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Emmaus |
The name Emmaus comes from a scripture passage (Luke 24:13-35), wherein two of Christ's disciples meet Him on the road to Emmaus shortly after His resurrection. At first, the two disciples do not recognize Jesus. However, with night approaching, they invite Him to dine with them and stay the night. It is only then, in the breaking of the bread that their eyes are opened and they recognize Him.
The Emmaus Ministry is a parish-based Catholic ministry that celebrates and seeks to strengthen the love of Jesus Christ in the lives of our youth. The name EMMAUS is from the Biblical passage Luke 24:13-35 and the disciples encounter with Jesus on the way to Emmaus.
As the disciple’s “eyes were opened” we hope and pray the Lord uses the Emmaus retreat to open the eyes of our youth.
Saint Jude Emmaus Retreat typically spans a weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon) and occurs at the beginning of May each year. . Open to all teens currently attending high school, the weekend provides an opportunity to examine their own spirituality and relationship with God, form a community with their peers, and open their minds and hearts to learning about and experiencing God in their daily lives.
Over the weekend, candidates (those who are experiencing the Emmaus Retreat for the first time) are asked to be open in beginning or deepening their relationship with God and each other. Each retreat is organized by “Team,” a group of adults and teens who already have been candidates on a previous Emmaus.
The Emmaus Ministry is a parish-based Catholic ministry that celebrates and seeks to strengthen the love of Jesus Christ in the lives of our youth. The name EMMAUS is from the Biblical passage Luke 24:13-35 and the disciples encounter with Jesus on the way to Emmaus.
As the disciple’s “eyes were opened” we hope and pray the Lord uses the Emmaus retreat to open the eyes of our youth.
Saint Jude Emmaus Retreat typically spans a weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon) and occurs at the beginning of May each year. . Open to all teens currently attending high school, the weekend provides an opportunity to examine their own spirituality and relationship with God, form a community with their peers, and open their minds and hearts to learning about and experiencing God in their daily lives.
Over the weekend, candidates (those who are experiencing the Emmaus Retreat for the first time) are asked to be open in beginning or deepening their relationship with God and each other. Each retreat is organized by “Team,” a group of adults and teens who already have been candidates on a previous Emmaus.
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Family Mass |
Our new Family Mass is at the 9am Sunday Mass. Volunteer teams prepare handouts and visual aids to be used at the Mass. Children are invited to the altar to “participate” in the homily as well as the Eucharistic Prayer.
Volunteers will create the handouts and visual aids based on the themes of the Mass, which have already been set.
Great way to work together with friends or make new friends! Teens highly encouraged to help out as well!
Volunteers will create the handouts and visual aids based on the themes of the Mass, which have already been set.
Great way to work together with friends or make new friends! Teens highly encouraged to help out as well!
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RCIA |
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries.
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Religious Education |
Our Religious Education program makes connections between family life and parish life and between the family gathering and our Sunday Liturgy. We help parents fulfill the promise they made to God at the Baptism of their child to be the primary teacher of the faith
All our classes are taught by volunteers who hear the call of Jesus to go forth and spread the word. We use a program approved by the diocese that reinforces the Sunday Gospel message.
Please contact us if you are willing to help us in this wonderful ministry
All our classes are taught by volunteers who hear the call of Jesus to go forth and spread the word. We use a program approved by the diocese that reinforces the Sunday Gospel message.
Please contact us if you are willing to help us in this wonderful ministry
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Vocations |
The Vocations Ministry assists our pastoral team in promoting vocational awareness. Its efforts focus on helping parishioners understand that, because of their baptism, they are called to serve God, the Church and their neighbors by following one of several vocational responses:
•The priesthood or the permanent diaconate
•Marriage and family life
•The consecrated life as a professed brother or sister
•As a faithful member who is unmarried
This Ministry organizes events, provides opportunities and connects people with resources that will aid them in exploring their vocational calling.
Ministry members pray and sacrifice for those seeking their true vocation and support activities that foster vocational awareness.
Who Can Volunteer?
All parishioners (16 years of age or older) can volunteer.
Can I use it for Service Hours?
No
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month (activities and prayer)
