A hard-working and dedicated group from our parish coordinates our outreach activities.
This group is involved in both educational and fund-raising events on behalf of the
parish.
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Building an African Water
Well
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The Outreach Committee
is raising funds to support the building of a clean water well in
Africa.
Please join us for a
fundraising breakfast on May 25, 2008 from 8:30am to 10:00am,
breakfast will be continuously served between these times.
Tickets for this event
are available from John Small in the narthex of the church.
Cost: $10.00 per person |
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Prayer Beads
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What are Prayer Beads?
Anglican Prayer Beads are made
up of 33 beads, the number of years Jesus lived. There are four groups
of seven "weeks".
There are four cruciform beads in the shape of a cross, and an invitatory
bead, our invitation into prayer and our reminder that we are entering into
a holy time.
Praying with beads engages our
body, mind, and spirit. The beads are an anchor, something solid to
hold on to.
They may simply serve as a reminder to help us stay in the moment, focused
on our prayer.
At St. Jude’s Church, Prayer
Beads are for sale (custom made).
All profits support Outreach.
The cost of the prayer beads vary with your custom selection.
Please see Sylvia Anderson to
place your order.
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Deacon's Pantry
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The Deacon's Pantry (food bank) was formed at St. Jude's in 1983 as an Outreach program
to aid those in need of assistance in our community. The food bank is managed by St.
Jude volunteers and is open every Wednesday from 10:00am until Noon and is closed during
the months of July and August.
We rely on you, the parishioners of St. Jude, to keep the Deacon's Pantry supplied, as
this is our only source of food (we receive nothing from the Daily Bread Food Bank).
In 2001 we had 172 requests for assistance. The families include young
children and teenagers. Our customers appreciate the help they receive and our
volunteers are always willing, time permitted, to have a friendly chat with them.
Your donations to The Deacon's Pantry can be dropped off in the church narthex.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated; many hands make light work. Thank you.
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