St. Jude Parish Chatter

The Transfiguration of the Lord reminds us that there is hope for our journey. Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the glory of God and this glimpse of heaven in the Gospel.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe examine the temptations of Jesus for this first Sunday in Lent.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel reading from Luke 6:39-45, exploring how the splinter in our brother's eye can point to our shortcomings.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Anthony Gallegos, former St. Jude Youth Minister and current instructor of the weekly Catechetical School classes offered by the St. John Vianney Seminary Lay Division.

This week's Gospel is challenging us to choose blessings or woe. Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe point out our choices reflect our hope in the one, true God.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe sit down with Michael and Kate McDaniel and share how their faith has sustained them in good times and in difficult times.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe break open the Word of God for the Presentation of the Lord and the discuss the ancient origins of this feast day.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe break open the gospel and discuss how Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promises in Scripture. Added bonus: You'll also hear their predictions for the Superbowl!

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the miracle at the wedding feast in Cana and how it portrays the generosity of our God.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect back on 2024 and offer insights into the Gospel for this week on the Baptism of the Lord.

Dr. Lilles, a former St. Jude parishioner, and author and professor of spiritual theology at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, CA discusses with Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe, the practice of contemplative prayer .

On this last weekend of the year, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe sit down with St. Jude’s new Facilities Coordinator, Rudy Ramirez, to introduce him to our parishioners.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel for Christmas Day.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe dive into the gospel for Gaudete Sunday and rejoice in the hope of Jesus' coming.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe speak about preparing our hearts for intimacy with the Lord (and we get a sneak peek at their predictions for the Broncos!).

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe talk about the prophet Jeremiah’s promise of the Savior on this first Sunday of Advent and a sneak peek of what they want for Christmas!

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe sit down with a newly married couple, Duncan and Mary Richards, discussing the sacrament of Marriage.

As Advent approaches, the Gospel readings begin to tell us about what will happen as the end of time nears. Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss what our response should be when frightening things appear.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe dive into this week’s gospel reading discussing the sacrifice of the poor widow who gave all she had to give.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Rob Maro, a friend of Fr. T's from college, assigned to the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe return this week with the Gospel story of the healing of the blind man, Bartimaeus.

In this week’s episode, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe offer their thoughts on our patron saint, St. Jude, and a reflection on humility from the gospel reading.

Fr. Jason Thuerauf and Deacon Joe Hensley discuss this week’s Gospel reading, the story of the rich young man who asks Jesus a telling question.

This week Father Thuerauf returns with Deacon Joe Hensley and a special guest, parishioner Debby Dreiling, who shares with us her own conversion story and her ministry here at St. Jude Parish.

Deacon Joe Hensley and Deacon John Volk are together for one more week! This week they discuss how trusting in God can relieve our fears and they have a special announcement about what you may hear at Mass this weekend!