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St. Jude Parish Chatter

St. Jude Parish Chatter

By St. Jude Catholic Parish

A weekly conversation with the Pastor, Fr. Jason Thuerauf, about this weekend's readings as well as the happenings at the parish.
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The Liturgies of Holy Week (Season 2 Episode 28)

St. Jude Parish ChatterMar 22, 2024

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The Liturgies of Holy Week (Season 2 Episode 28)

The Liturgies of Holy Week (Season 2 Episode 28)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe walk us through the beautiful liturgies of Holy Week: the celebration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the blessing and consecration of the holy oils during the Chrism Mass, the institution of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, and the commemoration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday.

Mar 22, 202415:13
The Cross and Eternal Salvation (Season 2 Episode 27)

The Cross and Eternal Salvation (Season 2 Episode 27)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss crucifixes and Jesus' death on the cross while helping us to meditate upon the nature of love, forgiveness, and eternal salvation.

Mar 15, 202409:46
Interview with Diane Schreiber (Season 2 Episode 26)

Interview with Diane Schreiber (Season 2 Episode 26)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Diane Schreiber, our Special Education Coordinator.

Mar 08, 202413:07
I, the LORD, am your God (Season 2 Episode 25)

I, the LORD, am your God (Season 2 Episode 25)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's first reading regarding the ten commandments and offer some reflections as an examination of conscience in preparation for our parish's upcoming penance service.

Mar 01, 202416:14
Mountain Madness, Eutrapelia, and Tabernacles (Season 2 Episode 24)

Mountain Madness, Eutrapelia, and Tabernacles (Season 2 Episode 24)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe speak with Mary Brug, our Director of Family Evangelization, about recent and upcoming happenings in our religious education and youth group programs.

Feb 23, 202414:53
Interview with Fr. Matthew Maxwell (Season 2 Episode 23)

Interview with Fr. Matthew Maxwell (Season 2 Episode 23)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Matthew Maxwell, who will be leading the St. Jude Lenten parish mission. We are excited to welcome Fr. Matthew, who is joining us from San Diego for our first ever remote podcast.

Feb 16, 202419:23
Be Made Clean (Season 2 Episode 22)

Be Made Clean (Season 2 Episode 22)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus cleanses a leper. They discuss the importance of participating in the life of the Christian community, which is most fully experienced in our celebration of Sunday Mass.

Feb 09, 202413:44
Interview with Father John Mrozek (Season 2 Episode 21)

Interview with Father John Mrozek (Season 2 Episode 21)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Father John Mrozek, the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lakewood.

Feb 02, 202417:35
The Holy One of God (Season 2 Episode 20)

The Holy One of God (Season 2 Episode 20)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel, in which a man with an unclean spirit recognizes Jesus’ divinity. They discuss the importance of prayer and several philosophical arguments for the existence of God.

Jan 26, 202414:19
Come, Follow Me (Season 2 Episode 19)

Come, Follow Me (Season 2 Episode 19)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel and discuss the challenges of Christian discipleship, which requires that we prioritize our work for the kingdom of God.

Jan 19, 202412:21
What Are You Looking For? (Season 2 Episode 18)

What Are You Looking For? (Season 2 Episode 18)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel and discuss how God calls us to "come and see," despite our imperfections, so that we can satisfy our restless hearts by journeying with Jesus.

Jan 12, 202413:11
Epiphanies and Manifestations: When God Becomes Real (Season 2 Episode 17)

Epiphanies and Manifestations: When God Becomes Real (Season 2 Episode 17)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for the Epiphany and how God breaks into the normal moments of our lives so that we may have a personal encounter with him.

Jan 05, 202414:40
Interview with Jackie Haney (Season 2 Episode 16)

Interview with Jackie Haney (Season 2 Episode 16)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Jackie Haney, the directress of art and environment at St. Jude.

Dec 29, 202312:59
The Word Became Flesh (Season 2 Episode 15)

The Word Became Flesh (Season 2 Episode 15)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the prologue of the Gospel of John, which affirms that the Word, our true light, Jesus Christ, is God.

Dec 21, 202313:55
This Is My Body (Season 2 Episode 14)

This Is My Body (Season 2 Episode 14)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon "This Is My Body," the book by Bishop Robert Barron regarding the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist that we are reading together as a parish this Advent season.

Dec 15, 202314:53
Interview with Stanton and Maria La Breche (Season 2 Episode 13)

Interview with Stanton and Maria La Breche (Season 2 Episode 13)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Stanton and Maria La Breche, the leaders of our Fellowship of Light Prayer Group.

Dec 08, 202312:44
Watch! Be Ready! Love! (Season 2 Episode 12)

Watch! Be Ready! Love! (Season 2 Episode 12)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent and reflect upon the work each of us does within the Kingdom of God to help us be ready for the Lord's second coming.

Dec 01, 202310:17
Interview with Tim and Amber Sandhoff (Season 2 Episode 11)

Interview with Tim and Amber Sandhoff (Season 2 Episode 11)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Tim and Amber Sandhoff, the chairs of our Christian Service Committee.

Nov 22, 202313:55
Let's Build Up the Kingdom (Season 2 Episode 10)

Let's Build Up the Kingdom (Season 2 Episode 10)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss Thanksgiving gatherings and this week's Gospel regarding building up the kingdom through the sharing of our talents and economic resources for the common good.

Nov 17, 202314:58
Interview with Jeffrey Pooley (Season 2 Episode 9)

Interview with Jeffrey Pooley (Season 2 Episode 9)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Jeffrey Pooley, a seminarian studying at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.

Nov 09, 202316:31
Phylacteries and Tassels (Season 2 Episode 8)

Phylacteries and Tassels (Season 2 Episode 8)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss praying for souls in purgatory during the month of November, as well as this weekend's Gospel regarding fatherhood and serving God with humility.  They also address a frequently asked question: what exactly is a phylactery?

Nov 03, 202314:38
Interview with Nikkole Cubbage (Season 2 Episode 7)

Interview with Nikkole Cubbage (Season 2 Episode 7)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Nikkole Cubbage, our Business Manager.

Oct 27, 202314:30
Repay to God What Belongs to God (Season 2 Episode 6)

Repay to God What Belongs to God (Season 2 Episode 6)

This week, Deacon Joe and Ed Dill discuss St. Jude's music ministry, as well as this Sunday's Gospel regarding how we "give back" to God by loving our neighbor.

Oct 20, 202311:59
Respond To The Invitation (Season 2 Episode 5)

Respond To The Invitation (Season 2 Episode 5)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's Gospel and our response to God's invitation to participate in the sacraments, particularly the invitation to His banquet at Sunday Mass.

Oct 13, 202311:13
Interview with Sandy Harem (Season 2 Episode 4)

Interview with Sandy Harem (Season 2 Episode 4)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Sandy Harem, the host for our upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Oct 06, 202316:05
Striving For Greatness (Season 2 Episode 3)

Striving For Greatness (Season 2 Episode 3)

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss pilgrimages and this Sunday's Gospel and second reading about the path to holiness.

Sep 29, 202313:32
Interview with Mary Brug (Season 2 Episode 2)

Interview with Mary Brug (Season 2 Episode 2)

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe sit down with Mary Brug, our Director of Family Evangelization.

Sep 22, 202314:36
Forgive Your Brother (Season 2 Episode 1)

Forgive Your Brother (Season 2 Episode 1)

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and new co-host, Deacon Joe, discuss the recent parish picnic, the upcoming kickoff to faith formation programs at the parish, and this Sunday’s gospel about forgiveness.

Sep 15, 202311:58
Come to me all who labor (Episode 52)

Come to me all who labor (Episode 52)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler record their last podcast together as Tyler be moving on from St. Jude. But this week they talk about first day's at a new job, VBS is our sponsor again this week and we talk about this Sunday's Gospel.

Jul 08, 202314:04
Eucharistic Revival (Episode 51)

Eucharistic Revival (Episode 51)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about the Eucharistic Revival

Jul 01, 202315:26
Do not be afraid (Episode 50)
Jun 24, 202314:06
Interview with Father Peter Totleben OP (Episode 49)

Interview with Father Peter Totleben OP (Episode 49)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with Fr Peter Totleben OP who is staying at the rectory this summer while he is a summer chaplain for FOCUS.

Jun 17, 202316:52
Sequence, Sequence, What Is A Sequence? (Episode 48)
Jun 10, 202317:31
The Most Holy Trinity (Episode 47)
Jun 03, 202316:09
Happy Birthday Holy Mother Church (Episodes 46)
May 27, 202317:32
Interview with Maria McCracken (Episode 45)

Interview with Maria McCracken (Episode 45)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with long time RE Catechist and parishioner Maria McCracken.

May 20, 202315:33
Mama D (Episode 44)

Mama D (Episode 44)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with Dolores Ware, Mama D, about her faith, family, and her love or the youth at our parish.

May 13, 202314:28
Way, Truth, Life (Episode 43)

Way, Truth, Life (Episode 43)

This week Father Thuerauf and Tyler discuss the month of May being Mary's month and about this weeks Gospel on Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Tyler also asks a couple of tricky trivia questions.

May 06, 202316:31
Abundant Life (Episode 42)

Abundant Life (Episode 42)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler dive into this weeks Gospel about the Good Shepheard.

Apr 29, 202316:05
Were not our hearts burning (Episode 41)
Apr 22, 202315:31
Jesus, I Trust In You (Episode 40)

Jesus, I Trust In You (Episode 40)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about Divine Mercy Sunday, our own encounters with the devotion to divine mercy, and we talk about how to pray the divine mercy chaplet.

Apr 15, 202314:20
Something Strange Is Happening (Episode 39)

Something Strange Is Happening (Episode 39)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler read through and reflect on an ancient homily on Holy Saturday. They also spend some time talking about our bucket list items. This weeks sponsor is the upcoming celebration of Fr. Bob Kinkel's retirement on April 15th with the 5pm Mass and a celebration from 6:30-9:00pm in the Community Center
Ancient Holy Saturday Homily
Fr. Bob's Retirement Party
Apr 07, 202319:40
Interview with Gloria Pearson (Episode 38)

Interview with Gloria Pearson (Episode 38)

This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with parishioner Gloria Pearson.

Apr 01, 202317:16
Take Away The Stone (Episode 37)
Mar 25, 202314:43
Now I can see! (Episode 36)
Mar 18, 202315:51
Interview with Curtis and Michaelann Martin from FOCUS (Episode 35)
Mar 11, 202317:22
The Transfiguration (Episode 34)
Mar 04, 202316:50
Lead Us Not Into Temptation? (Episode 33)
Feb 25, 202315:43
Ash Wednesday (Episode 32)
Feb 18, 202315:26
Getting to know our DREY Tyler

Getting to know our DREY Tyler

This week Fr. Thuerauf turns the tables on Tyler and interviews him. Take a listen and learn a little about our Director of Religious Education and Youth (DREY).

Feb 11, 202318:10