News (Page 4)
Phased Return to Church Begins May 31
News is coming soon about a phased return to church! On Thursday, May 14, Bishop Ricken and diocesan staff presented a plan for the faithful of our diocese to begin being able to receive communion starting on Pentecost, May 31. Bishop Ricken will be making a statement about the plan to the media in the next few days … keep an eye on the local news. St. Jude Staff…
St. Jude Pandemic Reponse: An Update
Dear St. Jude Parish Community, As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times it is our intention as a staff to use as much technology as possible so that you may continue to grow in your spirituality, faith, and love of God. Each day we are finding news ways of filming and streaming those things you may be feeling a void over missing. Here are some of…
Cemetery Clean-Up
All decorations at the Catholic Cemeteries (Sacred Heart, Calvary and Riverside Catholic Cemeteries) must be removed by April 15 for Spring cleanup. Items may be returned or replaced after May 1st. If you feel that something may be lost in the clean-up process, please remove it. Thank you.
Parish Office Closed to Personal Contact
Due to the pandemic, and in accordance with guidance from the State of Wisconsin and the Diocese of Green Bay, the parish office will be closed to visitors until further notice. The office will maintain regular office hours, and parish staff will continue to be available by phone and email. To speak to someone, please call (920) 235-7412 or email office@stjudeoshkosh.org.
A Message from Father Louis
Public Celebration of Mass and All Parish Activities Canceled
Until further notice, the public celebration of the Mass and all parish activities are CANCELED. For details and updates, visit stjudeoshkosh.org/coronavirus/.
Dispensation from Sunday Mass Obligation Until April 5
On Friday, March 13, Bishop Ricken granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass in the Green Bay Diocese due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This dispensation will cover three weekends, including Masses for Sundays March 15, 22, and 29. As of Friday, March 13, all…
Coronavirus Emergency: Health and Safety Measures at St. Jude Parish
For a PDF version of this letter, click here. In accordance with the guidelines and regulations established by the Green Bay Diocese and public health authorities, at St. Jude Parish we are taking the following precautions to help ensure the health and safety of our worship and community…
Weekday Mass Weather Cancellation Policy
Please remember to use good judgment as it pertains to coming to Masses during the Winter months. If the schools are closed due to inclement weather please remember that there will not be morning Mass. Our number one concern is your safety, so do not attempt to go out in a snow storm to come to Mass. We also need the parking lots free of vehicles to help make the snow…
Lighting Improvements at St. Vincent’s
As Winter has arrived here in Wisconsin it has become more apparent that there are numerous lights out at the St. Vincent Church. A project like this takes some time so we wanted to update everyone that, beginning January 16, for a few weeks there will be scaffolding set up in the Church for the replacement of light bulbs. Our plan is to convert all compact florescence…