Parish Council

St. Jude Parish Council represents the Parish at large, acting on goal design and implementation of Parish pastoral needs. The Council also serves as a clearing house and forum for various Parish programs. These programs include Worship, Service, Education, and Building & Grounds. Interested parishioners are most welcome!

Finance Council

The Finance Council supports the Parish in several ways. They provide budget guidance to the various Parish Departments for the development of their individual operating budgets. The Council then has the responsibility of integrating these into a unified Parish budget.

On a monthly basis, the Finance Council monitors the operating performance of the departments individually, as well as the Parish as a whole. The Council also investigates cost saving ideas and other financial issues and reports directly to the Parish Council. The Finance Council also provides parishioners with annual "State of the Parish" updates regarding the financial condition of our Parish.

Vocation Committee

The Vocation Committee strives to support and pray for vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate, religious life, among the youth of our Parish.

Adult Faith Formation Board

Comprised of six members from adult faith ministries, the board meets once a month to discuss and identify how to help enrich the faith lives of adults in the Parish community. For more information call 485-8049

Faith Formation Board

The purpose of the Faith Formation Program is to lead our children to be faith-filled participants in our Parish community. The major aim of the board is directed at promoting a strong commitment from those who are leading our children -- parents and our volunteer catechists.

In addition to the classes held throughout the regular school year, this ministry also offers a summer Vacation Bible School program.

The Board is currently comprised of eight members in addition to our Pastor and Director and meets monthly. Volunteers are always needed as catechists, aides, office help and hall monitors.

St. Jude Athletic Board

The athletic program of St. Jude Parish School was established to provide a balance in our students total educational experience. Athletics can provide life experiences that range from social interaction skills to moral character development. The program is intended to instill in its participants the values of good sportsmanship, honesty, self-discipline, self-esteem, school spirit, and above all the exercise of Christian values in competitive life situations. In addition, the program will encourage the further development of physical fitness which is necessary to maintain a healthy life.

St. Jude Parent/School Association

The purpose of the Parent/School Association is to assist the Principal in promoting the general welfare of the school and helping to foster a Christian community spirit among parents, teachers, clergy and students.

The Parent/School Association is an organization made up of an Executive Committee which oversees fourteen subcommittees. All school parents are members of the Association, and are invited and encouraged to actively participate in the organization through the sharing of ideas, time and talent.

St. Jude School Board

The purpose of the School Board is to work in an advisory capacity with the Principal and Pastor to develop and strengthen the school as a Catholic educational community.

Local school policy is developed in line with the principles and regulations published by the Diocese of Joliet's Catholic Schools Office in their official Handbook of Policies and other official publications.

The School Board consists of nine members (exclusive of the Pastor and Principal). Three Board members shall be elected/appointed each year to a three year term. Two members are elected by an at large election, and one member is appointed by the Pastor. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM.

Liturgy Planners/Environment & Art-Sister Sharon Stola-463-4221

This group of parishioners meet monthly to plan and evaluate the parish Sunday Masses and seasonal celebrations. The group also prepares the weekly Prayers of the Faithful and is responsible for doing the seasonal decorating of the Church. Give us a call if you are interested in sharing your writing or artistic talents. We also need"hands" to help with our major decorating at Christmas and Easter.