Events Around the Parish
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Guest Speaker Dr. Peter Howard
Join us for two powerful talks on Saturday, October 28th. Click for details.
Join us for two powerful talks!
Please join us for two powerful talks from our very own Dr. Peter Howard on, "Fatima, Fulton Sheen, and the Family" in Hettinger Hall on Saturday, October 28th at 9:15 am.
Dr. Howard holds a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas [Angelicum] in Rome. He is a sought after national speaker, videographer and author of The Woman: The Mystery of Mary as Mediatrix in the Teaching of Fulton J. Sheen (2014)
This is one you won't want to miss!
Dr. Peter Howard
World Record!
Did you know that fellow St. Jude parishioner just landed a World Record? It's true!
Brian Lock just completed the fastest marathon while dribbling a soccer ball. His time was 3:29:03, and if you're an avid marathon runner you know this is a good time WITHOUT dribbling a soccer ball. Lock did this even this past weekend at the Peoria Whiskeydaddle Marathon.
Did you know that fellow St. Jude parishioner just landed a World Record? It's true!
Brian Lock just completed the fastest marathon while dribbling a soccer ball. His time was 3:29:03, and if you're an avid marathon runner you know this is a good time WITHOUT dribbling a soccer ball. Lock did this event this past weekend at the Peoria Whiskeydaddle Marathon.
While doing this, Lock was raising funds for Imprint Hope, which provides life-changing physical aid to children with disabilities in Uganda. Here are the details and link where you can still give.
Here's the story behind Imprint Hope and how Lock selected this...
The race is over (and the record was set!), but so many have asked how they can support me that I've decided to keep the fundraiser open a little longer! If you didn't hear, I broke the world record for the "fastest marathon while dribbling a soccer ball" by 52 seconds! I was running in support of this fantastic charity, Imprint Hope, which provides life-changing physical aid to children with disabilities in Uganda. In this country, these kids are often seen as outcasts and completely disowned. Imprint Hope gives them purpose and helps restore them to their families. It was started not long ago by a friend's sister who courageously left the United States to do something great! I believe these kids, myself, and all of you are capable of doing something great also, which is why I made this effort. Please consider being a part of this record! Thank you for your support!
Check out some of the amazing photos of Lock running, er dribbling.
Congratulations, Brian Lock.
Click here for the PJ Star story.
Enter to Win!
Enter to Win free tickets to Hogtoberfest! All you have to do is "share" our Facebook post.
Enter to Win free tickets to Hogtoberfest! All you have to do is "share" our Facebook post.
Here's the rules and fine print...
- This contest is open to registered parishioners of St. Jude Catholic Church.
- You must "share" the Hogtoberfest post on Facebook.
- Three (3) winners will each receive two (2) tickets for entry.
Below are the details we've previously shared on the event. We hope to see you there.
Join us for Hogtoberfest 2017 on October 14th!
St. Jude is hosting Hogtoberfest, an adults-only event filled with great food, drinks, and live music.
The event is open to the public. $10 gets you a delicious pulled pork dinner, and carry-outs are also available. Dinner service begins at 5:00pm. Budweiser products will be available for purchase.
Live music will be provided by Scott Marek Bank at 7:00pm, and the event ends at midnight.
Call the parish office for more details.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Lagron-Miller, for our church website technology!
Color Blast 5k 2017 Pictures
People had a great time at the Color Blast 5k run this year! Below are all the great pictures, and it looks like everyone got BLASTED with color.
Click here for race results via ATHLINKS. Many thanks to all the great volunteers who helped put this event together and make it a huge success.
People had a great time at the Color Blast 5k run this year!
Below are all the great pictures, and it looks like everyone got BLASTED with color.
Click here for race results via ATHLINKS.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped put this event together and make it a huge success.
Thanks to St. Jude Technology Ministry sponsor Lagron-Miller for helping us share these photos through their support of our website.
Headbands make you go faster.
Get her!
They're crusin'!
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.
Trivia Night
Starting beefing up on your obscure/weird/strange facts! Join us at St. Jude for Trivia Night. Bring a friend!
Starting beefing up on your obscure/weird/strange facts! Join us at St. Jude for Trivia Night.
When: Friday, November 3, 2017, 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: St. Jude Catholic School, Hettinger Hall
Other important details...
- Adults only (21+)
- Non-parishioners welcome
- Bring your own refreshments
- Click here for a printable flyer
- $15/person or $25/couple
The table size has a limit of 8 people/table. If you want to join but don't have a table, just join us and make some new friends!
Prizes include cash prices and door prizes! This event benefits St. Jude Catholic School.
Our trivia night will be featuring Quiz Master Chase Lisenby. Get the registration form at Schoolspeak.com or click here.
Tech Team Welcomes Lagron-Miller
The Tech Team welcomes Lagron-Miller as our new sponsor!
The Technology Ministry welcomes our new sponsor - Lagron-Miller!
The Technology Ministry at St. Jude Catholic Church is excited to welcome locally and parishioner owned business Lagron-Miller as our new sponsor. Be sure to stop by Lagron-Miller for all your Catholic items such as books, bibles, apparel (including school uniforms), gifts, accessories, and more.
Call or visit them at 309-681-9171 / 4517 N. Sterling Avenue, Peoria, IL
Thank you to our new sponsor!
Contributions from our sponsors are used for technology hardware/software to help evangelize, parish event advertising, and gifts back to our parish/school.
Are you interested in sponsoring the Technology Ministry? If so, get in touch with us!
Hogtoberfest 2017
Join us for Hogtoberfest 2017 on October 14th!
St. Jude is hosting Hogtoberfest, an adults-only event filled with great food, drinks, and live music.
Join us for Hogtoberfest 2017 on October 14th!
St. Jude is hosting Hogtoberfest, an adults-only event filled with great food, drinks, and live music.
The event is open to the public. $10 gets you a delicious pulled pork dinner, and carry-outs are also available. Dinner service begins at 5:00pm. Budweiser products will be available for purchase.
Live music will be provided by Scott Marek Bank at 7:00pm, and the event ends at midnight.
Call the parish office for more details.
See you there!
Fall Festival 2017 Pictures
Check out the pictures, and if you couldn't attend the event we hope that you can next year! Hogtoberfest is coming up as well on October 14. Check back on the website soon for details.
We have wonderful pictures from the 2017 Fall Festival.
Check out the pictures, and if you couldn't attend the event we hope that you can next year! Hogtoberfest is coming up as well on October 14. Check back on the website soon for details.
Parent Happy Hours
Fr. Henehan will speak to us about his vision for our parish, and the great opportunity and potential we have as a community and family of Faith here at St. Jude. This is one you will not want to miss! Everyone is encouraged to hear this powerful message from our shepherd.
Jude Parish “Shared Learning Series” Presents: PARENT HAPPY HOURS
October 4, 2017: “Getting More In The Boat: A Vision for St. Jude Parish"
Fr. Henehan will speak to us about his vision for our parish, and the great opportunity and potential we have as a community and family of Faith here at St. Jude. This is one you will not want to miss! Everyone is encouraged to hear this powerful message from our shepherd.
February 28, 2018: Save the Date for the next one!
All talks will be held in Hettinger Hall from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Light refreshments (snacks, soft drinks, beer, and wine) will be available. Free babysitting will be provided by SJCS Aftercare Team in the aftercare room.
RSVP to events@stjudecatholic.com
Please include the names/ages of any children requiring babysitting.
Color Blast 5K Promo Video - Must See!
This incredible videos shows the intense training Fr. Bolek and the St. Jude Catholic School students are doing to prepare for the upcoming race on September 20.
Geez, there's no competition between the Fathers and Sisters at St. Jude! (kidding!)
This incredible videos shows the intense training Fr. Bolek and the St. Jude Catholic School students are doing to prepare for the upcoming race on September 20. As a reminder, here are the details for the race.
Click this link to register for the race now. Remember it includes a t-shirt and post-race lunch.
Thank to Daryl Wilson for putting the video together!
Promotional video for the 2017 St. Jude 5k Color Run. You must watch this! Our students are training hard (maybe too hard).
Color Blast 5K
St. Jude Catholic School is excited to announce the 4th Annual 2017 St. Jude Catholic School Color Blast 5K. With your support, our goal is to provide a family-oriented event for all ages, promote wellness, health and recreation while raising funds to educate the whole child: mind, heart & spirit.
Join the FUN! Come out and RUN!
St. Jude Catholic School is excited to announce the 4th Annual 2017 St. Jude Catholic School Color Blast 5K. With your support, our goal is to provide a family-oriented event for all ages, promote wellness, health and recreation while raising funds to educate the whole child: mind, heart & spirit.
All races this year are COLOR RUNS, where participants run through color stations and have various colored powders dispersed on them. Anyone who has particpated in these types of events before knows how fun this is!
Races include a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile fun run. Both of these races begin at 9:30am on September 30. A quarter-mile fun run will take place after these races for the little kids.
Registration for the race includes a t-shirt and a post-race lunch.
REGISTER TODAY before prices go up! Use this link: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/31562
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.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
RCIA is the process by which those interested in learning more come to share in our Catholic faith. It is open to Catholics as well as non-Catholics.
Do you have questions about the Catholic faith?
Are you interested in joining the Catholic faith community?
Learn more this Wednesday, evening at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Daryl Wilson at Daryl@DarylWilsonPhotography.com, or leave your name at the Connection Center Desk.
RCIA is the process by which those interested in learning more come to share in our Catholic faith. It is open to Catholics as well as non-Catholics.
Click here for more info on RCIA.
Lectio: Eucharist
Jesus said, "This is my Body" and, "This is my Blood." Some say they're merely symbols of remembrance. Others say they're really the Body and Blood of Christ, but can't explain how that's possible. The Eucharist is the center-point of the Mass-but why?
NEW STUDY ANNOUNCED: "Lectio: Eucharist"
The Last Supper. Communion. The Great Feast.
Bread and Wine. The Holy Eucharist.
Jesus said, "This is my Body" and, "This is my Blood." Some say they're merely symbols of remembrance. Others say they're really the Body and Blood of Christ, but can't explain how that's possible. The Eucharist is the center-point of the Mass-but why?
Learn more in this Adult Faith class. Renowned teacher Dr. Brant Pitre guides us through Scripture, history, and Church teaching to illuminate the wonder and miracle of the Eucharist. With deep insight, Dr. Pitre gives a fresh perspective for understanding the mystery that is the Eucharist.
Learn more at www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/lectio and choose the Eucharist tab.
Here are the details...
Session Meets: Wednesday Evenings, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Length: 10-week study
Cost: $35 for the study guide
Registration Deadline: September 3
Facilitator: Jim Rooney, j.rooney.esq@gmail.com
Sponsor the St. Jude Website
The Technology Ministry at St. Jude is looking for some parishioner businesses who are interested in advertising on the website.
Your business can advertise on St. Jude Catholic Church's website!
The Technology Ministry at St. Jude is looking for some parishioner businesses who are interested in advertising on the website. Advertising will be limited in number, which will help make ads highly visible. The ads will appear on every page of the site in the footer at the bottom.
Each month, the St. Jude Catholic Church website gets thousands of page views, and these are all opportunities where customers can see your ad. If you are interested in advertising, contact us at the form below.
Religious Education (CCD)
Religious Education classes will be starting on Sunday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 13. Walk up registration...
Last chance to register!
Get your kids signed up for Religious Education
Religious Education classes will be starting on Sunday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 13. Walk-up registration will be available after Masses this weekend and next.
The deadline to sign up is August 13th. Click here for info or contact the parish office.
Stay In the Loop With Flocknote
If you haven't heard, Flocknote is a service St. Jude is using where we will deliver content to parishioners as well as communicate with them - this all happens through email and texting, services most people already use, so there aren't any apps to download.
St. Jude continues to go digital as we begin using Flocknote.
If you haven't heard, Flocknote is a service St. Jude is using where we will deliver content to parishioners as well as communicate with them - this all happens through email and texting, services most people already use, so there aren't any apps to download.
Flocknote lets us create groups for different organizations and ministries so you'll only get the messages that you want to receive and have signed up for (and you can manage your communication preferences anytime).
One of the first groups we are creating will deliver messages from Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire. Sign up and you'll receive one or two texts a week with great content on prayer and our Catholic faith.
The easiest way to sign up is to text the word StJudePeoria (with no spaces) to 84576. You'll get a link to click, and will be asked for your name and email address. You're in - it's that easy. Be sure to add yourself to the "Word on Fire Mini Course" group if you want to receive those messages.
Alternatively, you can also fill out the below form to sign up. Again, be sure you add yourself to the "Word on Fire Mini Course" group.
Fr. Bolek's Visit to the Holy Land
This morning, we left Netanya to head north. We drove along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, the capital of the ancient Roman Procurators of Judea (this is where Pilot often lived). Here, St. Peter preached and St. Paul was imprisoned for two years. We also visited the Roman Theater...
Notes from Fr. Bolek's Visit to the Holy Land, June 19 to 29
During the latter part of June, Fr. Bolek traveled on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with some parishioners from an Indiana parish. Fr. Bolek offered Holy Mass every day at the different pilgrimage sights of Jesus.
He's written some comments on his travels and the significance of each location.
Read below...
Day 1 • June 19
Departed U.S.A. on a flight to Israel.
Day 2 • June 20
Arrive in Tel Aviv at the Ben Gurion Airport. The group had Mass at the church that marks the miracles in Jaffa: the visions of St. Peter about all food being clean and the relationship to the prophet Jonah. We were met by our local guide who arranged the schedule of our visits. We stayed overnight at the seaside of Netanya.
Just outside the Church in Jaffa
Beach on the Sea of Galilee
Day 3 • June 21
This morning, we left Netanya to head north. We drove along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, the capital of the ancient Roman Procurators of Judea (this is where Pilot often lived). Here, St. Peter preached and St. Paul was imprisoned for two years. We also visited the Roman Theater, Crusader’s Moat, and the Byzantine Churches. We than ascended Mt. Carmel, home of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. After Mass we continued on to Tiberias, which was our home for the next three nights.
Day 4 • June 22
Following breakfast, we drove to Cana of Galilee where Jesus, at the request of Mary, performed His first miracle... changing water into wine. It was here also that He blessed marriage and raised it to the dignity of a sacrament. Several couples on the trip renewed their wedding vows as a lasting remembrance of this holy site. From there, we went a short distance to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. At the Cave of the Annunciation, we saw the actual room in which Mary said “yes” to the angel Gabriel. From there we visited St. Joseph’s Carpentry Shop for Holy Mass. In the afternoon, we took an excursion to the summit of Mt. Tabor where Jesus transfigured himself and revealed his Divine Glory to the apostles (Matt 17:2).
Day 5 • June 23
This morning, we enjoyed a scenic boat ride across the Sea of Galilee and proceeded to the Church of Peter’s Primacy (John 21:16). Here on the shore of Galilee, Jesus appeared to the Apostles after His Resurrection and confirmed Peter in the role as Vicar of Christ with the words, “Feed My sheep.” The rock emerging from the center of the church is the actual table at which they ate breakfast. We proceeded onto Capernaum which for three years was the center of Jesus’ public ministry. Here our Lord met his first disciples – Peter, Andrew, James, John and Matthew – and worked many miracles. He healed Peter’s mother-in-law of a fever, brought a child back to life, cured a leper, healed the centurion’s servant, cast out a demon from a young boy and healed all that were sick (Matt 8:16). We celebrated Mass, visited the synagogue where Jesus taught, and then drove to Tabgha – the site where Jesus multiplied the Loaves and Fishes and fed over 5000 people (Luke 9:13). Next, we drove to the Mount of Beatitudes the site of the Sermon on the Mount.
Church built above the house of St. Peter's mother-in-law. You can see the edge of the Synagogue where the Bread of Life discourse happened.
Day 6 • June 24
After Mass at the Mount of the Beatitudes, we traveled around the Sea of Galilee and stopped at Kursi. Here Jesus met a possessed man and miraculously cast out a legion of demons into the herd of swine (Luke 8:26). In the afternoon, we headed south through the Judean wilderness to the site of the Baptism of the Lord and renewed our baptismal vows. The Bible tells us that the Children of Israel crossed the River Jordan opposite Jericho when they came into the Promised Land. The prophet Elijah divided its waters and crossed with Elisha on dry land. Naaman the Syrian dipped in the waters seven times and was cured of his leprosy. And Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan (Mark 1:9). Each year, pilgrims from far and wide come to the Place of Baptism to immerse themselves in these holy waters. From here, we went a short drive to Jerusalem and check into our hotel.
Day 7 • June 25
This morning we celebrated an early morning Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (the church that has both the resurrection tomb and Mount Calvary). After Mass, we drove to the top of the Mt. of Olives for a spectacular view of Jerusalem. We visited the Church of Pater Noster where Jesus taught his disciples how to pray the Pater Noster (the Our Father), Ascension Chapel the site where Jesus ascended into Heaven, and then we walked the “Palm Sunday Road” to Dominus Flevit, where Our Lord wept over Jerusalem. Then we proceeded to the Garden of Gethsemane to visit the Church of All Nations for Mass on the Rock of Agony. In the afternoon, we drove through the New City of Jerusalem to Ein Karem, birthplace of St. John the Baptist, to see the Visitation Church where Mary proclaimed her famous “Magnificat”.
Mass at the rock of the Agony in the Garden
Day 8 • June 26
We drove to Bethlehem to have Mass at the Shepherd’s Fields. Above the traditional Grotto of Jesus’ birth, we visited the Nativity Church, built by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th century. We also toured the Manger, Grotto of St. Jerome, and the Church of St. Catherine. Then visited the Franciscan Family Center and the Milk Grotto Chapel followed by some free time before returning to Jerusalem.
Jesus' Tomb in the Holy Sepulcher
Day 9 • June 27
This morning entered the Old City of Jerusalem through St. Stephen’s Gate to visit the Church of St. Anne, where the Blessed Virgin Mary was born. Next to this site is the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic man. We then walked the Via Dolorosa finishing prayerfully in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where we had Holy Mass. There we climbed Mt. Calvary and pray at the site of the crucifixion. We venerated the site where Jesus’ body was anointed, the tomb where he was buried and rose from the dead, and the Chapel of St. Helena where the true cross was found. While in the Old City, we also saw Pilate’s Judgment Hall, the Chapel of Flagellation, the Arch of Ecce Homo, the “Wailing Wall”, and we viewed the Temple Mount. Afterwards, we exited the city to visit the Pool of Siloam, where Jesus healed a man born blind. We then went to Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room, the site where Jesus celebrated the Last Supper. Lastly, we prayed the Rosary together in the Church of Dormition, where Mary was assumed into heaven.
Mass in the Latin Rite chapel at the Holy Sepulcher (last five Stations of the Cross)
Some of the group in the Dead Sea
Day 10 • June 28
We drove to Bethany to visit the site of the House of Mary, Martha & Lazarus and the Tomb of Lazarus. Then drove to ancient Jericho, the oldest known city in the Western world. In 1250 B.C., Joshua encircled the city and at the blast of the priests’ trumpets, the walls came tumbling down (I Kings 16). Next we made a stop at the Dead Sea where we took a swim. Then we returned to Jerusalem and enjoy a farewell Dinner.
Day 11 • June 29
This was the last day of our Holy Land pilgrimage. We were dropped off at the airport in Tel Aviv for our return fight home.
Part 4 with Nic Wilson
I think often of the words of St. John Paul II, and of Christ himself, “Do not be afraid.” Often when first hearing the call to priesthood or consecrated life, there can be fears of perpetual loneliness and dissatisfaction, but these are unfounded. There is nothing in life as wonderful as falling in love with God and following His will.
Nic Wilson
This is the final note in a 4 part series where we asked seminarian Nic Wilson (from St. Jude) about hearing the call of God and his path to priesthood.
If you missed the first, second, or third post be sure to go back and read them. This one talks about the freedom of truly giving yourself to God.
Nic, what is the next step in the process? Can you share an update?
Since I graduated from college seminary in May, next year I’ll be going out to major seminary at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This summer, I’ll spend a few weeks in Rockford, IL assisting with the training of the Totus Tuus teachers for the Diocese of Peoria. After that, I’ll be at Immaculate Conception Parish in Monmouth, IL with Monsignor Mack and Father Otto for the rest of the summer. I’ll also be helping out with the four sessions of Emmaus Days.
What message do you have for young people that may be hearing the call to priesthood/sisterhood?
I think often of the words of St. John Paul II, and of Christ himself, “Do not be afraid.” Often when first hearing the call to priesthood or consecrated life, there can be fears of perpetual loneliness and dissatisfaction, but these are unfounded. There is nothing in life as wonderful as falling in love with God and following His will. A commitment to daily prayer, Mass, the Rosary, and a virtuous life comes before committing to a vocation, but once prayer and virtue are integral parts of one’s life, God’s will becomes apparent. As well, books such as To Save a Thousand Souls by Father Brett Brannen and Discerning Religious Life by Sister Clare Matthiass are excellent guides to discernment.