What Is Saint Jude Parish (stjc.org)?

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stjc.org is the official website of Saint Jude Parish, a Catholic church located at 420 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707. The site serves parishioners and visitors who need practical information about Mass schedules, sacraments, parish registration, online giving, ministries, and upcoming events. If you are planning to attend a Mass, arrange a sacrament, or get involved in parish life, this site is the starting point.

What the Site Covers

The homepage and navigation reflect the everyday needs of a parish community. Main sections include:

  • About Us – parish identity, staff, and mission
  • Worship – Mass times, sacraments, novena, liturgical ministries, music ministry, and prayer ministries
  • Education – religious education, First Penance/First Communion, Confirmation prep, family catechesis, Vacation Bible School, and OCIA
  • Service – parish ministries, service opportunities, grief support, and youth/young adult ministry
  • Parish Events – upcoming events and the annual picnic
  • Giving – online giving and gift card program
  • Resources – weekly bulletin, directions, calendar, and parish registration

Mass Times at a Glance

Type Schedule
Weekend Vigil Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Daily Mass Monday–Friday 7:00 AM
Confession Mondays 5:30–7:00 PM; Saturdays at St. Mary's 4:30–5:15 PM
Devotions Tuesdays after 7:00 AM Mass (Novena to St. Jude); Thursdays 6:30 PM (Divine Mercy Chaplet); First Saturday 8:00 AM

Holy Day and seasonal schedules (Christmas, Easter, All Saints) are also listed, with variations such as the Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM and Christmas Eve Masses at 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and midnight.

Mission and Community Focus

The parish mission statement emphasizes a baptismal call to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. It commits to cultivating a welcoming faith community, deepening faith together, being one with Christ in the Eucharist, and sharing talents and gifts with others. This framing runs through the site's ministries and events.

Practical Information

  • Address: 420 South Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707
  • Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (closed 12:00–12:30 PM); Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 Noon; closed weekends
  • Online Giving: Available through the site's giving section
  • Registration: New parishioners can register through the parish registration page
  • Bulletin: Weekly bulletin posted for download

Who the Site Is For

The site is designed for current parishioners, new residents considering joining, and visitors looking for Mass times or directions. It also supports families seeking sacramental preparation and individuals interested in ministries or service opportunities.