Sunday Mass Choir

Whether singing with the rest of the assembly, in alternation, or alone, the choir's role is always understood in relation to the full, conscious, and active participation of the faithful. When it is not singing its own special repertoire, the choir joins the song of the whole assembly, supporting the congregation and adding beauty and variety to the singing by harmonies and descants.

To perform their liturgical task, choirs need plenty of rehearsal, for it is only when the music is well prepared that the choir can really support the singing of the whole assembly. Thorough preparation is also needed if choral singing is to express the mystery of God through beauty and if it is to foster the dignity of the celebration.

St. Jude Choir rehearses at St. Jude on Thursdays from 7:15pm until 9:00pm.

For more information, please contact Brian Garland.

Lectors

When the Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself is speaking to his people, and Christ, present in his own word, is proclaiming the gospel. The readings of God's word must therefore be listened to by all with reverence; they make up a principal element of the liturgy. In the biblical readings, God's word addresses all people of every era and is understandable to them, and a fuller understanding and efficacy are fostered by a living commentary on it, that is to say, by the homily, understood as an integral part of the liturgical action (GIRM 29).

Those Catholics who feel called to this Ministry should contact Brian Garland.

Liturgy Committee

The St. Jude Liturgy Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the school library.  If you are interested in joining, call Brian Garland at 520-8951.

Greeters

These ministers welcome all who enter the doors of the Church. They are the first people that newcomers to our parish encounter. This ministry is important as it shows how friendly and welcoming we are as a parish. It is mentioned frequently as the reason people chose to join St. Jude parish.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers give glory to God and enhance the dignity and prayerfulness of the celebration of the Eucharist.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Sick and Homebound

These persons are provided education and training to assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the sick, the hospitalized and the homebound. They are helpers to the priest who is the ‘ordinary’ minister. Their own personal lives must be lived in the light of the sacramental character of the work they do and must therefore be practicing Catholics.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

These persons are provided education and training to assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at the Eucharistic Table. They are helpers to the priest who is the ‘ordinary' minister. Their own personal lives must be lived in the light of the sacramental character of the work they do and must therefore be practicing Catholics.

Sacristans

Sacristans care for the sacred spaces, vessels and objects at St. Jude parish. They prepare the altar with the items needed for Mass and other liturgies. Sacristans must have an understanding of the demands of the liturgy and must know what items are needed and know where those items are stored.  Anyone who feels called to serve the parish as a Sacristan should contact Brian Garland.