Events Around the Parish

Stay up to date by following us on social media or check out the parish calendar!

Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Diane Dunniway, DNP, APN, WHNP-BC, FCP

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The April 11, 2018 guest speaker is Diane Dunniway.

Diane is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has her Master’s and Doctorate in Nursing. She helps women make sense of the current controversies and research in hormone therapy, including the benefits of bio-identical hormones. She is also a Fertility Care Practitioner and Medical Consultant in Creighton Model Fertility Care.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Judy Zika

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The March 7, 2018 guest speaker is Judy Zika.

As one of the leaders of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Judy’s interest started 10 years ago when she took a Just Faith class here at St. Jude and it gave her a new awareness of the many social justice issues here in our community. Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Fr. Bolek

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The February 7, 2018 guest speaker is Fr. Bolek.

Ash Wednesday is February 14th this year. Join the Mom’s Group the Wednesday before to hear an inspiring and encouraging talk by our very own Fr. Bolek to truly enter into the Lenten Season.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Molly Best

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The January 10, 2018 guest speaker is Molly Best.

Feeling a little weighted down from all the yummy food over the holidays but don’t know where to find the time to work out? Come hear Molly speak on fitness and even demonstrate ways to get moving. Molly is a stay at home mom for five (5) growing children! She is a certified kickboxing instructor at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping.  Molly and another mom started Woman of Strength, an early morning workout group at St. Phils, to encourage other women from our community to get moving and keep moving!!

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Make & Take Craft (RSVP requested)

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The December 6, 2017 session has a Make & Take craft.

Come join the mom’s group for a fun "make and take" craft that you can take home with you the same day. Enjoy a prearranged craft making while sharing in great fellowship as we prepare for Christmas. Please RSVP to St Jude Mom's Group at stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com to ensure there is enough supplies for everyone.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Chantel Howard

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The November 1, 2017 guest speaker is Chantel Howard.

Interested in knowing what’s all the talk about regarding Essential Oils but don’t want to feel the pressure to buy them. Join the mom’s group as Chantel from Terra Essential Oils, a consultant, does an informational session on the benefits of essential oils and why essential oils are one of the beautiful modalities for natural health and wellness.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Christine Denise

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The October 4, 2017 guest speaker is Christine Denise.

Christine is the president of the Peoria area Women’s Care Center. The Peoria Center opened in May 2013 next door to the regional abortion clinic. Already abortions have declined by 37% in our community. The Women’s Care Center provides free, confidential counseling, support and education to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More
Christopher Christopher

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Dr. Katee Beaudry

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The September 6, 2017 guest speaker is Dr. Katee Beaudry.

Katee is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and focuses on medical dermatology for all ages. She joined Central Illinois Dermatology in 2015 and lives in Peoria with her husband and two children, both of which have eczema.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Read More