St. Jude Parish Chatter

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.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the prologue of the Gospel of John, which affirms that the Word, our true light, Jesus Christ, is God.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon "This Is My Body," the book by Bishop Robert Barron regarding the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist that we are reading together as a parish this Advent season.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Stanton and Maria La Breche, the leaders of our Fellowship of Light Prayer Group.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent and reflect upon the work each of us does within the Kingdom of God to help us be ready for the Lord's second coming.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Tim and Amber Sandhoff, the chairs of our Christian Service Committee.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss Thanksgiving gatherings and this week's Gospel regarding building up the kingdom through the sharing of our talents and economic resources for the common good.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Jeffrey Pooley, a seminarian studying at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss praying for souls in purgatory during the month of November, as well as this weekend's Gospel regarding fatherhood and serving God with humility.  They also address a frequently asked question: what exactly is a phylactery?

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Nikkole Cubbage, our Business Manager.

This week, Deacon Joe and Ed Dill discuss St. Jude's music ministry, as well as this Sunday's Gospel regarding how we "give back" to God by loving our neighbor.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's Gospel and our response to God's invitation to participate in the sacraments, particularly the invitation to His banquet at Sunday Mass.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Sandy Harem, the host for our upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss pilgrimages and this Sunday's Gospel and second reading about the path to holiness.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe sit down with Mary Brug, our Director of Family Evangelization.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and new co-host, Deacon Joe, discuss the recent parish picnic, the upcoming kickoff to faith formation programs at the parish, and this Sunday’s gospel about forgiveness.

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler record their last podcast together as Tyler be moving on from St. Jude. But this week they talk about first day's at a new job, VBS is our sponsor again this week and we talk about this Sunday's Gospel.

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about the Eucharistic Revival

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about VBS, Catholic phrases you may not know, and this weeks Gospel. Mass Readings

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with Fr Peter Totleben OP who is staying at the rectory this summer while he is a summer chaplain for FOCUS.

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about what a Sequence is and why we read it right before the Gospel reading this weekend. Happy Solemnity of Corpus Christi! Mass Readings