Dear Parish Family and Visitors,
In Pope Bededict XVI's Message for the 45th World communication day, the Holy Father invites Christians to..."confidently and with an informed and responsible creativity, to join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible. This is not simply to satisfy the desire to be present, but because this network is an integral part of human life.
The web is contributing to the development of new and more complex intellectual and spiritual horizons, new forms of shared awareness. In this field too we are called to proclaim our faith that Christ is God, the Saviour of humanity and of history, the one in whom all things find their fulfilment (cf. Eph1:10).
The proclamation of the Gospel requires a communication which is at once respectful and sensitive, which stimulates the heart and moves the conscience; one which reflects the example of the risen Jesus when he joined the disciples on the way to Emmaus (cf. Lk 24:13-35). By his approach to them, his dialogue with them, his way of gently drawing forth what was in their heart, they were led gradually to an understanding of the mystery."
We hope that our re-actualized website will become a sort of "first source" for your Catholic and spiritual needs as well as a portal to other Social Media outlets of which our parish is a part.By surfing through this website, you will find information concerning ministries within the parish, leadership contact information, as well as "Catholic, trusted" resources for all things happening within the Catholic Church in our community and throught the world. We hope that you find this website useful, and offer your advice to improve improve and strengthen it.
Let us pray for one another!
Sincerely in Christ,
Pastor
St. Jude Catholic Parish
19704 Johnson Road, South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: 574-291-0570
St. Jude Catholic School
19657 Hildebrand St.,South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: 574-291-3820
Sacred Heart Church
63568 US 31 S, South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: 574-291-2826