Prayer Ministries
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P.E.W.S. - PRAYER. EDUCATION. WORSHIP. SERVICE.
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PRAYER
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
“Together, we pray that our efforts will continue to be led by the Holy Spirit. May the Lord bless all of us with the gifts of hope and courage. May we continue to offer our prayerful understanding, support, assistance and cooperation in this initiative. Commitment to and reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us are essential.” (Diocese of Baton Rouge Pastoral Planning Task Force Report and Recommendations. February 2017.)
SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATION
“Amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:19)
VISION
In Saint Jude Parish, while all ministries are guided by PRAYER, there are those that have as their specific goal, enhancing the prayer life of our community and its members. Particular emphasis is devoted to providing resources for prayer, environments for prayer, enabling parishioners to meet, share, and pray in small groups, offering prayer and reflection opportunities for parishioners by age-groups, and other similar opportunities. Ministries that are specifically prayer-centered include:
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- Adoration
- Advent Nativity Exhibit
- Encourage
- Marriage Encounter
- Prayer Line
- Respect For Life
- Retreat Ministry
- Rosary Group
- Small Christian Communities
- Walking with Purpose
- Women of St. Jude
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Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Parishioners of all ages are encouraged to spend time in quiet personal prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. We offer adoration twice a week on Tuesdays following 5:30 pm Mass and Wednesday mornings prior to noon Mass, beginning at 10:00 am. Adoration is a powerful way of enhancing your prayer life and bringing you closer to our Lord. Consider praying as a family, strengthening your core family closeness.
Contact: The Parish Office 225-766-2431
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Advent Nativity Exhibit
Advent Nativity Display
Members of this ministry organize & Display parishioners special nativities in the Parish Hall the weekend before Advent begins, for all parishioners to view, following each Mass.
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Encourage
Encourage is a ministry sponsored by the Diocese of Baton Rouge. This is a ministry dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, relatives, and friends who identify at LGBTQ+. For more information, please visit https://diobr.org/encourage-apostolate.
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Marriage Encounter
Couples gather to enrich good marriages through improved communication and Catholic values. The format is spiritual, relationship building, and social. This ministry hosts an annual marriage anniversary celebration and Mass each year.
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Prayer Line
Prayer requests are called in and passed on to ministry members who pray for the needs of fellow parishioners and their families. Each member maintains a private list of who they are praying for, and pray daily at a time of their own choosing for the requests. Call the Prayer Line directly for your prayer requests 225-766-5276.
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Respect for Life
Respect for Life members are men and women who actively promote a universal respect for all human life, from its earliest beginnings at conception, throughout pregnancy, birth & maturation, to its transition through a natural death. The ministry gathers annually to promote Right to Life laws and follows the legislative processes in support of reversing any anti-life affirming laws. (Abortion, Euthanasia, Nursing Home & Elderly Services, etc.)
Contact: Deacon James Morrissey, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Retreat Ministry
Members of this ministry assist the pastor in the planning, scheduling and coordination of parish retreats offered to men, women and married couples throughout the year. They also assist with the set-up as well as providing support and hospitality during each retreat.
Contact: Deacon James Morrissey, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Rosary Group
Members recite the rosary together each week in the church immediately following the noon Mass on Wednesday.
Contact: The Parish Office 225-766-2431
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Small Christian Communities
Faith Sharing Communities are offered to support one’s spiritual life and to provide understanding and formation in Scripture, our Christian tradition, and our Catholic beliefs. Groups offer an opportunity to meet together in small group settings for prayer, reflection, and thoughtful discussion using prepared materials. On occasion the members of the groups will meet together as a group for ministry outreach and to enjoy fellowship.
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Walking with Purpose
Walking with Purpose is an opportunity for women of our parish to gather on a regular basis for prayer, conversation, and spiritual support of their vocation.
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]
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Women of St. Jude
Women of St. Jude is a new ministry for all adult women in the parish. It is committed to developing a village of Catholic woman creating friendships, growing spiritually, and serving the St. Jude community. The ministry will be structured into different groups where a member can join whichever group is of interest to them. To join the group, click here: bit.ly/2SNvNcT
Contact: Deacon Billy Francioni, 225-766-2431 or [email protected]