Bishop Gregory Parkes invites all to offer prayers of gratitude for our new Holy Father during a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of Pope Leo XIV, to be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle.
The Cathedral Bookstore is CLOSED until further notice.
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:
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.
The Mysteries of the Mass
For a cradle Catholic like myself, the Mass is very familiar. Knowing what to do and when to do it is something most Catholics can do in their sleep.
We know what we’re doing… but what are we really doing? What is the deeper meaning of the Mass and of the things we do during its celebration?
This homily series will attempt to explain the not-so-familiar mysteries of the Mass in hopes that you can better enter into its mystical celebration and see its fruits abound in your life.
Check back regularly as more homilies will be posted.
Be Courageous with Help from a Friend
Living as God calls us to live isn’t easy. But we weren’t made for comfort and complacency. We were made for greatness! There are many ways to support each other on this path. One way is to receive a daily Be Courageous Scripture Reflection via email or text.
These short, personal messages are a service of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Bishop Gregory Parkes. They are written by people you might know, such as local priests, sisters, deacons, and parishioners.
We are on this journey to courageously live the Gospel together. Let’s support each other! We got this! Visit www.BeCourageousEachDay.org to learn more or text REFLECTION to 84576 to sign up.