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Welcome from the clergy

"Follow me ..."

This is a panel from a larger altar piece created by Duccio di Buoninsegna called the Maestą in 1308 chronicling the life of Jesus.  It is housed in the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.. 

This particular piece focuses on the call of the fishermen brothers Peter and Andrew whom Jesus called saying "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people."

Palms and Palm Crosses for Ashes

To prepare for Ash Wednesday on Feb. 22 which starts the season of Lent in 2012, you are encouraged to bring your palms and palm crosses from last year to the Church.  We will use them to make ashes used for that day.  Please return them by Sunday Feb. 19.

Pancake Lunch and Vestry Feb. 19, 2012

Our annual meeting of Vestry will follow the 10:30am service on

Feb. 19 and will begin with a pre-Shrove Tuesday Pancake lunch.  There will be no cost, but donations will be gratefully received.

Reports from various organizations should be submitted to the office as soon as possible.  Financial records should be directed to Nancy Pearson.  If you have any questions please contact the Church office.

Note:  There will be no 8:00am Service on Feb. 19, 2012.

St. Jude’s Historic Chapel – Looking to the Future

Parking

We are fortunate to have a moderate sized parking lot here at St. Jude’s.

However, if you are driving to St. Jude’s on a Sunday morning, please note the parking restrictions on Howarth Avenue close to the school.

These restrictions are in place on the weekends as well as through the week. The parish in not able to intervene if you receive a ticket.

 Daycare Openings

A Child's Place Daycare Centre has vacancies in the Junior and Senior age-groups. Please contact if you are interested.

St. Jude Email Distribution List 

Would you like to receive emails from St. Jude? 

Up-to-date information on what is happening at St Jude’s is available through email notices from our Web Administrator.

Pre-Authorized Giving

Click here for more details on this convenient method of supporting St. Jude's, or

contact the Parish Office at 416-755-5872.

Church Flowers and Candles

Click here for more details.

Please sign the Remembrance Candle Chart in the Narthex including your phone number, and let the Secretary know the wording for the insertion in the Bulletin by 9am Wednesday each week.

What's New

For a complete listing click on the Events button, to get to our dynamic web calendar listing.  It contains all events affecting the Church and is easy to print in different views.

Readings for Jan. 2012

More readings ...

Carols from the Ukraine - Jan. 27

On Friday Jan. 27, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Church we welcome the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Parish Choir and Musicus  Bortnianski as they present a concert of Orthodox Christmas music (as the Orthodox season of Christmas draws to a close).

Tickets are available at the door for $15.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude's Chapel Restoration Fund.  Tickets are available in advance from Kathy Hodge or through the office.

Sunday School Update

Kids are always welcome at St Jude’s!  Our Sunday School is offered twice a month, on the second and fourth Sundays with activities and faith formation.  We start off in church and then go to class after the Kid’s Time at the beginning of the service.

For those who wish to remain in Church; closer to their parents, we have set up a child-friendly area beside the baptismal font for children with colouring and other activities to do during the service and still be in Church.

If you have an interest in helping with Sunday School please contact  at 416-755-5872.

Altar Guild Occasional Helpers

We need some people we can call on to help on an occasional basis for 30 minutes after the 10:30am Sunday service in the sacristy if our clean-up team is short of people.  With summer holidays and winter snow-birds, we sometimes find ourselves short of helpers.  If you could spare some time or would like more information, please contact Betty Lamb.  Thank you!

The Food Bank Needs Your Help 

The Food Bank at St Jude’s is open on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am – Noon.  We serve an average of 35-40 families each week; many of whom are single parents with multiple children.

Our weekly volunteers, local churches and other generous donors help us meet the growing demands of those who are not able to make ends meet.  Thanks to all those who bring their time and energy to this program.

If you would like to volunteer in any way, please contact Janet Timbrell through the Parish Office 416-755-5872.

Some items that are always in need for the Food Bank include:

·         Spaghetti (no other pasta please), spaghetti sauce

·         Kraft dinner

·         CANNED:  meat, fish, stew, fruit

·         Peanut butter, soda crackers and sugar

·         Empty ketchup bottles or small glass bottles

We also accept monetary donations.  Please indicate on the envelope ‘Food Bank’, and if you would like a tax receipt we will need your address and contact information. 

Thank you for any level of generosity.

Toronto Councillor supports our food bank; click here.

Music

If you would like to see a copy of the new music Senan, our Organist, has introduced into our worship, there are a few at the back of the church.

Check out the Church Organ page for specs and photos.

In Memorium

Click here to see our dedication to those who have gone before.