St. Jude Parish Chatter

Deacon Joe Hensley is joined by a special guest and together they discuss this week's gospel reading from Mark where Jesus tells the apostles that the first will be last and be a servant to all.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe are joined by guest Marg Utz, discussing the recent pilgrimage to Mexico and challenges to our faith in times of difficulty.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe return for a third season of informative podcasts. This week they are discussing Mark's gospel with it's rich detail about the healing of the blind man.

This week, during our final podcast for Season 2, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the lives of several of the saints whose shrines they will be visiting during their upcoming pilgrimage to Mexico.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the first reading for Pentecost Sunday from the Acts of the Apostles as they reflect upon our common identity as Christians and the importance of community and the sacraments.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel for the Ascension of the Lord and reflect upon the accompanying signs by which the Holy Spirit works through the Church to bring about both material and spiritual changes in those who believe.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's Gospel and reflect upon how we are incorporated into the love of the Trinity through the friendship we are called to have with God. We are challenged to respond to Jesus' command to "love one another" by giving freely of ourselves for our spouses, our friends, and the entire world.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Eugen Nkardzedze, the Director of Development for the Catholic University of Cameroon. He joins us remotely for this week's podcast, and he will be present at all Masses this weekend as part of the Mission Cooperative Program.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday and discuss how the characteristics of sheep and shepherds help us to better understand the nature of the Church.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Juanita Halverson, the regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (Court Madonna of the Mountains) at St. Jude.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter and the peace that comes about by accepting the Lord's mercy.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the empty tomb and the excitement of the resurrection that we, who have received the gift of faith, are called to share with others.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe walk us through the beautiful liturgies of Holy Week: the celebration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the blessing and consecration of the holy oils during the Chrism Mass, the institution of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, and the commemoration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss crucifixes and Jesus' death on the cross while helping us to meditate upon the nature of love, forgiveness, and eternal salvation.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Diane Schreiber, our Special Education Coordinator.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's first reading regarding the ten commandments and offer some reflections as an examination of conscience in preparation for our parish's upcoming penance service.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe speak with Mary Brug, our Director of Family Evangelization, about recent and upcoming happenings in our religious education and youth group programs.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Matthew Maxwell, who will be leading the St. Jude Lenten parish mission. We are excited to welcome Fr. Matthew, who is joining us from San Diego for our first ever remote podcast.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus cleanses a leper. They discuss the importance of participating in the life of the Christian community, which is most fully experienced in our celebration of Sunday Mass.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Father John Mrozek, the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lakewood.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel, in which a man with an unclean spirit recognizes Jesus’ divinity. They discuss the importance of prayer and several philosophical arguments for the existence of God.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel and discuss the challenges of Christian discipleship, which requires that we prioritize our work for the kingdom of God.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel and discuss how God calls us to "come and see," despite our imperfections, so that we can satisfy our restless hearts by journeying with Jesus.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for the Epiphany and how God breaks into the normal moments of our lives so that we may have a personal encounter with him.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Jackie Haney, the directress of art and environment at St. Jude.