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Saint Jude Parish

Winter Family Newsletter!

February is the Month of the Holy Family

February is the month of the Holy Family and is a beautiful time to come together as a family to prepare for Lent. This week we celebrated the Feast of the Presentation when Jesus was presented in the Temple by Mary and Joseph. It is also known as Candlemas and reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World. We all have a blessed candle from our baptism. Light a blessed candle with your family this week and join together as a family to pray:

Highlighted Current Events and Activities for Families*

For Families:

Eucharistic Adoration

Mondays, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

New Confession Time Added!

Confession now available on Mondays from 8:00-9:00 pm in addition to Saturdays from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

A Day with Mary: Marian Eucharistic Retreat

Saturday February 14

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

adaywithmarywest.org

Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage Masses

February 19 and March 19

9:00 AM and 7:00 PM

New MONTHLY Sunday Evening Mass!

February 22 5:30 pm

4th Sunday of each month

Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner

February 21 5:30 pm

Heart to Heart Adoration

February 21 and March 21

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Free childcare available in Social Hall

Lenten Supper and Stations

February 27, March 6, 13, 20

6-7 pm Dinner, 7 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Adoration

Mother Daughter Lenten Retreat: A Journey with Mary

March 7, Social Hall

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Lenten Mission

Led by Fr. Justin Cinnante

March 15, 16, 17 7:00 pm

For Couples and Parents:

Lenten Morning of Reflection for Women

Saturday, February 28

9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Parents Rosary Prayer Group

Open to all parents

Meets weekly over Zoom (e-mail Jessica for link)

Walking with Purpose: Grounded in Hope (e-mail Jessica if interested)

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Fridays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am

SoulCore (RESUMES IN APRIL)

1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Social Hall (email Christine for more information)

Adult Bible Study

Mondays, 7:00 PM - Social Hall - see calendar for updates

Saint Jude Moms Group

Every 4th Thursday of the month

Next meetings - February 26, March 26, April 23 and May 28

Parent Bible Study

During 10:30 am Religious Education

Email Jessica for schedule

Mens Bible Study

Saturday monrings at 8:00 am in the Social Hall

Contact Bob for more info

For Teens:

Youth Encounter for Grades 6-12

7:00 pm, Social Hall

Fridays, February 13, 20; March 13, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 15

For Children:

Kids Club for Grades 1-5

(K with permission)

3:00 pm, Social Hall

Sunday 3/1, Sunday 4/5 Divine Mercy event (see bulletin for future details), Sunday 5/3 Pizza Bingo at Sisters of Nazareth

Register here

SAVE THE DATE:

Camp Adore 2026

June 22 - June 26, 2026 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for grades 1-6

Registration will open to the public later this month. Keep an eye on the weekly bulletin!

*See weekly bulletin and monthly calendar for more details

Rooted Magazine

February Rooted Magazine

Here is the link for February's Rooted Magazine with a link to past issues here.

It is full inspiration for the feasts of February, the month of the Holy Family and beginning of Lent.

If you have never attended a Heart to Heart Adoration, we highly encourage you to attend! It is a powerful night of Adoration, music, healing prayer, preaching and revival. There will be preaching from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Confessions, beautiful praise music, and an encounter with Jesus like none other! All are welcome to join us! Free childcare will be available in the social hall.

As a reminder, updates are communicated regularly through email.

NO CLASS Sunday 2/15 or Wednesday 2/18 for Winter Break

Confirmation Retreat - February 22 2:00-5:30 PM

Please see the full religious education schedule here.

Suggestions of the Month - Plan for Lent

Sometimes, it feels like Lent is just about giving up chocolate. But deep down, we all desire to do something more for Lent—we just don’t know how to do it.

How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord, using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season.

One of the best Catholic resource sites out there for children and families! Shared by Catholic teacher, author, reader, & crafter Katie Bogner. All about sharing ideas and resources to teach the faith. Check it out here! There is also an excellent list of Catholic books for all ages here. In addition, Katie has an excellent book to get for you and your family this Lent. You can purchase it here.