How to Register or Get Involved at Saint Jude Parish (stjc.org)

Saint Jude Parish in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, welcomes new members and offers several ways to get involved beyond registration. The parish website (stjc.org) lists a Parish Registration page under its "About Us" section, along with ministries, service opportunities, youth programs, and communication tools like Flocknote and the weekly bulletin. To register, start with the Parish Registration page on the site; to get involved, use the ministry and event listings described below. Note that the site does not publish an online registration form or state that registration is free or requires login, so the safest first step is to contact the parish office directly.

Registering as a Parishioner

The site's navigation includes a Parish Registration link, which is the intended entry point for new members. Because the available page evidence does not show the contents of that page, the practical steps are:

1. Go to stjc.org and open the Parish Registration page (listed under the "About Us" menu group).
2. If the page provides a form or instructions, follow them. If it only gives contact details, reach the parish office instead.
3. Contact the office to confirm requirements and next steps.

Parish office hours (from the site):

The parish address is 420 South Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707, and the site lists an Email Us link for direct contact.

Getting Involved in Parish Life

Once registered — or even while exploring — the site lists many ways to participate. These fall into a few groups:

Worship and liturgical ministries

• Liturgical Ministries and a Ministry Schedule
• Music Ministry
• Web Terminal (listed alongside worship tools)

Prayer and devotional life

• Novena to St. Jude (Tuesdays following the 7:00 AM Mass)
• Divine Mercy Chaplet (Thursdays, 6:30 PM)
• First Saturday Litany & Rosary to the Blessed Mother (8:00 AM, St. Jude Adoration Chapel)
• St. Jude Prayer Chain (join via the site's button)

Formation and education

• Religious Education, First Penance/First Communion, Confirmation Prep
• At Home Family Catechesis, Vacation Bible School, OCIA
• FORMED and Hallow (linked resources)

Service and community

• Parish Ministries and Service Opportunities
• Grief Support / Red Bird Ministry
• Youth Ministry, Young Adult Community, and Young Family Life
• Upcoming Events and the annual Picnic

Communication and updates

• Weekly Bulletin (posted on the site)
• Flocknote (linked button for parish messaging)
• Facebook, YouTube Channel, and Meeting/Event Request buttons

Supporting the Parish

The site provides two giving options:

• Online Giving — listed under "Give online to the work of the church."
• Building Bucks Gift Card Program — a fundraiser tied to the Church Building Project, which also has a Business Plan page.

The site does not state whether online giving requires an account or whether there are fees, so check the giving page for those details.

Practical Tips Before You Go

• Check Mass and Confession times before visiting, since they vary by day and season (weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil; Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM; daily Mass Monday–Friday 7:00 AM; Confession Mondays 5:30–7:00 PM and Saturdays at St. Mary's 4:30–5:15 PM).
• Use the bulletin and Flocknote for schedule changes, holy day Masses, and event announcements.
• Call during office hours for the fastest answer on registration requirements, since the site does not spell them out.

If your goal is simply to attend, no registration is needed — Mass and devotions are open. If your goal is to become a member or volunteer, start with the Parish Registration page and a call to the office.