I have very much enjoyed my time at St Jude. It is hard to believe that I arrived at St Jude five years ago. I will take away a lot of good memories. I made a list of things that we as a parish have accomplished together during these five years, including new programs, new initiatives, and new projects. All these things happened through the collaboration and work of many of you helping in different ways.
Alpha evangelization programs for adults and youth
Quads small group program
Homework summer program for youth
Youth going to St Meinrad liturgical leadership program “One Bread, One Cup” in summer of 2022
Reconstructing and repaving parking lot
Correcting water runoff problem on church property
Replacing stained glass window frames in church
Spanish lessons for adults
Recognizing parishioner contributions through Bishop Chanche award for adults and youth
St Jude involvement in Pearl Ministerial Association
Spanish Mass and ministry program
Sunday afternoon youth Mass
Millsaps College Ministry for 4 years
St Jude ministry and Masses at Whitfield State Hospital (currently suspended during the pandemic)
Restarting St Jude ministry at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl for inmates
Hosting Latin EF Mass for the Jackson area
Hosting many different Diocesan groups and events (Diaconate formation program, Carmelite secular order, Marian servants, Diocesan Catholic Schools principals workshops, etc)
Streaming Masses during the pandemic and hosting Drive in Masses
First Friday Mass dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus and hosting First Friday 24-hour adoration
Purchase of new rectory
Adapting old rectory for youth program and Knights of Columbus
Remodeling religious education atriums and putting in new carpet
Furnishing two new classrooms and a lounge area in office building (establishing a new library is underway)
Establishing new daily chapel in parish center building
Construction project for columbarium
Subscription to the Formed religious education website
Outdoor stations of the cross
Incorporating prayers and traditions in our activities and liturgies, such as St Michael prayer at weekend Masses and vocations prayer at daily Mass
I am proud of the many things we have been able to accomplish these last five years at St Jude parish. I will most remember the warm welcoming spirit of the parish. Blessings to all of you. Father Lincoln.
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