See an explanation of the practice in the Faith Formation section below.
Starting soon! Are you a young married couple looking to grow in your marriage and in friendships with other married couples? Would you like to talk to others about how to best live out your vocation?
Join us in our new group! We’ll relax, enjoy refreshments, and discuss various topics important to couples so we can be strengthened in our marriages, friendships, and faith.
Tentative date of first meeting is Thursday, February 13. For details or to sign up, visit our web page, stjudechalfont.org/young-married-couples or email 06rferreira@gmail.com with the subject line Young Marrieds’ Group.
THIS Sunday, January 26
Find out what makes St. Jude School so special!
- Recognized for Outstanding Academics
- $1,500 Transfer Credit for new students enrolling in grades 2-8*
- Referral program available for currents families* (*see website for details)
- Deeply spiritual and vibrant community
or call Pat Kerwin: 215-822-9225 ext 251
Learning Today for Success Tomorrow
Begins this Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30pm
Do you know anyone who could benefit?
Are you experiencing grief from loss? This video study is presented by a couple who knows grief from personal experience, and can give you the skills to get past grief to a place of hope. Visit our web page for details and to register! stjudechalfont.org/bereavement-ministry
Please pass this information on to anyone you know who might benefit from this program.
Young grads! Come this Wednesday!
(Psst, Moms, Dads... tell your kids about this!)
Are you Class of 2013 - 2019?
Visit with your old classmates on January 29!
Come for a fun evening of pizza and games.
Get hold of your friends from St. Jude School and come together!
Save the date!
On Saturday, March 7, bring friends and family to this great evening of fun, friendship, and music.
Great food, beer, and other beverages. Raffles, prizes, and surprises!
More details next week!
Contact Ed Molloy: edmolloy@comcast.net, 267-895-5968 or
Charlie Gross: charlesgrossiii@gmail.com, 215-527-7285
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to make this event a great time for all!
AFIRE at St. Jude on February 11
AFIRE is a faith-based movement designed to bring healing, hope, resources, advocacy, and transformational action to families and communities struggling with addiction. Groups are based in parishes throughout the archdiocese and beyond.
All are welcome to join the AFIRE community for sharing and collaboration at our monthly gatherings, held the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30pm. See the flyer below for details.
Renewal of Marriage Vows and Reception
Msgr. Beach invites all married couples to
A Renewal of Marriage Vows
to honor and celebrate the
Sacrament of Matrimony
Saturday, February 8, 4: 30 Vigil Mass
Reception following
RSVP: Add your names to the sign-up sheets
in the Church entrances or contact the rectory office (215-822-0179, or office@stjudechalfont.org)
Souper Bowl Sunday
Next weekend, Feb. 1-2
Thank you for your past support for Camp Heart!
Catholic Heart Work Camp is an opportunity for young people to serve while growing in their faith and friendships. This year, 54 teens from St. Jude will go to Camp Heart.
Soup pots will be at each entrance of the church to collect your donations to help defray the cost of the trip for these students. Thank you!!
Why should we pray?
We're all busy. But can we function at our peak performance without prayer? Fr. Brice gives us 3 words to help us pray well.
In this week's Church calendar:
- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also called Candlemas, is the origin of Groundhog Day. This brief article explains the connection.
- Who is St. Blase anyway and what does he have to do with the Blessing of Throats?