Lent U: Bloom Wildly
If you would prefer to call, one of our Parish Support Ministers will be happy to sign you up.
Church Office: 814-833-0927
It’s time to go back to school
Dear friends,
It’s time to start a new journey of faith at Saint Jude’s Lent University (Lent U). We hope this holy season of Lent (and Easter) will prove to be a transformative journey of faith for our parish and community. Browse the course catalog below and sign up via FlockNote to be part of our community – learning at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ.
Our list of options includes courses for mind, body, and spirit. We encourage you to not only sacrifice for Lent, but embrace the traditional disciplines of Lent: to pray, to fast, and to give – differently this year!
We are all learning and growing together!
With Saint Jude, we pray!
Course Catalog
This Lent and Easter Semester, you get to select as many classes or courses as you would like to fulfill your degree from Lent University – where you learn at the foot of the cross.
Browse the list of offerings here and follow the registration information provided by FlockNote. If you need assistance, one of our amazing Parish Support Ministers will be happy to assist you in signing up for the correct courses.
All the information can be found by reading the title, then tapping the + to learn more.
If you would prefer to call, one of our Parish Support Ministers will be happy to sign you up.
Church Office: 814-833-0927
Evening Bible Study Book of Job with Victoria & Barb
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals
- Join Barb Hauck & Victoria Brogdon for an evening bible study on Tuesdays starting at 7pm in the Founder’s Room exploring the Book of Job.
Dates:
- Tuesdays during Lent 7pm Founder’s Room
Saturday Morning Bible Study with Roy
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals
- Would you like to start your Saturday mornings with a powerful bible study? Join Roy Kim on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the Founder’s Room for an old-fashioned bible study.
Dates, Location, & Time: Saturdays during Lent 10am Founder’s Room
Young Adult Catholic Trivia Night
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to Young Adults (18-30)
- We’ll be gathering in the Youth Room for an evening of heated competition. Please register with Nate & Abby at ya@saintjude.church and via FlockNote.
Dates, Location, & Time:
- Thursday, February 15th 6:30 pm Youth Room
Stations of the Cross with Fr. Amico
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals & Families
- Stations of the Cross will be led by Fr. Amico. Come pray with our mid century contemporary stations.
Dates, Location, & Time: Friday, February 16th 7pm Church
1st Reconciliation
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all students making 1st Reconciliation and their families
- Pray for our children making their 1st Reconciliation this year. Students from Saint Jude School & our Faith Formation class will be joined by their families to receive this Sacrament of Healing.
Dates, Location, & Time: Saturday, February 24th 8:30am Church
Family Pretzel Making with Kate
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals & Families RSVP Needed
- Bring the family out to make pretzels with Kate Fatter. Learn the spiritual history of pretzels and enjoy a warm treat at the end together. RSVP with Sara at sara@saintjude.church.
Dates, Location & Time: Thursday, February 29th 5:30pm Parish Center
2232 Men’s Conference
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Men & High School Males RSVP Needed
- Men from all over the Diocese are welcomed to our annual Men’s Conference. Bishop Persico will be presiding over the Mass alongside more than 250 of your Brother’s of Christ. Please register at www.2232men.com.
Dates, Location, & Time: Saturday, March 2nd 8:30am Church
Estate Planning 101 with Shaun & Lisa
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all IndividualsJoin Attorney Shaun Adrian and Lisa Louis of the Catholic Foundation for some basic Estate Planning 101. They will discuss living wills, powers of attorney, and other questions you may have concerning estate planning or the work of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania.
Dates, Location, & Time: Tuesday, March 5th 5pm Founder’s Room
Jude Coffee House
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals & Families
- Check out our new coffee house on Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm, featuring Erie legend Rusty Halo aka David A. Slubowski and our in-house Matt Maher, Tim Rydberg. All donations go towards our EF Tour to Ireland.
Dates, Location, & Time: Tuesday, March 5th 7pm Youth Room
Stations of the Cross with Deacon Brogdon
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals & Families
- Join Deacon Brogdon for Stations of the Cross in the church.
Dates, Location, & Time: Friday, March 8th 7pm Church
Lenten Feed the Poor Project & Sweatpants Collection
Course Description and Information
Saturday, March 9th & Sunday, March 10th Church Open to all Individuals.
Our parish SAGES are collecting new youth sized sweatpants for Tracy School and food for GECAC. Please bring any donations to Linda Jacky in the back of the church during any of the Masses.
Family Pierogies with Kathy
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals & Families
- Join Kathy Bigwood in this time honored tradition. Learn how to make some wonderful Pierogies and enjoy the spoils! Email sara@saintjude.church to RSVP.
Dates, Location, & Time: Tuesday, March 12th 5:30pm Parish Center RSVP Needed
Adult Education Presentation: Why would anyone leave early?
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals
- Join Dr. Michael DeSanctis for a powerful presentation on the Six Reasons Catholic Attend Christ’s Paschal Banquet, Then Skip the Dessert in the Founder’s Room.
Dates, Location, & Time: Monday, March 18th 1:30 pm & 6:30pm Founder’s Room
The Light is on for you night of Reconciliation
Course Description and Information
Description:
- Open to all Individuals & Families
- Come celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Season of Lent. There will be four priests available to hear your confession.
Dates: Location & Time: Thursday, March 21st 5-7pm Church
Saint Jude School Living Stations of the Cross
Course Description and Information
- Friday, March 22nd 1:30pm & 7pm Church
- Open to all Individuals & Families
- Saint Jude School students will be hosting their annual Living Stations. Come pray as a family at the living stations.
Rise Against Hunger & Poverty Simulation
Course Description and Information
- Saturday, March 23rd 9:30am – 3pm Parish Center & Gym
- Open to all Individuals & Families RSVP Needed
- Saint Jude Parish will partner with St. Paul’s Lutheran and Pastor Eric to assemble 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. Sara Comi will also provide a poverty simulation for those attending and to finish the day, we will break bread together and enjoy some fellowship.
Holy Thursday Pilgrimage
Course Description and Information
- Thursday, March 28th 7pm Church
- Open to all Individuals & Families RSVP Needed
- Join us after Mass of the Lord’s supper for a pilgrimage around different Erie sites for prayers and community awareness. Please RSVP with Jesse at jesse@saintjude.church.
Nursing Homes & Shut in Easter Cards
Course Description and Information
Students from Faith Formation and FBLA will create comfort cards for our parish shut-ins. This powerful message will be an excellent approach to link generations around a message of hope for the Easter Season.
Weekly Reflections from Bishop Barron through Flocknote
Course Description and Information
All those connected through our Flocknote will receive a weekly reflection from Bishop Barron during the Season of Lent.
Family Food Altar for the Less Fortunate
Course Description and Information
Families during each Mass will be asked to bring forth food for the less fortunate. All proceeds will benefit our food pantry located at Saint Andrew Parish.
Mary Undoer of Knots Wall for Prayer Intentions
Course Description and Information
As a parish family we will be uniting our prayers together during this Season of Lent at all our Masses. Mary, Untier of Knots is a popular devotion and favorite of Pope Francis.
Free Lent 2024 Daily Meditations, Actions, & Prayers Booklet
Course Description and Information
Pickup a free Advent Meditation Booklet in the back of church for your Lenten Journey. We appreciate the anonymous donor for their contribution towards our continued education.
Saint Jude Easter Magazine
Course Description and Information
The parish staff and volunteers will help Fr. Ross create a parish magazine on Saint Jude’s Lenten Journey and all of the beautiful individuals who reveal Jesus to the world.
Inspirational Social Media Posts
Course Description and Information
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Threads for daily inspiration.
Searching for Sacraments
CONFIRMATION
We celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation each year with our bishop. We are inviting young people in grades 9-11 to consider getting confirmed.
MATRIMONY
We love celebrating the love between two people! Contact us to learn more about how the church supports strong and healthy marriages.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Children in third grade are usually prepared for First Holy Communion. Any child in third grade or older requesting first communion can be added to our preparation classes.