Charmaine Carter

Click HERE to learn more about the Encounter Encounter on September 20, 2025 at the Amalie Arena.

The Book of Tobit is a captivating story set soon after the Assyrian Empire has conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 721 BCE. 

We will be introduce to and journey with two righteous Jewish families living in exile: Tobit and his family in Nineveh, and Sarah in Ecbatana. We will find both Tobit and Sarah have spiraled down into a state of both temporal and spiritual desolation. We will witness divine intervention by the Archangel Raphael who will provide the help they need to move from desolation to consolation.

We will also explore St. Ignatius’ 14 Rules of Discernment during our study.

Journey alongside Tobit, Sarah, and their families as they navigate trials with unwavering faith, encountering angelic intervention and heartwarming redemption.

Classes meet Thursdays at 7:00pm beginning on June 26
We will meet in person in the Meehan Room of the Parish Center
or you may also choose to attend via ZOOM.
Bring your Catholic Study Bibles and a note taking device.

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Join us on June 8 after the 11:30am Mass to celebrate Fr. Padilla, to thank him, and to wish him well on his new assignment.

WELCOME TO OUR 2025 VBS!

Theme: True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World

June 9 – 13

9:00 am – 12:00pm (12:30 on Friday)

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is offered for one week during the summer to provide children from Pre-School age three to those entering 6th grade with a spiritual, fun experience during summer break from school.

This is a fun time that is centered on God and His role in our lives.

The activities are set up as stations in separate rooms that the children move through as they go through the day. Participants are organized into crews for the activities. Each station is decorated according to the theme for the year.

CLICK HERE to visit the VBS webpage

Fees are $40 per child.  Scholarships are available. Contact lgerdes@cathedralofstjude.org, if a scholarship is needed.

Teen volunteers can earn up to 25 hours (or more if they help with set-up)

Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope

For information on the Jubilee Year of Hope, please click on the following websites:

• The Jubilee Year of Hope – Papal Bull
• The Jubilee Year of Hope | Diocese of St. Petersburg
• The Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope | USCCB
• The Jubilee Prayer

Introducing DiRT — St. Jude’s very own Disaster Relief Team!

Our parish community wants to have an organized response to send teams of volunteers to help those in need and ESPECIALLY if disaster strikes. Your participation can make all the difference!

St. Jude’s DiRT is here to help folks whose homes were hit hard by hurricanes, AND we’ll also pitch in as needed at the homes of any neighbor-in-need to lend a helping hand with things like repairs, yard work, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just good at finding the right tool for the job (don’t worry, we’ll teach you!), DiRT could use YOU.

Mission850 will guide us with the information and training to equip you with everything you need to serve in the mission! Check them out at www.mission850.com for more info on their incredible ministry.

Come learn how YOU can help rebuild hope and make a difference — and maybe even learn how to use a hammer without hitting your thumb!

Let’s get DiRT-y and do some good!

CLICK HERE to read the new diocesan pastoral plan.

The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer their teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents provides guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy.