Dear Friend,

“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope”. Good words from Jerimiah. Where there is the Lord there is hope, and in hope trust grows, and where there is trust and hope there is Love.

Sometimes it’s hard to imagine what good will come from this pandemic. Sometimes it’s hard to see His plan and purpose. Sometimes it’s all we can do is find the strength to lean on Him. Sometimes we just say, “lead me on Lord” and pray for the best. This sure seems like one of these times.

Know all your friends and the whole congregation at St. Jude Catholic Church is praying for you, your love ones and all the people who are suffering in this terrible pandemic. Find a still moment and pray with us. Look for a moment of peace of mind and in this moment you will hear our prayers and His gentle voice. We, as Christians, are calling out to the world, to hear our prayers for healing, and for gratitude for all His blessings.

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits, healthy and happy for His providence and presence in our lives. If you do feel discouraged today, let this letter remind you that even though you may feel alone, isolated and cut off from the things which bring you joy….you are not alone. Our congregation, the priests, deacon, and staff at St. Jude Catholic Church are reaching out to you, praying for you. Blessings for all of us.

Dear Friend,

“I, even I, am the Lord, And there is no savior besides Me. It is I who have declared and saved and proclaimed, And there was no strange god among you; So you are My witnesses,” declares the Lord, “And I am God.” With this affirmation from Isaiah, let us all renew our trust in the Lord. Knowing He is our savior, our hope, and our promise in Him, for a future full of love and understanding.

It’s easy to get lost in these troubling times. To forget our way and be saddened by the grief this pandemic has brought upon us, our families and friends and our nation. Let the words of Isaiah ring loud in our hearts and in our minds…..”I am God.” In our prayers today, let’s remember all who are in need, who are worried and troubled. Let our prayers go out to them.

I know these are hard times for you, we are all battling to stay healthy and stay safe….know this, you are not alone. The Lord in His mercy is with you. The priests, deacon, staff and all the congregation at St. Jude Catholic Church is with you, in this moment and in every moment. St. Paul teaches us to pray without ceasing, this is what we are all doing. Holding tight to His promises, keeping Him in our hearts and minds and praying for all people who have been touched by this pandemic. As I am writing this, I too, am praying for you to stay strong, stay firm in your belief, and never forget the goodness of the Lord. It may be hard to see what good can come from this terrible disease, but know this for sure, the Lord is with you. Know you can lean on Him, love Him as He loves you and stay with Him under His protection and in His light. Blessings for all of us 

Dear Friend,

You know it’s not easy being a Catholic. On one hand, Christ Jesus makes demands; on the other hand, He gives guidance and brings great benefits. We all cherish the joy and peace of mind we find in His presence. There is gratitude and thanksgiving for His gifts. There is always hope because where there is Christ Jesus, our risen Lord, there is hope. There is always hope because our faith in Him fosters trust in Him. In those moments of faith and trust, when standing in the light of His love we all find the strength to pray for ourselves, the ones we love and for all the people suffering in this horrible pandemic.

We know the world, we have seen life unfolding in all its joys and happiness, the beautiful memories of times gone by. We have seen the other side too, a world in its sadness caught up in confusion and strife. During these troubling times, through our faith, the power of prayer and providence of His love, He has given us the strength to endure, to conquer our fears and manage our uncertainties. This world has taught us many lessons, the same lessons we passed down to our children and to their children as well. This is the time to draw from all we know, all we have learned and all we have shared. This is the time to remember Psalm 27:14; “Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.”

From the priests, deacon, the staff and all the congregation of St. Jude Catholic Church, know we are praying with you. Take courage in our prayers, find strength in knowing you are not alone, we are with you and you are with us. We love the Lord, He is our Savior, our strength in all times. We go to Him; He is with us.