Join us on Sunday, October 3 for our traditional Blessing of Animals (real or stuffed) in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day it is on that day. Please bring your animals on a leash or in a cage. The blessing will take place at 3pm in front of the Church. More details in the bulletin.
St. Jude is participating in 40 Days for Life again this year, praying at the Warminster Planned Parenthood on Monday, October 4. Please contact Deacon Mike Cushing to sign up for this important prayer vigil.
Prayer saves lives.
deaconmikecush@gmail.com
Dine & Donate at Chickie's & Pete's
October 8 from 5-9pm
Use the coupon below when you order
to have 10% of your bill donated to St. Jude School!
Highlights for October 3:
- Monsignor's column: Estate Planning; 40 Hours Devotion
- Message from our Director of Faith Formation
- "Fight like a Catholic" retreat, helping people with addiction, and more
Sunday Mass Readings
Click below to print your own PDF of this Sunday's readings.
Live stream Mass remains available for those unable to attend Mass in person.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: ASSISTANT TO OUR DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
We seek a practicing Catholic to assist Mrs. Lori Rawski with PREP administration, children’s sacramental preparation, and Adult Faith programs. General office experience, understanding of Microsoft products, and excellent organizational skills are required. 25 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends to help with special program setup, etc. (ex. children’s sacraments, parish events). Job begins late October.
Please send a resume to Mrs. Lori Rawski, lrawski@stjudechalfont.org.
Phone: 215-822-9225 ext. 234.
Please send a resume to Mrs. Lori Rawski, lrawski@stjudechalfont.org.
Phone: 215-822-9225 ext. 234.
St. Jude Fall Fest: Don't Miss the Fun!
Trunk-or-Treat | Cornhole Tournament | Craft Fair | Octoberfest Beer Exchange | Kid Games | Costume Contest | Hayride | Live Music
Sunday October 24
FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Walking with Purpose
Women's Faith Studies
2 NEW Women's Studies
beginning October 7!
--Opening Your Heart: the starting point for new women
--Keeping in Balance: for those who’ve attended before
All adult women are welcome.
Visit our website for details and to register!
All adult women are welcome.
Visit our website for details and to register!
Guys! We have a great opportunity for you, too!
Men's Study Group
Meets every other Wednesday
Join a great group of men of all ages for discussion, prayer, and camaraderie.
For details, contact Earl Kelly at earlk@cutco.com
or visit our website:
New Parishioner Reception
If you've joined the parish in the last 18 months, you received an email inviting you to our New Parishioner Reception!
Sunday, October 10 after the 9:30am Mass.
RSVP to the parish office at office@stjudechalfont.org or
215-822-0179
Purchase Scrip Gift Cards online, at the parish office, or in the narthex after the 10am Mass on Sundays.
Next special order dates: October 11, 25
Does refusing Communion to non-Catholics mean they're not welcome?
Fr. Mike explains the sensitive issue of reserving Catholic Communion for Catholics.
Important: Your email carrier may suddenly start blocking our newsletters, even if you've been opening them. So please add mail@flocknote.com to your contacts or mark it as safe. Thank you!
This Sunday, palm will be distributed before Mass by ushers, as in the past, and blessed at the beginning of Mass.
For those who still cannot come to church because of health reasons, on Palm Sunday we will place a basket of blessed palm outside the main entrance of the church after the noon Mass (around 1:00pm) for anyone to stop by to pick up a couple pieces.
National Prescription Medication Take Back Day Saturday, April 24, 2021
10 am - 2 pm
10 am - 2 pm
Dine and Donate
April 21 from 4-9pm
Dine in or take out!
235 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont
Due to popular demand - We are EXTENDING our Flower Power Sale to 4/30/21!
Inventory was depleted due to demand, but the company has replenished. If you didn’t get your flowers, you can ORDER NOW! We are so close to our goal!
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Inventory was depleted due to demand, but the company has replenished. If you didn’t get your flowers, you can ORDER NOW! We are so close to our goal!
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Available in the narthex after the 10am Mass, online, or at the parish office.
These are the same cards you buy at the store, but you get cash back!
To get started, contact Karen at scrip@stjudeschool.com.
- Do you love your Catholic faith?
- Do you believe children are the future of our faith?
- Do you believe everyone should experience the life-sustaining power of the Eucharist?
- Do you enjoy being with children?
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St. Jude Church and School
Planned Giving Guide
Do you know what Planned Giving is? Have you ever considered giving a gift or leaving something to the church or school? This very helpful guide will explain the options.
Guys! We have a great opportunity for you, too!
Men's Study Group
Meets every other Wednesday for discussion, prayer, and camaraderie.
Contact Earl Kelly, earlk@cutco.com or visit stjudechalfont.org/mens-bible-study