St. Jude Parish Chatter
By St. Jude Catholic Parish
St. Jude Parish ChatterMar 15, 2024
Interview with Fr. Eugen Nkardzedze (Season 2 Episode 33)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Eugen Nkardzedze, the Director of Development for the Catholic University of Cameroon. He joins us remotely for this week's podcast, and he will be present at all Masses this weekend as part of the Mission Cooperative Program.
Hey Ewe...Let's Talk About Sheep (Season 2 Episode 32)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday and discuss how the characteristics of sheep and shepherds help us to better understand the nature of the Church.
Interview with Juanita Halverson (Season 2 Episode 31)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Juanita Halverson, the regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (Court Madonna of the Mountains) at St. Jude.
Jesus, I Trust in You (Season 2 Episode 30)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter and the peace that comes about by accepting the Lord's mercy.
Alleluia! He is Risen! (Season 2 Episode 29)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the empty tomb and the excitement of the resurrection that we, who have received the gift of faith, are called to share with others.
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.
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.
Interview with Diane Schreiber (Season 2 Episode 26)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Diane Schreiber, our Special Education Coordinator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Interview with Nikkole Cubbage (Season 2 Episode 7)
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Nikkole Cubbage, our Business Manager.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eucharistic Revival (Episode 51)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about the Eucharistic Revival
Do not be afraid (Episode 50)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about VBS, Catholic phrases you may not know, and this weeks Gospel.
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.
Sequence, Sequence, What Is A Sequence? (Episode 48)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about what a Sequence is and why we read it right before the Gospel reading this weekend. Happy Solemnity of Corpus Christi!
The Most Holy Trinity (Episode 47)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down and talk about that great mystery the Holy Trinity.
Happy Birthday Holy Mother Church (Episodes 46)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down to discuss Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church, and our patron saints.
Interview with Maria McCracken (Episode 45)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with long time RE Catechist and parishioner Maria McCracken.
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.
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.
Abundant Life (Episode 42)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler dive into this weeks Gospel about the Good Shepheard.
Were not our hearts burning (Episode 41)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down and tell some jokes, talk about Deacon John's Spring Mini-Series, and dive into this weekends beautiful Gospel about the Road to Emmaus.
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.
Something Strange Is Happening (Episode 39)
Ancient Holy Saturday Homily
Fr. Bob's Retirement Party
Interview with Gloria Pearson (Episode 38)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with parishioner Gloria Pearson.
Take Away The Stone (Episode 37)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about this weekends gospel and the raising of Lazarus. We also talk about birthdays (happy birthday to Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler this week) and don't forget to save the date for Fr. Bob's retirement party on April 15th.
Now I can see! (Episode 36)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about peoples favorite Friday Lenten meal and then we dive into this weekends longer gospel where Jesus heals the man born blind.
This weeks sponsor is our parishes upcoming Family Breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The breakfast is on Sunday, March 26 after all Masses.