expectant Mothers with St. Elizabeth Ministry |
St. Jude Church |
December 10 |
10:00am |
Freshman Finals Care Package Delivery Day |
Begin @ Franciscan Hall |
December 10 |
6:00pm |
The Mass: A Workshop and Mass |
St. Jude Church |
December 10 |
7:30pm (after 6:30pm Mass) |
Christmas Card Signing & Hot Cocoa |
St. Jude Church Narthex |
December 11 |
6:30pm |
The Mass: A Workshop and Mass |
St. Jude Church |
December 12 |
7:30am |
St. Jude Church |
|
December 12 |
7:00pm |
Euchre 101 Fellowship & Fun Knights of Columbus |
Franciscan Hall |
December 13 |
7:00pm |
"The Infancy Narratives" with the RCIA |
Franciscan Hall |
December 16 |
6:00pm |
St. Jude School Family Movie Night |
St. Jude Gymnasium |
December 17 |
after 7:00am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Masses |
Donut Sunday with the Parish Council |
St. Jude Church Narthex |
December 17 |
12:00pm |
Christmas Decorating - come help decorate our Church for Christmas! |
St. Jude Church |
December 17 |
7:30pm (after 6:30pm Mass) |
Christmas Card Signing & Hot Cocoa |
St. Jude Church Narthex |
December 19 |
2:00pm, 7:00pm |
St. Jude School Christmas Program |
St. Jude Gymnasium |
December 20 |
7:00pm |
Parish Advent Reconciliation Service |
St. Jude Church |
December 21 |
7:00pm |
Set up Flowers for Christmas |
Church |
December 24 |
4:00, 6:00pm |
Vigil Mass for Christmas |
St. Jude |
December 24 |
4:15pm |
Vigil Mass for Christmas |
|
December 24 |
11:30pm/12:00am |
Christmas Concert followed by Christmas Midnight Mass |
St. Jude Church |
December 25 |
7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am |
Christmas Mass |
St. Jude Church |
December 27 |
3:00pm |
QUEST Christmas Break Coffee Chat at Starbucks |
|
December 31 |
NO 6:30pm MASS |
NO 6:30pm Mass |
NO 6:30pm Mass |
Ongoing Opportunities for Fellowship and Prayer
See the Parish Calendar for ongoing ministry events, and devotion schedules.
Mass and Prayer following Mass
Gospel Small Groups - ongoing study of Scripture focused on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. Many groups are celebrating Christmas parties during this season. It's a great time to meet new friends, enjoy some great food, fun, and fellowship. Sign up online.
Devotions
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesdays 6:30pm (September through May); Saturdays 3:30pm
Our Parish and Faith Formation Offices will be closed December 23 - January 2. Thank you.
Mass and Prayer following Mass
- Sunday Mass 7am, 9am, 11am, and 6:30pm; Saturday Vigil Mass 5pm
- Daily Mass 7:30am Monday through Friday; 8:30am Wednesday; 9:30am Thursday (School)
- Liturgy of the Hours - Following 7:30am Mass Monday through Friday
- Devotion to St. Jude following Wednesday 8:30am Mass
Gospel Small Groups - ongoing study of Scripture focused on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. Many groups are celebrating Christmas parties during this season. It's a great time to meet new friends, enjoy some great food, fun, and fellowship. Sign up online.
Devotions
- First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8am-5pm
- Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays (4-6pm)
- Rosary for Life Wednesdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (8am)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesdays 6:30pm (September through May); Saturdays 3:30pm
Our Parish and Faith Formation Offices will be closed December 23 - January 2. Thank you.